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A Descriptive And Exploratory Case Study Of Secondary Education In The British Colony Of Hong Kong, 1960-1980: Implications For Nursing Education In The United States, Sylvia Lee Huie

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Correlations Between Old Aramaic Inscriptions And The Aramaic Section Of Daniel, Zdravko Stefanovic

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Problem. In scholarly debates on the origin of DA, the corpus of OA texts has not received full attention. Thus, there is a lack of comparative studies between DA and OA. This type of study serves a twofold purpose: It contributes to providing an answer to the questions of origin of DA, and it provides fresh insights into both OA and DA.

Method. This study of OA texts has been organized into seven sections which pertain to the literary and linguistic character of every one of the inscriptions: Description, Nature, Structure, Vocabulary, Orthography and Phonology, Morphology, and Syntax. The discussion …

Educational Movements That Have Influenced The Sister Teacher Education Program Of The Congregation Of The Sisters Of Providence, 1840-1940, Maria Scatena

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Education For Self-Reliance And The Inclusion Of Manual Work In The Secondary School Curriculum: A Case Study Of Six Tanzanian Schools, Peter M. Rutayongororwa

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Field Testing Of An Instrument For Measuring Educator Knowledge Of Laws Of The State Of Michigan, Barbara A. Souve

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In this study, educator literacy about selected laws of the state of Michigan pertaining to education is examined. Literature related to laws and litigation have often included assertions that educators are not familiar with laws and court decisions related to their workplace.

The purpose of this study was to develop and field test an instrument for measurement of educator knowledge of laws of the state of Michigan related to education and judged important as laws about which educators should be knowledgeable. A test was developed from three sources: the Michigan School Code of 1976, Michigan Laws Relating to Education, and …

International Studies And Foreign Language Study In The State Of Illinois: An Assessment Of Current Status, Leonore C. Nillissen

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The Evolving Biology Textbook In Chicago Secondary Schools: From The Progressive Era To The Present, Addie Beatrice Cain

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Selected Aspects Of Early Social History Of De Kalb County, Illinois, Otto John Tinzmann

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Interdisciplinary Research Methodology For Secondary Level Social Studies: A Teaching Unit Concerning The Holy Shroud Of Turin, Melinda K. Blade Edd

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In the past decade, numerous educational leaders have been critical of the quality of achievement of the educational system of the United States. Declining scores on standardized tests and the Scholastic Aptitude Test, illiteracy and the inequality of educational opportunities for America's youth were a few of the concerns documented by educational leaders. In an effort to correct some of the existing problems, reform measures have been delineated by various commissions and educational authorities. The use of interdisciplinary curriculum, particularly in Social Studies, was among the suggestions for improving the quality of education. The purpose of this study was to …

A Descriptive And Explanatory Case Study Of The Expansion Of The Educational System In Jordan 1950-1980, Rushdi Yousef Qawasmeh

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A Vietnamese Family In The United States From 1975-1985: A Case Study In Education And Culture, Nancy Prendergast

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Trends In Rorschach Content Production Over Time, Mary Esther Locke

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The Impact Of Desegregation On The Curricula Of The Secondary Schools Of Nashville Tennessee, Ada Willoughby

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Toward A Rationale For Foreign-Language Proficiency Requirements For Doctoral Degrees In Selected Professional Disciplines, Aurelia Rae Holman

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Problem. In the United States, a uniquely American situation exists in that there appears to be no uniform or consistent comprehensive rationale underlying foreign-language study and proficiency requirements for doctoral degrees. As contrasted to students in other parts of the world, especially in Europe--where compulsory basic requirements are usually met by language studies in elementary through secondary school--most American graduate students are ill-prepared for foreign-language proficiency examinations on the doctoral level.

Method. Historical literature was reviewed to gather information regarding the development of foreign-language requirements in the United States and in Europe. In addition, a request for information about current …

An Analysis Of Leonard Koos' Concept Of The Junior College, Katherine A. Smith

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Honest Questions In The Classroom, Katherine Besser

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The Development Of A Continuing Educational System For The College Of The Bahamas With Implications For Third World Countries, Arthur Leon Roach

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Problem. The problem addressed in this study is what form adult education should take and how it should be organized and administered to provide maximum effect for The Commonwealth of the Bahamas, considering its geography. No systematic study has been undertaken with a view to develop such a continuing education system. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop a continuing education system for the College of the Bahamas.

Method. The study utilized a developmental research approach to investigate the organization and administration of continuing education in institutions of higher education in the United States with a view to …

Managing Decline: Practices Recommended And Used By Selected Public School Superintendents In Illinois, Anita M. Pankake

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Anna Peck Sill And The Rise Of Women's Collegiate Curriculum, Lucy Townsend

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R. Freeman Butts And His Concept Of International Education: Selected Aspects, Yolande Marie. Wersching

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A Survey Of The Occupational Concepts Of Day Care Center Directors, Margye Smith

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Geographic Place Location Knowledge: An Empirical Investigation Into The Performance Of University Undergraduate Students As A Result Of Cognitive Theory Based Instruction, Sharafat Khan

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The major purpose of the study was to determine the effects of cognitive based Atlas Exercises and cognate materials (films, data sheets, readings from a geography book, regional examinations and map tests, book reviews, transparencies, a map module, wall maps, and slides) on the geographic place location knowledge of undergraduate university and/or college students. The research sample (n = 371) consisted of students enrolled in introductory geography courses located in three institutions of higher education in Michigan. Three researcher designed survey instruments were utilized for data collection: Background Data Questionnaire, Map Location Test I, and Map Location Test II. These …

The Educational Views Of Booker T. Washington And W.E.B. Du Bois: A Critical Comparison, Rose D. Greco

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Italian Philosophers Of Education, 1945-1965, Charles Robert Wolf

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A Correlational Analysis Between The Teacher Perceiver Interview And Teacher Success In The Chippewa Valley School System, Richard J. Zaranek

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The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between the score attained on the Teacher Perceiver Interview instrument used in the Chippewa Valley School System and teacher success. Specifically, this study analyzed teacher success by having each respondent complete a self-satisfaction instrument and by having each respondent's immediate supervisor complete an administrative evaluation about the respondent. Results obtained on these instruments were then correlated to the Teacher Perceiver Interview results attained by the respondents at the time of their hire. This correlation was determined by using a Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient.

The sample of teachers used …

The Dhema Pass And Its Early Byzantine Fortifications, William Joseph Cherf

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The Design, Field Test, And Description Of A Model For Collaborative Long-Range Community Planning, Ozzie D. Parks

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The purpose of the study was to design and field test a model for collaborative long-range community planning. A model was designed on the basis of research found in the literature, tested in a community setting, and evaluated regarding its effectiveness.

The problem delineated for the study was the lack of collaborative long-range planning in our society, particularly at the community level. A review of the literature in this field indicated that although long-range planning is considered to be important, it is seldom practiced successfully. The study's response to the problem was to design and field test a model which …

Agesilaos Ii And The Politics Of Sparta, 404-377 B.C., James G.. Devoto

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An Investigation Of The Administrator's Role In The Reading Programs Of The Secondary (9-12) Public Schools In Dupage County, Illinois, Robert Keith Wilhite

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River Plate College : An Historical Study Of A Missionary Institution, 1898-1951, Egil H. Wensell

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Problem. The first Seventh-day Adventist educational institution in South America was River Plate College, Entre Rios, Argentina, founded in 1898. After eighty-three years the school has grown considerably and has developed into a full-fledged college. Until now there has been no comprehensive written history of this school. This lack has been a problem for the college in the past.

Method. This study utilized the documentary-historical method of research. Important information regarding River Plate College contained in books, periodical articles, school bulletins, board minutes, school reports, correspondence, and other documents pertaining to the history, development, and operation o£ the college …