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Mathematics, Technology, And Gender: Closing Gender Differences With A High School Web Site, Steven Lee Holifield
Mathematics, Technology, And Gender: Closing Gender Differences With A High School Web Site, Steven Lee Holifield
Theses Digitization Project
This project focuses on using technology to help motivate young females to make use of a high school web site to lesson anxieties and increase interest in mathematics and the use of technology. Additionally, it acts as a model to create an educational web site that brings about better communication within a community.
Professional English Communication Training For English For Specific Purposes, Galon Anthony Melendy
Professional English Communication Training For English For Specific Purposes, Galon Anthony Melendy
Theses Digitization Project
This project addresses the need for effective English training for speakers of other languages who are engaged in professional careers.
Beyond Skills To Meaning: Artists As Healers And Implications For Art Educators, Lucinda Lee Blackstone
Beyond Skills To Meaning: Artists As Healers And Implications For Art Educators, Lucinda Lee Blackstone
Theses Digitization Project
Art definitions and movements are changing just as the social paradigms they spring from. This exploration looked at paradigms in art of the past that have become the foundation for movements today. Currently the transformative powers art has to offer have been recognized. Colleges are beginning to train a major and a career. The literature review explored what role transformative art has played in artists' lives and looked at its uses in education. Conceptual art goes beyond the aesthetics of art and touches the mind and heart. I began to explore this kind of art in the nearby galleries. I …
Effects Of Ethical Congruence On Person-Organization Fit And Employee Attitudes, Ryan Lee Curry
Effects Of Ethical Congruence On Person-Organization Fit And Employee Attitudes, Ryan Lee Curry
Theses Digitization Project
By differentiating between the definitions of values and ethics, as well as contrasting value congruence with ethical congruence, this research aims to gain a greater understanding of person-organization fit.
Neuroticism And Perfectionism As Predictors Of Anxiety And Depression, Glenna Ann Boese
Neuroticism And Perfectionism As Predictors Of Anxiety And Depression, Glenna Ann Boese
Theses Digitization Project
This study was to assess the extent to which neuroticism and perfectionism predict both anxiety and depression.
The Effects Of Child Protective Investigations On Families, Children, And Workers In Unsubstantiated Cases, Tara Elizabeth Agajanian
The Effects Of Child Protective Investigations On Families, Children, And Workers In Unsubstantiated Cases, Tara Elizabeth Agajanian
Theses Digitization Project
The objective of this study was to determine some of the effects of child protective service investigations on families, children and the workers, when the allegations are determined to be unfounded and no abuse and/or neglect is further suspected.
A Program Evaluation Of The Adolescent Family Life Program, Tricia Rachelle Licon
A Program Evaluation Of The Adolescent Family Life Program, Tricia Rachelle Licon
Theses Digitization Project
The focus of the study was an evaluation of a pregnancy prevention program. The study was designed to look at the adolescent pregnant and parenting population in the Adolescent Family Life Program, which serves about 300 clients in Southern California.
An Understanding Of Moral Philosophy Classifications And Social Risk In Relation To Decision-Making, John Vincent Wood
An Understanding Of Moral Philosophy Classifications And Social Risk In Relation To Decision-Making, John Vincent Wood
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to look at the relationships between moral philosophy classification and elements of risk, which in turn effect overall decision-making processes. Specifically, two moral philosophy classification were examined: utilitarian and egoism.
School Retention And Academic Self-Efficacy With Elementary Students, Cheryl Anne Spiro, Karen Monique Frazier
School Retention And Academic Self-Efficacy With Elementary Students, Cheryl Anne Spiro, Karen Monique Frazier
Theses Digitization Project
The significance of this project was to incorporate specific tasks into a classroom setting that would be used to enhance retained student's self-regulatory efficacy. The interns hypothesized that group interventions could help children who were retained to increase their belief in themselves and their abilities.
Effects Of Head Start Participation On Cognitive And Social Functioning Of Children In The United States, Anshumala Ram
Effects Of Head Start Participation On Cognitive And Social Functioning Of Children In The United States, Anshumala Ram
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the effects of Head Start participation on the cognitive and social functioning of children 6 to 14 years of age in the United States.
Domestic Violence, Conflict Resolution Skills, And Alcoholism: Treatment Recommendations, Julio Merlan
Domestic Violence, Conflict Resolution Skills, And Alcoholism: Treatment Recommendations, Julio Merlan
Theses Digitization Project
Researchers agree that there is a relationship between alcoholism and domestic violence but theoretical perspectives have not established a correlation between the variables. Alcoholism and domestic violence are a manifestation of a complex system of family interactions characterized by inadequate communication skills.
A Study Of The Anxiety, Depression And Coping Skills Of Filipino Immigrants In Southern California, Rex Fycueco Sia
A Study Of The Anxiety, Depression And Coping Skills Of Filipino Immigrants In Southern California, Rex Fycueco Sia
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research study was to measure and examine the current mental health status of Filipino immigrants who are living in Southern California.
Promoting Creative English Teaching Using Chinese Culture For Elementary Schooling In Taiwan, Ya-Chi Lee
Promoting Creative English Teaching Using Chinese Culture For Elementary Schooling In Taiwan, Ya-Chi Lee
Theses Digitization Project
To make English an interesting subject for elementary school students, teachers need to know what material attracts students, how to motivate students, and how to release students' creativity. Therefore, This project incorporates the concepts of multiple intelligences, motivation, culture and language, and development of creativity to provide a model for promoting creative English teaching in the elementary schools of Taiwan. In addition, the content of the unit, based on Chinese culture and the comparison of Chinese and American cultures, is an innovative curriculum designed to motivate students to learn English.
Binge Eating, Anxiety And Depression: A Study Of Typology And Direction Of Prediction, Kimberly Lynn Olson
Binge Eating, Anxiety And Depression: A Study Of Typology And Direction Of Prediction, Kimberly Lynn Olson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to examine the relationship between binge eating, anxiety and depression.
Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Consideration Behaviors, Which Lead To Leadership Effectiveness, Janice Claire Evelyn
Emotional Intelligence As A Predictor Of Consideration Behaviors, Which Lead To Leadership Effectiveness, Janice Claire Evelyn
Theses Digitization Project
Studies investigating effective leadership often focus on either traits or behaviors. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a trait that has consistently surfaced as an important variable in studies examining patterns of effective leadership.
Social Cognition-Based Content Instruction For Communicative Competence In Japanese Middle School English, Wakana Kitamura
Social Cognition-Based Content Instruction For Communicative Competence In Japanese Middle School English, Wakana Kitamura
Theses Digitization Project
This project demonstrates how English teachers in Japan can conduct purposeful and meaningful lessons for middle school low-intermediate students. The teaching approach used for this project is based on Content-Based Instruction (CBI).
Creating A Student Accessible Online Syllabus, Kenneth Louis Decroo
Creating A Student Accessible Online Syllabus, Kenneth Louis Decroo
Theses Digitization Project
This project addresses how to create an online syllabus that is accessible to students and parents, that empowers students to take responsibility for their own learning while enhancing school/home communication, and serves as a graphic representation of what students have accomplished. Web quests are used as the principle means of instructional delivery to engage middle school students in problem-based projects that address real life situations using rigorous and relevant curricula. Elements of an online syllabus and the content of the course it supports are examined. The role, an online syllabus plays in fulfilling the goals of techno-constructivism, the move from …
Expanding A Gang Tattoo Removal Program For San Bernardino County, Appannagari M.D. Gnanadev
Expanding A Gang Tattoo Removal Program For San Bernardino County, Appannagari M.D. Gnanadev
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis covers the background and history of cultural attitudes towards body art, scarification and tattoos, the history of street gangs and their influence and impact on Southern California communities, and an in-depth program analysis of the "Gang Tattoo Removal Program" established at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC).
Music Handbook For Primary Grade Teachers, Risa Maree Fiorillo
Music Handbook For Primary Grade Teachers, Risa Maree Fiorillo
Theses Digitization Project
Academic research in the area of music and learning has proven that there is both a deficiency and need for classroom music education commencing at the primary grade levels. The research has shown that by incorporating music education into the academic curriculum the arts can be more effectively taught and other academic subject areas can gain from the diverse teaching strategies the arts bring to education. There are two goals of this project. One is to demonstrate to teachers what primary grade level students should be learning in music. A second goal of this project is to design a music …
The Influence Of Motives Of Sports Fans On Affinity For Television, Internet, Radio, And Newspapers, Christopher Edward Lasak
The Influence Of Motives Of Sports Fans On Affinity For Television, Internet, Radio, And Newspapers, Christopher Edward Lasak
Theses Digitization Project
This study investigated the relationship between motives of sports fans, and affinity for television, Internet, radio, and newspapers. Specifically economic, aesthetic, eustress, self-esteem, group affiliation, entertainment, and family motives all were expected to influence affinity for television, Internet, radio and newspapers.
Total Quality Management In The Auto Industry: Feminine Values In A Man's World?, Chloé Marie Jung
Total Quality Management In The Auto Industry: Feminine Values In A Man's World?, Chloé Marie Jung
Theses Digitization Project
The objective of this paper was to determine how much of the Total Quality Management (TQM) principles have been adopted by the U.S. carmakers up to now which is about fifteen to twenty years after the "race to quality" started, how the position of women in that industry has evolved over the same period of time, and if more female presence at top executive positions would better promote TQM principles.
Psychosocial Impact Of Head Injury On The Family, Elizabeth Seccombe Palmer
Psychosocial Impact Of Head Injury On The Family, Elizabeth Seccombe Palmer
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
The Role Of Universal Grammar In Second Language Acquisition: An Experimental Study Of Spanish Esl Students' Interpretation Of Lexical Pronouns, Mary Kathleen Kevari
The Role Of Universal Grammar In Second Language Acquisition: An Experimental Study Of Spanish Esl Students' Interpretation Of Lexical Pronouns, Mary Kathleen Kevari
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Assessing Business Writing: An Examination Of Scoring Methods, Writing Sample Complexity, And Rating Variability, Larry Weitzel
Assessing Business Writing: An Examination Of Scoring Methods, Writing Sample Complexity, And Rating Variability, Larry Weitzel
Theses Digitization Project
Good writing is essential for business. Writing is evaluated using holistic and analytical assessment of writing samples.
Higher Education: An Elixir For The Retiree Thus A Tonic To Society, Nancy Joan Spillman
Higher Education: An Elixir For The Retiree Thus A Tonic To Society, Nancy Joan Spillman
Theses Digitization Project
This project is to encourage citizens over 60 years of age, active and in relatively good health to continue in higher education. Academic classes in universities, colleges, and elevating classes in vocational and technical schools and elderhostel programs are available.
The Development Of California State College In Coachella Valley, Abby Mozoras
The Development Of California State College In Coachella Valley, Abby Mozoras
Theses Digitization Project
"The purpose of this study is A) to identify the criteria for establishing permanent off-campus facility for existing centers. B) To identify the number of students from College of the Desert (COD) who are planning to continue their education at the California State University, Coachella Valley Campus (CVC.) C) To determine whether a permanent CSU Campus in Coachella Valley will motivate students from College of the Desert (COD) to get their bachelor's degree locally. D) To identify the degree programs in which COD students are most interested-in. E) To determine whether ethnicity (Hispanic students are the target group) plays a …
Writing, Computers, And Rhetorical Situations: A Composition Odyssey, Kristine Louise Potter
Writing, Computers, And Rhetorical Situations: A Composition Odyssey, Kristine Louise Potter
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis, an autoethnography, explores my own, personal experiences using technology in various writing situations: my writing process, collaborative publishing, my M.A. internship, online tutoring, and my first experience teaching college English composition in a computer classroom.
Evolution And The Big-5 Personality Factors: Individual Differences In Response To Sexual And Emotional Infidelity, Lesley Marie Johnson
Evolution And The Big-5 Personality Factors: Individual Differences In Response To Sexual And Emotional Infidelity, Lesley Marie Johnson
Theses Digitization Project
This study is designed to investigate individual differences in response to emotional and sexual infidelity and by doing so place the Big-5 model of personality in another important social context.
Gender And Violence: A Study Of Inpatients At A Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Leslie Sean Carey, Kathie Sylvies
Gender And Violence: A Study Of Inpatients At A Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Leslie Sean Carey, Kathie Sylvies
Theses Digitization Project
"Our society has generally viewed women as less aggressive and less likely to commit acts of violence in comparison to men. Statistics show that only 13 per cent of the violent crimes in the United States have been committed by women (Steffensmeier and Allan, 1996). However, employees at psychiatric hospitals often report problems of increased violent behavior among their female inpatients. This perception of the female inpatient population is further complicated by the mixed research findings regarding gender and violence. Considering the possible other environmental causations, gender alone should not prove an accurate variable in addressing violent behavior. Variables such …
Literacy Instruction In The All-Day Kindergarten Program, Lannette Christine Celaya
Literacy Instruction In The All-Day Kindergarten Program, Lannette Christine Celaya
Theses Digitization Project
This project begins by looking at kindergarten from a historical perspective. It reviews research relating to all-day kindergarten and half-day kindergarten programs. It demonstrates that increased instructional time is beneficial especially for those low-achieving or disadvantaged students.