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What Is Selective Mutism?, Angela Briz-Garcia
What Is Selective Mutism?, Angela Briz-Garcia
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of Selective Mutism, its possible causes, the strong impact it creates in English learner students, and what teachers could do to help the students who suffer from Selective Mutism.
Multimedia As A Tool For Learning: The Design & Development Of A Hyperstudio Project On The Celebration Of Chicano Culture, Kathy Elliott Markos
Multimedia As A Tool For Learning: The Design & Development Of A Hyperstudio Project On The Celebration Of Chicano Culture, Kathy Elliott Markos
Theses Digitization Project
This project was intended to demonstrate how multimedia can be utilized to differentiate instruction in order to meet the diverse needs of all students, and educate teacher credential candidates about cultural awareness and acceptance.
An Evaluation Of A Transitional Housing Program For Homeless African-American Men, Benjamin Nathaniel Graham
An Evaluation Of A Transitional Housing Program For Homeless African-American Men, Benjamin Nathaniel Graham
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis evaluates San Bernardino's Operation Safe Harbor program, a transitional housing program designed to give 18 to 21 year old African-American males the employment, education, and life skills to overcome homelessness.
Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas
Client Functionality, Filial Abuse And Agency Interventions, Julie Anne Hibbs, Stephen Michael Thomas
Theses Digitization Project
This study explores the relationship between the client's functionality, alleged filial abuse, and the effect of interventions as they relate to future Adult Protective Services (APS) referrals.
Perceptions Of The Adoptions And Safe Families Act Of 1997 Among Child Welfare And Substance Abuse Professionals, Nancy Rae Satterwhite
Perceptions Of The Adoptions And Safe Families Act Of 1997 Among Child Welfare And Substance Abuse Professionals, Nancy Rae Satterwhite
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to obtain perceptions of child welfare and substance abuse professionals about the Adoptions and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997.
School Counselors' Perceptions Of Effective Components In Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programs, Janet Marlene Jackson
School Counselors' Perceptions Of Effective Components In Adolescent Suicide Prevention Programs, Janet Marlene Jackson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to explore perceptions of effective components in adolescent suicide prevention programs among San Bernardino school counselors. The stress model and the mental health model are the two models implemented in suicide prevention programs.
A Comparison Of Women's Roles As Portrayed In Taiwanese And Chinese Magazine Print Advertising, Yi-Chen Yang
A Comparison Of Women's Roles As Portrayed In Taiwanese And Chinese Magazine Print Advertising, Yi-Chen Yang
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to examine the similarities and differences in magazine advertisements directed to women in China and Taiwan. Through content analysis of advertisments in these two countries, the researcher identified how women were portrayed and the social values or lifestyle attributed to them of each society.
Developing And Implementing A Peer Tutoring Program At The Middle School Level, Mark Derryl Witvliet
Developing And Implementing A Peer Tutoring Program At The Middle School Level, Mark Derryl Witvliet
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to design a peer tutoring program in the middle school setting that help students who are not reaching their full potential.
Interpersonal Forgiveness In Close Relationships: An Attachment Perspective, Linda Susan Krajewski
Interpersonal Forgiveness In Close Relationships: An Attachment Perspective, Linda Susan Krajewski
Theses Digitization Project
Close interpersonal relationships are the foundation of human society. The goal in this study was to investigate the relationships between forgiveness (self and others) and the two dimensions of attachment (anxiety and avoidance).
The Perceived Influence Of Spirituality In Adolescent Residential Group Homes, Karima Aisha Deadrick-Boone
The Perceived Influence Of Spirituality In Adolescent Residential Group Homes, Karima Aisha Deadrick-Boone
Theses Digitization Project
This qualitative study explores the perceived influence of spirituality on ethnic minority adolescent's outcomes in faith-based residential group homes. Study results offer a deeper understanding of the influence and implementation of spiritual practices among children impacted by child welfare.
Comparison Of Self-Determination Between Verbal And Non-Verbal Residents Of Intermediate Care Facilities, Karen Anne Mahon
Comparison Of Self-Determination Between Verbal And Non-Verbal Residents Of Intermediate Care Facilities, Karen Anne Mahon
Theses Digitization Project
This study compared verbal and nonverbal residents of Intermediate Care Facilities-Developmental Disabilities-Habilitative type (IFC-DD-H) on self-determination. The residents were compared using an adapted version of the Association for Retarded Citizen's (ARC) Self-determination scale.
Correlations Between Self-Esteem And Self-Efficacy Among Master Of Social Work Students And Bachelor Of Social Work Students, Sheila Joy Umeda, Amy Marie Edmonds
Correlations Between Self-Esteem And Self-Efficacy Among Master Of Social Work Students And Bachelor Of Social Work Students, Sheila Joy Umeda, Amy Marie Edmonds
Theses Digitization Project
This purpose of the present study is to examine the correlations between self-esteem and self-efficacy among undergrade and graduate level social work students in order to determine how perceived self-esteem affects student's ability to perform job tasks.
Enhancing Foreign Language Learning Through The Integration Of Computer Technology, Suzanne Florence Marsolais-Johnson
Enhancing Foreign Language Learning Through The Integration Of Computer Technology, Suzanne Florence Marsolais-Johnson
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis demonstrates the effectiveness of using computer technology and the Internet to enhance classroom teaching. A variety of computer and internet based projects that complement lessons initiated by the classroom teacher provide real life situations for additional practice, reinforcement, motivation and greater student achievement.
Motives As A Factor In Acculturation Among Asian International Students, Kevin Ha Hy
Motives As A Factor In Acculturation Among Asian International Students, Kevin Ha Hy
Theses Digitization Project
This research examined the relationships between international students' acculturation levels and their motives for study abroad, residency intentions regarding the United States, English proficiency, and length of residency in the United States. Implications are discussed, including how the understanding of students' motives can be used in counseling and recruitment of international students.
Spirituality: The Effects On Female Inmates And Recidivism, Joanne Marie Erbe
Spirituality: The Effects On Female Inmates And Recidivism, Joanne Marie Erbe
Theses Digitization Project
This study examined the effects of the spiritual component of rehabilitation on female inmates who were in custody during 2002 at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (LDSCF) and how church attendance relates to recidivism.
Exploration Of School Administrator Attitudes Regarding Implementation Of Do Not Resuscitate Policy In The Elementary And Secondary School Setting, Martha Hone-Warren
Exploration Of School Administrator Attitudes Regarding Implementation Of Do Not Resuscitate Policy In The Elementary And Secondary School Setting, Martha Hone-Warren
Theses Digitization Project
No previous study has attempted to clarify and articulate administrator attitudes regarding DNR orders in the school setting. Administrative school staff are responsible for development and implementation of school policy therefore understanding administrators' attitudes would assist discussion and decision making related to DNR orders in the school setting.
A Content Analysis Of Print Advertisements From The United States And Taiwan, Ya Hsuan Sunny Tan
A Content Analysis Of Print Advertisements From The United States And Taiwan, Ya Hsuan Sunny Tan
Theses Digitization Project
This study is conducted through content analysis to determine the degree of advertising standardization between the United States and Taiwan. Based on the literature review the impact of standardization versus localization advertising strategies is discussed.
Predicting Women's Persistence In Math And Science-Related College Majors, Claudia Jean Walker
Predicting Women's Persistence In Math And Science-Related College Majors, Claudia Jean Walker
Theses Digitization Project
The current study investigated relationships that may be crucial to women's decisions to persist in math and science-related college majors.
Being Sisyphus: A Writing Pedagogy For At-Risk Students, Eric David Sullivan
Being Sisyphus: A Writing Pedagogy For At-Risk Students, Eric David Sullivan
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis discussess the limitations of the standards-based movement and suggests that some schools, especially those whose mission it is to work exclusively with at-risk students, need to be allowed to set local behavioral standards before any consideration can be given to setting and teaching academic standards. It mainly focuses on Phoenix High School, a community day school in the Corona-Norco Unified School District, and discusses how the standards based movement is not suited to meet the needs of its students.
A Look At The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Natalie Jean Morrison, Leslie Valencia
A Look At The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Natalie Jean Morrison, Leslie Valencia
Theses Digitization Project
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) represent children's best interests in juvenile court proceedings. In Riverside County, conflict exists among the child advocates and children's social service workers. This study measures current attitudes and perception of social workers and CASA volunteers in a quest to gain awareness and understanding of any problems in communication that may hinder effective working relationships.
Influences Of Alcohol, Marijuana, Peer Pressure, Parental Or Adult Supervision, Knowledge Of Std's/Hiv And Pregnancy On The Initiation Of Sexual Activity, Beatrice Ihegharauche Okonkwo, Marissa Louise Sitz
Influences Of Alcohol, Marijuana, Peer Pressure, Parental Or Adult Supervision, Knowledge Of Std's/Hiv And Pregnancy On The Initiation Of Sexual Activity, Beatrice Ihegharauche Okonkwo, Marissa Louise Sitz
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to show the variables that influence adolescents' sexual activities that have not been well defined. What leads adolescents to be more sexually active than previous generations? A Survey was conducted at the Fontana Unified School District.
Assessing High School Students' Conceptions Of The Size, Age, And Distance Of Astronomical Objects, Tracy Jean Lawrence
Assessing High School Students' Conceptions Of The Size, Age, And Distance Of Astronomical Objects, Tracy Jean Lawrence
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research study is to identify student conceptions about the size, distance, and age of various objects associated with space science. After reviewing the literature related to this study, there seems to be a need for continued research at the high school level in the field of astronomy conceptualization.
Genre In First Year Composition: The Missing Link To Transferability?, Sandra Patricia Halsey
Genre In First Year Composition: The Missing Link To Transferability?, Sandra Patricia Halsey
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis suggests the incorporation of "Genre Theory" into First Year Composition (FYC) at California State University (CSUSB) as a means of alleviating the lack of transfer of what is learned in FYC to other university writing. In examing the feasibility of that incorporation, it takes into consideration the demands made on the FYC course across universities and specifically at CSUSB.
The Representation Of African American Students In Programs For The Mild Mentally Retarded, Peter Laurance Gennaro
The Representation Of African American Students In Programs For The Mild Mentally Retarded, Peter Laurance Gennaro
Theses Digitization Project
For more than thirty years, it has been acknowledged that African American students have been over-represented in programs designed for individuals with mild mental retardation (MMR). This project was designed to explore the history and literature of the research that has been conducted on this subject over the past three decades. Additionally, this project was undertaken to determine if over-representation of African American students in programs for the mild mentally retarded is a condition that exists in Riverside County, California.
Online Mentoring For Sam V. Curtis Elementary, Michelle Ann Kendall
Online Mentoring For Sam V. Curtis Elementary, Michelle Ann Kendall
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this thesis was to create an Online Mentoring website that would benefit teachers by helping them to feel more confident and efficient through their first couple of years teaching. Its focus is to provide new teachers access to all information involving its processes, procedures and expectations within a specific school site.
Organization Leads To Self-Confidence And A Wonderful Retirement, Dorothy Jean Oliver-Scott
Organization Leads To Self-Confidence And A Wonderful Retirement, Dorothy Jean Oliver-Scott
Theses Digitization Project
The significance of the project was to answer the call of California schools in their plight to stop attrition and retain teachers. This project alone or in conjunction with other programs offered by schools/school districts gives them another tool to reach their goal of 100% teacher retention. It is the belief of this project that the problems with retention could be diminished if not eliminated, by giving beginning teachers a handbook.
Parents' Perceptions Of The California High School Exit Exam And Some Social Implications, Susan Leigh Jennings, Deborah Kay Perry
Parents' Perceptions Of The California High School Exit Exam And Some Social Implications, Susan Leigh Jennings, Deborah Kay Perry
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to explore the awareness and feelings of parents and their perceptions about the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and the impact on their children. Also, it looked at the social implications from an ecological perspective.
The Effects Of Electronic Performance Monitoring On Performance, Laila June Bidaki
The Effects Of Electronic Performance Monitoring On Performance, Laila June Bidaki
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to look at the social facilitation effect and analyze it as it pertains to employee electronic performance monitoring .
Taran: An Individuated Hero For The Collective Unconscious, Edward Tucker Raetz
Taran: An Individuated Hero For The Collective Unconscious, Edward Tucker Raetz
Theses Digitization Project
This study analyzes Lloyd Alexander's The Prydain Chronicles through a Jungian lens. Previous scholarship on Alexander's works has briefly considered archetypal criticism, but not extensively. Bruno Bettelheim's thoughts are used intermittently throughout the thesis. This study concentrates on Taran's individuation process, the discovery of true selfhood, and his consequent development of a whole psyche.
The Influence Of Finnegans Wake On Robert Anton Wilson's Masks Of The Illuminati, Eric Robert Wagner
The Influence Of Finnegans Wake On Robert Anton Wilson's Masks Of The Illuminati, Eric Robert Wagner
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis presents an analysis and interpretation of Joycean literary devices, narrative techniques and rhetorical strategies that have been integrated by Robert Anton Wilson in his novel Masks of the Illuminati. The author shows how Wilson uses word games of Finnegans Wake and other devices to depict dreams in his novel and "to conceal and reveal a variety of levels of meaning and postcolonial insight" (p. v-iv). Narrative techniques examined include multiple viewpoints, combined words, multi-lingual puns and webs of allusions.