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The Langston Letter May 9-16, 1969, Langston University

Langston Letter

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Of The Creativity Of Teachers And Their Students, Norman Frederick Erken

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to determine whether or not there is a relationship between the creativity of a teacher, as measured by the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking Verbal, Form A, and the creativity of the students with whom she works, as measured by the same instrument.

The Teaching Of Communications Skills In Relation To The Cultural Background Of Mexican Migrants, Irene Hlousek

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to objectively describe a method of teaching English communication skills to Spanish-speaking Mexican-migrant adults. A program of experiences was developed to teach communication skills to Mexican-migrant adults. An attempt was made to overcome the difficulties these adults face in learning a second language and to bring about the changes in attitude necessary for ready adaptation to the culture in which they now find themselves. The important factor in teaching communication skills is the building of an adequate English vocabulary.

The Effects Of An Introduction To Psychology Course On College Students' Superstitions And Beliefs Which Have Some Scientific Sanction, Helen Daines Mitchell

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The study was conducted to investigate the effects of an introduction to psychology course on college students' superstitions and beliefs which have some scientific sanction. The test used was selected from H. K. Nixon's 1925 study on answers to psychological questions and considers 30 statements to be marked true or false.

Subjects used for this study were 100 men and 100 women students in a beginning psychology course at Utah State University, Logan, Utah. The first administration of the questionnaire was given during the first week of the class with a follow-up administration given during the final week of class. …

A Study Of Data Processing Employment Opportunities For High School Graduates In The Ogden Area With Implications For Secondary Business Education, Val C. Stauffer

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

LaSalle found that while automation is increasing at an even accelerating pace, little emphasis is apparent in high school curriculums on the significance of automated processes for prospective office workers. He further stated that business education departments should study local situations and prepare students to qualify for available data processing employment.

The need for data processing training in the Ogden area is evident in the frequent requests by local employers for people trained in data processing.

Guidelines For Establishing A Cooperative Distributive Education Program At Box Elder High School, Keith Fillmore

All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023

The development of education in the United States to its present standard has been a major contribution to the concept of democracy the world over. The education of people has been all-important to industrial progress.

Vocational training for distributive occupations is not in opposition to other kinds of education; in fact, vocational education is a vital part of education for a great number of persons. vocational training for distributive occupations has definite fundamental contributions to make toward the achievement of the major purposes of education in a democracy. These major purposes of vocational education are usually stated as: self-realization, civic …

A Survey Of The Effectiveness Of The Various Sizes Of Elementary School Teaching Teams In The Puget Sound Area, Norman L. Standley

All Master's Theses

The purpose of the study is to discover and analyze the various sizes of teaching teams, on the elementary school level, to determine their relative effectiveness with respect to the following, as perceived by teachers: 1. What team size lends itself to the greatest number of individual teacher competencies? 2. What team size contributes the most to the professional growth of teachers? 3. What team size offers the most to the student's growth and development? The purpose of the study is to discover and analyze the various sizes of teaching teams, on the elementary school level, to determine their relative …

A Study Of The Functions And Responsibilities Of State Supervisors Of Home And Family Life Education In The State Of Washington And Home Economics Supervisors Within The Ministry Of Education In Thailand, Wilawan Nartasilpa

All Master's Theses

The intent of the study was to survey functions and responsibilities of State Supervisors of Home and Family Life Education in the State of Washington and their counterparts in Thailand and to raise questions and/or suggestions for improvement in supervision of the home economics program in Thailand.

A Study Of The Current Trends Of Teaching Distributive Education To Students With Special Needs, Leroy A. Mccartney

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to identify distributive education programs for students with special needs. The identity and study of the programs would provide guiding principles for the organization, and administration of the programs. The study could provide basic information which would assist in planning the curriculum and initiating distributive education programs in school districts where the need to train the disadvantaged is a problem. This study could also aid in meeting one of the objectives of vocational education.

A Method Of Teaching English Spelling To Thai Students At The Elementary Level, Sirima Warayingyong

All Master's Theses

Before a Thai teacher attempts to teach English spelling to her students, she should consider the factors that complicate English spelling for the Thai student, so that she can provide effective lessons, methods of instruction, and teaching materials. Good spelling involves many areas of the language: pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and handwriting.

A Status Study Of Business And Office Occupations Education In The Community Colleges Of Washington State, Rex G. Wilks

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the status of business and office education in the community colleges of the State of Washington in the areas of (1) curricula, (2) plant facilities and equipment, (3) instructional personnel, and (4) student enrollment.

Reflections On The State Of Public Education, Lewis F. Powell Jr.

Powell Speeches

No abstract provided.

1969-1970 Annual Program, Phi Sigma

Annual Programs

This annual program outlines the topics discussed and presented at Phi Sigma's monthly meetings from October 1969 to May 1970. Each meeting includes a topic based on their yearly theme, "Revolution: Politics, Education, Religion, and the Arts."

An Ethnolinguistic Approach To Language Learning For Minority Group Children, 1969, Grace S. Holt

Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS)

No abstract provided.

An Analytical Survey Of Fine Arts Departments In Selected Southern Baptist Colleges., Grady Murrell Harper

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Certain Selected Legal Responsibilities Of Local School Boardsin The State Of Louisiana., Bernace Lorane Shaw

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

A Comparison Of Improvement Of Selected Motor Skills Utilizing Two Instructional Methods., Ivan Luther Harless Iii

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Individualized Movement Programs Upon Emotionally Disturbed Children., Betty Brown Haley

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Professional Problems Encountered By Vocational Agriculture Teachers In Louisiana And Implications For Teacher Preparation, Adjustment And Retention., Dale F. Reed

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

The Emerging Role Of The Teacher Of Vocational Agriculture., Alfred Stewart

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

A Preschool Program For Children Not Attending Kindergarten, Mary Domitia Peters

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Teacher Qualifications For A Nongraded Primary Program, Mary Magdalen Dwyer

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Program Of In-Service Education In The Language Arts Area For Several Rural Schools, Leora Juettner

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Intramural Programs With Recommended Guidelines, Peter Rigatuso

Student Work

The purpose of the study was to formulate recommended guidelines for school systems which wish to operate a suitable program of intramural activities

The Lesley College (1969-1970), Lesley College

Lesley Course Catalogs

1969-1970 Course Catalog published by the Lesley College. Original volume available for browsing in the Lesley University Archives.

A Study Of Dropouts From Continuation High School In Spokane From September, 1967, To November, 1968, Albert D. Brown

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics of students who dropped out of Spokane Continuation High School. A great deal has been written on the subject of dropouts, and as part of this study the writer reviewed and reported on the most current material available.

A Study Of Child Rearing Attitudes Of Mothers Of Gifted Children, Kemme Lynne Caldwell

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not any differences exist between the attitudes toward child rearing and family life of mothers of gifted children and the attitudes toward child rearing and family life of mothers of non-gifted children of the same age, living in the same community, and attending the same schools.

A Study Of School Library Service To The Disadvantaged, Judith E. Bell

All Master's Theses

This thesis was written to provide an annotated bibliography of recent periodical material concerning the school librarian's role in serving both teacher and student in a school containing disadvantaged pupils. The newly trained school librarian or one already established needs a compilation of materials suited to his specific needs.

A Study Of The Processes And Outcomes Of Parental Cooperation Affecting Children’S Reading Ability, Chanelle Anne Keithahn

All Master's Theses

This experiment was devised as a possible means of overcoming reading difficulties in children who come from a low socio-economic and cultural background and, at the same time, involving their parents in the reading instructional program. Weekly sessions, involving informal reading activities, were attended by the parents and their children. Those who participated regularly were used as the experimental group, while those who participated at some of the meetings were used as the control group. The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast the growth of reading skills between matched individuals in an experimental group and a control …

Development Of A Parent Education Program For Parents Of Children Enrolled In The Head Start Child Development Center Toppenish, Washington, Margaret Gleason Kulik

All Master's Theses

The concern of this study will be to consider the over-all problem: Can planned educational programs for parents help to compensate for some of the deficiencies brought about by the culture of poverty? More specifically will be studied the problem: Can parent education through study-discussion groups help disadvantaged families to a better understanding of themselves and others with resulting changes in attitudes and/or behavior in family relationships and child care and development?