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A Survey Of The Relative Merits Of All-Weather Tracks And Traditional Tracks, Elwood Paul Furseth

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the advantages and disadvantages of all-weather and traditional track surfaces. Factors to be considered are: (1) installation and maintenance costs; (2) need for repairs and projected life; (3) utilization of the track; (4) satisfaction with track surface; and (5) evaluation of tracks.

A Scale For Assessing Self-Concept Of Perception Of Independence In Learning And Its Relationship To Underachievement In Intermediate Grades, Michael L. Clark

All Master's Theses

A total study consisting of three parts was conducted at Hebeler Elementary School (HES) , the laboratory school for Central Washington State College (CWSC). The study was concerned with the measurement and development of independence in learning with intermediate grade students.

The Development Of Self-Teaching Aids For Library Skills For Morgan Junior High School, Reva Dale Bayless

All Master's Theses

The problem was the development, organization, and sequential use of visual materials in a junior high program of teaching library skills. The emphasis in the use of these materials was placed upon individual self-teaching.

A Survey Of The Development Of The Green River Community College And The Need For A Handbook In The Adult Evening School Program, Roger E. Rosin

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to trace the history of the Green River Community College and to show the need for the development of a handbook concerned with appropriate method for the adult student.

Wrestling Refereeing Illustrated: An Instructional Sound Filmstrip Designed For Use In The Physical Education Class, The Intramural Program, The Interschool Wrestling Team, And The Referees’ Association, Alfred Bourque

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to produce a sound filmstrip, in color, that will bring new knowledge and reinforce present knowledge of the operation of a wrestling match from the Referee's duties prior to the match until the final match is wrestled.

Analysis Regarding Parental Knowledge Of Services For The Mentally Retarded, Stanley F. Gomulkiewicz

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study (1) to determine what parents know about the services that are available for the mentally retarded in the State of Washington; (2) to report these findings; and (3) to compare these findings with the services and facilities that are available in the state.

Junior High School Football Program, H. Keith Shahan

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to study the junior high school football program regarding organization, procedure, and format. This study will attempt to (1) show the basic needs of junior high school age boys, (2) discuss the advantages of the junior high school program, (3) discuss the disadvantages of the junior high school program, and (4) present recommendations for changes which could insure a better program.

A Study Of Show-And-Tell In Grade One, Rosetta Markovic

All Master's Theses

This study was concerned with the importance of existing show-and-tell objectives and with an attempt to make this time of more value to the children. The possibility of improving show-and-tell time is examined by experimenting in the classroom with both the voluntary non-planned and the carefully planned procedure in introducing items and topics to be shared.

The Suggested Activities For Use In The Development Of A Curriculum Guide For The Educable Mentally Retarded At The Primary, Intermediate, And Secondary Levels, James D. Sayah

All Master's Theses

It is the purpose of this study to suggest activities for use in a curriculum guide for the educable mentally retarded in physical education at the primary, intermediate, and secondary levels.

An Evaluation Of The Intermediate Progress Report Of The Wenatchee Schools, Jan Gerry Theriault

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was (l) to evaluate the present progress report extensively and critically; (2) to determine the attitudes and opinions of the teachers and parents toward the present progress report; (3) to make the results of the study available to the school district.

A Study Of Selection, Duties, And Responsibilities Of The Television Teacher, Robert Dean Larsen

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to develop guidelines for: (1) selecting a television studio teacher; and (2) introducing him to his duties and responsibilities.

Effects Of The Chemical Pesticides Ddt And Sevin On Rabbits, James Allen Alban

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the chemical pesticides DDT (p, p'dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) and Sevin (1-naphthyl n-methyl-carbamate) on domestic rabbits.

An Evaluation Of The Physical Education Instructional Programs Of Selected Community Colleges In The State Of Washington, Hazel M. Leland

All Master's Theses

The specific problem dealt with in this study was the evaluation of existing physical education instructional programs at five community colleges in the State of Washington. The purposes of this study were to: (1) determine the present status of philosophy and objectives of physical education, (2) determine the role of administration in developing general principles and policies as they relate to the instructional program, (3) determine the instructional programs of physical education at the selected community colleges, and (4) determine the evaluation methods used at each of the community colleges as these methods relate to the instructional program of physical …

The Case Study A Technique For The Diagnosis Of Reading Disability, Barbara Jensen

All Master's Theses

The purpose for conducting this study was to present the case study method in diagnosing reading disability and on the basis of this diagnosis to prescribe and implement a corrective program. The program and results were then reported to show the functioning of this technique.

Status Of Kindergarten Teachers In The State Of Washington, Charlotte Yost Mccartney

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the educational background of teachers currently teaching kindergarten in the State of Washington.

A Study Of Problems Preventing The Implementation Of Programs For The Educable Mentally Retarded In Utah, John L. Beitia

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The purposes of the study were to determine the level of priority of importance of administrative problem areas and specific problem items preventing the implementation of special programs for the educable mentally retarded in Utah. The study was conducted using a survey of twenty-seven school districts in the state of Utah lacking a sequential program for the educable mentally retarded in grades one through six.

A questionnaire was sent to 184 selected respondents, including school board chairmen, superintendents, and elementary principals. Responses were received from 92 percent of the original selection. The respondent was asked to rank each of the …

The Color Achievement Program As A Method Of Marking In The Physical Education Class At Logan Junior High School, Richard Sackett

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

Marks offer a way of satisfying the urge to excel and are, therefore, considered to be extremely important to many educators. Other educators believe that the quest for commendable marks tends to distract attention from the true goal, and thus becomes an impediment to learning. Regardless of the conflicting attitudes, educators should establish a marking system which reflects awareness of the best grading principles and represents a wise selection of determining basic factors. Marks should never be permitted to become the all-important goal, and educators cannot expect a marking system to overcome uninspired teaching. The mark should reflect the worth …

Taylor University Magazine (Spring 1967), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Spring 1967 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

The Langston Letter March 24 - April 3, 1967, Langston University

Langston Letter

No abstract provided.

The Langston Letter March 3-10, 1967, Langston University

Langston Letter

No abstract provided.

The Langston Letter February 9-16, 1967, Langston University

Langston Letter

No abstract provided.

The Inkwell, Armstrong State University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Experimentally Induced Variations In Body Weight Upon Power., Carl Ray Kight

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

Performance In Selected Gross Motor Skills Before And After Fatiguing Exercise., Larry Lionel Kendrick

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

A Program Of Bibliotherapy In The Elementary School Classroom, Mary Beatrix Houk

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Philosophy Underlying Principles Of Secondary Education In Malawi, Bernard A. Harawa

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Materials Used In The Construction Of Modern Gymnasia., Vane Thomas Wilson

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Taxable Valuations Per Pupil In The School Districts Of North Dakota., Henrik Voldal

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

College Of Technology, Bolton Street Prospectus 1967-68, City Of Dublin Vocational Education Committee

Prospectus: Bolton Street

Courses for the College of Technology, Bolton Street, Dublin 1.

Peace Corps Factbook & Directory, Peace Corps (U.S.)

Peace Corps Factbooks and Directories

This document is a combination factbook and directory about the Peace Corps in 1967. This document begins with an explanation of what the Peace Corps is, what is expected of volunteers, and its growth at the time. Fifty-two countries are listed overall with and are divided into four regions - Africa, Latin America, North Africa/Near East/South Asia, and East Asia/Pacific. These four major regions have some introductory paragraphs accompanied by a map that identifies the countries' locations. The countries are sorted under different headings for whatever the primary volunteer duties could be - education, health, cooperatives, etc. Each country has …