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Palestinian Universities Under Occupation, Anthony Thrall Sullivan

Faculty Books

No abstract provided.

Staff Development Models In Education Compared To Actual Practice, Leanne Aurand Gifford

Student Work

Staff development, including in-service education, is an excellent method for improving instruction in our schools. Five common components of in-service models (needs assessment, establishing priorities, determining objectives, developing a program format, and evaluation) and four recommendations are discussed. Based on a selective literature review, three models of in-service education are presented based on two levels of operation. Orientation (expanding general knowledge) and In-Depth, Long-Term (emphasizing learning new skills) and three elements required for educational change; personal, organization-related, and curriculum-related development. The model used by a local school district is investigated and critiqued. Recommendations for empirical research are given.

A Proposal For An Outrageous, Albeit Effective, Strategy To Prevent Groundwater Pollution, George Cameron Coggins

Water Quality Control: Integrating Beneficial Use and Environmental Protection (Summer Conference, June 1-3)

14 pages.

Summit Record, Fort Wayne Bible College

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The June 1988 edition of Summit Record, published by Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Attitudes Of Parents And Teachers Toward The Integration Of Severely And Profoundly Handicapped Students., Lisa Wallace Scheet

Student Work

This study investigated the attitudes of teachers and parents toward the integration of severely and profoundly handicapped students. A five group, single observation study was conducted to determine if teachers and parents with varying amounts of contact with handicapped people would have significantly different attitudes toward the handicapped population. The parents chosen for this study had children who attended one of two schools within a middle sized city in the Midwest. The teacher chosen were assigned to these two facilities. One facility was integrated and had severely and profoundly handicapped students enrolled. The second facility chosen for this study had …

The Effect Of The Bernice Mccarthy 4mat Model Of Instruction On The Mathematical Achievement Of Sixth Grade Students, Rebecca L. Welte

Student Work

Effective instructional planning by the educator must meet the individual learning needs of each student in the classroom. The interactive process of the student, the educator and the school environment can affect the amount of learning that takes place. How does the educator manage the student, the environment and the curriculum to insure maximum achievement by the learner?

A Comparison Of Role Expectations Between Catholic And Public Elementary School Principals, Joan Miller

Student Work

Despite the numerous descriptions of the role of the elementary principal written by professional organizations and by writers in the field of school administration, little information is available comparing the roles of the Catholic school elementary principal and the public school elementary principal. These distinct yet similar administrative roles deserve the attention of those in the field of education. Educational leader, communicator, manager, faith leader, staff developer, evaluator, prime teacher, pastoral leader, and public relations officer are a few of the diversified roles of the elementary principal described in related literature. While both the public school and the Catholic school …

Henri Temianka Correspondence; (Borge), Victor Borge

Henri Temianka Correspondence

This collection contains material pertaining to the life, career, and activities of Henri Temianka, violin virtuoso, conductor, music teacher, and author. Materials include correspondence, concert programs and flyers, music scores, photographs, and books.

Do Academically Gifted Learners 7-11 In The Midwest School District Achieve Proportionate To Their Respective Abilities?, Jim R. Misner

Student Work

Gifted children are special. Their potential, properly developed, is the clay from which teachers mold many of the leaders of tomorrow. In order for talented and gifted students to reach self-actualization the following_ elements must be present in their educational environment: 1. Early identification is vital. 2. Measurement of ability and achievement should be comprehensive and on-going. 3. Programs must be available to meet individual needs.

Newsbulletin Vol. 18, No. 13, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

The Alumni Network, May 1988 (Vol. Iv No. 2), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of School Superintendents In Nebraska: Practices And Perceptions, Edwin H. Johnson

Student Work

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions and practices of the evaluation process of school superintendents in Nebraska as viewed by them. A review of the literature provided the major impetus for this study. The data were collected through administration of a questionnaire mailed to 18 Class A superintendents and 31 randomly selected superintendents each from Classes B, C, and D. Descriptive statistics were used to report quantitative data. A one-way ANOVA and chi-square were used to report Likert scale and mutually exclusive items, respectively.

A Comparative Analysis Of Student Teachers Who Are Provided Performance Data By Scripting And Student Teachers Who Are Provided Data By Videotape Recording, Linda L. O'Hare

Student Work

The process of evaluation exists in all professions. In education, the evaluation process has changed dramatically since the turn of the century. Prior to the 1900's, teachers were appraised on the basis of their managerial skills. Students were responsible for their own achievement. With the advent of graded classrooms, the evaluation process was redesigned to hold more teachers accountable. In the 1960's and 1970's, there was considerable pressure from administrators and teachers to develop an evaluation model congruent with the primary purpose of evaluation, improvement of instruction (Millman, 1981).

An Assessment Of The Core Curriculum In The Junior High Schools Of The Omaha Public Schools, Timothy Collins

Student Work

The origin of the term "Core," is uncertain, but programs bearing that label began to appear in 1929 and 30. The progressive movement was partially responsible for a movement to integrate and fuse courses in order to make them more meaningful and useful.

The Development Of Teacher Training Principles From Identified Teacher Concerns Related To Mainstreaming In A Day Care Center, Susanna M. Floyd

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study was to identify teacher training principles which would aid day care teachers in integrating handicapped children into their classrooms. This was a descriptive study which utilized a questionnaire methodology. The questionnaire was administered to teachers of randomly selected day care centers in Tennessee. The sample size was 347. The questionnaire identified from the literature review was the Stages of Concern Questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed to identify concerns of individuals toward an innovation. The instrument was modified to be used in identifying the concerns of day care teachers toward mainstreaming young handicapped children into day …

Upward Mobility Determinants For The Elementary Principalship, Lynda S. Greene

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The primary objective of this study was to identify determinants of upward mobility for individuals who subsequently achieve elementary principalships. Since many educators aspire to elementary principalships, awareness of tangible and intangible determinants is important to principalship candidates in their upward movement to the elementary principalship. The basic research tool was a qualitative research interview. A purposive sample was used involving individuals with identified expertise and with access to certain desired information. Therefore, the study involved two levels of administrative personnel--superintendents who recommend and elementary principals who have been appointed to positions within school systems. The sample included 21 school …

Perception Of Selected Secondary School Personnel Related To Problem Detection, John E. Thompson

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study was to determine the current methodologies used by selected secondary school personnel in early problem detection as the basis for development of generic detection paradigms. The sample size of this study consisted of 48 principals, 46 guidance counselors, and 347 classroom teachers. The principal of each secondary school in the study area was selected for inclusion in the study, and the guidance department chairman of each secondary school was selected for inclusion in the study, while the teachers were randomly selected for inclusion in the study. The total group was described based on demographic data. …

Newsbulletin Vol. 18, No. 12, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

Civil Rights, Discrimination, Race, Education, The Mickey Leland Papers & Collection Addendum. (Texas Southern University, 2015)

Series 9: Political Affairs, 1972 - 1989

No abstract provided.

Newsbulletin Vol. 18, No. 11, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

Alaska National Guard Long-Range Planning Study Employment-Population-Education Projects, Oliver Scott Goldsmith

CAEPR Reports

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of The Plattsmouth, Nebraska, General Educational Development Program, Ralph F. Tarnasky

Student Work

American society has long held that credentials are needed to provide access to economic and educational success. One such credential is the high school diploma. Completion of high school is an important indicator of attainment. Having a high school diploma has been recognized by employers and institutions of higher academic and vocational training as an indicator that the individual has certain skills, habits, and knowledge necessary for employment and further education.

A Self-Study And Strategic Plan To Improve The Master Of Business Administration Program At Dowling College, James F. Newman

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The Dowling College Master of Business Administration program and curriculum was developed in 1976 to meet the specific needs of the Long Island business community. No major effort had since been made to improve the program nor had any survey been conducted to determine the program's effectiveness or student and/or alumni needs and attitudes.

The purpose of this project was to develop a strategic plan to improve the quality of the MBA program and to ensure that Dowling's educators continue their commitment to quality education, to the Long Island business community, and to the graduate students. The focus was on …

Pre And Post Assessment Of Locomotive Skills Of The Special Olympics: Developmental Sports Skills Program For Severely And Profoundly Disabled Young Adults, Tami L. Brundige

Student Work

This study was constructed to determine the validity of the Special Olympics Developmental Sports Skill Program for the severely and profoundly disabled, as compared to a general motor training program, and a nonintervention approach. Twelve severely and profoundly disabled students were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group was given specific locomotor training as outlined in the Speical Olympics Developmental Sports Skills Program Level III, Locomotor. The second group received no intervention. Following the posttest, the second group who had received no intervention, received general motor training for three weeks. At the end of this time, they …

Perceived Inservice Needs Of Omaha Catholic Elementary Teachers, Stephen L. Kleinsmith

Student Work

It is widely recognized in the field of education that a four year teacher education program is but a minimum prerequisite for entry into the teaching profession. Teachers need to continue to develop professionally throughout their teaching careers. Staff development activities are seen as a vital means of ensuring that practicing educators are exposed to new techniques, programs, and other innovations, and are given assistance with classroom-related and subject-related areas of concern (Pansegrau, 1984).

Developing A Replacement System For Evaluation Of A High School Faculty, James W. Rouse

Student Work

This study addresses a problem of developing a replacement system for teacher evaluation in a senior high school. The study falls within an action research approach, the findings of which became the basis for an outline of a proposed plan of action. The study also includes among its findings a report of early results of the plan's implementation.

Levels Of Concern Relating To The Current Usage Of The Teaching For Mastery Model In The Omaha Public Schools, Robert Earle Vandenbosch

Student Work

In the last decade, public school systems across the nation have been made accountable for the student academic success (Block, 1977). Due to this public demand for higher student achievement, districts have had to look at their instructional models. What model can meet the needs of all students which the public schools must serve on a daily basis? What model can identify what the learner is to accomplish, present the material, check to be sure that he or she has learned it, and offer more instruction if he or she hasn't?

Newsbulletin Vol. 18, No. 10, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

L. L. Langness's Review Of Patricia K. Townsend's The Situation Of Children In Papua New Guinea, L. L. Langness

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Newsbulletin Vol. 18, No. 9, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.