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A Comparative Study Of Secondary Science And Social Studies Teachers' Attitudes And Behaviors Regarding Recycling And Recycling Education, John G. Aubuchon

Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate secondary science and social studies teachers' attitudes and behaviors regarding solid waste recycling and classroom instruction in recycling, moreover, environmental education. The survey 's population was randomly selected from St. Louis County secondary schools. The study documented the need for control of solid waste through recycling and t he need to educate to improve recycling. It provided an extensive review of the literature on recycling instruction as well as classroom recycling activities and lesson plans.

The study used a 12 item survey-questionnaire to identify groups of teachers with the most interest in …

Newsbulletin Vol. 15, No. 17, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

Department Of Corrections Personnel Survey: Final Report, Schafer E. N/A

Reports

Education, experience, and training of personnel are frequently used as measures of quality in correctional agencies. This survey of Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) personnel, conducted in 1984, revealed that employees in all classifications tended to have more than the minimum education or experience required for their positions. Approximately 66 percent of all DOC personnel (N=636) participated in the survey. Of this number, 47.8 percent reported having at least a two-year college degree and 35.1 percent had a four-year degree. Of the corrections-specific respondents to the survey (N=475), more than 40 percent had prior experience in other justice agencies. A …

Douglas Durko Interview (3) Conducted On May 8, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Douglas Durko, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the third in a series of interviews with Mr. Douglas R. Durko, Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In the first part of this interview, Mr. Durko analyzes the impact of the Office of Hospital Affairs on the School of Medicine's residency programs. Some of the major aspects covered in this discussion include: funding for graduate medical education; the accreditation of the residency programs; contractual relationships between the School of Medicine and the area hospitals where the residencies are located; and the Residency Policy Committee.

In the second part of the …

Newsbulletin Vol. 15, No. 16, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

Assessing The Need For A Drug Abuse Program In The Yutan Public Schools, Marjorie B. Vandenack

Student Work

The problem of chemical abuse is one which affects every citizen of the United States. Alcohol has been used and abused for centuries. Tobacco has recently been shown to cause serious bodily damage. Marijuana, cocaine and heroin are drugs that have become a serious national problem in recent decades (National Survey on Drug Abuse: Main Findings, 1979). Even such common drugs as aspirin and caffeine can be abused, as can drugs prescribed by physicians for medical purposes. Because drug use has grown to epidemic proportions, many individuals and groups are dedicated to the purpose of making our country drug-free by …

Fixation On A Beneficially Aroused Consciousness In The Game Situation, Contingent Upon Hypnosis, In Soccer Players, James Sanders

Student Work

The purpose of this research was to systematically regulate the sport arousal state of soccer players. Hypnosis viewed as an alternate state of consciousness was the vehicle to the beneficial sport arousal state. Once in an hypnotic state, a post hypnotic suggestion was utilized to reproduce that beneficial sport arousal state as players stepped upon the soccer field. The focus was two-fold: First, to determine whether or not a benefical sport arousal state could be attained within the hypnotic state; and secondly, wheather or not a beneficial sport arousal state could be reproduced by post-hypnotic suggestion for a game situation.

A Comparative Study Of Concerns Of Ralston Elementary Teachers In Respect To The Implementation Procedures Of The Madeline Hunter Model, Krista M. Cox

Student Work

"Over the past two decades, concerned people in local schools have expanded considerable energy and resources aimed at making schools better." (Parish and Arends, 1983) Efforts to improve teaching require change and change is a process that takes time and is achieved only in stages.

Religion And Education: A Study Of The Interrelationship Between Fundamentalism And Education In Contemporary America, Lanny R. Bowers

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Problem. The problem of this study was to ascertain the extent that education has become a focus of attack by fundamentalist groups during the past two decades in America. Design. The study was designed to consist of five chapters: an Introduction, a Review of Related Literature, Methods and Procedures, Presentation of Data and Analysis of Research Questions, and Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations. An attempt was made to present a compilation of the literature published relating religious fundamentalism to education in the United States. In Chapter 2, the attempt was to provide a historical overview of the literature to provide a …

Physical Fitness Changes In Male And Female College Basketball Players, Denise M. Fandel

Student Work

Nine female and four male basketball players at the University of Nebraska at Omaha completed pre- and post-season testing to measure and compare the physiological changes which occurred over the course of a competitive season of intercollegiate basketball. Cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 max), muscular strength, muscular endurance and body composition were the variables measured. The results showed a significant (p=.05) increase in VO2 max (1 min -1) for both the males and females. The women showed a significant (p=.05) increase in V02 max (ml*kg-1 .min-1). No other significant changes occurred within either group. Between group comparisons found a significant (p=.01) decrease …

Assessment And Recommended Revision Of Board Policies For Gretna Public Schools, Steven R. Fleming

Student Work

It is commonly acknowledged that, because of the complexity of schools and the rapidity of change, the development and continual revision of written educational policies by local school boards is a necessity. Policies to guide decision making are necessary because situations or decisions repeatedly occur in school districts across the nation. Board members, parents and staff and student often have different perceptions or questions about routine procedures and complex problems.

Strategic Planning For Excellence In Education, Sharon Q. Krueger

Student Work

The 16 years remaining in this century may present American education with the most critical challenges and dramatic changes in its history. Characterized by global economics, decentralization of information and political power, demograph shifts, and most significantly by major technological advances, the Information Age is imploring -- and soon will demand -- that our schools "keep in step with the times."

Levels Of Concern Of Elementary Teachers In The Millard Schools With The Innovation, Instructional Theory Into Practice, Barbara Winterburn

Student Work

"Over the past two decades, concerned people in local schools have expanded considerable energy and resources aimed at making schools better." (Parish and Arends, 1983) Efforts to improve teaching require change and change is a process that takes time and is generally achieved in stages. Schools are in a constant state of change. Staffs are striving to provide curriculum to students with quality instruction. As research and theories of curriculum (what to teach) and instruction (how to teach) are articulated and studied local programs change to meet the emerging data.

An Assessment Of The Need For Counseling In The Elementary Schools Of Bellevue Public Schools, Algenia Hawkins Thompson

Student Work

Counseling in the elementary schools is a service to help students make more adequate adjustments as individuals and as learners. Elementary school counselors are employed in schools throughout the United States and are often referred to as the residential experts on human behavior with particular emphasis and understanding of normal behavior (Cobb, 1984). Also, the training required to become a certified counselor provides them with the skills to work with other school personnel, parents and students in a variety of ways to initiate intervention.

A Study Of Students' Perceptions Of Counseling Services In Programs Designed To Improve Their Academic Achievement Level, Marilyn R. Bowers

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Problem. The problem of this study was to compare attitudes of selected students toward counseling services provided by the Division of Special Services in colleges and universities in the State of Tennessee. Methods. The subjects involved were students enrolled in Special Services for Disadvantaged Students during the fall semester/quarter 1984. Using the Counselor Rating Scales (Short Form), students rated counselors in three areas: first impressions, helpfulness of the counselor, and helpfulness for specific problems. Findings. The findings of the study indicated a statistically significant difference in the following areas: Students who had been enrolled in Special Services for one or …

Spatial Perception As A Predictor Of Success In Higher Mathematics, Lou A. Rolen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study was to determine if spatial perception could be a predictor of success in higher mathematics. This study first showed correlations of the results of three spatial perception tests taken by high-school students with their final geometry grades. Structure of the Intellect-Learning Ability subtests CFS (cognition of figural systems) and CFT (cognition of figural transformations), as well as Differential Aptitude Tests-Space Relations subtest, were used. Correlations were then computed for high-school geometery grades with calculus I grades. Geometry thus was used as a bridge between spatial perception and calculus performance. Secondly, the investigator explored any difference …

Bases Of Character Education In The United States, 1607-1983, Beverly L. White

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine some of the bases of character education in United States public schools from 1607 to 1983. Research was conducted concerning persons, organizations, and movements to determine bases for character education. Teaching materials representing a variety of philosophies were also studied. The various bases of character education were grouped under four categories--religious, societal, specific traits, and individually determined. The history of each area was traced in a separate chapter. An attempt was made to include educators and materials representing various philosophies. The summary included some of the trends related to each base, major …

Douglas Durko Interview (1) Conducted On April 29, 1985 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, Douglas Durko, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This is the first in a series of interviews with Mr. Douglas R. Durko, Associate Dean for Hospital Affairs in the Wright State University School of Medicine. In the first part of this interview, Mr. Durko discusses his background prior to coming to Wright State University and his first work for the Wright State University School of Medicine as Assistant Director of the Greater Miami Valley Subregional Organization for Health Manpower, Education and Training (SOHMET). He then goes on to discuss his departure from the School and his subsequent work with the Miami Valley Health Systems Agency.

In the second …

Newsbulletin Vol. 15, No. 15, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

Newsbulletin Vol. 15, No. 14, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

Secular Contribution Of Religion To The Political Process: The First Amendment And School Aid, The , Louis J. Sirico Jr.

Missouri Law Review

In this Article, I first develop the thesis and evaluate objections to it. I also relate it to the thinking of the Constitution's Framers. Modern Supreme Court cases on church and state then are reviewed in search of acknowledgement of the positive dimensions of church-state relations. I conclude by applying the thesis to cases dealing with government aid to church-related schools and their students.

Assessing If Quality Circle Problem-Solving Techniques Affect The Quality Of The Instructional Teams At Millard North Junior High School, Hannelore Sander Jasa

Student Work

Although Quality Circles have existed for over twenty years, they are presently enjoying the greatest level of interest since their advent. Today, the nature of work in America is changing rapidly. American workers are demanding more voice in matters relevant to their work and many managers are realizing the overall value of multi-level participative management. Workers are often asked to share their observations with team leaders, and supervisors are seeking new techniques for increasing the efficiency and profitability of the work place.

Models For Determining Appropriate Caseload Size For Speech-Language Pathologists In Nebraska, Mary M. Tompkins

Student Work

Appropriate caseload size is a problem that has faced speech-language pathologists in the schools (“Recommended Service Delivery”, 1983) since school speech services were initiated in 1910 (Weaver, 1956). Clinical programs in the schools are often mandated by the state agencies to serve high numbers of communicatively impaired students. The quality of clinical programs may be questionable when speech-language pathologists attempt to serve such large numbers of students.

The Role Of Cost In Educational Decisionmaking For The Handicapped Child, Katharine T. Bartlett

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Beyond Conventional Education: A Definition Of Education Under The Education For All Handicapped Children Act Of 1975, Lauren A. Larson

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Age Appropriateness As A Factor In Educational Placement Decisions, Evelyn M. Pursley

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

How And Why The Law Has Failed: An Historical Analysis Of Services For The Retarded In North Carolina And A Prescription For Change, Karen Sindelar

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

State Response To The Education For All Handicapped Children Act Of 1975

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Educating The Heart: Christian Instruction, Hans Dittmar Muendel

Consensus

No abstract provided.

A Comparison Of Administrator And Teacher Attitudes Toward The Concept Of Career Ladders For Teachers, Harlan C. Rimmerman

Student Work

Education, like any facet of the business world, has problems. Some of these problems, such as financial obligations, are major. Some, such as a lost library book, are minor. Regardless, there remains many problems. In today's educational society, the common perception is that teachers are happy when best left alone. However, there is a growing feeling that teachers feel very isolated, have no way of moving up the career ladder, and fear the process of supervision and evaluation. Chapman and Lowther, in their article "Teacher Satisfaction with Teaching," explained that "teachers want to learn and be motivated. We must increase …