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Voluntary Affirmative Action Compliance In Texas Public Junior Colleges During The Period 1975-1977, J. Harvey Booker

Dissertations (Pre-2016)

None

Teacher Attitudes Toward Computer Literacy., Leroy George Stenzel Jr

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

A survey on attitudes and perceptions toward computer technology was conducted among 464 teachers in five randomly chosen parishes in the State of Louisiana. In each parish one elementary school, one junior high or middle school, and one high school were randomly chosen. The sample included every teacher in each of the chosen schools. A total of 369 (79.5 percent) surveys were returned. The purposes of the study were to delineate, analyze, and document the reasons that teachers may avoid using computer technology. Lack of opportunity, lack of assistance, and lack of equipment and materials appeared to be the primary …

Blood Lactate Removal During Varying Intensities Of Active Recovery Following Supramaximal Work., Stephen Lollar Dodd

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of varying intensities of recovery exercise on the level of blood lactate after a short, supramaximal exercise bout. Seven males were advised of the testing protocol and consented to serve as subjects. All subjects performed an oxygen cost of cycling test and maximal oxygen uptake (VO(,2)(' )max) test prior to the commencement of the recovery tests. The subjects then performed one of four treatments on separate days with 1-4 days of rest between tests. Preceding each treatment the subjects cycled at a workload corresponding to 150% of VO(,2)(' )max for …

(1982) Nobody Can Teach Anyone Anything (1971) By Wilfred Rusk Wees, Philip C. Guin

Collected Papers of Philip C. Guin

In this review, Guin concurs with Wees that, instead of survival schooling the whole purpose of education is to nurture the child's power of thought, since thought is the basic resource in the child's search for purposes and meanings.

The Senior Marketing Officer - An Academic Perspective, James T. Rothe

Historical Working Papers

This paper reports the summary observations and opinions associated with the performance of the senior managerial task and reassesses the marketing educator's responsibilities in light of the experience. The observations and opinions are based on a recently completed two year experience as Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Searle Optical Group (Pearle Vision Centers). Critical observations are made about the role of marketing in the firm, the most vital aspects of thee job, the art-science debate, marketing and finance, working with people, dealing with inflation, and time pressures. These observations are then discussed in the context of the mar;keting …

Language Experience And Learning Center Ideas And Activities A Supplement To The Basal Reader, Marcia Marie Rhone

All Graduate Projects

A handbook has been developed to be used as a supplement to the basal reader with learning centers teaching language experience, and the fundamental skills of reading and writing, The centers were prepared to involve the children in their own learning, to teach the student to read and write the vocabulary he uses in everyday speech, and to allow the low achiever to feel successful.

Reading Workshops For Parents Of Elementary School Children: Reading Aloud To Your Child, Carol Robin Logan

All Graduate Projects

This project was developed to provide teachers with a handbook for the presentation of a set of four separate parent workshops. The purpose of the workshops was to instruct parents to work effectively with their child to improve reading. The handbook was intended: 1. To assist teachers in directing parents in a specific skill area in reading. 2. To provide parents with a method for practicing the skill covered in school with their child. 3. To provide parents with practice in working with a given skill during the workshop time. 4. To provide the parents with follow-up materials to work …

Rationale And Model For Advisories In The Middle School, Charles L. Woodard, Jr.

All Graduate Projects

This project is intended to show the need, practical application, and appropriateness to the curriculum of an advisory program for the middle school child which includes counselling, value clarification, work with communication skills, and social and moral development. Learning activities will be included to meet the defined objectives and an evaluation of strengths and problems at the administrative level will be considered.

A Handbook Developed To Create A Better Understanding Of The Gifted, Nan M. Hake

All Graduate Projects

The problems encountered by gifted students when integrating into the regular self-contained classroom were studied. Parents and peers display their misunderstanding of gifted students by their innocent remarks that adversely affect them. Teachers unwittingly cause discomfort by the unchallenging tasks gifted children are expected to perform. Sixty children from the Wenatchee School District's Gifted Pull-out Program were asked to share some of their concerns pertaining to these problems. Based upon their responses and a survey of the literature, a handbook was compiled to help prevent parents, teachers and peers from misunderstanding the gifted student.

An Item Analysis Of Selected Subtests On The Project Palatisha Development Checklist, Kitty A. Hollow

All Graduate Projects

The Project Palatisha Developmental Checklist (PPDC) is a preschool screening instrument that is used by many different tribal Head Start programs throughout the western United States. An item analysis was made on the Cognitive, Fine Motor, and Language subtests of the PPDC. The sample population consisted of 202 children ages 3 through 5 who were enrolled in Head Start programs. The Head Start programs who participated were located on the Hualapai, Hopi, Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Makah, Quileute, Chehalis, and Yakima Indian Reservations. One Mexican American Head Start program, Campesinos Unidos Inc., also participated in the study. The item analysis consisted …

Bachelor's Degree Programs In Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems 1982-83, Nova University

College of Engineering and Computing Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Center For Science And Engineering, Master Of Science, Computer Science 1982, Nova University

College of Engineering and Computing Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Alumni Association 80th Anniversary : Centaur News : 1902-1982, Alumni Association

Research outputs pre 2011

No abstract provided.

Child Abuse: Information For Teachers Of Young Children, Linda Thomas

Research outputs pre 2011

The subject of child abuse is enormous and important.

For the teacher, the problem presents with greater difficulties than to anyone else in the community. The teacher plays a very important part in the child's life, since the classroom reμresents the first extension out into society from the point of view of the child. The teacher is representative of adult authority, someone who can and should be trusted...

Report On A Seminar Workshop On The General Education Certificate And Advanced Education Entry Certificate Courses, Pat Grimoldby, Doug Hubble

Research outputs pre 2011

The Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) of Mount Lawley College has been responsible for the development of two correspondence courses for'adult Aborigines since 1978. Over the past four years the initial concept of a one year external study course bridging through to tertiary study courses for Aboriginal "aides" has broadened considerably, and encompasses two programs each of 4 units of study available to all post school Aboriginals.

In the first year of the course operation ATEP commissioned an initial feasibility research study and since that time no further studies of the program has been undertaken. The courses have changed dramatically …

Functional Language In Vietnam And Australia : Some Differences In The Use Of Functional Language Between Vietnamese And Australian Speakers, Eleanor A. Ensor

Research outputs pre 2011

The linguistic problems encountered in such areas as phonology and syntax by Vietnamese learning English are already dealt with in several publications. This paper however, explores a further avenue of common problems which are socio-linguistic in nature, relating to the settlement process of Vietnamese into Australian society...

Kentucky Law Survey: Domestic Relations, Louise Everett Graham, Janet Jakubowicz

Law Faculty Scholarly Articles

In the decade since Kentucky's adoption of the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act (UMDA), appellate domestic relations opinions have focused primarily upon property division and child custody. Recent decisions continue this emphasis but also address problems regarding the marital relationship, spousal maintenance, and child support. This article provides a survey of Kentucky law in the field of domestic relations.

Noah And The Golden Turtle: A Selection Of Stories From The East And West For The Esl Student, Sarah Skinner Dunn

Theses

Unavailable.

Concerning Specification Of The Amounts Required For The Public School Finance Funding Formula In Sections 22-50-105 (1) And (2) And 25-20-106, Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, As Amended, And Making An Appropriation Therefor, Colorado General Assembly

Session Laws 1951-2000

No abstract provided.

History Of The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation., Daniel Ray Robertson

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Farming is big business in Louisiana and the Nation. It is essential for the well-being of the United States. The Farm Bureau Federation is the largest voluntary farm organization in the world and has guarded the farming community's welfare during the last sixty years. The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation was started in 1921 on the Dodson farm near Baton Rouge, Louisiana by a handful of dedicated farmers. Today it has grown into an organization with over 64,000 member families. The purpose of this study was to record as completely as possible the History of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation. The …

Search '82 : A Report Of The May Vacation Programme For Gifted And Talented Children, Lou Thompson

Research outputs pre 2011

The report which follows has been prepared by the committee responsible for the organisation of 'Search 82' • From the time of the announced amalgamation of the four campuses to form the Western Australian College of Advanced Education, a group of representative from each campus with concern and expertise in the area of gifted education, has been meeting. on a-regular basis. The May vacation programme was a combination of their efforts and the group is continuing to meet in order to ensure a coordinated approach. While all members of the committee contributed a great deal, special recognition. must be given …

Report Of The Programme Review Committee, John Liddelow, Derek Briggs, John Williamson, Brian Lawrence

Research outputs pre 2011

No abstract provided.

Newsletter, Volume 27, Number 01, January - February 1982

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas Archives

• Psychiatric treatment Addresses chronic Pain and Depressive Illness
• Murgola represents UT MDAH at Workshop on Genetic Translational Accuracy
• Conference to Focus on Psychological Implications of Chronic Illness in Children
• Hybridoma Conference Aimed at Divers Audience of Biological Scientists
• Noteworthy
• Peters Joins Staff as Head of Radiotherapy
• Guidelines Developed for Drug Preparation
• Guidelines for Handling Antineoplastic Agents
• Three Books Published
• Wataru W. Sutow Dies
• New Staff Appointments

An Assessment Of Building-Level Organizational Problems Inolved In Bilingual Education Programs In Selected Elementary Schools., David Allen Holmes

Student Work

From its earliest beginnings the land that is now the United States has attracted a great variety of peoples from many different ethnic and national backgrounds and for many different reasons, (Cooke, 1973, pp. 61-91; 273-301). This fact has created a nation of minorities; each with its own cultural and linguistic heritage.

A Technology Education Inventory Among Northern California High School Principals And Recent Graduates, Linda Rae Markert

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Problem. The primary intent of this investigation was to ascertain the extent to which technological subject matter has been incorporated into the courses offered in Northern California high schools. Personal opinions as well as factual information regarding this issue were elicited from representative samples of high school administrators and recent high school graduates. Procedure. Random samples of high school principals and community college/university students enrolled in English 1A classes were assembled. A Technology Education Inventory was developed for each group surveyed. Survey questionnaire packets were disseminated to a total of 162 high school administrators throughout sixteen Northern California counties. From …

Relationship Of Two Field-Dependent - Independent Measures To Reading And Math Achievement Of Anglo-American, First-Generation Chinese- And Mexican-American Elementary School Children, Pierina Cheng-Noi Wong

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The Field-Dependence-Independence (FDI) cognitive style refers to the relative ability of an individual to perceive elements as discrete from an overall organization. It is most commonly measured by the Portable-Rod-and-Frame Test (PRFT) and the children's Embedded Figure Test (CEFT). This study was concerned with the relationship of PRFT and CEFT to the reading, language, and math achievement scores of Anglo-American, first-generation Chinese- and Mexican-American elementary school children. This study also compared PRFT and CEFT scores among the three ethnic groups and between the boys and girls. The sample for the study consisted of 90 fourth- and fifth-graders with equal numbers …

Videotape Modeling Of Self-Disclosing Behavior In Counselor Trainees In Practicum Experiences, Manouchehr Moshggou

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the effects of videotape modeling of self-disclosing behavior on counselor trainees. More specifically, the study was designed to determine whether an increased willingness to disclose one's attitudes and opinions in appropriate situations could be taught to counselor trainees as part of their training. The subjects were two groups of counselor trainees selected, not on a random basis, but on the basis of their availability from two different sections in the Counseling Practicum at Fresno State University. One group (the Experimental group, with l2 counselors) was provided self-disclosing training, and the other was not provided self-disclosing training and …

Henri Temianka Correspondence; (Bodnar), Nina Bodnar

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.

The Children's House: Review Of A Decade Of Prekindergarten Education In A Laboratory Setting On A University Campus, Darlene J. Janovy

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The purpose of this thesis was to trace the development of The Children's House at Mankato State University from its establishment in 1972 to the close of the 1981-82 school year. This study provided histori­cal data to document the development and progress of the program through a combination of sources including The Children's House files, University records, personal files and recollections of the writer, and personal in­terviews with key persons in the history of the program. The study pro­vided data and descriptions in regard to program philosophy, design and curriculum, funding, staffing and facilities. A review of the literature provided …

A Projected Enrollment Study Of The Papillion-Lavista Public School District, Harland D. Cook

Student Work

The Papillion-LaVista Public School District had an enrollment of less than 400 students in 1957. Over 25,000 people now live in its twenty-four square mile area and send approximately 6,000 children to its seven elementary schools, two junior high schools, and one senior high school.