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The Challenge: Magazine Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 14, Winter 2005), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jan 2005

The Challenge: Magazine Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 14, Winter 2005), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: Magazine Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 13, Summer 2004), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jul 2004

The Challenge: Magazine Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 13, Summer 2004), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: Magazine Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 12, Winter 2004), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jan 2004

The Challenge: Magazine Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 12, Winter 2004), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 11, Summer 2003), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jul 2003

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 11, Summer 2003), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 10, Winter 2003, Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jan 2003

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 10, Winter 2003, Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 9, Summer 2002), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jul 2002

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 9, Summer 2002), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 8, Winter 2002), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jan 2002

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 8, Winter 2002), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 7,Summer 2001), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jul 2001

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 7,Summer 2001), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 5, Summer 2000), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jul 2000

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 5, Summer 2000), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 6, Winter 2000), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor Jan 2000

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 6, Winter 2000), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 4, Winter 1999), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Jan 1999

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 4, Winter 1999), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 3, Spring 1999), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Jan 1999

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 3, Spring 1999), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: Magazine For The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 1, Spring 1998)), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor, Marcus Duke, Designer Apr 1998

The Challenge: Magazine For The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 1, Spring 1998)), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Editor, Marcus Duke, Designer

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 2, Winter 1998), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman Jan 1998

The Challenge: The Newsletter Of The Center For Gifted Studies (No. 2, Winter 1998), Center For Gifted Studies, Tracy Inman

Gifted Studies Publications

No abstract provided.


Ua45/1/2 Bulletin, Vol. 68, No. 2, Wku Registrar Feb 1991

Ua45/1/2 Bulletin, Vol. 68, No. 2, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Graduate course catalog and informational booklet regarding Western Kentucky University.


A Study Of Types Of Presentations & Materials Utilized In Selected Title I Math Programs In Kentucky, Judith White Apr 1981

A Study Of Types Of Presentations & Materials Utilized In Selected Title I Math Programs In Kentucky, Judith White

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Two groups of Title I Math teachers, one representing school systems which reported second and third grade student achievement gains of one year or more on the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills for 1978-79, and one group which reported gains of less than eight months, were surveyed in an effort to identify which methods of presentation and types of materials apparently contributed to the most successful Title I Math programs, in terms of student achievement gains.

A study of survey results indicated that a Title I Math pull-out program served by a teacher in groups of less than ten students …


A Comparative Study Of Academic Achievement Of Students From Phased-Elective Social Studies Curriculum With Students From A Traditional Social Studies Curriculum, Dennis Minnix Jul 1979

A Comparative Study Of Academic Achievement Of Students From Phased-Elective Social Studies Curriculum With Students From A Traditional Social Studies Curriculum, Dennis Minnix

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In this study, the academic achievement of two groups of University students was compared. The control group consisted of 15 students who had attended a traditional high school. The experimental group consisted of 25 students who had attended a high school which utilized a phased-elective curriculum design.

The students were observed at three points in their schooling. First, students were compared at the end of the eighth grade to determine if any significant difference existed prior to their exposure to the two high school programs. Next, students were observed at the end of their high school education by comparing scores …


Exploring Childhood: Discovering Teens, Nancy Erickson Jul 1976

Exploring Childhood: Discovering Teens, Nancy Erickson

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This is a study of a practicum-based child development curriculum for eighth grade students in a middle school setting. One hundred students were tested on self-image concepts and attitudes toward young children after they had been exposed to the curriculum. The experimental group was involved in the "Exploring Childhood" course which gave them experience in actual child care agencies in the community. The control group students used the more traditional child development unit in the home economics program.

Testing showed that the experimental group made significantly higher self-concept scores than the control group. There was no significant difference between the …


A Position Paper Of Environmental Education For Nelson County, Geneva B. Hunt Aug 1974

A Position Paper Of Environmental Education For Nelson County, Geneva B. Hunt

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The results of a survey, concerning environmental education taken of the educators of the Nelson County School System, indicated a need for environmental education workshops and classes.

The status of environmental education in the nation and in Kentucky were studied and compared. A research was done of the status of environmental education in Nelson County, and implications were drawn for implementing environmental education in the Nelson County School System.

A tentative program for implementing environmental education in the Nelson Country schools was given, and a bibliography of resources and materials to be used in said program was included.


A Suggestive Guide For The Development Of Moral & Spiritual Values In Certain Curriculum Areas In The Elementary School, Belle Burks Jul 1956

A Suggestive Guide For The Development Of Moral & Spiritual Values In Certain Curriculum Areas In The Elementary School, Belle Burks

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Since the beginning of her teaching career, the writer has cherished the hope that the day would come when opportunity and freedom would be given whereby the classroom teacher might saturate her teaching, and that without fear, with those values that exalt and refine the life of each youth that she endeavors to guide. That day has dawned! During recent years seminars, workshops and conferences have been held and the Kentucky program for Moral and Spiritual Education has been recognized as providing a formula which is acceptable to public schools. It is true that spiritual values have always been taught …


Building A Curriculum For The Rineyville School, H. L. Perkins Aug 1954

Building A Curriculum For The Rineyville School, H. L. Perkins

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

I shall approach this study, both from a survey of the vocation that the students have followed when out of school, and by what they have recommended to be offered in high school. By listing the subjects most needed when out in life, and also a list of the subjects that they would take, should they have their high school days to go over again, should help us to determine just what curriculum to offer.


A Study Of The Effect Of Growth In Reading Achievement Upon The Total Personality Of The Child, Lillie Nix Aug 1944

A Study Of The Effect Of Growth In Reading Achievement Upon The Total Personality Of The Child, Lillie Nix

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of reading achievement as measured by a standardized test of reading, upon the total personality of the child, as measured by a standardized test of personality.


Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 6, No. 6, Western Kentucky University Apr 1923

Ua12/2/1 Normal Heights, Vol. 6, No. 6, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter and course catalog, this issue promotes the summer school.