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A Qualitative Study Of Seminary Principals For The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Eric W. Johnson
A Qualitative Study Of Seminary Principals For The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Eric W. Johnson
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
This qualitative study investigates how leadership is embodied within the role of seminary principals in released-time seminaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This study utilized a grounded theory approach and constant comparative analysis while triangulating the data obtained from personal interviews, participant observations, and analysis of documents. The primary sources of data came from the personal experiences and perspectives of four principals, eight teachers, and one area administrator that are analyzed through biographical interviews.
Analyses of the data were completed to determine common themes of leadership that were embodied by principals in released-time seminaries for The …
Utah Middle-Level School Community Councils: An Evaluation Of Compliance, Processes, And Perceived Impact, Richard Jackson Nygaard
Utah Middle-Level School Community Councils: An Evaluation Of Compliance, Processes, And Perceived Impact, Richard Jackson Nygaard
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The historical perspective of schools in our democratic society provides a framework of tension between local parent and community control versus professional and state control of public school decisions. Today, federal and state requirements demand increased student achievement. The state of Utah requires each public school to have a school community council (SCC) that is responsible for the development of plans for school improvement. Limited funds are provided to each school community council through the School LAND Trust Program to assist in the implementation of the developed plans for the purpose of increased student achievement. Three Utah middlelevel school community …
School Systems In Communist China (1949-1963), Ting Chih Lang
School Systems In Communist China (1949-1963), Ting Chih Lang
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to conduct historical research of the educational systems of the People's Republic of China during the period of 1949-1963. It is hoped that this study will help to clarify the Chinese Communist regime's approach to education and some of the problems encountered in its attempt to mold an educational system suitable for its economic and political need and purpose. More specifically, this study met the following objectives:
- To know the picture of the school ladder.
- To understand the deviation between actual practice and propaganda of Communist China's education.
- To comprehend relationships between Party …
Some Background Considerations To The Establishment Of A Consortium Of Four Intermountain States, In The Area Of Independent Study, Suresh C. Kaushik
Some Background Considerations To The Establishment Of A Consortium Of Four Intermountain States, In The Area Of Independent Study, Suresh C. Kaushik
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The growth of Independent Study divisions of the state-supported educational institutions of the area covered by the states of Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming, and the increasing demands for the establishment of new curricular offerings, coupled with these states' limited financial resources, make the exploration of possible cooperative offerings a rather crucial necessity.
The purpose of this study was to develop and appraise the climate for developing a consortium of the Independent Study divisions of Utah State University, University of Utah, University of Nevada, University of Idaho, and University of Wyoming. A systematic sequence of approach for accomplishing the stated …
A Forecast And Analysis Of Educational Events Identified By Utah Educators, David Thatcher Handley
A Forecast And Analysis Of Educational Events Identified By Utah Educators, David Thatcher Handley
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to determine how Utah educators and school board members view the future of education in the state. This was done by comparing the ratings for importance and the predictions on the time of occurrence of 53 educational events. An event was an incident or happening which might effect the education of the state. The hypotheses were based on the assumption that the various educational groups would hold differing views concerning the future of Utah education.
Procedure
The study provided data on the perceptions of 236 individuals representing five groups of educational participants (State …
A Study Of The Optional Seven Period Day As It Is Operating At Logan High School, Boyd L. Applegarth
A Study Of The Optional Seven Period Day As It Is Operating At Logan High School, Boyd L. Applegarth
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
Education is laboring under a mantle of criticism. This is neither a new nor a unique situation, but if this caviling approach will elevate the quality of education offered the youth of America it should be welcomed by educators and laymen alike.