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A Study Of The Employment Of 1969 Central Washington State College Graduates In Education, Floy Joanne Lanegan
A Study Of The Employment Of 1969 Central Washington State College Graduates In Education, Floy Joanne Lanegan
All Master's Theses
In an effort to offer an effective preparation program for prospective teachers, the institution rrrust first analyze its present status--"What are we now doing?" Such an assessment, a point of reference, is necessary before speculations about modifications can be put into action. The problem undertaken in this study was to ascertain the status of the 1969 teacher education graduates from Central Washington State College in regard to their major field of preparation and subsequent placerrent within, or outside that field of preparation.
Selected Experiences And Teaching Procedures, Using Clay As A Medium, For Developing Creativity In The Nine-To-Eleven Year-Old, Linda Claire Hohn
Selected Experiences And Teaching Procedures, Using Clay As A Medium, For Developing Creativity In The Nine-To-Eleven Year-Old, Linda Claire Hohn
All Master's Theses
In the opinion of the investigator, the experiment reported reinforces the hypothesis that greater imagination and creative ability can be fostered in the nine-to-eleven year-old through giving primary consideration to the developmental needs of this age group when presenting a medium. Also that a systematically structured approach to the use of the medium facilitates the child's creative growth and makes progress an unavoidable issue.
Designing And Production Of Original Jewelry And Micro-Sculpture, Dick W. Chandlee
Designing And Production Of Original Jewelry And Micro-Sculpture, Dick W. Chandlee
All Master's Theses
It was the intent of this study to create a series of original pieces of jewelry and micro-sculpture employing new ideas with traditional methods and techniques; (1) combining common gadgets of everyday use into unusual surroundings in order to create a piece of jewelry; and (2) applying new concepts in the manufacturing of jewelry by means of experimental castings.
The Effects Of Free And Forced Choice With A Time Gradient And Monetary Incentive In A Serial Learning Task, Ernest Joseph Lucier Jr.
The Effects Of Free And Forced Choice With A Time Gradient And Monetary Incentive In A Serial Learning Task, Ernest Joseph Lucier Jr.
All Master's Theses
This experiment was designed to determine the effects of free and forced choice within time gradients of five and eight seconds using monetary incentive on a serial learning task. A series of nonsense symbols were successively presented to thirty-six subjects whose task was to learn the serial with the least number of exposures.
United States-Russian Relations, March Through November 1917: A Study Of Misunderstanding, Robert N. Estes
United States-Russian Relations, March Through November 1917: A Study Of Misunderstanding, Robert N. Estes
All Master's Theses
This paper will study the relationship between the newly established Russian Provisional Government and the United States, March through November of 1917. The purpose of this study is to describe the diplomatic relations between the two governments and to illuminate the shortcomings of the United States in these relations.
The Grading Of Men’S Physical Education Activities In The Small Four-Year Colleges Of Oregon, Washington And California, John A. Beck
The Grading Of Men’S Physical Education Activities In The Small Four-Year Colleges Of Oregon, Washington And California, John A. Beck
All Master's Theses
What grading method of activity courses in small colleges is best meeting the needs of the students involved? What is the most prevalent method used? Is grading outmoded -- a thing of the past? These are the basic questions to be answered by this study.
A Study Of Selected Central Washington Secondary Principals’ Effectiveness From Teachers’ Perceptions And Principals’ Estimates Of These Perceptions, Albert E. Carpenter Jr.
A Study Of Selected Central Washington Secondary Principals’ Effectiveness From Teachers’ Perceptions And Principals’ Estimates Of These Perceptions, Albert E. Carpenter Jr.
All Master's Theses
The problem to be investigated was the absence of data about the degree of agreement between the principal and his staff as to his effectiveness as an educational leader.
The Effects Of Conferencing On Teacher And Pupil Verbal Behavior In The Classroom, Dwayne B. Fickel
The Effects Of Conferencing On Teacher And Pupil Verbal Behavior In The Classroom, Dwayne B. Fickel
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to determine the behavioral effects of conferencing with high school teachers following observations of their behavior in the classroom. The basis of observation, feedback, and conferencing was Flanders' System of Interaction Analysis. All observations were recorded, but feedback was given only to the experimental group.
The Effect Of Self-Directed Structure Versus Adult-Directed Structure In The Learning Of Articulation Skills In First And Second Grade Boys And Girls, Doris Elaine Haley
The Effect Of Self-Directed Structure Versus Adult-Directed Structure In The Learning Of Articulation Skills In First And Second Grade Boys And Girls, Doris Elaine Haley
All Master's Theses
The comparative effectiveness of two speech correction approaches was studied in the therapeutic situation (within the program and the setting of the public school). The Van Riper adult-directed auditory stimulation method, used by many speech therapists today, was compared with a self-directed and modified Backus and Beasley approach to sound correction. The problem resolved was: Which method will be most effective in helping first and second grade children acquire adequate articulation skills?
Luminous Multiple And Serial Systems As An Expression Of The Infinite, James Bradley Barnaby
Luminous Multiple And Serial Systems As An Expression Of The Infinite, James Bradley Barnaby
All Master's Theses
The visual expression of the infinite; the feeling of endless and inexhaustable progression or the relation of all works is my primary concern.
An Outdoor Education Field Study Guidebook For The Intermediate Grades, James Arthur Asmussen
An Outdoor Education Field Study Guidebook For The Intermediate Grades, James Arthur Asmussen
All Master's Theses
The purpose in constructing and developing a student field study guidebook was to make the outdoor education program for the Tacoma School District, or possibly other school districts, a more complete and unified program, and a program that would encourage students to achieve the outdoor education objectives.
The Breeding Biology Of The Mountain Chickadee (Parus Gambeli), Donald Frederick Martin
The Breeding Biology Of The Mountain Chickadee (Parus Gambeli), Donald Frederick Martin
All Master's Theses
The breeding biology of the Mountain Chickadee (Parus gambeli) was studied in 1968, 1969, 1970 in the Robinson Canyon, 13 miles west of Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington.
Greco-Roman Wrestling: Moves, Counters And Drills With A 16mm Instructional Film Suppliment, Darren Lee Sipe
Greco-Roman Wrestling: Moves, Counters And Drills With A 16mm Instructional Film Suppliment, Darren Lee Sipe
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to develop an Instructional 16 mm color film on Greco-Roman wrestling moves, counters, and drills which would benefit those on all levels interested in the use of upperbody wrestling techniques. To achieve this objective it was necessary to determine the moves, counters and drills which are most successfully used in Greco-Roman wrestling. This was accomplished by means of a questionnaire and by personal interviews with nationally and internationally known coaches and competitors. The results of the questionnaires and interviews formed the basis for the 16 mm color film and for the explanations used to …
The Preparation Of A Graduate Eb Alto Saxophone Recital, Thomas G. Barber
The Preparation Of A Graduate Eb Alto Saxophone Recital, Thomas G. Barber
All Master's Theses
For years there has been a controversy about whether a person must be a good performer to be a good teacher. It is the writer's hypothesis that the musicianship developed in becoming a better performer will help one to become a better teacher.
The Effects Of A Perceptual-Motor Training Program On The Development Of Motor Perception Skills On Kindergarten Children, James H. Gaston
The Effects Of A Perceptual-Motor Training Program On The Development Of Motor Perception Skills On Kindergarten Children, James H. Gaston
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to partially evaluate the effectiveness of a kindergarten perceptual-motor training program in regard to improvement of motor skills. In this evaluation the primary effort will be to measure those aspects of readiness which are closely related to the specific objectives of the perceptual motor training program. A secondary effort will be made to evaluate the general efforts of the training on aspects of readiness less closely related to the specific objectives of the program. The hypothesis upon which the present study is predicated is that there will be significant difference in motor perception skills …
A Comparison Of A Block Program With The More Traditional System Of Scheduling Speech Therapy In The Public Schools, Jean Cutlip
A Comparison Of A Block Program With The More Traditional System Of Scheduling Speech Therapy In The Public Schools, Jean Cutlip
All Master's Theses
The study was initiated to compare the block system of scheduling speech correction services in the public schools with the traditional intermittent system of scheduling. The question this study sought to answer was: Does the type of scheduling have an effect on the progress made by children? Opinions, regarding the two methods of scheduling, were sought from the classroom teachers whose students were involved in the study.
The Effect Of Athletics On The Athlete, Ronald Dwaine Snow
The Effect Of Athletics On The Athlete, Ronald Dwaine Snow
All Master's Theses
This study was concerned with the effects of athletics on the athlete with reference to scholarship, discipline, holding power and character. Specifically, criteria were empirically selected by which each of the traits above could be judged both for athletes and non-athletes and statistical comparisons made between the athletes and non-athletes on each of the traits.
An Analysis Of The Washington Junior High School Principal's Time Distribution, John Keras
An Analysis Of The Washington Junior High School Principal's Time Distribution, John Keras
All Master's Theses
In this study an analysis was made of the time distribution of the junior high school principal in the state of Washington. Included in this analysis was a compilation of the non-administrative responsibilities performed by the principal, responsibilities which indirectly caused an ineffective distribution of his time. In order to make such an investigation it was necessary to answer the following questions about Washington junior high school principals: 1. What training and experience did the principal have when selected as a principal? What was his major academic preparation? 2. What is the organization of the principal’s school in terms of …
Current Status Of Chamber Ensembles In The First-Class High Schools Of Washington State, Dennis C. Crabb
Current Status Of Chamber Ensembles In The First-Class High Schools Of Washington State, Dennis C. Crabb
All Master's Theses
The problem concerned in this paper is to establish the extent to which ensembles are used as a teaching method in music departments of the high schools of the first-class school districts of Washington State.
The Effect Of Circuit Training On The Physical Fitness Of Fourth Grade Boys And Girls Compared To Traditionally Accepted Calisthenics, Larry J. Mataya
The Effect Of Circuit Training On The Physical Fitness Of Fourth Grade Boys And Girls Compared To Traditionally Accepted Calisthenics, Larry J. Mataya
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this study: (1) To compare the regular physical education program of the fourth grade with an experimental physical education program of the fourth grade; and (2) to compare physical fitness of boys and girls of the two groups before and after the study.
A Study Of The Influence Of The Lyrical Prose Novels Of Virginia Woolf And Hermann Hesse On The Creative Process In Intaglio Printmaking, Kathleen Heather Embree
A Study Of The Influence Of The Lyrical Prose Novels Of Virginia Woolf And Hermann Hesse On The Creative Process In Intaglio Printmaking, Kathleen Heather Embree
All Master's Theses
It is the purpose of this study (1) to emphasize the complementary union between literature and the visual arts; (2) to limit the exploration to those specific lyrical prose writers: Hermann Hesse and Virginia Woolf; (3) to create prints utilizing the novel as a source of image-gathering but which do not retain this identity in the finished work; (4) I to experiment with the division of the plates, as well as cutouts for the effect of creating spatial illusion or imaginary space.
Group Counseling The Underachieving New College Student, Kenneth F. Burda
Group Counseling The Underachieving New College Student, Kenneth F. Burda
All Master's Theses
The present study will deal with underachievement on the college level. A critical examination of the progress and process of underachievers in a group setting will be attempted. The major difference will be this experiment will be geared to help underachievers before they become probationaries.
Stylistic Characteristics Of Randall Thompson's Choral Music, Robert Hugh Creigh
Stylistic Characteristics Of Randall Thompson's Choral Music, Robert Hugh Creigh
All Master's Theses
Randall Thompson's choral music, widely performed by professional groups, colleges, and choirs from public schools, establishes this composer as one of the foremost in contemporary music. In view of such popularity, it would seem that choral directors should more fully acquaint themselves with some of the idiomatic characteristics of his style.
An Attempt To Develop Automatic Sequential Language Skills In Kindergarten Children, Stanley Goodrich
An Attempt To Develop Automatic Sequential Language Skills In Kindergarten Children, Stanley Goodrich
All Master's Theses
The purpose of this study was to determine if a group of kindergarten children, after receiving instructional activities designed to develop automatic-sequential language skills, would differ from a matched control group not receiving such instruction. The design of the study called for the administration of the three ITPA subtests, Visual-Motor Sequencing, Auditory-Vocal Sequencing, and Auditory-Vocal Automatic, to both groups prior to and following the program of instructional activities.
A Survey Of The Quantitative Elements Of The Media Programs Available In The Public Schools Within The Estacada Union High School District, Vernon Edward Hess
A Survey Of The Quantitative Elements Of The Media Programs Available In The Public Schools Within The Estacada Union High School District, Vernon Edward Hess
All Master's Theses
Information regarding staff, budget, facilities, equipment, materials and services provided by the media programs of the public schools within the Estacada Union High School District was not available. The problem was to gather data on each specific item and present it in a usable manner. The purpose of this study was to determine the weaknesses that could be identified by comparing the quantitative elements of the media programs available in the individual school with evaluative criteria provided by the requirements and recommendations of state and national media standards.
A Survey Of High School Media Production Facilities In First Class School Districts In Western Washington, Henry Kiyoshi Maruoka
A Survey Of High School Media Production Facilities In First Class School Districts In Western Washington, Henry Kiyoshi Maruoka
All Master's Theses
As more emphasis is placed on high schools to change towards a more flexible program to meet the learning needs of the students, teachers must be provided with adequate instructional materials that are up-to-date and relevant. The services rendered by a well-organized local production center are an important facet of a media program that can assist in achieving these needs.
A Study Of The Student Orientation Program In The Nine Junior High Schools In The Highline School District, Kenneth Teller
A Study Of The Student Orientation Program In The Nine Junior High Schools In The Highline School District, Kenneth Teller
All Master's Theses
It was the purpose of this study (1) to discover the existing practices of conducting orientation programs for new students entering the nine junior high schools in the Highline School District, and (2) to determine to what degree these programs are meeting the needs of these students.
Tee-Ball, Merl E. Brothers
Tee-Ball, Merl E. Brothers
All Master's Theses
The hypothesis of this study was that boys between the ages of seven to nine playing Tee-ball would receive a significantly higher number of opportunities to learn baseball skills than boys playing in the Atom Leagues; and as a result of the greater number of opportunities to learn, Tee-ball would result in greater improvement than would Atom ball over one season.
Contingency Management In A Language Development Program, James E. Clark
Contingency Management In A Language Development Program, James E. Clark
All Master's Theses
The problem was two-fold. The first part of the problem was the investigation of whether a person with no formal training in speech could successfully administer Gray's (1970) language development program. The second part of the problem was the investigation of whether the two subjects involved would gain the ability to use new language structures.
An Evaluation Of Three Techniques For The Quantitative Sampling Of Marsh Invertebrates, John T. Falkenbury
An Evaluation Of Three Techniques For The Quantitative Sampling Of Marsh Invertebrates, John T. Falkenbury
All Master's Theses
The present study was designed to develop, compare, and evaluate three methods for quantitatively sampling the invertebrate standing crop on the water surface of dense cattail (Typha latifolia) marshes at 19 sites around the periphery of Caliche Lake in Grant County, Washington.