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Identifying Characteristics To Use As Descriptors Of Educators’ Potential For Acquiring Computer Literacy, Leota W. Coffey Aug 1985

Identifying Characteristics To Use As Descriptors Of Educators’ Potential For Acquiring Computer Literacy, Leota W. Coffey

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine whether certain characteristics of public school administrators are present which can be used as descriptors for other educators' potential for acquiring computer literacy from a specific staff development model. Procedure. Participants in the study were 44 public school administrators from the Northwest Education Region of North Carolina. The study was quasi-experimental, using a pretest, treatment, and posttest design. The treatment of the subjects consisted of six three-hour sessions of computer literacy training. It was administered over a 12-week period of time. A model for staff development of computer literacy was designed …


1985 July 08 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Jul 1985

1985 July 08 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 June 10 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Jun 1985

1985 June 10 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 June 3 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Jun 1985

1985 June 3 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 May 13 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University May 1985

1985 May 13 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 May 6 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University May 1985

1985 May 6 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


Religion And Education: A Study Of The Interrelationship Between Fundamentalism And Education In Contemporary America, Lanny R. Bowers May 1985

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 …


Spatial Perception As A Predictor Of Success In Higher Mathematics, Lou A. Rolen May 1985

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 …


A Study Of Students' Perceptions Of Counseling Services In Programs Designed To Improve Their Academic Achievement Level, Marilyn R. Bowers May 1985

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 …


Bases Of Character Education In The United States, 1607-1983, Beverly L. White May 1985

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 …


1985 April 15 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Apr 1985

1985 April 15 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 April 08 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Apr 1985

1985 April 08 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 April 1 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Apr 1985

1985 April 1 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 March 11 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Mar 1985

1985 March 11 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 March 4 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Mar 1985

1985 March 4 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 February 18 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Feb 1985

1985 February 18 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 February 11 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Feb 1985

1985 February 11 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 February 7 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Feb 1985

1985 February 7 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 January 14 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Jan 1985

1985 January 14 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 January 7 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Jan 1985

1985 January 7 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


The Buccaneer (1985), East Tennessee State University Jan 1985

The Buccaneer (1985), East Tennessee State University

ETSU Yearbooks

The Buccaneer (1985), a yearbook published by the students of East Tennessee State University.


1985 Staff Senate By-Laws, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Jan 1985

1985 Staff Senate By-Laws, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1985 Staff Senate Constitution, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Jan 1985

1985 Staff Senate Constitution, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


Archives Of Appalachia Newsletter (Volume 06, Number 02, 1985), Archives Of Appalachia, East Tennessee State University Jan 1985

Archives Of Appalachia Newsletter (Volume 06, Number 02, 1985), Archives Of Appalachia, East Tennessee State University

Archives of Appalachia Newsletter

The Archives of Appalachia Newsletter, produced by the Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University from 1979-1993.


Archives Of Appalachia Newsletter (Volume 06, Number 03, 1985), Archives Of Appalachia, East Tennessee State University Jan 1985

Archives Of Appalachia Newsletter (Volume 06, Number 03, 1985), Archives Of Appalachia, East Tennessee State University

Archives of Appalachia Newsletter

The Archives of Appalachia Newsletter, produced by the Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University from 1979-1993.


Archives Of Appalachia Newsletter (Volume 07, Number 01, 1985), Archives Of Appalachia, East Tennessee State University Jan 1985

Archives Of Appalachia Newsletter (Volume 07, Number 01, 1985), Archives Of Appalachia, East Tennessee State University

Archives of Appalachia Newsletter

The Archives of Appalachia Newsletter, produced by the Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University from 1979-1993.


Now & Then (Volume 02, Issues 01-02, 1985), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University Jan 1985

Now & Then (Volume 02, Issues 01-02, 1985), Center Of Excellence For Appalachian Studies And Services, East Tennessee State University

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine

Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 02, Issues 01-02, published in 1985. This combined Winter/Spring issue focuses on Appalachian women, highlighting work that reflects their daily lives, creative expression, and social roles within family and community. Through literary writing, historical study, interviews, and photography, the issue emphasizes perspectives often overlooked in traditional narratives, revealing both the challenges and resilience of women in the region. Regular features provide context for cultural and educational initiatives that support Appalachian communities, situating women's experiences within the broader social and cultural landscape. By integrating personal narratives and regional context, this issue presents a …


1984 December 10 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University Dec 1984

1984 December 10 - Staff Senate Agenda And Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


1984 December 3 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Dec 1984

1984 December 3 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.


Power Motivation And Power Style In Higher Education Administration (Personal Power), Nancy L. Garland Dec 1984

Power Motivation And Power Style In Higher Education Administration (Personal Power), Nancy L. Garland

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The problem of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between selected personal characteristics of higher education administrators and their perceived levels of power motivation and power style. The techniques of ex post facto research were used in this study. The Power Management Inventory developed by Jay Hall and James Hawker was selected as the appropriate instrument for use in this study. The Power Management Inventory was designed to provide a comparison between one's espoused theory (power motivation) and one's theory in action (power style). A personal data sheet was used to obtain information concerning the personal characteristics …