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A Study Of The Actual And Ideal Role Perceptions Of Instructional Supervisors In The Public Schools In The Counties Of Tennessee, Jane W. Afifi
A Study Of The Actual And Ideal Role Perceptions Of Instructional Supervisors In The Public Schools In The Counties Of Tennessee, Jane W. Afifi
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The purpose of this study was the description of the instructional supervisory role in the state of Tennessee as perceived by county public school instructional supervisors. The description constituted a determination of differences which exist between the actual and ideal role perceptions of county instructional supervisors. The determination was thought to be essential for movement toward role congruency, enhancement of instructional supervisory behavior, and the heightening of teacher-student engagement opportunities.
Prioritization And Assessment Of Educational Goals, Harriet D. Rogers
Prioritization And Assessment Of Educational Goals, Harriet D. Rogers
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The problem of this study was to determine the prioritization and assessment of educational goals in a selected school system. The purpose of this study was to engage citizens, administrators, teachers, and students in the prioritization and assessment of unified educational goals for public schools. The sample size for the study consisted of 117 participants in the following groups: (1) representative community group; (2) administrator group; (3) teacher group; and (4) student group. Separate meetings for each group were conducted, and each participant was asked to complete Phi Delta Kappa's Individual Goal Rating Sheet and the Individual Rating of the …
A Comparison Of Priority Ratings Of Evaluative Criteria For Instructional Personnel, Cynthia A. Suarez
A Comparison Of Priority Ratings Of Evaluative Criteria For Instructional Personnel, Cynthia A. Suarez
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The purpose of this study was to compare the priority ratings given to evaluative criteria of four groups within the education profession--superintendents, secondary supervisors, secondary principals, and secondary teachers. The research sought to determine whether or not factors of agreement existed among the four groups of people regarding their attitudes toward important teacher characteristics. A total of fifty-two subjects from four occupational roles was used: thirteen superintendents, thirteen supervisors, thirteen principals, and thirteen teachers. The subjects were administered the Teacher Characteristics Q Sort, a ninety-item sort of adjectives. The results were factor analyzed, and four significant factors emerged. Factor A …
An Analysis Of The Educational Experiences And Views Of Jesse Stuart, Jack R. Garland
An Analysis Of The Educational Experiences And Views Of Jesse Stuart, Jack R. Garland
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the educational experiences and views of Jesse Stuart through selected writings, speeches, and the educational positions that he held. Stuart, over a time span of fifty years, held over nine different educational positions. They were: teacher at Cane Creek Elementary School, Greenup County, Kentucky, 1924; teacher at Warnock High School, Greenup County, Kentucky, 1929-1930; principal of Greenup City High School, Greenup, Kentucky, 1930-1931; Superintendent of the Greenup County School System, 1932-1933; principal of McKell High School in Greenup County, Kentucky, 1933-1937; teacher of Remedial English at Soutli Shore High School in Portsmouth, …
Identifying Criteria For The Conduct Of Professional Negotiations And Analyzing Opinions Of Tennessee Public School Superintendents Toward The Criteria, William J. Morrell
Identifying Criteria For The Conduct Of Professional Negotiations And Analyzing Opinions Of Tennessee Public School Superintendents Toward The Criteria, William J. Morrell
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Purpose. The purpose of the study was to identify criteria for the use by public school administrators and their staffs in conducting matters pertaining to professional negotiations and to analyze opinions of Tennessee public school superintendents toward selected criteria. Interrelationships were tested among nine independent variables and ten dependent variables. (Abstract shortened.)
Attitudes Toward Items In The Professional Negotiation Process As Expressed By Kentucky School Board Chairpersons And Teacher Association Presidents, William A. Bell
Attitudes Toward Items In The Professional Negotiation Process As Expressed By Kentucky School Board Chairpersons And Teacher Association Presidents, William A. Bell
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Purpose of Study. Disagreement was prevalent as American school boards and teacher associations attempted to reach consensus on what items should be negotiated at the collective bargaining table. This struggle to reach consensus clearly suggested an uncompromising need for additional research related to this perplexing problem. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze those items in educational collective negotiations that Here viewed by Kentucky school board chairpersons and Kentucky teacher association presidents as negotiable items suitable for the negotiation process.(Abstract shortened.)
An Analysis Of Three Selected Mental Maturity Measures In Predicting Academic Achievement Of Students For Educational Decision Makers, Robert M. Davis
An Analysis Of Three Selected Mental Maturity Measures In Predicting Academic Achievement Of Students For Educational Decision Makers, Robert M. Davis
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The Problem. The problem was to determine by comparison which of the three selected mental maturity measures was the best predictor of achievement in mathematics and reading as measured by the Peabody Individual Achievement Test. (Abstract shortened.)
Management By Objectives: The Process And Status Of Implementation In State Departments Of Education And Selected School Districts, James B. Osborne
Management By Objectives: The Process And Status Of Implementation In State Departments Of Education And Selected School Districts, James B. Osborne
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Purpose. The problem of this study was: (1) to determine which of the fifty state departments of education in the United States were participating in a Management by Objectives (MBG) system of management; (2) to determine which of the public school districts identified by their respective state departments of education were utilizing an MBO system of management; (3) to determine how such a system was installed in each agency; and (4) to determine if the concepts and techniques of MBO, as practiced in selected educational agencies, favorably compared to the standards established for this study. Method. The descriptive-survey method of …
Evolution Of Administrative And Supervisory Theory, James C. Miller
Evolution Of Administrative And Supervisory Theory, James C. Miller
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Problem. The problem of this study was to determine if there were common administrative concepts in important theories of three different eras. (Abstract shortened.)
Relationship Between Personal Characteristics Of School Board Members And Importance Assigned To Educational Problems, Jerry F. Ward
Relationship Between Personal Characteristics Of School Board Members And Importance Assigned To Educational Problems, Jerry F. Ward
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Purpose. The purpose of the study was to determine whether there were statistically significant relationships between selected personal characteristics of school board members of the First Development District of Tennessee and the relative importance those board members assigned to selected problem areas in education. Interrelationships were tested among ten dependent variables and thirteen independent variables. Methods and Procedures. The data were collected through the use of a two-part instrument sent to eighty-eight board members of the First District. Part I collected data on personal characteristics of board members; Part II identified the relative importance board members assigned to the selected …
Energy Guidelines For School Facilities, Nancy C. Hicks
Energy Guidelines For School Facilities, Nancy C. Hicks
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Purpose. The purpose of the study was to determine energy conservation practices in selected school systems and to identify practical means of efficient utilization of energy resources as they relate to educational facilities. As a part of this study, guidelines to improve the utilization of energy resources in practical ways were developed. (Abstract shortened.)
A Description Of The Role Of The Public School Science Supervisor: 1895 To 1976, Judy Harmon
A Description Of The Role Of The Public School Science Supervisor: 1895 To 1976, Judy Harmon
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The Problem. The problem was to investigate the role of the public school science supervisor in the United States as perceived by recognized authorities, through the identification and description of beginnings, developments, trends, and projections found in scientific and educational literature. (Abstract shortened.)
Employment Status Of Female Administrators And Attitudes Toward Employment Of Female Administrators In The Community College System Of North Carolina, Linda C. Gardner
Employment Status Of Female Administrators And Attitudes Toward Employment Of Female Administrators In The Community College System Of North Carolina, Linda C. Gardner
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Purpose. The purpose of the study was to determine the current employment status of female administrators and, further, to study attitudes held by female educators, male educators, presidents, and board chairmen of the North Carolina Community College System toward employment of female administrators in the Community College System of North Carolina. (Abstract shortened.)
The Relationship Between Selected Factors Of Leadership Behavior And Selected Factors Of Teacher And Principal Self-Concepts, Wade B. Mccamey
The Relationship Between Selected Factors Of Leadership Behavior And Selected Factors Of Teacher And Principal Self-Concepts, Wade B. Mccamey
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Purpose. The purpose of the study was to determine if relationships existed between (1) the observed leader behavior of the school principal as seen by representative teachers and the self concepts of those same teachers, (2) principal self concept and teacher self concept, (3) principal self concept and principal leader behavior, and (4) the way teachers with high self esteem perceived the leadership behavior of the principal and the way teachers with low self esteem perceived the leadership behavior of the same principal. (Abstract shortened.)
A Study Of Needs Assessment Methods Used For Program Development In Adult Education, Richard L. Gilmore
A Study Of Needs Assessment Methods Used For Program Development In Adult Education, Richard L. Gilmore
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The Problem. The problem of this study was to evaluate methods employed in identifying needs for program development in adult education among selected public community colleges in the United States. (Abstract shortened.)
Social, Economic And Educational Trends Leading To The Merger Of The Caldwell County And Lenoir Public School Systems, George S. Kirby
Social, Economic And Educational Trends Leading To The Merger Of The Caldwell County And Lenoir Public School Systems, George S. Kirby
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The Synthesis Of A Technique Of Comprehensive Analysis Of Individual Learners, Bruce R. Ledford
The Synthesis Of A Technique Of Comprehensive Analysis Of Individual Learners, Bruce R. Ledford
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Purpose. The problem of this study was to develop a superstructure of learner analysis. The framework of the superstructure was composed of component elements which, together, provide a consistent and comprehensive analysis of the learner. (Abstract shortened.)
A History Of Intercollegiate Athletics At Milligan College, 1887-1973, Billy H. Stout
A History Of Intercollegiate Athletics At Milligan College, 1887-1973, Billy H. Stout
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Purpose. The problem of this study was to present the history of intercollegiate athletics at Milligan College from 1887-1973. Method. Both primary and secondary sources were used in gaining knowledge of the history of sports. Interviews were conducted with individuals who had been in the position of president or athletic director. All interviews were tape recorded. These interviews were transcribed for use in the study. A questionnaire was used to secure the opinions of professors, students, and former students. Past practices and records were gleaned from residents who had lived in the area of Milligan College for a great length …
The Attitudes Of Tennessee Administrators And Teachers To Selected Issues Concerning A Professional Negotiation Law, David B. Peterson
The Attitudes Of Tennessee Administrators And Teachers To Selected Issues Concerning A Professional Negotiation Law, David B. Peterson
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Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes of Tennessee administrators and teachers to selected issues concerning a professional negotiation law. (Abstract shortened.)
A Three-Year Comparison Of Attitudes Toward Education Of Students And Parents Of Students Enrolled In An Individualized Reading Program, James R. Groseclose
A Three-Year Comparison Of Attitudes Toward Education Of Students And Parents Of Students Enrolled In An Individualized Reading Program, James R. Groseclose
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Purpose. It was the purpose of this study to determine if attitudes toward education of students and parents of students involved in a specific individualized reading program ranging from one to three years in grades four through eight were significantly different from those of students and parents of students enrolled in a traditional reading program in the same school system. (Abstract shortened.)
An Assessment Of Preparation Programs For Educational Administrators And Supervisors In Tennessee, 1971-1972, Tommy H. Street
An Assessment Of Preparation Programs For Educational Administrators And Supervisors In Tennessee, 1971-1972, Tommy H. Street
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Purpose. The purpose of this study was (1) to assess the preparation programs for educational administrators and supervisors in colleges and universities in the State of Tennessee, (2) to analyse the certification requirments for administrators and supervisors in Tennessee, and (3) to determine the number of administrative and supervisory personnel employed in the State of Tennessee during 1971-72. The problem was divided into components to facilitate the identification of the many aspects involved. The subproblems were to identify the colleges and universities in Tennessee that offered programs for preparing educational administrators and supervisors; to determine each institution's number of graduates …
Selected Factors Of Influence On High School Senior's Attitudes Toward Community College Occupational Programs, William B. Biddle
Selected Factors Of Influence On High School Senior's Attitudes Toward Community College Occupational Programs, William B. Biddle
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Purpose. The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of selected factors on high school seniors' attitudes toward two-year occupational programs as career educational plans. More specifically, the study analyzed the relationship between the students' educational plans and the following selected factors: (1) parents' perceived influence, (2) fathers' occupations, (3) fathers' education, (4) peers' perceived influence, and (5) the schools' perceived influence. (Abstract shortened.)
A Design For Advanced Preparation Of Educational Researchers. (Volumes I And Ii), Fon R. Belcher
A Design For Advanced Preparation Of Educational Researchers. (Volumes I And Ii), Fon R. Belcher
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Statement of the problem. The central problem of this study was twofold: (1) to determine whether the educational research preparation offered by selected colleges and universities bore out the findings of critics, and (2) to synthesize and synergize opinions and facts regarding educational research, as expressed by men active in the field, into a flexible proposal whereby individual student's programs in research preparation could be "custom-made" to suit their most obvious research needs. (Abstract shortened.)
A Design For Advanced Preparation Of Educational Researchers. (Volumes I And Ii), Fon R. Belcher
A Design For Advanced Preparation Of Educational Researchers. (Volumes I And Ii), Fon R. Belcher
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Statement of the problem. The central problem of this study was twofold: (1) to determine whether the educational research preparation offered by selected colleges and universities bore out the findings of critics, and (2) to synthesize and synergize opinions and facts regarding educational research, as expressed by men active in the field, into a flexible proposal whereby individual student's programs in research preparation could be "custom-made" to suit their most obvious research needs. (Abstract shortened.)
A Study Of Student Participation In School Government And Activities In Louisville Junior High School And Louisville Girls High School., Margaret S. Bennett
A Study Of Student Participation In School Government And Activities In Louisville Junior High School And Louisville Girls High School., Margaret S. Bennett
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A Record And Evaluation Of Changes In The College Of The University Of Louisville, September 1930 To June 1935., Lily Elsie Detchen 1910-2002
A Record And Evaluation Of Changes In The College Of The University Of Louisville, September 1930 To June 1935., Lily Elsie Detchen 1910-2002
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No abstract provided.