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An Evaluation Of Current Homework Practices In Grades 4, 5, And 6 Of The Bremerton Public Schools, Donald M. Fujimoto

All Master's Theses

The values of homework have been the subject of considerable debate for many years. Considering the inadequate amount of research and the varied views of parents and teachers on this issue, the writer felt that a research study at the local level would prove to be worthwhile. It was also felt that such a study would help to ease some of the misunderstandings between parents and teachers and to foster better relationship between the school and community.

A Study Of Some Children’S Drama In Denmark In 1952 And 1953, Ruth R. Miller

All Master's Theses

When colleges and universities recognize theater as a vital part of a liberal arts education and support productions worthy the attention of students, faculty, and community, theater will become more important to Americans. When the prices of fine productions are kept within the grasp of most people, general recognition of the value of theater will increase. Not bound by tradition, American schools, colleges, and universities have an opportunity to develop an American educational theater, culturally influential.

Duties Of Vice-Principals In First Class Districts Of The State Of Washington, Randolph J. Anderson

All Master's Theses

The best person to define the duties of the vice-principal is the vice-principal himself. This, then, is our problem: to survey the duties of the vice-principals in the larger districts of Washington where the secondary school enrollments would be great enough to hire an administrative assistant.

A Development Of Catalog Form And Content For Community Resource Materials, Alva L. Shriner

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to develop a format to assist in a more adequate cataloging of community resource materials for use in the public school curriculum of Yakima, Washington. More specifically, the problem was to find answers to the following questions: (1) What information is needed in a community resources catalog, and (2) How can the information be organized to be most useful?

A Survey Of The Literature Of The Oboe And English Horn, Virginia Downing Snodgrass

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to list all available method books for oboe and English horn; (2) to compile a graded list of all available solos for the oboe and English horn; (3) to compile a graded list of all available ensembles involving oboe or English horn; and (4) to list available recordings of any of the music listed in this study.

School Insurance And The Schools Insurance Program Of Ellensburg School District No. 401, Wallace Gilbert Auty

All Master's Theses

This research was an investigation of school insurance and related factors such as legal sanction, seven types of insurance, insurance rates, the amount of insurance to carry, the terms of policies, placing the insurance, insurance records and reducing hazards, and investigation of the insurance program in Ellensburg School District No. 401.

A Survey Of The Graduating Classes Of Varina High School (1954-1958) To Determine Their Reactions To Certain Phases Of The School Program, Jerome Michael Adams

Master's Theses

The problem of this thesis is to survey a cross section of Varina High School graduates of the past five years (1954-1958) for the purpose of determining the extent to which the school program has proven effective in preparing them for. their respective places in life.

The purpose of the study is (1) to evaluate the effectiveness of the total school program in preparing students to live worthwhile and success­ full lives after graduation; (2) to determine the extent to which these graduate students were aided by the guidance facilities of the school and, (3) to utilize this information in …

A History Of The Danville Military Institute, Robert Erle Edwards

Master's Theses

As the years roll by, primary sources of historical data are either lost or destroyed. This unfortunate fact has held true in the case of the Danville Military Institute. A number of good pieces of original data have disappeared since the school closed. In order to take advantage of available material before it is lost, this study of the Danville Military Institute was made. This is the first intensive study of the school, which was a credit to its city, its state, and its nation.

A History Of The Glen Echo Elementary School, Joseph A. Hall

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to record information regarding the history, orgnization, and the operation of the Glen Echo Elementary School located in Henrico County, in the State of Virginia. The recording of this material will provide a clear concept as to the efforts that have been and are being made to educate children living in a growing Community. This study will give many evidences of hardships endured by children and parents alike, while striving for an education in one of Virginia's earliest public schools.

The Study includes a sketch of the history of the many provisions made for …

A Comparative Study Of The Reading Achievement And The Influence Of Environmental Changes Of Second Graders From Military And Civilian Families, Ethel Mary Moore

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this investigation is to make a comparative study of some reading achievement factors as shown by second grade children from military and civilian backgrounds, and an analysis of some factors of the children's environment which may explain these differences.

Behavioral Patterns Of Selected Superintendents During The Process Of Public School Desegregation, Sam Harris Ingram

Doctoral Dissertations

Recommendations: The general conclusions of this study suggest that a great deal more attention should be given to the effect the actions of public school superintendents have upon the success or lack of success of desegregation. It is also believed that more research should be directed toward the factors which seem to have a definite effect upon the superintendent's action during the process of public school desegregation. Perhaps more intensive research in a single school system, where this is possible, would shed additional light upon the action of the superintendent and the causes of this action. The behavioral patterns which …

The Relationship Of Behavioral Patterns Of Selected Superintendents To The Process Of Public School Desegregation, Harry Smith Blanton

Masters Theses

The problem in thi s study wa s to attempt to determine the results or effects on desegregation of varying behavioral patterns of school superintendents which developed when selected school systems attempted to bring about racially integrated school systems.

An important factor to be considered was the actions of various groups within the community and the effects these actions had on the shaping of the behavioral patterns of the superintendents. It was also necessary to look at various other issues which led up to and followed the desegregation issue in order to get a complete report of the behavioral patterns …

Guide To Assist Districts In Organizing A Program For Mentally Retarded Children, Dorothy Lillian Riser

All Master's Theses

This guide is presented with the hope that it will help districts organize a well-coordinated program in the light of present perceptions of the needs of the mentally retarded. Three methods were used to gather pertinent information: (1) a search of current literature; (2) interviews with personnel in special education; and (3) visits to key programs in the State of Washington.

General Semantics And Shakespeare, Florence Richardson

Theses & Honors Papers

It is not the intention of this thesis to attempt to "explain" any of Shakespeare's plays but simply to use their objective presentation of human problems for illustrating the principles of general semantics. It is realized that many interpretations are possible other than those selected here and it is asked that the reader keep in mind that for the purposes of this paper we are considering the plays only within the framework of that system.

A Study Of The Creative Use Of Discarded Light Metal For The Secondary School Art Program, Alma Eastwood Mcconnell

All Master's Theses

Now that metal sculpture has become a recognized art form, some opportunity for work with this medium properly belongs in the school art class. A readily available source of supply for light metal material is discarded metal containers. The problem which has been dealt with in this study has been to adapt to creative expression this waste metal from cans, using only the most simplified processes.

An Investigation Of The Worth Of Educational Lay Advisory Committees In The State Of Washington, William Alden Gallacher

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to get the opinions of a sampling of superintendents in this state concerning the worth of their educational lay advisory committees; (2) to get similar opinions from lay persons serving on educational lay advisory committees; and (3) to compare the end results of these opinions and attempt to determine the work of lay committees.

The Application Of Elementary Statistics In Analysis Of Data By Selected Secondary School Students, Charles Martin Bridges Jr.

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of apt secondary school students to apply principles of elementary probability and statistical inference in the analysis of data following a semester of instruction in statistics and elementary probability.

An Investigation Regarding Faculty-Student Ratio In The Medical-Surgical Area In Accredited Collegiate Schools Of Nursing, Frances Louise Fickess

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Statement of the Problem: the purpose of this study was to find out the current faculty-student ratio in the medical-surgical area in collegiate school of nursing which were fully accredited by the National League for Nursing and the number of students with which instructors felt comfortable in their clinical instructions.

Method: the descriptive survey method with a questionnaire was used to collect data from the study. Eighty-six instructors returned the questionnaire.

Summary of Findings: most instructors were responsible for teaching more than one class level of students and were teaching in a hospital without segregated service. Forty-eight …

An Evaluation Form For Professional Staff Nurses, Barbara Jean Brauer

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The problem of this study was to develop an evaluation form to measure the differentiation in quality of nursing care given by professional staff nurses. It was hoped that the evaluation form could be used by administrators of nursing service as a basis for giving pay increases based on nursing performance.

A review of nursing literature did not reveal the existence of an evaluation form based on verifiable data of performance upon which an objective evaluation could be made.

The critical incident technique was used to gather the data for the study. The respondents were nursing supervisory personnel employed in …

A Follow-Up Study Of Paradise Valley School Of Nursing Graduates From 1950-1957, Charlotte D. Ross

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This study was conducted to find out if Paradise Valley School of Nursing is meeting certain specified objectives and to gather information which could help in future curriculum planning to better meet the needs of the students.

The normative-survey was the method used to gather data from graduates of the 1950-1957 classes. This group comprised those graduating from the three-year diploma program. A questionnaire was mailed to 149 graduates of which 124 responded.

The study shows that:

The graduates are residing in 22 states and 4 foreign countries.

Sixty-six per cent are married with over half being married within 3 …

An Interpretative Analysis Of A Selected List Of Choral Music In The Contemporary Idiom For Senior High School, Frank Lyle Prather

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is (1) to determine to what degree music in the contemporary idiom is used in the senior high schools of the State of Washington, (2) to determine how receptive high school choral directors, high school choral members, and the listening public are to this music, and (3) to analyze phenomena peculiar to music in general and phenomena peculiar to choral music only in selected examples using this idiom.

The Principal’S Role In Developing And Maintaining A Good Public Relations Program, Leon Louis Abhold

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study (1) to analyze the fundamental basis of a sound public relations program; (2) to describe in practical terms how principals may develop good school-community relations; and (3) to utilize to advantage the facilities available for influencing public opinion.

Some Influencing And Motivating Factors In The Education Of The Gifted Child, Adella S. Cooper

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

This study will investigate and examine the school program in terms of its potential to contribute to the education of the gifted child, taking into account the methods by which the regular school program may be enriched or diversified to motivate or enable the gifted child to reach his optimum development. Further, this study will investigate whether such an enrichment program can be best offered in a heterogeneous classroom situation or in a homogeneous classroom situation.

An Application Of The Semantic Differential To Bilingual Counseling., Luther W. Rook

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to determine if there are significant differences between the meaning of the Spanish expressions of certain psychologically important concepts and their English counterparts.

A Historical Study Of Plain City, Weber County, Utah: Community Background As An Influence On Education, Fern Olsen Taylor

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The problem. The problem in the study of the history of Plain City was to show that community backgrounds do affect the lives of individuals. Greater social achievement can be attained within the framework of a good foundation in education, a solidarity of home life, a respect for mankind and attention to religious beliefs.

A Study For The Purpose Of Ascertaining The Basic Units Of Instruction For A Unified Drafting Program In Utah High Schools, Elmont L. Bingham

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

In recent years industrial arts programs have experienced a rapid increase in student enrollment. This is especially true of the drafting area. The extraordinary rate of industrial development within our state is largely responsible for demands for improved training in high school drafting programs.

The apparent inconsistency of course content being taught in Utah high schools indicates a strong need for a unified drafting program that will meet the challenge of our industrial society.

Recently, in a few of our Utah high schools, drafting courses that seem to be effected by industrial influence have been added to the industrial arts …

Problems Of Navajo Male Graduates Of Intermountain School During Their First Year Of Employment, Joe E. Baker

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

One of the primary objectives of education in the United States is to prepare young people for adult life. They are expected to become a part of the social and civic life of the community, and by working in a vocation to contribute to their own personal welfare and that of the society in which they live.

The above tasks are considered some of the most important and difficult ones facing all youth. If it is difficult for the youth who has had full advantage of the culture in which he lives, it is certain to be much more difficult …

A Survey Of The Utah Public School Superintendent's Methods For Selecting Elementary And Secondary School Principals, Keith D. Hansen

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This thesis is part of a series of coordinated research projects undertaken by the College of Education at the Utah State University. The series was under the general direction of Dr. Walter R. Borg working cooperatively with the State Department of Public Instruction and the superintendents of Utah's forty school districts. The superintendents of the state of Utah in recognizing the importance of improved selection systems tor administrators and upon noting the lack of any standard procedure tor selection, asked the Utah State University to accept the problem tor further research. The initial evaluation of the entire problem resulted in …

The Relation Of Flexibility And Anthropometric Measurements To Speed And Agility, Betty Jean Farrell

Health, Exercise, and Sports Sciences ETDs

It was the purpose of this study to determine; (1) the relation between flexibility and speed, (2) the relation between flexibility and agility, (3) the relation between certain anthropometric measures and speed and agility, and (4) the differences between seventh, eighth, and ninth grade girls in flexibility, speed, and agility measures.

A Study Of Attitudes Toward Aviation Education, Ben B. Johnson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes of parents, administrators and high school teachers, junior and senior high school students and air craft executives toward an aviation program in high school with flight instruction as the culminating activity.