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Congruence And Divergence Of Teacher-School Board Member Attitudes In Selected Kentucky School Districts 1973 And 1982, Glen A. Kleine
Congruence And Divergence Of Teacher-School Board Member Attitudes In Selected Kentucky School Districts 1973 And 1982, Glen A. Kleine
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The problem of this study was to determine if significant differences existed between teachers and school board members in two school districts in Kentucky in their perceptions of 35 selected educational issues and procedures. The population studied included all teachers and board members in the two selected school districts. A study of the county school district in Kentucky was conducted in 1973 and in 1982. Study of the city school district in Kentucky was only conducted in 1982. Chi-square statistics were used to analyze the data. Fifteen null hypotheses were tested in this study. Attitudes of 1973 county teachers and …
After-School Child Care Projects Administered By Public School Districts In Seven Selected States, Betsy B. Plank
After-School Child Care Projects Administered By Public School Districts In Seven Selected States, Betsy B. Plank
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine the administrative structure, staff qualifications, and staffing patterns of selected school-age child care projects administered by public school districts; and to develop guidelines for planning future projects. Nine research questions were considered to be relevant to the study: (1) What types of administrative structure were demonstrated by after-school child care projects? (2) Did the projects surveyed require similar staff qualifications for initial employment? (3) Did the projects surveyed utilize similar staffing patterns? (4) Did the literature indicate prescribed staff qualifications? (5) Did the literature state prescribed staff qualifications in behavioral terms? (6) …
International Student Perceptions Of American Higher Education, Bassey A. Akpakpan
International Student Perceptions Of American Higher Education, Bassey A. Akpakpan
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The problem of the study was to measure how much students from other countries were satisfied with American education. The purposes of the study were to ascertain the extent to which international students perceived American education as satisfying their educational goals; to determine if any relationship existed between their perceptions of American education before and during their actual experiences with it; and to compare the perceptions of American education by students from one continent to those of other continents. A questionnaire which contained Part A and B was used in collecting the data. The contents of Part A included initial …
Perceived And Preferred Institutional Goals And Leadership Behavior Among Selected Groups At East Tennessee State University, Jackson E. Butler
Perceived And Preferred Institutional Goals And Leadership Behavior Among Selected Groups At East Tennessee State University, Jackson E. Butler
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The problem of this study was to determine if significant differences existed between groups from selected segments of the university community in their expressions of "is" (actual) and "should be" institutional goals and of "real" and "ideal" leadership behavior and to determine if significant relationships existed between their expressions of "is" (actual) institutional goals and "real" leadership behavior and "should be" institutional goals and "ideal" leadership behavior. The sample was composed of the Board of Regents, the university President and his Cabinet, the Faculty Senate, the Graduate Council, the Student Government Association officers and delegates, and thirty randomly selected Faculty. …
A Follow-Up Study To Determine Selected Characteristics And Perceptions Regarding The Academic Preparation Of Master Degree Graduates Who Majored In School Administration: Central Washington University 1976-1981, Richard P. Lynch
All Graduate Projects
The purposes of this study were (1) to determine selected demographic characteristics of master degree graduates, who majored in school administration, and who graduated from the Graduate Division of Education since the 1976 Summer quarter through the 1981 Summer quarter; (2) to ascertain the extent to which these graduates perceived the courses of instruction in their academic preparationas being relevant to subsequent educational administration functions; and (3) to determine additional courses of instruction, not in the present curriculum, that these selected graduates perceived would be professionally relevant to current educational administrative functions.
The Competency-Based Program For Preparation And Certification Of School Principals At Central Washington University: An Analysis Of Costs Incurred In Development, Implementation, And Maintenance Phases--1975-1980, Glenda Sue Shannon
All Master's Theses
Preparation and certification of school principals at Central Washington University have developed according to the requirements of the Washington State Standards. This study determined the real and estimated costs for the development, implementation, and operation of the competency-based, principal preparation program. A questionnaire elicited data from participants and revealed that professional time devoted to the project incurred the greatest costs. The developmental period was determined to be the most expensive phase. An instrument for future data collection was devised and recommended.
A Technology Education Inventory Among Northern California High School Principals And Recent Graduates, Linda Rae Markert
A Technology Education Inventory Among Northern California High School Principals And Recent Graduates, Linda Rae Markert
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
Problem. The primary intent of this investigation was to ascertain the extent to which technological subject matter has been incorporated into the courses offered in Northern California high schools. Personal opinions as well as factual information regarding this issue were elicited from representative samples of high school administrators and recent high school graduates. Procedure. Random samples of high school principals and community college/university students enrolled in English 1A classes were assembled. A Technology Education Inventory was developed for each group surveyed. Survey questionnaire packets were disseminated to a total of 162 high school administrators throughout sixteen Northern California counties. From …
A Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Of Bilingual Instruction Of Teachers With Competency Certification In Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Programs, Rafael Torres Ramirez
A Comparative Study Of The Effectiveness Of Bilingual Instruction Of Teachers With Competency Certification In Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Programs, Rafael Torres Ramirez
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether students in bilingual designated classes who received B/CC instruction by a teacher with a B/CC Specialist Credential have higher gains in reading and math when compared with students who received instruction by a teacher with a B/CC Certificate of Competence and a B/CC Waiver Certificate. This study measured bilingual instruction based on a statistical comparison between student achievement and the kind of bilingual certificate. Procedures. The data was collected from two school districts: Alum Rock Unified School District in San Jose California and Stockton Unified School District in Stockton, California. …
Opinions Of Washington State School Administrators Concerning Federal And State Paperwork Requirements, Jerry Alan Harding
Opinions Of Washington State School Administrators Concerning Federal And State Paperwork Requirements, Jerry Alan Harding
All Master's Theses
The opinions of school principals and superintendents were assessed concerning federal and state paperwork requirements. A questionnaire was used to obtain the opinions of eighty school administrators. The results showed that school administrators expend a considerable amount of time completing federal and state paperwork. The cost of completing paperwork was found to represent a large portion of the education budget in Washington State. Related problems are discussed.