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Motivations for reverse transfer at Rogue Community College

Creator:: King, Aurora N.
Abstract:: As reverse transfer students become a larger part of community college enrollments, it is important to better understand the underlying causes of this nontraditional population’s emergence in the traditional community college system. This quantitative descriptive study found that approximately nine percent of the student body enrolled at Rogue Community College...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Aurora N. King for the degree of Master of Science in Education presented

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) : good indicator for student success at Community Colleges?

Creator:: Ng, Jacob N. K.
Abstract:: Community colleges in the United States have become an important educational destination for international students. According to the Institute of International Education (IIE, 2006), international students who enrolled for the first time at a U.S. campus increased by 8 per cent, from 131,946 students in 2004/2005 to 142,923 in 2005/2006....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Jacob N. K. Ng for the degree of Doctor of Education in

Relationship Between Reverse Transfer Students, Diversity, and Open Access in Washington State Community College Associate’s Degree in Nursing Programs

Creator:: Minger, David L.
Abstract:: The nursing profession has long sought more diversity in registered nurses (RNs) to reflect the populations served. One way to enhance RN diversity is through diversity in community college (CC) associate degree in nursing (ADN) programs. Since ADN programs lead to professional employment with middle-class wages, they form an important...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: David L. Minger for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on November 30, 2017

Exploring the System-Based Influences on Professional Goals of Early Career Agriculture Teachers in California: A Phenomenological Approach

Creator:: Ermis, Grant L.
Abstract:: Agriculture teachers, in comparison to other high school teachers, work in more varied and demanding work environments (Terry & Briers, 2010; Torres, Ulmer, & Aschenbrener, 2008). The body of literature studying the impacts of more varied and demanding work environment on early career agriculture teachers (ECATs) is commonly limited to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Grant L. Ermis

Learning about the Standards for Mathematical Practice: An Investigation of Opportunities within Two Teacher Education Contexts

Creator:: Stoddard, Elyssa R.
Abstract:: The Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) describe ways of thinking and doing mathematics that parallels how mathematicians engage with mathematics (National Governors Association for Best Practices, 2010). These standards reflect a broader goal in K-12 mathematics education focused on moving beyond K-12 learners acquiring knowledge of mathematical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . N., Kerschen, K., & Wilkerson, T. L. (2020). Investigating teachers’ understanding of mathematical

What Do We Mean by "Justice"?: An Examination of How Justice is Conceptualized in K-12 Mathematics Education

Creator:: Brunner, Megan E.
Abstract:: Issues of injustice in society (e.g. racism, classism, sexism, ableism) are perpetuated in and through educational opportunities, including mathematics learning (Freire, 1970/2000). Those that are committed to disrupting the interlocking systems that create disparities and oppression in mathematics education are considered to be “pursuing justice.” Pursuit of justice can involve...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . https://doi.org/10.1002/9781405198431.wbeal0328 Reinholz, D. L., & Shah, N. (2018). Equity analytics

Instructors as learning managers : span of control as a factor of class size in higher education

Creator:: McKiel, Carol J.
Abstract:: Research suggests that a key factor in student persistence and success is the relationships students form with faculty (Chickering & Gamson, 1991; Kuh et al., 2005; Tinto, 1987). While it appears to be intuitive that small classes would promote these instructor/student relationships, research on class size provides conflicting results, with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Abstract approved: _______________________________________________________________________ Chris L

Making the connection to K-12 education for noncollege-bound students : the voices of students and workers address school experiences and workforce preparation

Creator:: Campbell, Willa M.
Abstract:: This study examined the relationships between business, education, and the economy, and specifically addressed the significant impact that business has had on education and educational policy. A large amount of research exists on the history of school reform and the development of educational policy, but none of the research examined...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : __________________________________________________________________ Chris L. Ward, PhD. This study examined the relationships between business, education, and

Factors that contribute to the effectiveness of online learning technology at Oregon State University

Creator:: Filimban, Ghadeer Zainuddin
Abstract:: With the rapid development of technology, online learning is increasing significantly and becoming a popular method of education for many universities and colleges around the world. Because of computers and the internet, most online learning today is interactive, and sometimes more interactive than the traditional classroom. Students can interact on...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The effect of videotaped poetry readings on students' responses to poetry

Creator:: Bernhisel, Donna
Abstract:: This research study focused on the ways that reading poetry in print differs from viewing poetry in performance and the effect this had on comprehension and appreciation. Videotaped poetry readings provided students with opportunities to experience poetry in performance. Because very little had been researched in this area, a grounded...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : _____________________________________________________________________ Chris L. Ward This research study focused on the ways that reading poetry in print differs

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Motivations for reverse transfer at Rogue Community College

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) : good indicator for student success at Community Colleges?

Relationship Between Reverse Transfer Students, Diversity, and Open Access in Washington State Community College Associate’s Degree in Nursing Programs

Exploring the System-Based Influences on Professional Goals of Early Career Agriculture Teachers in California: A Phenomenological Approach

Learning about the Standards for Mathematical Practice: An Investigation of Opportunities within Two Teacher Education Contexts

What Do We Mean by "Justice"?: An Examination of How Justice is Conceptualized in K-12 Mathematics Education

Instructors as learning managers : span of control as a factor of class size in higher education

Making the connection to K-12 education for noncollege-bound students : the voices of students and workers address school experiences and workforce preparation

Factors that contribute to the effectiveness of online learning technology at Oregon State University

The effect of videotaped poetry readings on students' responses to poetry

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