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A moral development theory : a synthesis from selected moral development theories, a spiral progression model of human development, and ego-state personality theory

Creator:: Armstrong, Carolyn S.
Abstract:: Controversy regarding moral development research has given rise to a proliferation of theories competing for acceptance. For all these researchers, the work of Lawrence Kohlberg is the pivot point for comparisons, contrasts, and discussions. Still, no theories to date adequately describe and document a theoretically complete conception of moral judgment...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: work of Lawrence Kohlberg is the pivot point for comparisons, contrasts, and discussions. Still, no

Aspects of the Nature of Engineering for K-12 Science Education : A Delphi Study

Creator:: Hartman, Brian D.
Abstract:: Recent state and national standards have increased the interest in engineering at the K-12 level. Science standards, in particular, have begun to make the case for including engineering throughout the K-12 scope of study. Despite the increased attention to engineering, the characteristics and uniqueness of the field of engineering are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________________________ Randy L. Bell Lawrence B. Flick Recent state and national

Examining Middle School Students’ Knowledge and Beliefs of Earthquake and Tsunami

Creator:: Lownsbery, Douglas S.
Abstract:: Recent reports at the state, national, and international level have called for increased earthquake and tsunami education to increase knowledge of the causes of these hazards, risks from these hazards, and preparedness measures to reduce risk and increase resilience to these hazards. One recommended approach to meet this need is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: :_________________________________________________ Lawrence B. Flick Recent reports at the state, national, and international level have

How does a collaborative community affect diverse students' engagement with an open source software project : a pedagogical paradigm

Creator:: Morgan, Becka S.
Abstract:: Open Source Software (OSS) communities are homogenous and their lack of diversity is of concern to many within this field. This problem is becoming more pronounced as it is the practice of many technology companies to use OSS participation as a factor in the hiring process, disadvantaging those who are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________ Lawrence B. Flick Open Source Software (OSS) communities are homogenous and their lack of

Differentiating the impact of literacy and language skill development on reading acquisition : an exploratory study

Creator:: Pope, H. Lawrence
Abstract:: This study examined relationships between pre-tested early literacy skills and post-tested reading achievement in 52 kindergarten and 39 first-grade children. An archival data set was available for statistical analysis. Data analysis was completed in three stages: Participants' entry-level literacy and language scores were compared on two Assessment of Literacy and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Haze Lawrence Pope for the degree of presented on Doctor

Geometric reasoning in an active-engagement upper-division E&M classroom

Creator:: Cerny, Leonard Thomas
Abstract:: A combination of theoretical perspectives is used to create a rich description of student reasoning when facing a highly-geometric electricity and magnetism problem in an upper-division active-engagement physics classroom at Oregon State University. Geometric reasoning as students encounter problem situations ranging from familiar to novel is described using van Zee...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The relationship between involvement with serious mental illness and self-efficacy among novice counselors

Creator:: Pendygraft, Anne L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation was to demonstrate research scholarship using the American Psychological Association (APA) manuscript-style dissertation format, in accordance with Oregon State University Graduate School and Counseling Academic Unit guidelines. Chapter 1 explains how chapters 2 and 3 are thematically linked manuscripts intended to extend professional literature in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Committee Edits.docx AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Anne L

Developing responsible behavior with first-grade children through mother-child communication training

Creator:: Smith, Monne K.
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to determine whether first-grade children's participation in a counselor-led intervention strategy, Mother-Child Communication Training (MCCT), would increase their responsible behavior, as assessed by mothers and teachers. Sixty first-grade children in one elementary school in Corvallis, Oregon, along with their mothers, participated in the training...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Privacy Abstract approve Dr. James L. Firth The purpose of the study was to determine whether first

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

Decision to select and hire college presidents: A systematic literature review

Creator:: Fountain Williams, Leslie
Abstract:: There have been some gains in the number of women who occupy the college presidency (Gagliardi, Espinosa, Turk & Taylor, 2017), yet the gains reflect a slow pace towards gender parity, particularly at the community college level. Public two-year colleges are represented by 36% women presidents (Gagliardi et. al., 2017)....
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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A moral development theory : a synthesis from selected moral development theories, a spiral progression model of human development, and ego-state personality theory

Aspects of the Nature of Engineering for K-12 Science Education : A Delphi Study

Examining Middle School Students’ Knowledge and Beliefs of Earthquake and Tsunami

How does a collaborative community affect diverse students' engagement with an open source software project : a pedagogical paradigm

Differentiating the impact of literacy and language skill development on reading acquisition : an exploratory study

Geometric reasoning in an active-engagement upper-division E&M classroom

The relationship between involvement with serious mental illness and self-efficacy among novice counselors

Developing responsible behavior with first-grade children through mother-child communication training

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

Decision to select and hire college presidents: A systematic literature review

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