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Winds of change : exploring students' definitions of spirituality and their experiences of spiritual development at a public institution

Creator:: Pynn, Hannah M.
Abstract:: This thesis is a report of a phenomenological-informed study of public university student spiritual development. The research was based primarily upon semi-structured personal interviews and a focus group with undergraduate students at a large, public research institution on the west coast. Since the introduction of scientific objectivity into the academy...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

White principals examine power, privilege, and identity : the challenge of leading for equity

Creator:: McCann, Julie McLaughlin
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the experience of white principals in understanding their white identity, privilege, and power as they worked to implement socially-just and culturally proficient schools. The findings offer insights into the following questions: 1) How do white school leaders view white identity and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: we were amazing. To my amazing sons, Ryan and Mark. Ryan you have believed in me and supported me

Waving Arms to Teach & Learn Quantum Mechanics

Creator:: Hahn, Kelby T.
Abstract:: In this dissertation I explore the Arms representation and activities for teaching quantum mechanics invented at Oregon State University. In the Arms representation students embody quantum states. The Arms activities are presented as an exemplar of the unique physics classroom culture of the upper-division Paradigms in Physics program. In the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Voices of experience : understanding and enhancing successful conflict management by community college presidents

Creator:: Zanjani, Mellissia M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research study was to enhance understanding of successful conflict management by community college Presidents through highlighting and describing conflict experiences with the faculty union or the board of trustees in a community college context. The following questions guided the research: (a) How do community college Presidents...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Experience - President J ........................................... 85 Description of Conflict Experience

Voices from the coast : drawing on family funds of knowledge to build ocean literacy and home school partnerships

Creator:: Roebber, Susan Merwin
Abstract:: In this qualitative study, ethnographic methods were used to identify parent funds of knowledge related to ocean literacy in a rural, coastal context. Participants included 16 parents of students in the teacher-researcher's third-grade classroom. Interactions between parent-child, parent-parent, and parent and the teacher-researcher were studied in order to determine factors...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: .................................................... 268 Appendix J: Bilingual Home Interview Questions for Focal Parents………………….271 Appendix K

Visualizers, visualizations, and visualizees : differences in meaning-making by scientific experts and novices from global visualizations of ocean data

Creator:: Stofer, Kathryn A.
Abstract:: Data visualizations designed for academic scientists are not immediately meaningful to everyday scientists. Communicating between a specialized, expert audience and a general, novice public is non-trivial; it requires careful translation. However, more widely available visualization technologies and platforms, including new three-dimensional spherical display systems in schools and informal science education...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 2005), or “civic scientific literacy” (J. D. Miller & Pardo, 2000; Shen, 1975). This is mirrored by

Veteran Student Success : An Evaluation of Veteran Students' Perceptions of a Cohort Learning Model

Creator:: Campbell, Edward J.
Abstract:: In 2010 the American taxpayers spent $697 million educating veterans under the provisions of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly referred to as the GI Bill). Most veterans begin their college education at a community college. However, the number of veterans succeeding in community colleges is exceedingly low. Based...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Edward J. Campbell for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Unspoken realities : white, female teachers discuss race, students, andachievement in the context of teaching in a majority black elementary school

Creator:: Williams, Joy K.
Abstract:: The purpose of this ethnographic study was to explore White, female teachers’ attitudes and perspectives towards their African American students, the Black/White Achievement Gap, and their teaching practice in regards to their students’ achievement, through the use of focus group discussions. The target group for this study was White, female...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Unpacking docent practice in free choice science learning settings : a qualitative study documenting the what and whys of docent interpretive practice

Creator:: Good, Laura H.
Abstract:: Museum settings including aquariums, zoos and science centers rely heavily on their volunteer docent populations to interact with and communicate science and conservation concepts to the visiting public. The interactions docents have with museum visitors are important to meeting the educational expectations of museums and improving public science literacy as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Understanding the informal science education landscape: An exploratory study

Creator:: Falk, John H., Randol, Scott, and Dierking, Lynn D.
Abstract:: This study investigated the informal science education (ISE) field to determine whether it currently functions as an effective community of practice. Research questions included: How do professionals describe and self-identify their practice, including what missions, goals and motivating factors influence their professional work? What challenges do they face and how...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: method for identifying concepts and categories that emerge from interviews (Bernard and Ryan, 1998

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Winds of change : exploring students' definitions of spirituality and their experiences of spiritual development at a public institution

White principals examine power, privilege, and identity : the challenge of leading for equity

Waving Arms to Teach & Learn Quantum Mechanics

Voices of experience : understanding and enhancing successful conflict management by community college presidents

Voices from the coast : drawing on family funds of knowledge to build ocean literacy and home school partnerships

Visualizers, visualizations, and visualizees : differences in meaning-making by scientific experts and novices from global visualizations of ocean data

Veteran Student Success : An Evaluation of Veteran Students' Perceptions of a Cohort Learning Model

Unspoken realities : white, female teachers discuss race, students, andachievement in the context of teaching in a majority black elementary school

Unpacking docent practice in free choice science learning settings : a qualitative study documenting the what and whys of docent interpretive practice

Understanding the informal science education landscape: An exploratory study

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