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A study of the commonalities and differences of the classroom environment in whole language and judicious discipline classrooms

Creator:: Larson, Colleen M.
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The development and validation of a writing self-efficacy scale for adult basic writers and its use in correlational analysis

Creator:: Prickel, Donald O.
Abstract:: The major purposes of this study were (1) to construct a reliable and valid scale for measuring writing self-efficacy levels in adult basic education students, (2) to further test the scale's validity and reliability by administering it to a second selected group of adult basic education students, and (3) to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A study of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors

Creator:: Birdsall, Bobbie Ann
Abstract:: This study investigated the job satisfaction of elementary school counselors in the Pacific Northwest, defined as Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The purpose of the study was to (a) describe current elementary counselor characteristics, duties and functions; (b) determine the overall level of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors; (c) investigate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: (Bonebrake & Borgers, 1984; Kameen, Robinson, & Rotter, 1985; Morse & Russell, 1988) investigating the

Interpersonal communication factors in the management of biomedical instructional development projects

Creator:: Thomas, Julie Ann
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the professional interaction and interpersonal communication factors in the management of biomedical instructional development projects which involved the use of electronic media. Reference is made, repeatedly, in instructional development literature to the need to include interpersonal communication skills in the education and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Dr. David Eiseman; ...and for other academic and moral support from Dr. Mark M. Greene, statistics

An inquiry into the contribution of the Oregon Workforce Quality Council to the development of a world-class workforce

Creator:: Spilde, Mary F. T.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to provide understanding of Oregon Workforce Quality Council contributions to the development of a world-class workforce. Research goals were to describe Council processes and outcomes, as well as barriers to the achievement of Council purposes. A case-study approach was selected for the research design....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . I am also indebted to Janie Robinson for taking on the task of transcribing all the interview tapes

A self-directed learning-based model for training needs assessment of clients at small business development centers

Creator:: Good, Glenn C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to improve instructional system design at Small Business Development Centers by developing a best practice model for assessing client training needs. Two research questions were addressed: 1. Is self-directed learning an appropriate framework for instructional system design at Small Business Development Centers? 2. What...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: other members of my committee, Dr. David Acker, Dr. Royal Jackson, Dr. Jonathan King and Dr. Sam Stern

On wings of eagles : a look at self-regulation of how high school students manage their learning with a student-centered curriculum

Creator:: Harper, Julia O. L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine how high school students managed their learning while working within the guidelines of a student-centered approach to teaching and learning. Data collected included interviews, questionnaires, participant observations, and Kolbe Conative Index scores supplied by the school. Seven teachers and forty students...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: learners (David, 1995; Spilman, 1995). This is achieved through site-based management, integrated

My journey with preservice teachers : reflecting on teacher characteristics that bridge multicultural education theory and classroom practice

Creator:: Moule, Jean Golson
Abstract:: In the past decade, issues related to cultural diversity and pluralism have risen to the forefront in education. The increasing cultural diversity in American classrooms and communities requires preservice teachers to be ready to promote multiple perspectives within their curricula and among their students. The purpose of this study was...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Structural oppression of African Americans in higher education

Creator:: Powell, William N.
Abstract:: Researching what I believe to be exclusionary practices in higher education against African Americans has compelled me to approach this subject, in part, historically. Although I realize that a historical chronology of any subject is often deceptive, as with any writer, I am tempted to interpret events to fit my...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and race--hold to a doctrine of own-group superiority. David Ingleby's states, "to the extent that

A descriptive study of the presidential search process at a newly created community college and its reflection of the emerging organizational culture

Creator:: Huston, Gina G.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to describe the presidential search process at a newly created community college and to learn how that process reflected the emerging organizational culture. A single research question guided the inquiry: How did the presidential search process at a newly created community college reflect the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ability to thrive amidst the turbulence and complexity of the external environment. Robinson and Stern

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A study of the commonalities and differences of the classroom environment in whole language and judicious discipline classrooms

The development and validation of a writing self-efficacy scale for adult basic writers and its use in correlational analysis

A study of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors

Interpersonal communication factors in the management of biomedical instructional development projects

An inquiry into the contribution of the Oregon Workforce Quality Council to the development of a world-class workforce

A self-directed learning-based model for training needs assessment of clients at small business development centers

On wings of eagles : a look at self-regulation of how high school students manage their learning with a student-centered curriculum

My journey with preservice teachers : reflecting on teacher characteristics that bridge multicultural education theory and classroom practice

Structural oppression of African Americans in higher education

A descriptive study of the presidential search process at a newly created community college and its reflection of the emerging organizational culture

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