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The role of scientific thinking in environmental policy decisions

Creator:: Nelson, Jerry Kelvin
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze the individual reasoning of 24 adults as they made decisions for two communities regarding municipal wastewater treatment. The two western Oregon communities were both responding to notices from governmental agencies of higher environmental standards for the purification of wastewater before it could...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: decisions AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jerry Kelvin Nelson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

A profile of the commonalities and characteristics of contextual teaching as practiced in selected educational settings

Creator:: Shields, Sue B., 1948-
Abstract:: Contextual teaching is emerging as an important concept in education reform efforts. This field study attempts to clarify the concept of contextual teaching by defining and identifying characteristics found in the research literature, experienced teacher observations and practices, and students' views of contextual teaching. The foundation for this field study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Schuette, Jerry Berger, John Young, and Sam Stern. The faculty members and administrators involved in the

Shaping the perceptions of senior decision makers at Oregon community colleges : a case study of a state-wide planning process

Creator:: Schwab, Patrick D.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Patrick D. Schwab for the degree of Doctor of Education in Education presented on November 4, 1996. Title

Effectiveness of case based method versus traditional lecture in the retention of athletic training knowledge

Creator:: Carter, Lori D.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: lecture in the retention of athletic training knowledge AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Lori D

Characteristics and use of inquiry and communication tools in planning for educational change

Creator:: Fierstein, Micah
Abstract:: In education today, there is a growing sense of urgency to build the capacity of educators, parents, and community members to work together to solve the complex issues facing schools. The central purpose of this study was to explore how one elementary school site council learned and adopted a set...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: others, (d) seeing one's interactions from a systems Redacted for privacy 2 perspective, (e

Autistic conflict in higher education

Creator:: Murray-Ritchie, Susan K.
Abstract:: This study documents three cases of protracted conflict in an institution of higher education. Work groups in conflict were studied for one year in order to create cases and to describe factors influencing conflict escalation. From these cases, autistic conflict as a descriptive construct was developed to illustrate one phase...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Advocates 271 Jerry 271 Peter 273 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Page The Sideline Group: Mary, Thomas

An investigative study into the effectiveness of using Computer-aided Instruction (CAI) as a laboratory component of college-level biology : a case study

Creator:: Barrett, Joan
Abstract:: Community colleges serve the most diverse student populations in higher education. They consist of non-traditional, part-time, older, intermittent, and mobile students of different races, ethnic backgrounds, language preferences, physical and mental abilities, and learning style preferences. Students who are academically challenged may have diverse learning characteristics that are not compatible...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Appendix A Syllabus 102 Appendix B Course Outline 105 Appendix C Lab Prep Room 9 114 Appendix D

The effect of PACE on self-reported anxiety and performance in first year nursing students

Creator:: Irving, Jan Louise
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was (a) to determine the effect of a four-step learner readiness profile: positive, active, clear, and energetic (PACE) on self-reported anxiety in first year nursing students before skill performance tests, and (b) to determine the effect of PACE on the performance of first year nursing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Subject Approval 123 B Consent Form 125 C Sample Skill Checklist 127 D List of Skills 130

Selected Oregon student, parent, and teacher perceptions of the factors that influenced eleventh grade students' readiness to make career choices

Creator:: Derr, Debra A.
Abstract:: Oregon educational reform efforts are moving ahead with the support of legislation, business and industry, and education. There has been little apparent consideration given to the readiness of tenth graders to make career choices even though the research in the area of career maturity indicates that students at this period...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Instructional methods for dietetic perceptors

Creator:: Overpeck, Nancy Lee
Abstract:: This study attempted to answer the following question: What instructional methods should dietetic preceptors use to help dietetic interns meet the performance requirements specified by the American Dietetic Association (ADA, 1991) for entry-level dietitians? A national sample of 170 dietetic preceptors was surveyed. Ninety provided usable information to examine both...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Dean Vern Oremus, Ph.D. (emeritus), our new dean Jerry Park, Ed.D., and department chairman, Timothy

ScholarsArchive@OSU

The role of scientific thinking in environmental policy decisions

A profile of the commonalities and characteristics of contextual teaching as practiced in selected educational settings

Shaping the perceptions of senior decision makers at Oregon community colleges : a case study of a state-wide planning process

Effectiveness of case based method versus traditional lecture in the retention of athletic training knowledge

Characteristics and use of inquiry and communication tools in planning for educational change

Autistic conflict in higher education

An investigative study into the effectiveness of using Computer-aided Instruction (CAI) as a laboratory component of college-level biology : a case study

The effect of PACE on self-reported anxiety and performance in first year nursing students

Selected Oregon student, parent, and teacher perceptions of the factors that influenced eleventh grade students' readiness to make career choices

Instructional methods for dietetic perceptors

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