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Language proficiency and self-concept : a study of Japanese exchange students

Creator:: Akobundu, Regina E.
Abstract:: The major purpose of this study was to explore changes in language proficiency and self-concept of Japanese college students participating in an intensive English language program at Tokyo International University of America (TIUA). Another purpose of the study was to determine if there was a relationship between change in English...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Urban ethnography : an exploration and interpretation of the post-camp period of Laotian refugees settling in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon

Creator:: Proudfoot, Robert Charles
Abstract:: This study employed ethnographic methodology to investigate and record the post-camp, pre-assimilation period of Laotian refugees.The primary goal was to document the special problems and experiences of the Laotian population as they attempted to adjust to new roles and expectations within mainstream North American society.Oral histories and biographical statements focused...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: OF Robert Charles Proudfoot for the degree of Doctor of Philosost in Education presented on April 6

The recreation resource-user of the Bend Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

Creator:: Wilder, Robert Lee
Abstract:: THE PROBLEM. The problem was to study the recreation resource- user and to determine attitudes, characteristics and relationships between selected variables common to these users. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY. The purpose of the study was to examine: 1) Who are the recreation resource-users of the Bend Ranger District, Deschutes National...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Deschutes national forest, Oregon AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF ROBERT LEE WILDER for the DOCTOR OF

An examination of subsidies provided by public universities to affiliated foundations

Creator:: Hughes, Peter Mark
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which public universities are providing subsidies to tax-exempt, non-profit, legally distinct corporations which serve as university-affiliated foundations. Specifically, this investigation sought to determine (a) the percentage of universities providing subsidies, (b) the types of subsidies provided, (c) the dollar...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Thomas E. Grigsby 0 I/ The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which public uni

An investigation of the relationships between student evaluations and faculty, class, and student demographic variables in rating instructional effectiveness

Creator:: Anstine, Daniel D.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze and interpret the results of fall term student ratings of faculty teaching performance (n= 40,000) in order to determine whether relationships exist between a range of demographic variables and the ratings professors receive from students enrolled in their classes. A population of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The author is very grateful to Dr. Robert Rice for serving as my advisor and chairman of my

The Canadian two-year college foundation : characteristics of success

Creator:: Mucklow, William R.
Abstract:: This study investigated the relationship between various demographic, structural, organizational, and operational factors and the success of nonprofit foundations affiliated with two-year technical and community colleges in Canada. Three aspects were specifically examined: (1) a descriptive analysis of the two-year technical and community college foundation in Canada; (2) Pearson product-moment...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Characteristics of Success Abstract approved: Redacted for Privky Dr. Robert Rice This study investigated the

A Group Informal Reading Inventory : an instrument for the assess-ment of ESL students' reading performance

Creator:: Stark, Merritt William
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: privacy Abstract approved: 4000.02 Dr. Robert Kiekel Purpose of the Study The purpose of the present

Phonological contrasts and word-decoding skills of the reader of English as a second language

Creator:: Morray, Marjorie Kuh
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of the present study was to investigate the extent to which phoneme and grapheme-phoneme contrasts between English and Spanish influence the word-decoding skills of Spanish-speaking adults who are early readers of English. The major objectives of the research were to investigate: 1. The differences...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: drills c. Word-practice in a variety of contexts d. Appropriate audio-visual materials e. Criterion

Productivity analysis of adult basic education programs : an analytic model

Creator:: West, Ellen Louise
Abstract:: The central purpose of this study was to develop a model for the examination of productivity in Adult Basic Education. To that end, an instrument developed for use in the field of business was adapted for use with an educational audience. It examined the relationship of adult education staff decision...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Programs: An Analytic Model Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved:__ Tom E. Grigsby, Ed.D.' if The

An analysis of the acceptance and the conceptual clustering of personal finance competencies as identified by the business community and personal finance teachers

Creator:: Stamps, Margaret Frances
Abstract:: This study was designed to determine the common personal finance competencies needed by graduating high school students in Oregon as perceived by personal finance teachers from the subject matter areas of business education, home economics, mathematics, and social studies and the business community. Two other purposes were to (1) determine...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: TEACHERS Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. E..Wayn Courtney This study was designed to

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Language proficiency and self-concept : a study of Japanese exchange students

Urban ethnography : an exploration and interpretation of the post-camp period of Laotian refugees settling in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon

The recreation resource-user of the Bend Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

An examination of subsidies provided by public universities to affiliated foundations

An investigation of the relationships between student evaluations and faculty, class, and student demographic variables in rating instructional effectiveness

The Canadian two-year college foundation : characteristics of success

A Group Informal Reading Inventory : an instrument for the assess-ment of ESL students' reading performance

Phonological contrasts and word-decoding skills of the reader of English as a second language

Productivity analysis of adult basic education programs : an analytic model

An analysis of the acceptance and the conceptual clustering of personal finance competencies as identified by the business community and personal finance teachers

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