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A comparison of three approaches to vocabulary improvement in ninth grade language arts : an experimental study

Creator:: Hammack, Mary Lorraine, 1922-
Abstract:: This study compared three approaches to the improvement of vocabulary in ninth grade language arts classes: the direct-teaching approach, the interest-in-words approach, and the wide-reading approach. Answers to the following questions were sought: which of these approaches to vocabulary improvement is more effective than each other approach used in this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: EXPERIMENTAL STUDY Abstract approved: Redacted for privacy f*.d D. MarkilffeTv This study compared three

Analysis of the state of development of adult education in Nigeria : suggestions for future action

Creator:: Offiong, Edem Daniel
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze the state of development of adult education in Nigeria. The major objectives were to review the state of development of Nigerian adult education programs, assess the overall effectiveness of these programs, and utilize the findings to suggest action for future program improvement....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . David England, and Dr. Joe B. Zaerr. A special thanks goes to Dr. Tom Grigsby, my academic advisor and

Creation and investigation of musical forms designed to promote relaxation

Creator:: Montgomery, Sue
Abstract:: The study was a creative endeavor in which researchfindings from the areas of medicine, mental health andeducation concerning effects of background music were combinedinto an experimental musical form designed to promote andfacilitate the relaxation response. This experimental musicwas cormared with Baroque largo musical background, as recommendedin Lozanov's method of accelerated...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: members of my committee, Drs. Richard Ross, Marge McBride, James Firth and David Phelps, each of whom

A comparison of groups of students and faculty at Oregon Technical Institute with reference to their perception of the college environment

Creator:: Theriault, Donald Paul
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not significant differences exist between three student groups and one faculty group at Oregon Technical Institute with reference to their perception of the college environment. The gauge used to assess perception of the college environment was the College and University...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: institution, and (d) were in at least their third quarter of attendance at Oregon Technical Institute. GROUP

A national analysis of business teacher certification

Creator:: McMillan, Gilbert Earl
Abstract:: Problem While the primary emphasis of this study was on the professional aspects of a business teacher's preparation, by necessity it was concerned with other aspects of the preparation of business teachers, especially as these relate to the so-called "professional sequence." Thus the purpose of the study was to seek...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education - 20 semester hours. d. Business Administration - 30 semester hours. e. Business Education

Guidelines for developing a community college teacher education program in Oregon

Creator:: Dunham, Daniel Bentley
Abstract:: The primary purpose of this study was to develop guidelines for planning a preservice preparation program which would encompass the critical issues in community college teacher education identified in the related literature and by national and state authorities. The secondary purpose was to suggest a plan for a community college...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: college student, his nature, needs and background. d. Effective communication, participation in faculty

The role of the city manager in policy making : a study of differences in the conception of actual and perception of ideal policy making roles of the city manager by elected mayors and appointed managers in small California council-manager municipalities

Creator:: Feldman, Steven, 1954-
Abstract:: In recent years, the role of the City Manager in municipal policy making has been the focus of considerable attention and debate in both the academic and local government arenas. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in views of elected mayors and appointed managers with regard...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Self-assessment as a function of entering skills analysis in Adult Basic Education

Creator:: Haynes, Judith Lee
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to determine if a self-assessment procedure provides data with acceptable accuracy for use in Adult Basic Education placement diagnostic batteries. Several factors descriptive of the population and the treatment were studied: 1. The overall degree of accuracy in computation and word pronunciation. 2. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Statement Appendix B: Basic Instructions Appendix C: Permission Letter Appendix D: Answer Sheets 74 78

The effect of previewing words on timed writings

Creator:: Harrison, Marion E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to supply information that would help improve typing courses by identifying successful skillbuilding practices and to provide students with a means of increasing speed and/or accuracy during timed writings. More specifically, the purpose of this study was to answer the question: Does the previewing...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (Appendix D), substantiated the need for research on the use of preview words. In order to determine

An analysis of the effectiveness of a learner-centered teaching system compared to that of a conventional teaching of basic electricity to university students

Creator:: Ruiter, William Wallace, 1925-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a learner-centered teaching system and that of a conventional teaching of basic electricity to university students. For this study 65 students enrolled in basic electricity at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona were used, distributed in two fall semester...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF WILLIAM WALLACE RUITER (Name) (Degree) for the Ed. D in EDUCATION

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A comparison of three approaches to vocabulary improvement in ninth grade language arts : an experimental study

Analysis of the state of development of adult education in Nigeria : suggestions for future action

Creation and investigation of musical forms designed to promote relaxation

A comparison of groups of students and faculty at Oregon Technical Institute with reference to their perception of the college environment

A national analysis of business teacher certification

Guidelines for developing a community college teacher education program in Oregon

The role of the city manager in policy making : a study of differences in the conception of actual and perception of ideal policy making roles of the city manager by elected mayors and appointed managers in small California council-manager municipalities

Self-assessment as a function of entering skills analysis in Adult Basic Education

The effect of previewing words on timed writings

An analysis of the effectiveness of a learner-centered teaching system compared to that of a conventional teaching of basic electricity to university students

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