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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:: . Grigsby V (7.* This study employed ethnographic methodology to investigate and record the post-camp, pre

Trained peer counselor effect on the personal growth of freshman students at a private, Liberal Arts college

Creator:: Willis, JoAnn
Abstract:: The primary problem of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of trained peer counselors on the personal growth of freshman students at a small liberal arts college. An effort was also made to determine if training residence hall student assistants in counseling skills affected freshman perceptions of those assistants.A...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: major Redacted for Privacy v. Dean of the School of Education Redacted for Privacy Ir%/ Dean of the

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

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:: Findings Timing Findings Posttest Findings 23 24 25 29 32 V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS 36

The development of masculine sex role stereotypes : sex differences in verbal interruptive behavior between first grade students and male and female teachers

Creator:: Edberg, Patricia Tanner
Abstract:: Male dominance in conversation is encouraged by the adult socialization pattern in which men routinely interrupt the conversation of women and develop a topic out of turn. The purpose of this study was to investigate verbal interruptive behavior by utilizing an experimental approach focusing on children's interruptions and teacher responses...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Yates Correction for Continuity 42 Analysis of Hypotheses 43 Summary 70 V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS

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:: 68 Hypothesis 11 69 Hypothesis 12 73 Table of Contents (Continued) Summary V. SUMMARY

Opinions and characteristics of Portland Community College black students

Creator:: Bonaparte, Lawson Gregg, 1921-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze and describe the opinions and characteristics of black students enrolled in Portland Community College. Data were obtained through a random sampling of two groups of subjects who were invited to participate in the study as follows: (1) Black subjects were 109 students...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: statistical model relative to the study, and to Mr. David W. Schacht for his bibliograph- ical assistance. I

Measuring cultural competence in counselor-trainees : the development of an assessment process

Creator:: Tomine, Satsuki Ina
Abstract:: Statement of the Problem The primary purpose of this investigation was to determine if a valid and reliable assessment instrument could be developed to measure the cultural competence of counselor trainees. Hypotheses Five hypotheses were generated to establish the reliability and validity of the instrument. The instrument consisted of two...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Hypothesis IV 60 Hypothesis V 61 Summary 62 Table of Contents -- continued Chapter Page IV PRESENTATION

Linguistic foundations and cultural diversity for the teacher education program at Oregon State University : an instructional system

Creator:: Petry, Larry L.
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The education of culturally diverse children has been one of the focuses of education since the early 1960's. One of the factors influencing education's inability to deal with the needs of culturally diverse children is the lack of teacher's foundational knowledge of language and linguistics as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Purpose of the Study 88 Hypothesis Tested 88 Statistical Analysis and Findings 89 V SUMMARY, DISCUSSION

Keyboard retraining : Qwerty to Dvorak

Creator:: Lessley, Bradley John
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to provide information pertaining to performance levels of Dvorak keyboard operators through retraining. More specifically, the purposes of this study were: 1. To compare operator performance rates on the Dvorak keyboard with operator performance rates on the Qwerty keyboard. 2. To determine whether keyboard...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: assistantship. Mr. David deMercado and Mr. William Deets of the Office Systems and Service Center, Corvallis

ScholarsArchive@OSU

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

Trained peer counselor effect on the personal growth of freshman students at a private, Liberal Arts college

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

The effect of previewing words on timed writings

The development of masculine sex role stereotypes : sex differences in verbal interruptive behavior between first grade students and male and female teachers

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

Opinions and characteristics of Portland Community College black students

Measuring cultural competence in counselor-trainees : the development of an assessment process

Linguistic foundations and cultural diversity for the teacher education program at Oregon State University : an instructional system

Keyboard retraining : Qwerty to Dvorak

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