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An historical review of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory

Creator:: Hickcox, Leslie K. (Leslie Kay), 1951-
Abstract:: The central purposes of this study were to review the historical sources of David Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory, and to determine the effect and application of Kolb's theory and Learning Style Inventory as reflected in the literature between 1971 and 1990. It was found that Kolb based his...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Correspondence with David Koib ....... 351 D. Correspondence with Australian Learning Style Researches: Dr. Paul

The effect of selected materials on the achievement of students in the intermediate grades in Native American cultural instruction

Creator:: Paul, Mary Elaine Bowen
Abstract:: Materials concerning ethnic and minority groups are a concern for many curriculum leaders. Inappropriate materials perpetuate stereotypes, in many cases due to a lack of study concerning the information within the materials. The materials concerning Native Americans typically presented in public school classrooms tend to overgeneralize information about the cultural...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Mary Elaine Bowen Paul for the Degree of Doctor of Education in Edu- cation presented on November 30

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

The relationship between kindergarten experience and fine-muscle eye-hand coordination abilities of first grade children

Creator:: Roberts, Arthur James
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between kindergarten experience and fine-muscle eye-hand coordination abilities of first grade children. The subjects were 181 first graders in the public schools of Albany, Corvallis, and Salem, Oregon. The mean age of the sample was 76.69 months with a standard...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Edwin D. Strowbridge, Associate Professor of Education, and Dr, Milfred D. McKimmy, Associate

A study of values of educators in Oregon's correctional institutions

Creator:: Colbert, Austin Michael
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to measure the relative prominence of the values -- theoretical, economic, political, aesthetic, social, and religious--among the four groups of institutional educators under the direction of the State of Oregon Corrections Division in the two adult and two juvenile facilities; namely, the Oregon State...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Head of the Family Life Department, Delmer M. Goode, Professor of Higher Education, Herbert D. Carlin

The role and function of physical education and sport in the nation building of Thailand

Creator:: Tapsuwan, Sakchye
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate physical education and sport in Thailand and, based upon expert opinion, to develop a blueprint of physical education and sport for the nation building of Thailand. The investigation concentrated on the history, role and function, purpose of governmental involvement, and future prospects...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: riiDean of -Graduate ool d Date thesis is presented April 25, 1984 Typed by Express Typing Service for

The readability of selected fourth, fifth and sixth grade social studies textbooks as determined by the Fry Readability Graph and group informal reading inventories

Creator:: Pruitt, Janet Louise McCracken, 1930-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the readability of three series of selected fourth, fifth and sixth grade social studies textbooks, a total of nine textbooks. Two measurements were utilized: a readability formula (Fry Readability Graph; Knapp, 1971), and group informal reading inventories. The Fry Graph was applied...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the D. C. Heath, the Silver Burdett or the Benefic Press social studies series. The differences

A comparative study of work values between selected tenth-grade Thai girls in Bangkok and Chiangmai, Thailand

Creator:: Sitthiphong, Bularat Suvarnabriksha
Abstract:: Purpose This study was designed to determine and compare the work values held by tenth-grade Thai girls in Bangkok and Chiangmai, Thailand, in order to lay the groundwork for a more systematic approach to career counseling and curriculum planning in the Thai school system. Procedures D. E. Super's work values...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: curriculum planning in the Thai school system. Procedures D. E. Super's work values inventory (WVI) was

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

The relationship between self-concept and school attendance

Creator:: Ogard, Ernest Maynard
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to seek evidence which might lead to the development of more effective ways of dealing with the problem of failure to attend school. Concept of self has long been considered worthy of consideration in evaluating behavior. It is known that significant experiences in life...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: attendance AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF ERNEST MAYNARD OGARD, JR. for the Ed. D. (Name of student) (Degree

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An historical review of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory

The effect of selected materials on the achievement of students in the intermediate grades in Native American cultural instruction

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

The relationship between kindergarten experience and fine-muscle eye-hand coordination abilities of first grade children

A study of values of educators in Oregon's correctional institutions

The role and function of physical education and sport in the nation building of Thailand

The readability of selected fourth, fifth and sixth grade social studies textbooks as determined by the Fry Readability Graph and group informal reading inventories

A comparative study of work values between selected tenth-grade Thai girls in Bangkok and Chiangmai, Thailand

A national analysis of business teacher certification

The relationship between self-concept and school attendance

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