The purpose of this study was to assist the development of an
improved technical teacher education program. Specifically, the
project sought to determine what, if any, factors in the backgrounds
of successful technical teachers may have accounted for their success
in teaching. To provide information to this end, the investigation...
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...
The United States Air Force uses a test constructed by Air
Force personnel to test all individuals seeking entrance into Air
Force officer training programs. This test is titled "The Air Force
Officer Qualifying Test" (AFOQT). There are two major classes of
candidates who are required to take the test:...
The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the formal
preparation currently required and desired for teachers of lower-division collegiate courses in public community colleges in the western
United States and to make recommendations for the preparation of
such teachers in Oregon. The identification of the functions of institutions...
The primary objective of this study was to develop a prototype
instrument of procedures and criteria to be used by community college
s for self-analysis and evaluation purposes. The study grew out of
the recognized need to assess and improve the effectiveness and pertinence
of community college philosophies, roles and...