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The use of NAEP data in a state context

Creator:: Ha, Jung-Mi
Abstract:: The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has measured the condition and progress of education since 1969 to provide information on performance of American students in core subjects to policymakers, educators, and the public. Yet, there has been a perception that theses federal resources are under utilized. An analysis of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: that states participate in biennial state NAEP in reading and mathematics at grades 4 and 8 has drawn

Indigenous language preservation programs and language policy in education : a web-based intertextual analysis

Creator:: Muniz, Gloria J. Bock
Abstract:: There are more than 6,900 known living languages in the world, half of which could be extinct within one hundred years. Approximately 150 indigenous American languages are still spoken in the United States; however, it is estimated that by the year 2050 only twenty of them will remain. Language preservation...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: spoken in the United States; however, it is estimated that by the year 2050 only twenty of them will

A study of factors that influence experienced teachers in grades kindergarten through five to integrate computer technology into the teaching and learning process

Creator:: Bradford, Doss C.
Abstract:: Although the public schools have spent billions of dollars on computer technology, only a few teachers are integrating them into their teaching. The purpose of this study was to determine barriers to the integration of computers into teaching and potential teaching strategies to encourage integration. Teachers (N=122) from 14 elementary...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 2 United States spent over $4.8 billion on computer technology. It is estimated schools will spend

Exploring counseling students' perspectives on spirituality using a postmodern feminist paradigm

Creator:: Souza, Katherine Zimmer
Abstract:: In this study, I explore the ideas of doctoral level counselor education students on spirituality using a postmodern feminist research paradigm. I have found spirituality to be vital aspect of my own life and have been pleased to see its importance recognized within the counseling field. I analyzed the data...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Katherine Zimmer Souza A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

My journey with preservice teachers : reflecting on teacher characteristics that bridge multicultural education theory and classroom practice

Creator:: Moule, Jean Golson
Abstract:: In the past decade, issues related to cultural diversity and pluralism have risen to the forefront in education. The increasing cultural diversity in American classrooms and communities requires preservice teachers to be ready to promote multiple perspectives within their curricula and among their students. The purpose of this study was...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Jean Golson Moule A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the

An empirical analysis of educator beliefs related to post-industrial labor reforms in the State of Oregon

Creator:: Sampson-Gruener, Gregory Paul
Abstract:: This study examines educator perceptions related to what has been termed New-Union labor reforms. The study provides a review of literature related to teacher Unionization and details a mixed methods analysis of educator beliefs related to three specific labor reforms: (a) alternative salary structures, (b) collaborative, or interest based bargaining...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , (2007) set out to study beliefs and perspectives of Union leaders across the United States. As a

Instructional coaching and disciplinary literacy : an examination of the engagement of secondary content-area teachers in professional development

Creator:: Bamford, Barbara JoAnne Dehm
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the factors that contributed to the engagement of middle and high school teachers in professional learning with instructional coaches, relative to disciplinary literacy. The study addressed the following question: What factors appear to influence secondary content-area teachers' engagement with instructional coaches,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: school districts in the United States have turned to the use of instruc 10). tional coaches (Carnegie

Problem solving strategies of Thai second graders for addition and subtraction word problems

Creator:: Swangrojn, Porntip
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate solution strategies that Thai second graders used to solve addition and subtraction word problems. Fifty-eight children participated in this study, 40 children took a written test, and 18 children participated in an interview. In addition, two classrooms were selected for observation, and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: used to solve word problems were not different from those used by children in United States and other

White racial identity development in transitional space : Discourse and praxis among Christian teacher educators

Creator:: Harris, Gennie S.
Abstract:: This research examines two questions: 1) What stories do Christian teacher educators tell about their own White racial identity development? and 2) Is there an impact of studying White racial identity development on the praxis of Christian teacher educators? If so, in what ways? The researcher began the project with...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Development………………………. 8 Key Concepts about Race in the United States…….. 12 Key Terms for This Study

Integrating indigenous knowledge into the community development process : the Zimbabwean experience

Creator:: Munyaka, Golden
Abstract:: This study is a critical ethnography of my professional career as an educator born and raised in the Shona culture in Zimbabwe. In this metaphysical study I reconstruct a worldview that I consider to be representative of Shona customs and beliefs. Doing this project has challenged my own ethnic identity...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: it possible for me to study in the United States. As an international student, I want to take this

ScholarsArchive@OSU

The use of NAEP data in a state context

Indigenous language preservation programs and language policy in education : a web-based intertextual analysis

A study of factors that influence experienced teachers in grades kindergarten through five to integrate computer technology into the teaching and learning process

Exploring counseling students' perspectives on spirituality using a postmodern feminist paradigm

My journey with preservice teachers : reflecting on teacher characteristics that bridge multicultural education theory and classroom practice

An empirical analysis of educator beliefs related to post-industrial labor reforms in the State of Oregon

Instructional coaching and disciplinary literacy : an examination of the engagement of secondary content-area teachers in professional development

Problem solving strategies of Thai second graders for addition and subtraction word problems

White racial identity development in transitional space : Discourse and praxis among Christian teacher educators

Integrating indigenous knowledge into the community development process : the Zimbabwean experience

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