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  • A study of the Kingore Observation Inventory as a screening procedure for the identification of highly able second graders

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    Vaughn-Neely, Elizabeth I.
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    The purpose of this study was to determine if the inferences derived from the Kingore Observation Inventory as a screening device are sufficiently valid for the identification of potentially gifted youngsters. Differences in predicting the WISC-III Full Scale IQ scores and/or percentile ranks using the KOI were assessed. The value...
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    Elizabeth I. Vaughn-Neely for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on May 2. 1994

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

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    Souza, Katherine Zimmer
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    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...
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    research. I used the concept she called catalytic validity in my research. "Catalytic validity represents

  • Racial identity development among college students : an examination of five students' perspectives

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    White, Jessica
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    This research sought to "get at" students' understandings of their own racial identity development. The limited degree with which participants have been heard and honored in research activities points to the need to inquire about their experiences first-hand, respect their stories, and consider their voices among, or in spite of,...
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    truly liberating in their incorporation of participants' voices and perspectives. In this way, I

  • The role of resiliency in the educational attainment of certified alcohol and drug counselors

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    Edwards, Darcy
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    This is a qualitative research project that seeks to understand the meanings that Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC's) have ascribed to their life experiences in relation to their choices about higher education. The participants are four Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Oregon who have less than bachelor degrees....
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    to walk this journey with me. She has been a mentor and a guide, and I will always be grateful for

  • Five programs for four participants : stories of paradox and learning in a graduate cohort for adult literacy practitioners

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    Fish, Susan A.
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    The purpose of this study was to understand the individual experiences of four adult literacy practitioners, Anne, Bill, Candy, and Emily, in the first cohort of the Oregon Field-Based Cohort Master's Program. This program, which Oregon established in 1993 as one venue of professional development for adult literacy and English...
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    , representing Education Director of School of Education Dean of GraaViate School I understand that my

  • Online classes : the student experience

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    Bucy, Mary C.
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    Online courses and even degree programs are becoming a widespread phenomenon at universities across the United States. Research into the effectiveness of these courses is in the early stages. This qualitative study explored student perceptions of their online class experience using expectancy-value theory as a framework in an attempt to...
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    February 28, 2003 APPROVED: Major Professor, representing Education Dean of'h&'Gr'aduate School I

  • Recordando memoria : shaping Chicana identity

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    Martinez, Yolanda Tellez
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    This research explored the self-concept of Chicanas in terms of their lived experiences and how those experiences influenced the shaping of their identity. It examined the multiple labels Chicanas use to self-identify and the context or situations in which they use specific labels. Moreover, it took into account the influence...
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    because as a child she was raised in Mexico and the U.S. I wanted to tap into the bi-cultural, bilingual

  • Examining the role of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the life experiences of University Student-Athletes

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    Smith, Shannon D.
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    This research investigates the role of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the life experiences of University Student-Athletes. This qualitative study employs a naturalistic and grounded paradigm in an effort to capture the essence of these experiences. Participants are four student-athletes from Oregon State University who play intercollegiate athletics in the Pac-10...
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    of School of Education I understand that my dissertation will become part of the permanent

  • Academic achievement : Case studies of a group of Yemeni women

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    Al-Saaidi, Faiza A. H.
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    This qualitative study explored the life experiences of a small group of Yemeni women who are academically successful and identified factors perceived by this group to have played a major role in their academic success. One of the key objectives was to gain a better understanding of the processes which...
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    School of Education Dean of Graduate I understand that my thesis will become part of the permanent

  • Testimonios of shared experience : Canadian women athletes and the 1980 Olympic boycott

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    Black, S. Jill
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    The testimonios of three Canadian women athletes and the 1980 Olympic boycott are presented. The Latin American method of testimonio is adapted as a framework for understanding personal stories. Testimonios written in a series of interpretive narratives and poems--poetic testimonios--represent three women's voices. This study includes three journeys: the research...
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    counseling and for that I am grateful. Mary Lou defines "integrity." She "walks her talk," she "calls a