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A theoretical design of rational autonomy : integrating elementary and early childhood teacher education through a contemporary derivation from Maria Montessori's social cognitive field paradigm

Creator:: Mitchener, Virginia Wedler
Abstract:: The individual through earliest recorded history reveals contradictory views of the human life-span. "Am I a free and unique individual, able to make choices and decide my own destiny?, or, "Am I only a victim of circumstance, a speck of dust in the universe's whirlwind of fate?" Each view is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: social cognitive field paradigm AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Virginia Wed ler Mitchener for the degree

Perceptions of "Dropouts" Recovered as Adults : A Life Course Case Study on Older High School Graduates

Creator:: Bogen, Susan Lori
Abstract:: Research has established that poor outcomes are the future for those without a high school diploma--yet students continue to drop out and become members of that population. The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the experiences and perceptions of individuals who did not complete high school within the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Shelley I. Dubkin-Lee Research has established that poor outcomes are the future for

Factors affecting enrollment trends in secondary agricultural programs as perceived by Oregon and California secondary agricultural instructors and their respective principals

Creator:: Bender, Mark E.
Abstract:: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the major contributive factors affecting enrollment trends in secondary level agricultural programs in Oregon and California, as perceived by Oregon and California agricultural instructors and their respective principals. Methods and Procedures: A review of the literature revealed three areas that were...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Respective Principals. Abstract approved: R. Lee Cole Purpose The purpose of this study was to

Gendered Leadership? Female Community College Presidents and their Leadership Behaviors

Creator:: Rafia, Lida
Abstract:: Considerable research has been done on women and leadership styles, and while most have found very little to no difference in leadership style between men and women, there has been conflict with individual gender roles and organizational roles (Eagly & Johnson, 1990; Eddy & Cox, 2008; Kanter, 1997). These studies...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Shelley I. Dubkin-Lee Considerable research has been done on women and leadership styles

A profile of professional improvement needs as perceived by occupational education instructors in Oregon community colleges

Creator:: Reinmuth, Charles Morris
Abstract:: The Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to develop a profile of the professional improvement needs of occupational instructors in Oregon community colleges as perceived by selected instructors. Specific objectives included: (I) to determine on a 5-point rating scale how proficient occupational instructors feel they should...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: COLLEGES Redacted for privacy (Abstract approved: Dr. Sylvia L. Lee The Purpose of the Study The purpose

Organizational Integration of Part-Time Faculty Teaching Developmental Mathematics

Creator:: Gray, Sylvia
Abstract:: This dissertation was a qualitative case study focused on part-time faculty teachingdevelopmental mathematics courses in one large Pacific Northwest community college. Thecollege was selected for its size and maturity; the topic was selected for three related reasons:part-time faculty have been widely relied upon to teach these courses nationwide; students indevelopmental...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Shelley I. Dubkin-Lee This dissertation was a qualitative case study focused on part-time

The recreation resource-user of the Bend Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

Creator:: Wilder, Robert Lee
Abstract:: THE PROBLEM. The problem was to study the recreation resource- user and to determine attitudes, characteristics and relationships between selected variables common to these users. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY. The purpose of the study was to examine: 1) Who are the recreation resource-users of the Bend Ranger District, Deschutes National...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Deschutes national forest, Oregon AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF ROBERT LEE WILDER for the DOCTOR OF

The effect of esoterica on institutional goals as measured by the use of cherished terms in the pulpits of the Church of the Nazarene and church growth

Creator:: Parrott, Richard Leslie, 1952-
Abstract:: This is a psycho-socio-linguistic study of language as the primary tool of institutions such as education, government, and religion. These institutions have goals associated with identifying with, communicating with, and influencing individuals in the general public who are not Part of the group. A review of psycho-socio-linguistic theory suggests that...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Lee Jenkins for his guidance, support, and encourage- ment during the process of this study, and for

The influence of work values in the life planning of tenth grade girls

Creator:: Bowden, Shirley Smith
Abstract:: This investigation was concerned with the work values of tenth grade girls and their relationship to the girls' aspirations and expectations for future education and marriage-career roles. The instrument employed for the value measurement was the Work Values Inventory of Super (1968). An original questionnaire was developed by the researcher...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: VALUES IN THE LIFE PLANNING OF TENTH GRADE GIRLS Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Sylvia Lee

A study of factors affecting child-centered teaching in elementary grades

Creator:: Hatch, Lynda Sylvia
Abstract:: Some elementary teachers want to be more child-centered in their teaching. They are trying to consider the needs of the students before the coverage of curriculum. Much of the inspiration for this educational approach has come from the British primary schools. The purpose of this study was to see if...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Lee Jenkins Dr. Jo Ann Brewer Dr. Jake Nice Dr. Perry Brown Dr. John Buckhouse for their patience

ScholarsArchive@OSU

A theoretical design of rational autonomy : integrating elementary and early childhood teacher education through a contemporary derivation from Maria Montessori's social cognitive field paradigm

Perceptions of "Dropouts" Recovered as Adults : A Life Course Case Study on Older High School Graduates

Factors affecting enrollment trends in secondary agricultural programs as perceived by Oregon and California secondary agricultural instructors and their respective principals

Gendered Leadership? Female Community College Presidents and their Leadership Behaviors

A profile of professional improvement needs as perceived by occupational education instructors in Oregon community colleges

Organizational Integration of Part-Time Faculty Teaching Developmental Mathematics

The recreation resource-user of the Bend Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

The effect of esoterica on institutional goals as measured by the use of cherished terms in the pulpits of the Church of the Nazarene and church growth

The influence of work values in the life planning of tenth grade girls

A study of factors affecting child-centered teaching in elementary grades

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