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Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) : good indicator for student success at Community Colleges?

Creator:: Ng, Jacob N. K.
Abstract:: Community colleges in the United States have become an important educational destination for international students. According to the Institute of International Education (IIE, 2006), international students who enrolled for the first time at a U.S. campus increased by 8 per cent, from 131,946 students in 2004/2005 to 142,923 in 2005/2006....
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The effect of peer presence upon health-related physical fitness test scores of college students

Creator:: El Baden, Bahia Mahmoud
Abstract:: The primary purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of peer presence upon the health-related physical fitness test scores of college students. A total of 312 undergraduate college students, 156 males and 156 females, 18 through 29 years of age, randomly selected from the physical education activity...
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Educators in juvenile corrections : their understanding of the special education process and how it influences their practice

Creator:: Moody, Barbara A.
Abstract:: In juvenile corrections education approximately 50% of the students are eligible for special education services. This dissertation examines Oregon's juvenile corrections educators' understanding of their role in the special education process. This process involves student referrals, evaluations, and eligibility determination for special education services, and the development of individualized education...
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Generative evaluation of instruction in an Honors College, using small group instructional diagnosis : more than dots on a page

Creator:: Ringle, Judith Ann
Abstract:: Instruction in a University Honors College was evaluated using Small Group Instructional Diagnosis (SGID), a qualitative evaluation process. Fifty-one class sections were evaluated over a three-year period to determine what worked to help students learn, what did not work, and suggestions for improvement. Seven instructors used both SGID and an...
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An inquiry into the contribution of the Oregon Workforce Quality Council to the development of a world-class workforce

Creator:: Spilde, Mary F. T.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to provide understanding of Oregon Workforce Quality Council contributions to the development of a world-class workforce. Research goals were to describe Council processes and outcomes, as well as barriers to the achievement of Council purposes. A case-study approach was selected for the research design....
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Racial identity development among college students : an examination of five students' perspectives

Creator:: White, Jessica
Abstract:: 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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A comparison of work values of emotionally disturbed adolescents and normal adolescents

Creator:: King, Reed Lewis
Abstract:: The primary purpose of this study was to determine the work values of the emotionally disturbed adolescents and to compare these values with those indicated by adolescents of the same age level from a regular public school. A secondary objective was to compare the work values of the age levels,...
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Comparison of perceived adequacy of nursing education of 1991 and 1992 graduates of Nevada nursing schools and their supervisor's appraisal of their quality of performance

Creator:: Metcalf, Carol
Abstract:: This investigation into nursing education in Nevada was initiated to assess both the quality and frequency of performance of 52 nursing behaviors, arranged in six groupings. Recent graduates were asked to evaluate how well they believed they were prepared to perform these behaviors related to teaching, leadership, planning & evaluation,...
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Faculty development for outcome-based curriculum reform in the community college

Creator:: Webster, Jennifer M.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to document a community college faculty development process through which the faculty learned to reconstruct their curriculum around significant learning outcomes and authentic assessment strategies. The following questions focused the inquiry: 1. What kind of organizational support systems were necessary for the faculty to...
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A Durkheimian analysis and synthesis of four contemporary approaches to moral education

Creator:: Ito, Keiichi, 1949-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze four contemporary approaches to moral education from the sociological perspective of Durkheim. These four approaches were inculcation, values clarification, the moral discussion approach, and the just community approach. In this study Durkheim's theory of morality and moral education were identified, and the...
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Values and considerations in education-related choices : a descriptive study of PRC Chinese graduate at a Northwest U.S. University

Creator:: Buys, W. Kent
Abstract:: The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore PRC Chinese graduate student perceptions of their education-related choices at a U.S. university, and to assess the values and considerations underlying these choices. The objectives of the study were to: (a) explore and discover how students perceived and described education in...
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The effects of physical fitness programs on the job performance of full-time employees in public universities of Oregon

Creator:: Siriprasert, Jirakorn
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of participation in physical fitness programs on the self-perceived level of job performance of Oregon public university employees. A volunteer sample of 344 fulltime public university employees responded to the specifically designed questionnaire. Job performance was measured by job satisfaction,...
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A cross-cultural study of verbal-spatial preferences for learning

Creator:: Lukehart, Jeffrey Karl
Abstract:: The successful educator must be cognizant of and accommodate individual learner needs. The mediation of learning between the educator and learner is at the very root of successful teaching and learning. Recognizing and acknowledging that educators have preferred methods of operation (teaching style preferences) and students have preferred methods of...
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A study of special education STRs and caseloads in Oregon and their impact upon teachers' perceptions of success, job satisfaction and burnout

Creator:: McDow, Sandra M. Shaw
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between student-teacher ratios (STR) and caseload sizes and feelings of success and satisfaction and three factors of burnout as reported by Oregon teachers of students with mild disabilities. The target population of this study (N = 1347) were teachers of...
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A career education competency-based instructional model

Creator:: Kramer, Gary Lee
Abstract:: Ashlock (1975) identified career education descriptive factors as related to eight content areas of the Theory and Practicum II program at Oregon State University. Based on this research and the research literature, a Career Education Competency-Based Instructional Model was devised. By modifying the curriculum, this career education conceptual model for...
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Agriculture and science integration : a pre-service prescription for contextual learning

Creator:: Balschweid, Mark Allen
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to determine if the delivery of an integrated agriculture and science curriculum to the Agricultural Education MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) students, increased their desire and ability to integrate their curriculum and collaborate with other teachers once they started teaching, and to identify...
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Stress, personality, and social functioning during a major stressful event for high school female students in Taiwan

Creator:: Liu, Yu-Ling
Abstract:: Stress associated with gaining admission to first-choice colleges has increased dramatically during the past decade in Taiwan (Republic of China) and has become a process charged with anxiety. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of college entrance exams upon student well-being, based upon the assumption that...
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A study to examine the relationship between burnout/selected demographic characteristics and supervisory support among school psychologists

Creator:: Sullivan, J. Kevin
Abstract:: The principal focus of this investigation was to add to the very limited body of knowledge on stress and burnout among certificated school psychologists. The objective of this study was to learn both the incidence of burnout and the relationship between that incidence and selected demographic variables and supervisory support...
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Learning style preference and reading achievement of urban Alaskan native students

Creator:: Clyne, Roger D.
Abstract:: The American public school system has been delegated the responsibility for providing all children with an equal educational opportunity. For the state of Alaska, this charge is both unique and difficult. The academic performance of Alaskan Native students, the state's largest minority, is a serious concern due to their relatively...
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The influence of community service volunteer work on perceptions of job satisfaction and organizational commitment among Oregon employees of Pacific Northwest Bell

Creator:: Stebbins, Sarah J.
Abstract:: Corporate employee volunteer programs are redefining "corporate social responsibility." Community benefits derived from these programs are well documented. However, there is limited research on what internal impact such programs have on the sponsoring corporations. Kast and Rosenzwieg (1978) define "organizational performance" as "effectiveness," "efficiency" and "participant satisfaction." The study focused...
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A comparison of selected instructional media and methods for teaching global studies

Creator:: Schloss, Jacob Leon
Abstract:: The primary purpose was to examine three selected instructional plans commonly utilized in teaching global studies in terms of relative effectiveness in contributing to development of cognitive and affective growth. Possible identification of relationships between plans and learning preference was complementary. The plans were constructed utilizing Edgar Dale's Cone of...
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The application of item response theory in the cross-cultural validation of the physical estimation and attraction scale

Creator:: Charoenruk, Kongsak
Abstract:: The purposes of this study were to (a) outline a three-stage methodology combining functional/conceptual equivalence, item equivalence, and equivalence in construct operationalization to investigate the cross-cultural validity of psychological test instruments, and (b) to examine the cross-cultural equivalence of the Physical Estimation and Attraction Scale (Sonstroem, 1978) for English-speaking and...
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The effect of deferring fraternity and sorority rush upon scholastic achievement, satisfaction, and quality and quantity of involvement among students at a small, private liberal arts university

Creator:: McGuire, John J.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of deferring formal fraternity and sorority rush upon scholastic achievement, levels of satisfaction, and quality and quantity of involvement among students at a small, private liberal arts university. It has been suggested that timing of rush may exercise an impact...
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Language proficiency and self-concept : a study of Japanese exchange students

Creator:: Akobundu, Regina E.
Abstract:: The major purpose of this study was to explore changes in language proficiency and self-concept of Japanese college students participating in an intensive English language program at Tokyo International University of America (TIUA). Another purpose of the study was to determine if there was a relationship between change in English...
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An analysis of the relationship between the preferred cognitive learning style of field independence/field dependence and success in learning English as a second language among post-secondary Japanese students

Creator:: McNaught, Susan C.
Abstract:: The research analyzed the relationship between the preferred cognitive learning style of field independence/field dependence and success in learning English as a second language (ESL) among post-secondary Japanese students. The study provided a review of literature in the field and developed a methodology including identification of appropriate measurement instruments. The...
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Prescriptive vs developmental academic advising : an examination of advising style experienced by community college students

Creator:: Eckhardt, Carol A.
Abstract:: Academic advising on American college and university campuses has evolved into a professional activity supported by a growing body of theory and research. Developmental psychology provided the foundation for an approach to advising that emphasizes an holistic view of the student by supplementing traditional advising functions with career and personal...
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Differences in burnout among Oregon high school basketball coaches within categories of selected variables

Creator:: Watson, Edwin R.
Abstract:: The central focus of this study was to determine the differences in perceived burnout among Oregon high school basketball coaches when grouped by selected demographic and job related variables. Findings helped achieve a better understanding of the individual and organizational variables that either promote or reduce the occurrence of burnout...
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The interrelationship between academic achievement of college freshmen women and measures of anxiety and ability

Creator:: Stutler, Douglas L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between a measure of anxiety and academic achievement of freshmen women enrolled in the University of Northern Colorado (U.N.C.). One thousand and eighty women, eighty-seven percent of the freshmen women, were included in this study. All subjects completed the American...
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Analysis of socio-cultural factors affecting the establishment of a cross-cultural Christian leadership education program in Mexico City

Creator:: Mishler, Darrell W. (Darrell Wayne)
Abstract:: An educational program, or school is a social system defined by norms, values, status and goals (Banks & Banks, 1989). Analyzing socio-cultural factors affecting program development is a preliminary step to assisting in the establishment of a cross-cultural Christian leadership education program in Mexico City. Six categories of socio-cultural factors...
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The extent of the relationship between reading and writing achievement among international students enrolled in a university freshman composition course

Creator:: Graber-Wilson, Gerri
Abstract:: This study examined the reading-writing relationship for 99 exclusively international students, and used narrative, and timed and untimed expository writing samples. The reading comprehension test was the Degrees of Reading Power (DRP), a test appropriate for use with English as a second language (ESL) learners. Results of the study indicated...
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Egalitarianism and separatism : a history of approaches in the provision of public recreation and leisure service for blacks, 1906-1972

Creator:: Murphy, James Frederick
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which the philosophy, administration and implementation of public recreation and leisure service has contributed to the democratization of black Americans for the period 1906-1972. The study attempted to describe the interplay and connection between the black, subordinated community and...
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The effects of infant massage on the interactions between high risk infants and their caregivers

Creator:: Pardew, E. Michelle
Abstract:: The purpose of this research study was to examine the effects of infant massage on the interactions between high risk infants and their caregivers. A population of nine high risk infants who received infant massage was compared to 14 high risk infants who did not receive infant massage. Both groups...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Aggression in sport : a study of fouling in university basketball

Creator:: Walker, Thomas Vaughn
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The functions of vocational, occupational, and career counseling and guidance as perceived by Washington State Community College deans of students, vocational directors, and counselors

Creator:: Metcalf, Robert Lee
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Attitudes toward computers of ROC public middle school teachers

Creator:: Liou, Horng-Hwang
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Strategic problem solving in the community college : an analytic model

Creator:: Pearson, Geraldine Helen
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to determine if a model could be created which would describe and prescribe a superior method for strategic problem solving in the community college. A review of the literature in business and industry was used to extrapolate a model which might describe the decision...
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The relationship between hearing impairment and motor proficiency in selected school age children

Creator:: Schmidt, Sharon
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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...
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The role and function of the counselor as seen by selected counselor educators, couselors, principals and counselor trainees in the state of Oregon

Creator:: Mitzel, William John
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Colombia's national parks : an analysis of management problems and perceived values

Creator:: Meganck, Richard Albert
Abstract:: This analysis of Colombia's System of National Park Reservations accomplishes four objectives: 1) The historical development of national parks in Colombia was described; 2) The status, as of August, 1974, of the areas administered by the Colombian Renewable Natural Resources Development Institute (INDERENA) was summarized; 3) An analysis of major...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

An investigation of the problems experienced by Saudi students while enrolled in institutions of higher education in the United States

Creator:: Al-Shedokhi, Saad Abdul-Karim
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Playing at twilight : subjectivity, discourses, and preservice teachers' talk

Creator:: Phillips, Donna Kalmbach
Abstract:: This dissertation expands the theory of subjectivity by examining how discourses behave. Of particular intent here is the subjectivity of preservice teachers. Students from Oregon State University's Masters of Arts in Teaching program volunteered as participants. Audio-taped sessions of their small group talk about gender issues and education, dialogue journals,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Attributes perceived as essential for hiring football and men's basketball coaches at NCAA Division I-A schools by university officials

Creator:: Johnson, J. Scott (Jere Scott), 1938-
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School-community collaboration as a strategy for meeting the needs of at-risk youth : a case study of selected youth services teams

Creator:: Hobbs, Beverly B.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the nature of local school-community human service agency collaboration undertaken to address the needs of at-risk youth. The study focused on the experience of four youth services teams in two Oregon counties. A qualitative, multiple-case study approach was used as...
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An analysis of mediating factors, perceptions, and personnel related to strategic change in community college based small business development centers

Creator:: Bombardier, Louis
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to examine the events and activities that triggered strategic and large-scale changes in four community college based Small Business Development Centers. A review of the literature in organizational theory and community college education was used to form an integrated conceptual scheme which could be...
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The development and validation of a writing self-efficacy scale for adult basic writers and its use in correlational analysis

Creator:: Prickel, Donald O.
Abstract:: The major purposes of this study were (1) to construct a reliable and valid scale for measuring writing self-efficacy levels in adult basic education students, (2) to further test the scale's validity and reliability by administering it to a second selected group of adult basic education students, and (3) to...
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Characterization of high school students' preference for teacher race

Creator:: Hooper, C. Michelle
Abstract:: Racial integration of the Louisiana public school system had a devastating effect on its number of Black teachers. The state has yet to recover from this reduction, as fewer Black college students pursue education degrees. This study reports on whether or not the lack of Black educators has influenced high...
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The impact of youth gang awareness training on school personnel

Creator:: Novotney, Dave C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of youth gang awareness training on school personnel. Middle and high school level teachers, counselors, and school administrators in a rural Oregon school district were the focus of this study. Six specially designed modules were created by the researcher and...
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Impacts of the Internet on academic culture in Aceh, Indonesia

Creator:: Daud, Darni M.
Abstract:: The adoption and increasing uses of the Internet in higher education in many parts of the world have resulted in fundamental changes in academic cultures. The transfer of information is essential to academic life, and the Internet offers faster and easier access to information and communication between people than ever...
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A study of adult student learning strategies for a web based teacher licensure program

Creator:: Twomey, Sylvia Mary
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to understand how adult learners in an online teacher licensure program selected and used learning strategies, transformed existing strategies or developed new strategies. Also examined was whether the environment itself facilitated or impeded usage of transformed strategies, or development of new strategies. Participants in...
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The role of scientific thinking in environmental policy decisions

Creator:: Nelson, Jerry Kelvin
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze the individual reasoning of 24 adults as they made decisions for two communities regarding municipal wastewater treatment. The two western Oregon communities were both responding to notices from governmental agencies of higher environmental standards for the purification of wastewater before it could...
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Gender differences in subjective task values in mathematics and their relations to course-taking intentions

Creator:: Conner, Daniel A.
Abstract:: There has long been discussion on whether or not there are gender differences in different academic areas, particularly mathematics. One fact that most researchers agree on is that fewer females than males take upper-level mathematics courses beginning in adolescence and continuing through college. As a result, many females severely restrict...
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University web teaching practice & pedagogy

Creator:: Morihara, Bonnie Bone
Abstract:: Although there is research into student learning on the Web and other computer-supported environments, there has been little investigation into the practice and pedagogy of university Web teachers. This qualitative study used a series of interviews of eight higher education faculty to gather data on their Web teaching practices, and...
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Structural oppression of African Americans in higher education

Creator:: Powell, William N.
Abstract:: Researching what I believe to be exclusionary practices in higher education against African Americans has compelled me to approach this subject, in part, historically. Although I realize that a historical chronology of any subject is often deceptive, as with any writer, I am tempted to interpret events to fit my...
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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...
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Comparative perceptions of students, financial aid administrators, and presidents regarding the required competencies of community college financial aid administrators

Creator:: Herndon, Charles Frederick
Abstract:: The central purpose of this study was to determine various views of the professional competencies required by community college student financial aid administrators. Respondents in the study included a student financial aid recipient, a student financial aid administrator and a president from forty-five selected community colleges. The major tasks were:...
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Perceptions of international student parents at Oregon State University about their children's local public elementary school experiences

Creator:: Harelimana, Froduald
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to profile perceptions and beliefs of Oregon State University international student parents who have children in area public elementary schools. The research methods included a survey to 26 self-selected participants, and seven tape-recorded interviews with volunteers from the survey sample. These study subjects displayed...
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Five programs for four participants : stories of paradox and learning in a graduate cohort for adult literacy practitioners

Creator:: Fish, Susan A.
Abstract:: 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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Preservice teachers explore gender issues in education through talk

Creator:: Cammack, J. Camille
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze preservice teachers' talk about gender issues in education through a poststructural feminist theoretical framework. Eighteen Master of Arts in Teaching students volunteered to participate in a seminar. During the seminar the participants wrote about and discussed gender issues in teaching. Data collected...
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A qualitative study designed to explore some factors that white educators need to teach black students effectively

Creator:: Henry, Calvin Oscar Leon
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore some of the factors White educators need to teach Black students effectively. It examined what role the race of the teachers may play in Black students' academic success and whether White teachers are able and willing to meet the educational needs of...
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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...
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From risk to resiliency : academic persistence in Mexican-American high school English as a Second Language students

Creator:: Temes, Carla A.
Abstract:: Five student-researchers and the author engaged in a continually-evolving, student-driven qualitative research study. Despite significant disadvantages, including navigating a. foreign culture without speaking the language, these invulnerable learners succeeded. Ultimately of greatest interest to the six were an analysis of their collective knowledge and experiences, and their individual transformation over...
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The effects of career planning on self-concept and academic achievement of at-risk middle school students in an urban public school environment

Creator:: Casey, Michael Winfield
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a six-week career planning dropout prevention program on the self-concepts and academic achievement of at-risk middle school students in an inner-city public school environment. The research population consisted of 1,434 students (grades seven, eight and nine) attending an inner...
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A self-directed learning-based model for training needs assessment of clients at small business development centers

Creator:: Good, Glenn C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to improve instructional system design at Small Business Development Centers by developing a best practice model for assessing client training needs. Two research questions were addressed: 1. Is self-directed learning an appropriate framework for instructional system design at Small Business Development Centers? 2. What...
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On wings of eagles : a look at self-regulation of how high school students manage their learning with a student-centered curriculum

Creator:: Harper, Julia O. L.
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine how high school students managed their learning while working within the guidelines of a student-centered approach to teaching and learning. Data collected included interviews, questionnaires, participant observations, and Kolbe Conative Index scores supplied by the school. Seven teachers and forty students...
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Building capacity for systemic change : episodes of learning in the first year of a grant-funded change project at a land grant university

Creator:: McMurray, Janice K.
Abstract:: Demands for increasingly more responsive education systems have caused some higher education institutions to reconsider their original missions and envision new futures. This is particularly true with land grant institutions whose mandate it is to be the people's university. The purpose of this study was to explore the first year...
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Barriers that influence the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges

Creator:: Smith, David E., 1943-
Abstract:: There is a shortage of qualified community college technical instructors in new and emerging technologies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the barriers that may affect the decision of semiconductor specialists to teach part-time at community colleges. The desired outcome is to enable community colleges to increase the...
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Language and learning : a case study of a Vietnamese unaccompanied minor in a post secondary setting

Creator:: Davis, Kay Mathews
Abstract:: This study was an ethnographic case study of a Vietnamese unaccompanied minor in a post secondary setting. There were two guiding questions for the study: (1) How does the subject perceive language as it relates to educational experience? (2) What kinds of observable personality, cognitive, or affective factors have contributed...
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Importance of SCANS employability skills as identified by workers and supervisors in Oregon

Creator:: Fanno, Wayne Leroy
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Making sense : journals as tools for learning and representing student experience in a field-based doctoral program

Creator:: Smith, Sharon L.
Abstract:: Recent trends in higher education have led to the development of alternatives to traditional on-campus graduate degree programs. There is a concomitant need to understand student experience in field-based programs which support continuing education and career development for employed adults. The central purpose of this research was to explore the...
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A study of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors

Creator:: Birdsall, Bobbie Ann
Abstract:: This study investigated the job satisfaction of elementary school counselors in the Pacific Northwest, defined as Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The purpose of the study was to (a) describe current elementary counselor characteristics, duties and functions; (b) determine the overall level of job satisfaction of elementary school counselors; (c) investigate...
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Development and administration of a scale to measure the computer attitude of preservice and inservice teachers at the elementary school level

Creator:: Evans, Anantaporn Disatapundhu
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to: (a) develop a comprehensive plan consisting of a series of logical steps based upon recommendations derived from psychometric, measurement, and research literature and utilize the plan to develop a Likert-type scale to provide valid and reliable measures of the attitude of preservice and...
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Critical design factors for effective teamwork training in the workplace : a survey of training professionals in Oregon

Creator:: Gobeli, Corrine L.
Abstract:: Although teams are a common method of structuring work activities, there is still much concern over their effectiveness. The primary purpose of this study was to describe the current state of teamwork training in Oregon and to identify critical training design activities, situational barriers and demographic variables related to the...
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Reaching for the Accounting Education Change Commission's recommendations through cooperative learning

Creator:: Swanson, Janice M., 1944-
Abstract:: The Accounting Education Change Commission (AECC) is a consortium of concerned accounting professionals and accounting educators that advocates the redesigning of accounting curriculums in higher education. Traditionally accounting programs have focused on the technical aspects of the profession. Although technical competence is necessary for the profession, the AECC urges accounting...
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GED graduates : case studies of six at-risk students who have persisted at a community college

Creator:: Falk, Cheryl R.
Abstract:: This interpretive study sought to understand how six GED graduates who dropped out of high school came to be enrolled at a rural community college, and what factors they perceived promoted or impeded their academic persistence and success. Specifically the study focused on student backgrounds, reasons for dropping out of...
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A descriptive study of the locus of control in selected medical office assisting students and its relationship to certain characteristics an academic success as measured by grade achievement

Creator:: Bode, Elizabeth Ann
Abstract:: The central purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship of locus of control and academic success in selected medical office assisting students. The instrument for locus of control assessment was the Adult Nowicki-Strickland Internal-External Scale (ANSIES). Structured interviews were used to elicit personal responses for the purpose of...
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Interpersonal communication factors in the management of biomedical instructional development projects

Creator:: Thomas, Julie Ann
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the professional interaction and interpersonal communication factors in the management of biomedical instructional development projects which involved the use of electronic media. Reference is made, repeatedly, in instructional development literature to the need to include interpersonal communication skills in the education and...
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The relationship of instructional delivery methods and individual differences to the training of operators of computer systems

Creator:: Kluge, E. Alan
Abstract:: The objectives of this study were to: (1) determine if individual differences in the learner characteristics of field dependence, state and trait anxiety, age, sex, and prior computer experience were related to performance in operating a computer system; (2) to determine if differences in performance would occur as a result...
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Effectiveness of case based method versus traditional lecture in the retention of athletic training knowledge

Creator:: Carter, Lori D.
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Development of the Delton Silent Reading Tests : alternative test forms for the Schonell Silent Reading Tests

Creator:: Dudiak, Shirley
Abstract:: The Delton Silent Reading Test, Forms A and B, was developed as an alternate test for the Schonell Silent Reading Test which is currently used for screening the reading comprehension of special students. The aim of the Delton Silent Reading Test is to achieve greater consistency in mid-year and mid-program...
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An assessment of computer utilization by graphic design professionals in Thailand

Creator:: Disatapundhu, Suppakorn
Abstract:: The uses of computer technology in the fields of art and graphic design in Thailand were investigated for the purpose of identifying levels of current computer use from 280 responses to a specifically designed questionnaire among: 1) full-time graphic design educators, 2) art and design students, and 3) graphic design...
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A study of supervisors' ratings of consultant teacher effectiveness in relation to leadership styles and personality types

Creator:: Houck, Sandy L.
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Test development of mathematics subject matter knowledge levels of division of rational numbers for Thai preservice elementary teachers

Creator:: Chalardkid, Praphai
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable, instrument for determining the mathematics subject matter knowledge of Thai preservice elementary teachers at eight (8) teachers' colleges in eight (8) provinces in northern Thailand. The focus of the content of interest was the operation of division of...
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The GED certificate as a credential for entry into and retention in the workforce : recipient and employer perceptions

Creator:: Mason, Roy B.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to assess the use of the General Educational Development Tests (GED) as an alternative high school credential in Oregon. A study was conducted of 469 Oregon GED recipients' and 646 private sector employers' perceptions of the GED. Both quantitative and qualitative measurements were used...
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Instructional needs assessment for managing conflict between watershed resource users in Oregon : the OWIC case study

Creator:: Saeed, Ikram
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to explore a needs assessment method for suggesting target-based training interventions for managing conflict between the resource user/interest groups in Oregon's riparian zones. An instrument was developed and then validated by an expert panel. The questionnaire addressed three potential conflict management factors: multiple-use orientation,...
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A descriptive study of substance abuse programs in Oregon's public universities

Creator:: Roi, Marcia R.
Abstract:: The subject of drug and alcohol abuse on college campuses across the country is the concern of many college administrators. There exists a relatively high consumption pattern of drug and alcohol abuse among college students when compared to the general population. This pattern of alcohol abuse has remained stable despite...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The effects of student teaching upon the development of secondary student teachers in Thailand

Creator:: Nontapa, Sutee
Abstract:: This study examined the practice of student teaching and the effects of student teaching upon the development of three secondary Thai language student teachers from Chiangmai Teachers' College in Chiangmai, Thailand from July to September, 1992. The research questions were: What are the methods of teaching which are used during...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Paradigm shifts in training and development : naturalistic study of management change during organization transformation

Creator:: Olsen, Brigitta E.
Abstract:: The need for organizational transformation is a response to a larger paradigm shift occurring in science and society. It represents a shift from the mechanistic model to a systems, holistic model. The purpose of this study was to determine patterns and practices that limit training effectiveness when facilitating a major...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Development of a two-tiered multiple choice test to measure misconceptions in physics among high school students in Thailand

Creator:: Sangsupata, Sopapun
Abstract:: The objectives of this study were to construct and develop a two-tiered multiple-choice test for the measurement of student misconceptions in optics at the level of secondary education in Thailand, as well as to investigate the effects of gender, grade level, and type of school upon levels of student misconceptions....
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A study of media personnel and faculty perceptions regarding educational technology services in teachers' colleges in Thailand

Creator:: Nontapa, Ruangwit
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A comparison of the effectiveness of two CD-ROM database training methods

Creator:: Keowmookdar, Nattaya
Abstract:: The primary question to be answered as a result of the research was: Do native English-speaking undergraduate students learn CD-ROM database search skills more effectively through the use of conventional instruction method or by training confined to a written manual self-instructional method? Thirty-seven Oregon State University students were randomly assigned...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The development of an adaptation model for emergency departments in urban and suburban health maintenance organizations

Creator:: Robertson, Barbara J.
Abstract:: The major purpose of this study was to develop an Adaptation Model for emergency departments in urban and suburban Health Maintenance Organizations. Questions explored which provided data for the Model were: 1) are there significant differences in the demographic, sociologic, and decision-making characteristics of clients seeking services in emergency rooms...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Development and use of an instrument to measure student misconceptions of selected science concepts at the elementary school level in Thailand

Creator:: Tangmongkollert, Somsri
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument to provide valid and reliable measures of misconceptions in the area of photosynthesis and respiration among fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students in Thailand. A 17-item, two-tier multiple-choice test was developed and validated using construct-related evidence to determine the appropriateness...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The nature and extent of the problems experienced by international students enrolled in an English language program

Creator:: Sonari, Alateme Jesse
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Significant mentoring relationships in ministerial education

Creator:: Wiggins, Robert W.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to describe and explain significant mentor/protege relationships in professional ministry education. Through an exploratory, naturalistic inquiry, the mentoring phenomenon was studied inductively, culminating in a descriptive theory that illuminated the variables and their interrelationships on the ministerial campus. The multiple case study design accommodated...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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

Creator:: Vaughn-Neely, Elizabeth I.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The career decision making of individuals with mild developmental disabilities

Creator:: Thyfault, Alberta J.
Abstract:: Individuals with mild developmental disabilities have traditionally been excluded from full participation in their career decision making due to the stereotyping of their perceived incompetence. This view forms a mind-set or stigma that is recognized as the disability myth. This study initially addressed the vocational development of individuals with mild...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Using evaluative results in program improvement by public vocational high school instructors in Taiwan

Creator:: Yeh, Chung-ta
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore factors which influence Taiwanese vocational teachers' participation in program evaluations, use of evaluative results and, in turn, program improvement. Twelve Taiwanese public vocational high school teachers were interviewed during February and March 1992. To confirm the responses of the teachers, 12 school...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

An historical perspective on the college education program at Oregon State Penitentiary

Creator:: Howard, Grace
Abstract:: The purpose of this investigation was to obtain a broad view of the development and structure of the program of college education conducted at the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem, Oregon to arrive at a means to explicate program effectiveness. This research problem encompassed the compilation and interpretation of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

An investigation of the relationships between student evaluations and faculty, class, and student demographic variables in rating instructional effectiveness

Creator:: Anstine, Daniel D.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze and interpret the results of fall term student ratings of faculty teaching performance (n= 40,000) in order to determine whether relationships exist between a range of demographic variables and the ratings professors receive from students enrolled in their classes. A population of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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