Index Catalog // ScholarsArchive@OSU

An analysis of certain effects of teaching students to construct and analyze questions

Creator:: Walker, Thomas Jerry
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to analyze the effects of teaching elementary and secondary students the Gallagher Topic Classification System as a technique for constructing and analyzing questions. The subjects for the study were the students of three groups of randomly selected teachers from Coos and Douglas Counties of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Thomas Jerry Walker ACKNOWLEDGMENTS To Dr. Edwin D. Strowbridge I express sincere appreciation for

Educational technology associations as change agents : A case study

Creator:: Stephenson, Christine (Christine Gale)
Abstract:: This research addressed the role of educational technology associations as change agents within education with particular emphasis on issues of advocacy and leadership. Using a poststructural feminist lens and the metaphor of interview and analysis as storytelling, it explored the perspectives of nineteen individuals belonging to a national level educational...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Christine Stephenson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education presented on October 16, 2007

Critical factors affecting the meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes : A Delphi study of the opinions of community college personnel

Creator:: Somerville, Jerry A.
Abstract:: The two-fold purpose of this study was to identify critically important factors that affect the meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes and study why they were critically important. A three-round Delphi process was used in both a pilot project and in a full study to solicit the opinions of individuals...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Jerry A. Somerville for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education

Physical education and athletic facilities : analysis of usage and financial problems

Creator:: Howell, Jerry
Abstract:: In the field of physical education and athletics the ever-rising operating costs of quality programs had forced all small colleges to seek new sources of funds. The financial problems in supporting physical education and athletics were related to the overall financial problems of these institutions. With the need for additional...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , 1986 Typed by Carolyn Gilbert for Jerry C. Howell TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page 1 2

Proximity theory and information-system acquisition techniques

Creator:: Huber, Jerry W.
Abstract:: STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM Document-based educational information systems require systematic acquisition efforts that must be conscientiously undertaken to build an information system and to keep it current. These acquisition efforts can be influenced by several variables. The major thrust of this research was to investigate one of these variables, namely...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: techniques AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF JERRY W. HUBER for the degree DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY -----1Name of

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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: decisions AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jerry Kelvin Nelson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

A profile of the commonalities and characteristics of contextual teaching as practiced in selected educational settings

Creator:: Shields, Sue B., 1948-
Abstract:: Contextual teaching is emerging as an important concept in education reform efforts. This field study attempts to clarify the concept of contextual teaching by defining and identifying characteristics found in the research literature, experienced teacher observations and practices, and students' views of contextual teaching. The foundation for this field study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Schuette, Jerry Berger, John Young, and Sam Stern. The faculty members and administrators involved in the

Factors influencing student attendance at intercollegiate athletic events : a study in Korea

Creator:: Lim, Jong Geon
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that may influence students' motivation or choice to attend their institution's intercollegiate athletic events and also to relate the lived experiences of administrators of athletic programs at a university in Korea. The research design included both quantitative and qualitative approaches....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: thoughtfulness as my major professor, to Tom Scheuermann, M.A., J.D. for his dedication, and to Dr. Jerry

The effects of birth order and sex on self-concept

Creator:: Nystul, Michael Scott
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of birth order, sex, and the interaction of birth order and sex on the self concept as measured by the 29 mean scores of the Tennessee Self- Concept Scale (TSCS). Procedures: This research is restricted to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: existential spirit of Eigenwelt in our every encounter. Dr. Jerry Becker, who showed me what it means to

The relationship of teacher role characteristics, staff development, and school climate to the use of manipulatives in primary grade mathematics

Creator:: Smith, Karen Clark
Abstract:: A review of the literature revealed that there are many variables that influence teachers' instructional practices. These influential variables fall into three categories: those related to the teacher, which are referred to in this study as teacher role characteristics; those related to the inservice education activities of teachers, referred to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: advice, support, and encouragement. They include: Dr. Jerry Girod, Dr. Jake Nice, Dr. Alan Sugawara, Dr

ScholarsArchive@OSU

An analysis of certain effects of teaching students to construct and analyze questions

Educational technology associations as change agents : A case study

Critical factors affecting the meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes : A Delphi study of the opinions of community college personnel

Physical education and athletic facilities : analysis of usage and financial problems

Proximity theory and information-system acquisition techniques

The role of scientific thinking in environmental policy decisions

A profile of the commonalities and characteristics of contextual teaching as practiced in selected educational settings

Factors influencing student attendance at intercollegiate athletic events : a study in Korea

The effects of birth order and sex on self-concept

The relationship of teacher role characteristics, staff development, and school climate to the use of manipulatives in primary grade mathematics

Limit your search

Academic Affiliation

Advisor

Commencement Year

Committee Member

Creator

Date

Decade

Degree Field

Degree Level

Degree Name

File Format

Language

License

Non-Academic Affiliation

Peer Reviewed

Resource Type

Rights Statement

Subject

Search Constraints

Search Results

Limit your search