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

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    Moule, Jean Golson
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    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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    Classroom Practice. Abstract approved: Warren N. Sj4uki In the past decade, issues related to cultural

  • Characteristics of Oregon agricultural export entrepreneurs

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    Johnson, Wayne E.
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    The creation of a new business venture is a multidimensional event, but little research has addressed the interaction of entrepreneurial characteristics and their relationship to new venture creation. The purpose of this study was to propose a conceptual framework for systematically studying the entrepreneurial personality. The major components of the...
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    entrepreneurs AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Wayne E. Johnson for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

  • Structural oppression of African Americans in higher education

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    Powell, William N.
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    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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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF William N. Powell for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

  • Instructional needs assessment for managing conflict between watershed resource users in Oregon : the OWIC case study

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    Saeed, Ikram
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    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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    Case Study Abstract approved: Warren N. Suzuki The purpose of the study was to explore a needs

  • An investigation of audio-visual education with emphasis on British Columbia

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    Ritchie, Myles Houston
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    . 7Freeman, F. N. Visual education. 8Rolfe, E. C. A comparison of the effectiveness of a motion picture

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

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    Yeh, Chung-ta
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    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...
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    Proaram Improvement by Public Vocational High School Instructors in Taiwan Abstract approved: Warren N

  • Technology and the origin of human hemispheric asymmetry

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    Boraas, Alan Sivert
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    This paper proposes that human asymmetrical hemispheric function originated because of the cognitive requirements of tool-making. The human brain can be considered to be a product of two evolutionary episodes. The first episode was shared with other mammals and resulted in a brain composed of a reptilian complex, paleomammalian and...
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    approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. R. N. Malatesha This paper proposes that human asymmetrical

  • Instructional methods for dietetic perceptors

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    Overpeck, Nancy Lee
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    This study attempted to answer the following question: What instructional methods should dietetic preceptors use to help dietetic interns meet the performance requirements specified by the American Dietetic Association (ADA, 1991) for entry-level dietitians? A national sample of 170 dietetic preceptors was surveyed. Ninety provided usable information to examine both...
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    August 16. 1994. Title: Instructional Methods for Dietetic Preceptors. Abstract approved: Warren N

  • The career decision making of individuals with mild developmental disabilities

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    Thyfault, Alberta J.
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    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...
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    Mild Developmental Disabilities. Abstract approved: Warren N. Suzuki Individuals with mild

  • Understanding university students' construction of their hidden disability identity

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    Bentley-Townlin, Tracy
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    This study co-investigated with students with hidden disabilities the phenomenon of disability identity. This qualitative study utilized phenomenology and strategies proposed by Paulo Freire in an effort to understand identity development specific to individuals with hidden disabilities. There were seven students from a medium-sized, public university who participated in the...
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    Students' Construction of their Hidden Disability Identity Abstract approved: Warren N. Suzuki This