This study was conducted to develop a holistic understanding of distance education by identifying factors and patterns of factors that foster or impede distance education. The Washington State Community and Technical College System provided the context for the investigation of four primary questions: 1. What is the community and technical...
Literature on the evolution of the American higher education system includes a historical and consistent debate over the definition of the higher education mission in the country. Recent debate focuses on mission differentiation between the university and the community college. Acknowledging systemic changes in higher education historically occurred within regions...
Cigarette smoking continues to be one of the country's major health
concerns. It has been defined as the single largest preventable cause of
disease and death in the United States. Although research has indicated that
overall cigarette consumption has decreased in the nation over the past
decades, cigarette smoking remains...
Persistent reading difficulties are prevalent in U.S. schools and can lead to lower student performance across all subjects as well as distress, anxiety, and depression. In 2022, only 32% of fourth graders in the United States tested as proficient in reading. While there are many factors which affect reading progress...
This phenomenological inquiry explored dimensions of reflection for older adults in a developmental oriented adventure education experience. Data were gathered from emergent interviews with four individuals while participating in a multi-day, self-contained experiential education program conducted in a rugged environment, and led by a Navajo leader. Two principle research questions...
The purpose of the study was to verify growth in the interpersonal
problem solving abilities of high school students. A fourpart
subtest of the Means End Problem Solving Test (MEPS) was administered
to 642 students grades nine through twelve at Columbia High
School, Troutdale, Oregon. Completed tests were separated by...
This study's purpose was to provide data on major
inhibitory factors experienced by a third of Oregon high
school English teachers in areas of: attitudes, behaviors,
and physical and emotional effects of theme assessment.
Methods employed two analyses: (1) statistical testing
of the independent variable of teaching experience (1 to...
The purpose of this study was to answer three questions in
terms of learning methodology: (1) Is the inductive or deductive
approach more effective in teaching phonic generalizations to second
grade children? (2) Is the inductive or deductive approach more
effective in promoting retention ability after a three week interim?...
Using qualitative methodology and a case study format, this study examines from the inside-out the organizational impact of significant change in leadership at a mature community college during the initial period of that change. The study describes and characterizes the nature of change in the organization during the periods of...