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Outcomes-based curriculum reform in a community college : a discipline based inquiry

Creator:: Meier, Rebecca Anne
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine how faculty curriculum committees from different disciplines moved through a major curriculum change process from content-focused curriculum to outcomes-based curriculum. Data was gathered through direct observations, committee member interviews, a questionnaire, and the Gregorc Style Delineator from four curriculum committees representing different...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: discipline based inquiry AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Rebecca A. Meier for the degree of Doctor of

The effect of counseling on the scholastic performance of a selected group of college freshman

Creator:: Harvey, Morris Eugene
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: of a selected group of college freshman THE EFFECT OF COI ELING ON THE SCHOIAS PERFORMANCE OF A SUB

A perceived-risk curriculum for at-risk learners

Creator:: Kash, Laurel Renee
Abstract:: Although perceived-risk curriculum, that is, where the learner experiences effects of eustress (positive stress), has been used in Arts or outdoor activities, it has not been used in school classrooms. Milkman’s 1996 studies of after-school Project Self Discovery demonstrated that at-risk students lessened their adverse risky behaviors, such as substance...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education presented on August 3, 2009. Title: A Perceived Risk Curriculum for At-Risk Learners

A study to identify the animal science technical competencies needed by vocational agriculture instructors

Creator:: Sutfin, Wynn Harvey, 1935-
Abstract:: The central purpose of this study was to identify what animal science technical competencies are needed by vocational agriculture instructors and the degree of proficiency they need to perform these selected animal science technical competencies. The following questions were considered: 1. What animal science technical competencies are needed by vocational...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Science Technical Competencies Needed by Vocational Agriculture Instructors by Wynn Harvey Sutfin A

An historical review of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory

Creator:: Hickcox, Leslie K. (Leslie Kay), 1951-
Abstract:: The central purposes of this study were to review the historical sources of David Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory, and to determine the effect and application of Kolb's theory and Learning Style Inventory as reflected in the literature between 1971 and 1990. It was found that Kolb based his...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . A majority (61.7%) of the studies examined found that Koib's theory and LSI were useful in five

Drum Languages and Their Messages

Creator:: Jewett, Susan E.
Abstract:: With over 800 languages spoken on the continent of Africa, inter-cultural communication has always been difficult. In addition, many of the peoples of Africa have experienced colonial oppression. Various powers have sought to interfere with intra-cultural dialogues and the free flow of information. Their effectiveness, however, was limited because of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: commonly accepted rules. (Meier 1962) "Communication is always a rate process and for humans the minimum

A study to develop a career education component for teacher education students

Creator:: Swinney, Richard James
Abstract:: This study, dealing with the concept of career education, was undertaken to: 1) develop a multi-media career education component for Phase I of the undergraduate teacher education program at Oregon State University. 2) measure the effect of that component on selected students. 3) compare their responses with students who had...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: degree of Doctor of Education in Education presented on July 31, 1975 Title: A STUDY TO DEVELOP A

Latina student perceptions of learning communities

Creator:: Yaqub, Samia
Abstract:: The purpose of this study is to examine the learning that occurs in Latina students who enroll in learning communities designed for underprepared community college students. The research question guiding this study is: What are the experiences of Latina students enrolled in developmental learning community courses which have the greatest...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________ Alex A. Sanchez The purpose of this study is to examine the learning that occurs in Latina

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

A survey of research tasks required by secondary school counselors, State Department of Education professionals, & college & university faculty in Oregon

Creator:: Soukup, Margaret A.
Abstract:: This study determined the importance of specific research tasks to the present job requirements of State Department of Education professionals, college and university instructional faculty, and secondary school counselors in Oregon. The instrument utilized in the research was designed and validated through a Delphi process. The computed reliability coefficient was...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: A Survey of Research Tasks Required by Secondary School

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Outcomes-based curriculum reform in a community college : a discipline based inquiry

The effect of counseling on the scholastic performance of a selected group of college freshman

A perceived-risk curriculum for at-risk learners

A study to identify the animal science technical competencies needed by vocational agriculture instructors

An historical review of Kolb's formulation of experiential learning theory

Drum Languages and Their Messages

A study to develop a career education component for teacher education students

Latina student perceptions of learning communities

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

A survey of research tasks required by secondary school counselors, State Department of Education professionals, & college & university faculty in Oregon

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