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The effect of human relations-sensitivity training on the self concept of low income high school students

Creator:: Saporito, Fred Joseph
Abstract:: The principle purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of human relations-sensitivity training on the self concept of low income high school students. The sample group consisted of 47 low income high school students attending the 1978 Summer Upward Bound program at Oregon State University. Participants were randomly...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: self concept of low income high school students AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF FRED JOSEPH SAPORITO

Attitudes toward science and critical thinking abilities of chemistry and non-chemistry students in the Tacoma Public schools

Creator:: Brown, Terrance Ralph
Abstract:: This investigation was designed to compare the growth in attitudes toward science and the critical thinking abilities of high school juniors in chemistry to juniors not enrolled in chemistry. One hundred and fifty-three chemistry students and 149 non-chemistry students were randomly selected to participate in the study. Criterion tests used...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -CHEMISTRY STUDENTS IN THE TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Abstract approved: Dr. Fred W. Fox This

Environmental knowledge and beliefs among grade ten students in Australia

Creator:: Eyers, Vivian George, 1932-
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to survey aspects of environmental knowledge and beliefs among Grade 10 students in Australia, in the belief that such information would be useful for workers in the developing field of environmental education there. A survey instrument prepared and used for a similar purpose in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: GRADE TEN STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA Redacted for privacy Abstract approved: Fred W. Fox The purpose of the

A comparative study of the effectiveness of residence hall student government and selected perceptions and characteristics of resident hall student staff members and student government officers

Creator:: Bachman, William C.
Abstract:: This study was concerned with determining if: (1) the effectiveness of residence hall student government varies according to the perceptions of its role held by residence hall student staff and government officers, and the hall type and population; (2) the perception of hall student government held by student staff varies...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: KENNETH M. AHRENDT The Delton Silent Reading Test, Forms A and B, was developed as

The readability of selected fourth, fifth and sixth grade social studies textbooks as determined by the Fry Readability Graph and group informal reading inventories

Creator:: Pruitt, Janet Louise McCracken, 1930-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the readability of three series of selected fourth, fifth and sixth grade social studies textbooks, a total of nine textbooks. Two measurements were utilized: a readability formula (Fry Readability Graph; Knapp, 1971), and group informal reading inventories. The Fry Graph was applied...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Dr. Kenneth M. Ahrendt Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study was to determine the

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:: Kolb's Formulation of Experiential Learning Theory Abstract approved: Kenneth H. Ahrendt The central

Factors related to the choice of secondary teaching as a career

Creator:: Myers, Kenneth Holly
Abstract:: This study of Oregon secondary school teachers was designed to find why individuals had chosen this particular career, what they think of their positions, what time of their lives they chose teaching as a career, and what their career plans are for the future. The respondents were full-time Oregon secondary...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: SECONDARY TEACHING AS A CAREER by KENNETH HOLLY MYERS A THESIS submitted to OREGON STATE

A study of attitude and teaching performance of degree and non-degree teachers in industrial education

Creator:: Pfahl, Alvin Kenneth, 1923-
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The study was designed to determine whether the amount of formal education industrial education teachers have completed does affect their (1) attitude toward teaching and (2) performance in the classroom. The specific questions formulated to investigate this research were: 1. Will the amount of formal education...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: and non-degree teachers in industrial education AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF ALVIN KENNETH PFAHL

The effects of the science curriculum improvement study (SCIS) on science achievement of selected sixth grade students

Creator:: Hoover, John Michael
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this investigation was to measure some of the effects of an elementary science program, the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) on science achievement of certain sixth grade students. Important to the problem was how the SCIS students compared with students exposed to a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: doctoral program. Appreciation is also expressed to Dr. Gerald Becker, Dr. Fred Fox, Dr. Lafayette Harter

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The effect of human relations-sensitivity training on the self concept of low income high school students

Attitudes toward science and critical thinking abilities of chemistry and non-chemistry students in the Tacoma Public schools

Environmental knowledge and beliefs among grade ten students in Australia

A comparative study of the effectiveness of residence hall student government and selected perceptions and characteristics of resident hall student staff members and student government officers

Development of the Delton Silent Reading Tests : alternative test forms for the Schonell Silent Reading Tests

The readability of selected fourth, fifth and sixth grade social studies textbooks as determined by the Fry Readability Graph and group informal reading inventories

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

Factors related to the choice of secondary teaching as a career

A study of attitude and teaching performance of degree and non-degree teachers in industrial education

The effects of the science curriculum improvement study (SCIS) on science achievement of selected sixth grade students

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