The purpose of this study was to determine the need
for mathematics inservice training for untrained and
trained teachers in K-7 rural schools in Manicaland,
Zimbabwe. The auxiliary teachers do not have any
professional preparation before entry into the teaching
profession. The study sought to determine the mathematics
areas needed...
The purpose of this study was to compare and describe
test score differences on the Woodcock Psycho-Educational
Battery in Spanish (BATERIA) and the Wechsler Intelligence
Scale for Children--Revised Mexican version (WISC-RM).
Analyses were performed on the two test batteries, investigating
mean score differences on the different clusters as
a function...
The overall purpose of this study was to investigate
certain aspects of the effectiveness of adult career programs.
The central focus was to compare the differences
in vocational self-concept crystallization among the participants
exposed to the classroom group program and the
individualized telecourse programs. Further information
was desired regarding the...
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of power weight training and conventional weight training on forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in one second in college males. Sixteen college males were employed as the two experimental groups: seven subjects for a power weight training experimental...
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...
This study Is a rhetorical analysis of ten documents of Joseph
Smith, Jr's. early revelations spanning the period of 1829 to 1831
to determine the extent to which he used demagogic rhetoric in pursuit
of his goals. A definition of demagoguery is provided and is
applied in an analysis of...
The purpose of the investigation was to develop a profile of characteristics, perceptions and expectations of high school students involved in the Washington Tech Prep in Agriculture Statewide Articulation Program (TPAG). The investigation involved nine individual interviews, the responses of 165 students to a forced response survey instrument, and a...
The purpose of this study is to explore through their own stories and journeys (storjourns), how lesbian leaders influence and transform dominant community college culture. Five lesbian leaders participated who held the position of Director, Associate Dean, Dean, Executive Vice President, and President/Executive Dean. This microethnographical inquiry divulges and makes...