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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:: providing an aspiring female educator with superb role models. Tom McClintock, History, Graduate School

An analysis of the relationship between the preferred cognitive learning style of field independence/field dependence and success in learning English as a second language among post-secondary Japanese students

Creator:: McNaught, Susan C.
Abstract:: The research analyzed the relationship between the preferred cognitive learning style of field independence/field dependence and success in learning English as a second language (ESL) among post-secondary Japanese students. The study provided a review of literature in the field and developed a methodology including identification of appropriate measurement instruments. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

John Archibald Wheeler : a study of mentoring in modern physics

Creator:: Christensen, Terry M.
Abstract:: This dissertation has two objectives. The first objective is to determine where best to situate the study of mentoring (i.e. the 'making of scientists') on the landscape of the history of science and science studies. This task is accomplished by establishing mentoring studies as a link between the robust body...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of Science on April 3, 2009. Title: John Archibald Wheeler: A Study of Mentoring in Modern Physics

Self/ideal value congruence and its relationship to self-actualization and counseling effectiveness among selected counselor trainees

Creator:: Phillips, Shirley Dickison
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which personal values congruence and self-actualization related to the question of counselor effectiveness. The subjects consisted of the 20 Oregon State University graduate students enrolled in the counseling practicum class fall term, 1972, at Oregon State University. Most of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: committee, Professors Gerald Becker, William Crooks, Thomas McClintock, Anna Meeks, and Dale Simmons for

Analysis of coaching competencies identified by selected Oregon high school men athletic coaches and school principals

Creator:: Paldanius, Ward Albert
Abstract:: The competencies of athletic coaches in selected Oregon high schools were analyzed to determine the agreement among various groups of coaches and principals as to what represents success in high school coaching, and the agreement among groups of selected coaches and principals in their assessment of the importance of these...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Roy Foster, and Dr. Thomas McClintock for their helpful suggestions and guidance while serving on

A Study for development of a methodological process and the use of certified NLP-practitioners in assessing the consistency of NLP-programmers rating eye movements

Creator:: Sun, Michael B.
Abstract:: The research developed a methodology to code and quantify eye movement patterns as a function of a neuro-linguistic programming strategy elicitation process. Secondarily the research established methodology that identified the degree of consistency among certain certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioners while they rated eye movements. The study reviewed literature in the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Tom Murphy, Psychology. Thank you for your contribution and careful reading. Tom McClintock, History

A comparison of adult students' educational orientations and perceptions of the college environment in three contrasting liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs : traditional, off-campus degree, and lifelong learning

Creator:: Skwarek, Richard J.
Abstract:: This study attempted to determine the predictability of adult students' educational orientations and college environmental relationship perceptions according to their enrollment in three contrasting liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs. Additionally, it sought to determine if there was a positive relationship between selected educational orientations and college environmental perceptions of adult...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The influence of gender and structure of intellect ability factors on teacher perception of gifted children

Creator:: Henderson, Laura B.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine if significant differences in each of the ten Structure of Intellect (SOI) abilities measured on the SOI Screening Form for Gifted exist between students perceived by teachers as gifted and identified gifted students overlooked by teachers. The influence of teacher and student...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: professor par excellence, and the other members of my committee: Theodore Madden, Thomas McClintock, Mary

Faculty involvement in policy formulation in three selected public community colleges of Oregon

Creator:: Williams, Elvin Thomas
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The basic purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes and opinions of community college personnel toward faculty involvement in policy formulation. Procedures The statistical and subjective data for this study were obtained from two major sources. (1) A statistical questionnaire was developed to identify...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education, Dr. Robert W. Bergstrom, Division of Physical Education, Dr. Thomas C. McClintock, Department

Curriculum synthesis and amelioration : a case study of undergraduate civil engineering

Creator:: Hamernik, Robert E.
Abstract:: The dynamic philosophy of education as applied to the undergraduate Civil Engineering program has been influenced by such factors as the introduction of new theories, the demands and needs of our society and the personnel responsible for teaching. These changes are reflected in the curriculum as witnessed by a historical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . John Peterson The dynamic philosophy of education as applied to the undergrad- uate Civil Engineering

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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 analysis of the relationship between the preferred cognitive learning style of field independence/field dependence and success in learning English as a second language among post-secondary Japanese students

John Archibald Wheeler : a study of mentoring in modern physics

Self/ideal value congruence and its relationship to self-actualization and counseling effectiveness among selected counselor trainees

Analysis of coaching competencies identified by selected Oregon high school men athletic coaches and school principals

A Study for development of a methodological process and the use of certified NLP-practitioners in assessing the consistency of NLP-programmers rating eye movements

A comparison of adult students' educational orientations and perceptions of the college environment in three contrasting liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs : traditional, off-campus degree, and lifelong learning

The influence of gender and structure of intellect ability factors on teacher perception of gifted children

Faculty involvement in policy formulation in three selected public community colleges of Oregon

Curriculum synthesis and amelioration : a case study of undergraduate civil engineering

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