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The relationship between correctional education participation and recidivism at one corrections center in Washington State

Creator:: Brewster, Edward J.
Abstract:: This study compared recidivism rates of adult male completers and non-completers of correctional education programs in ABE/GED/high school, vocational, and college transfer programs over a five-year period. A total of 1382 releasees was studied for the five years following their release. Recidivism was the dependent variable. Recidivism was defined as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Edward J. Brewster for the degree of Doctor of Education in Education presented on August 2, 1999

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:: the D. C. Heath, the Silver Burdett or the Benefic Press social studies series. The differences

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:: of variance with L. S. D. tests applied to each item to determine the differences among individual

The effect of selected materials on the achievement of students in the intermediate grades in Native American cultural instruction

Creator:: Paul, Mary Elaine Bowen
Abstract:: Materials concerning ethnic and minority groups are a concern for many curriculum leaders. Inappropriate materials perpetuate stereotypes, in many cases due to a lack of study concerning the information within the materials. The materials concerning Native Americans typically presented in public school classrooms tend to overgeneralize information about the cultural...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: during this endeavor...Dr. JoAnn Brewer, as chairman; Dr. Bill Harp, Dr. Ed Strowbridge, Dr. Roberta

Minimal competencies needed for elementary/secondary ESL and bilingual teachers in Oregon and Washington

Creator:: Behroozian, Shervin
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of this research project was to identify minimum competencies needed for elementary and secondary teachers in the fields of ESL and bilingual education. Procedures Two procedural phases were applied in this study. The first phase was the construction of a survey questionnaire which was...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Roger King, Bill Harp, and John Young for the time and consideration they gave me as members of my

Community college leaders : building community connections

Creator:: York, Penny
Abstract:: The study established how community college leaders establish connections with other community leaders. Connections that form broad and inclusive networks can be used to develop positive social capital in communities. Results showed that new community college leaders follow a pattern of community engagement including the identification of other leaders, making...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Nina, Rick, Alice, Bill and Claire, Sue, Cordie, and many, many others: you are truly commu- nity

Experiences of community college faculty in developing discipline specific educational master plans at American River College

Creator:: Lorimer, Susan L.
Abstract:: Today's community colleges are challenged to respond to rapidly changing internal and external environments. Their responses must promote highly responsive and relevant programs and services, while keeping intact the strengths of community colleges--access, student success, and a focus on teaching and learning. Further, these responses must occur in the context...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: members of my dissertation committee: Dr. Betty Duvall, Dr. Bill Becker, Dr. Cindra Smith, and Dr. Joan

Two Oregon governors : the role of perceptions in community college state budget development

Creator:: Preus, Camille
Abstract:: The purpose of this phenomenological study is to describe how Oregon governors Barbara Roberts and John Kitzhaber, whose tenures both coincided with the passage and implementation of property tax limitation measures, determined the community college budgets within their recommended state budgets. The stories of Robert’s 1993 and Kitzhaber’s 2001 decisions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Dr. Margaret Hallock, Dr. David Longanecker, and Dr. Bill Lunch for their collegial and spirited

Perceptions and experiences of students who graduate with the Associate of Arts/Oregon Transfer (AA/OT) Degree

Creator:: Scott, Patricia Marie
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative study was to learn about the perceptions and experiences of students who graduated with the Associates of Arts/Oregon Transfer (AA/OT) degree. This study answered the following questions: 1) How did the AA/OT degree attainment assist in the overall achievement of goals? 2) How did AA/OT...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Larfy D. Roper The purpose of this qualitative study was to learn about the perceptions and

Toward a student-constructed model of student services for electronic distance education

Creator:: Blount, Joanna F.
Abstract:: The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe and communicate a student-constructed model of student services for electronic distance education (EDE). This study seeks to answer the following questions: Do students enrolled in EDE perceive a need for student services? If not, why not? Which services do students want/need?...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: -Constructed Model of Student Services for Electronic Distance Education. Abstract approved: Larry D. Roper

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The relationship between correctional education participation and recidivism at one corrections center in Washington State

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

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

The effect of selected materials on the achievement of students in the intermediate grades in Native American cultural instruction

Minimal competencies needed for elementary/secondary ESL and bilingual teachers in Oregon and Washington

Community college leaders : building community connections

Experiences of community college faculty in developing discipline specific educational master plans at American River College

Two Oregon governors : the role of perceptions in community college state budget development

Perceptions and experiences of students who graduate with the Associate of Arts/Oregon Transfer (AA/OT) Degree

Toward a student-constructed model of student services for electronic distance education

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