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Wholistic primary education : investigation and development of an integrated curriculum model

Creator:: Beyer, Elmira K.
Abstract:: A five year longitudinal study was begun in 1976 to find a solution to the problem of early primary children who fail in school and then adopt the failure syndrome. The study was conducted in four elementary schools in Oregon which had distinctly different socio-economic populations. The tests used for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: principal, Ann Marie Collins. Other facilitators for the project included: Will Fletcher of Area I in the

A cooperative work experience approach to in-service staff development for selected community colleges

Creator:: Visger, Dale Bennett
Abstract:: The major purpose of this research was to study the in-service programs for community college vocational instructors, and develop guidelines for a cooperative work experience approach to in-service staff development. The specific objectives of the study were: (1) To develop a research instrument capable of measuring the agreement relative to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: taken to obtain a better salary 27 or a higher degree (Mesa 1976). Collins (1975) found that in most

Factor patterns that foster or impede distance education in Washington State community and technical colleges

Creator:: Baker, Ronald L.
Abstract:: This study was conducted to develop a holistic understanding of distance education by identifying factors and patterns of factors that foster or impede distance education. The Washington State Community and Technical College System provided the context for the investigation of four primary questions: 1. What is the community and technical...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Characteristics and use of inquiry and communication tools in planning for educational change

Creator:: Fierstein, Micah
Abstract:: In education today, there is a growing sense of urgency to build the capacity of educators, parents, and community members to work together to solve the complex issues facing schools. The central purpose of this study was to explore how one elementary school site council learned and adopted a set...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Consistency of associate degree definitions and graduation requirements in the California community colleges : perceptions of community college curricular leaders

Creator:: Borg, Carolyn Sue
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to produce data and information that inform California Community College decision-makers of: (a) extent of variance in California's associate degree definitions and graduation requirements, and (b) perceptions of curricular leaders regarding the variances. Associate degree definitions and graduation requirements were compiled and analyzed from...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Participant perspectives of program success in a community college-based short-term skill training program

Creator:: Cooper, Roger W.
Abstract:: Evaluating the success or failure of work force training programs is most often accomplished through the reporting of "objective" data. Rarely are the students' views of their own success in such a training program formally solicited or applied in any useful way. But participant perceptions can be a critical barometer...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: the patience and advice of Dr. Ron Daugherty, I could have never made my way here. He was always able

A study of professional education competencies of public school district vocational education leaders

Creator:: Baltimore, Jimmy Ray
Abstract:: The Purposes of the Study The primary purpose of this study was to identify common professional education competencies needed by public school district vocational education leaders. Other purposes were to (1) determine if significant differences existed in vocational education leadership competencies among respondents as categorized by state, type of position...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A descriptive study of the presidential search process at a newly created community college and its reflection of the emerging organizational culture

Creator:: Huston, Gina G.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to describe the presidential search process at a newly created community college and to learn how that process reflected the emerging organizational culture. A single research question guided the inquiry: How did the presidential search process at a newly created community college reflect the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: (Collins & Poras, 1994). An organization's culture and its leadership are interdependent and

The development of a performance-based adult high school diploma program at Linn Benton Community College : a case study

Creator:: Johnson, Jerome Alfred
Abstract:: The purpose of this case study was to describe the development of an adult high school diploma program at Linn Benton Community College, Specifically, the purposes of this study are: (1) the creation of an instructional approach utilizing performance objectives as a means of satisfying the minimum adult high school...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

The impact of a community college interdisciplinary faculty teaching and learning community on faculty professional development

Creator:: Pincus, Gail S.
Abstract:: My study explores the impact of participation in a faculty teaching and learning community (TLC) on the professional development of community college faculty. I address the problem that, in spite of the growth of faculty development activity in the community college during the past decade, how faculty development occurs is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ., Jim W., JoAnne, Judith, Mike D., Mike G., Ron, Sue, and Susan. I especially thank Tern Johansen, for

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Wholistic primary education : investigation and development of an integrated curriculum model

A cooperative work experience approach to in-service staff development for selected community colleges

Factor patterns that foster or impede distance education in Washington State community and technical colleges

Characteristics and use of inquiry and communication tools in planning for educational change

Consistency of associate degree definitions and graduation requirements in the California community colleges : perceptions of community college curricular leaders

Participant perspectives of program success in a community college-based short-term skill training program

A study of professional education competencies of public school district vocational education leaders

A descriptive study of the presidential search process at a newly created community college and its reflection of the emerging organizational culture

The development of a performance-based adult high school diploma program at Linn Benton Community College : a case study

The impact of a community college interdisciplinary faculty teaching and learning community on faculty professional development

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