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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

An empirical study of the problem of attrition of students of first-year accounting in Oregon community colleges

Creator:: Schultz, Alan R.
Abstract:: The study was conducted in order to learn of the extent to which attrition exists among students enrolled in the first-year accounting course in Oregon community colleges, the factors tending to contribute to the problem, and the approaches which might be used to help alleviate the problem. The design of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ACCOUNTING IN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGES Redacted for privacy Abstract approved: /Dr. Fred E. ger The study

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

Electronic data processing with specific reference to the preparation, duties, and qualifications of the programmer in the city of Portland, Oregon

Creator:: Backlund, Darien Howard, 1911-
Abstract:: Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study was to find the specific qualifications of a programmer in order that counselors and educators can better advise students who are interested in electronic data processing for career purposes. The information received from the data processing companies will offer some criteria on...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: members of my Committee, Dr. Franklin Zeran, Dean of the School of Education; Dr. Fred Winger

A comparison of perceptions of campus environments and of student services functions with institutional vitality in private colleges

Creator:: Snodgrass, G. William
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to compare perceptions by faculty, students and administrators of the campus environments of eight small, independent liberal arts colleges in Oregon and to determine if similar or like perceptions of the environment lead to greater vitality in each of the colleges studied. In the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Robert Chick, Dr. Kenneth Munford, Dr. Charles Warnath, and Dr. C. V. Bennett. This committment of time

Study of student values as an index for determination of the feasibility of adding Liberal Arts major and minor programs to the Bible College curriculum

Creator:: Berger, William Robert
Abstract:: Objectives of the Study The study attempted to accomplish the following: 1. Document the fundamental or conservative nature of early American higher education, especially the nine colonial colleges, and verify its seemingly irrepressible progression toward liberalism. 2. Determine the nature of variables associated with the process of liberalization. 3. Isolate...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Dr. Fred E. Winger for their assistance and encouragement Dr. E. Wayne Courtney and Mr. David G

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

An empirical study of the problem of attrition of students of first-year accounting in Oregon community colleges

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

Electronic data processing with specific reference to the preparation, duties, and qualifications of the programmer in the city of Portland, Oregon

A comparison of perceptions of campus environments and of student services functions with institutional vitality in private colleges

Study of student values as an index for determination of the feasibility of adding Liberal Arts major and minor programs to the Bible College curriculum

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