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A study of the Kingore Observation Inventory as a screening procedure for the identification of highly able second graders

Creator:: Vaughn-Neely, Elizabeth I.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine if the inferences derived from the Kingore Observation Inventory as a screening device are sufficiently valid for the identification of potentially gifted youngsters. Differences in predicting the WISC-III Full Scale IQ scores and/or percentile ranks using the KOI were assessed. The value...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: appreciation to my major professor, Dr. Barbara Mc Ewan, for her guidance and support. She provided assistance

A qualitative study designed to explore some factors that white educators need to teach black students effectively

Creator:: Henry, Calvin Oscar Leon
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore some of the factors White educators need to teach Black students effectively. It examined what role the race of the teachers may play in Black students' academic success and whether White teachers are able and willing to meet the educational needs of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Barbara c The purpose of this study was to explore some of the factors White educators need to

My journey with preservice teachers : reflecting on teacher characteristics that bridge multicultural education theory and classroom practice

Creator:: Moule, Jean Golson
Abstract:: In the past decade, issues related to cultural diversity and pluralism have risen to the forefront in education. The increasing cultural diversity in American classrooms and communities requires preservice teachers to be ready to promote multiple perspectives within their curricula and among their students. The purpose of this study was...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: better committee. Professors Karen Higgins, Barbara McEwan, Ken Winograd, and Dawn Wright faithfully

Preservice teachers explore gender issues in education through talk

Creator:: Cammack, J. Camille
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze preservice teachers' talk about gender issues in education through a poststructural feminist theoretical framework. Eighteen Master of Arts in Teaching students volunteered to participate in a seminar. During the seminar the participants wrote about and discussed gender issues in teaching. Data collected...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: James Cornelius, Dianne Erickson, Barbara Mc Ewan, and Judy Osborne, for their support and thoughtful

Past climate variability in southwestern Oregon and relationships with regional and hemispheric climate

Creator:: Ersek, Vasile
Abstract:: This dissertation presents the results of three studies that assessed climate variability on short and long timescales in western United States. The growth of carbonate formations in caves (speleothems) is used to infer the timing and amplitude of past climate variability. We first assess the controls on speleothem growth for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Human exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons : global cancer risk and metabolism

Creator:: Motorykin, Oleksii
Abstract:: In recent decades, there has been increased attention on human exposure to, and subsequently toxicity of, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are widespread organic pollutants and some have been shown to be toxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic. This research was focused on understanding the link between global PAH emissions and lung...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: National Institute of Technology. Also, I say thanks to Dr. Barbara Harper, Stuart Harris, Dr. Anna

Does lesbian identity development affect college women's experience of OSU's campus environment?

Creator:: Repp, Betty Jean
Abstract:: This study explored lesbian identity development and the relationship between Oregon State University campus climate as reported by 35 lesbian students. Identity development was measured by using Cass's (1984b) Stage Allocation Measure (SAM) which is a self-select tool for determining stage of lesbian identity development. The SAM was then used...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Dr. Ardis Koester, Dr. Barbara McEwan, Dr. Judy Osborne and Dr. Alexis Walker provided invaluable

A study of judicious discipline : a constitutional perspective for school rules and decisions and its effect on the school-related attitudes of students

Creator:: Bolden, Robert A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine if students' school-related attitudes are significantly affected by teacher classroom discipline management based upon concepts contained in Judicious Discipline: A Constitutional Perspective for School Rules (Gathercoal, 1986). The data relative to student school-related attitudes of elementary, middle, and high school students toward...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Vaccine beliefs of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) providers in Oregon

Creator:: Bean, Sandra J.
Abstract:: Health care providers, including complementary and alternative medical (CAM) practitioners, exert a significant influence on parental pediatric vaccination decisions. Use of CAM therapies is increasing in Oregon. Concomitantly, there has been a decade-long increase in parental vaccine refusal in Oregon, rising from 1 to 5 percent from 2000-2009. For example,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A case study of inclusion : its time to get mad

Creator:: O'Dell, Marti
Abstract:: Since the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975, a number of common problems have emerged. Primarily they involve the difficulties both experienced and created by public schools attempting to fulfill the federal mandate to provide students with disabilities an appropriate public education. The purpose of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: valuable input. A special thanks to Professor Barbara McEwan for her friendship, for inspiring me to

ScholarsArchive@OSU

A study of the Kingore Observation Inventory as a screening procedure for the identification of highly able second graders

A qualitative study designed to explore some factors that white educators need to teach black students effectively

My journey with preservice teachers : reflecting on teacher characteristics that bridge multicultural education theory and classroom practice

Preservice teachers explore gender issues in education through talk

Past climate variability in southwestern Oregon and relationships with regional and hemispheric climate

Human exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons : global cancer risk and metabolism

Does lesbian identity development affect college women's experience of OSU's campus environment?

A study of judicious discipline : a constitutional perspective for school rules and decisions and its effect on the school-related attitudes of students

Vaccine beliefs of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) providers in Oregon

A case study of inclusion : its time to get mad

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