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Creator:: Willis, James Franklin
Abstract:: The purpose of the investigation was to develop a profile of characteristics, perceptions and expectations of high school students involved in the Washington Tech Prep in Agriculture Statewide Articulation Program (TPAG). The investigation involved nine individual interviews, the responses of 165 students to a forced response survey instrument, and a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: students live? 56 Participation of 165 State of Washington high school students in TPAG Program

Creator:: Koval, James E.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the need for an academic transition program at the beginning of the high school experience for 90 to 100 critical - need ninth grade students at North Thurston High School in Lacey, Washington. Opinions of ninth and twelfth grade high school students...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: North Thurston High School in Lacey, Washington. Opinions of ninth and twelfth grade high school

Creator:: Shields, Sue B., 1948-
Abstract:: Contextual teaching is emerging as an important concept in education reform efforts. This field study attempts to clarify the concept of contextual teaching by defining and identifying characteristics found in the research literature, experienced teacher observations and practices, and students' views of contextual teaching. The foundation for this field study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: high school with many problems. The drop-out rate was among the worst in the state, along with low

Creator:: Templin, Paul Hans
Abstract:: This study was concerned with identifying the program activities and resources believed necessary to support a districtwide, comprehensive school health instruction program and investigated the perceptions of an expert committee composed of persons involved in school health instruction in the State of Washington. A questionnaire, developed after extensive review of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: composed of persons involved in school health instruction in the State of Washington. A questionnaire

Creator:: Rohrer, William H.
Abstract:: Evidence supporting the contribution of American high school curricula to student transition from school to work was inconclusive. Social science research indicated that high school programs had little effect upon student achievement after leaving school. This study developed a model to identify factors that influence the transition from school to...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Sharon A. Wallace Evidence supporting the contribution of American high school curricula to student

Creator:: Morrison, Judith A.
Abstract:: A large amount of research has been conducted that establishes that students of all ages hold conceptions about a variety of science topics that are not in line with accepted scientific beliefs. These preconceptions have been identified in a variety of ways in research situations; this study focused on how...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: sixth-form courses (similar to high school senior courses) at the A, 0 and CPVE (pre-vocational

Creator:: Acob-Nash, Maria
Abstract:: Institutions of higher education face a global mandate, understanding and addressing the concept of internationalization in the 21st century. As the world becomes "smaller", there is a need for college students to expand their awareness and understanding of multinational cultures and issues. Recently, many four-year colleges and universities have taken...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of Increased Enrollment of International Students on Student Services at Six Washington State

Creator:: Jensen, Edward A.
Abstract:: This study was an investigation to determine the instructional media competencies that inservice teachers of secondary education teaching disciplines recommend for pre-service teachers in their discipline. A literature review focused on four main questions: 1. What historical events mark the development of the field of instructional media? 2. What are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: that the media materials that senior, junior high, and middle school teachers employed most frequently

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