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The relationship among community commitment to education, resource allocation and education success in rural Oregon

Creator:: Pankratz, John
Abstract:: The study examined associations between rural interschool district expenditure allocations and high school student achievement, after accounting for socioeconomic factors. Both cross-sectional and time series per-student expenditure data (1982-1988) were used. Eleven performance criteria were evaluated based on 1985-1988 data. The sample included 27 small Central and Eastern Oregon school...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

A comparative study of prenatal behavior ontogeny in altricial and precocial murid rodents

Creator:: Robinson, Scott R., 1952-
Abstract:: Using techniques that permit the direct observation of fetuses in vivo, prenatal behavioral development was compared among four species in the rodent family Muridae: the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus), Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus), cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus), and spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus). Rattus and Meriones bear altricial offspring, as do...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: John A. Rul4 Using techniques that permit the direct observation of fetuses in vivo, prenatal

Fabrication and characterization of ACTFEL devices

Creator:: Keir, Paul D.
Abstract:: The goal of this thesis is the identification and synthesis of high-luminance, primary color alternating-current thin-film electroluminescent (ACTFEL) devices. Special attention is paid to the synthesis of primary color green ACTFEL devices because of the lack of an adequate primary green ACTFEL phosphor and the dominance of green wavelengths in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: & Computer Engineering presented on August 2, 1999. Title: Abstract approved: John F. The goal of this

A comparative analysis of three approaches to in-service education designed to change the behavior of classroom teachers in the social studies (K-12)

Creator:: Adams, Warren Samuel
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an in-service project for teachers of the social studies (K-12). The project was sponsored by the Region II Committee of the Oregon Council for Curriculum and Instruction (O.C.C.I.) during the period from November 1, 1966 to April 1, 1969....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: modification of the Flanders system, Pankratz (3, p. 189) conducted similar research to the above with high

Teacher influence-behaviors and teacher-student interaction patterns in selected Oregon chemistry classes

Creator:: Streitberger, Horst Eric
Abstract:: The study is designed to determine what differences exist between the nonverbal as well as verbal behaviors and teacher-student interaction patterns in selected CHEM Study and traditional chemistry classes in Oregon. Analysis of behavior in these classes is in terms of a new observation system developed by H. D. Schalock...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: behavior within the class. The teacher always initiates the interaction. 16 Example: Teacher: "John

Investigating the validity of the Washington State performance-based pedagogy assessment process for teacher licensure

Creator:: Tisadondilok, Sita
Abstract:: This study examined the validity of the WA PPA process which was developed to assess teacher candidates for licensing purposes. Three validities were investigated using Messick’s view. Content validity was addressed using the raters’ judgment to establish alignment between the WAC standards and the INTASC. Evidential validity refers to the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Richard Nafshun, Dr. John Dilles, and Dr. Verginia Lesser for their invaluable time and support on this

A study to determine the need for mathematics inservice training for untrained and trained teachers in K-7 rural schools in Manicaland, Zimbabwe

Creator:: Makande, Tendekai Don
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine the need for mathematics inservice training for untrained and trained teachers in K-7 rural schools in Manicaland, Zimbabwe. The auxiliary teachers do not have any professional preparation before entry into the teaching profession. The study sought to determine the mathematics areas needed...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: improve if the government encourages 13 inservice education for all teachers in K-7 schools. Pankratz

A study of the general and managerial professional education competencies of community college physical education instructors

Creator:: Reeder, Wendell Lee
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to determine the common professional training needs, proficiency and managerial requirements of Oregon community college physical education instructors. The respondents in this study were instructors who teach physical education activity courses PE 180 - 185 - 190 in Oregon community colleges. Four major tasks...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: should depend at least in part upon the local teaching situation. Pankratz'(75) states that in a

Wide-bandwidth, high-resolution delta-sigma analog-to-digital converters

Creator:: Zanbaghi, Ramin
Abstract:: There is a significant need in recent mobile communication and wireless broadband systems for high-performance analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that have wide bandwidth (BW>5-MHz) and high data rate (>100-Mbps). A delta-sigma ADC is recognized as a power-efficient ADC architecture when high resolution (>12-b) is required. This is due to several advantages...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Benthic biological invasions in two temperate estuaries and their effects on trophic relations of native fish and community stability

Creator:: Castillo, Gonzalo C.
Abstract:: The extent of biological invasions, their role on the feeding of native fishes and their impact on community stability were investigated in Alsea Bay and Yaquina Bay, two estuaries on the central Oregon coast, USA. Most nonindigenous species (NIS) introduced in these intermediately invaded estuaries are considered byproducts of culturing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: would like to thank my advisor Dr. Hiram Li and Dr. John Chapman and Dr. Philippe Rossignol for their

Measuring the Economic Impacts of Natural Disturbances and Policy Interventions on Log and Lumber Markets in Oregon

Creator:: Zhai, Jun
Abstract:: The forest sector forms an important part of Oregon’s economy, especially in rural communities. However, the economic performance and development of the sector are subject to both significant natural disturbances and to new and existing policies. The most common and disastrous natural disturbances in Oregon are wildfires. The Biscuit Fire...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Biological insertion of nanostructured germanium and titanium oxides into diatom biosilica

Creator:: Jeffryes, Clayton S.
Abstract:: There is significant interest in titanium oxide and germanium-silicon oxide nanocomposites for optoelectronic, photocatalytic, and solar cell applications. The ability of the marine diatom Pinnularia sp. to uptake soluble metal oxides from cell culture medium, and incorporate them into the micro- and nano-structure of their amorphous silica cell walls, called...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: where soluble silicon is polymerized to form silica (Drum and Pankratz, 1964). The SDV contains

ScholarsArchive@OSU

The relationship among community commitment to education, resource allocation and education success in rural Oregon

A comparative study of prenatal behavior ontogeny in altricial and precocial murid rodents

Fabrication and characterization of ACTFEL devices

A comparative analysis of three approaches to in-service education designed to change the behavior of classroom teachers in the social studies (K-12)

Teacher influence-behaviors and teacher-student interaction patterns in selected Oregon chemistry classes

Investigating the validity of the Washington State performance-based pedagogy assessment process for teacher licensure

A study to determine the need for mathematics inservice training for untrained and trained teachers in K-7 rural schools in Manicaland, Zimbabwe

A study of the general and managerial professional education competencies of community college physical education instructors

Wide-bandwidth, high-resolution delta-sigma analog-to-digital converters

Benthic biological invasions in two temperate estuaries and their effects on trophic relations of native fish and community stability

Measuring the Economic Impacts of Natural Disturbances and Policy Interventions on Log and Lumber Markets in Oregon

Biological insertion of nanostructured germanium and titanium oxides into diatom biosilica

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