This publication consists of reports of projects carried out by
students in the Marine Resource Management Program in the School of
Oceanography at Oregon State University. These studies, sponsored by
the OSU Sea Grant Program and the School of Oceanography, were carried
out during the period 1974 to 1980. The...
The focus of this research was to examine the relationship between the Oregon secondary agricultural education teachers’ level of computer-based technology integration, perceptions of barriers to computer-based technology integration, and learning style preferences. Additionally the correlational analysis of the level of computer-based technology integration and the following demographic variables was...
Oregon State University redesigned the college algebra class to make group learning at least 50% of class time. Specifically, in two out of four class hours each week students were organized into small groups where they completed exploratory activities involving new material. Although instructors were present during those group activity...
The research analyzed the relationship between the preferred cognitive learning
style of field independence/field dependence and success in learning English as a
second language (ESL) among post-secondary Japanese students. The study provided a
review of literature in the field and developed a methodology including identification of
appropriate measurement instruments. The...
The student-loan market has surpassed 1.3 trillion dollars; rising student-loan cohort default rates are a growing concern among educational institutions. Many colleges are implementing financial-education programs for students to help increase their knowledge, aptitude, and skills so they may become informed consumers. Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus of Study: The purpose of this...