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Creator:: Gearin, Yolanda V.
Abstract:: This study is a review of the researcher's deliberate strategies for incorporating Latino culture into the teaching of a Spanish language course. The researcher developed, presented and assessed a curriculum unit designed to examine the social and educational problems of Latinos, the history of Latin America, the effects of discrimination...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: creating the opportunity that allowed me to pursue my doctoral degree. Dr. Robert Kiekel, member of my

Creator:: Morray, Marjorie Kuh
Abstract:: Purpose of the Study The purpose of the present study was to investigate the extent to which phoneme and grapheme-phoneme contrasts between English and Spanish influence the word-decoding skills of Spanish-speaking adults who are early readers of English. The major objectives of the research were to investigate: 1. The differences...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , Kenneth Ahrendt, Harold Livingston, William Harp and Robert Kiekel -- for their generous dedication of

Creator:: Keegan, Macaela Cashman
Abstract:: This microethnographic study examines critical literacy and the lives of participants in an urban, non-profit organization, the Opportunity Center, serving low income youth and adults in the Seattle area. The Center's primary mission was to provide alternative educational opportunities for youth who have been unsuccessful in traditional school settings. The...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Liere, Ray
Abstract:: We developed and investigated machine learning methods that require minimal preprocessing of the input data, use few training examples, run fast, and still obtain high levels of accuracy. Most approaches to designing machine learning programs are based on the supervised learning paradigm – training examples are chosen randomly and given...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Gerald Smith, and Prof. Robert Kiekel. All have shown special patience as I requested permission to do

Creator:: Bennett, F. Katharine
Abstract:: The central problem of this study was to determine whether ego stage scores are valid predictors of empathy and mature moral judgment in women graduate counseling students. The research was based on the theories of ego development (Loevinger, 1976), empathy (Rogers, 1975; Hogan, 1975) and moral values (Hogan, 1970). Forty-three...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: on my committee -- Dr. Christina Sjogren and Dr. Robert Kiekel. A special thanks to Dr. Wayne

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