A Comparison of Personality Traits Between College Students Reared Within a Selected Polar Region by Non-Native Parents and College Students Reared Within Non-Polar Regions by Native Parents (open access)

A Comparison of Personality Traits Between College Students Reared Within a Selected Polar Region by Non-Native Parents and College Students Reared Within Non-Polar Regions by Native Parents

The problem with which this study was concerned was that of determining of climatic circumstances significantly affect personality development.
Date: December 1971
Creator: Pope, John Winfred
System: The UNT Digital Library
Differences in Perception of the College Advisory Program in Schools of Education from the Perspective of Students with Different Personality Patterns and from the Perspective of Faculty Advisors (open access)

Differences in Perception of the College Advisory Program in Schools of Education from the Perspective of Students with Different Personality Patterns and from the Perspective of Faculty Advisors

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the students' perception of the College Advisory Program and its relation to his personality patterns. A secondary purpose was to investigate the Faculty Advisors' perception of the College Advisory Program. An additional outgrowth of the study was an attempt to obtain descriptive data for improving or altering existing Advisory Programs.
Date: January 1967
Creator: Liston, Walter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Differences in Student Characteristics and Perceptions of the College Environment between Junior College Students Classified by Level of Satisfaction with Environment, Educational Classification and Sex (open access)

Differences in Student Characteristics and Perceptions of the College Environment between Junior College Students Classified by Level of Satisfaction with Environment, Educational Classification and Sex

The present research studied the differences in student characteristics and perceptions of the college environment between junior college students classified in three ways: level of satisfaction with the college environment, educational classification (transfer or terminal student) and sex of student. Secondary problems of the study were the following: 1. To determine the relationship between students' ratings of satisfaction with the college environment and perceived self-college similarity. 2. To determine the relationship between students' potential for dropping out of college and perceived self-college similarity and college-ideal college similarity. 3. To determine the difference in mean scores of satisfaction with the college environment between transfer and terminal students. 4. To construct profiles of male and female transfer and terminal students based on responses to a guidance questionnaire.
Date: August 1970
Creator: McClung, Ray O., 1935-
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ideal Leader Behavior Descriptions of Approved and Sociometrically Chosen Student Leaders (open access)

Ideal Leader Behavior Descriptions of Approved and Sociometrically Chosen Student Leaders

The problem of this study was to investigate the concept of ideal leadership as perceived at three different levels of leadership within the structure of a private military academy. The primary purpose was to determine the relationship between the ideal leader as perceived by the students, the teachers and the military science faculty.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Bryant, George W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Comparison Between Reading and Listening in Comprehension and Retention of Certain Language Concepts in the Third Grade (open access)

A Comparison Between Reading and Listening in Comprehension and Retention of Certain Language Concepts in the Third Grade

This thesis compares reading verses listening comprehension in third grade students. The problem under consideration is to determine whether it is easier for a third-grade child to understand a given meaning when that meaning is presented to him in spoken words than it is when the meaning is presented in printed words,
Date: August 1950
Creator: Gay, Marcella
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Comparison between Reading and Listening in Comprehension and Retention of Certain Language Concepts in the Third Grade (open access)

A Comparison between Reading and Listening in Comprehension and Retention of Certain Language Concepts in the Third Grade

This thesis compares reading verses listening comprehension in third grade students. The problem under consideration is to determine whether it is easier for a third-grade child to understand a given meaning when that meaning is presented to him in spoken words than it is when the meaning is presented in printed words.
Date: 1950
Creator: Gay, Marcella
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Impact of Failure on Elementary School Pupils (open access)

The Impact of Failure on Elementary School Pupils

The purpose of this study was to compare a group of successful and unsuccessful pupils who were in the fifth and sixth grades. It was the purpose to make comparisons between these two groups in terms of (1) school achievement, (2) mental ability, (3) personality, (i|) pupils as perceived by teachers and peers, (5) pupils' perceptions of teacher and school, (6) self perception, (7) school attendance, and (8) socioeconomic status.
Date: August 1966
Creator: Briggs, L. D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Relationship of Responses to Geometric Designs to Inferiority Feelings and Certain Personality Variables (open access)

The Relationship of Responses to Geometric Designs to Inferiority Feelings and Certain Personality Variables

The present investigation was initiated in order to determine the relationship of responses to geometric designs to inferiority feelings and certain personality variables. The major problem was divided into the following sub-problems: 1. What is the relationship of responses to geometric designs to selected clinical scales on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory? (MMPI). 2. What is the relationship of responses to geometric designs to selected personality variables on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule? (EPPS). 3. What is the relationship of responses to geometric designs to selected personality characteristics on the Guilford-Zimmerman Temperament Survey? (G-Z).
Date: January 1967
Creator: Martin, John Daniel
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Analysis and Classificiation of Children's Explanations of Natural Phenomena (open access)

An Analysis and Classificiation of Children's Explanations of Natural Phenomena

The problem of this study was to analyze the answers given by four groups (grade levels) of elementary school children and one group of adults (college freshmen) to direct questions regarding natural phenomena, to classify their explanations, to determine the methods and types of explanations used by these groups when they explain typical natural phenomena, and to compare these findings with the results of other investigators, especially Jean Piaget and Mervin E. Oakes.
Date: January 1963
Creator: Smith, Robert Frank
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Proposal for Instruction of Poetry at El Centro College (open access)

A Proposal for Instruction of Poetry at El Centro College

The problem of this study was to develop a proposal for the teaching of poetry for the purposes of contributing to the student's understanding and enjoyment. Surveys and summaries were made of scholarly writings on the junior college student, existential theories of education, and theories of poetry. A bibliography was constructed for each subject from resources of the North Texas State University library. Conclusions from each survey were derived from the selected resources and used to prepare the proposal for instruction of poetry.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Drake, Jesse Henry
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of the Relationships of the Social, Economic, and Physical Factors to the Normal Development and School Progress of Freshmen and Seniors in Hallettsville High School (open access)

A Study of the Relationships of the Social, Economic, and Physical Factors to the Normal Development and School Progress of Freshmen and Seniors in Hallettsville High School

The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to discover some social and economic factors concerning the home background of the ninth and twelfth-grade students during their first and last years of high school; and (2) to study the physical status of these groups for the year 1949-1950, noting the development of each group in order to discover the relationship, if any, of social and economic status upon school marks of the students in the two grades.
Date: 1950
Creator: Sutton, Laura A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study to Determine a Sound Program for the Effective Instruction and Social Integration of Latin-American Pupils in the Secondary Schools of Texas (open access)

A Study to Determine a Sound Program for the Effective Instruction and Social Integration of Latin-American Pupils in the Secondary Schools of Texas

"The purpose of this study was to formulate a recommended program to aid in the social integration of Latin-American and Anglo-American children in the secondary schools of Texas. In preparation for the development of this suggested plan, some of the more serious problems involved in the education of Latin-American children in schools designed primarily for the instruction of Anglo-American pupils were studied in available literature, and a set of psychological, sociological, and democratic criteria was formulated to serve as sound principles upon which to base the suggest program."--Leaf 1.
Date: August 1952
Creator: Davenport, Ane J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Method for Improving the Perception of Reality and Understanding of the Population Problem in the College Classroom: A Simulation Game (open access)

Method for Improving the Perception of Reality and Understanding of the Population Problem in the College Classroom: A Simulation Game

The purpose of this study is the development of an educational simulation game for use in college classes. The simulation game is based on selected aspects of the population problem. The panel approved or rejected objectives on the basis of their significance as goals for college students. Twelve objectives were approved by a majority of the panel. Upon completion of the exercise, students should be able to compute population increases, to predict population sizes, and to identify birth and death rates that cause a population to increase, decrease, or remain stable. Students should also be able to describe how the following factors affect population size: cultural and religious beliefs, pressure for economic growth, investments of capital, and financial losses. Students should understand the problems of governing a country with a rapidly growing population as compared to problems in governing a country with slower population growth, and they should recognize how rapid population growth can affect the quality of life. Students should recognize decreased birth rates, increased death rates, and increased economic production as possible solutions to the population problem. Finally, students should personalize the population problem and make commitments in seeking and participating in its solutions.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Connor, Thomas Dwight
System: The UNT Digital Library
Effect of Emotional Stimulation on Recognition and Inference (open access)

Effect of Emotional Stimulation on Recognition and Inference

The purpose of this study was to make an assessment of the probable effects of extraneous stimulation on both cognitive achievement or learning, and emotional reactions and autonomic arousals of students. While the focus of interest was upon possible disruptive effects, the kinds of measurements projected would make it possible to observe some effects of either kind, disruptive or facilitative.
Date: August 1966
Creator: Haddan, Eugene E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Evaluation of the Use of Mechanical Pacers in Teaching Intermediate and Advanced College Typewriting (open access)

An Evaluation of the Use of Mechanical Pacers in Teaching Intermediate and Advanced College Typewriting

The problem of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the use of a mechanical pacing device in improving the typewriting skills of students in intermediate and advanced typewriting classes at the college level.
Date: August 1966
Creator: McAnally, Emmett Oresta, 1925-
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Contributions of George S. Benson to Christian Education (open access)

The Contributions of George S. Benson to Christian Education

The problem is to examine the contributions of George S. Benson to Christian education. The study presents data obtained by personal interviews with George Benson and people who have been close to him, excerpts from letters written by former students, teachers, and board members, minutes of the Board of Trustees of Harding College, books, articles, speeches and newspapers.
Date: December 1971
Creator: Altman, Ted M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Relative Effectiveness of the Inductive-Deductive and the Deductive-Descriptive Methods in the Teaching of College Zoology (open access)

The Relative Effectiveness of the Inductive-Deductive and the Deductive-Descriptive Methods in the Teaching of College Zoology

This study was concerned with making a comparative analysis of the relative effectiveness of two teaching methods in increasing students' (a) knowledge and understanding of principles, (b) ability in critical thinking, and (c) science reasoning and understanding in an introductory college zoology course. The two methods were (a) a laboratory-centered inductive-deductive method and (b) the more commonly found deductive-descriptive method organized as a large lecture section with smaller laboratory sections.
Date: August 1966
Creator: Craik, Eva Lee, 1919-
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Organization, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Organized Guidance Program during the First Year in a Metropolitan High School (open access)

The Organization, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Organized Guidance Program during the First Year in a Metropolitan High School

The problem of the present investigation was to study the soundness of guidance practices in a metropolitan high school approximately one year after the initiation of a program of guidance services. The purposes of the study were: 1. To determine to what extent the objectives of the guidance program were met. 2. To determine to what extent students, parents, and faculty considered that the guidance program had made a contribution to the school program. 3. To determine what objective measures revealed as to the effectiveness of the guidance program.
Date: May 1964
Creator: Moses, Morgan Clay
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of the Contributions of Mary Lizzie McCord to Drama Education at Southern Methodist University (open access)

A Study of the Contributions of Mary Lizzie McCord to Drama Education at Southern Methodist University

Although in 1915 there was no drama education in Methodist colleges and universities in Texas, today all Methodist schools of higher education in Texas have at least course offerings in drama. Southern Methodist University was one of the first Methodist schools to offer such courses which began with the hiring of Mary McCord to teach public speaking in September, 1915. The problem of this study is to explain the contributions of Mary McCord to the development of drama education at Southern Methodist University. It is recommended that the development of the department after Miss McCord retired be examined, that the students taught by Miss McCord who chose theatre as their life's work be interviewed about the effect of her training on their careers, and that a thorough study of the McCord Theatre Collection be undertaken.
Date: August 1976
Creator: Spalding, Sharon Brown
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of Concept Formation, Concept Learning, and Vocal Pedagogy (open access)

A Study of Concept Formation, Concept Learning, and Vocal Pedagogy

The problem of this study is the development of a theoretical structure underlying a conceptual approach to teaching with special consideration given to vocal teaching.
Date: August 1969
Creator: Wright, Charles W. (Charles Wade), 1936-
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of the Life, Professional Career, and Contributions to Interscholastic Athletics in Texas of Prince Elmer Shotwell (open access)

A Study of the Life, Professional Career, and Contributions to Interscholastic Athletics in Texas of Prince Elmer Shotwell

This biography of Prince Elmer Shotwell particularly emphasizes his contributions to Texas interscholastic athletics, to the University Interscholastic League, and to the Texas High School Coaches' Association. Data for this life study are from both primary and secondary sources, human and documentary as well. Shotwell's personal files and scrapbooks are used extensively, and supplementary data come from biographical data forms and tape-recorded personal interviews. The study includes biographical data of Shotwell's youth, educational background, marriage, and his endeavors in the teaching and coaching fields.The study discloses that Shotwell made contributions in various modes throughout his more than fifty years in the profession. Most of his professional endeavors were superimposed by his consistent personality traits of enthusiasm, industry, intensity, and persistence.
Date: December 1973
Creator: Simpson, Sidney Herman
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Evaluation of Two Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Junior High School (open access)

An Evaluation of Two Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Junior High School

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two methods of teaching the social studies to junior high school pupils. An attempt has been made to ascertain the relative progress in the studying efficiency of a group of children in social studies taught by the basic-study-skills plan, as compared to that of a group of children taught by the assign-study-recite-test plan so commonly employed.
Date: 1950
Creator: King, Oma Allie
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Study of the Employment of Texas Industrial Arts Graduates (open access)

A Study of the Employment of Texas Industrial Arts Graduates

The problem with which this study was concerned was to identify employment status of the 1964-1971 industrial arts majors who graduated from the colleges and universities in Texas. Specifically this study analyzed the status of the following industrial arts graduates: those with and without teaching certificates, those in educational employment, those in industrial employment, those who had changed their employment from education to industrial or self-employment and vice versa, and those who returned to campus for further studies.
Date: August 1972
Creator: Wied, Alexander F.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Influence of a Short-Term Program to Improve the Self-Concept of Selected Negro Children (open access)

The Influence of a Short-Term Program to Improve the Self-Concept of Selected Negro Children

The problem of this study was to determine the influence of a short-term program to improve the self-concepts of elected Negro elementary school children. Particular emphasis was placed upon the development of positive self-concepts and self-expression.
Date: June 1970
Creator: Manning, Jean Bell
System: The UNT Digital Library