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Wilson, Duane – Journal of Access Services, 2014
In response to a charge from the library administration, the Circulation Committee of the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University designed and implemented a thorough assessment of circulation policies. Using multiple assessment methods including surveys, focus groups, and statistical analysis, the committee determined that the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Library Services, Library Policy, Library Administration
Clinton, Demi – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine whether or not a relationship existed between principals who demonstrate transformational leadership traits and six different quality practices in their special education program. Effective principals must know and understand special education laws, practices, and current issues, but evidence…
Descriptors: Special Education, Educational Quality, Transformational Leadership, Statistical Analysis
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Miyairi, Maya; Reel, Justine J.; Próspero, Moisés; Okang, Esther N. – Journal of Health Education Teaching, 2015
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a weight-related teasing prevention program implemented for both female and male students in a school setting. Methods: Junior High School students (N = 143) in seventh grade were invited to participate in the program. One hundred eighteen participants completed pre- and posttest surveys to assess…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Stereotypes, Human Body, Self Esteem
Boyce, Lisa K.; Gillam, Sandra L.; Innocenti, Mark S.; Cook, Gina A.; Ortiz, Eduardo – First Language, 2013
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the language status of 120 young, Latino dual language learners living in poverty in the United States. Maternal language input and home language and literacy environments were examined with regard to language development at 24 and 36 months. Results suggested that even when combining English and Spanish…
Descriptors: Linguistic Input, Spanish, Literacy, Poverty
Wilcox, Ray T. – 1976
In five junior high schools and five senior high schools in Utah, the "voting method" was used to identify four groups of teachers, including (a) a group nominated by each principal as the most effective teachers in his school, (b) a group nominated by current students as their favorite teachers, (c) a group nominated by graduates as the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, High School Graduates, Principals, Secondary Education
Basinger, Nancy; Bartholomew, Keith – Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, 2006
This article applies theories of giving from philanthropic studies to enhance understanding of service-learning relationships between students and community partners. Focusing on the participation motivations, outcome expectations, and satisfaction levels of community partners who have recently completed work with service-learning students, the…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Nonprofit Organizations, College Students, Partnerships in Education