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Item Using feedback and self-reflection to empower adult learners in math, reading and writing(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2019) Brown, Katherine Tyler Swaim; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Greg FrancisAdults bring a wealth of accumulated experience to a classroom, and studies have shown that adult students benefit from relevant, student-centered practices that involve them in their education. Assessment methods must be appropriate and offer time to act upon the result. This study looked at the impact that clear learning objectives, timely teacher feedback, and opportunity for student reflection would have on a student's understanding of their own progress towards class advancement in a class that did not offer grades and could be repeated. A portfolio of student work was compiled to judge student effort. Additional factors assessed included attendance, mindset, and attitude toward the teacher and student role in the classroom. The study found that when students are given a clear statement of course goals and feedback about their work through self-reflection and instructor communication, they have a solid understanding of their academic progress. In addition, the instructor has sufficient evidence to make a compatible decision. Students whose move-up decision matched the instructor's tended to have greater attendance and higher mindset motivation scores than those whose decisions did not match the instructor's.Item Vocational education opportunities in Montana(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1971) Storey, Dale A.; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: G. Dean PalmerThe purpose of this study was to give a comprehensive look at the vocational educational opportunities in Montana. By developing and compiling a list of all institutions and agencies offering training, it is anticipated that this study can provide a reference that can be utilized by counselors for prospective vocationally oriented students. This study also covers areas of educational opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed segment of our work force. A questionnaire consisting of 15 questions was designed and sent to senior colleges, junior colleges, vocational-technical centers, private schools and hospitals offering vocational training. Personal interviews were conducted with the AFL-CIO, Apprenticeship Program in Montana, Bureau of Indian Affairs Programs, the Montana State Employment Service and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Information from the questionnaires, interviews, and materials requested by the questionnaire was used to compile the lists of schools and information pertaining to the various schools and programs.Item Follow-up study of students enrolled in adult evening classes at Bozeman Vocational-Technical School, 1968-1970 with implications for curriculum planning(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Professional Schools, 1972) Whitmer, EthelTo determine if the adult education program at the Bozeman Vocational-Technical School is meeting the needs of the enrollees and what changes, if any, need to be developed in the adult office skills courses, the writer has undertaken a three-year follow-up study of those students enrolled in adult typing, shorthand, and/or business machines during the years 1968-1970. The purpose of this follow-up study of students previously enrolled in the office skills courses in adult education classes was threefold. 1. To determine the worth while values the students received by enrolling in adult typing, shorthand, and/or business machines. 2. To learn the number of those seeking secretarial positions who actually received employment. 3. To use the results of the questionnaires in planning a more meaningful adult program in the office skills area.Item A survey of seniors in the town of Bow Island, Alberta, Canada, to determine the programming needs for the Senior Citizens Center(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Business, 1992) Cecchini, Myrna; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Norman L. MillikinThe major purpose of this study was to assess the current programming needs for the Senior citizens Center in Bow Island, Alberta. To collect the data for the study a questionnaire was sent to seniors selected at random from the senior citizen membership list in Bow Island. Out of 80 questionnaires sent, 60 were returned for a 75% response rate. The findings of the study showed that the seniors of Bow Island are extremely agile and are interested in learning new skills that require above average to rigorous exercise. They are interested in participatory activities, and would like some instruction on basic activities, or someone to organize events that would involve group participation. They are willing to pay for educational programs or instruction, and would prefer discussion groups and group projects as their means of receiving this information. The majority would drive themselves to this educational activity and the minority would walk. Few seniors have specials skills they would be willing to share with others.Item A descriptive study of the need for and implementation of reading programs for undereducated adults(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1973) Duff, Paula MarieItem Curriculum evaluation in the Kellogg Extension Education Project(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1975) Dimich, Jean GowinItem Investigation of adult education related to equine science in the state of Montana(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1977) Whitaker, David Dean; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Burl WinchesterItem Adult education in India and America(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1963) Saini, Joginder KaurItem A prospective of counseling at the Montana vocational-technical centers(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1972) Poston, George OliverItem An adult education learning package in clothing construction utilizing the metric system(Montana State University - Bozeman, 1980) Butler, Susan Duany