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ItemAn evaluation of the Australian potter : a research project prepared for Fine Arts D1 at Melbourne State CollegeWarrell, Diana. (Melbourne State College, 1981)
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ItemNo Preview AvailableIn the development of his personal style, David Wright has created works which are unique by both Australian and international standardsPayne, Heather (Melbourne State College, 1980)
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ItemFrom port to resort : Queenscliff 1850-1900Goodwin, Graeme C. (Melbourne State College, 1980)
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ItemThe effect of Buddhism on the culture of the indigenous population of JapanDexter, Kaye (Melbourne State College, 1980)
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ItemPalladio Australiensis : Palladio and the influence of Palladianism on aspects of early Australian architectureRamsey, Ronald D. (Melbourne State College, 1980)
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ItemNo Preview AvailableHairstyles as artworks : traditional and modern African hairstyles and the recent work of selected British hairdressers analysed as artworksRooney, Lynn (University of Melbourne, 1980)
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ItemLes Blakebrough : the development of Australian ceramicsDumergue, Peter (Melbourne State College, 1980)
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ItemInfluences in curriculum change, a case study : the introduction of P.S.S.C. physics in VictoriaCrohn, E. V. (Edna V.) (University of Melbourne, 1988)
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ItemImplications of the relocation of basic nursing education from hospitals to colleges of advanced education : a pilot studyCutts, Diane E. (University of Melbourne, 1986)Nursing in Australia is a system in change. The role, function and place of practice for the nurse has expanded, and basic nursing education is being relocated from hospitals to Colleges of Advanced Education. A comparative analysis was made of the views that members of the general public and nursing profession hold regarding the image, role and function of contemporary nursing, together with the implications of the relocation of nursing education. Data was collected via a questionnaire. The main findings indicate that (1) the general public hold a traditional view of nursing; (2) nursing is viewed as a profession; (3) the meaning of nursing is influenced by the professionals' work or study environment; (4) an increased number of males are entering nursing via the college-based system; (5) 'practical competency' was the overriding reason for preference of nurse to give personal care; (6) although all groups except hospital students believe that nurses should be prepared in tertiary institutions, there was lack of evidence to justify this move due to lack of support for the arguments that nurses will be better educated, that the standard of delivery of nursing care will be higher, and that tertiary education will enhance the professional development of nursing.
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ItemComputer-assisted instruction for the mildly mentally retarded child : a case studyDimitriadis, George. (University of Melbourne, 1986)This study examines how a computer-based delivery system of instruction can be reconciled with the special needs attending the training and education of mildly mentally retarded children. The single-case approach is adopted and involves Sarah, who is a mildly mentally retarded seventeen year old girl. Computer programs dealing with "survival" skills such as money handling, telling time and basic reading were tested on Sarah using a microcomputer in her home under parental supervision. To assess the effectiveness of these programs, pre- and post-treatment baselines were established by means of a diagnostic test (KeyMath) and a devised test specifically intended to mirror the concepts treated by the programs. It was found that most of the programs' objectives were not realised, although the null hypothesis of an equality between the pre- and post-treatment test means was rejected. It is concluded that the methodology adopted should have made greater allowance for the single-case nature of the study and the child's individuality. The recommendation is for replication studies or a study embracing fewer parameters.