'l'be writer wi•b&9 to expr••• her profound appreciation to those who ho.ve given advice and guidance in the preparation of thi• the•1s. Gratttude And recognition are extended to Mr. Iqnn U. Minar for hla diligent direction of this thesis. Acknovtedgement is extended to Dr. Wayne 1.. 1b.ur.1Rll n and Dr. Jerry Gritt ith who constantly motivated and in•pired the author to bro�den her undorstandlng and knowledge o� her profeaatonal f leld. •nia l\Uthot' ia conacioua of her debt to the faculty and grRduate student• at Baa tern ll 1 inob UnlveT'•ity f.or theix' help and encout'agaMmt. The author wishes to thank the administration o, the Sullivan Public S�hoola for their cooperation tn thi• study. Finally, the author i• grateful to bu hu•band and f.amUy tor their •upport and cooperation in this project.