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Developing A Test That Would Give Better Predictive Validity For Native Spanish-Speaking Students Who Are Awarded Credit By Examination, Susan Segal
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The serious deficiencies in format, content, and predictive validity of a Spanish I credit by examination test taken by native Spanish-speakers were addressed in this practicum. The proposed adoption of the level one 1988 National Spanish Examination, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, and an author-written supplement were evaluated as testing instruments to award credit and place students in advanced Spanish classes by district Spanish II and III teachers. One hundred percent of the Spanish teachers approved the proposed adoption of this examination which tests all aspects of linguistic competency, including the knowledge of grammar, …
A Model For Determining The Need For Chronic Disease Prevention In The Community:Development And Use., Janet Garzone Kosidlak
A Model For Determining The Need For Chronic Disease Prevention In The Community:Development And Use., Janet Garzone Kosidlak
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The traditional concerns of public health have been the promotion of health, the prevention of disease, and the prevention of premature death. As death from communicable diseases and conditions of pregnancy and early infancy decrease, public health interests are being expanded toward the prevention of premature death from chronic diseases. Mortality rates were the most common indicators used to describe the burden of chronic disease problems in the community. Mortality rates are based on the number of incidences per 100,000 population. A relatively newer indicator is called Years of Potential Life Lost. Years of Potential Life Lost represent the number …
A Comparison Of College Level Academic Skills Test Scores Between Florida International University And Miami-Dade Community College Students., Joel Fleischer
A Comparison Of College Level Academic Skills Test Scores Between Florida International University And Miami-Dade Community College Students., Joel Fleischer
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The purpose of this study was to compare College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) scores between Florida International University (FIU) and Miami-Dade Community College (MDCC) students to see if there were any significant differences. For many years critics of the two-year college have maintained that the quality of education offered these students suffers and that the community/junior college acts as a handicap to those students attending it. All students who took the CLAST at Florida International University (N= 278) and all students who took the CLAST at Miami-Dade Community College (N = 1,076) during the June, 1987 administration had their …
The Development And Implementation Of An Educationanl Program For The Elderly Based Upon Stressful Life Events, Demographic, And Other Related Psychosocial Factors., Adrian A. Samojlowicz
The Development And Implementation Of An Educationanl Program For The Elderly Based Upon Stressful Life Events, Demographic, And Other Related Psychosocial Factors., Adrian A. Samojlowicz
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The purpose of this study was to identify those variables which influenced health status, develop a survey instrument which established the prevalence of these variables among the county's elderly population, evaluate the results of the survey, and develop and implement a comprehensive educational program to meet the identified needs. Life events, along with demographic and other psychosocial variables, affect health status. It is anticipated that based upon the results of this study, the Community Medical Center (CMC) can develop programs which make coping with these events and variables easier and reduce their negative affects on thee elderly's health status. The …
Improving Teacher Effectiveness In Implementing Comprehensive Health Education, Janet L. Kehoe
Improving Teacher Effectiveness In Implementing Comprehensive Health Education, Janet L. Kehoe
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Comprehensive Health Education/Growing Healthy (GH) was not being taught for the required number of hours as was indicated in the pupil progression plan for this community. The objectives of the practicum were to increase the number of trained teachers by 60 percent; thereby increasing the instructional time GH was taught, and to place, and organize all commercial instructional-support materials within the elementary school. The author designed a six-week long training program, conducted an inventory of all GH materials, and color coded all commercial instructional-support materials by phase and grade level. The researcher received administrative support from the school's administration to …
Development Of A Teacher Training Program Designed To Teach Strategies That Promote Higher Order Thinking., Kathleen M. Hocker
Development Of A Teacher Training Program Designed To Teach Strategies That Promote Higher Order Thinking., Kathleen M. Hocker
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Publishing companies' consultants plan and implement staff development programs in reading to meet inservice needs of school districts throughout the United States. The changes that are occurring in reading education are impacting the role of the classroom teacher. Inservice programs that were previously successful must now be evaluated to determine if they meet the current needs of teachers. Studies that assess student achievement indicate many students graduate from high school without basic skills essential for them to be productive members of society. The most basic of these skills is the ability to think. As a result of these studies there …
Guidelines, Policies, And Curricula For Aids Education For Associate Degree Nursing Students At Long Beach City College., Shirley M. Naret
Guidelines, Policies, And Curricula For Aids Education For Associate Degree Nursing Students At Long Beach City College., Shirley M. Naret
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The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic has created an unparalleled public health threat that has not yet been adequately addressed. Despite the gravity of the situation, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) programs have not yet responded effectively. The current lack of AIDS curricula covering the ethical and practical aspects of nursing care to this growing patient population represents a serious shortcoming. In order to address this deficiency, the proposed research study utilized data from several relevant populations in the development of a set of AIDS Guidelines and Policies and a Model AIDS curriculum for nursing programs. The research design was largely …
Curriculum Alignment: A Study Of The Relationship Of The Application Of Elementary Competency Test Objectives In General Education Content Courses., Rachel J. Satterfield
Curriculum Alignment: A Study Of The Relationship Of The Application Of Elementary Competency Test Objectives In General Education Content Courses., Rachel J. Satterfield
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Panhandle State University examinees' passing rate on the Oklahoma Teacher Competency Tests has steadily declined since state-wide testing was begun in 1982. The purpose of this study was to review the results of the Elementary Education Competency Tests for the 1982-1987 years in relation to the examinees academic achievement and demographic date. seek the perceptions of the faculty and students regulating the alignment of Elementary Competency Test Objectives with selected General Education course objectives, and finally, identify and evaluate a set of systematic procedures for reviewing the alignment of Competency Test Objectives with content course objectives in other certificate areas. …
Increasing Levels Of Abstract Reasoning Ability In First And Second Graders Through Instruction In Inferential Thinking And Analogical Reasoning, Shelley Cindy Obrand
Increasing Levels Of Abstract Reasoning Ability In First And Second Graders Through Instruction In Inferential Thinking And Analogical Reasoning, Shelley Cindy Obrand
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The ability of first and second graders to use reasoning skills was addressed by the implementation of strategies to develop inferential thinking and analogical reasoning. Piagetian theory was researched in reference to expected levels of cognitive development. The target group of students received instruction in problem-solving to enable them to make inferences. They also received instruction in determining relationships to enable them to solve analogies. Instructional strategies included: modeling, verbal rehearsal, metacognition, peer tutoring, manipulative learning, and discovery learning. The students' progress was measured by Precision Teaching (a monitoring system involving charting to document growth). Inservice training was provided by …
Teaching Self-Esteem To Improve Performance In Eighth Grade Basic Earth Science, J Mark Huffines
Teaching Self-Esteem To Improve Performance In Eighth Grade Basic Earth Science, J Mark Huffines
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Low performance in a basic eighth-grade earth science class was addressed by a one-class-period per week self-esteem unit presented by the writer and daily positive self-concept reinforcement methods implemented by the regular classroom teacher. Students were presented concepts of self-esteem such as "self-talk,” “irrational beliefs,” “setting and attaining goals,” and “positive relationships” and participated in discussions concerning their feelings about themselves, school, families, and others. There was a standardized measure of self-esteem pretest and posttest, and student performance was measured via comparison of their earth science grade average between the first and the tenth week. Students improved in both grade …
A Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Teaching Freshman English By Computer-Assisted Methods Or Traditional Methods At Brevard Community College., Barbara L. Williamson
A Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Teaching Freshman English By Computer-Assisted Methods Or Traditional Methods At Brevard Community College., Barbara L. Williamson
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Brevard Community College (BCC) enrolled over 3,000 students in the course Communications I (BNC 1101), a freshman writing course, in 1988. These students upon entrance into BCC were placed in their academic courses according to the scores they received on a mandatory state placement test. One section of the test determined their level of basic writing skills. BCC uses the ASSET (Assessment of Skills for Success Entry and Transfer) test for placement. Upon completing two years of the Associate of Art academic courses, these students will be awarded a degree upon passing a state test called the CLAST (College Level …
A Case Study Of Strategic Planning Practices Within The American Association Of Bible Colleges., Gregory L. Johns
A Case Study Of Strategic Planning Practices Within The American Association Of Bible Colleges., Gregory L. Johns
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The American Association of Bible Colleges (AABC) is the official accrediting agency for undergraduate Bible college education as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA). As such, it is concerned with the establishment and monitoring of educational and professional standards within its present membership of ninety Bible colleges. One present area of concern is the need for continued development of formal, comprehensive planning among Bible colleges, many of which face uncertain futures. The focus of this investigation was on the strategic planning practices among AABC accredited institutions. Strategic planning is a departure from traditional long-range planning in that it …
A Comparative Study Of Two Educational Techniques Used In Teaching Law Enforcement Officers How To Classify Homicides., John E. Douglas
A Comparative Study Of Two Educational Techniques Used In Teaching Law Enforcement Officers How To Classify Homicides., John E. Douglas
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Law enforcement efforts in homicide cases focus on swift and accurate apprehension of a suspect. A new investigative technique developed at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academy. called criminal profiling, now exists to assist in the classification of homicide cases and thereby directs the investigator's attention to certain types of suspects. The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether teaching homicide classification based on the case method as compared to a traditional teaching approach would enhance law enforcement officers' ability to identify key crime scene indicators used to classify homicide cases by primary intent. The sample included …
A Cost Benefit Study Of Clinical Education In An Entry-Level Master's Degree Program In Physical Therapy., Risa A. Granick
A Cost Benefit Study Of Clinical Education In An Entry-Level Master's Degree Program In Physical Therapy., Risa A. Granick
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The costs associated with clinical education in physical therapy and other health professions have been debated by educational and hospital administrators in recent years. The assumption has been that these programs incur a cost to the clinical facility. To date, the physical therapy literature has been limited in cost-benefit studies with no definitive conclusions. This study examined the costs of Clinical education in a selective entry-level master's degree program in physical therapy to determine what monetary costs and benefits accrue to clinical affiliation sites and what factors are related to the monetary costs or benefits of clinical education. Study participants …
Can Drama Improve Student Performance In School?, William R. Peach
Can Drama Improve Student Performance In School?, William R. Peach
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The problem of the existence of a number of students exhibiting low self-esteem and unacceptable behavior in fourth and fifth grade was addressed by involving a representative sample of the students population in the production of a major musical show. The Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Test (Ellen V. Piers and Dale B. Harris, 1969), an analysis of students’ effort and behavior grades before and after the production, and an analysis of numbers of instances of administrative/ guidance referrals was used to evaluate whether or not involvement in drama would produce improvement in student self-esteem. All students who signed up to audition …
A Computer Program To Increase Comprehension Of The Cartesian Rectangular Coordinate System In High School Pre-Algebra Students, I Sheck Exley
A Computer Program To Increase Comprehension Of The Cartesian Rectangular Coordinate System In High School Pre-Algebra Students, I Sheck Exley
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The high percentage of high school Pre-Algebra students having difficulty learning the abstract concept of graphing ordered pairs on the Cartesian rectangular coordinate system was addressed by the creation and implementation of a computer-managed instruction program. Modules included a pretest, instruction, two practice sessions, and a posttest. To increase motivation and thereby enhance learning, the practice modules were designed in the form of a game. Students were exposed to the program on computers over a period of two weeks. The results indicated a greater increase in achievement for the target group than for four similar Pre-Algebra classes of this researcher. …
The Effects Of Participation By High Risk Students In A Special Retention Program At New York City Technical College., Frank N. Squiccimarro
The Effects Of Participation By High Risk Students In A Special Retention Program At New York City Technical College., Frank N. Squiccimarro
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The trend in enrollment decline at New York City Technical College (NYCTC) began in the early 1980's. The number of early admitted students dropped from 2250 (1983) to 1500 (1986). In order to address the problem of dwindling admissions, the administration took a positive step to retain the students who entered. The Student Development Center (SDC) was established in the Fall '86 semester. It was established to be the developing model which would begin the process of increasing student persistence. The Middle States Committee criticized the faculty for not recognizing the change in the student body, and therefore, not addressing …
A Test Anxiety Study And Intervention For English As A Second Language Students At The Borough Of Manhattan Community College., Linda R. Markstein
A Test Anxiety Study And Intervention For English As A Second Language Students At The Borough Of Manhattan Community College., Linda R. Markstein
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The Borough of Manhattan Community College has a large English as a second language (ESL) population, and there is concern at the College about the low pass rate (20 - 25 percent per semester) of ESL students on the CUNY Writing Assessment Test (WAT). All students at the College are required to pass the WAT before they are allowed to enroll in freshman composition and to take courses in their major field. English as a second language students report performance inhibition on the WAT due to test anxiety. The first purpose of this study was to investigate some of the …
Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Educational And Career Planning Program For Students Whose College Admissions Credential Was The High School Equivalency Certificate., Howard J. Freas
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The purpose of this major applied research project was to study the academic performance and persistence (retention) of high school equivalency certificate holders (HSEC) who are students at Bucks County Community College. Major issues considered were the skill level of HSBC students as compared to high school diploma (HSD) holders and the belief that HSEC people were less skilled because of under preparation and, perhaps, their motivation was not as strong. To explore these issues, group grade point averages, graduation rate and retention data were gathered. Other issues include the quantitative impact of the HSEC holder on higher education and …
A Study To Determine Webster University-Kansas City Curriculum And Program Needs For The 1990'S., Richard D.J. St. Clair
A Study To Determine Webster University-Kansas City Curriculum And Program Needs For The 1990'S., Richard D.J. St. Clair
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Kansas City is one of the forty-five extended centers operated by Webster University (WU) located in St. Louis, Missouri. The Kansas City center, which has approximately one thousand student enrollments, is the sixth largest provider of higher education programs in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Income generated annually at the center is substantial, and is important to the university as it helps defray operational and administrative costs within the Webster system. The purpose of this major applied research project was to determine what, if any, curriculum and/or program changes should be made in anticipation of a changing workplace, specifically as …
A Comparison Of Nursing Competencies By Hospitalized Patients, Hospital Nurses, And Teachers Of Nursing Designed To Improve A Nursing Curriculum., Regina M. Mastrangelo
A Comparison Of Nursing Competencies By Hospitalized Patients, Hospital Nurses, And Teachers Of Nursing Designed To Improve A Nursing Curriculum., Regina M. Mastrangelo
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For the past ninety years Helene Fuld School of Nursing has been preparing nursing students for licensure as registered nurses. The primary objective of this program has been to graduate a competent nurse. It has been assumed that the educators in the school of nursing have the expertise to design a curriculum that would produce competent nurses. Since a major curriculum change for this school of nursing is planned to take place in the next five years, it was essential that all sources should be investigated in order to determine appropriate competencies for curriculum planning. A potential resource that had …
Effects Of Direct Instruction In Listening Skills As Related To Effective Learning Among Grade One Students, Carmen B. Johnson
Effects Of Direct Instruction In Listening Skills As Related To Effective Learning Among Grade One Students, Carmen B. Johnson
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This practicum was designed to investigate the effects of direct instruction in listening skills as it relates to effective learning among first grade students in an elementary school located in a rural area. The goals were to provide training in listening to follow oral directions and listening for sequences in stories for five first grade students. Progress in listening skills was measured with pre and posttests of a Likert type rating scale. Activities implemented included: (1) daily group activities devoted to listening activities and games; (2) listening center; and (3) story time. Evaluation data indicated that all five students who …
Recruitment Of Minority Teachers Through Future Educators Of America, Sharon F. Frieze
Recruitment Of Minority Teachers Through Future Educators Of America, Sharon F. Frieze
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This practicum was concerned with the need for recruitment of minorities into the teaching profession. The problem exists that there is a shortage of minority educators while, at the same time a growing minority school population. This discrepancy was documented by a national survey of the states' Department of Education, the narrative responses and research. Although the duration of the implementation period lasted for six months, response to the implementation is still ongoing. Respondents were asked to indicate if the state had a critical teacher shortage. Sixty-eight percent of the states responded to the survey. Eighteen States (53 percent) replied …
Improving Language Skills Of Kindergarteners With Deficient Receptive And Expressive Vocabularies, Etta L. Haygood
Improving Language Skills Of Kindergarteners With Deficient Receptive And Expressive Vocabularies, Etta L. Haygood
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This practicum addressed the need for methods to improve the receptive and expressive vocabularies of kindergarten children. The Peabody Vocabulary Test and the Expressive One Word Vocabulary Test were employed as screening devices to assess students. Language based activities, recordings, and musical activities were used to enhance development of language skills. Students were engaged in stimulating language activities over a period of ten weeks. Appropriate classroom experiences were provided to help instill positive self-concepts while stimulating vocabulary development. It was hoped that an increase in vocabulary would better prepare the students for success in first grade. The results showed the …
Improving Social Studies Achievement: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Lindalee Kaminski
Improving Social Studies Achievement: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Lindalee Kaminski
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A high percentage of students in a second grade class with low socio-economic characteristics demonstrated exceptionally low achievement in social studies. The problem was addressed by the implementation of an interdisciplinary program to increase basic skills in all areas of the curriculum. Activities designed to increase the target group's understanding of social studies concepts while practicing skills in reading, language arts, math, and science were incorporated into all subject areas utilizing a whole language approach. An emphasis on critical thinking and daily news events allowed for student growth in inferential comprehension and the formation of attitudes about the world. The …
A Videotape Presentation To Motivate High School Students To Enter The Teaching Profession, Linda S. Lentin
A Videotape Presentation To Motivate High School Students To Enter The Teaching Profession, Linda S. Lentin
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The practicum addressed the need to diminish the critical teacher shortage that was facing the state of Florida. The author, the 1989 Florida Teacher of the Year and the Christa McAuliffe Ambassador for Education, developed an appropriate presentation strategy for motivating senior high school students, specifically members of the Florida Future Educators of America, to enter the teaching profession. The author produced a videotape that combined with a lecture and discussion formed a presentation that was offered at five senior high schools. The results of the postsurvey as compared to the presurvey indicated that the presentation was effective. Additionally, one …
Using Whole Language Materials In The Adult Esol Classroom, Edward W. Schiffer
Using Whole Language Materials In The Adult Esol Classroom, Edward W. Schiffer
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Many English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students live in areas in which the English language is not the principal means of communication in everyday life. However, because English is the principal language of the broader society, non-English speakers are motivated to attend ESOL classes in order to participate in the mainstream and to receive society's benefits. The classroom is the principal source of meaningful English input for these students. Opportunities for second language acquisition are limited once the students are outside the classroom. This reality makes the quantity and quality of language presented in the classroom a crucial …
Improving Academic Achievement Through Building Self-Esteem In At Risk Limited English Proficient Ninth Grade Haitian Students, Gloria H. Myrick
Improving Academic Achievement Through Building Self-Esteem In At Risk Limited English Proficient Ninth Grade Haitian Students, Gloria H. Myrick
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A self-esteem building program was developed and implemented to reduce the failure and potential dropout rate of limited English proficient ninth grade Haitian students who were failing two or more academic classes. Self-esteem building exercises and counseling sessions were employed over a 10-week development period. Instruments for measuring self-esteem, The Piers-Harris Self-Concept Inventory (Piers, and Harris, 1977) and The Demos Dropout Scale (Demos, 1970) were used. The results indicated increased levels of achievement for the target group when comparing their pretest and posttest. It was concluded that building positive self-esteem improves academic achievement. (Appendices include the Piers-Harris Self-Concept Inventory, student …
The Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Instructional Program Preparing Disabled Students To Use A Canine Companion., Bonita M. Bergin
The Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Instructional Program Preparing Disabled Students To Use A Canine Companion., Bonita M. Bergin
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Canine Companions for Independence (CCT) pioneered and has been in the forefront of placing dogs with disabled individuals to facilitate their independence through increased physical and social capabilities. With the number of applications increasing daily, CCI launched an expansion effort to include the development of six regional training centers located strategically across the United States to increase the program placement capabilities to more than 300 Canine Companions each year. The increasing complexity of program management, training and monitoring resulting from this development had defined the need for a written curriculum to be used by staff involved in teaching the disabled …
Walk Around The Clock: Third Grade Students Learn To Tell Time, Janice Irington
Walk Around The Clock: Third Grade Students Learn To Tell Time, Janice Irington
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Although time-telling has been an essential part of the curriculum since kindergarten, there were third grade students at the practicum site who were unable to tell time by five and one minute intervals. Results from a student survey, teacher survey and a county standardized test confirmed this statement. Since telling time is an abstract concept, a more concrete approach was used in presenting the skill. Piaget's theory that logical ideas can be applied and understood if presented in concrete form was the basis for teaching this concept. The goal for this practicum was to improve the targeted students' ability to …