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A Computer Program To Increase Comprehension Of The Cartesian Rectangular Coordinate System In High School Pre-Algebra Students, I Sheck Exley Aug 1989

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. …

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The Effects Of Participation By High Risk Students In A Special Retention Program At New York City Technical College., Frank N. Squiccimarro Aug 1989

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 …

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A Test Anxiety Study And Intervention For English As A Second Language Students At The Borough Of Manhattan Community College., Linda R. Markstein Aug 1989

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 …

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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 Aug 1989

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 …

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A Study To Determine Webster University-Kansas City Curriculum And Program Needs For The 1990'S., Richard D.J. St. Clair Aug 1989

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 …

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A Comparison Of Nursing Competencies By Hospitalized Patients, Hospital Nurses, And Teachers Of Nursing Designed To Improve A Nursing Curriculum., Regina M. Mastrangelo Aug 1989

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 …

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Effects Of Direct Instruction In Listening Skills As Related To Effective Learning Among Grade One Students, Carmen B. Johnson Jul 1989

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 …

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Recruitment Of Minority Teachers Through Future Educators Of America, Sharon F. Frieze Jul 1989

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 …

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Improving Language Skills Of Kindergarteners With Deficient Receptive And Expressive Vocabularies, Etta L. Haygood Jul 1989

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 …

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Improving Social Studies Achievement: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Lindalee Kaminski Jul 1989

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 …

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A Videotape Presentation To Motivate High School Students To Enter The Teaching Profession, Linda S. Lentin Jul 1989

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 …

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Using Whole Language Materials In The Adult Esol Classroom, Edward W. Schiffer Jul 1989

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 …

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Improving Academic Achievement Through Building Self-Esteem In At Risk Limited English Proficient Ninth Grade Haitian Students, Gloria H. Myrick Jul 1989

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 …

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The Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Instructional Program Preparing Disabled Students To Use A Canine Companion., Bonita M. Bergin Jul 1989

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 …

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Walk Around The Clock: Third Grade Students Learn To Tell Time, Janice Irington Jul 1989

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 …

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Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition And Retention Skills Through Multiple Comprehension-Based Strategies, Phyllis M. Hayes Jun 1989

Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition And Retention Skills Through Multiple Comprehension-Based Strategies, Phyllis M. Hayes

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Test scores, surveys, and student performance indicated that the target group of 62 honors sophomore students was not acquiring substantive vocabulary skills. A program incorporating the elements of an effective comprehension-based strategy involving definition knowledge with context, writing, student-generated vocabulary choices, and multiple exposures to the words was developed to improve vocabulary acquisition and retention. The results indicated a considerable gain in vocabulary acquisition, a good rate of retention, and positive student attitude toward the use of the varied strategies. Appendices include surveys, the pre and post-teat, strategy guidelines, parent information letter, analysis of scores, a examples assignment, and student …

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Development And Implementation Of A Program To Foster Scientific Inquiry Among Ninth Grade Science Students, Linda S. Sparks Jun 1989

Development And Implementation Of A Program To Foster Scientific Inquiry Among Ninth Grade Science Students, Linda S. Sparks

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The deficiency among ninth grade science students to think scientifically and the lack of resource materials to teach the skills of scientific inquiry prompted the development and imp implementation of a comprehensive unit of study, “The Scientific Method.” Inductively, this module forced the target students to think scientifically and thereby discover the process of scientific investigation. The program was deemed successful based on the results of post-test scores compared to pre-test scores. These results indicated increased levels of scientific literacy at the analysis. synthesis and evaluation levels of knowledge among the target group. Appendices include the entire module with answer …

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Strategic Teaching For Adult Learners: Cognitive Instruction For Critical Thinking Skills, Marie M. Agner Jun 1989

Strategic Teaching For Adult Learners: Cognitive Instruction For Critical Thinking Skills, Marie M. Agner

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The purpose of this research was to develop a plan to facilitate the adult student in successful mastery of the five content areas tested by the 1988 General Education Development Test (GED). Pretest results for students given tested over a six month period using those revised tests showed a 95 percent failure rate, and official GED tests results showed a failure rate of 93 percent for students who had received instruction for test preparation. The writer addressed the problem by implementing a six month program of specialized instruction designed to assist adult students in improving their critical thinking skills. The …

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A Metacognitive Approach To Written Language Instruction For Primary Learning Disabled Students, Madeline Fisher Kuhns Jun 1989

A Metacognitive Approach To Written Language Instruction For Primary Learning Disabled Students, Madeline Fisher Kuhns

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A metacognitive approach to written language instruction was implemented to ameliorate the severe deficits in written language exhibited by the five learning disabled third and fourth graders who made up the target population. The program contained two basic elements: sustained writing practice and strategy training for revision of written projects. The results indicated that students benefited from this program by exhibiting improved cognitive ability, improved attitudes toward writing, and improved metacognitive awareness. These results were measured by comparing of the Test of Written Language (Hammill and Larsen, 1986), a written language sample, revision of a written language sample, and interviews …

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Remediating Reading Skills - Utilizing Self-Awareness Through An Intensive Whole Language Approach, Gerardine K. Cochran Jun 1989

Remediating Reading Skills - Utilizing Self-Awareness Through An Intensive Whole Language Approach, Gerardine K. Cochran

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Reading remediation needs of second graders were addressed through an intensive whole language approach with particular emphasis on self-awareness. Teacher recommendations and basal scores were used to identify seven at-risk second grade students. Students attended a class for an hour daily during which main idea, cause and effect, and drawing conclusions were the skills targeted. Over the ten week implementation period, students focused on themselves, peer relationships and various aspects of the school. The students' overall academic performances exceeded expectations. In the area of main idea, five of the seven students scored 80% and above. In cause and effect skills, …

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Devising And Executing Training Sessions For Parents In Critical Thinking, Joyce V. Galgano Jun 1989

Devising And Executing Training Sessions For Parents In Critical Thinking, Joyce V. Galgano

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This project attempted to show the increased achievement of second grade students whose parents learned and applied critical thinking techniques. The implementation component encompassed a ten week segment: five training sessions and five written newsletters for parents. Without any changes in educational programs, teaching techniques or new materials in the classroom, students increased in achievement as measured and evaluated in three areas. Area I, content, was measured by the Cognitive Abilities Test (Riverside Publications), a professionally prepared test designed to assess the development of cognitive abilities related to verbal, non-verbal and quantitative reasoning and problem solving. Area II, strategy, was …

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Improving The Verbal Skills Of English 11 General Students Taking The Scholastic Aptitude Test, Valerie L. Kennedy Jun 1989

Improving The Verbal Skills Of English 11 General Students Taking The Scholastic Aptitude Test, Valerie L. Kennedy

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This practicum was designed to improve the verbal skills of English 11 General students taking the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The four verbal areas which were targeted for improvement were: (a) antonym skills, (b) analogy skills, (c) sentence completion skills, and (c) reading comprehension skills as wen as overall SAT verbal performance. After pretesting to determine the baseline verbal skills of students in these areas, the researcher implemented a variety of verbal activities in order to improve students' skills in these areas. The 10-week program consisted of class lectures, class discussions, and a variety of SAT practice activities that were …

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Improving Critical Reading Skills By Use Of Multiple Methods/Materials Individualized Instruction, Patricia B. Orr Jun 1989

Improving Critical Reading Skills By Use Of Multiple Methods/Materials Individualized Instruction, Patricia B. Orr

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This practicum attempted to improve critical reading skills in the author's seventh grade reading classes. The reading program implemented was an individualized reading program involving novels as the core of the program and using many materials and methods to teach critical reading skills. The components of the program were reading novels, student/teacher conferencing, skills instruction by the teacher, and independent skills practice. Evaluation of the program followed a survey and pre-test, post-test design. Students gained in critical reading skill and positive attitudes toward reading. The program will be used by all seventh and eighth grade classes in the author’s school …

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The Development, Implementation, And Assessment Of A Comprehensive Program Of Developmental Mathematics At Savannah State College., George Thomas Sr Jun 1989

The Development, Implementation, And Assessment Of A Comprehensive Program Of Developmental Mathematics At Savannah State College., George Thomas Sr

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Since 1972, the number of students deficient in basic mathematical skills entering Savannah State College has increased significantly. To alleviate these deficiencies, two courses are offered in the mathematics component of the Developmental Studies Program at the college. Despite past efforts of teachers to maximize student learning outcomes in the developmental mathematics component at Savannah State College, the failure rate in mathematics courses continued to rise. No comprehensive program of developmental mathematics existed at the institution prior to this research. This major applied research project addressed this deficiency through the development of a comprehensive program of mathematics for the developmental …

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Assessing The Role Of Community Colleges In Regional Economic Development In The Riverside And San Bernardino Metropolitan Area., Ronald O. Kibby Jun 1989

Assessing The Role Of Community Colleges In Regional Economic Development In The Riverside And San Bernardino Metropolitan Area., Ronald O. Kibby

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California community college reform legislation enacted in August 1988 was predicated on the willingness of the colleges to assume an increasingly more prominent role in local, regional, and statewide economic development. Many colleges, especially small community colleges, have not clearly defined their potential role as a catalyst and resource for economic development. This study had three primary purposes related to the role of the community college in economic development. First, the results of this study should assist administrators at Crafton Hills College, a small two-year public community college in southern California, in defining and implementing the college's economic development mission …

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Relating The Mole Concept And Fundamental Mathematics, Kenneth L. Phillips May 1989

Relating The Mole Concept And Fundamental Mathematics, Kenneth L. Phillips

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The high percentage of students with difficulty in solving free-response problems related to the mole concept was addressed by implementation of reading skill strategies and computer aided instruction. Frayer models, semantic mapping and graphic organizers from Reading in the Content Area (RICA) were employed to increase student understanding of the scientific principles involved. Computers and a variety of computer programs from COMPress and Knowledge Factory were used by the target group for review, drill, and practice in relating their math skills to solving problems. The results indicated a considerable increase in the ability to solve problems related to the mole …

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Identifying Solid Geometric Figures By Appearance As A Whole, Paul C. Padgett Jr. May 1989

Identifying Solid Geometric Figures By Appearance As A Whole, Paul C. Padgett Jr.

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The author wrote and instituted a microcomputer software program to increase the ability of secondary students to identify solid figures of geometry. A target group of twelve Algebra I students from an urban high school was established to implement the program. The success of the program was measured by comparing the statistics of a pre and posttest. The results indicated that increased level of indent if identification was found by the target group target using the microcomputer program.

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Peer Counseling In The Elementary School: Promoting Personal And Academic Growth Through Positive Relationships Thereby Increasing Self-Esteem And Self-Concept, Debra J. Lieberman May 1989

Peer Counseling In The Elementary School: Promoting Personal And Academic Growth Through Positive Relationships Thereby Increasing Self-Esteem And Self-Concept, Debra J. Lieberman

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The effects of a peer counseling program on the elementary school level was studied to determine if positive relationships would promote personal and academic growth thereby increasing self-esteem and self-concept. The project was implemented in three phases: selection and training of 15 fourth and fifth grade students, implementation of special projects (i.e., counseling, tutoring, meeters and greeters, big brother/big sister), and evaluation. The 15 students were trained in the areas of facilitative responding, effective listening skills, helping characteristics, problem solving techniques, maintaining positive relationships, awareness of feelings, scheduling, and maintenance of logs. Evaluation included pre and post attitude surveys of …

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The Development And Implementation Of A Program To Improve Critical Thinking Skills And Language Awareness In Advanced Placement Students, Denise C. Wenner May 1989

The Development And Implementation Of A Program To Improve Critical Thinking Skills And Language Awareness In Advanced Placement Students, Denise C. Wenner

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The lack of critical thinking skills in students in an Advanced Placement Language and Composition class was addressed by the implementation of a program which included instruction in: abstractions and concretions, denotation and informative and affective language, tone, deductive and inductive reasoning, the language of persuasion, and political rhetoric. The students researched the rhetoric of the presidential campaign of 1988, and assignments focused on the campaign and the effect of language on the outcome of the election. The subject of tone as an important element in the development of critical consciousness was discussed. Students then proceeded to apply the concept …

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A Study Of Full-Time Faculty Burnout At Evergreen Valley College., Tanya Johnson May 1989

A Study Of Full-Time Faculty Burnout At Evergreen Valley College., Tanya Johnson

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Faculty burnout is a phenomenon of growing proportions in higher education. The results of a 1985 study of full-time faculty at Evergreen Valley College (EVC) indicated a significant burnout problem, making it imperative to identify the contributing factors and to create interventions for alleviating it. The purposes of this study were to: identify major contributors to EVC full-time faculty burnout; discover what is being done to reduce full-time faculty burnout in other California community colleges that are organizationally similar to EVC; and, devise directions to assist EVC to alleviate its full -time faculty burnout. The research questions for this study …

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