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Nutrition Profile Of Dietetic Technology Students: An Assessment Of Application Of Classroom Theory Learned., Perla Miranda-Kushida
Nutrition Profile Of Dietetic Technology Students: An Assessment Of Application Of Classroom Theory Learned., Perla Miranda-Kushida
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
A unique advantage of being enrolled in the Dietetic Technology program at Malcom X College is that it provides the students with the knowledge of nutrition theory as part of their curriculum requirement for graduation. With this in mind, it was the hypothesis that these students will be practicing good nutritional habits for themselves besides being prepared for a career in this field. Because nutrition and health promotion have awakened a national consciousness at preventing illnesses, the Allied Health Department suggested that nutrition should be made part of the curriculum for all allied health students. However, the college administration, conscious …
Development Of Weekend Semesters In The Dietetic Technology - Nutrition Program At Malcolm X College For Chicago Full-Time Employees., Perla Miranda-Kushida
Development Of Weekend Semesters In The Dietetic Technology - Nutrition Program At Malcolm X College For Chicago Full-Time Employees., Perla Miranda-Kushida
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The implications of enrollment decline at Malcom X College has created a dilemma and major economic concern to the college that it launched a college-wide marketing approach to attract new types of students in addition to high school graduates. Responding to this campaign, the Dietetic Technology-Nutrition program targeted the employees working full-time in hospitals and health care facilities’ dietary departments through a needs survey. The survey confirmed an overwhelming interest of employees in the program for weekend classes because of their working hours. Hence, the development of the weekend program to provide them with classes on Saturdays and Sundays of …
Ed.D. Program In Early And Middle Childhood, Regional Cluster Center For The Advancement Of Education 1986-87 Catalog, Nova University
Ed.D. Program In Early And Middle Childhood, Regional Cluster Center For The Advancement Of Education 1986-87 Catalog, Nova University
Fischler Postgraduate Course Catalogs
No abstract provided.
Science Lab: A Peer Approach, Courtney C. Ronca
Science Lab: A Peer Approach, Courtney C. Ronca
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The writer implemented an intensive science program for the fourth, fifth and sixth grade students plus one self-contained SLD class of intermediate students. The two goals of the program were to increase the number of classroom teachers using the lab and to increase the amount of time that the science lab was used. All of the regular intermediate teacher and one self-contained learning disabled intermediate teacher used the lab. The implementation lasted ten weeks with the lab being used by approximately three classes per day four days a week. The fifth day was used to primarily clean up and reorganize …
The Alumni Network, November 1986 (Vol. Ii No. 4), Nova University
The Alumni Network, November 1986 (Vol. Ii No. 4), Nova University
Alumni Network Newsletter
No abstract provided.
Making Academic Remediation Programs More A Positive, Image Building Experience For The Adult Learner, Sue Bragg
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The writer built into a vocational school’s remedial program techniques and strategies to develop in disadvantaged adult learners’ positive attitudes and a success oriented mind set in order to improve confident, self-image, and attitude about their personal potential for success in school, on the job, and in life. On entry into the remedial program, students were given an attitude survey to determine how they felt about their past academic success and about themselves in a school setting. They were also given the Barbe modality test at that time to enable the writer to better prescribe appropriate materials to meet their …
Substance Abuse Education For Mentally Handicapped Teenagers, Harris R. Himot
Substance Abuse Education For Mentally Handicapped Teenagers, Harris R. Himot
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author developed a special program to help Mentally Handicapped teenagers gain knowledge in the area of Substance Abuse Education. Objectives included the recognition of good role models and self esteem, identification of the respiratory system and how it works, how the use of harmful substances impairs the body systems, identification of the commercialism involved in promoting tobacco and alcoholic products, identification of the reasons not to use harmful substances, the legal issues involved with using drugs and alcohol, and rehabilitation of persons with a substance abuse problem. There were six units that covered the objectives for Substance Abuse Education. …
Developing Music History Knowledge Through Computer-Assisted Instruction, Elaine A. Meils
Developing Music History Knowledge Through Computer-Assisted Instruction, Elaine A. Meils
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
A team effort led by the author developed and implemented a model program designed to improve fifth grade students’ knowledge of music history through computer- assisted instruction. The goals of the program were to have the student be able to identify the different periods of music history, music styles of those periods, composers and various writing styles of the composers. The program contained four basic components: pre-test, implementation, post-test and results. After the fifth grade students were randomly chosen, a pre-test was conducted and the implementation began. Following the implementation period the author conducted a post-test, the findings of the …
A Follow Up Study On Persisters And Non-Persisters From Mirror Lake/Tomlinson Adult Center To Make Recommendations For Changes In The School Curriculum To Reduce Attrition., Herman Allen
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
For the past several years the high attrition rate at Mirror Lake Tomlinson Adult Center (MLT) has been of tremendous concern to the teaching staff and administrators. It is suspected Chat there are several major factors pertaining to curriculum that contribute to this dropout, problem. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to secure certain data relative to former MLT persisters and non-persisters, so that recommendations regarding curriculum and program changes could be made that might lead to a decrease in the attrition rate. Persisters, in the attrition study, are those students who completed their program or graduated from MLT. …
A Comparison Of Grade Point Averages And Credit Hours Completed Between Students Who Attended A Formal Orientation Program And Those Who Did Not., Larry Cline
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
This practicum addressed the effectiveness of a formal orientation program for new full time students at Central Arizona College. The study made a comparison between those students who participated in the orientation program those students who did not. The basis of this comparison was the total number of credit hours completed with a grade other than “W”, and the mean grade point average (GPA) for both groups at the conclusion of the Fall Semester, 1985. The population of each group was randomly sampled and a t-test was administered to determine if there was a significant difference regarding placement scores in …
The Portfolio Method Of Assessing Prior Learning At Central Bible College., Gregory L. Johns
The Portfolio Method Of Assessing Prior Learning At Central Bible College., Gregory L. Johns
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The purpose of this practicum was to examine the portfolio method of assessing prior learning at Central Bible College (CBC). The focus of the investigation was on the procedure, structure, and techniques used in the evaluation of student prepared portfolio at the college. The nature of the research problem centered around the newness of portfolio assessment to CBC. The Continuing Education Division (CED) implemented portfolio assessment as an option for obtaining credit for prior learning in the fall of 1985. The program has not yet been fully developed. This study sought to identify weakness in the assessment process and provide …
Ed.D. Program In Early And Middle Childhood [1986], Nova University
Ed.D. Program In Early And Middle Childhood [1986], Nova University
Fischler Postgraduate Course Catalogs
No abstract provided.
A Computer Approach To Improve Spelling Word Mastery With Third Graders, Beverly F. Hall
A Computer Approach To Improve Spelling Word Mastery With Third Graders, Beverly F. Hall
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
A computer program was implemented by the writer as an aid to improve third graders’ spelling word mastery. The program's aims were to help medium-ability third graders improve spelling scores and proficiency. Following observation and weekly spelling test scores, three third grade teachers, which includes the writer, chose five medium-ability students from their rooms to be involved in the ten-week project. Evaluation of the project by the students' pre- and posttest results and the teacher post-survey concluded that the computer aided in the improvement of students' spelling scores and spelling proficiency. The computer program “Guess That Word” ( 1982) was …
Reduction Of External Suspensions Through The Use Of An Effective Administrative Discipline Plan, Sharon Hill Shaulis
Reduction Of External Suspensions Through The Use Of An Effective Administrative Discipline Plan, Sharon Hill Shaulis
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author developed and implemented a model program to reduce the number of external suspensions in a middle school. The program's aims were to make sure that disciplinary actions such as suspension did not interfere with a handicapped student's rights to an appropriate education, and to reduce the total number of external suspensions focusing on exceptional students. The program contained three basic components: a suspension module, suspension red,1ction techniques, and computerizing data base management of all suspension data. After school staff were inserviced on proper suspension procedures a consistent administrative discipline plan was implemented. This plan consisted of non-violent crisis …
Improving Instructional Efficiency Through The Implementation Of Computerized Management And Prescriptive Analysis, Thomas V. Pisano
Improving Instructional Efficiency Through The Implementation Of Computerized Management And Prescriptive Analysis, Thomas V. Pisano
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author implemented a computerized management system to improve instructional efficiency within the classroom. A variety of computer application software were used for grading and prescriptive analysis in the fifth grade classroom. The teacher developed a data base of student information, and parental contact was conducted via grade sheet reports and word processed form letters. Keyboard skills were taught to the students during their Computer Science and Language arts lab periods so that word processing skills could be introduced. No textbook was used for language arts instruction. The teacher modeled the writing process on the word processors and the students …
Creative Writing: A Collection And Implementation Of Techniques To Motivate First Grade Writers, Dorothy J. Whittaker
Creative Writing: A Collection And Implementation Of Techniques To Motivate First Grade Writers, Dorothy J. Whittaker
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author developed and implemented a writing program to aid first grade students in acquiring skills and confidence needed to perform as independent writers on a voluntary basis. The program's goals were to increase the frequency of independent writing behaviors, improve writing skills and develop a positive attitude toward the task of writing. The program centered around a collection of techniques and strategies used to motivate and instruct young children on writing skills. Students engaged in daily structured writing activities or independent writing endeavors over a ten-week period. At the end of the program, the frequency of independent writing behavior …
Teaching Esol To Adult Competencies, Gary A. Davis
Teaching Esol To Adult Competencies, Gary A. Davis
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author developed and implemented a program using adult based competencies in the ESOL classroom. A control group was taught the same grammatical skills by traditional methods without including adult-based competencies. The author's purpose was to see whether the group taught with techniques which included adult competencies would master each skill better than the control group. Thus, a conclusion could be reached that teaching to adult competencies affects learning performance in a positive way. The basic steps of the program were to identify the problem; set the objectives; plan the activities on a daily schedule; evaluate the results; and formulate …
Development Of A Self Directed Learning Program On Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation For The Nursing Profession, Amy B. Bernard
Development Of A Self Directed Learning Program On Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation For The Nursing Profession, Amy B. Bernard
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author developed implemented a self-instructional module on Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation for medical and surgical nurses. The program's goal was to provide more accessible continuing education for nurses who identified a need to learn Arterial Blood Gas Analysis. Nurses needed a supplemental learning program to educate them in current nursing practices at their convenience because they could not attend classes. The module contained learner objectives, educational content, learner activities, feedback and pre- and post-instructional measures. Additionally, a survey was used to establish the nurses’ reactions to the curriculum style. Modules were distributed to those nurses who identified a need …
The Alumni Network, August 1986 (Vol. Ii No. 3), Nova University
The Alumni Network, August 1986 (Vol. Ii No. 3), Nova University
Alumni Network Newsletter
No abstract provided.
1986 Commencement - 17th Annual Commencement Exercises, Nova Southeastern University
1986 Commencement - 17th Annual Commencement Exercises, Nova Southeastern University
NSU Commencement Programs
No abstract provided.
Effective Testing Procedures For Partial Vision Students Utilizing The Microcomputer, Deborah K. Emmons
Effective Testing Procedures For Partial Vision Students Utilizing The Microcomputer, Deborah K. Emmons
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
A testing program utilizing a voice synthesizer and double-sized graphics was developed for high school partial vision students in a Business Education Microcomputer Applications class. Prior to the program, partial vision students had failing test grades. In order to take a test, the partial vision student had to go to a resource lab to use a reader. This took a great amount of time and the partial vision student missed regular classroom activities. The program was implemented for 10 weeks. After the partial vision students were trained to use the speech synthesizer for one week, tests were administered on the …
Refocusing From Content Specific Ieps To Enabling Ieps, Kenneth J. Stevenson
Refocusing From Content Specific Ieps To Enabling Ieps, Kenneth J. Stevenson
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
Content specific lEPs address curriculum which is assumed the same for all students. Individual needs and "how" the student can benefit form the instructional setting and art the unique needs of the exceptional student. This methodology for writing IEPs is called "enabling skills." This practicum sought to focus teachers' writing of IEPs from content specific IEPs to enabling IEPs. A target school was selected where 89 percent of IEPs written were content specific only (individual needs and enabling skills Nere not addressed). A three hour inservice workshop and module was developed to explain the intent of individual Educational Planning under …
Three Individualized Reading Strategies For Mentally Handicapped Students Through A Modality Strength Approach In A Congregate Living Center, Helen Marie Mathews Phillips
Three Individualized Reading Strategies For Mentally Handicapped Students Through A Modality Strength Approach In A Congregate Living Center, Helen Marie Mathews Phillips
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author used three reading strategies with mentally handicapped readers and nonreaders living together in a center. The aim was to improve reading comprehension through the use of familiar materials to which the students could relate in an independent living environment. The reading materials were presented to each student according to his/her modality strength. Some students were use as reading tutors for the others. The reading materials focused on sequencing and following directions skills. Each student's general comprehension level was raised during the instruction period. The strategies as well as adoption in any beginning reading program. (Appendices include charts of …
Improving Auditory Sequencing Skills In The Kindergarten Age Child Through The Increased Instruction Of Music, Millicent Hume Brandt
Improving Auditory Sequencing Skills In The Kindergarten Age Child Through The Increased Instruction Of Music, Millicent Hume Brandt
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The writer applied an increased frequency of general music instruction given to a target group of kindergarten children in order to measure its impact on auditory memory sequencing skills. A control group received the general music instruction on a less frequent basis. The writer, a music teacher specialist, theorized that skills learned in the music class setting would transfer to other (academic) classroom settings, as measured by a standardized testing instrument and a classroom teacher survey checklist. The writer designed a method of instruction using music classroom materials selected to include sequencing and auditory memory skills. The target group received …
Stress Management Factors In Education, Marri J. Duncan
Stress Management Factors In Education, Marri J. Duncan
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The high percentage of faculty and staff absenteeism due to significant stressful situations was addressed by the implementation of Stress Management Workshops in the target school. This occurred at a secondary institution where there were five different approaches to the program: Guest speakers, movies, after school activities, environmental improvements and positive sharing. The workshop consisted of four guest speakers in the topics of: Stress Management Awareness, Time Management and Organizational Skills, Nutritional Needs During Stress, and Physical Fitness Related to Stress. All the speakers gave their presentations during morning school hours and nutritional morning munchies were served. Inservice points were …
The Application Of A Behavior Management System To Increase Mathematics Academic Performance Of Secondary Learning Disabled Students, Joyce L. Stockdale
The Application Of A Behavior Management System To Increase Mathematics Academic Performance Of Secondary Learning Disabled Students, Joyce L. Stockdale
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author developed and implemented a behavior management program designed to aide learning disabled (LD) students in a large metropolitan school district. The objectives of the program were to help the LD students increase their grade level performance skills in mathematics, to reduce inappropriate behaviors which were interfering with their learning, and to assist the students in the development of a positive attitude toward mathematics, themselves, peers, adults and the school. The identified behaviors were: Tardiness to class, Walking around aimlessly, Unprepared for class, Talking out, Drawing and/or writing on tables, walls, desks and other school materials. The components of …
An Outdoor Environmental Education Center, Robert L. Booth
An Outdoor Environmental Education Center, Robert L. Booth
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
A program introduced by the author was developed and implemented to provide the school and community with An Outdoor Environmental Education Center and supportive curriculum. This program was implemented to satisfy a recommendation in the Pinellas County Elementary Schools Educational Specifications manual which called for such a center in the construction of new schools. There was also a request from the faculty to enhance the environmentally rich campus of the school with this education center for the use of school and community. The program involved construction of an eight station nature trail and the design and development of curriculum enrichment …
Strategies For Socialization Of Learning Disabled Students At The Secondary Level, Verden T. Smith
Strategies For Socialization Of Learning Disabled Students At The Secondary Level, Verden T. Smith
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
Learning disabled students at the secondary level have inferior socialization skills with peer groups and poor self-perceptual skills. Studies indicate that socialization appears to be the keystone of adolescent development. Evaluative instruments employed to discern interpersonal and socialization skills were the IPAT-Anxiety Scale Questionnaire Test-Self-Analysis Form (Cattell, Krug, Scheier) and the Self-Inventory (Simon-Howe-Kirschenbaum). Peer Counseling, observations, filmstrips and guest speakers were utilized to implement this socialization. skills program. Results indicated improved self-esteem, increased communication with peer groups and more positive attitudes toward self and others. (Appendices include sample instruments and student data.)
Developing An Understanding Of Haitian Culture Through Select Social Studies Objectives In A Class For Learning Disabled Students, Camilla Felicia Paggett
Developing An Understanding Of Haitian Culture Through Select Social Studies Objectives In A Class For Learning Disabled Students, Camilla Felicia Paggett
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author of this practicum developed and implemented a program to introduce global perspectives focusing on Haitian culture in a sixth grade class for learning disabled students. The program's aim was developed to get the students to develop an understanding of Haitian culture and a perspective of feeling and caring for others of a Haitian background. The program contained seven strategies: film watching, game playing, food sampling, class discussions, story reading, Gestalt strategies and societal media involvement. All strategies were fully implemented throughout the ten weeks. At the conclusion of the program, all of the students showed a significant gain …
An Experiment To Determine The Effectiveness Of Systematic Desensitization In Reducing Communication Apprehension., Tanya Johnson
An Experiment To Determine The Effectiveness Of Systematic Desensitization In Reducing Communication Apprehension., Tanya Johnson
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The small group communication classes at Evergreen Valley College are experiencing large class sizes. Students enrolled in these classes tend to have high levels of communication apprehension (CA). which these large classes it is difficult to apportion class time to reducing CA. the purpose of this study was to determine whether the most often used treatment of CA, systematic desensitization (SD) lowers CA significantly enough to justify the use of class time. Two intact small group communication classes of thirty-four students each were used and the SD treatment, consisting of four forty minute sessions, was randomly assigned. The same instructor, …