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Nova University Knights Sports News - Issue 4, December 23, 1991, Nova University Dec 1991

Nova University Knights Sports News - Issue 4, December 23, 1991, Nova University

Nova University Sports Newsletters

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A Case Study Of The Weaknesses In Postsecondary Mathematics Problem Solving And A Program To Eliminate Such Deficiencies, Robert E. Cinnamond Dec 1991

A Case Study Of The Weaknesses In Postsecondary Mathematics Problem Solving And A Program To Eliminate Such Deficiencies, Robert E. Cinnamond

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The purpose of this Major Applied Research Project was to investigate the weaknesses in post-secondary mathematics problem solving and to develop an instructional design that would help mathematics majors become better problem solvers. A case study was conducted including an extensive literary search to determine which strategies were needed to enhance problem solving. Three basic research restrictions were examined: 1. Why do Brescia mathematics majors fail to develop correct cognitive strategy selection during their normal course of study. 2. How can an appropriate course of study be designed to teach proper cognitive strategy selection? 3. How can an appropriate course …


Designing And Implementing A Development Program At Roanoke Valley Christian School., Philip H. Graybeal Nov 1991

Designing And Implementing A Development Program At Roanoke Valley Christian School., Philip H. Graybeal

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

As a ministry of Shenandoah Baptist Church, Roanoke Valley Christian Schools (RVCS), grew since its founding in 1973 to a size of 535 students (K-12) and 31 teachers. The administrative team consisted of the administrator, elementary principal, secondary principal, and part-time learning disability director. RVCS reached a plateau in its growth pattern as seen in enrollment statistics that showed a difference of no more than 18 students during any one year from the 1983-88 mean enrollment of 535. Records indicated that development was needed in public relations and recruitment materials, facility expansion, and non-tuition funding. During the process of the …


Nova University Knights Sports News - Issue 3, November 25, 1991, Nova University Nov 1991

Nova University Knights Sports News - Issue 3, November 25, 1991, Nova University

Nova University Sports Newsletters

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The Alumni Network, November 1991 (Vol. Vii No. 4), Nova University Nov 1991

The Alumni Network, November 1991 (Vol. Vii No. 4), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Development, Evaluation, And Plans For Implementation Of An Orientation Model Directed Toward Improving The Overall Adjustment Of Students To A Job Corps Program., J Edward Brown Nov 1991

Development, Evaluation, And Plans For Implementation Of An Orientation Model Directed Toward Improving The Overall Adjustment Of Students To A Job Corps Program., J Edward Brown

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The idea of examining the initial orientation of Job Cops students had been discussed at some length by the North Carolina Department of Human Resources (NCDHR) Job Corps staff. It was of primary importance to the Department to do an investigation of this orientation, since it was directly related to the overall adjustment and satisfaction of the students, once they were actually enrolled at a particular: Job Corps center. In order to address the initial orientation, the proposed research study utilized data from several populations in the design and creation of a new formalized model orientation that alleviated disparities which …


Practitioners' News - Fall 1991, Volume 19, Number 1, Nova Southeastern University Oct 1991

Practitioners' News - Fall 1991, Volume 19, Number 1, Nova Southeastern University

Practitioners' News

No abstract provided.


The Nova Lawyer, Fall 1991, Volume 5, Number 2, Nova University - Shepard Broad Law Center Oct 1991

The Nova Lawyer, Fall 1991, Volume 5, Number 2, Nova University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Nova Lawyer

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Nova University Sports News - Issue 1, September 17, 1991, Nova University Sep 1991

Nova University Sports News - Issue 1, September 17, 1991, Nova University

Nova University Sports Newsletters

No abstract provided.


The Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of A Remedial Program For High Risk Students Attending The Basic Skills Education Program At Fort Bragg., Alexandrine P. Nash Sep 1991

The Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of A Remedial Program For High Risk Students Attending The Basic Skills Education Program At Fort Bragg., Alexandrine P. Nash

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The Army Education Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has enrolled a large number of soldiers who are academically deficient in reading and mathematical skills in the Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP). Although a verbal courses of the BSEP are offered at Fort Bragg during the yeas, a great number of students is not raise their initial general technical scores (GT) to the minimum acceptable level of 100, and many students do not even complete the course. Because of the complexity of military operations, the technical nature of equipment and communication, and the current political and economic situation that calls …


Development Of Operational Specifications For A College-Business Center At Gateway Community College., Phil D. Randolph Sep 1991

Development Of Operational Specifications For A College-Business Center At Gateway Community College., Phil D. Randolph

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Gateway Community College (Gateway) has a long history of providing custom and contract training programs to businesses and corporations In the Phoenix area. In the past five years, however, there has been, a three-fold increase in the number of these training programs. Responding to this rapid growth has overloaded existing instructional and service departments within the College and there is a need to establish a new department for the express purpose of providing custom and contract training services to business and industry clients. The purpose of the study was to develop operational recommendations and specifications for this new department by …


A Critical Analysis Of Mandated Assessment And Program Review As Applied To The Retail Business Management Curriculum At Westchester Community College., Letitia C. Fisher Sep 1991

A Critical Analysis Of Mandated Assessment And Program Review As Applied To The Retail Business Management Curriculum At Westchester Community College., Letitia C. Fisher

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Excellence and quality are subjects of much debate in higher education. Over eighty percent of all colleges and universities conduct regular evaluations of their programs to assess their quality, relevance and cost effectiveness. The visibility of program review and educational assessment is manifested in the intensity of state policy activity with some 700 state statutes affecting some aspect of the teaching progression being enacted between 1984 and 1986. Since 1985 calls for explicit assessment of the results of higher education have become increasing; insistent from state authorities. In New York, the State University of New York (SUNY) and the Sate …


Development Of A Continuing Education Action Plan To Address The Life-Career Needs Of Blind And Visually Impaired Adults In The Province Of Alberta, Canada., Dorothy Rae Nadeau Sep 1991

Development Of A Continuing Education Action Plan To Address The Life-Career Needs Of Blind And Visually Impaired Adults In The Province Of Alberta, Canada., Dorothy Rae Nadeau

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The purpose of this Major Applied Research Project was the development of a continuing education action plan to address the needs of blind and visually impaired work-aged adults in Alberta to assist the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Alberta - Northwest Territories Division) with planning decisions. The six research questions guiding the study focused on the following: 1. Demographic characteristics of the target group; 2. Current continuing education programs fostering life-career development; 3. Life-career development needs of the target group; 4. Barriers and constraints to participation in learning activities; 5. Educational goals and strategies; 6. Elements for inclusion …


A Case Study To Determine The Essential Components Of A Capstone Office Administration Course And The Creation Of A Model Course., Sandra J. Goodwin Sep 1991

A Case Study To Determine The Essential Components Of A Capstone Office Administration Course And The Creation Of A Model Course., Sandra J. Goodwin

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The office administration faculty members at the Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN) recently completed a business community needs assessment. After reviewing the needs assessment, the faculty determined that the present curriculum did not address many of the skills that employers listed as being important to their businesses. The present curriculum has a highly advanced word processing course as the final course in the curriculum. Although the students learn many advanced word processing features that businesses indicate as important, none of the personal traits and characteristics that businesses indicate that they need their employees to have are included in the …


The Alumni Network, August 1991 (Vol. Vii No. 3), Nova University Aug 1991

The Alumni Network, August 1991 (Vol. Vii No. 3), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Development Of A Model For A Classroom Instructional Complex In The College Of Education At Alabama State University., Essie L. Harris Aug 1991

Development Of A Model For A Classroom Instructional Complex In The College Of Education At Alabama State University., Essie L. Harris

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The purpose of this study was t develop a model of an instructional resource complex in the College of Education at Alabama State University (ASU) for the enhancement of learning outcomes of students. Alabama State University, a historically black institution, has a total student population of approximately utilizes an “open admission” policy. Because of this policy, a large number of students are admitted to the College of Education. Admission standards for entering teacher education programs are much higher than those required by other colleges within the university. The following are among the requirements to be admitted to a teacher program: …


The Development Of A Core Curriculum Outcomes Assessment Plan For Brenau Women's College., Patricia W. Robinson Aug 1991

The Development Of A Core Curriculum Outcomes Assessment Plan For Brenau Women's College., Patricia W. Robinson

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Brenat College, like most institution of higher education today, has faced accreditation association mandates to demonstrate institutional effectiveness particularly in its educational programs. The development of meaningful measures of student outcomes had become critically important both for major programs and the overall core curriculum. Since the core did not have any single departmental identity, it was especially important that an institutional plan for core outcomes and program assessment be developed. The development of such a plan was the purpose of this MARP. The two primary research questions were: What is the best structure and content for a core curricular assessment …


1991 Commencement - 22nd Annual Commencement Exercises, Nova Southeastern University Jun 1991

1991 Commencement - 22nd Annual Commencement Exercises, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

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1991 Commencement Exercises - Southeastern University Of The Health Sciences Graduation 1991, Nova Southeastern University Jun 1991

1991 Commencement Exercises - Southeastern University Of The Health Sciences Graduation 1991, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

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1991 Commencement - 22nd Annual Commencement Exercises - Undergraduate Program, Nova Southeastern University Jun 1991

1991 Commencement - 22nd Annual Commencement Exercises - Undergraduate Program, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.


A Systematic Program To Improve Attendance At Alice Drive Middle School., Jack P. Cook Jun 1991

A Systematic Program To Improve Attendance At Alice Drive Middle School., Jack P. Cook

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

From 1986 to 1989 Alice Drive Middle School was one of the lowest among nine schools in Sumter School District 17 in average daily attendance. The problem was documented each year in a report issued by the District Attendance Supervisor to the members of the school board and to the South Carolina State Department of Education. State, school district, and Alice Drive Middle School policies, laws, and other related documents were examined in an effort to gain insight into the problem. Recent state level educational reform through legislation was determined to contribute to the problem rather than alleviate it. Non …


Developing And Implementing A Plan To Improve The Reading Achievement Of Students In Grades Two Through Five At Union Elementary School., Cecil G. Hargett Jun 1991

Developing And Implementing A Plan To Improve The Reading Achievement Of Students In Grades Two Through Five At Union Elementary School., Cecil G. Hargett

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This applied research practicum describes a program for improving reading achievement for a target group of students in grades two through five in a small public elementary school in a southeastern rural community. Problems originally noted includes students reading below grade level, and low test scores on the California Achievement Test as compared to system, state and national scores. Weaknesses in reading have been documented from 1986 to 1989. The test data were analyzed on the basis of the major reading components of word analysis, reading vocabulary, and reading comprehension. The reading objectives under each of the three major components …


Raising Student Scores On The Iowa Test Of Basic Skills Through The Development And Implementation Of A Parent-School Cooperative Program., Diane S. Lenartowicz Jun 1991

Raising Student Scores On The Iowa Test Of Basic Skills Through The Development And Implementation Of A Parent-School Cooperative Program., Diane S. Lenartowicz

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This proposal describes a series of planned strategies comprising a home-school learning program to facilitate preparation for increased student achievement in grades kindergarten through fifth on the district testing instrument the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Problems originally noted that 50% of the kindergarten children tested in April, 1988 at River Plaza Elementary School, Middletown, New Jersy achieved below the district accepted passing score in mathematics while 83% of the first grade students fell below the cutoff in reading and 92% in spelling, Additionally, in all grades, except third, declines in the cluster areas of reading, mathematics and writing were …


Developing And Implementing A Skills Program To Increase The Percent Of Students Passing The Georgia Basic Skills Competency Test., Sandra Driscoll May 1991

Developing And Implementing A Skills Program To Increase The Percent Of Students Passing The Georgia Basic Skills Competency Test., Sandra Driscoll

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This major applied research project describes a plan and skills program that was designed to improve the percentage of students passing the math section of the Georgia Basic Skills Competency Test as first-time test takers in the tenth grade at Greene/Tallaferro Comprehensive High School in Greensboro, Georgia. The skills program consist of skill packets, each individually addressing the Georgia Basic Skills Objectives. Students come into the seventh grade deficient in specific math skills and continue to do poorly throughout high school. Solution strategies include: a) development of a skills instructional program to meet the basic skills objectives in the area …


1991 Commencement - 15th Annual Law School Commencement, Nova Southeastern University May 1991

1991 Commencement - 15th Annual Law School Commencement, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.


Designing And Implementing A Social Studies Program For The Learning Disabled Student In The Elementary Grades Of Caroline County Schools., Fannie Page May 1991

Designing And Implementing A Social Studies Program For The Learning Disabled Student In The Elementary Grades Of Caroline County Schools., Fannie Page

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes the inservice training activities that were designed to improve the social studies achievement of students with Specific learning Disabilities. The students scored consistently low in the area of social studies despite the high cognitive abilities of the students. The probable causes of the problem were identified as: lack of proper social students textbooks, textbook budget constraints at the building level, and inappropriate teaching materials. A review of the literature, interviews, and observations were conducted to assess and plan practicum activities and the probable outcomes. The Solution strategies proposed were to: design in social studies curriculum that would …


Utilizing The Whole Language Approach To Literacy As A Foundation For Developmentally Appropriate Practice In The Primary Grades., Evangeline Nicholas May 1991

Utilizing The Whole Language Approach To Literacy As A Foundation For Developmentally Appropriate Practice In The Primary Grades., Evangeline Nicholas

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes a model program that through the administering of staff development inservice workshops (allowing for feedback and support services), assists teachers in utilizing developmentally appropriate practices in the primary grades. The inservice workshops were designed to facilitate the development of optimum team work strategies through and examination of the interests and performance styles of the teacher and teacher aide. The improved teamwork allowed the teacher and teacher aide to create and maintain enriched child-oriented classrooms. The model shown a sequential plan for increasing parent-child story-telling and story reading interactions. The plan included workshops for parents, parent-child activities, and …


The Alumni Network, May 1991 (Vol. Vii No. 2), Nova University May 1991

The Alumni Network, May 1991 (Vol. Vii No. 2), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Improving Physical Fitness For Fifth Grade Students At China Grove Elementary School., Alan D. King May 1991

Improving Physical Fitness For Fifth Grade Students At China Grove Elementary School., Alan D. King

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

During the spring of the 1988-89 school year, all 115 fourth-grade students at China Grove Elementary School were given the American Alliance Physical Fitness Test. The students were also given blood-cholesterol screening and blood-pressure tests. The tests were given because of concern by faculty members anu school administrators that the students were physically unfit and this may be affecting academic performance. Formal interviews were conducted with all 115 target group members during the 1988-89 school year. Health and exercise practices by students and parents were discussed. Students candidly participated in the interview. All fifth-grade students during the 1989-90 school year …


Moving Toward Effective Teacher Empowerment Through Improved Decision Making At A Secondary School In Wyoming., Fran Mayeski Apr 1991

Moving Toward Effective Teacher Empowerment Through Improved Decision Making At A Secondary School In Wyoming., Fran Mayeski

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This report describes an intervention in the implementation of strategies for group decision making by two committees in a secondary school. Teacher unrest with the decision-making process existed at this school as measured by responses on a school wide self-evaluation tool. questionnaires, comments made in meetings, interviews, letters end the faculty successfully petitioning to rescind a decision that had been made by a committee. The intervention was designed to increase the group decision-making skills of the members, including the principal, of the Faculty Advisory Council (FAC) and the department chairs. A skill development model of training, practicing, monitoring, receiving feedback …