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Positive Models In Literature For The At-Risk Student, Katrina Graham Short
Positive Models In Literature For The At-Risk Student, Katrina Graham Short
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
It has been found that most at-risk students have a very low self-esteem, which contributes to the sense of failure these students feel about their academic life. This study explored the use of bibliotherapy with secondary students in an effort to raise their self-esteem to a level which would counteract the frustration these students feel as they continually find themselves in failing situations in school. Extensive review of available literature on the topics of self-esteem, motivation, at-risk students, and bibliotherapy resulted in the compilation of an annotated bibliography, complete with suggested uses for the works found therein, selected for the …
Developing Laboratory Activities To Increase Student Motivation In Earth Science, David R. Holley
Developing Laboratory Activities To Increase Student Motivation In Earth Science, David R. Holley
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Teachers for generations have struggled with the challenge of motivating students to learn in their classes. Literature suggests that a positive way to increase student motivation and academic achievement in science is with the laboratory experience. With the lack of adequate laboratory space in our schools, teachers are having to "make do" in science classes with limited space and budget. A need exists for 9th grade Earth Science laboratory activities that meet county course objectives and yet are simple enough to be used in a classroom setting, thereby eliminating the need for extra expenses for the science department. This project …
Raising The Comprehension Level Of The Advantaged Student Through Locus Of Control, Conceptual Prerequisites, And Imagery, Connie R. Lahey
Raising The Comprehension Level Of The Advantaged Student Through Locus Of Control, Conceptual Prerequisites, And Imagery, Connie R. Lahey
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The study was conducted to investigate the possibility of raising the comprehension scores of twenty advantaged students through the use of attribution theory in moving the student's locus of control, concept work, and imaging. The subjects of the control and experimental groups were male and female tenth and eleventh grade summer school students whose comprehension scores were at the fiftieth percentile or below or students who would benefit from comprehension instruction. The Gates-MacGinitie Reading Tests (1978), Level F, Forms 1 and 2 were used respectively for the pretest and posttest. A related sample t test and analysis of covariance was …
Basic Robotics Curriculum: An Introductionary Unit For Junior High School Students, Patricia Sims
Basic Robotics Curriculum: An Introductionary Unit For Junior High School Students, Patricia Sims
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this project was to research and develop a robotics curriculum appropriate to junior high school students. Specifically, this project developed a two-week, ten-hour robotic curriculum to introduce eighth-grade students to basic robotic concepts. After a careful examination of the related literature and after an evaluation of current trends in robotic education, objectives were developed. The objectives integrated content from industrial arts, science, college-level courses on robotics, and very basic concepts used in elementary schools as an introduction to robotics. Lessons were developed which used a multisensory approach and activities emphasized hands on experiences for students. Conclusions which …
Literature Curriculum For Secondary Students With Varied Learning Styles, Marian L. Beaman
Literature Curriculum For Secondary Students With Varied Learning Styles, Marian L. Beaman
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Certain literary works in the secondary English curriculum no doubt adapt themselves more readily than others to teaching methods other than the traditional, verbal style of teaching. This study has sought to develop a literature curriculum incorporating the study of Julius Caesar for secondary English students which focuses on students' needs and interests, as described by their individual learning styles. Results of this study indicated that teachers of English will need to continue to modify the literature curriculum in order to address the learning styles of their students.
Developing A Laboratory Curriculum For Physics I, Paula Tracki Lawrence
Developing A Laboratory Curriculum For Physics I, Paula Tracki Lawrence
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This curriculum project reviews the current research on laboratory activity formats and their effectiveness. The literature concerning laboratory safety and teacher liability is also reviewed. The revision of Florida state high school science requirements is presented and the curriculum developed corresponds to these revisions. The project includes laboratory activities that correspond to the course student performance standards as designated by the state of Florida for the Physics I course and strives to aid teachers in fulfilling the 72 hour laboratory time requirement to meet eligibility requirements for additional state funding. The criteria for selecting activities and materials are also included …
Life Science: An Outdoor Learning Approach, Deborah R. Thompson
Life Science: An Outdoor Learning Approach, Deborah R. Thompson
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The instructional materials prepared for this project are based on outdoor activities that correlate with the Duval County, Florida, Performance Objectives for Life Science in the seventh grade. Special emphasis is placed on hands-on, sensory experiences and observations, and sequencing of instruction within lessons. The review of related literature includes the philosophy of outdoor/environmental education, a historical perspective of outdoor/environmental education, and learning theory as it applies to the principles and practices of an outdoor approach to education.
The Educational Effects Of And The Relationship Between Nonpromotion And The Dropout Rate, Sharon Slaughter Summers
The Educational Effects Of And The Relationship Between Nonpromotion And The Dropout Rate, Sharon Slaughter Summers
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The decision not to promote a student is a critical one; it could affect the rest of the student's academic career. It is imperative that such a decision be based on the best available research. This study reviews research that has been done on nonpromotion, dropouts, and the relationship between the two. Results from an examination of 1,024 dropouts' records show that 87.8% of dropouts had experienced nonpromotion one or more times. Recommendations for developing retention criteria and preventing dropouts are listed.
Reading Strategies, Tenth Grade World History, Florence Zeigler Baker
Reading Strategies, Tenth Grade World History, Florence Zeigler Baker
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Text specific reading/learning strategies that reflect recent theoretical research in the reading process were incorporated into the 10th grade world history curriculum. These methods were intended to afford success for a specific group of students who had a history of failure and so lead those students toward independent reading and learning. They were also intended to motivate the world history teachers to use procedures that are congruent with the findings of research in reading and learning.
Class Size Neo-Piagetian Testing: Theory, Results, And Implications, James A. Cortez
Class Size Neo-Piagetian Testing: Theory, Results, And Implications, James A. Cortez
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The main thrust of this study, therefore, revolved around the "scale-up" of the Case Instructional Sequence into a classroom size application able to be implemented by instructors with little additional practice in employing this
type of instructional sequence. Specifically, the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Case type treatment on the performance of two successive ninth grade physical science classes at a private, college-preparatory, secondary school in northeast Florida. These groups were to be assessed using the Tobin and Capie Test of Logical Thinking, a measure which could help assess their respective Piagetian stage.
Teaching Spelling For Retention, Angelynn Dunagan Hinson
Teaching Spelling For Retention, Angelynn Dunagan Hinson
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Because the teaching of spelling to students above the seventh grade is not a universally endorsed curriculum, it is the purpose of this study to explore varied opinions concerning the reasons and methods for teaching spelling, to develop a specified six week curriculum for the teaching of a spelling unit to eighth graders, and to evaluate the curriculum and its relevance to students of this age. Study and research reveal that most students of middle school age do have spelling difficulties which can be overcome. This curriculum utilizes methods suggested in the related literature for enhancing the study of specified …