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Recreation Strategies For The Retention Of First-Semester College Students, Richard P. Chesterman
Recreation Strategies For The Retention Of First-Semester College Students, Richard P. Chesterman
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The high dropout rate of first-semester freshmen in a small, church-related college was addressed by the implementation of an organized recreation/activity strategy. This strategy was designed to provide appropriate entertainment and to contribute to a positive environment in order to integrate first-semester freshmen into the college environment and thereby increase retention. Evaluation instruments measured student--as well as faculty, staff, and administration--satisfaction with the campus environment and social/recreational activities. Moreover participation was monitored to assess the level of involvement. The writer concluded that the greater the level of participation in relevant organized activities emphasizing social integration, the greater the level of …
A Study Of The Feasibility Of The Use Of Telepresentation Debating In High School Education, Albert Preston Weeks
A Study Of The Feasibility Of The Use Of Telepresentation Debating In High School Education, Albert Preston Weeks
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The target school area has experienced a steady decline in the number of schools actively involved in extracurricular competitive debate despite rapid growth in the number of schools in the district. Numerous problems exist. Liability and travel time are cited as critical reasons for school nonparticipation. Telepresentation Debating eliminates these problems. The feasibility of maintaining the integrity of the debate process was tested by simulating a televised debate among three separate schools in the target area called Telepresentation Debating. Selected teachers, Judges and students evaluated the success of the experiment, declaring telepresentation debating to be a viable solution to present …
A Study Of The Relationship Between Self-Esteem And State Board Scores Of Senior Nursing In A School Of Nursing., Jennie Ann Stone
A Study Of The Relationship Between Self-Esteem And State Board Scores Of Senior Nursing In A School Of Nursing., Jennie Ann Stone
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This study investigated the relationship between levels of self-esteem of senior students in a school of nursing and a measure of professional achievement – the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The hypothesis tested was that there would be a significant relationship between scores on the Self-Esteem Index (S.E.I.) and final scores achieved by seniors on the NCLEX-RN. Thirty senior students comprised the research population. The independent variable self-esteem, was quantified into four categories (negative, low, moderate, high), by using the S.E.I., and the dependent variable was operationalized as the score achieved on the NCLEX-RN. The Pearson Correlation …
The Development And Evaluation Of A Curriculum Document For A Course In Business Communication., Tanya Johnson
The Development And Evaluation Of A Curriculum Document For A Course In Business Communication., Tanya Johnson
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The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a curriculum document for a course in business communication that focused on oral communication for office administration majors at Evergreen Valley College (EVC). The business communication literature and current textbooks in business communication were reviewed to determine relevant objectives, content, methods of instruction and types of evaluation for the course. Formative evaluation of the curriculum document was achieved by having two experts in the field of business communication evaluate its appropriateness as a community college transfer course in business communication and to offer suggestions for strengthening the course. This study …
A Comparison Of Academic Achievement Between Students Participating In A Study Skills Workshop And Non-Participants In A School Of Nursing., Jennie Ann Stone
A Comparison Of Academic Achievement Between Students Participating In A Study Skills Workshop And Non-Participants In A School Of Nursing., Jennie Ann Stone
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This study investigated the relationship between levels of self-esteem of senior students in a school of nursing and a measure of professional achievement the National Council Licensure Emanation for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The hypothesis tested was that there would be a significant relationship between scores on the Self-Esteem Index (S.E.I.) and final scores achieved by seniors on the NCLEX-RN. Thirty senior students comprised the research population. The independent variable, self-esteem, was quantified into four categories (negative, low, moderate, high), by using the S.E.I., and the dependent variable was operationalized as the score achieved on the NCLEX-RN. The Pearson Correlation statistic …
An Assessment Of The Level Of Faculty Burnout At Evergreen Valley College., Tanya Johnson
An Assessment Of The Level Of Faculty Burnout At Evergreen Valley College., Tanya Johnson
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Societal factors and the internal pressures which developed in response to them converged in the 1980's to affect Evergreen Valley College faculty morale. Burnout has been thought to be a major source of low faculty morale. The human services professions are particularly vulnerable to burnout and for community colleges the major area of concern is its effect on the quality of teaching. It was the purpose of this study to assess the level of faculty burnout to determine the necessity for personal and organizational interventions to reduce it. The Maslach Burnout Inventory was administered to all full-time faculty. The response …
A Demographic Survey Of English As A Second Language Students At The Borough Of Manhattan Community College., Linda R. Markstein
A Demographic Survey Of English As A Second Language Students At The Borough Of Manhattan Community College., Linda R. Markstein
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In 1985, the Faculty Council of the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) passed a resolution that severely limited the courses that English as a second language (ESL) students could take outside of the developmental area. As a result of this resolution, ESL students were getting much less exposure to print than they had previously; thus, a critical need developed for new materials that offered beginning and low-intermediate level ESL students significant exposure to reading and that integrated reading and writing so that these students could efficiently and effectively develop their English skills. The need for new materials meeting these …
A Model Program For Limited-English-Proficient Students In Home Economics, Sylvia Castillo
A Model Program For Limited-English-Proficient Students In Home Economics, Sylvia Castillo
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The author structured and implemented lessons for a model home economics program to aid limited-English-proficient (LEP) students in an elementary school district where a substantial number of students were identified as being educationally disadvantaged. The program's goals were to help the LEP students increase English language proficiency while acquiring content area skills and competencies. The program's structured lessons contained six basic components: vocabulary development, scripted lesson, audiovisual presentation, teacher demonstration, student hands-on activity, and teacher/student evaluation. After completion of the eight lessons, the twenty target LEP students demonstrated measurable, significant gains not only in content area knowledge, skills and competencies …
The Impact Of Selected College Credit Telecourses On Student Academic Achievement And Retention Levels., Richard E. Hoehlein
The Impact Of Selected College Credit Telecourses On Student Academic Achievement And Retention Levels., Richard E. Hoehlein
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The use of telecourses as an alternative method of instruction has grown considerably among higher education institutions in the past decade. Yet reservations linger regarding the effectiveness and appropriateness of this technology in academic settings. While the literature has generally shown no negative impacts of telecourses on academic performance, questions remain about the quality of the learning experience and how well this medium serves the needs of the diverse student types being served by colleges today. As the involvement of Tidewater Community College (TCC) in telecourse instruction has increased over the past few years, so too has the need to …
An Affective Strategy To Teach Self-Monitoring Study Skills To Secondary Severely Emotionally Disturbed (Sed) Students., William T. Roach Jr.
An Affective Strategy To Teach Self-Monitoring Study Skills To Secondary Severely Emotionally Disturbed (Sed) Students., William T. Roach Jr.
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This author developed and implemented a self-monitoring study strategy with an affective focus. It was designed to address eight target behaviors that interfered with classroom performance. Based on a questionnaire and inventory administered to 34 students and eight teachers the problems identified were directly associated with the process of independent study. The targeted problems were demonstrating impatience, setting goals, allowing distractions to delay, reviewing paper before turning in, rushing through an assignment, expecting assignment to be difficult, requesting assistance appropriately and relying too much on others. The strategy was eventually used with 13 severely emotionally disturbed students at the secondary …
The Design And Implementation Of A Diagnostic Health Fitness Program For The College Level Student, William J. Klayer
The Design And Implementation Of A Diagnostic Health Fitness Program For The College Level Student, William J. Klayer
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The present physical education curriculum offered at the college are the traditional lifetime sport activities. This problem was addressed by the design and implementation of a Diagnostic Health Fitness program for the college level student. The program's aims are to provide students with a basis for intelligent selection of habits, behaviorisms and programs to enable them to maintain a high quality of health and fitness throughout a lifetime. The program is composed of three major components: orientation (informing), student performance assessments, and execution (exercise prescription and monitoring). Assistance in procedures, execution of activities and evaluation monitoring are built within the …
Achieving Student Mastery Learning Of Fifth Grade Minimal Standards For Computer Literacy Through The Development And Use Of A Computer Literacy Program, Cheryl Temple Dafeldecker
Achieving Student Mastery Learning Of Fifth Grade Minimal Standards For Computer Literacy Through The Development And Use Of A Computer Literacy Program, Cheryl Temple Dafeldecker
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At the practicum site classroom teachers were not teaching nor were they prepared to teach, the State Computer Literacy Minimal Standard objectives. Teachers were not including computer curriculum in their lesson plans and cited the lack of structured curricular materials, experience, and training as their rationale. The practicum targeted fourth and fifth grade students, with an objective of 85 percent attaining mastery on the tested minimal standards and related objectives after completion of a Computer Literacy Program (CLP), and measured by an objective-based posttest. In order to accomplish this, teachers needed exposure to the field of compute education, particularly computer …
Improving The Proofreading Skills Of Secondary Students Through The Use Of Motivational Devices, Gay E. Parker
Improving The Proofreading Skills Of Secondary Students Through The Use Of Motivational Devices, Gay E. Parker
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Proofreading to produce a mailable copy in a typewriting class is a major problem. Often proofreading is not taught but assumed to occur naturally as an intrinsic value to students. (Sustaita, 1983) Literature reveals many techniques on how to proofread, but does not address the problem of how to motivate students enough to continually and meticulously proofread their work.This practicum proposes to address this problem by first testing to measure the students skill in a secondary typewriting class. Secondly, this practicum proposes to teach and to test the use of proofreaders symbols and the identification of errors as a basis …
A Structured Writing Program To Improve Fluency And Attitudes Of Seventh Grade Students In A Basic English Program, Janifer Gorney
A Structured Writing Program To Improve Fluency And Attitudes Of Seventh Grade Students In A Basic English Program, Janifer Gorney
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The intent of this practicum was to increase writing fluency and improve writing attitudes exhibited by a group of seventh grade students with Yaqui and Hispanic backgrounds. During a period of 16 weeks, a writing unit was implemented consisting of twenty structured activities to guide students in presenting their ideas and to increase their chances for success. As students' fluency increased, the patterns and models given became less structured so that students used more of their own ideas. Evaluation was conducted through the use of Quality Writing Guidelines as well as student and parent follow-up surveys. Results indicated increased levels …
Increasing Essay Scores Of Advanced Placement Students By Use Of The Rubric And Forensic Invention, James M. Ford
Increasing Essay Scores Of Advanced Placement Students By Use Of The Rubric And Forensic Invention, James M. Ford
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The high percentage of Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Students receiving below average grades on the Advanced Placement Examination was addressed by the implementation of a composition program including the use of the rubric as an instructional device, the use of forensic invention as an instructional strategy teaching writing in the argumentative mode of rhetorical discourse, and the use of intensive weekend sessions of test simulation. Results were measured by a pre-test post-test essay examination graded holistically by a qualifier reader using a scoring rubric. Students were expected to improve to a standard equaling that of the national sample. …
A Handbook For Substitute Teachers Of Exceptional Education Students In The Public Schools, Merry M. Wooten
A Handbook For Substitute Teachers Of Exceptional Education Students In The Public Schools, Merry M. Wooten
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
Through the data from surveys, interviews, research, discussions, with administrators at the district level in the schools, the author, with the help of task committee, develops an (ESE) Exceptional Student Education Substitute Teacher Handbook. The handbook includes the role and responsibility of ESE substitute teachers, ESE terminology, a brief overview of each exceptionality, class operation, behavioral management, first aid activities for short and long-term assignments, substitute teacher checklist, and forms and reports. The same professionals as listed above reviewed the handbook, were surveyed at the end of this project period, and gave a 100% census that the handbook would be …
Utilizing A Quality Circle Team Approach To Design A Curriculum Resource Guide For The Tk-1 Teacher, Lynn F. Coleman
Utilizing A Quality Circle Team Approach To Design A Curriculum Resource Guide For The Tk-1 Teacher, Lynn F. Coleman
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author designed a Curriculum Resource Guide for the TK-1 teacher using a Quality Circle Team approach. The intent of this practicum was to provide the TI-1 teachers with a Resource Guide to aid in curriculum planning for the TK-1 developmental placement class. After reviewing results of surveys given to TK-1 teachers in Kent County, a guide was designed based on the results and research of specialists in the field of developmental placement. At the conclusion of the project each member of the Quality Circle Team was asked to rate the final product using a criterion referenced evaluation form which …
Determining The Effect Of Structured Remedial Training On Test Scores On A Standardized Firefighter Physical Agility Test., Ronald O. Kibby
Determining The Effect Of Structured Remedial Training On Test Scores On A Standardized Firefighter Physical Agility Test., Ronald O. Kibby
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
Physical agility test are viewed as essential in screening candidates for employment as firefighters, but such tests ten to eliminate an inordinate number of firefighter prospects, and virtually all female candidates. Crafton Hills College personnel addressed this problem by providing a structural remedial physical training program for individuals scheduled to take the firefighter physical agility test. The hypothesis for this study was that there would be a significant improvement in the test scores on a standardized physical agility test for firefighter candidates who completed the remedial physical training course, other statistical studies have indicated that a pre-test physical training program …
A Correlational Study Of The Relationship Between Cognitive Style And State Board Scores Among Senior Nursing Students., Jennie Ann Stone
A Correlational Study Of The Relationship Between Cognitive Style And State Board Scores Among Senior Nursing Students., Jennie Ann Stone
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
This study identified the cognitive style of senior students in a school of nursing and correlated it to a measure of professional achievement – the National Council License Examination for Registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). The hypothesis tested was that there would be a significant relationship between scores on the Brain (Cognitive) Preference Index (B.P.I.) and final scores achieved by students on the NCLEX-RN. Thirty senior students comprised the research sample. The independent variable, cognitive style, was qualified into five categories (right, moderate-right, integrated, moderate-left, left) with set ranges by using the B.P.I., and the dependent variables was operationalized as the score …
The Use Of Improvisation And Mapping To Teach A Dramatic Text, Denise Veronica Aloma
The Use Of Improvisation And Mapping To Teach A Dramatic Text, Denise Veronica Aloma
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The majority of ninth grade students indicated a strong negative attitude toward the study of Shakespearean drama. The same students had difficulty comprehending the Shakespearean language, understanding the plot and characters and recalling important information in the play. The degree of difficulty which these students exhibited was indicated by the best average grades earned on a comprehensive pretest of the play, Merchant of Venice, by William Shakespeare. The teaching strategy used to correct the problem was script-based improvisation and mapping. This strategy involved much activity and utilization of all the senses. Students were involved both as actors and spectators. Recall …
Children With Special Needs Can Succeed A Teacher Resource Guide For A College Preparatory Elementary School, Bonnie L. Miller
Children With Special Needs Can Succeed A Teacher Resource Guide For A College Preparatory Elementary School, Bonnie L. Miller
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This project demonstrated that children with special needs can succeed in a college preparatory school. Using a faculty and staff member questionnaire and a parent questionnaire, the writer identified the following special needs among the students at the practicum site. (a) learning disabilities, (b) speech and language disorders, ( c) hearing impairments, ( d) visual impairments, ( e) physical disability, and (t) behavior disorders. At the practicum site, when a parent was contacted concerning a child's identified special need that could be fully corrected at the school site, the parent was generally directed to seek out-of-school help. The school personnel …
Designing And Implementing An Observable Measure For Teacher Usage Of Structure And Consistency In Working With Autistic Students, Allen H. Navlen
Designing And Implementing An Observable Measure For Teacher Usage Of Structure And Consistency In Working With Autistic Students, Allen H. Navlen
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The inappropriate behavior of autistic students and teachers confusion, as to handling the students, was addressed by the design of an observable measure for teacher usage of structure and consistency in working with autistic students. The main thrust of this paper was to provide support to teachers so that they would handle students in a consistent manner in a structured classroom setting. Methods used were daily observation and meetings with feedback provided to teachers in a positive manner. The subjects responded favorably to the methods involved and implemented a structured and consistent environment for their students.
Achievement Grade Comparison Between Students Taught By Traditional Lecture Method And By Programmed Logic For Automated Teaching Operations (Plato)., Perla Miranda-Kushida
Achievement Grade Comparison Between Students Taught By Traditional Lecture Method And By Programmed Logic For Automated Teaching Operations (Plato)., Perla Miranda-Kushida
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As an educational instruction, Malcom X College has recognized the need to improve student learning and instructional strategies as a primary solution to the problem of student attrition rates and low motivation and achievement scores. The City Colleges of Chicago found that approaches associated with an increased in student courses completion rates included the use of individualized computer-based FLATO system, among others. Investing heavily on PLATO, Malcom X College has instituted the computer operation system which is used by the college faculty for both supplementary and independent instruction of students. Because of lack of existing evidence to support PLATO’s effectiveness …
Development Of A Revised Curriculum For The Dietetic Technology - Nutrition Program At Malcolm X College., Perla Miranda-Kushida
Development Of A Revised Curriculum For The Dietetic Technology - Nutrition Program At Malcolm X College., Perla Miranda-Kushida
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Within the governance of Malcom X College as an educational institution, the Dietetic Technology (DT)-Nutrition program underwent an intensive audit in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses as a program and make corresponding changes as needed for the benefit of the students and the college as a whole. As a result of this audit, a need for curriculum revision was established so that the DT-Nutrition program can meet new expectations and demands by the students, the employment field for dietetic technicians, and the accreditation agency: hence, the culmination of the old program and the emergence of a new curriculum …
Development And Implementation Of A Program To Improve The Effectiveness Of Substitute Teachers., Connie E. Boutwell
Development And Implementation Of A Program To Improve The Effectiveness Of Substitute Teachers., Connie E. Boutwell
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The author developed a program to aid regular classroom teachers in development of lesson plans for substitute teachers and to assist the substitute teachers in the implementation of those plans. The program's objectives were to improve substitutes' performance, to have substitutes follow teacher's lesson and and leave summaries of their classroom activities for the regular teacher. The strategy was directed to the administrators, the classroom teachers and the substitutes. Substitutes were given information packets giving them directions concerning attendance and other school-wide policies. Teachers were given model lesson plans and suggestions. Administrators assessed evaluations of the substitutes by the teachers …
Developing A Publication Containing Elementary Teachers' Successful Mathematics Instruction Strategies, Susan M. Syster
Developing A Publication Containing Elementary Teachers' Successful Mathematics Instruction Strategies, Susan M. Syster
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Mathematics teachers are trained to assess students' abilities and instructional needs. Many teachers utilize creative teaching strategies, games, and various media to meet those needs. Surveys indicate that teachers are constantly searching for new skill instruction strategies, time savers, games, materials, and other ways to improve teaching in mathematics classrooms. In order to meet the needs expressed by educators concerning busy schedules and the lack of time to get together with fellow teachers to share ideas and visit each others' classrooms, a mathematics publication (to be distributed district-wide) was developed to address these needs. The publication was written by and …
Developing An Information Handbook To Improve The Professional Orientation Of Beginning Media Specialists, Jane H. Hargett
Developing An Information Handbook To Improve The Professional Orientation Of Beginning Media Specialists, Jane H. Hargett
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After a survey of media specialists in a rapidly growing school district and Interviews with 10 library media supervisors in other school districts. It was determined that an Information handbook would improve the professional orientation of beginning media specialists by increasing their understanding of district policies and procedures. Policies and procedures were excerpted from two district policy books, and guidelines were taken from standard works on library administration. The format and organization of the handbook was designed to allow for easy revision. Library Media services Information Handbook was presented to the target group of beginning media specialists during individual orientation …
Increasing Teacher Awareness Of Gifted Child Identification And Referral Criteria, Jacqueline Lea Terrell
Increasing Teacher Awareness Of Gifted Child Identification And Referral Criteria, Jacqueline Lea Terrell
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This practicum is concerned with increasing teacher awareness of the gifted child identification and referral criteria by utilizing the four following information dissemination techniques: (1) One-on-one contacts with each classroom teacher by researcher at practicum site (2) Distributing gifted child characteristics information cards with referral system flow chart created by author featuring an original comparison of gifted student traits to a modern ice cream parlor menu (3) Administering pre and post surveys (4) Arranging tours of local gifted resource center for classroom teachers from practicum site. The results of this practicum reflected an increase in the knowledge and interest of …
The Effectiveness Of Two Fitness Training Methods On Trainable Mentally Handicapped Students, Ann M. Goodman
The Effectiveness Of Two Fitness Training Methods On Trainable Mentally Handicapped Students, Ann M. Goodman
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This practicum exposes middle school age trainable mentally handicapped students to an exercise program designed to improve their overall level of physical fitness. Fifteen students participated in the study conducted by a physical education teacher, a paraprofessional assigned to the teacher, and University c1f Florida student volunteers. The Motor Fitness Test For The Moderately Mentally Retarded (1976) was used as a pretest and posttest to ascertain progress or lack of progress of students participating in the ten week fitness training program. Conclusions of the practicum were as follows: 1. Middle school age trainable mentally handicapped students exposed to a systematic …
Development Of An Instructional Module For Beginning And Low-Intermediate English As A Second Language Students At The Borough Of Manhattan Community College., Linda R. Markstein
Development Of An Instructional Module For Beginning And Low-Intermediate English As A Second Language Students At The Borough Of Manhattan Community College., Linda R. Markstein
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