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Improving Kindergarten Achievement Via Hands-On Teaching: A Developmental Approach., Henry O. Hollimon Jr.
Improving Kindergarten Achievement Via Hands-On Teaching: A Developmental Approach., Henry O. Hollimon Jr.
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
This report describes a program to improve the achievement of the kindergarten students at the primary school in Charles City County. The instructional program was structured and academic in nature. Developmental hands-on instructional procedures needed for kindergarten-age children was not used. School administrators encouraged the situation in order to have the children reading by the time the entered first grade. All of the kindergarten teachers were not endorsed in kindergarten or early childhood education, and no inservice teacher-training specific to the instructional needs of that grade had been provided by the school division. The results were students scoring below the …
Improving The Delivery Of Academic Advising At West Coast Christian College, Joseph W. Laing
Improving The Delivery Of Academic Advising At West Coast Christian College, Joseph W. Laing
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The purposes of this project were to identify the procedures and processes that affect the advising relationship and retention at West Coast Christian College, to discover what is being done to enhance academic advising in other postsecondary institutions that have similar organizational features to West Coast Christian College, and to devise directives to improve academic advising and enhance retention at West Coast Christian College. Answers were sought through five research questions to provide information about strengths and weaknesses of the existing advising program at West Coast Christian College: the student and advisor perception of academic advising at the College, the …
A Study Of A Baccalaureate Degree Curriculum In Hospitality Management, Joseph B. Gregg
A Study Of A Baccalaureate Degree Curriculum In Hospitality Management, Joseph B. Gregg
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The Florida International University School of Hospitality Management program has been in existence since 1973. It is the only university program rated by Florida's Board of Regents as a "Distinguished Program" and is consistently ranked by educational and industry leaders as one or the top four programs of its kind in the United States. The undergraduate program consists of fifty-five courses on a 3000-4000 level, and they are taught by a distinguished faculty or thirty-five professors, plus adjuncts and visiting lecturers from the industry. In 1990 the school moved into its own $10 million state-of-the-art facility on the university's North …
An Investigation To Determine The Prevalence Of Starvation Dieting Among High School Students As Affected By Gender, Race And Socioeconomic Status, Michal Lee Erickson
An Investigation To Determine The Prevalence Of Starvation Dieting Among High School Students As Affected By Gender, Race And Socioeconomic Status, Michal Lee Erickson
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The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of anorexia nervosa, or extreme starvation dieting, among high school students as affected by gender, race and socioeconomic status. Three hundred Dade County high school students (one hundred from each of three high schools) were used in this study. School sites were chosen by their socioeconomic status as determined by the percentage of free or reduced lunches as listed in Statistical Highlights, 1989-1990, published by the Dade County Planning Department. All 300 students were administered the Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI), a self report questionnaire designed to assess the cognitive and …
Developing A Self-Directed Computer Training Program For El Camino College Faculty, Donald F. Mcallister
Developing A Self-Directed Computer Training Program For El Camino College Faculty, Donald F. Mcallister
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This study arose from discussions with the deans of instruction of El Camino College, California, during which it appeared that there was a need to develop self-directed faculty training programs in the use of computers. There was little necessity to convince the computer-literate faculty that microcomputers should be used in their educational activities. However, it was difficult to make faculty who were not computer-literate see the usefulness of microcomputers in their work, or to convince them to take advantage of existing staff development programs in computer training. Developing self-directed programs in computer training and basic computer literacy seemed to be …
Use Of Selected Elements Of Patient Perception Of Care In The Evaluation Of Clinical Training, Patrick J. Goff
Use Of Selected Elements Of Patient Perception Of Care In The Evaluation Of Clinical Training, Patrick J. Goff
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The purpose of this study was to develop a role for the patient perception of care provided by the student doctor within the educational program at Palmer College. The Council on Chiropractic Education, the federally recognized accrediting body of the profession, has indicated that the perception of care by the patient receiving that care should be an important outcome measure of the education process in the colleges. At the time of this study the patient's perception of care was not used in evaluating clinical competence. A review of the literature resulted in the selection of the Patient-Doctor Interaction Scale (PDIS) …
A Study To Develop A Revised And Expanded Program In Developmental Mathematics For Prince George's Community College, Tony G. Williams
A Study To Develop A Revised And Expanded Program In Developmental Mathematics For Prince George's Community College, Tony G. Williams
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The purpose of this study was to develop a revised and expanded program in developmental mathematics for Prince George's Community College in Largo, MD. This study addressed several concerns of the department: (1) the lesser effectiveness of self-paced instruction; (2) the attitudes and perceptions of developmental students toward mathematics; (3) the high failure rate for the program; (4) the increasing numbers of skill-deficient students, particularly nontraditional students; and (5) the use of staff development. The procedures for the study involved the use of a faculty survey, a student survey, interviews with key administrators, interviews at other institutions, and a review …
Development Of A Test And Establishment Of A Cut Score For The National Fire Academy Chemistry Of Hazardous Materials Course, Burton Adrian Clark
Development Of A Test And Establishment Of A Cut Score For The National Fire Academy Chemistry Of Hazardous Materials Course, Burton Adrian Clark
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The purpose of this Major Applied Research Project (MARP) was to develop a valid and reliable test instrument and to establish a reasonable cut score for the National Fire Academy's (NFA) Chemistry of Hazardous Materials course final exam. In addition, a test technical manual was written based on the American Psychological Association's Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. 1985. There were nine research questions addressed in this MARP: (1) Were test development procedures based on correct educational methodology? (2) Does the test have content validity? (3) Does the test have domain validity? (4) Has an optimal cut score for the …
The Development Of An Individualized Instructional System For Health Care Ethics, Charles Carroll
The Development Of An Individualized Instructional System For Health Care Ethics, Charles Carroll
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Daytona Beach Community College offers training in eight allied health areas including dental assisting, surgical technology, respiratory care, medical record technology, health unit coordinator, radiology technology, human services and child development. Students enrolled in these programs currently do not receive any formal course work or training in the area of ethics. A survey of the allied health instructors indicated three reasons for the lack of instruction in the area of ethics: (1) lack of formal training in the area by the instructors, (2) lack of time to thoroughly research the topic, (3) a lack of time in the program's curriculum …
The Development Of A Recruitment Program For Flight Faculty At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, John E. Phipps
The Development Of A Recruitment Program For Flight Faculty At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, John E. Phipps
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a private institution offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs in aviation related fields. Members of the staff of Embry-Riddle's Flight Technology Department were concerned about the department's continued ability to attract sufficient quantities of qualified applicants for flight industry faculty positions given current trends in the industry. In response to those concerns a comprehensive plan for the recruitment of flight faculty was developed to meet both present and future departmental needs. The research question investigated as a part of this developmental project was what steps need to be taken to ensure that Embry-Riddle is able to …
A Comparative Analysis Of Student Success On The College Level Academic Skills Test When Instructor Characteristics Are Considered, Anna M. Puzsik
A Comparative Analysis Of Student Success On The College Level Academic Skills Test When Instructor Characteristics Are Considered, Anna M. Puzsik
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The tremendous increase of part-time faculty members has been well documented in recent years and continued growth trends are predicted. From 1970 to 1980, part-time faculty members increased faster than full-time faculty and recent studies estimate that at least one in every three faculty members is employed part-time. While the use of adjunct faculty has helped many colleges adjust to uncertain and fluctuating funding patterns, the instructional efficacy of the use of adjunct faculty may be questioned. In Florida, this nationwide trend is of particular importance since students must take and pass a test of college-level computation and communication skills …
Black Students' Attitudes And Perceptions Of Their Educational Experiences With Implications For Persistence And Goal Completion, Carol A. Ferguson
Black Students' Attitudes And Perceptions Of Their Educational Experiences With Implications For Persistence And Goal Completion, Carol A. Ferguson
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Southwest Missouri State University is a predominately white institution which historically has admitted and retained very few black students. Because of several special programs instituted by the university president, the number of black students enrolled at SMSU is increasing. The campus has a student population of more than 19,000 with the black students making up 1.5 percent of this number. With more and more concern being directed at student retention the issue that attrition has been a problem with all college students including the black students is now being addressed on campus. The study was designed to examine the students’ …
An Investigation Into The Feasibility Of Incorporating Additional Specializations And Concentrations Into The Programs For Higher Education Curriculum Structure, William M. Kaye
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The last major curriculum change in the Programs for Higher Education (PHE) took place seven years ago when the specialization courses were incorporated into the summer institute. Since that time there have been significant changes in the higher education environment which have impacted on the vitality and marketability of the PHE programs. Changes in PHE student demographics have also contributed to an increasing concern about the lack of variety of courses in the academic program, as well issues such as the viability of introducing more specific fields of specialization and/or concentrations to the programs, the potential need for a more …
Enrolling The International English As A Second Language Student In Nova University's Programs For Higher Education: Implications For The Future, Daniel Lea Carlson
Enrolling The International English As A Second Language Student In Nova University's Programs For Higher Education: Implications For The Future, Daniel Lea Carlson
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the appropriateness of enrolling international ESL students in Programs for Higher Education in light of these suspected problem areas, but also in light of the opportunity apparently available for Nova to make unique educational contributions of global consequence. The study utilized data from published research, from interviews with higher education personnel who deal with international students, and from surveys and interviews reflecting the experience and views of graduate students and program personnel. Survey and interview data were collected and analyzed, after which the findings were translated into conclusions, which became the basis …
A Creative Thinking Approach To Developing A Guide To Practical And Effective Methods Of Evaluating Student Writing Assignments, Carole L. Duval
A Creative Thinking Approach To Developing A Guide To Practical And Effective Methods Of Evaluating Student Writing Assignments, Carole L. Duval
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The high level o frustration voiced by secondary English teachers regarding the lack of resources available for evaluating student writing assignments was addressed by utilizing a quality circle approach to brainstorm and refine various methods of evaluation. Secondary English teachers participated in the creation of the Operation Relief handbook under the guidance of the quality circle coordinator. The results of the creation and dissemination of this handbook indicated a decrease in the level of frustration. The results of this approach provide significant information on the need for teacher input regarding problem solutions. It was concluded that the use of the …
An Analysis Of The Relationships Between Selected Variables Affecting The School Nurses' Role In Working With Students With Handicaps, Gail Synoground
An Analysis Of The Relationships Between Selected Variables Affecting The School Nurses' Role In Working With Students With Handicaps, Gail Synoground
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The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to analyze relationships between selected role theory variables and the school nurse's role in working with students with handicapping conditions. Public Law 94-142 mandates that all students be educated in the least restrictive environment possible, resulting in enrollment of students with disabilities and other health impairments that often require special health services. This mandate has necessitated that school nurses re-evaluate their roles in assisting handicapped students to receive an appropriate education. Further, there is some question as to the educational needs and preparation of school nurses to fulfill their responsibilities in the …
Comparing Treatment Effects Of Computer-Enhanced Instruction And Traditional Instruction In Mathematics At New York City Technical College, Johanna Ellner
Comparing Treatment Effects Of Computer-Enhanced Instruction And Traditional Instruction In Mathematics At New York City Technical College, Johanna Ellner
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At New York City Technical College (City Tech), the high failure ad attribution rate in a course entitled Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (MA 185) is affecting students’ career goals. Most students must successfully complete this basic college level intermediate algebra and trigonometry course to graduate. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the implementation of a new computer enhanced instructional design into the graphics portion of the MA 185 curriculum increases students success rate. Prior to implementing computer-enhanced instruction (CEI), workshops were conducted for mathematics faculty members. A call for volunteers determined that twelve instruction were interested in …
Development Of An Individualized Mathematics Program To Assist Students To Meet The College Level Academic Skills Standard, Juan R. Burbano
Development Of An Individualized Mathematics Program To Assist Students To Meet The College Level Academic Skills Standard, Juan R. Burbano
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Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC) must prepare students to meet the 1990 College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) higher standards. The CLAST is a result of the effort made by the State of Florida to ensure that sophomore students have acquired minimum communication and mathematical skills. The CLAST consists of four subtests: essay, English language skills, reading, and mathematics. The mathematics CLAST subtest consists of the five following areas: arithmetic, logic and sets, algebra, geometry, and statistics and probability. The college will encourage students to take the CLAST in their freshman year as a way to identify deficiencies early. It would …
Antecedents To Professional Impairment: Burnout, Depression, Co-Dependency And Alcohol Use In Community College Nursing Students, Barbara J. Michaels
Antecedents To Professional Impairment: Burnout, Depression, Co-Dependency And Alcohol Use In Community College Nursing Students, Barbara J. Michaels
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During the nineties, increasing attention is being paid to the problem of impairment in nurses. The antecedents to professional impairment were analyzed in this study. Included in the study was exploration of the levels of burnout, depression, co-dependency and alcohol use in sophomore level community college nursing students. These four variables were analyzed in relationship to demographic data regarding the students, specifically, activities related to self-care. The following hypotheses were tested: (1) there was no significant difference on the mean scores for burnout, depression and co-dependency, (2) there was no significant difference in the mean scores on burnout, depression, co-dependency …
Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Academic Advising Model For Use In The Small, Private College, Ronald C. Kroll
Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Academic Advising Model For Use In The Small, Private College, Ronald C. Kroll
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Practical Bible Training School (PBTS! is a small, private college in need of improved academic advising services. The purpose of this project was to identify strategies in academic advising that would be appropriate for implementation in the small, private college setting, to develop an academic advising system that would address problems experienced at PBTS, and to implement and evaluate such a system through a trial model. A successful program would necessitate limited expansion of resources or personnel, applicability on an institution-wide basis, and demonstrated improvement in adviser and student satisfaction. A trial model was developed and implemented during the 1989-90 …
Teaching Science To Students With Limited English Proficiency Using Cooperative Learning Techniques, Ellen H. Leduc
Teaching Science To Students With Limited English Proficiency Using Cooperative Learning Techniques, Ellen H. Leduc
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Minimal class participation by students with limited English proficiency and failure of the students with limited English proficiency to pass tests given in the regular classroom were addressed by the implementation of a science program involving strategies for the use of the scientific method of investigation, hands-on activities, experiments, music, creative movements done to poetry, and a science fair exhibit. Cooperative learning strategies were employed, utilizing the bilingual setting to the extent that each student with limited English proficiency was paired with at least two bilingual students who spoke both Spanish, the language of the target group, and English. Special …
Improving Fourth Graders' Attitudes Toward Leisure-Time Reading And Increasing Book Involvement, Deborah A. Beck
Improving Fourth Graders' Attitudes Toward Leisure-Time Reading And Increasing Book Involvement, Deborah A. Beck
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This practicum describes a reading program that was developed and implemented by the author to improve attitudes toward leisure-time reading with an increased book involvement among elementary students. A target group of 30 students in a fourth grade self-contained class was established for the program. The program contained three basic strategies for improving attitudes toward leisure-time reading with an increased book involvement; read aloud session conducted by teachers, parents, and other adults; daily sustained silent reading periods; and the keeping of a student reading log. The writer measured success by comparing students' pre and post attitude surveys, pre and post …
The Nontraditional Student At Ferris State University: Implications For Recruitment And Retention, Sharon K. Octernaud
The Nontraditional Student At Ferris State University: Implications For Recruitment And Retention, Sharon K. Octernaud
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As the number of high school graduates decreases, Ferris State University (FSU) will increasingly compete with the other fourteen state universities, community colleges, and private schools for high school students. Therefore, in a effort to maintain current enrollment levels, Ferris will need to recruit actively nontraditional students (students aged twenty-five and older). The recognition of and adaptation to the changes in the Ferris student population are of utmost importance to the university if administrators and faculty are to assess successfully the effects of this population on the institution's academic programs and fiscal health. Prior to this study, no one at …
Improving Academic Achievement And Self Esteem In Secondary Students Through Parental Involvement And Teacher Cooperative Consultation, Linda Douglas Basford
Improving Academic Achievement And Self Esteem In Secondary Students Through Parental Involvement And Teacher Cooperative Consultation, Linda Douglas Basford
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The purpose of this research was to develop a plan to increase high school juniors' and seniors' academic achievement by one grade level and self-esteem by one level as measured by the North York Secondary School Self-Concept Inventory. Examination of 41 Diversified Cooperative Training (DCT) students' cumulative records revealed that 15, or 37 percent, performed below their abilities as proven by comparing the Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of the Test of Cognitive Skills, Stanine scores on the Total Language portion of the latest Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skill (CTBS), and the first semester grade in their English classes. Pretest results of …
The Effects Of Modeling And Repeated Taped Reading Instruction On The Learning Disabled Child As Ways To Improve Reading Comprehension Fluency And Word Recognition, Anne L. Rokicki
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This practicum addressed the need to develop an alternative method of teaching reading to learning disabled students who have experienced little success in this area. The necessity for implementation was documented by students' 1989 scores on the Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Basic Skills, reading portion. A baseline of students’ pre-intervention performance in oral reading, comprehension, and word recognition both in context and in isolation was established. These scores were compared with post-intervention scores and with students' 1990 scores on the Brigance Test, reading portion. The Heathington Attitude Scale was administered pre and post intervention to determine positive changes in students’ …
Educational Goals And Self-Concepts Of Distance Learners At Empire State College, Lowell H. Roberts
Educational Goals And Self-Concepts Of Distance Learners At Empire State College, Lowell H. Roberts
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the self-reported learning goals and academic self-conceps5 of the College's distance students. The study was intended to help mentors and administrators better understand these students, particularly their objectives in pursuing a higher education and their confidence in their capacities for academic success. The research questions of this Major Applied Research Project were (1) What are the motives of CDL students for undertaking higher learning as indicated by their personal educational goals? (2) How do these students perceive them-selves in terms of certain abilities, skills, and traits related to academic success? (3) How …
A Computer Program To Encourage Middle School Children To Read During Leisure Time, Barbara C. Mareck
A Computer Program To Encourage Middle School Children To Read During Leisure Time, Barbara C. Mareck
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The excessive failure to read during leisure time rate among the author's sixth reading classes was addressed by the Implementation of an computerized independent reading contest. The author used two theories, the computerized reading contest provides every student the opportunity to read and enter answers to questions independently improves reading skills and increase vocabulary and that every student, regardless of ability, can participate in the computer reading program. Fred Writer (Rogers, 1985) was modified to design a computer program to encourage middle school students to read during their leisure time. The students were encouraged on a weekly basis to visit …
Determining The Computer Literacy Levels Of Vocational Teachers In Southern Nevada And Developing A Computer In-Service Program For Vocational Teachers, James L. Pomeroy
Determining The Computer Literacy Levels Of Vocational Teachers In Southern Nevada And Developing A Computer In-Service Program For Vocational Teachers, James L. Pomeroy
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The purposes of this study were to ( 1) conduct a study to determine the computer skills level of the vocational teachers in Southern Nevada; (2) design a computer literacy in-service program targeting the specific instructional needs of the deficient vocational teachers; (3) develop a plan for evaluating the in-service training program; and (4) develop an implementation plan for continued computer literacy in-service training and an undergraduate computer literacy training program fer vocational teachers in university teacher training programs. The literature review addressed the first research question by providing the specific competencies for determining the characteristics of computer literacy and …
Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of A Health Promotion Program For Faculty, Staff, And Administration At Trenton State College, Shirley P. Fisher
Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of A Health Promotion Program For Faculty, Staff, And Administration At Trenton State College, Shirley P. Fisher
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The purpose of the MARP was to develop, Implement, and evaluate a health promotion program for faculty, staff, and administration at Trenton State College during the 1989-1990 school year. This was completed with a pilot group and plans are to have a well-developed, more inclusive health promotion program in place by the 1990-1991 school year. The population for this study was 33 participants in the experimental group and 32 people ln the comparison group. All of the individuals volunteered to be part of this study. There were eleven administrators, eleven faculty members, and eleven staff members in the experimental group. …
Development Of A Program Planning Model For Use By Schools And District-Level Departments, Claudia Colleen Crawn
Development Of A Program Planning Model For Use By Schools And District-Level Departments, Claudia Colleen Crawn
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Increasing student population, changing demographics, increasing community expectations and limited resources have combined in the district under study to warrant modification in the planning of educational programs having districtwide impact or significant cost. Interviews with the executive staff within the organization and their program planners verified the need for change in planning major programs. The focus of this study was the evolution of a Program Planning Model to address this need developed in collaboration with the primary decision-makers and program planners. During formulation of the developmental planning phase of this document, additional components were added at the request of the …