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Motorcycle Fuel And Emissions System Repair: Curriculum For Victor Valley College, Toivo Fred Kent
Motorcycle Fuel And Emissions System Repair: Curriculum For Victor Valley College, Toivo Fred Kent
Theses Digitization Project
This project follows the development of a curriculum for a motorcycle fuel and emission system repair course for Victor Valley College.
Environmental Awareness And Sustainable Development Curriculum In English As A Second Language Adult Education, Ian Griffith
Environmental Awareness And Sustainable Development Curriculum In English As A Second Language Adult Education, Ian Griffith
Theses Digitization Project
This project provides the tools and framework for an ESL (English as a second language) classroom experience that informs citizens about sustainable development and that emphasizes the connections between distinct subject areas. The project focuses on global concerns about the environment, pollution and sustainability to develop case studies and simulations that involve students and teach vocabulary, critical thinking, and techniques of negotiation.
Developing And Implementing A Peer Tutoring Program At The Middle School Level, Mark Derryl Witvliet
Developing And Implementing A Peer Tutoring Program At The Middle School Level, Mark Derryl Witvliet
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to design a peer tutoring program in the middle school setting that help students who are not reaching their full potential.
Continuing Education For Nurse's Aides, Mary Kay Ruf
Continuing Education For Nurse's Aides, Mary Kay Ruf
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop an instructional manual on in-service education for Certified Nurses' Aides. It provides examples of classes for staff developers to use when teaching continuing education classes. Topics covered include caring for the elderly, Alzheimer's disease, infection control, adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and end of life care.
How Grammar Instruction Can Benefit Students In The Second Language Classroom, Barbara Jean Bivins Peterson
How Grammar Instruction Can Benefit Students In The Second Language Classroom, Barbara Jean Bivins Peterson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this paper is to examine the role that grammar has played in second language teaching methods throughout history and to question whether explicit grammar study has a place in the second language classroom today.
Guidebook For Middle And High School Teachers And Students In Conflict Management, Dana Renia Lofton
Guidebook For Middle And High School Teachers And Students In Conflict Management, Dana Renia Lofton
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project was to design a one-semester core curriculum guidebook for middle and high schools. This curriculum will provide a tool to teach students to manage conflict in middle and high school settings. The curriculum, guidebook and materials developed will establish guidelines that can be used by middle and high school teachers to teach useful conflict management skills.
Using Self-Directed Learning Strategies And Affective Factors In Educating Adult English Learners, Jennifer Margaret Heald
Using Self-Directed Learning Strategies And Affective Factors In Educating Adult English Learners, Jennifer Margaret Heald
Theses Digitization Project
The content of this project will serve to demonstrate that ample research connects self-directed learning to more healthy psychological dynamics in language acquisition. It will also show that self-directed learning strategies are practical and effective in teaching a second language.
Designing An Online Support Community For Novice Computer Users, Thomas Hubbard Caswell
Designing An Online Support Community For Novice Computer Users, Thomas Hubbard Caswell
Theses Digitization Project
This project seeks to identify characteristics of successful online communities and apply them to designing and prototyping an online discussion forum where novice computer users can share computer questions and answers. Usability and sociability are identified as essential goals in the development of online communities. Appropriate and effective Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) software is evaluated and selected to run the discussion forum.
Fullerton College Cosmetology Curriculum Manual, Connie Chacon Lopez
Fullerton College Cosmetology Curriculum Manual, Connie Chacon Lopez
Theses Digitization Project
This manual was developed to support the Cosmetology program at Fullerton College. The skills and competencies incorporated are based on the recommendations of the Fullerton College Cosmetology Department Advisory Board. Course of study includes the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Of Coachella Valley, Frances Jolene Cassano
Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Of Coachella Valley, Frances Jolene Cassano
Theses Digitization Project
This project investigates federal, state and local agencies and organizations that are key sources of information about Peninsular bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis cremnobates) to determine the extent of the agencies' environmental education and awareness programs related to the sheep. The agencies and organizations investigated include: Bureau of Land Management, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park, Bighorn Institute, Natural Science Collaborative of the Desert Region and California Desert Managers Group. Recommendations about future educational and interpretive programs are included.
Improving Communication In A Transportation Company By Using A Web Page, Cristina Logofatu
Improving Communication In A Transportation Company By Using A Web Page, Cristina Logofatu
Theses Digitization Project
The Internet has become a very powerful tool in improving communication, making it easier, more convenient, and faster to access or exchange information. This project takes advantage of the strengths the Internet provides by improving communication by developing a web site for a transportation company.
Authentic Materials In English As A Second Language Conversation Instruction, Xiangmei Zhang
Authentic Materials In English As A Second Language Conversation Instruction, Xiangmei Zhang
Theses Digitization Project
Interviews with experienced ESL language instructors were held to aid in determining how these instructors choose and design authentic materials and make them authentic to second language learners.
The Representation Of African American Students In Programs For The Mild Mentally Retarded, Peter Laurance Gennaro
The Representation Of African American Students In Programs For The Mild Mentally Retarded, Peter Laurance Gennaro
Theses Digitization Project
For more than thirty years, it has been acknowledged that African American students have been over-represented in programs designed for individuals with mild mental retardation (MMR). This project was designed to explore the history and literature of the research that has been conducted on this subject over the past three decades. Additionally, this project was undertaken to determine if over-representation of African American students in programs for the mild mentally retarded is a condition that exists in Riverside County, California.
Attitudes Of International Students In Higher Education: Implications For Educators, Mustafa Cenk Erarslan
Attitudes Of International Students In Higher Education: Implications For Educators, Mustafa Cenk Erarslan
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine international students satisfaction with regards to the education, services, and facilities at an institution of higher education. Results showed that most of the students were satisfied with the quality of programs at their institution.
Developing Metaphoric Competence Through Schemata-Building For English Learners In Japan, Kyoko Suda
Developing Metaphoric Competence Through Schemata-Building For English Learners In Japan, Kyoko Suda
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to propose teaching methods that facilitate the development of English vocabulary knowledge and metaphorical concepts for students in Japan.
The Benefit Of Distance Learning, Mary Porter
The Benefit Of Distance Learning, Mary Porter
Theses Digitization Project
This project will address the issues concerning the benefits of distance learning, a growing area in our education system today. Distance learning takes place when the teacher and students are separated, and technology is used to bridge the instructional gap.
Teaching Strategies For Foster Care Students With Behavior Problems, Nikki Ann Console
Teaching Strategies For Foster Care Students With Behavior Problems, Nikki Ann Console
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to research behavior problems of children in foster care and to identify teaching strategies and techniques for teachers who have foster children in their classrooms and experience difficulties working with them. The project examines the types of behavior problems displayed by abused children.
A Curriculum Of Non-Routine Problems In The Middle School, Adam James Deleon
A Curriculum Of Non-Routine Problems In The Middle School, Adam James Deleon
Theses Digitization Project
This project is a study to determine if a group of middle school students can improve their problem solving ability by means of curriculum of nonroutine problems that was presented over a six month period.
How We Can Help English Language Learners Learn Science Standards While Meeting The English Language Development Standards For The Ontario-Montclair School District, Stacia Renee Neer
How We Can Help English Language Learners Learn Science Standards While Meeting The English Language Development Standards For The Ontario-Montclair School District, Stacia Renee Neer
Theses Digitization Project
This project addresses the needs of English language learners through the context of science. Included is a discussion on how people learn, effective science instruction, and strategies to support learning English in the classroom.
Guidebook To Teaching The Parallel Squat, Ray William Mccormick
Guidebook To Teaching The Parallel Squat, Ray William Mccormick
Theses Digitization Project
The information covered in this project is intended to give the physical educator and coach an easy-to-follow manual with illustrations to guide them through basic instructions on the parallel squat. This project will include biomechanical principles of the squat exercise.
Training Manual For New Presidents At Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Ruth Claire Darton
Training Manual For New Presidents At Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Ruth Claire Darton
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project was to develop a training manual for new Corinthian College school presidents. This manual presents guidelines detailing how to perform required operations for new school presidents throughout the first year of employment.
The Effects Of Cooperative Learning On Student Attitude And Achievement In A Middle School Science Classroom, Elizabeth Ann Krome
The Effects Of Cooperative Learning On Student Attitude And Achievement In A Middle School Science Classroom, Elizabeth Ann Krome
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to test the hypothesis that student enthusiasm, participation, and comprehension would increase when using cooperative learning techniques in a classroom context.
Applying Technology To Meet Correctional Educator Needs, Susan Marie Bley
Applying Technology To Meet Correctional Educator Needs, Susan Marie Bley
Theses Digitization Project
This study focuses on defining correctional education and correctional educators and identifying characteristics of correctional students. This study specifically focuses on the Tri-County Correctional Education Association. A Web site has been developed for this association in order to support and inform the correctional educators.
Cognitive-Affective Outcomes Of Classroom Writing Activities In Korean English As A Foreign Language, Soonja Ahn
Cognitive-Affective Outcomes Of Classroom Writing Activities In Korean English As A Foreign Language, Soonja Ahn
Theses Digitization Project
This project addresses writing instruction by teaching journal writing, interactive writing, and poetry instruction to Koreans in the English-as-a-foreign language situation. Writing and indentity construction and writing conferences are also addressed. The curriculum is designed for EFL teachers in Korea at the target-teaching level grades 3-6.
Accommodating Women's Learning In Continuing Medical Education, Corrina Aloyse Dixon
Accommodating Women's Learning In Continuing Medical Education, Corrina Aloyse Dixon
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to present continuing medical education providers with a handbook that presents current perspectives on women's learning and suggests practice guidelines that can be incorporated into the planning of existing and future medical education activities.
Creatine: Physiology And Performance: The Health Effects Of Creatine In Exercise And Human Performance, Gerardo Gomez Perez
Creatine: Physiology And Performance: The Health Effects Of Creatine In Exercise And Human Performance, Gerardo Gomez Perez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to review literature on creatine monohydrate (simply known as creatine/Cr) supplementation and its effects on exercise, human performance, and health. Included in this project is basic information relating to the biochemical and physiological effects of Cr, including possible side effects.
Outdoor Nature Program For Azalea Trails Girl Scout Resident Camp, Diana Lynn Robinson
Outdoor Nature Program For Azalea Trails Girl Scout Resident Camp, Diana Lynn Robinson
Theses Digitization Project
This project offers a nature program that can be implemented into youth camp programs. Outdoor Residential Camp programs offered by youth organizations provide an outdoor camp experience for many children in the communty. Many offer participants resident summer camp programs which is a perfect venue for the outdoor experience. Children exposed to outdoor experiences develop a greater sense of responsibility to the natural environment around them. The schools are not doing enough to educate youth about the natural environment. This project was written specifically for the Azalea Trails Girl Scout Camp located in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California …
Visual Literacy In Kindergarten: How Can Visual Literacy Be Used As A Tool To Promote Student Learning In The Kindergarten Classroom?, Arcelia Anguiano
Visual Literacy In Kindergarten: How Can Visual Literacy Be Used As A Tool To Promote Student Learning In The Kindergarten Classroom?, Arcelia Anguiano
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to create a guide for planning effective use of visuals. Recent studies demonstrate the effectiveness of using visuals in classroom instruction, including the fact that English language learners benefit from using this tool.
Zoophonics Keyboards: A Venue For Technology Integration In Kindergarten, Marie Bess Forst
Zoophonics Keyboards: A Venue For Technology Integration In Kindergarten, Marie Bess Forst
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project was to create a program of instruction that seamlessly meshed with my current emergent literacy curriculum, a popularly used phonics program entitled Zoo-phonics, which can easily be applied by other kindergarten teachers using the same phonics instruction program.
Organization Leads To Self-Confidence And A Wonderful Retirement, Dorothy Jean Oliver-Scott
Organization Leads To Self-Confidence And A Wonderful Retirement, Dorothy Jean Oliver-Scott
Theses Digitization Project
The significance of the project was to answer the call of California schools in their plight to stop attrition and retain teachers. This project alone or in conjunction with other programs offered by schools/school districts gives them another tool to reach their goal of 100% teacher retention. It is the belief of this project that the problems with retention could be diminished if not eliminated, by giving beginning teachers a handbook.