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Nova University Graduate Education Module (Gem) Programs 1987-1988 Catalog, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Feasibility Of The Use Of Tele Presentation Debating In High School Education, Albert Preston Weeks

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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 …

Payment Of Tuition And Registration For Spring 1988 & Intensive Trail Advocacy 1987, Nova University

Shepard Broad College of Law Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of Real Estate Purchase Options, Ronald B. Brown

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Updated Information For Fall 1987 2nd And 3rd Year Students July 15, Nova University

Shepard Broad College of Law Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Effects Of A Dispersed And Undispersed Crude Oil On Mangroves, Seagrasses And Corals, T. G. Ballou, Richard E. Dodge, S. C. Hess, A. H. Knap, Thomas D. Sleeter

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Reports

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the application of dispersant to spilled oil as a means of reducing adverse environmental effects of oil spills in nearshore, tropical waters. The results of numerous laboratory and field studies have suggested that dispersants may play a useful role in reducing adverse impacts on sensitive and valued environments such as mangroves, seagrasses, and corals. However, the use of dispersants has not been allowed thus far in most situations because of a lack of direct experimental data on the various effects of dispersants and the environmental trade-offs presumed to occur as a …

Centerfor The Study Of Administration Schedule Of Classes-Book List, Policies & Procedures Fall 1987, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Nova University The Friedt School Of Business And Entrepreneurship 1987-88 Catalog, Nova University

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

School Of Psychology Master's Course Schedule Fall Session 1987, Nova University

College of Psychological Services / College of Psychology Postgraduate Student and Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

The Development And Evaluation Of A Curriculum Document For A Course In Business Communication., Tanya Johnson

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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 Study Of The Relationship Between Self-Esteem And State Board Scores Of Senior Nursing In A School Of Nursing., Jennie Ann Stone

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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 …

An Assessment Of The Level Of Faculty Burnout At Evergreen Valley College., Tanya Johnson

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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 …

Nova University Master Of Science In Computer-Based Learning Second Annual M.S. Summer Institute, Fort Lauderdale, Fl "The Future Of High Technology In Education And Training" Center For The Advancement Of Education Computer Education Programs July 18–26, 1987, Computer-Based Learning July 18–24, 1987, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

A Model Program For Limited-English-Proficient Students In Home Economics, Sylvia Castillo

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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 …

An Affective Strategy To Teach Self-Monitoring Study Skills To Secondary Severely Emotionally Disturbed (Sed) Students., William T. Roach Jr.

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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 …

1987 Commencement, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

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A Handbook For Substitute Teachers Of Exceptional Education Students In The Public Schools, Merry M. Wooten

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This project assessed the need for a handbook for ESE substitute teachers by gathering input from school administrators, ESE teachers, regular education teachers, substitute teachers, and district personnel. Through initial questionnaires. interviews, and the author's personal experience, it was determined that many problems of similar nature had been frequently experienced by the above professionals. The pre-survey revealed that approximately 90% of the respondents believed that a handbook for ESE substitute teachers would make a valuable contribution to increased productivity and effectiveness with associated enhanced learning.

Through the data from surveys, interviews, research, discussions, with administrators at the district level in …

Improving The Proofreading Skills Of Secondary Students Through The Use Of Motivational Devices, Gay E. Parker

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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 …

Algebra, Computer Managed Instruction, Education Games, Equations, Graphs, James M. Ford

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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. …

Monday Update - May 18, 1987, Nova University

The Update

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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

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

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 …

The Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of A Strategy To Strengthen College Students Performance On Extended Essay Examination Questions, Vercella Evelyn Manning

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Along with most other colleges and universities, Oral Roberts University faces problems and challenges of, serving a heterogeneous population with multi-levels of cognition and development. The adoption of special support programs to increase academic competence of a diverse and complex student population has become a necessity.

The purpose of this study was to develop, implement in a compressed block of time, and evaluate a one-unit course of study designed to assist college students to improve their skills in responding to the extended-essay test question. The study addressed three research questions: 1. Can a course of study be developed which is …

Monday Update - April 20, 1987, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

Nova News, April 1987, Nova University

Nova News

No abstract provided.

The Alumni Network, April 1987 (Vol. Iii No. 2), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Development Of A Marketing Model For Liberty University’S Drama Department, Roger L. Miller

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Liberty University was formed under the auspices of Thomas Road Baptist Church located in Lynchburg, Virginia and is considered to be one of the fastest growing universities in America. The growth of the drama department has not kept pace with other departments and the growth of the university.

The purpose of this study was to identify marketing practices in selected university and college drama departments in the United States and to develop a marketing plan for Liberty University’s drama department to aid in the (1) recruitment of drama majors and minors, (2) retention of drama majors and minors, and (3) …