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Nova University Graduate Education Module (Gem) 1986, Nova University

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

No abstract provided.

Nova University Graduate Education Module (Gem) Program Overview 1986, Nova University

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

No abstract provided.

Substance Abuse Education For Mentally Handicapped Teenagers, Harris R. Himot

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author developed a special program to help Mentally Handicapped teenagers gain knowledge in the area of Substance Abuse Education. Objectives included the recognition of good role models and self esteem, identification of the respiratory system and how it works, how the use of harmful substances impairs the body systems, identification of the commercialism involved in promoting tobacco and alcoholic products, identification of the reasons not to use harmful substances, the legal issues involved with using drugs and alcohol, and rehabilitation of persons with a substance abuse problem. There were six units that covered the objectives for Substance Abuse Education. …

Nova News, October 1986, Nova University

Nova News

No abstract provided.

Genetic Characterization Of Human C-Rel Sequences, Elise Brownell, Stephen J. O'Brien, William Nash, Nancy Rice

Biology Faculty Articles

We isolated and sequenced a human genomic-DNA segment that is homologous to a portion of v-rel, the transforming gene of reticuloendotheliosis virus (strain T). We also localized the human rel sequences to human chromosome 2 by screening a panel of rodent x human somatic-cell hybrids with the newly described human rel segment.

Nova University Ed.D. Program In Early And Middle Childhood September 1985 Revised 10/1986, Nova University

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

No abstract provided.

The Alumni Network, August 1986 (Vol. Ii No. 3), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Teaching Esol To Adult Competencies, Gary A. Davis

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author developed and implemented a program using adult based competencies in the ESOL classroom. A control group was taught the same grammatical skills by traditional methods without including adult-based competencies. The author's purpose was to see whether the group taught with techniques which included adult competencies would master each skill better than the control group. Thus, a conclusion could be reached that teaching to adult competencies affects learning performance in a positive way.

The basic steps of the program were to identify the problem; set the objectives; plan the activities on a daily schedule; evaluate the results; and formulate …

Creative Writing: A Collection And Implementation Of Techniques To Motivate First Grade Writers, Dorothy J. Whittaker

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author developed and implemented a writing program to aid first grade students in acquiring skills and confidence needed to perform as independent writers on a voluntary basis. The program's goals were to increase the frequency of independent writing behaviors, improve writing skills and develop a positive attitude toward the task of writing. The program centered around a collection of techniques and strategies used to motivate and instruct young children on writing skills. Students engaged in daily structured writing activities or independent writing endeavors over a ten-week period. At the end of the program, the frequency of independent writing behavior …

Nova University Master's Program In Speech And Language Pathology 1986–1987 Catalog, Nova University

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

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Self Directed Learning Program On Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation For The Nursing Profession, Amy B. Bernard

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author developed implemented a self-instructional module on Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation for medical and surgical nurses. The program's goal was to provide more accessible continuing education for nurses who identified a need to learn Arterial Blood Gas Analysis. Nurses needed a supplemental learning program to educate them in current nursing practices at their convenience because they could not attend classes.

The module contained learner objectives, educational content, learner activities, feedback and pre- and post-instructional measures. Additionally, a survey was used to establish the nurses’ reactions to the curriculum style. Modules were distributed to those nurses who identified a need …

The Causes Of Student Absenteeism In Community College Classes, Lynn E. Mccutcheon

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

One of the biggest problems facing professors in the Social Science Division at the Annandale Campus of Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) is poor classroom attendance on the part of some student. When students miss classes they often miss important announcements that impact directly on their grades, as well as learning experiences that are obviously grade-related. Furthermore, the cumulative effect of a combination of missed classes and low grades caused by absenteeism contributes to dropping out of college. One purpose of this MARP was to determine the causes and measure the relative contribution of each cause to the problem of …

Nova News, July 1986, Nova University

Nova News

No abstract provided.

Strategies For Socialization Of Learning Disabled Students At The Secondary Level, Verden T. Smith

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Learning disabled students at the secondary level have inferior socialization skills with peer groups and poor self-perceptual skills. Studies indicate that socialization appears to be the keystone of adolescent development. Evaluative instruments employed to discern interpersonal and socialization skills were the IPAT-Anxiety Scale Questionnaire Test-Self-Analysis Form (Cattell, Krug, Scheier) and the Self-Inventory (Simon-Howe-Kirschenbaum). Peer Counseling, observations, filmstrips and guest speakers were utilized to implement this socialization. skills program. Results indicated improved self-esteem, increased communication with peer groups and more positive attitudes toward self and others. (Appendices include sample instruments and student data.)

Stress Management Factors In Education, Marri J. Duncan

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The high percentage of faculty and staff absenteeism due to significant stressful situations was addressed by the implementation of Stress Management Workshops in the target school. This occurred at a secondary institution where there were five different approaches to the program: Guest speakers, movies, after school activities, environmental improvements and positive sharing.

The workshop consisted of four guest speakers in the topics of: Stress Management Awareness, Time Management and Organizational Skills, Nutritional Needs During Stress, and Physical Fitness Related to Stress. All the speakers gave their presentations during morning school hours and nutritional morning munchies were served. Inservice points were …

The Application Of A Behavior Management System To Increase Mathematics Academic Performance Of Secondary Learning Disabled Students, Joyce L. Stockdale

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author developed and implemented a behavior management program designed to aide learning disabled (LD) students in a large metropolitan school district. The objectives of the program were to help the LD students increase their grade level performance skills in mathematics, to reduce inappropriate behaviors which were interfering with their learning, and to assist the students in the development of a positive attitude toward mathematics, themselves, peers, adults and the school. The identified behaviors were: Tardiness to class, Walking around aimlessly, Unprepared for class, Talking out, Drawing and/or writing on tables, walls, desks and other school materials. The components of …

The Alumni Network, May 1986 (Vol. Ii No. 2), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Improving Reading Skills Of Chapter I Third Grade Students Through The Infusion Of Daily Narrative And Expository Composition Into The Reading Program, Flora S. Joiner

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Based on a study of valuable literature, this writer decided to improve reading skills of 16 third grade Chapter 1 students, who had a reading deficiency of one and two years below grade level, through the infusion of creative narrative and expository writing into the reading curriculum. A review of available literature and the writer's own observation indicated that meaningful, correlated writing activities would improve comprehension of the written word. A ten week curriculum was planned and implemented, consisting of instructional strategies with an emphasis on creative writing, oral reading and listening skills. The students were posttested and their scores …

Improving Reading Comprehension Skills In Fifth Grade Students, Roberta T. Strassler

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

[No abstract provided]

Monday Update - March 24, 1986, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

Conserved Chromosomal Positions Of Dual Domains Of The Ets Protooncogene In Cats, Mice, And Humans, Dennis K. Watson, Mary J. Mcwilliams-Smith, Christine Kozak, Roger Reeves, John Gearheart, Michael F. Nunn, William Nash, John R. Fowle Iii, Peter Duesberg, Takis S. Papas, Stephen J. O'Brien

Biology Faculty Articles

The mammalian protooncogene homologue of the avian v-ets sequence from the E26 retrovirus consists of two sequentially distinct domains located on different chromosomes. Using somatic cell hybrid panels, we have mapped the mammalian homologue of the 5' v-ets-domain to chromosome 11 (ETS1) in man, to chromosome 9 (Ets-1) in mouse, and to chromosome D1 (ETS1) in the domestic cat. The mammalian homologue of the 3' v-ets domain was similarly mapped to human chromosome 21 (ETS2), to mouse chromosome 16 (Ets-2), and to feline chromosome C2 (ETS2). …

Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Audio-Tape And Accompanying Visuals In Hemodynamics As A Supplementary Teaching Aid For Human Anatomy And Physiology, Ranjani H. Selvadurai

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Difficulties associated with the comprehension of Hemodynamics in the Human Anatomy and Physiology course at NYCTC, had been the consensus of the course committee and large sector of the student clientele for some time. This had been attributed to the physical and mathematical principles involved in the topic. In addition, the material on the topic in the text used was found to be inadequate.

The purpose of the study was to develop, implement and evaluate an audiotape and accompanying handouts on the topic as a supplementary teaching aid in the health science learning center of New York City Technical College. …

Designing And Implementing A Computer Literacy Course For Academically Excellent Disadvantaged Intermediate Elementary Students, Ronny A. Einbinder

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author designed and implemented a computer literacy course for academically excellent disadvantaged intermediate elementary students. The author introduced the students to a wide range of computer related skills. This information was presented in an introductory manner in order to acquaint students with the varied uses of the computer in today's technological society. The program's aims were to teach computer literacy to academically high achieving students who had little or no previous computer knowledge or experience, to provide computer time for students whose environmental background has denied them equal access to computers, and to build higher level thinking skills. The …

The Alumni Network, February 1986 (Vol. Ii No. 1), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Evaluating The Early College Incentive Program, Jan O. Craddick

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

In order to address the problem of preparation that many rural Alaskans have when they first arrive at college. Sheldon Jackson College has developed a program, the Early College Incentive Program, designed to expose students to the learning and living requirements of college. The objective of this study was to determine whether participation in the Early College Incentive Program had a significant effect on participants preparation for college and attitude about college. The study compared the number of college preparatory courses taken, the grade point average for the college preparatory courses, and attitudes about college of participants with the same …

The Development Of A Competency Based One-Year Diploma Program Proposal For Medical Transcriptionist, Jane Ziegler

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

A major goal of the instructional divisions at Moraine Park Technical Institute (MPTI) is to identify, plan, implement, and evaluate [illegible] based academic programs that assist adult learners in fulfilling their educational and career goals. As far back as 1977, the need for a program for the Medical Transcriptionist was identified in the MPTI district. Prior to 1983 other priorities took precedence and the program was never developed.

In response to an identified staffing need in hospitals and clinics, MPTI requested permission from the Wisconsin Board of Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education to develop a program proposal. In April, 1983 …

Nova News, 1986, Nova University

Nova News

No abstract provided.

Reminiscence, Patty Rauch

Nova Law Review

No abstract provided.

Survey: Evidence, Mark M. Dobson, Randolph Braccialarghe

Nova Law Review

Twenty-one years ago Chief Justice Earl Warren appointed an advisory

committee to propose evidentiary rules for the federal courts,

thus beginning a movement which has worked a minor revolution in

substantive evidence law.

Nova University Center For The Study Of Law 1986-87 Catalog, Nova University

Shepard Broad College of Law Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.