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A Comparison Of Academic Achievement Between Students Participating In A Study Skills Workshop And Non-Participants 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 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 …

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 …

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

Huizenga Postgraduate Course Catalogs

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An Analysis Of Faculty And Student Perceptions Of Death Curricula In Wisconsin Associate Degree Nursing Programs, Jane Ziegler

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The purpose of this Major Applied Research Project was to investigate the variance in perceptions of faculty and students of the adequacy of death content in the curricula of the Wisconsin associate degree nursing programs. No prior research in this area could be found. About fifty-five percent of the 42,000 registered nurses in Wisconsin were prepared for practice by associate degree programs. Five hundred to eight hundred and fifty second-year students receive their basic education and graduate from the fifteen programs offering the associate degree yearly. Prior to this study there was no indication of the quality and quantity of …

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 …

An Evaluation Of Adequacy Of Selected Services, Conditions And Opportunities In Meeting The Academic And Personal Needs Of International Students At New York City Technical College, Ranjani H. Selvadurai

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The purpose of the study was to evaluate the adequacy of selected services, conditions and opportunities to international students in the academic areas of; proficiency in the English language, academic advisement, instructional practices, format of examinations and grading practices as well as in areas; finances, cultural adjustment and personal problems. Attempt was also made to determine how international students differed in perceptions of the adequacy of services, conditions and opportunities offered to the international student clientele by the college based on seven personal characteristics.

The population surveyed consisted of international students (157) except the twenty students who participated in establishing …

A Model System Design For Providing Adult Education Theory And Practice Information To Hospital-Based Educators In Texas, Michael P. West

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Texas Health Studies (THS), a non-profit education service organization, serves hospital-based educators as a primary client group. These educators traditionally come from a health services educational experience which emphasizes the provision of patient care rather than education. However, this educator is expected to provide quality education services to a wide variety of groups within the hospital setting. With the increase in accountability throughout the hospital, the hospital-based educator may experience an increase in pressure to demonstrate competency. Since Texas Health Studies is interested in providing both relevant and quality educational services to its client groups, the primary purpose of this …

The Effect Of Academic Preparedness On The Persistence Of Associate Degree Nursing Students, Carol L. Speyerer

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In order to determine whether variables exist that influence student persistence to graduation, a study was conducted on the effect of academic preparedness on successful completion of an Associate Degree Nursing program. Academic preparedness was determined by each entering student's assessment scores, completion of specific developmental courses, the number of credit hours earned toward the nursing degree plan, and the grade point average (G.P.A.) reflective of those hours prior to entering the first nursing course. Demographic information Included each student's age, sex, ethnicity, campus site of enrollment, and the semester of initial entry into nursing. The hypothesis was that there …

Monday Update - August 10, 1987, Nova University

The Update

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A Cost-Effectiveness Study Of The Two-Year Dental Hygiene Program At Fayetteville Technical Institute, Robert Kugelmann

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The purpose of this Major Applied Research Project was to determine the cost-effectiveness of the two-year Dental Hygiene Program at Fayetteville Technical Institute and to assess the employment opportunities for graduates of this program. Pressures have been mounting at the national, state, and institutional levels for administrators to justify their budget requests, particularly requests for health profession educational programs. This study of the cost - effectiveness of the Dental Hygiene Program addressed questions about program operations in quantitative terms using cost analysis. A cost-effectiveness study was conducted using data compiled on the operation of the Dental Hygiene Program for the …

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

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A demographic survey was conducted of English as a Second Language (ESL) students registered in the ESL program at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in fall 1986. The results of the survey were compared with a similar demographic survey conducted in the ESL program in fall 1982. The survey covered country of origin, native language, gender, years in the United States, age, and working status of the students' registration in the ESL program.

All of the ESL instructors surveyed the ESL students in their sections using a group oral survey instrument. One thousand seventy students were surveyed, eighty-nine percent …

Monday Update - July 27, 1987, Nova University

The Update

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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

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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 Development Of A Statewide Plan To Increase Enrollment In Vocational Centers And Implementation Of The Plan At Abbeville Career Center, Bobby L. Crosby

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Career Centers statewide have experienced declines in enrollment for several years. The absence of plan designed to address enrollment problems and to provide direction to the schools contributed to failure of many vocational programs. To address this problem the primary purpose of this study was to develop a plan to Increase enrollment by identifying the variables and key persons that affected enrollment patterns at other institutions and the Abbeville Career Center.

The results of this study provided a directional plan that Identified and addressed the essential variables that influenced enrollment nationwide and at the Abbeville Career Center. The plan also …

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 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 …

Monday Update - June 29, 1987, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

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 …

Development, Implementation And Evaluation Of The Regional Anatomy And Physiology Program In The Chicago City Colleges, Wilton J. Evans

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In the Chicago City Colleges, Malcolm X College is the major center of instruction for allied health students. An integral part of their training is in the area of anatomy and physiology. Malcolm X College is interested in increasing the profitability of the learning experience for the students in this area. These concerns led to the purpose of this study. the purpose of this study was to develop, to implement and to evaluate a regional anatomy and physiology course (RAP-H) utilizing a human cadaver. This course would significantly increase student academic progress in a core anatomy and physiology course within …

Determining The Effect Of Structured Remedial Training On Test Scores On A Standardized Firefighter Physical Agility Test, Ronald O. Kibby

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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 …

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 …

Utilizing A Quality Circle Team Approach To Design A Curriculum Resource Guide For The Tk-1 Teacher, Lynn F. Coleman

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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

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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 …

A Structured Writing Program To Improve Fluency And Attitudes Of Seventh Grade Students In A Basic English Program, Janifer Gorney

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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 …

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 …

Algebra, Computer Managed Instruction, Education Games, Equations, Graphs, 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. …

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 …