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Monday Update - May 18, 1987, Nova University

The Update

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1987 Commencement - Nova University Center For The Study Of Law - 11th Annual Law School Commencement, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

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Monday Update - May 04, 1987, Nova University

The Update

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The Utilization Of Student Activities As A Marketing Strategy At Broward Community College-South Campus, Thomas J. Ryan

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Broward Community College (BCC) has experienced a problem in declaring of traditional high school enrollment over the past two years. Standard articulation/recruitment agreement with local high schools had been directed at high school graduates. Because of this decline, the BCC Student Activities Department has been directed by the Vice President for Student Development to develop an aggressive student activities marketing model that selects a target market, chooses a competitive position, and develops and effective marketing mix to reach and serve the chosen market, and in so doing enhance the overall image of the College. This study determined: (1) how student …

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 …

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 …

Monday Update - April 20, 1987, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

Monday Update - April 06, 1987, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

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

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Bpm Notes - April 1987, Nova University

BPM Notes

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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) …

Designing And Implementing An Observable Measure For Teacher Usage Of Structure And Consistency In Working With Autistic Students, Allen H. Navlen

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The inappropriate behavior of autistic students and teachers confusion, as to handling the students, was addressed by the design of an observable measure for teacher usage of structure and consistency in working with autistic students. The main thrust of this paper was to provide support to teachers so that they would handle students in a consistent manner in a structured classroom setting. Methods used were daily observation and meetings with feedback provided to teachers in a positive manner. The subjects responded favorably to the methods involved and implemented a structured and consistent environment for their students.

Achievement Grade Comparison Between Students Taught By Traditional Lecture Method And By Programmed Logic For Automated Teaching Operations (Plato), Perla Miranda-Kushida

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

As an educational instruction, Malcom X College has recognized the need to improve student learning and instructional strategies as a primary solution to the problem of student attrition rates and low motivation and achievement scores. The City Colleges of Chicago found that approaches associated with an increased in student courses completion rates included the use of individualized computer-based FLATO system, among others. Investing heavily on PLATO, Malcom X College has instituted the computer operation system which is used by the college faculty for both supplementary and independent instruction of students.

Because of lack of existing evidence to support PLATO’s effectiveness …

Monday Update - March 23, 1987, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Revised Curriculum For The Dietetic Technology - Nutrition Program At Malcolm X College, Perla Miranda-Kushida

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Within the governance of Malcom X College as an educational institution, the Dietetic Technology (DT)-Nutrition program underwent an intensive audit in order to identify its strengths and weaknesses as a program and make corresponding changes as needed for the benefit of the students and the college as a whole. As a result of this audit, a need for curriculum revision was established so that the DT-Nutrition program can meet new expectations and demands by the students, the employment field for dietetic technicians, and the accreditation agency: hence, the culmination of the old program and the emergence of a new curriculum …

Monday Update - March 09, 1987, Nova University

The Update

No abstract provided.

A Model For Teacher-Directed Evaluation Of New Instructional Program At Sheridan Vocational-Technical Center: Travel Agency Operations., Barbara S. Deturk

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The purpose of this Major Applied Research Project was to develop a model for teacher-directed evaluation of elements that impact on instructional effectiveness at Sheridan Vocational-Technical Center. The problem was that there was no process in place for teachers to initiate and then participate in the evaluation of their new instructional programs. The research question was: Can generic evaluation instruments be developed that could assess program quality in terms of context and process for the purpose of improving new vocational programs?

Three evaluation instruments were developed to be utilized by the new Travel Agency Operations students, the advisory committee, and …

Development And Implementation Of A Program To Improve The Effectiveness Of Substitute Teachers, Connie E. Boutwell

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

The author developed a program to aid regular classroom teachers in development of lesson plans for substitute teachers and to assist the substitute teachers in the implementation of those plans. The program's objectives were to improve substitutes' performance, to have substitutes follow teacher's lesson and and leave summaries of their classroom activities for the regular teacher.

The strategy was directed to the administrators, the classroom teachers and the substitutes. Substitutes were given information packets giving them directions concerning attendance and other school-wide policies. Teachers were given model lesson plans and suggestions. Administrators assessed evaluations of the substitutes by the teachers …

Developing A Publication Containing Elementary Teachers’ Successful Mathematics Instruction Strategies, Susan M. Syster

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Mathematics teachers are trained to assess students' abilities and instructional needs. Many teachers utilize creative teaching strategies, games, and various media to meet those needs. Surveys indicate that teachers are constantly searching for new skill instruction strategies, time savers, games, materials, and other ways to improve teaching in mathematics classrooms. In order to meet the needs expressed by educators concerning busy schedules and the lack of time to get together with fellow teachers to share ideas and visit each others' classrooms, a mathematics publication (to be distributed district-wide) was developed to address these needs. The publication was written by and …

Developing An Information Handbook To Improve The Professional Orientation Of Beginning Media Specialists, Jane H. Hargett

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

After a survey of media specialists in a rapidly growing school district and Interviews with 10 library media supervisors in other school districts. It was determined that an Information handbook would improve the professional orientation of beginning media specialists by increasing their understanding of district policies and procedures. Policies and procedures were excerpted from two district policy books, and guidelines were taken from standard works on library administration. The format and organization of the handbook was designed to allow for easy revision. Library Media services Information Handbook was presented to the target group of beginning media specialists during individual orientation …

The Alumni Network, February 1987 (Vol. Iii No. 1), Nova University

Alumni Network Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Educational Support Program For Student Athletes At South Mountain Community College, Douglas Arthur Ferguson

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

Student athletes have been identified as having difficulty achieving academically in the college setting due to their time commitment to athletics. Student athletes face demands from two separate bureaucratic worlds: the college’s academic setting and the national office that determines eligibility. Student athletes are expected to excel as athletes and to be adequate in academics. Concern about the balance between academics and athletics has been debated by educators for years.

The purpose of this study was to bridge these two areas by developing an educational support program for student athletes at South Mountain Community College (SMCC) in Phoenix, Arizona.

The …

Increasing Teacher Awareness Of Gifted Child Identification And Referral Criteria, Jacqueline Lea Terrell

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

This practicum is concerned with increasing teacher awareness of the gifted child identification and referral criteria by utilizing the four following information dissemination techniques: (1) One-on-one contacts with each classroom teacher by researcher at practicum site (2) Distributing gifted child characteristics information cards with referral system flow chart created by author featuring an original comparison of gifted student traits to a modern ice cream parlor menu (3) Administering pre and post surveys (4) Arranging tours of local gifted resource center for classroom teachers from practicum site.

The results of this practicum reflected an increase in the knowledge and interest of …

1987-1988 Nova University In Brief, Nova Southeastern University

Undergraduate Programs Course Catalogs

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Nova University Doctor Of Education In Computer Education [1987], Nova University

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

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Nova University Programs For Higher Education 1987-1988 Catalog, Nova University

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

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Nova University National Ed.D. Program For Educational Leaders 1987-1988 Catalog, Nova University

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

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Development Of An Instructional Module For Beginning And Low-Intermediate English As A Second Language Students At The Borough Of Manhattan Community College, Linda R. Markstein

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive

In 1985, the faculty Council of the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) passed a resolution that severely limited the courses that English as a second language (ESL) students could take outside of the developmental area. As a result of this resolution, ESL students were getting much less exposure to print than they had previously: thus, a critical need developed for new materials that offered beginning and low-intermediate level ESL students significant exposure to reading and that integrated reading and writing so that theses students could efficiently and effectively develop their English skills.

The need for new materials meeting these …

Nova University Educational Specialist Degree In Computer-Based Learning [No Date], Nova University

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

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