Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Curriculum (3)
- Elementary Education (3)
- Students (3)
- Computer Literacy (2)
- Educational Leadership (2)
-
- Gifted Education (2)
- Instruction (2)
- Program Implementation (2)
- Abilities (1)
- Achievement (1)
- Adopt-A-School (1)
- Alternative Education (1)
- Anatomy and Physiology (1)
- Attitudes (1)
- Behavior Modification Program (1)
- Behavioral Disorders (1)
- Bilingual Education (1)
- Broadcast Journalism (1)
- Business Clubs (1)
- Coaching (1)
- Collaborative Practices (1)
- Communication Skills (1)
- Communication media (1)
- Communication research. (1)
- Communication theory (1)
- Community and School Relations (1)
- Computer Applications (1)
- Computer Assisted Instruction (1)
- Computer Education (1)
- Computer Networks (1)
Articles 1 - 23 of 23
Full-Text Articles in Education
Creating A Skill Tracker For Junior High School Mathematics Standards Related Directly To Computers, Josephine H. Lair
Creating A Skill Tracker For Junior High School Mathematics Standards Related Directly To Computers, Josephine H. Lair
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
[no abstract available]
A Program For Improving Student Achievement In The Geography Related Performance Standards Of The American History Curriculum, Michael C. Richardson
A Program For Improving Student Achievement In The Geography Related Performance Standards Of The American History Curriculum, Michael C. Richardson
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The program involved the development of materials for the instruction and testing of geography related performance standards to the American History curriculum. The program’s aim were twofold: 1) to assist the teacher in that materials were not available and 2) to address the problem of low achievement of the students in their basic geographical knowledge and its application to American History. The problems addressed by this practicum were identified by both teacher questionnaire and student pre-tests. Over nine-week period, students constructed a historical atlas of maps which correlated with the students/ regular history studies. Students also received a study guide …
Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Intervention Strategy To Address The Low Career Placement And College-Going Rate Of Graduates Of A Health Careers Magnet School., Mitchell J. Bienia
Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of An Intervention Strategy To Address The Low Career Placement And College-Going Rate Of Graduates Of A Health Careers Magnet School., Mitchell J. Bienia
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
It was the purpose of this study to determine reasons why less than one-third of the graduates of highly specialized secondary vocational school offering training in six specific entry level health careers has very low placement results in the field of training. Once reasons for poor placement were discovered, strategies were developed to improve training-related placement results through employment or continuing education. An evaluation procedure was developed to determine the effectiveness of the strategies recommended. Procedures for this study were three-fold. First, a telephone survey was conducted of a random sample of graduates of the Health Careers Center who were …
A Comparison Of Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hour Requirements At Selected Bible Colleges., Ronald C. Kroll
A Comparison Of Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hour Requirements At Selected Bible Colleges., Ronald C. Kroll
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The board of directors at Practical Bible Training School (PBTS) has directed the administration and faculty to develop a baccalaureate degree program, the first degree offered by PBTS in its eighty-eight year history. The purpose of this practicum was to compare the baccalaureate degrees and credit hour requirements for degrees offered by institutions accredited by the American Association of Bible Colleges (AABC) to identify appropriate norms at colleges similar to PBTS. A questionnaire was sent to the chief academic officer at the ninety-six AABC member and candidate schools to gather data on the degrees offered and the number of credit …
Integration Of Adult Education And Patient Education Concepts Into A Conceptual Framework For Health Education., Jennie Ann Stone
Integration Of Adult Education And Patient Education Concepts Into A Conceptual Framework For Health Education., Jennie Ann Stone
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The AHE Matrix (Adult Health Education Matrix) is a conceptual model for the practice of client health education. It depicts the integration of adult education principles and practices into the concept of patient education. It reintegrated the concept of patient education into the broader, more inclusive concept of health education utilizing the Preventative Intervention Theory, which includes the concepts of health promotion, restoration, and the rehabilitation as an organizing framework. The model is depicted diagrammatically and assumptions, definitions, and rationales were also formulated to provide an explanation of the relationship among the three components: Health, Client Health Education and Adult …
A Comparison Of The Academic Performance Of Word Processing Students Experiencing A Personalized System Of Instruction And Those Experiencing Traditional Lecture Instruction., Sandra J. Goodwin
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The purpose of this study was to determine if a significant difference existed between the academic performance of students taught through a personalized system of instruction (PSI) and those taught through traditional lecture instruction in the word processing course at Clark County Community College in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The problem of student complaints regarding PSI was apparent. In addition, there were complaints regarding the variety and number of different types of equipment and computer software, the lack of space, and the lack of instructors for traditional lecture instruction. However, it was not known if there was a significant difference …
Improving Spelling Performance Of Sixth Grade Students Using Eclectic Spelling Strategies And A Cognitive-Based Approach, Marilyn L. Frieling
Improving Spelling Performance Of Sixth Grade Students Using Eclectic Spelling Strategies And A Cognitive-Based Approach, Marilyn L. Frieling
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The poor spelling performance of a group of sixth graders was addressed by utilizing the Informal Spelling Inventory suggested by Mann and Suiter (1974). This criterion – referenced test determined that nine members of the sixth grade class scored well below grade level expectations in spelling. A cognitive – based approach and eclectic spelling strategies were implemented with the target group in order to improve their spelling achievement. The results indicated a cognitive-based approach through phonetic instruction and rule generalizations increased levels of achievement in the target group. Students within the group demonstrated positive attitudinal changes. Purposeful writing became one …
Increasing The Disadvantaged Preschool Child's Ability To Follow Oral Directions Through Cooking Experiences, Elizabeth A. Karas
Increasing The Disadvantaged Preschool Child's Ability To Follow Oral Directions Through Cooking Experiences, Elizabeth A. Karas
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author developed and implemented a program to increase the preschool disadvantaged child's ability to follow oral directions. The program's aims were to help the child to follow one, two, and three step oral directions given by a teacher which is considered a minimum competency for entrance into the district's kindergarten reading program. The program contained the following basic components: Pretesting of children to ascertain their score on a prereading readiness subtest called "Following Oral Directions”; inservice for parents to encourage their understanding and home cooperation; implementation of cooking activities in the classroom; participation of parents in similar home activities; …
Teaching Elementary School Teachers To Use Logo With Gifted Students, Jeanette Christie Lis
Teaching Elementary School Teachers To Use Logo With Gifted Students, Jeanette Christie Lis
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author addressed the problem of meeting the needs of elementary school gifted students in the mainstream computer literacy instruction. The objectives of the practicum were to provide the teachers with a knowledge of Logo commands and concepts and to help the teachers develop a positive attitude toward the use of Logo. Twelve workshop sessions were held for the target group of eight teachers. The teachers received instruction in the computer programming language Logo. A study guide and sample programs, developed by this author, served as the basis for instruction. The guide contains theoretical background information about Logo plus related …
Implementing The Odyssey Of The Mind Program For Creative Students, Judy A. Macleod
Implementing The Odyssey Of The Mind Program For Creative Students, Judy A. Macleod
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
As an extracurricular activity. The Odyssey of the Mind program was offered to any student whose needs transcended the academic program, who needed more creativity, higher level thinking skills, and group interaction. Volunteer parent coaches provided creative problem solving techniques to groups of five to seven children, supplementing and transcending the academic skills being taught in the classroom. The Torrance Test of Creativity, (1974) administered at the inception and conclusion of the four month program, indicated that students increased their creativity in originality and elaboration. Informal questionnaires completed by coaches and students reflected improvement in the affective domain. Students demonstrated …
The Development And Use Of An Assessment Process To Determine Community Awareness, Attitudes, And Use Of College Programs And Services At A Selected Off-Campus Center., Richard E. Hoehlein
The Development And Use Of An Assessment Process To Determine Community Awareness, Attitudes, And Use Of College Programs And Services At A Selected Off-Campus Center., Richard E. Hoehlein
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
Tidewater Community College has had a long-standing commitment to make its education al offerings as accessible as possible to the citizens in its service area by using numerous off-campus sites for delivery of credit courses. However, only limited information had previously been collected concerning the characteristics, expectations, and level of involvement of the populations for whom these outreach activities are provided. This study was designed as a community assessment focused on the adults living in a residential area (8,900 homes) within the city of Virginia Beach, Virginia that is served by one of the college ' s off-campus centers (located …
A Comparison Of Music Program Requirements At Selected Christian Colleges For Use As An Articulation Model At Practical Bible Training School., Ronald C. Kroll
A Comparison Of Music Program Requirements At Selected Christian Colleges For Use As An Articulation Model At Practical Bible Training School., Ronald C. Kroll
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
Music majors at the three year Bible college Practical Bible Training School (PBTS) have been unable to transfer music credits to other colleges to complete baccalaureate degrees due to a dissimilarity in program requirements. The purpose of this practicum was to compare program requirements at Christian colleges where PBTS graduates were likely to transfer, identifying common courses at these institutions to be used as the core of a new, transferable music program at PBTS. Catalogs from 44 colleges representing 113 music programs were obtained, and required courses were analyzed for all programs according to kind of college (Bible or liberal …
Development Of A Staff Program To Implement Direct Instruction In Critical Thinking, Linda G. Cartlidge
Development Of A Staff Program To Implement Direct Instruction In Critical Thinking, Linda G. Cartlidge
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author developed a critical thinking staff development program utilizing a coaching model. The program's objectives were to increase student participation and ultimately school achievement through direct instruction in critical thinking. The strategy was administered over a ten week period. The writer trained four teachers representative of grades 9-12 from different curricula areas grade and ability levels. Classes were presented in two critical thinking strategies, concept attainment development by Jerome Bruner and Taba inductive developed by Hilda Taba. A coaching model based on Bruce Joyce and Beverly Showers' work was utilized as a means of implementation. An initial staff critical …
Proposed Television Production Program For Senior High School Students To Develop Critical Thinking Skills, Nancy Dale
Proposed Television Production Program For Senior High School Students To Develop Critical Thinking Skills, Nancy Dale
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The purpose of the Practicum herewith presented was to create a high school television production that would develop and improve the broadcast journalism student's critical thinking skills. The method proposed to accomplish the task set forth, was a five minute daily newscast written, produced and telecast by the broadcast journalism students. The focus of the newscast, broadcast over closed circuit cable TV to the school community, are the events, accomplishments, and activities of the high school population. The broadcast journalism students were responsible for gathering information, organizing the information into 30 second and 60 second reports, and presenting the information …
Sponsor A Middle School Student (Sams Program), Mary Patt Kennedy
Sponsor A Middle School Student (Sams Program), Mary Patt Kennedy
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
This practicum addresses reducing the out-of-school suspension rate for emotionality handicapped students through a program designed to increase a positive attitude toward school. The students worked closely with the family, the sponsor, and the teacher to develop appropriate in-school behaviors; consequently eliminating the need for out-of-school suspension. The program trained students to become productive members of society by modeling the behavior of the adults around them. The Sponsor A Middle School program offered a highly incentive program with built-in success experiences. The primary goal of SAMS was to change the attitudes and actions of students, parents, teachers and community members …
Development Of A Computer Program To Improve Sixth Graders Use Of A Local Area Network, Shirley S. Castoldi
Development Of A Computer Program To Improve Sixth Graders Use Of A Local Area Network, Shirley S. Castoldi
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
This practicum was developed in response to a concern that a week-long Orientation Program did not eliminate the difficulties experienced by sixth graders "signing- on" the school’s Local Area Network. Class printouts demonstrated a noticeable discrepancy between the number of skills students were programmed to complete and the actual number completed. To remedy this situation, a computer program was developed to introduce practicum participants to networking; to explain the "signing-on" process in a clear, concise way; and to demonstrate the proper use of the computer control keys needed to successfully use the networking software. Results showed marked improvement in the …
Oral Vocabulary Development Program For A Transitional First Grade Program, Jean A. Humlicek
Oral Vocabulary Development Program For A Transitional First Grade Program, Jean A. Humlicek
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The purpose of this project was to improve the academic performance of transitional first grade students by developing the students’ oral vocabularies. The researcher developed a 12 week vocabulary development curriculum; by using a natural language approach 104 words were introduced. The classroom teacher presented the daily 20 minute lessons. Pre- and post-implementation vocabulary ages were measured with the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-Revised (PPVT-R). Pretest vocabulary ages ranged from two years and zero months to five years and four months. Final test results indicated the vocabulary ages of the 19 participating students increased and average of 11 months. Individual student …
An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Leadership Experience Opportunity Program Designed To Provide Developmental Experiences For Potential Educators, Bertha Carswell
An Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of The Leadership Experience Opportunity Program Designed To Provide Developmental Experiences For Potential Educators, Bertha Carswell
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The author examined the effectiveness of the Leadership Experience Program (LEO), a new and innovative program designed to prepare assistant principals to become effective principles. Participants were able to respond to questions related to the three main components: Administrative Skills, Instructional Leadership Skills, and Interpersonal Relations Skills, the results showed that LEO was a successful means of training administrative. Recommendations included involving teachers, parents and cooperating principles in future evaluations of the summer program.
Validation Of An Aeronautical Decision-Making Training Program For U.S. Air Force Pilots At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University., John E. Phipps
Validation Of An Aeronautical Decision-Making Training Program For U.S. Air Force Pilots At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University., John E. Phipps
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
A study was conducted to validate a previously developed training program designed to teach decision-making skills to U.S. Air Force Pilots. Of particular interest was whether or not pilot decision-making skills could be advanced through a training program specifically designed to teach judgmental skills as supplied to the flight environment. Two groups of students were randomly selected from amongst volunteers solicited from students currently enrolled in flight training of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. A pre-test designed to measure decision-making abilities was administered to the students in both groups following the pre-test the Aeronautical Decision-Making Training Program for U.S Air Force Pilots …
The Influence Of Socio-Economic Class On Scores On The College-Level Academic Skills Test When Prior Academic Achievement Is Controlled., Harry T. Albertson
The Influence Of Socio-Economic Class On Scores On The College-Level Academic Skills Test When Prior Academic Achievement Is Controlled., Harry T. Albertson
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
Students enrolled in Florida public colleges and universities are required to pass a test of college-level communication and computation skills (the CLAST) prior to receiving an Associate in Arts Degree or entering the junior year. Evidence from a variety of studies, however, seems to indicate that students from low socio-economic strata perform less well academically, and especially on standardized tests such as the CLAST, than do students from average to above average socio-economic strata. If this evidence is marginally representative of true population proclivities, lower socio-economic students in Florida are at a disadvantage in terms of completing a four-year degree. …
Producing And Implementing A Video-Recorded Word Processing Tutorial In A Community College Closed-Entry, Open-Exit Microcomputer Lab, Patricia A. Pelachik
Producing And Implementing A Video-Recorded Word Processing Tutorial In A Community College Closed-Entry, Open-Exit Microcomputer Lab, Patricia A. Pelachik
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The study revolved around word processing students at a community college and the elective use of a tutorial video while working independently in a lab. The study recorded the frequency of unit use of the tutorial and the most frequent purpose of use. Students viewed the tutorial as a preview, a source of technical assistance for problem solution, or as a review when text assignments had been completed. Student comments at the close of the study measure the availability of technical assistance while working in the lab compared to a previous class not having access to tutorial video assistance. The …
The Development, Implementation, And Evaluation Of A Student Guide Incorporating A Conceptual Framework In A Nursing Program Curriculum., Nancy Cowan
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The conceptual framework used by Chabot College's Associate. Degree nursing program was criticized by the State Board of Nursing and by the nursing students as lacking in clarity and consistency in faculty implementation. The faculty subsequently discussed the need to formalized the conceptual framework and its implementation into a written guide book for use by both faculty and students. The purpose of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a guide book that would incorporate the conceptual framework of the nursing program's curriculum. The guide book was developed by the nursing faculty. Plans for its distribution to faculty and …
A Process To Credential The Registered Nurse As First Assistant During Surgery, Marilyn A. Hunter
A Process To Credential The Registered Nurse As First Assistant During Surgery, Marilyn A. Hunter
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The evolution of contemporary medical practice over the past 30 years is extraordinary. This researcher has observed medical practitioners with many years of preparation in the role as first assistant to the surgeon. When phrases as "cost effective and cost containment" were verbalized it was obvious radical changes were to be made. As time went by non-physicians were employed as first assistants. These individuals attained certification by going through rigorous training programs for surgical assistants. Registered nurses were assigned to assist the surgeons in surgery. An on-the-job training was taking place. Unfortunately, only the practical application of surgical assisting was …