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Twenty-First Century Military Education: A Case Study With Analyses And Projections Of Current And Anticipated Programs, Lillian H. Stewart
Twenty-First Century Military Education: A Case Study With Analyses And Projections Of Current And Anticipated Programs, Lillian H. Stewart
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Changes in funding and emphases for military education programs are heavily influenced by the national and international politics climate. Restricted funding for Army Continuing Education System (ACES) programs and downsizing for the Army mandate close scrutiny of current and anticipated programs to determine optimum benefits to the Army for dollars spent. The research project employed the case study method to examine five current program area of emphases for trends in cost and participation, and for anticipated future need for each program. Past records of participation and funding were graphed and extrapolated to project trends. Four new or projected initiatives were …
Family Strengths Among Black Families In Alaska: A Case Study, Washington W. Brown Jr.
Family Strengths Among Black Families In Alaska: A Case Study, Washington W. Brown Jr.
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The idea of a strong family is a very subjective concept. A strength, according to one set of criteria, could easily be interpreted as a weakness according to another set of criteria--and vice-versa. Most scholars of the family would agree that a strong bond of affection between family members is usually an asset. But if this affection is manifested in extremely dependent and stifling relationships among family members, such a bond would generally be characterized as a "pathological" liability. The family has traditionally provided the foundation for society, and, though in contemporary America some of its functions have been absorbed …
Using Critical Thinking To Improve Achievement: An Inservice And Instructional Program For New Castle Middle School., Janet Lacy
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Utilizing Integrative Approaches To Increase Academic Efficiency In Eighth Grade At-Risk Learners., Mattie B.H Gay
Utilizing Integrative Approaches To Increase Academic Efficiency In Eighth Grade At-Risk Learners., Mattie B.H Gay
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This report describes four aspects of a two-year research project to promote an efficacy continuum as a school based paradigm in the face of infusion overload and fragmented instructional delivery system mandates. The targeted group is "at risk" Yellow House eighth grade students for which the project intervenes. The planning and implementation phases of the practicum facilitates renewal, continuity and integration of proposed system goals although the system is in constant upheaval and flux because of the change in two State Chief Officers. The practicum initiates a school wide metacognitive study- thinking skills program to routinize independent skill development to …
The Use Of Cooperative Learning Strategies To Improve Achievement And Self Esteem Levels Among A Group Of Middle School Perceptually Impaired Students., John R. Dorney
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This report described a program for improving student achievement, as measured by the California Test of Basic Skills, and levels of self-esteem, as measured by the Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale, in a middle school in a suburban/rural district of middle to upper middle class population. Analysis of problem symptoms revealed initial perceptual impairments, low levels of self-esteem relative to intellectual and school factors, and a consistent history of below grade level achievement levels. Contributing factors were also found to exist in familial structure and attendance and behavioral factors. The research project sought to improve student performance in these areas through …
Developing And Implementing A Plan To Improve The Science Achievement Of Students In Kindergarten Through The Fifth Grade At Western Union Elementary School., Jerry T. Cross
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This practicum had four components. The first part involved assessing the current status of the science instruction at all grade levels in Union County. The assessment included investigation of teachers’ methods and procedures for teaching science, and their attitude toward science. The second component involved the continuation of the science lab at the writer’s school. The writer was responsible for assembling science materials from throughout the school, ordering new materials from school funds made available for the lab, preparing a science lab schedule for teachers kindergarten through grade five, and compiling an inventory list of lab materials for each teacher. …
Improving Language Skills At The Harker-Wylie Elementary School Through The Science Content Area., Joseph M. Poedubicky
Improving Language Skills At The Harker-Wylie Elementary School Through The Science Content Area., Joseph M. Poedubicky
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This report describes a program to improve language skills for the elementary students, grade one through grade six, at the Harkex-Wylie Elementary School. Review of students reading placement, based on Ginn Criteria Reference Test scores, indicated that 46 percent of students are reading below grade level. On the language subtest of the 1988 California Achievement Test, 44 percent of the students scored below the 50th normal curve equivalent. The following factors were identified in this Research Project as possible causal factors: a single instructional methodology used for the teaching of reading, the limited usage of the language arts experience approach …
A Study To Develop A Multicultural Orientation Program For Staff And Faculty, Carlos S. Moran
A Study To Develop A Multicultural Orientation Program For Staff And Faculty, Carlos S. Moran
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The purpose of this project was to identify the practical components of a successful multicultural orientation program for faculty and staff at West Coast Christian College. The case study method was utilized as a problem-solving process to determine the multicultural needs of the college community, to identify current practices in multicultural programs and other institutions and to develop the program with a plan for implementation and evaluation. These methods of investigation utilize in this project included a review of significant and relevant literature about multicultural orientation issues in general, race, relations, campus, climate, multicultural, orientation, program, guidelines, staffing, and program …
Revision Of The Computer Technology Curriculum At Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Based On Small Business Training Needs, James E. Mcdonnell
Revision Of The Computer Technology Curriculum At Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Based On Small Business Training Needs, James E. Mcdonnell
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (O-C Tech) is one of sixteen two-year institutions comprising the statewide comprehensive technical education system in South Carolina. At O-C Tech, over sixty-three percent of the students register for computer technology courses. Many of these students discover that the series of computer courses they are taking may not qualify them for an entry-level position in local small businesses. This results in increased attrition and loss of money and time for students. The purpose of this major applied research project was to provide O-C Tech's Computer Technology (CPT) department with a model microcomputer applications curriculum and a sense …
Development And Analysis Of A Comprehensive Program For The Implementation Of Site Based Management Into The Milwaukee Public Schools, Clement L. Magner
Development And Analysis Of A Comprehensive Program For The Implementation Of Site Based Management Into The Milwaukee Public Schools, Clement L. Magner
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In October 1986, the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of School Directors appointed a broadly based committee to study the feasibility of Site Based Management (SBM) for the MPS. The committee was comprised of varied staff from the educational community including elementary, secondary and college levels. Also included were business and professional people from the Milwaukee community. In March of 1987, the committee delivered their report to the Board. The committee recommended that the MPS establish SBM in all of the 140 school buildings, starting with a small number of volunteer pilot schools. In the fall of 1987, ten schools …
A Feasibility Study For The Development Of A Continuing Professional Education Program And Contract Training Services At Bauder College, Joanne Di Benedetto
A Feasibility Study For The Development Of A Continuing Professional Education Program And Contract Training Services At Bauder College, Joanne Di Benedetto
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National Education Corporation, boulder College Campus of Fort Lauderdale, Florida has recently been required to eliminate three degree grinding programs. National Education Corporation, on October 1989, began an extensive reorganization and adjustment program, which included cutbacks, school, closings, and the elimination of various programs at several schools. This reorganization and adjustment was considered essential by the corporation because of the financial difficulties encountered by many of the schools and the drastic decline in the corporate stock values from $30.00 per share to less than $6.00 per share. The Corporation, in an attempt to increase enrollments, eliminated unprofitable programs and schools, …
Using Critical Thinking Skills To Improve Achievement: An Inservice And Instruction Program., Dolores L. Higgins
Using Critical Thinking Skills To Improve Achievement: An Inservice And Instruction Program., Dolores L. Higgins
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This Major Applied Research Project proposed three specific ways to improve the Critical Thinking Skills of students at the Carrie Downie Elementary School as measured by standardized achievement test results, increased placement of students in the Colonial School District's program for the gifted, and the inclusion of critical thinking skills in teacher's daily lessons. During the course of this project, 50 underachieving students were given a learning styles inventory to assess their specific learning needs. Inservice for teachers was conducted to review the results of this inventory and provided instruction in other areas related to thinking skills, such as questioning, …
Improving Kindergarten Achievement Via Hands-On Teaching: A Developmental Approach., Henry O. Hollimon Jr.
Improving Kindergarten Achievement Via Hands-On Teaching: A Developmental Approach., Henry O. Hollimon Jr.
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This report describes a program to improve the achievement of the kindergarten students at the primary school in Charles City County. The instructional program was structured and academic in nature. Developmental hands-on instructional procedures needed for kindergarten-age children was not used. School administrators encouraged the situation in order to have the children reading by the time the entered first grade. All of the kindergarten teachers were not endorsed in kindergarten or early childhood education, and no inservice teacher-training specific to the instructional needs of that grade had been provided by the school division. The results were students scoring below the …
Improving The Delivery Of Academic Advising At West Coast Christian College, Joseph W. Laing
Improving The Delivery Of Academic Advising At West Coast Christian College, Joseph W. Laing
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The purposes of this project were to identify the procedures and processes that affect the advising relationship and retention at West Coast Christian College, to discover what is being done to enhance academic advising in other postsecondary institutions that have similar organizational features to West Coast Christian College, and to devise directives to improve academic advising and enhance retention at West Coast Christian College. Answers were sought through five research questions to provide information about strengths and weaknesses of the existing advising program at West Coast Christian College: the student and advisor perception of academic advising at the College, the …
A Study Of A Baccalaureate Degree Curriculum In Hospitality Management, Joseph B. Gregg
A Study Of A Baccalaureate Degree Curriculum In Hospitality Management, Joseph B. Gregg
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The Florida International University School of Hospitality Management program has been in existence since 1973. It is the only university program rated by Florida's Board of Regents as a "Distinguished Program" and is consistently ranked by educational and industry leaders as one or the top four programs of its kind in the United States. The undergraduate program consists of fifty-five courses on a 3000-4000 level, and they are taught by a distinguished faculty or thirty-five professors, plus adjuncts and visiting lecturers from the industry. In 1990 the school moved into its own $10 million state-of-the-art facility on the university's North …
An Investigation To Determine The Prevalence Of Starvation Dieting Among High School Students As Affected By Gender, Race And Socioeconomic Status, Michal Lee Erickson
An Investigation To Determine The Prevalence Of Starvation Dieting Among High School Students As Affected By Gender, Race And Socioeconomic Status, Michal Lee Erickson
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The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of anorexia nervosa, or extreme starvation dieting, among high school students as affected by gender, race and socioeconomic status. Three hundred Dade County high school students (one hundred from each of three high schools) were used in this study. School sites were chosen by their socioeconomic status as determined by the percentage of free or reduced lunches as listed in Statistical Highlights, 1989-1990, published by the Dade County Planning Department. All 300 students were administered the Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI), a self report questionnaire designed to assess the cognitive and …
Developing A Self-Directed Computer Training Program For El Camino College Faculty, Donald F. Mcallister
Developing A Self-Directed Computer Training Program For El Camino College Faculty, Donald F. Mcallister
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
This study arose from discussions with the deans of instruction of El Camino College, California, during which it appeared that there was a need to develop self-directed faculty training programs in the use of computers. There was little necessity to convince the computer-literate faculty that microcomputers should be used in their educational activities. However, it was difficult to make faculty who were not computer-literate see the usefulness of microcomputers in their work, or to convince them to take advantage of existing staff development programs in computer training. Developing self-directed programs in computer training and basic computer literacy seemed to be …
Use Of Selected Elements Of Patient Perception Of Care In The Evaluation Of Clinical Training, Patrick J. Goff
Use Of Selected Elements Of Patient Perception Of Care In The Evaluation Of Clinical Training, Patrick J. Goff
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The purpose of this study was to develop a role for the patient perception of care provided by the student doctor within the educational program at Palmer College. The Council on Chiropractic Education, the federally recognized accrediting body of the profession, has indicated that the perception of care by the patient receiving that care should be an important outcome measure of the education process in the colleges. At the time of this study the patient's perception of care was not used in evaluating clinical competence. A review of the literature resulted in the selection of the Patient-Doctor Interaction Scale (PDIS) …
A Study To Develop A Revised And Expanded Program In Developmental Mathematics For Prince George's Community College, Tony G. Williams
A Study To Develop A Revised And Expanded Program In Developmental Mathematics For Prince George's Community College, Tony G. Williams
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The purpose of this study was to develop a revised and expanded program in developmental mathematics for Prince George's Community College in Largo, MD. This study addressed several concerns of the department: (1) the lesser effectiveness of self-paced instruction; (2) the attitudes and perceptions of developmental students toward mathematics; (3) the high failure rate for the program; (4) the increasing numbers of skill-deficient students, particularly nontraditional students; and (5) the use of staff development. The procedures for the study involved the use of a faculty survey, a student survey, interviews with key administrators, interviews at other institutions, and a review …
Development Of A Test And Establishment Of A Cut Score For The National Fire Academy Chemistry Of Hazardous Materials Course, Burton Adrian Clark
Development Of A Test And Establishment Of A Cut Score For The National Fire Academy Chemistry Of Hazardous Materials Course, Burton Adrian Clark
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The purpose of this Major Applied Research Project (MARP) was to develop a valid and reliable test instrument and to establish a reasonable cut score for the National Fire Academy's (NFA) Chemistry of Hazardous Materials course final exam. In addition, a test technical manual was written based on the American Psychological Association's Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. 1985. There were nine research questions addressed in this MARP: (1) Were test development procedures based on correct educational methodology? (2) Does the test have content validity? (3) Does the test have domain validity? (4) Has an optimal cut score for the …
The Development Of An Individualized Instructional System For Health Care Ethics, Charles Carroll
The Development Of An Individualized Instructional System For Health Care Ethics, Charles Carroll
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
Daytona Beach Community College offers training in eight allied health areas including dental assisting, surgical technology, respiratory care, medical record technology, health unit coordinator, radiology technology, human services and child development. Students enrolled in these programs currently do not receive any formal course work or training in the area of ethics. A survey of the allied health instructors indicated three reasons for the lack of instruction in the area of ethics: (1) lack of formal training in the area by the instructors, (2) lack of time to thoroughly research the topic, (3) a lack of time in the program's curriculum …
The Development Of A Recruitment Program For Flight Faculty At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, John E. Phipps
The Development Of A Recruitment Program For Flight Faculty At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, John E. Phipps
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a private institution offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs in aviation related fields. Members of the staff of Embry-Riddle's Flight Technology Department were concerned about the department's continued ability to attract sufficient quantities of qualified applicants for flight industry faculty positions given current trends in the industry. In response to those concerns a comprehensive plan for the recruitment of flight faculty was developed to meet both present and future departmental needs. The research question investigated as a part of this developmental project was what steps need to be taken to ensure that Embry-Riddle is able to …
A Comparative Analysis Of Student Success On The College Level Academic Skills Test When Instructor Characteristics Are Considered, Anna M. Puzsik
A Comparative Analysis Of Student Success On The College Level Academic Skills Test When Instructor Characteristics Are Considered, Anna M. Puzsik
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The tremendous increase of part-time faculty members has been well documented in recent years and continued growth trends are predicted. From 1970 to 1980, part-time faculty members increased faster than full-time faculty and recent studies estimate that at least one in every three faculty members is employed part-time. While the use of adjunct faculty has helped many colleges adjust to uncertain and fluctuating funding patterns, the instructional efficacy of the use of adjunct faculty may be questioned. In Florida, this nationwide trend is of particular importance since students must take and pass a test of college-level computation and communication skills …
Black Students' Attitudes And Perceptions Of Their Educational Experiences With Implications For Persistence And Goal Completion, Carol A. Ferguson
Black Students' Attitudes And Perceptions Of Their Educational Experiences With Implications For Persistence And Goal Completion, Carol A. Ferguson
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Southwest Missouri State University is a predominately white institution which historically has admitted and retained very few black students. Because of several special programs instituted by the university president, the number of black students enrolled at SMSU is increasing. The campus has a student population of more than 19,000 with the black students making up 1.5 percent of this number. With more and more concern being directed at student retention the issue that attrition has been a problem with all college students including the black students is now being addressed on campus. The study was designed to examine the students’ …
An Investigation Into The Feasibility Of Incorporating Additional Specializations And Concentrations Into The Programs For Higher Education Curriculum Structure, William M. Kaye
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The last major curriculum change in the Programs for Higher Education (PHE) took place seven years ago when the specialization courses were incorporated into the summer institute. Since that time there have been significant changes in the higher education environment which have impacted on the vitality and marketability of the PHE programs. Changes in PHE student demographics have also contributed to an increasing concern about the lack of variety of courses in the academic program, as well issues such as the viability of introducing more specific fields of specialization and/or concentrations to the programs, the potential need for a more …
Enrolling The International English As A Second Language Student In Nova University's Programs For Higher Education: Implications For The Future, Daniel Lea Carlson
Enrolling The International English As A Second Language Student In Nova University's Programs For Higher Education: Implications For The Future, Daniel Lea Carlson
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the appropriateness of enrolling international ESL students in Programs for Higher Education in light of these suspected problem areas, but also in light of the opportunity apparently available for Nova to make unique educational contributions of global consequence. The study utilized data from published research, from interviews with higher education personnel who deal with international students, and from surveys and interviews reflecting the experience and views of graduate students and program personnel. Survey and interview data were collected and analyzed, after which the findings were translated into conclusions, which became the basis …
A Creative Thinking Approach To Developing A Guide To Practical And Effective Methods Of Evaluating Student Writing Assignments, Carole L. Duval
A Creative Thinking Approach To Developing A Guide To Practical And Effective Methods Of Evaluating Student Writing Assignments, Carole L. Duval
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The high level o frustration voiced by secondary English teachers regarding the lack of resources available for evaluating student writing assignments was addressed by utilizing a quality circle approach to brainstorm and refine various methods of evaluation. Secondary English teachers participated in the creation of the Operation Relief handbook under the guidance of the quality circle coordinator. The results of the creation and dissemination of this handbook indicated a decrease in the level of frustration. The results of this approach provide significant information on the need for teacher input regarding problem solutions. It was concluded that the use of the …
An Analysis Of The Relationships Between Selected Variables Affecting The School Nurses' Role In Working With Students With Handicaps, Gail Synoground
An Analysis Of The Relationships Between Selected Variables Affecting The School Nurses' Role In Working With Students With Handicaps, Gail Synoground
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The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to analyze relationships between selected role theory variables and the school nurse's role in working with students with handicapping conditions. Public Law 94-142 mandates that all students be educated in the least restrictive environment possible, resulting in enrollment of students with disabilities and other health impairments that often require special health services. This mandate has necessitated that school nurses re-evaluate their roles in assisting handicapped students to receive an appropriate education. Further, there is some question as to the educational needs and preparation of school nurses to fulfill their responsibilities in the …
Comparing Treatment Effects Of Computer-Enhanced Instruction And Traditional Instruction In Mathematics At New York City Technical College, Johanna Ellner
Comparing Treatment Effects Of Computer-Enhanced Instruction And Traditional Instruction In Mathematics At New York City Technical College, Johanna Ellner
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At New York City Technical College (City Tech), the high failure ad attribution rate in a course entitled Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (MA 185) is affecting students’ career goals. Most students must successfully complete this basic college level intermediate algebra and trigonometry course to graduate. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the implementation of a new computer enhanced instructional design into the graphics portion of the MA 185 curriculum increases students success rate. Prior to implementing computer-enhanced instruction (CEI), workshops were conducted for mathematics faculty members. A call for volunteers determined that twelve instruction were interested in …
Development Of An Individualized Mathematics Program To Assist Students To Meet The College Level Academic Skills Standard, Juan R. Burbano
Development Of An Individualized Mathematics Program To Assist Students To Meet The College Level Academic Skills Standard, Juan R. Burbano
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Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC) must prepare students to meet the 1990 College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) higher standards. The CLAST is a result of the effort made by the State of Florida to ensure that sophomore students have acquired minimum communication and mathematical skills. The CLAST consists of four subtests: essay, English language skills, reading, and mathematics. The mathematics CLAST subtest consists of the five following areas: arithmetic, logic and sets, algebra, geometry, and statistics and probability. The college will encourage students to take the CLAST in their freshman year as a way to identify deficiencies early. It would …