Successful science and engineering programs require proficiency and dynamics in mathematics classes to enhance the learning of complex subject matter with a sufficient amount of practical problem solving. Improving student performance and retention in mathematics classes requires inventive approaches. At the University of Central Florida (UCF) the…

"Flipping" the Classroom techniques and the use of Embedded Writing Consultants (EWC) in institutions of higher education have been the subject of scholarly research in recent years. However, it appears that no studies have examined the simultaneous use of both "tools" in an introductory History course at the university level.…

A learning model emphasizing objective-based instruction and learning style flexibility was tested in conjunction with a combined English 101-Social Science 101 course at Miami-Dade Junior College, Florida. During the spring 1970 semester, an experimental group of 34 students was provided weekly with objectives and the following five learning…

GENERAL POINTERS ON A NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ARE GIVEN. SUBJECTS DEALT WITH ARE--CHARACTERISTICS OF 2- TO 5-YEAR-OLDS, DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS, THE CURRICULUM AND THE TEACHER'S RELATIONSHIP TO IT, SCHEDULING, SUBJECT AREAS OF ART, MUSIC, LANGUAGE, DRAMATIC PLAY, NATURE, AND OUTDOOR PLAY, SANITATION AND SAFETY,…

THE WORKSHOP USES DEMONSTRATIONS BY MEMBERS OF THE GROUP, FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSIONS OF THE DEMONSTRATION. THE PURPOSE OF THE NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN IN THE COMMUNITY SERVICE FOUNDATION PROJECT IS TO HELP CULTURALLY DEPRIVED NEGRO CHILDREN PREPARE FOR SCHOOL LIFE, TO PREVENT LATER SCHOOL FAILURE AND DROPOUTS. EACH SESSION CONTAINS A 15-MINUTE…

This article describes a collaborative effort of educators from a university, state department, and local school district to redesign a master's level course in instructional strategies. Delivery format was changed to a week-long summer course; content changed to emphasize research-based instructional practices and more local and state (Florida)…

INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONNAIRES PROVIDED STUDY DATA TO ASSESS THE 1966-67 STATUS OF FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL HUMANITIES PROGRAMS. OF 344 SCHOOLS, 136 OFFERED HUMANITIES AND HUMANITIES-TYPE COURSES, SEVEN HAD PREVIOUSLY OFFERED THEM, AND FOUR PLANNED SUCH COURSES. DEVELOPMENT OF THEM REPRESENTED EFFORTS BY…

A practicum project developed the core curriculum and core curriculum guide for an American literature survey course. Students enrolled in the course came from low socioeconomic backgrounds, exhibited problematic behavior, and evidenced poor study habits, as well as low reading comprehension skills and substandard language usage. Under these…