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Content Subjects And Reading: Are All Teachers Reading Teachers?, Jill A. Jones

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

E Pluribus Unum?, Steven Alan Samson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The nation-state—as opposed to its rivals—offers an opportunity to reconcile the old dilemma of unity vs. diversity. This interplay of individuals, this synergy of forces, this weaving of one fabric out of many threads, has given the West its vitality and cohesion. But Pierre Manent warns that the West risks forfeiting its advantage through the erosion of its political forms, institutions, and families – through globalization and the rationalization of its own liberal values:

[C]ommerce, right, morality: these are the three systems, the three empires that promise exit from the political. Each in its own form: commerce, according to the …

College For Life, Beth E. Ackerman, Randall S. Dunn, Karen L. Parker

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Participate in a discussion of a first year partnership between public schools, community colleges, and private universities to aid students diagnosed with mental retardation, receiving K-12 services in transitioning to a local community college to be with their age appropriate peers with the assistance from special education majors from local universities.

Proactive Behavior Intervention, Beth E. Ackerman

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Participants in this presentation will learn keys to being a proactive teacher that prevents negative behavior from occurring.

Teaching For Different Modalities, Beth E. Ackerman

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Participants will discover the keys for differenting instruction for the various learners in their classrooms. Ideas for high and low level teacher preparation strategies will be covered as well.

Puzzling Classroom Behavior, Beth E. Ackerman

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Why does Johnny act that way while I am teaching? This presentation addresses the five main reasons that students misbehave in class.

Clearing-Up The Measurement Confusion Regarding Student Attitudes Toward Science & A Yec Worldview , Steve W. Deckard

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Update On The Activities Of The Division Board For Certified Health Education Specialists, Beverly S. Mahoney, Jacquie Rainey, Dixie Dennis

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Poetry Alive, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Do you struggle to find poetry that students will read? This presentation introduces current poets who speak to the needs of middle school students.

Best Books Of The Decade For Children And Young Adults, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

Faculty Publications and Presentations

With 250,000 titles on the market, teachers, librarians, and parents have an enormous challenge before them to choose the best books for the young people in their care. This presentation focuses on books for elementary and high school students, which have won state, national, or international awards within the past ten years.

Christian Libraries For The Next Generation: Expanding Access To Evangelical Literature, Gregory A. Smith

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Recent changes in the world of information present unique challenges and opportunities for the dissemination of evangelical literature. This report suggests six ways that the Association of Christian Librarians can support evangelical education and scholarship in a context that is increasingly global, Web-based, and free from the confines of the traditional college campus. Implementing a combination of these strategies could make evangelical literature much more accessible via the Web, the dominant delivery platform of our day. However, choices among available strategies must take account of competition within the marketplace.

Praise For Students With Behavioral Challenges, Beth E. Ackerman

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The acronym PRAISE is utilized to help educators remember the various tools for helping students with behavioral challenges.

Novice Science Teachers: Expectations And Experiences, Scott Watson

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Credits To Our Profession - A Frank And Far-Reaching Interview With Judge Lyle E. Strom And Judge William J. Riley (Part Two Of Two), Tory L. Lucas

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Lyle E. Strom and William J. Riley have been mainstays of the Omaha legal community for decades. These legendary Omaha lawyers have enjoyed successful careers as trial lawyers in private practice, educated law students on trial practice, dedicated their time and talent to Nebraska’s legal community, motivated Boy Scouts to lead virtuous lives, mentored countless young attorneys, and served their nation as federal judges. Judge Strom currently serves as a senior judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska; Judge Riley currently serves as the chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the …

Using Moodle For Presenting Educational Content , Steve W. Deckard

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This PowerPoint presentation on the use of the distance education venue known as Moodle was presented as a faculty training session. The ICRGS faculty are in the process of learning how to use Moodle for use in the ICR science education masters program.

Deliverance In The 21st Century, David W. Appleby

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The purpose of this article is to frame deliverance as a legitimate therapeutic technique that is appropriate in clinical practice.

Credits To Our Profession - A Frank And Far-Reaching Interview With Judge Lyle E. Strom And Judge William J. Riley (Part One Of Two), Tory L. Lucas

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Lyle E. Strom and William J. Riley have been mainstays of the Omaha legal community for decades. These legendary Omaha lawyers have enjoyed successful careers as trial lawyers in private practice, educated law students on trial practice, dedicated their time and talent to Nebraska’s legal community, motivated Boy Scouts to lead virtuous lives, mentored countless young attorneys, and served their nation as federal judges. Judge Strom currently serves as a senior judge on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska; Judge Riley currently serves as the chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the …

Faculty Publications & Presentations, 2005-2006, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Moving Towards Faith: A Phenomenological Inquiry Into Spirituality In Adult Education , Frederick Milacci

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study examined how eight adult education practitioners understand spirituality. The investigation defined and grounded the notion of spirituality within a specific religious/theological tradition, Christianity broadly defined. Data were collected via informal, conversational, taped interviews, and several themes emerged. The study used these results to interrogate the discourse of spirituality and found several serious problems including: the nondefinition and misuse by the discourse of the term spirituality, the hazards of individualized spirituality caused by imprecise definitions of the term, a failure to address the issues of faith substantively, and the separation in the discourse of religion from spirituality. The study …

Teacher Professionalism., Christopher K. Shon

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Is teaching a profession? This article compares teachers with other professionals, such as medical doctors or lawyers, in professional knowledge, autonomy, and commitment to the welfare of the clientele. The implications for teacher professionalism include establishment of national/state standards for professional teachers, increased autonomy in teacher education, salary increase, and opportunities for promotion. However, there still remains a question of whether there will be a genuine improvement in the quality of education with “professional” teachers.

Adolescent Literacy: What Is It And How Might You Support Its Development?, Jill A. Jones, Zhihui Fang, Joyce Fine, Linda Ray, Vicky Zygouris-Coe

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

“Three Strikes” Legislation: Utilitarian Deterrence, Paul R. Rickert

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The author argues that current "three-strikes" legislation does not have justice as its end-goal, because it is based in utilitarian philosophy.

Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Making Progress And Making A Difference, Hila J. Spear

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Lining Up The P'S, Marcy M. Pride, Pat Fisher

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This presentation addresses four aspects of marketing and is applicable to academic, special, school and public libraries.

Return To The Past:, Teaching Cooperation Through Play And Games Of The Past, Kathie C. Morgan

Faculty Publications and Presentations

In the past play has prepared children for life by teaching: fair play, cooperation, compromising skills, mediation skills, and responsibility. Character skills learned through play promote community and are universally accepted. The games of the past teach students today those exact same skills.

Return To The Past:, Teaching Cooperation Through Play And Games Of The Past, Kathie C. (Johnson) Morgan

Faculty Publications and Presentations

In the past play has prepared children for life by teaching: fair play, cooperation, compromising skills, mediation skills, and responsibility. Character skills learned through play promote community and are universally accepted. The games of the past teach students today those exact same skills.

Slavery In The 21st Century, Paul R. Rickert

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This paper briefly examines the modern practice of slavery. It attempts to demonstrate that slavery is a larger problem than most understand, does exist in the United States, and will outline some effective means to combat it.

The Origin Of Bubonic Plague, Alan L. Gillen, Frank Sherwin

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Although some forms of the bacterium Yersinia are harmless, other forms have devastated human populations, causing a plague of biblical proportions (Psalm 91:3-7, Psalm 91:9-10,). Bubonic plague, also known as the ‘Black Death’ that killed one fourth of Europe’s population in the 1300s, appeared as a great pestilence several times in the Old Testament, including in Psalm 91 and in 2 Samuel 24:14-25. Perhaps the clearest example of such a plague is recorded in 1 Samuel 6:4-19, where there is a specific reference to the tumors on people (bubos = the tumors of lymph glands) …

Learning Self-Determination: Lessons From The Literature For Work With Children And Youth With Emotional And Behavioral Disabilities, Beth E. Ackerman

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Children and youth with disabilities perform more poorly in transitional outcomes than their non-disabled peers. Programs are facing many changes because of these outcomes. Definitions are being revised, and new categories of exceptionalities are being recognized. Accountability measures are being put in place for people with disabilities. However, there is an important, current issue identified by researchers and individuals with disabilities – the issue of self-determination. This article explores how self-determination can and should be taught to children and youth with disabilities.

Keys To Collaboration, Beth E. Ackerman

Faculty Publications and Presentations

In the field of special education it is vital that we are able to collaborate with the team that provides services to our students. This presentation addressses keys to successful collaboration.