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A Comparison Of Junior High Schools To Middle Schools With Respect To Achievement And Attendance, Darrell Clay
A Comparison Of Junior High Schools To Middle Schools With Respect To Achievement And Attendance, Darrell Clay
Dissertations
During the past 30 years, the middle school movement has been a comprehensive effort to restructure middle level education. Literally thousands of school districts have chosen to change from junior high schools to middle schools for a variety of reasons. Research to support this massive reorganization of American schools has not been evident. The early research did not provide consistent evidence of improvement for middle school students. Most of this early research was based solely on the grade configuration of the schools being compared rather than the conceptual framework of the school.
The purpose of this study was to compare …
Western News, March 26, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 26, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Belson helps resolve concerns as University ombudsman, Pisaneschi says WMU contributes to health of community, Anthropologist to speak on 'relevant mysteries' as part of Mircea Eliade Lectures on Religion
Western News, March 19, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 19, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Effective planning key to University's future, Haenicke tells Faculty Senate, Five construction contracts awarded for work on recreation, intercollegiate athletics project, Barnhart named acting director of placement, Belson reappointed as University ombudsman, Scholars to gather for conference on Europe; Levin to deliver keynote speech March 23, Students and seniors will kick up their heels at fourth annual Senior Prom on Wednesday
Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 13, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting March 13, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
- Acceptance of the Agenda
- Approval of the Minutes
- Correspondence
- Remarks by the Western Student Association President
- Remarks by the President
- Authorization to Confer Degrees
- Recreational Facility Contracts
- Grant Report
- Personnel Report
- Revised AIDS Policy
- Gift Report
- Personnel Report
- Delegation of Authorization to Declare Intent to Borrow for Board Approved Construction Projects
- Establishment of a Deposit Account with Citibank Delaware
- Student Room and Board and Apartment Rental Rates for 1992-93
- Discussion re Pre-Board Session
- Remarks by the Provost
- Public Comments
- Adjournment
Western News, March 12, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, March 12, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke presentation on March 12 senate agenda, Ceremony planned to mark start of$50 million project, Month-long festival to celebrate works of Shakespeare, Get a jump on good health during 'Spring Into Wellness', Mad Hatters' performance, Race to Access set in observance of Handicapped Awareness Days, GLAD events planned to promote understanding
Western News, February 27, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 27, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Haenicke proposes options for consideration in dealing with tight budget, Students gain health care experience in rural communities, Students to spend 'alternative spring break' working on community service projects, Scott, Lyons selected for 'Woman of the Year' award, Two well-known speakers to give keynote addresses at minority leadership conference
Western News, February 20, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 20, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Speedy supercomputer to aid in groundbreaking research, Architects support feasibility of park, Satellite uplink opens window to global communication, WMU race team again seeking 'sun' more for the road, WMUK-FM garners five top news awards in Michigan Association of Broadcasters contest, Better communication could reduce burnout, solve nursing shortage, says faculty member, Pulitzer Prize-winning author to read from work, 'lead seminar on children's literature Feb. 26, Student-run restaurant open in Kohrman Hall
Western News, February 13, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 13, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: New council among amendments proposed for senate, Sen. Carl Levin to present keynote address at March 23-24 conference on 'The New Europe', Participants chosen for career development program, Three c~ndidates for director of proposed School of Nursing to make presentations, Gifts and grants received during December up over amounts received a year ago this time, Pending agreement on lost foam casting represents first foray into patent transfer, Board approves appointment of Carol Stamm, Roehrick named acting chairperson of theatre, Voyage on the Great Lakes could be the ticket to learning about maritime history; nautical science
Western News, February 6, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, February 6, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: Universities can expect no budget increases for 1992-93, LaMothe to be awarded honorary degree in April, Franklin and Brady elected to leadership positions on board for 1992, 800 top high school students to compete in Medallion Scholarship events Feb. 8 and 15, Nationally recognized marketing expert to show how American businesses can improve service, Changes of 'olympic' proportion will affect character of games; says WMU faculty member
The Development Of Basal Reader Teacher's Manuals, Lynda Stratman Robinson
The Development Of Basal Reader Teacher's Manuals, Lynda Stratman Robinson
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Teacher's manuals were developed in the early years of the twentieth century to provide teachers with information on how to present new teaching techniques in reading. Over the years, these manuals have continued to attempt not only to present new techniques and ideas in response to research but also to provide teachers with increased amounts of materials so that teachers can offer instruction to meet the needs of individual children. No manual can ever take the place of a well-prepared teacher, but most manuals provide suggestions and supplementary materials which can be valuable to teachers.
Expanding Horizons, Sharon Crawley, Linda Jones Mccoy, Victoria Hammett, Mary P. Deming, Maria Valeri-Gold
Expanding Horizons, Sharon Crawley, Linda Jones Mccoy, Victoria Hammett, Mary P. Deming, Maria Valeri-Gold
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Mother Goose is Alive and Culturally Relevant; Predictable Books in a Middle School Class Writing Program; Computers and the Developmental Learner
Living Through Literacy Experiences Versus Literacy Analysis: Examining Stance In Children's Response To Literature, Joyce E. Many
Living Through Literacy Experiences Versus Literacy Analysis: Examining Stance In Children's Response To Literature, Joyce E. Many
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
In her transactional theory of reader-response, Rosenblatt (1978) has hypothesized that a reader's stance, or focus of attention when approaching literature affects the individual's reaction to and understanding of a work. An efferent stance indicates the reader's attention is focused on the information to be learned and can lead to a study of the text. From an aesthetic stance, on the other hand, the reader's focus is upon the lived-through literary experiencce and the experiences, thoughts, feelings, images, and associations which are evoked.
Can Middle School Students Summarize?, Andrea Giese Maxworthy, Arlene Barry
Can Middle School Students Summarize?, Andrea Giese Maxworthy, Arlene Barry
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
One frequently needed study skill is summarization. Summarizing text information is a valuable study activity which helps students understand and remember important ideas. In order to summarize, students must reduce the text to its main points. This requires an ability to analyze text structure and discard inessential information.
School-Based Staff Development To Encourage Reading In Elementary And Middle Schools, Linda Mixon Clary
School-Based Staff Development To Encourage Reading In Elementary And Middle Schools, Linda Mixon Clary
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Recent educational reports, conferences, and articles have urged schools to allow students to read more than the seven to eight minutes per day currently allocated in many schools. Unfortunately, the basic skills emphasis of the last several years has drawn our attention away from emphasizing wide reading in school and allowing school time for students to read. This article contains several ideas for staff developers to use in helping schools plan how to encourage wide readings.
Reviews: Professional Materials, Robert Hafner, Elizabeth Gibboney, Sherry R. Myers, Jeanne M. Jacobson
Reviews: Professional Materials, Robert Hafner, Elizabeth Gibboney, Sherry R. Myers, Jeanne M. Jacobson
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Science Learning: Processes and Applications. Carol Minnick Santa and Donna E. Alvermann (Eds.) 1991. Books for Children and Young Adults: The Day Patch Stood Guard; The Day Veronica Was Nosy; The Day Sidney Ran Off; The Day the Ducks Went Skating; The Pumpkin Man and the Craft Creeper; Monster Goes to School; Monster's Birthday Hiccups; Fast Forward; Reynard the Fox; Androcles and the Lion and Other Aesop's Fables; Tales of Edgar Allen Poe; Oscar Wilde: The Happy Prince and Other Stories
Reading Horizons Vol. 32, No. 3
Reading Horizons Vol. 32, No. 3
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Complete issue of Reading Horizons, volume 32, issue 3.
Using Poetry In The Intermediate Grades, Luethel M. Kormanski
Using Poetry In The Intermediate Grades, Luethel M. Kormanski
Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts
Poetry is the natural language of children. When children are observed at play, their enjoyment of rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, and other elements of poetry is obvious. One would assume that poetry would be emphasized in language arts instruction; however, this literature form is often a neglected aspect of this curriculum. Survey research suggests that the sharing of poetry by teachers with their classes decreases as students enter the intermediate grades and middle school grades.
Wmu Board Of Trustees Annual Meeting January 31, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees
Wmu Board Of Trustees Annual Meeting January 31, 1992, Wmu Board Of Trustees
WMU Board of Trustees Meetings
- Acceptance of the Agenda
- Approval of the Minutes
- Correspondence
- Remarks by the President
- Election of Officers
- Recommendation re Honorary Degree
- Academic and Student Affairs Committee Recommendations
- Grant Report
- Personnel Report
- Gift Report
- Personnel Report
- Appointment of External Auditor
- Recreational Facility Utilities Construction Contract
- Lease Agreements/Muskegon Regional Center
- Assignments of Patent Agreement/Polyform, Inc., Battle Creek
- Executive Session
- MSU/KCMS Agreement
- Remarks by the Provost
- Public Comments
- Adjournment
Western News, January 30, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 30, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story highlights: WMU/KVCC partnership boosts transfer rate for minority students, Device could help hearing impaired with telephone talk, Events planned in celebration of Black History Month, Search for dean of business college under way; committee plans to recommend finalist by April, Faculty members share their expertise with talented high school students
Western News, January 23, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 23, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Geologist uses Teflon to speed up recovery of petroleum spills under $93,000 EPA grant, CEO Council asks WMU to take on business center, Group's spans four decades of education in music school, Two promoted to positions in Division of Continuing Education
Western News, January 16, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 16, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: 1991 recycling efforts net 336 tons of paper and cardboard, University has 'wiggle room' in charting its futures, Public events planned to commemorate King birthday, Levin to focus on economic implications of educationally at-risk students in Jan. 22 lecture, Miller to be honored as 1992 'Man of the Year', Brewer writes atlas with nature center authors on 215 breeding bird species in Michigan, University earns more than $250,000 each in gifts and grants during November; board learns, Blasch honored for contributions
Western News, January 9, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News, January 9, 1992, Western Michigan University
Western News (1972-2018)
Story Highlights: Renovation to result in road changes; office relocations, Wolpe to discuss Cold War, alienation in Clark Lectures, Citizens group formed to support public higher education, Coyne honored as advocate for students with Distinguished Service Award from trustees, Retirement options for p/tJa staff members include incentive window and supplement plan, Stamm to direct budget and allocation process as executive assistant in academic affairs office, Beam book provides pointers on preparing successful reports for students and professionals
University Employee Service Recognition Program 1992, Western Michigan University
University Employee Service Recognition Program 1992, Western Michigan University
25 Year Club
25 Year Club
- New Inductees
- Members
- Retirees
- Thirty-five Years of Service
- Thirty Years of Service
- Twenty Years of Service
- Fifteen Years of Service
- Ten Years of Service
Different Perspectives On The Natural World: Biology Professors And Their Students, William W. Cobern
Different Perspectives On The Natural World: Biology Professors And Their Students, William W. Cobern
Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project
The science classroom is the location of complex interactions between students, teacher, curriculum, and environment. These interactions can lead to conflict where the various factors pertaining to students, teacher, curriculum, and environment are at odds. Interest in these types of conflicts has led to numerous studies of classroom processes including those concerned with gender, ethnicity, religion, and language (e.g., Fraser, 1989). Worldview is a factor of more recent interest to researchers and is at an early stage of methodological development and nascent investigation (Cobern, 1991c). Pertaining to the classroom, worldview research focuses on the fundamental beliefs held by teachers and …
Institutional Data Reference Book (1992-93), Western Michigan University
Institutional Data Reference Book (1992-93), Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Fact Books
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- Budgets and Resources
Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 1992-1994, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 1992-1994, Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)
Section I: General Policies and Procedures
Section II: Master's Degree Programs and Requirements
Section III: Specialist Degree Programs and Requirements
Section IV: Doctoral Degree Programs and Requirements
Section V: Description of Graduate Courses
Section VI: The Graduate Faculty
The Westerner Vol. 12 No. 2, Western Michigan University
The Westerner Vol. 12 No. 2, Western Michigan University
The Westerner (1980-1997)
• Ethics becoming standard discussion topic in tomorrow's college classrooms • Various faculty members teach courses incorporating ethical issues • University News in Brief • WMU dedicates new building to house business departments • Major gifts and pledges to continue excellence at Western Michigan University • Alumni Association announces 1991 Alumni Teaching Excellence Award winners • Amateurism, commercialism among ethical issues challenging Olympic ideal
Chaos And Order, Mystery And Knowledge, The Beautiful And Mundane: College Student Conceptualizations Of Nature, William W. Cobern
Chaos And Order, Mystery And Knowledge, The Beautiful And Mundane: College Student Conceptualizations Of Nature, William W. Cobern
Scientific Literacy and Cultural Studies Project
What do students believe about the world around them? Hawkins (1983) suggested that young students can have a difficult time understanding heliocentrism because their personal experience is literally geocentric. What this illustrates is that meaningful learning in the science classroom presupposes students who enter with beliefs about the world compatible with science as it is taught in the classroom. The study of student beliefs (or for that matter, teacher beliefs) at fundamental levels is the study of worldview (Cobern, 1991a). The research reported here was an interpretive study of beliefs about nature, a delimitation of worldview, held by women college …