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Calculus-Based Physics Exploratory Study: Summary Report, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
Calculus-Based Physics Exploratory Study: Summary Report, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
Documents
During the 1992-1993 academic year a number of elements (national level surveys and research reports, IMSA’s professional development focus; a climate of reflective inquiry) focused attention on the participation and achievement of females in mathematics and science at a national level and, specifically, the participation and achievement of females in mathematics and science at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. These elements served as the catalyst for the calculus-based physics exploratory study.
A Business Curriculum For The Commonwealth Of Independent States, Susan Coleman, James L. Narduzzi
A Business Curriculum For The Commonwealth Of Independent States, Susan Coleman, James L. Narduzzi
School of Professional and Continuing Studies Faculty Publications
Eastern Europe and the former states of the Soviet Union have undergone and continue to undergo a period of dramatic transformation from centralized economies to free market systems. This has involved a shift from public to private ownership for many large state enterprises, and it has also involved the development and launch of many new business ventures. Privatization as it is called, has created a demand for American style business education, capabilities, and experiences.
How Much Does Poor Reading Lower Math Scores?, William (Bill) H. Williams, Sandra P. Clarkson Ph.D
How Much Does Poor Reading Lower Math Scores?, William (Bill) H. Williams, Sandra P. Clarkson Ph.D
Publications and Research
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Teaching Adult Learners, John A. Henschke Edd
Teaching Adult Learners, John A. Henschke Edd
IACE Hall of Fame Repository
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Establishing A Women's Literacy Support Group (A Post Literacy Approach): A Manual For Facilitators, Sushan G. Acharya
Establishing A Women's Literacy Support Group (A Post Literacy Approach): A Manual For Facilitators, Sushan G. Acharya
Master's Capstone Projects
Chapter One of this manual provides a framework a self-support system and provides a rationale for establishing a Women's Literacy Support Group in Nepal. Chapter Two specifically explains how the support group meetings can be organized and how different types of learning modes/methods can be used in order to keep the group moving in the appropriate direction.
The last section of Chapter Two proposes a format for evaluation. An ongoing evaluation is suggested in order to maintain the appropriateness of the support group meetings/activities.
This manual is an attempt to introduce a pattern for a support group. This manual endeavors …
Theory And Practice On Training And Professional Development In Adult And Continuing Education, John A. Henschke Edd
Theory And Practice On Training And Professional Development In Adult And Continuing Education, John A. Henschke Edd
IACE Hall of Fame Repository
Theory and practice in the curriculum for preparation of educators of adults have seldom been addressed in the same places or time frames. Much less, there have been few attempts to bring theory and practice together in any coherent way. Nevertheless, expressions of concern and discontent from adult educators and the general adult populace involved in learning experiences abound which question "why do adult educators violate in their own programs everything that is known about how adults learn?" However, comments of satisfaction with the current situation may prompt one to suggest that theory and practice relationship will not be resolved, …
The Effects Of Multiage Grouping On Primary Students, Susan Mooney
The Effects Of Multiage Grouping On Primary Students, Susan Mooney
Graduate Research Papers
This study analyzes the literature regarding the appropriateness of grouping children in multiage groups. The term multiage groups is defined here as the deliberate assembling of pupils together who are of, at least two or three chronological age groups.
Three issues are discussed in this regard: (1) What are the characteristics of the multiage approach? (2) Why is the multiage grouping approach becoming more popular? (3) What are the standards which would be applied when assigning children to multiage groups?
The history of multiage groups is addressed as well as the characteristics and reasons for the return in popularity of …
A Report On The Assessment Procedures Used In The Evaluation Of Student Teaching At The Middle School Level, Joane W. Mckay
A Report On The Assessment Procedures Used In The Evaluation Of Student Teaching At The Middle School Level, Joane W. Mckay
Faculty Publications
This conference paper on assessment of the qualities of student teachers in middle schools discusses the concepts of authentic assessment; continuous evaluation; the roles of the cooperating teacher and the university coordinator; and assessment procedures used at the University of Northern Iowa. Eleven categories are presented for use in determining; at mid-term of the student teaching experience; whether a student teacher is meeting the requirements to become an effective teacher. These are: knowledge of content and skills areas; knowledge of learners/learning process; use of instructional planning strategies; use of instructional strategies/teaching styles; use of management and discipline strategies; use of …