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Rhythms: Music At The University Of Northern Iowa, V24, Fall 2005, University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.
Rhythms: Music At The University Of Northern Iowa, V24, Fall 2005, University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.
Rhythms: Music at the University of Northern Iowa
Inside This Issue:
--From The Director
--Sununer life at lnterlochen Arts Camp
--Buch Continues Internationally Recognized Research
--News Flash!! Brothers Sing On Receives 77 Votes for Best Film
--UNI Student Ensembles On the Move
--UNI School of Music 2005-06 Spotlight Series
--24 It's Magical
--Concierto de la Amistad (The Friendship Concert)
--Hungarian Greetings
--Changing Places
--Outreach Programs
--Student Awards
--Dr. Lathon Jernigan Retires
--School of Music welcomes Dr. Kui-lm Lee
--The Year in Review
--UNI Students in St. Petersburg
--Faculty Activities
--Alumni Update
--UNI Music Alumni Receive Iowa Bandmasters Karl King Award
--Emeritus Faculty Activities
School Counselors And Character Education, Jacob M. Mueller
School Counselors And Character Education, Jacob M. Mueller
Graduate Research Papers
Character Education can be an essential aspect of creating a respectful climate in the school setting. Tragic incidents in schools across the country have heightened the awareness of how to create positive situations for all students who attend public schools. Too often, this awareness is not followed up with action. Character Education is an opportunity for educators to step up and put actions behind their lip service. Legislation surrounding education in America today sometimes creates difficult obstacles in implementing programs to foster a positive school environment. It can be done however, and is being done.
Becoming A Better Me : An Examination Of Character Education At The Elementary Level, Lori D. Dobbin
Becoming A Better Me : An Examination Of Character Education At The Elementary Level, Lori D. Dobbin
Graduate Research Papers
The first day of school can be a difficult adjustment for many students. Some . students struggle with new settings and new rules. Each student enters the classroom with personal morals and values. These morals and character traits greatly influence the student's academic and social progress. This paper reviews character building and its unique ability to alter the perception of the student's world. The paper looks at the deficits of character and introduces possible solutions to restoring character in elementary-aged children. A closer look at the history of character education lays the foundation for a better understanding of character.
Integrating Spirituality Into The Counseling Session : Facilitating Positive Changes, Bruce A. Gregory
Integrating Spirituality Into The Counseling Session : Facilitating Positive Changes, Bruce A. Gregory
Graduate Research Papers
Spirituality and religion can be very important and influential aspects of an individual's life, however the counseling process seems to lack a framework that addresses these two important areas. Although the literature continues to grow, this topic seems to lack a sense of congruence between therapeutic approaches and integrating spirituality and religion into this approach.
This paper briefly examines some of the existing literature on this integration and also incorporates some personal view points. It is hoped that the reader will, at the very least, begin to get a sense of importance in regards to his/her own spirituality and religion …
Is Teaching History Reasonable, Worthwhile, And Beneficial In The Elementary Grades?, Jill Johnson
Is Teaching History Reasonable, Worthwhile, And Beneficial In The Elementary Grades?, Jill Johnson
Graduate Research Papers
The literature review paper provided reassures the reader that in fact it is beneficial and most importantly, vital to teach historical knowledge to students. Through extensive research, multiple studies confirmed the importance of history instruction in the elementary classroom accompanied with worthwhile, meaningful lessons that allow the students to truly analyze, explore, and internalize the material.
In attempt to provide a quality education for all American students, we must take the following steps: implementing and analyzing more research in regards to history instruction in the elementary classroom; ensure that all educators have an adequate wealth of background knowledge in the …
Utilizing Geographic Education Research To Increase Learning In A Seventh Grade Geography Course, Eric Uwe Schulz
Utilizing Geographic Education Research To Increase Learning In A Seventh Grade Geography Course, Eric Uwe Schulz
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to review the current condition of geography education, to examine current research in geographic education, and to create a plan to improve student learning in my classroom. It outlines the re-emergence of geography education in the secondary setting and considers the quality of the national geography standards. A descriptive narrative of current geographic education research is used to determine best instructional practice and is aligned with Colorado's Model Geography Standards to link the current research with curriculum. The results of the research are then used to evaluate and improve the curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment …