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The Field Study Of A Training Transfer Enhancement Process And Its Effect On Transfer Of Training, Andrew W. Bowne

Dissertations

Transfer of training is defined as the degree to which trainees apply, in their jobs, the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they gained in training. Research regarding transfer of training has called training effectiveness into question. For example, Baldwin and Ford (1988) reported average transfer rates typically in the 10% range.

The study tested the effectiveness of particular procedures and tools intended to enhance transfer of training. These transfer enhancing tools were employed by an experimental group of trainees’ supervisors (who received training from the researcher in the application of the tools) before a half-day problem-solving training workshop for their employees …

The Relationship Between Selected Environmental Variables And Attrition, Persistence, And Academic Success Of Majority And Minority College Students, Carole J. Woolford-Hunt

Dissertations

Research indicates that college student persistence, attrition, and success is related to the student’s ability to gain academic and social integration into the university community. This theory has guided researchers to explore either the academic or social factors that promote integration. Under the umbrella of social integration exists the underresearched category of environmental factors.

The overall purpose of this study was to identify selected environmental factors that affect minority and majority students’ persistence and success rates in a Midwestern state-run university. The environmental variables of size of college within a larger university, residential versus nonresidential nature of colleges within a …

An Analysis Of Parental And Peer Attachment And Its Determinant Factors: A Test Of Attachment Theory On Malaysian Students At American Universities, Noriah Mohd. Ishak

Dissertations

This study examined the quality of parental and peer attachments among Malaysian students studying at universities in the midwestern region of the United States. The study was conducted in two phases. Two hundred and two students (106 male, 96 female) participated in the first phase of the study, and 8 students (4 male, and 4 female) participated in the second phase of the study. Phase One employed a cross-sectional quantitative design using a self-administered questionnaire [the Inventory of Parental and Peer Attachment (IPPA) developed by Armsden and Greenberg (1987)] and revised by the researcher. This instrument has 53 items that …

Western News, March 11, 1999, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: President Floyd testifies in Lansing; points to WMU's achievements as a research university, Women's NIT opener set for tonight on campus, Daniel and Van Hoeven named 1998 Distinguished Service Award recipients, Visiting artist from India finds inspiration in Midwestern winter scenes and activities, December grants totaling $2.5 million push year's grant total past the $68 million mark, Sam Clark Lecture will focus on government, Veldkamp elected to office in Greek advisors group, Latino theater comes to campus for student recruitment.

Western News, Feb. 18, 1999, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Fisheries grant to fund traveling exhibit for Great Lakes region, Senate approves major changes in student academic rights and conduct policies, Lawson; Roehrick honored with 1998 Teaching Excellence Awards, Whitney Young address to focus on multiculturalism, Sports Medicine Clinic takes aqua therapy plunge.

Western News, Feb. 4, 1999, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: For engineering; it's Kalamazoo-and Battle Creek, Krause to head 1999 BOT; Franklin will be vice chair, University's drive for Research II designation is on target; dependent on criteria decisions, Specialist in human microvascular system wins Distinguished Faculty Scholar title for 1998.

Young Children's Written Response To Text, Evangeline Newton, Gretchen Stegemeier, Nancy Padak

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Although elementary teachers are encouraged to use reader response strategies in their work with children, many questions remain about the nature of young children's response. This study is part of a year-long naturalistic exploration of second and third grade students' written responses to text. Entries from children's reading logs constituted the primary data source for this study. Analysis focused on two different assignments or writing tasks: "Write what you remember" and 'Write what you think or feel." The children responded to four different types of texts (two per task). Task and text differences were found in children's personal statements, the …

"Aren't We Going To Write Today?": Using Parody In Grade Three, Terrence V. Stange, Susan L. Wyant

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

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The Influence Of Perceived Sibling Position On Reading Perceptions: Implications For Reading Teacher Education, Cynthia M. Morawski

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Teachers' critical examination of their perceived sibling positions in the family, particularly in relation to reading development, can provide them with valuable insights about their current perceptions and behaviors related to content area instruction. This paper explores the findings obtained from 188 elementary and secondary preservice teachers' responses to a questionnaire that focused on perceived sibling position as an influence on reading perceptions. Teachers' perceived sibling positions and reading abilities within their family constellations receive special attention. Further consideration centers on possibilities for practice for reading teacher education in the content areas as well as directions for future research.

Reading Horizons Vol. 39, No. 3

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 39, issue 3.

We Love To Read — A Collaborative Endeavor To Build The Foundation For Lifelong Readers, Marjorie S. Hertz, Kathi L. Swanson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

This article presents a model of a reading motivation project for a group of fourth grade students. The project incorporates strategies shown to promote engagement in literacy: opportunities for choice, reflection and social interaction. It features the use of metacognitive activities where students set weekly goals and reflect upon how they are growing as readers.

Children's Literature: What's On The Horizons, Lauren Freedman

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Aliki. (1998) Marianthe's story one: Painted words and Marianthe's story two: Spoken memories; Coleman, Evelyn. (1998) The riches of Oseola McCarty; Hoban, Tanya. (1998) Of colors and things; Hobbs, Will. (1998) The maze; Simon, Seymour. (1998) Venus;

Wmu Board Of Trustees Annual Meeting January 22, 1999, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Remarks by the Chair
• Remarks by the President
• Approval of the Minutes
• Election of Officers
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Recommendation re College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Facilities in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Appointment of External Auditor
• Naming of Building
• Lease Agreement Renewal between WMU and AAUP
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session

Western News, Jan. 21, 1999, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Provost lays out planning process to chart WMU's academic future, Image experts on campus today to focus on improving Michigan's technology reputation, Grants for fiscal year pass $65 million mark, Reading set for Milford's leading undertaker and poet, History from Albion to Zeeland uncovered through new regional guide, Trustees approve naming of two interim chairpersons; faculty appointment for Floyd.

Western News, Jan. 8, 1999, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU to work with public schools in developing new charter initiatives, For grounds crew; it's 'snow' joke when two feet of snow and blizzard-force winds hit campus roads, Gov. Engler taps Pretty for state job, Berkey honored by Midwest professional organization, Federal grant will help expand gerontology studies in health and human service programs, Campus counseling center expands its community service impact in area.

1999 University Employee Service Recognition Program, 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

The Western Michigan University Magazine, Winter 1999, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1997-present)

• Paper Broncos: There's no paperless society in sight for this pair of high-tech programs.
• A Mechanicai'Mane' Attraction: A sophmore robotics whiz has put a 21st century spin on the University mascot.
• Taking the Rural Route to Good Health: WMU initiative is aimed at putting health care in its place.
• Master of the Craft: When it comes to teaching, award-winning author Stuart Dybek has the write stuff
• University News
• College News
• Alumni News
• Classnotes
• Obituaries
• Athletic News

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 1999-2001, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Mission of The University
• Accreditation
• Admissions Policies and Procedures
• Tuition and Fees
• Financial Assistance and Scholarships
• Degrees, Certificates, and Undergraduate Curricula and Majors
• Graduation Requirements and Academic Advising
• Academic Policies and Procedures
• Registration, Records, and Regulations
• Lee Honors College
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Haworth College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• College of Fine Arts
• College of General Studies
• College of Health and Human Services
• The Graduate College
• Division of Continuing Education
• Office of International Affairs
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• University and Student Services
• Annual Security Report
• Glossary of Terms
• University Officers
• The Faculty …

Fact Book 1999-2000, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Fact Books

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