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Full-Text Articles in Education
Reading, Writing, And Repetition: Performance On Nonword Measures Bystudents With And Without Language-Learning Disabilities, Patricia J. Tattersall
Reading, Writing, And Repetition: Performance On Nonword Measures Bystudents With And Without Language-Learning Disabilities, Patricia J. Tattersall
Dissertations
The central purpose of this three-paper dissertation was to explore the ability of school-age children with and without language-learning disabilities (LLD) to apply sound/word level structure knowledge when performing speaking, spelling, and reading tasks. Data came from a larger investigation that used stratified sampling to create two ability groups—children with typical language (TL) and with LLD—comparable in terms of age (range 6 through 18 years), sex, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
The central purpose of this three-paper dissertation was to explore the ability of school-age children with and without language-learning disabilities (LLD) to apply sound/word level structure knowledge when performing speaking, …
The Experiences Of Married International Graduate Students And Their Accompanying Non-Student Spouses In The Us Culture: A Qualitative Study, Adriana Yellig
The Experiences Of Married International Graduate Students And Their Accompanying Non-Student Spouses In The Us Culture: A Qualitative Study, Adriana Yellig
Dissertations
Many studies document the experiences of single international students in the U.S. culture. However, little is known about the experiences of married international students, their marital relationships, and the experiences of their accompanying nonstudent spouses in the U.S. culture.
This qualitative phenomenological study focused on the experiences of married international graduate students and their accompanying spouses in the U.S. culture. Additionally, the study explored the impact of cultural influences on the participants' marital relationships, as well as the impact of marriage on their adjustment to the culture.
The study included twenty participants (ten couples) from a range of countries, most …
Prism #51, January 2011, Office Of The Provost
Prism #51, January 2011, Office Of The Provost
Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs
No abstract provided.
Efficacy Of The Celcis Intensive English Program, Robert J. Dlouhy, Jason T. Burkhardt
Efficacy Of The Celcis Intensive English Program, Robert J. Dlouhy, Jason T. Burkhardt
Assessment Grants
The Center for English Language and Culture for International Students (CELCIS) program at Western Michigan University provides English language instruction to international students wishing to conduct academic study in the United States.
This study intends to answer three questions:
1. Do CELCIS graduates perform as well in their university studies as students who have been granted restricted admission, but have not completed CELCIS?
2. How does the university performance of students who have completed CELCIS compare with students who have attended CELCIS but not completed its curriculum?
3. What recommendations could encourage further capitalization of the strengths and needs of …
General Education Assessment, Mary Allen
General Education Assessment, Mary Allen
Assessment in Action Conference
The assessment of General Education presents unique challenges to an institution. We will discuss strategies for effective General Education assessment.
Wmu Assessment In Action Day Conference Program 2011, Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies
Wmu Assessment In Action Day Conference Program 2011, Office Of Assessment And Undergraduate Studies
Assessment in Action Conference
No abstract provided.
Strategic Planning And Assessment, Sue Stapleton
Strategic Planning And Assessment, Sue Stapleton
Assessment in Action Conference
The fundamentals of strategic planning in higher education along with design of metrics for assessment will be discussed in this presentation.
Assessing Professional Behaviors, Carrick D. Craig
Assessing Professional Behaviors, Carrick D. Craig
Assessment in Action Conference
Participants in this session will receive tips for assessing professional behaviors, tools for reviewing your current policy and advice for responding appropriately to a variety of situations that may include dismissing students from your professional program.
Rubric Development Workshop, Mary Allen
Rubric Development Workshop, Mary Allen
Assessment in Action Conference
Rubrics specify the criteria we use to assess student products and behaviors. After a brief introduction, participants in this workshop will draft a rubric. You are encouraged to come with a colleague and work together to develop a rubric that will be useful to your program.
Assessment For Administrative And Student Affairs Units, Mary J. Allen
Assessment For Administrative And Student Affairs Units, Mary J. Allen
Assessment in Action Conference
No abstract provided.
Foundations In Assessment, Mary Allen
Foundations In Assessment, Mary Allen
Assessment in Action Conference
Effective assessment engages campus professionals in meaningful discussions that focus on student development. We will review the foundations of effective assessment.
How To Say Yes To Assessment: Breaking Down Barriers, David S. Reinhold
How To Say Yes To Assessment: Breaking Down Barriers, David S. Reinhold
Assessment in Action Conference
This presentation will discuss some of the common obstacles to doing effective assessment and ways in which we may be able to overcome those obstacles. Participants will be encouraged to share additional issues that can impede the successful implementation of assessment plans.
Voices Of Parolees Who Have Chosen A Community College Element Within A Reentry Program, Kristi S. Potts
Voices Of Parolees Who Have Chosen A Community College Element Within A Reentry Program, Kristi S. Potts
Dissertations
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe and understand how parolees experience participating in the community college element of a reentry program. This program was located in a Midwestern county and the parolees who chose to participate in the higher education aspect of this reentry program were a small subset of those who participated in the overall reentry program. Research questions included: What influences a parolees' decision to enroll in the community college element within a reentry program? How do such parolees describe their experiences as a student in a community college? How do such parolees describe the …