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Teaching For Affective Learning, Gary E. Downs
Teaching For Affective Learning, Gary E. Downs
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
During the last ten years, many innovations have been aimed at reconstructing science education from kindergarten through high school. These efforts have produced more up- to-date information which was supposed to reflect more nearly the scientific enterprise as it is today. Gallagher (1971) contends that the course-content improvement projects have failed to show this, and they have failed to show that science is a significant cultural force.
Future Volumes Of Istj
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Publications Committee of IAS has approved a plan for enlarging future volumes of ISTJ. This issue will be the last of Volume 10 and the last with the current newsletter format.
Geology Of Iowa Filmstrips Available, Wayne I. Anderson
Geology Of Iowa Filmstrips Available, Wayne I. Anderson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Geological Society of Iowa, in cooperation with the Iowa Geological Survey, has developed and produced three filmstrips dealing with the geology of Iowa.
Student Programs
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Junior Academy of Science sponsored by the Iowa Academy of Science with additional support in terms of funds and personnel provided by Project ASSIST and the University of Iowa are sponsoring and coordinating a variety of elementary and secondary programs this fall.
Free Teaching Material
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Single copies of the following publications will be sent free to teachers upon request for a specific title.
Biology Convention Offers Something For Everyone
Biology Convention Offers Something For Everyone
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
"Competitive Ideas in Biology" marks the theme of the 1973 National Association of Biology Teachers Convention to be held October 11-14 at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis.
How Can I Make The Students See The Relevance Of This Idea? Why Do They Want? How Can I Make My Subject Come Alive?, Robert Hammon
How Can I Make The Students See The Relevance Of This Idea? Why Do They Want? How Can I Make My Subject Come Alive?, Robert Hammon
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Working from the belief that the classroom atmosphere with its four walls is stifling to student creativity and curiosity, these instructors designed a program which would be basically an ecological study, with emphasis in three areas: social science, literature/communication, and natural sciences.
Army Junior Science, Engineering And Humanities Symposium, Anne Marie Herman
Army Junior Science, Engineering And Humanities Symposium, Anne Marie Herman
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Do a research project, explore it, put time, hard work, and study into it and numerous rewards come about. Especially for six Iowa students selected to go to the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium held at West Point Academy, New York, May 9-12, 1973. The six students who represented Iowa at the Symposium were: Paul Sugg, Knoxville Sr. High School; Kevin Baker, Spirit Lake High School; Joe Depenbusch, Emmetsburg Comm. High School; Anne Marie Herman, Sigourney Comm. High School; Bruce Luxon, West Waterloo High School; and Gordon Waite, Maquoketa Senior High School.
Individualized Instruction? I Tried It And It Worked!, Michael Gross
Individualized Instruction? I Tried It And It Worked!, Michael Gross
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
"Individualized instruction? — I tried it and it didn't work!" This is the statement that is frequently heard at professional meetings and in visiting with teachers. Upon further examination, it is usually found that the individuals making the statement only tried an individualized approach for a very short period of time. The frustrations they had experienced were usually that l) most kids sat around doing nothing, 2) it was impossible to manage the paperwork in keeping track of where each student was, and 3) the time required to develop individualized units and materials just wasn't worth the reward in terms …
Know Your Ijas Leadership Team
Know Your Ijas Leadership Team
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Junior Academy of Science is a statewide organization which sponsors programs for students and assists in coordinating other activities within the State of Iowa during the year. The three specific areas of emphasis include research, field programs and community betterment projects.
Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp, Sherman Lundy
Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp, Sherman Lundy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A little over a year ago in the spring of 1972, the Des Moines County Environmental Conservation Education Committee (ECEC) conducted a conservation education needs assessment of teachers in Des Moines County. From several discuss ions, it was decided a workshop in conservation education would be of great benefit to the area teachers.
Tribute To Milbert Krohn, Gary E. Downs, Donald E. Murphy
Tribute To Milbert Krohn, Gary E. Downs, Donald E. Murphy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
It is our humble honor to prepare a tribute to Milbert Krohn. Milt was an excellent teacher, leader and a very dear friend to many, many educators in Iowa and across the country.
Project Assist: A Plan Of Action, Daniel S. Sheldon
Project Assist: A Plan Of Action, Daniel S. Sheldon
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A plan of action to improve mathematics, social science, and science education has emerged as a result of over two years of meetings and planning conferences with school personnel representing all academic levels of education in Iowa. In addition, a seven-week Leadership Development Conference (LDC) was held this summer at The University of Iowa involving the regional coordinators and many of their "team" chairmen representing one of the various emphases of Project ASSIST, i.e., in-service and pre-service programs, community involvement, assessment, and student programs. Seventeen coordinators and over thirty program chairmen participated in the LDC.
Milbert Krohn, 1927-1973, Paul Joslin
Milbert Krohn, 1927-1973, Paul Joslin
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A personal reflection on the passing of Milbert Krohn.
Sstp Florida Ecology Program
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Florida Ecology Program is a two-week outdoor program concerned with utilizing the unique environmental setting of Florida as a "living laboratory" for field studies in ecology, marine geology and biology, ornithology, and various environmental problems.
Ists Workshops And Projected Programs, Don Murphy
Ists Workshops And Projected Programs, Don Murphy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
There has been a concerted effort on the part of the executive committee of ISTS to reestablish regional workshops for science teachers.
Why Accountability?, Marvin J. Christensen
Why Accountability?, Marvin J. Christensen
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
There is growing clamor from all sectors of the public to “make schools accountable” for the results of their educational programs. This emphasis comes from governmental agencies A at all levels. Federal funding agencies have long required that proposals for grants must include specification of the means by which the effect of the planned program can be measured.
Secondary Teacher Education: Where We Are Going At The University Of Iowa, Robert E. Yager
Secondary Teacher Education: Where We Are Going At The University Of Iowa, Robert E. Yager
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In September of 1970 a grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation to the Science Education Center at the University of Iowa for the development of pre-service programs for teachers of secondary school science. The program was called Iowa-UPSTEP, (Undergraduate Pre-Service Teacher Education Program). The rationale for this program and a report of its progress is a response to "Where We Are Going" at the University of Iowa.
Project Assist Regional Coordinators
Project Assist Regional Coordinators
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Twenty-four science educators representing seventeen regional centers throughout the state have been identified as Regional Coordinators for Project ASSIST. In addition, one educator, who is presently a member of the Instructional Resource Team (IRT) in the Iowa City Community School District, will be involved as well. The names and addresses of these coordinators are as follows.
Notes From The Dpi
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A list from the Iowa Department of Public Instruction of dates for upcoming meetings and workshops.
School-Community Environmental Improvement Project: A Model For Implementing Change, Charles L. Frederick
School-Community Environmental Improvement Project: A Model For Implementing Change, Charles L. Frederick
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Historically, schools have been passive in their roles in helping to facilitate change hence improvement in society. This is a paradox when we consider that schools, and the communities they serve, need major visions.
Notes On An Iscs Visit, Vincent N. Lunetta
Notes On An Iscs Visit, Vincent N. Lunetta
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In late January, 1973, I had the opportunity to work with persons in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the evaluation of their ISCS-Level I program. Some of the local innovations in Tulsa, I believe, are noteworthy enough to be brought to your attention. Included below are extracts from a letter I wrote after my visit to Mr. A. Q. Polk, Supervisor of Science in the Tulsa Public Schools. The notes cover ISCS program evaluation and thoughts relating to my school visits.
Some Reasons For Not Working Toward A Humanistic System
Some Reasons For Not Working Toward A Humanistic System
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
There is only one acceptable excuse for not changing: If you really are comfortable with what you are doing and if your students tell you they are really comfortable, then don't change. Ask your students and see how they feel. If you say you'd like to change but can't for any of the reasons above, you're copping out!
Duluth Scientific Incorporated Grant
Duluth Scientific Incorporated Grant
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A grant of $2,825 to the University of Wisconsin-Superior for support of a 1973 summer session Physics Project in Digital Electronics has been announced by Jack W. Sheriff, President of Duluth Scientific, Incorporated.
1973 Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp
1973 Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Nature trail planning outdoor laboratory use, field trips, and study of man's management of his resources and environment will be part of the program for this year's Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp.
Eleventh Annual Iowa Junior Science, Engineering Humanities Symposium
Eleventh Annual Iowa Junior Science, Engineering Humanities Symposium
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
About 300 high school science students and forty science teachers gathered in Iowa City for the Eleventh Annual Iowa Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium held in conjunction with the Annual Iowa Junior Academy of Science State Meeting. The three-day symposium was entitled, “Mankind, Science, and Tomorrow."
Organizational Meeting For The Proposed Iowa College Biology Teachers Association
Organizational Meeting For The Proposed Iowa College Biology Teachers Association
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A meeting involving all college biology teachers throughout the State of Iowa will take place during the Iowa Academy of Science meeting to be held April 27-28 at Grinnell College. The primary aim of this particular meeting will be to discuss plans for formulating a statewide College Biology Teachers' Association.
Project Assist: A Structure For Decision Making Process
Project Assist: A Structure For Decision Making Process
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The united effort of educators in the state of Iowa is of primary importance toward the improvement of science education in our schools. To facilitate the efforts a systematic approach in the decision making process is essential. The interest of the local communities, the school districts, and the regional centers are brought to the attention of the administrative staff through the executive committee and the advisory committees.
Secondary Science Training Program Enrichment For High School Students, Edward L. Pizzini
Secondary Science Training Program Enrichment For High School Students, Edward L. Pizzini
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
We live in an environment where the success of many educational programs are directly proportional to the amount of external funds appropriated. When federal funding for a program dries up, unfortunately, the program may come to an end. This end is in sight for many of the Secondary Science Training Programs sponsored by the National Science Foundation throughout the nation. However, at the University of Iowa, the SSTP programs are i n t he process of expanding beyond a firm foundation.
Free Materials
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Science Education Center at the University of Iowa is now making a number of printed teaching aids available to science teachers.