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Ten Qualities Of Self-Renewing Faculty, Frederick M. Hudson

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Archives

Keeping ourselves alive and motivated is a never-ending struggle for faculty, who often feel overwhelmed. This author provides some insights into specific ways to keep the creative spirit flourishing.

G93-1166 Budgeting: The Basics And Beyond, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Budgeting is a word which usually gets negative reactions from people. But, a budget can help you use the money you have more effectively. A budget is a financial plan for spending; not a bookkeeping chore of keeping track of every penny.

Nf93-123 Dating: The Benefits And Risks, George P. Rowe

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The purpose of this NebFact is to examine the benefits and risks of dating in the United States.

Ec93-447 Documents For Decision Making: Living Wills And Medical Durable Powers Of Attorney, Georgia L. Stevens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Every person has a unique belief system including personal values based on family traditions, life experience, spiritual and religious beliefs, and knowledge. Medical decisions that we make for ourselves are based on those beliefs and values that matter most to us. Most of us are aware of the court battles that have raged over "right to die" cases.

This publication helps a person understand the meaning of the living will and medical durable powers of attorney.

Integrating The Language Arts Into The History-Social Science Curriculum To Develop Critical Thinking In Children, Melanie Anne Barnes

Theses Digitization Project

This project has developed a resource guide that will help kindergarten, first, and second grade teachers implement an integrated history-social science curriculum that encourages children to become critical thinkers.

Desert Studies: A Comprehensive Curriculum, Esther Arlaine Tyler

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Creating School Climate And Structure Which Enhances Student Learning … The Emerald Heights Model, Brent J. Anderson

All Graduate Projects

Effective school research generally shows seven correlates that lead to increased student achievement. They are: (1) safe and orderly environment; (2) climate for high expectations; (3) instructional leadership; ( 4) clear and focused mission; (5) opportunity to learn, student time on task; (6) frequent monitoring of student progress; and (7) home and school relations.

These correlates, along with school visitations, seminars, and personal interviews juxtaposed with current reform practices already in place in the Central Kitsap School District were used to develop the Emerald Heights model for increasing student learning in Kitsap County. Topics, specific programs, district support, recommendations, and …

College Of Technology, Bolton Street Prospectus 1993-94, City Of Dublin Vocational Education Committee

Prospectus: Bolton Street

Courses for the College of Technology, Bolton Street, Dublin 1.

Bridgewater State College Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 1993-1994, Bridgewater State College

Bridgewater State College Catalogs, 1960-2009

No abstract provided.

Developing An Exploratory Course In Environmental Issues For Middle School Students, John William Ott

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.

Bridging The Curriculum Through Literature, Glennis Esta Mensinger

Theses Digitization Project

This project promotes the use of literature groups based around a theme. In trying to meet the requirements of the California state framework, to integrate the subjects, this project contains two thematic units. Although the themes were designed for second and third grade, the two thematic units may be used as a guide to help teachers implement the thematics teaching approach into their classrooms.

1993-1995 Catalog, Wku Graduate School

Graduate School

Graduate School catalog regarding admissions, curriculum and policies.

Teaching Controversial Issues, Suzanne Cherrin

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Archives

There are many topics in our curriculum which are relevant to students lives, affect students personally, and frequently produce emotional responses in the classroom. This article makes suggestions for managing controversy and maximizing the opportunity for active learning.

Globalizing The Curriculum: A Workshop, Eugenia Allen-Schmid

All Graduate Projects

Globalizing the Curriculum is the design for a workshop for high school history and social studies teachers. The written project includes a description of how the workshop has actually been presented and a discussion of how it may be presented again. This workshop focuses on the following:

1. Why a global approach is important and the goals for taking this approach.

2. Problems and concerns teachers have incorporating a global approach and how these can be overcome.

3. Specific teaching strategies for globalizing the curriculum.

4. Resources available for global studies and how to access them.

Creating Supplimental Visual And Manipulative Activities For Biology, Dennis Craig Johnson

All Graduate Projects

Alternative visual and tactile teaching strategies and their educational effectiveness for students of diverse backgrounds in the life sciences were studied. Supplemental activities to traditional, commercial, science programs were found to provide many effective learning pathways to a wide spectrum of learning styles. To assist in providing additional learning approaches toward program goals, the educational theory in the literary review was applied to the formation of a set of classroom science materials. Suggestions for classroom use have been provided.

Catalog, 1993-1994, Roger Williams University

Catalogs

No abstract provided.

The Continuity Of Literacy Development: Kindergarten To Year 1, Lennie Barblett

Theses : Honours

The purpose of this study was to investigate the continuity of strategies and provisions that teachers use to develop children's literacy in kindergarten and Year 1. In two metropolitan Ministry of Education districts, 27 kindergarten and 25 Year 1 teachers completed a questionnaire concerning issues relating to literacy development in these two educational settings. From this population four teachers were interviewed to investigate areas of interest that arose from the questionnaire. The results showed that kindergarten and Year 1 teachers differed in the selection of strategies and provisions to promote literacy in young children. There was a clear delineation between …

Teaching For Conceptual Change And Conceptual Discrimination With Year 8 Science Students: An Exploratory Study Of The Topic 'Respiration', S. Morgillo

Theses : Honours

Research has shown that despite formal education, secondary and tertiary students hold a host of misconceptions about respiration. This exploratory study investigated whether a four phase conceptual change teaching strategy could overcome conceptual problems typically associated with respiration, in a Year 8 science class from a school in Perth, Western Australia. The strategy consisted of a Conceptual Awareness Phase, an Exposition Phase, a Misconception Awareness Phase and an Application Phase. Two-tier multiple choice test items used in previous studies to identify misconceptions about respiration were also used in this study, together with interviews. The encouraging results suggest that the implemented …

Colby College Catalogue 1993 - 1994, Colby College

Colby Catalogues

Colby College Catalogue: September 1993 - August 1994

G93-1190 Positive Approach To Discipline, Patricia E. Steffens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Disipline is not the same as punishment. Disipline is not what you do to the child, but what you do with and for the child.

There is no magic formula that will answer all disciplinary questions. Nor is there one perfect way to discipline. No method is going to work with every child or in every situation. What we can do is to commit ourselves to a positive approach in our discipline...one that includes respect, clearly defined expectations, setting limits, and using reasonable consequences.

A positive approach to discipline helps adults and children work together rather than against each other. …

G93-1162 Financial Planning, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses the importance of financial planning, the results of not planning finances, and the important steps to take in making a financial plan.

Achieving financial security in today's rapidly changing world requires more than earning an adequate income. Making sound decisions about managing financial resources is essential if financial success and security is to be attained. Financial planning refers to this decision making process.

Financial planning is the continuing process of decision making about obtaining, protecting, and using financial resources throughout life. Financial planning means developing and implementing plans to meet defined financial goals and objectives.

Financial goals …

Nf93-112 Damaged Trees: How To Select An Arborist Or Tree Service, David P. Mooter, John C. Fech, Myrna L. Powell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers advice for selecting an arborist or tree service.

Nf93-132 Hiring A Professional House Cleaner, Shirley Niemeyer, Kathleen Prochaska-Cue

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact offers guidance for hiring a professional house cleaner.

Nf93-155 Rural Families Facing Economics And Emotional Stress, Herbert G. Lingren

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses rural families facing economics and emotional stress.

Nf93-114 Charitable Giving In Estate And Retirement Planning, Ray Massey

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact gives advice on charitable giving.

1993-1995 Otterbein College Bulletin, Otterbein University

Course Catalogs

Volume 85

Multicultural Art Across The Curriculum, Yvonne J. Delamar

Masters Theses

The arts, by nature, can lend themselves as an essential unifying force in the multicultural curricular development in our increasingly diverse classrooms. A compilation of research and investigation is presented for teaching multicultural art throughout the curriculum. The finished project includes a model for teaching multicultural art across the curriculum and a bibliography of resources.

Development Of A Hypermedia Database For The Elementary Classroom, Jane Pattison Brown

All Graduate Projects

A hypermedia database including selected flora and fauna in Kittitas County, Washington, was developed using HyperCard software for researching information about 400+ species. students had the opportunity to use the database in school libraries and in the author's fifth-grade classroom. The database cards accessed videodisc images where available. On the basis of limited study to date, it appears that when studying the environment, student learning was enhanced by the use of database material created by the author.

An Inservice Training Handbook Of Parental Strategies For Enhancing Sudent Learning In Grade Three, Thora S. Michels

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to design and develop an inservice training handbook detailing strategies/guidelines for use by parents to enhance student learning. To accomplish this purpose a review of current literature and research regarding parent involvement in the enhancement of student learning was conducted, and selected materials and strategies utilized by teacher practitioners have been included.

Language Arts Whole Language Program For Limited English Proficient Students In A Self-Contained First Grade, Kathleen Mildred O'Brien

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was the development of a language arts program based on thematic units for limited English proficient students. Sample language activities are included for each unit. The contents of the project include: a review of literature related to the topics of using the whole language approach with limited English proficient students, procedures for the construction of thematic units, and an explanation of how to utilize the project. A summary with conclusions and recommendations is included.