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The Cloze Procedure: A Measure Of Reading Comprehension Ability, Theresa Lorene Donaldson

UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The present study was conducted in order to determine if a relationship exists between those comprehension processes measured by the Paragraph Comprehension subtest of the McGraw-Hill Basic Skills System Reading Test and the cloze test developed for this project. Two classes of undergraduate education majors enrolled in “Foundations of Performance-Based Education” were administered both the cloze test and the multiple choice comprehension test.

A correlation coefficient was computed between the summary scores on the McGraw-Hill and the summary scores on the cloze test. The results yielded a correlation of .021. These results did not support the research hypothesis.

A College Reading Program: A Study Of Effects On Grades, Units Completed And College Retention, Dixie Diddock

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Reading deficiencies among entering college students have caused an increase in the number of college reading pro~ grams. These reading programs have taken a variety of forms; however, the goals for these programs were directed consistently toward increased GPA, retention and an ability to maintain an acceptable unit load. These criteria were used to evaluate a reading improvement program at the University of the Pacific which was developed by Sanders. This program reflected the findings of her meta-analysis of college reading programs and was eclectic in design. Effects of the reading program were evaluated based on (1) GPA at the …

Prospectus: 1983-84, City Of Dublin Vocational Education Committee

Prospectus: Kevin Street

No abstract provided.

Hispanic Women: Schooling For Conformity In Public Education, Helen A. Moore

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

The educational experiences of Latinas are tied to norms of an Anglocentric and androcentric school system. Based on a sample of 1,000 male and female Hispanic and Anglo elementary school students, we analyze teacher expectations for three dimensions: behavioral, social and academic achievements. Teachers do rate Hispanic females as more conforming to the behavioral norms of the school. Regression analyses indicate that higher teacher ratings are assigned to Hispanic females who combine high academic scores with low scores on behavioral conformity norms. These findings indicate that teachers reward assertiveness, leadership and action when considering future student success. The dilemmas of …

Factors Contributing To The Preponderance Of Males In Learning Disabilities: A Follow-Up Study, Julie Carol Olson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The present study was designed to assess the utility of specific variables for differentiating LO males and LO females and LO students from RE students. Variables were selected based on previous research findings indicating their utility for differentiating the relevant samples and the availability of pertinent data in existing files. Data regarding the 21 pre-selected variables were obtained for all LO students (50 males and 30 females) and a control group of RE students matched with them by sex, grade, and age. Discriminant Analysis procedures were used to determine the intercorrelated grouping of variables which best differentiated sex within LO …

Evaluation Of The Predictive Ability Of Four Screening Measures Used In Pre-Kindergarten Screening: A Follow-Up Study, Monica Marie Reichmuth

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the expectancies of a set of screening measures (Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration, Peotone Language Scale, and the Motor Activity Scale) which have been used to identify prekindergarten children as either 11 ready 11 or 11 at-risk 11 to begin kindergarten. These screening measures were selected on the basis of their ability to measure readiness skills which were considered related to success in kindergarten (i.e., language, vocabulary, visual-motor perception, auditory and visual memory, and fine and gross motor skills). Subjects included 113 white middle class children from four …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 17, 1982, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• President's Report re University Staffing Resolution
• Recommendation re Reinvestment of Bond
• Board Committee Reports
• Public Comments

Western News, December 16, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Most U offices to close in 'experimental' recess period from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3, 10 outdoor steps areas to close for snow, Rayford lauds Italian printing industry, Chandler book creates hectic pace, Coe is new Alumni Association head, Hemphill is editor of paperback book on O.T

Fall Commencement [Program], December 11, 1982, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Western News, December 2, 1982, Western Michgan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 98 to be honored as members of 25 Year Club, 'Carmina Burana' cantata to have 250 performers, Burke assumes new duties as University coordinator of student recruitment activities, Reports on UCCS appeals determinations, Brown and Gold Day attracts many students

A Design Of A Master Of Arts In Education Program For The Teaching Of English As A Second Language, Susan Relyea

Theses

This study is undertaken in an attempt to create a viable curriculum for a Master of Arts in Education for the teaching of English as a Second Language. The field of English as a Second Language has evolved into a profession unto its own only in the last thirty years and has been attracting professionals who have had little or no training in pedagogy or English as a Second Language methodology. Much has been learned about the field in the past thirty years. Second language teachers must have special training that is different from English teachers and foreign language teachers. …

Quantity-Comparative Expression In Young Children: An Analysis Of Responsive And Productive Language, Sandra-Rae Howe

Dissertations

When used in mathematics instruction, quantity-comparative language has specific meaning which may be confusing or unfamiliar to young children. Because of the importance of language to the development and measurement of understanding of math concepts, the purpose of this study was to examine the abilities of young children to produce and to understand quantity-comparative descriptions.

Ninety-seven five-year-olds, selected by a stratified random sampling of children in early childhood facilities, were interviewed individually. Each interview consisted of an introductory activity, a productive language assessment (to elicit, in the subject's own language, descriptions of quantity comparisons), and a responsive language assessment (to …

Western News, November 24, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Board OKs $74.2 million 1982-83 operating budget, Powell is excited about computer Project EXCITE, Bronco football record the best since 1941, Page-Robin reiterates Senate position, Western has close relationship with United Way, WIDR-FM announces sports broadcast slate, Wilde is named public safety director

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting November 19, 1982, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Minutes
• Correspondence
• President's Remarks
• Academic Personnel Report
• Non-Academic Personnel Report
• Gift and Grant Report
• Recommendation re General Fund for 1982-83
• Resolution re Pooled Income Fund
• Recommendation re Facility Management Contract
• Resolution re Faculty and Staff Employees with Twenty-Five Years or More of Service
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Board Committee Reports
• Expanding with Computers and Information Technology Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, November 18, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Faculty; staff; students and emeriti have long involvement with United Way, Sadler is Intellectual Skills Development Conference luncheon speaker here on Friday, CMU-WMU exchange underway this week, WESTOPS Report keeps clientele informed, Weaver to receive high education award, Longevity checks of $355,383 to be issued Nov. 30

Western News, November 11, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Brown & Gold Day to draw 1,500 high school students; parents, JTB seeks participation to find 'best alternatives', Feirer: U has role in Michigan's recovery, Thirteen positions 'likely to be involved' in layoff considerations; talks are begun, Second 'Education Forum' to be next week, Dance Alumni Week will begin on Monday, For Western; capital-outlay bill was very positive

Western News, November 4, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Grad programs get ASHA reaccreditation, State appropriates $1.2 million for McCracken Hall, Set Intellectual Skills Development conference, Recess scheduled for end of year, Appropriations compromises for 1982-83 described, Nichols named Swickard pre-school director, Woman Researcher Conference next Friday

Acer Newsletter No. 46 November 1982, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER Newsletter archive 1969-1999

No abstract provided.

No. 100 1982 November

International Journal for Business Education

SIEC Historical Documents

The Echo: October 29, 1982, Taylor University

1982-1983 (Volume 86)

Servant and Fireworks – Energy Conservation to Double in Five Years – Dr. Robert Pickering, To Visit Taylor – Missions Awareness Week – Seminary Information Day – Good News Clubs – Focusing In Ilium 1982-83 – Grant County United Way Meets Goal – TSO Update – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – Reflections on Repose – The Media Perspective – The President’s Perspective – Consortium Update: The Christian Liberal Arts College – Menu – Campus Beat – Career Archeology; Professor Heath Shares Insights – Profs Are People Too – Education—Atheism – SGA Combats New Soviet Atheistic Drive – Students Guide to Interterm …

Western News, October 21, 1982, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Goal surpassed 'Partners in Progress' total reaches more than $7.3 million, Kemp says he will leave Board of Trustees, Ehrle cites reasons for collegiate reorganization, WMU Foundation elects new officers at meeting, Violinist Zukerman to receive degree Sunday

Chapter 9: Development And Learning: Complementary Or Conflicting Aims In Humanities Education?, Robert D. Narveson

ADAPT Program: Essays

It will be clear from these sketchy examples that working out some of the implications of Piagetian theory for an educational program such as ours offers us a continuing challenge. The theory perhaps does more to console us for some of our failures as teachers than to tell us how our failures may be overcome, for if the fault is in the developmental level that our students have attained, then the fault is not in us. Our teaching, Piaget tells us, can play a role in fostering development, but only a fairly limited role. On the other hand if we …

The Echo: October 1, 1982, Taylor University

1982-1983 (Volume 86)

Variety Show Reputation Remains – Did You Notice? – Homecoming ’82 Nears – Auto Registration Necessary – Questions for Administration – Quiet Hours Policy – Spiritual Renewal Week – Students Take Speaker’s Challenge – The Editor’s Edge – Letters to the Editor – A Media Perspective – School Prayer Legislation – Reading into the Arts – Chapel Schedule – No Longer Edi-bore-ial – It’s an Ancient Chinese Secret – The President’s Perspective – Meditate on God’s Word – Bouncing Prayers – My Perspective – Herbert Westerfelt new Social Work Professor – MorningStar Summer Tour Reflections (Part 3) – Concert Preparation …

Pulse/Lifelines, Fort Wayne Bible College

TUFW Alumni Publications (All)

The Fall 1982-1983 edition of Pulse/Lifelines, published by Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The Westerner Vol. 3 No. 2, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• 'Partners in Progress' surpasses goal with 57.3 million • 'We shalI prevail,' says Bernhard • Kemp to step down from Board • Administration asked to 'consider' program cuts • Air Force coop program proves success • Feirer and Ziring are Distinguished Faculty Scholars • Ziring _cautions that U.S. dare not resist Middle East change • Distinguished Alumni Awards presented to four • Three receive McKee Graduate Research Fellowships • WMU Foundation elects new officers and directors • Computers and writing skills are inextricably tied • Organization established for EXCITE • 'Fanfares and Celebration': Dalton Center dedication lives up to …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 1982, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

1982-83 Chapel Schedule, Taylor University

Chapel Schedules

No abstract provided.

Pattern Books: An Activity For Beginning Reading Instruction, Elaine G. Wangberg

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The Pattern Book activity to be described can provide a means of introducing and reinforcing high frequency vocabulary within a Language Experience Approach. With this activity the teacher selects a high frequency word (or a few words) which a small group of students or an individual student does not know. These words may come from the students' self-selection, from student' dictation, from a word list or from a basal pre-primer. The teacher then thinks of a common pattern in which the word(s) might appear.

Reading Horizons Vol. 23, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 23, issue 1.

The Language Experience Approach: A Transition From Oral To Written Language, Don Richgels

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

A language experience approach to the teaching of beginning reading makes use of the valuable resource of children's speaking ability. But more importantly, it also cultivates metalinguistic ability and eases the child's transition between two very different forms of language, utterance and text.