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The Acquisition Of Semantic Information In Preschool Children, Shirley K. Morgenthaler

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Beginning Teachers : A Review Of Research, David Battersby

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

During the 1940's and early 1950's a small number of studies of beginning teachers were completed. However, in the late 1950's, particularly in Britain and the United States, the joint problem of teacher shortages and the high drop-out rate of young teachers gave rise to a new wave of studies on beginning teachers. In the last two decades, the recognition of this need has resulted in reports of over 250 studies and a plethora of literature about the beginning teacher. In categorising this material, a broad distinction has emerged between the theory-based research and literature and that which is orientated …

Application Of Piaget’S Theory Of Cognitive Growth To The Development Of An Interview Protocol And Validation Of A Task To Assess Reasoning Abilities Of College Students, Bruce Edward Perry

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The developmental theory of Jean Piaget provides a paradigm for evaluation of the reasoning abilities of an individual. The overall aim of Piaget's work was to delineate the sequence of the development of intelligence, particularly the ability of a subject to interact successfully with complex problems or to deal with simple problems in more efficient ways. To this end, this study investigated the validation of a new interview task as an instrument for assessing the formal reasoning abilities of college students. The new task, patterned after a game called MasterMind, requires the subject to deduce the color and location of …

Evaluating The Effect Of A Guided Fantasy Visualization On The Figural And Verbal Originality Of Upper Elementary Students, David B. Windahl

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study investigated a method for stimulating several aspects of short-term creative thinking. It was hypothesized that the figural and verbal originality scores of students receiving a guided fantasy visualization (GFV) would be significantly different from those scores of students not receiving a GFV. Fifty-six children from the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades of Price Laboratory School, Cedar Falls, Iowa, were pre-tested on one figural and one verbal subtest from the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT). After scoring the subtest on the originality scale only, students were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. Following a four week interval, …

Implications Of Intervention Studies In The Training Of Piagetian Conservation Tasks, Karen S. Jensen

Graduate Research Papers

Jean Piaget, in his studies of the cognitive development of children, did not address the applications of his theory to reading instruction. Recent research strongly indicates that Piaget's theory applies to education, and especially reading instruction. Reoccuring questions arise from the research: Must children pass through particular stages in which specific skills and operations are acquired before reading is possible and, Is it possible that beginning reading instruction, which now starts earlier in most schools (Robinson, Strickland, & Cullinan, 1977), may be premature for children who have not attained prerequisite cognitive skill levels? The literature review will answer these and …

A Qualitative Analysis Of Bilalian Children's Error Pattern On The Ppvt-R, Carole Redfield Coffey

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to analyze the errors made by four year old Bilalian (Black) children to the stimuli which comprise the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test - Revised (PPVT-R) in order to generate possible explanations for the.children's preferred ("incorrect") responses in terms of language patterns and reasoning processes. Standardized administration procedures were disregarded; testing with each of the 21 children began with Plate 10 and proceeded until six "misses" occurred within eight consecutive responses. Each error, along with the test publishers' stipulated ("correct") response and a distractor, was queried in an attempt to ascertain the reason for the …

Evaluation Of The Cedar Falls, Iowa Title I Reading Program In Grades Two, Three, Four: With An Emphasis On Comprehension Instruction, Katherine Dyke Beebe

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 initiated federal aid to education on a large scale. Since Title I's inception, evaluative data have been attempting to demonstrate conclusively the value of the program in reducing reading failure. This study investigated the effectiveness of the Cedar Falls Title I reading program within the evaluation models established by the Title I Evaluation and Reporting System (TIERS). In addition, this study investigated the effectiveness of the Diagnostic and Instructional Materials and Procedures for Improved Instruction in the Area of Reading Comprehension (DMPRC) in improving reading instruction in Title I. …

Intelligence, Intelligence Tests, And Developmental Characteristics Of Three To Six Year Olds: A Review And Critique, Margreta Ellen Hartje

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This research had a dual purpose. First it reviewed literature relevant to issues surrounding the construct of intelligence, developmental characteristics of the preschool child, and the measurement of the quantitative and qualitative aspects of preschool development. The review attempted to bridge the gap between the development of and the measurement of intelligence. The second function of the study was to provide a limited review and critique of commercial and non-commercial preschool measurement devices. The tests were categorized as intelligence/cognitive, language, motor, social/adaptive, or tests constructed on the basis of specific developmental theories. Criteria for inclusion centered around the test's usage …

A Study Of The Relationship Of Reading Achievement, Linguistic Awareness, And Conservation In Third Grade Children, Kathleen S. Duren

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to investigate the competencies of third grade students on linguistic awareness and conservation tasks, and to determine if these skills were related to reading achievement. Two measures of linguistic awareness were used in this study, the Concepts About Print (Sand) Test and the "Technical Language of Literacy" ("TLL") subtest of the Linguistic Awareness in Reading Readiness Test. The Concept Assessment Kit--Conservation (CAK-C) was used to determine conservation skills. The possible relationship between conservation and linguistic awareness was also explored.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting December 19, 1980, 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
• Presidential Salary
• Code of Student Life
• University Tuition Scholarship Waiver
• Board Committee Reports
• Geology Report
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, December 17, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Twelve doctorates; two U Distinguished Service Awards to be granted at Saturday commencement, Glen Rice; emeritus; dies Saturday in Three Rivers, Final day to register for the winter semester here is Saturday, Jan. 3, Winter semester libraries' hours announced

Western News, December 4, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: All-day symposium Friday to honor Jean Lowrie, University Tuition Scholarship Waiver procedures, Alumnus named Philippines U. president, India cave project gets preliminary grant OK, Every state county has students here this fall, Seek Distinguished Faculty Scholar nominations, Haydn's 'The Creation' to be performed, Name ad hoc committee to select a new director of intercollegiate athletics

The Alumnus, V65n4, December 1980, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

The Alumnus

Inside This Issue:

-- JAZZ at UNI
-- Happy 65th, Barlett Hall!
-- Campus Avenews
-- Out in the field helping others
-- Director's MedLee
-- Alumni Avenews
-- At UNI, everyone helps educate teachers
-- Focus on Faculty
-- Class Notes
-- Alumni Profiles

The Spinnaker Vol.4 No.5, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

Laboratory Experiences In Listening Comprehension For English As A Second Language Program, Sima Mokhtari

Theses

This study is undertaken in an attempt to help teachers to consider listening comprehension as a skill which is different from pronunciation, reading, and writing. Comprehending the second language is one of the most difficult tasks for the language learner and it is the most neglected skill in second language teaching. This neglect sterns from our ignorance about the nature of the process of listening comprehension, and from the lack of our knowledge about techniques on what and how to teach students to comprehend the spoken language.

The listening comprehension skills are separate from pronunciation and grammar. This paper presents …

The Grizzly, November 21, 1980, Thomas A. Reilly, Barbara Foley, Leah Whitman, Pat Keenan, Melissa Hanlon, Kevin O'Neill, Kay Buckwalter, Elizabeth P. Harp, Lisa Lepone, Christine Battle, John Fuller, Brian Ballard, Kevin Readman, Stephanie Kane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Dean of Students' Office Releases Vandalism Figures • Maintenance Working To Conserve Energy • Weight Room Relocated In Helfferich • College Union Attempts World's Largest Molecule • Ursinus News In Brief: Espadas to speak today in Illinois; Maintenance planting new trees; Placement interviews coming soon • Rassias Method Explored for Languages • Journalism To Be Added To Curriculum • Medical Ethics Course Offered • Phil. & Rel. Dept. Lecture On Judaism • College To Host 43rd "Messiah" Performance • Foghat and Outlaws Perform for 'Serious Rockers' • Forum On Radiation Draws Mixed Views • Art Exhibit On Display In Wismer …

Western News, November 20, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Teaching Japanese to Japanese kids in Battle Creek, No faculty or staff layoffs; Bernhard declares, Telephone books include WATS guidelines, Maier publishes two books on noted father, Obie Byrd, custodian, dies

Ke Alakai, Vol. 26, No. 11 (1980-11-20), Brigham Young University Hawaii

Ke Alaka'i

No abstract provided.

Newsbulletin Vol. 9, No. 9, Salve Regina College

Newsbulletin

No abstract provided.

Western News, November 13, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'Partners in Progress' has 45 percent of goal, Announce major gifts from Upjohn; Ford, campus, College of Business a major focus of campaign, Coyne; Russell urge United Way giving

Western News, November 6, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Football team to seek share of MAC title Saturday, Weisberg; Homer elected officers of Foundation, Walk -in period set for short-term loans, Paper Tech Foundation selects Kettering, Patron's Choice Series adds 10 attractions

Nova Universality Graduate Education Modules (Gem) A New Concept In Graduate Programs Designed For Today's Educators November 1981, Nova University

Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice College Archive

No abstract provided.

The Echo: October 31, 1980, Taylor University

1980-1981 (Volume 83 & 84)

Publick Occurrences – Athletes Honored – Accidents Plague Campus – Student Union Board Presents… -- Giving Credit Where Due – Reagan Wins Election – The Marketing Of A Candidate – Fellowship For Missions Sponsors… Missions Awareness Week – The Purpose of Missions Awareness Week – Awareness Chapel Services – In Search of a Mission Board – Have We Forgotten Someone? – Testing the Missionary Psyche – Schedule of Events – M.A.C. in the D.C. – Point Of You – Letters to the Editor – Righteousness or Performance – Menu – Stuart Memorial Named – How Was Wheaton? – Tour London …

Western News, October 16, 1980, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Economic impact of University exceeds $100 million, Four persons named to University Foundation board, Fall Academic Convocation today in Shaw, Schmitt; Massie begin work on county history, Enrollments in computer science up by 30 percent, Cast, staff for 'The Boyfriend' announced, Announce formation of Athletic Association

Acer 1979-1980, Fiftieth Annual Report, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER Annual Reports

This report from the Australian Council for Educational Research details the council's activities from July 1, 1979 to June 30, 1980. In the introduction, the council's director comments on the various activities, including educational and psychological measurement, curriculum research and development, studies of the social foundations of education, dissemination of research findings, and the council's contributions to education in Australia. Nine papers given at a seminar on the improvement of measurement in education and psychology are abstracted. Research projects and publications on learning and teaching, foundations of education, measurement and evaluation, library and information services, survey and psychometric services, and …

A Cross-Cultural Study Of Role Behaviors Pertaining To The Roles Of Student And Professor, Kathryne Jeanne Nadal

Dissertations and Theses

Communication theory involving the role concept has shown that role expectations and differing evaluations of role behavior can lead to communication breakdowns between persons. Literature pertaining to relations between professors and international students indicates the presence of unfulfilled expectations between them as to how they perform their respective roles. It was therefore hypothesized that some difficulties international students face in the academic world may be due to factors such as differing role expectations. As the literature provided no methodologically based cross-cultural research in this area, the researcher undertook to discover if professors and students evaluate the roles of student and …

Hollins Columns (1980 Oct 6), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Speaker elicits response
• Elections is GSF focus
• Flory says behavior is key to weight control
• Trustee appointed N&W president
• Drinking is not part of Tinker tradition
• The spirit of Tinker Day
• Cause, effect of mono explained
• Alumns build for future through past
• Hollie Collie Days
• Chapel, RLA offer many programs provide wide variety of services
• Sunday Chapel program
• Two McDowells take over Beardslee's classes
• Larsen's own experiences abroad form basis for many of her poems
• "Fame" like slice out of life in N.Y.
• Seven Orchesis apprentices accepted
• Roanoke College seminar examines women's roles
• Fiddle and Banjo club …

Pacific Review October 1980, Pacific Alumni Association

Pacific Magazine and Pacific Review

No abstract provided.

Vocabulary Acquisition During Elementary And Post-Elementary Years: A Preliminary Report, Martha Rapp Haggard

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Variables which contribute to language learning have been the subject of a great deal of research interest and study. Generally, research has concentrated on preschool language acquisition and, until the past decade, has supported the conclusion that language development is very nearly mature by about age six. Growing numbers of researchers, however, are acknowledging the need for research concerning language acquisition beyond the preschool years (C. Chomsky, 1969; Ruddell, 1976; Wardhaugh, 1976). Of specific interest are the developmental processes through which elementary and post-elementary children gain grammatical and lexical control of their language. Embedded in this larger concern are questions …

Professional Concerns, R Baird Shuman, R.W. Reising

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

R. W. Reising, Professor of Communicative Arts and Native American Studies at Pembroke State University in North Carolina, provides a point counterpoint on the question of whether students' dialects interfere with their ability to read. He suggests three specific actions to which educators concerned with reading instruction might turn their efforts in order to enhance the quality of such instruction for students who normally use a dialect other than standard.