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Reading Horizons Vol. 12, No. 2

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 12, issue 2.

The Inauguration Of Thomas J. Clifford As The Eighth President Of The University Of North Dakota, University Of North Dakota

UND Publications

This is the program from the inauguration of President Tom Clifford as the President of the University of North Dakota. The ceremony took place on April 14, 1972.

University Of Maine At Portland-Gorham Catalog 1972-1973, University Of Maine At Portland-Gorham

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

The Bison: 1972, Howard University

Howard University Yearbooks

This digital object was funded in part through a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The digitalization of this object was part of a collaborative effort with the Washington Research Library Consortium and George Washington University.

Lingnan College Hong Kong : Prospectus 1972-1974, Lingnan College

Lingnan University Calendar

No abstract provided.

Acer 1971-1972 Annual Report, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

The Cloze Procedure And Informal Reading Inventory: A Correlative Study, Robert D. Elzenga

All Master's Theses

This study compared the cloze procedure and informal reading inventory at reading levels ranging from third through seventh grade. Twenty-four elementary students, judged by their teachers as not having reading difficulties, were selected from fourth, fifth, and sixth grade classes and. administered the two test instruments. The correlations, at each reading level were not significant at the .01 level as determined by the Pearson Product-Moment formula. Recommendations included the use of more subjects and suggestions for additional research.

The Relationship Of Eye-Hand Dominance To Visual-Motor Performance, Terry Livingstone Mitchell

All Master's Theses

Thirty-six crossed eye-hand dominant and an equal number of lateral dominant fifth grade students were compared on mirrortracing and handwriting tasks. Results showed that being crossed dominant did not have a significant effect on either handwriting or mirror-tracing when the preferred hand was used. The commonly held theory that being crossed eye-hand dominant is a handicap to normal language development was not supported by this study.

Conservation Concepts Of Migrant And Resident Mexican-American And Resident Anglo Six- And Seven-Year-Old Children, Tom E. Morris

All Master's Theses

This study presents the comparison of conservation levels of six- and seven-year-old children from three different ethno-cultural backgrounds- migrant Mexican-American, resident Mexican-American, and resident Anglo. Scores on conservation tasks were analyzed by age and culture using a two-way Analysis of Variance. Mexican-Americans in the sample school were found to be at a significantly lower level of conservation.

A discussion of possible cultural effects, and educational and research recommendations were given.

Can A Gaming Approach Within A Language-Experience Individualized Reading Program Effectively Teach Reading Skills, Trudy N. Rodine

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a trial program of reading skill instruction using a gaming approach within a language-experience individualized program. The study reviewed the literature on language-writing-reading development and thereupon sought to translate the identified theoretical procedure into a working pattern which would achieve specific skill building objectives with a selected group of eight or nine year old children.

Pre--test and post-test diagnostic information influenced both the program development and its evaluation.

A Descriptive Study Of A Creative Approach To Teaching Children With Learning Disabilities, Olive Ward Megenity

All Master's Theses

This study describes a program and its rationale for S. L. D.

children as it evolved over a two-year period. Approaches included

multi-sensory approach for reading, typing to develop reading and

spelling, and a combination of behavioral modification and group

therapy to improve self-image and develop social competence .

Shifts in grouping and changes in environment caused continuous

revision of the program. Test results showing growth patterns in

reading and spelling are included Suggestions for additional research

are made.

Educational Opportunity Provided County Juvenile Facility Detainees In The State Of Washington, Theodore Robert Williams

All Master's Theses

This paper presents a study of educational opportunities for youth detained in county juvenile facilities. Selected public school districts, intermediate school districts, and detention facilities in the state of Washington were contacted to get both factual information and opinion.

Recommendations included suggestions that at least one teacher be provided for each facility, that school districts become more involved, and that additional study of actual detention schools be conducted in search of a model.

A Two-Part Approach To The Education Of Mothers Of Potentially Environmentally Disadvantaged Children Regarding A Stimulating Early Childhood Environment, Barbara Schaller Kuczen

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study To Determine Reasons Why Lds Students Were Not Enrolled In Lds Seminary In The Southern Alberta Seminary District During 1970-71, Robert Owen Mcclung

Theses and Dissertations

Religious education in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as given by the seminaries is to help youth achieve a meaningful testimony that God lives, Jesus is the Christ, and Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. The purpose of this study was to determine why some youth were not taking advantage of this training by enrolling in seminary.
It was determined that the teachers were a negligible reason for lack of enrollment. Rather, the reasons stemmed more from a lack of awareness of the nature of the seminary program by some priesthood leaders, by the youth and …

An Historical Analysis Of The Language Controversy In Indian Education - 1614 To 1970, Peter Sinnappan

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

A Comparison Of Varied Reading Instructional Program As Interrelated With Modes Of Learning, Paul William Cates

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Variable Of Black Dialect As It Affects The Performance Of Black Children On A Speech-Sound Discrimination Test, Adeline Cheryl Alderson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The present study investigated the variable of Black Dialect as it affected performance of a black population on a standardized speech-sound discrimination test. Forty-four black preschool children ranging in age from four years, one month through five years, one month served as subjects. Test tapes used for presentation of the test were the Standard English test tape included in the speech-sound discrimination test pack and a Black Dialect test tape recorded by a lay talker. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups: Group I subjects received the speech-sound discrimination test in Standard English on Trial 1 and in Black …

University Of Northern Iowa Fact Book, 1972-1973, University Of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Fact Book

Contents:

--Type of Institution
--Accreditation
--Location and Size of Campus
--Athletic and Physical Education Facilities --President
--Fall Enrollment Through the Years
--Number of Buildings
--Appropriations
--Valuation of Instructional Equipment
--Tuition and Fees
--Board and Room
--Administrative Organization
--University Employees
--Number of Graduates
--Officers of Administrative Divisions
--Officers of Academic Divisions
--Types of Education Offered
--Special Services
--Instructional Buildings
--Administrative & Plant Facilities
--Student Housing and Food Services
--Married Student Housing
--Miscellaneous & Other Buildings
--Index

The Comment, December 16, 1971, Bridgewater State College

The Comment

No abstract provided.

The Quill -- December 6, 1971, Roger Williams University

The Quill

No abstract provided.

1: North Central Association Accreditation Self-Study 1971-1972 Vol. I - Basic Institutional Data, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

UMSL Accreditation

No abstract provided.

Acer Newsletter No. 11 December 1971, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER Newsletter archive 1969-1999

No abstract provided.

The Development And Empirical Validation Of A Teaching Program, Arlene Chmil

Masters Theses

The original purpose of this study was to teach college students to write psychology laboratory reports. A programmed text on how to draw a graph that would meet the publication requirements as specified by the American Psychological Association was written and tested on a small sample of psychology stidents. Results showed that the rules were not adequate discriminative stimuli for controlling behavior. It was necessary to give the students discrimination training with examples related to those rules. There was a high percent of errors on rules that pertained to the concepts of the independent and dependent variables, and the task …

Volume Xci, Number 9, November 26, 1971, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Volume Xci, Number 5, October 29, 1971, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

The Columns (1971 Oct 12), Hollins College

Hollins Student Newspapers

Table of Contents:

• Hollins hosts psychophysiology conference
• Voting residency viewed
• Carnal Knowledge seen as boost for liberation
• VPWA views media's women
• Free school continues
• "Spoon River Anthology" first drama production
• Finances bad for colleges
• Music discussed
• IRC fights community racism
• Groups meet in September
• Athletic season begins
• Choir performs
• Meditation classes taught by society at Hollins

Ke Alakai, Vol. 16, No. 05 (1971-10-08), Brigham Young University Hawaii

Ke Alaka'i

No abstract provided.

Bulletin - Vol. 02, No. 35 - October 5, 1971, University Of Massachusetts Boston

1971-1977, UMass Boston Bulletin

No abstract provided.

The Quill -- October 4, 1971, Roger Williams University

The Quill

No abstract provided.

Reading Horizons Vol. 12, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 12, issue 1.