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Image Theatre As A Conduit For Academic Research, Felicia Owusu-Ansah

Spect-actor: A Journal of Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed

In the last few decades Africa has seen an upsurge of the use of applied theatre in addressing individual and community issues in diverse paradigms. However, fewer studies have examined its potential beyond sensitisation, awareness creation campaigns and general education through playlets and post-performance discussion. This paper discusses how some aspects of applied theatre were used for data gathering in academic research in connection with Irregular Migration in Ghana. I base the discussion on how I used Applied Theatre, specifically, Augusto Boal’s Image works on the platform of Testimonial Theatre as an investigation tool in academic research. It also shows …

Leveraging Standardized Testing To Transform Curriculum Through Arts Integration: Effects Of Shadow Puppet Theater On Reading Fluency Among Elementary School Students, Nancy B. Parent

Spect-actor: A Journal of Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed

This paper presents findings from a reading fluency study conducted by Flock Theatre (Connecticut Higher Order Thinking Schools Teaching Artists) on the effects of a shadow puppet theater program in an elementary school setting. Data collected in this study show an increase in fluency scores among students who perform as narrators in the program. This paper highlights the role of teaching artists in leveraging standardized assessments to transform curricula and student learning through arts integration. Positionality of teaching artists, classroom teachers, and my role as a social scientist in this context is considered, as well as a discussion of the …

Augusto Boal's Joker And Pedagogy Of Freedom, Hamze Aleepayam

Spect-actor: A Journal of Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed

This text was a report on the Pedagogic project to apply the techniques of Boal's Joker to teach basic Farsi reading and writing to war-torn labor children, those who are deprived of the right to education. They learned to read and write well and wrote about their experiences of war, labor, childhood, fears, happiness, etc..., and its impact on their lives.

Taking Youth Voices Seriously: Theatre, Storytelling, And Empowerment With Refugee Youth In Memphis, Tn, Taylor St. John

Spect-actor: A Journal of Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed

This project report documents the most recent play-turned-podcast in a multi-year partnership between the Orpheum Theatre Group and the Refugee Empowerment Program in Memphis, TN. Youth from the program have been engaging in From Where I Stand, a theatrical storytelling program that weaves first-person narratives into theatrical performances that are presented for the community. While our third performance entitled, Refugee Portraits, was postponed due to the pandemic, it was given new life in the form of a podcast. This report will explore the process of creating the live theatrical performance, pivoting that performance to a podcast, and reflect on …

Editor’S Introduction To The 6th Issue Of The Pto Journal, Mark Weinberg

Spect-actor: A Journal of Pedagogy & Theatre of the Oppressed

This brief letter provides an introduction to my final issue as editor of the PTO Journal.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, October 25, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa, Faculty Senate

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

The Annual Economic Diversity And Inclusion Summit [Program], 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Multicultural Education.

Economic Inclusion Conference Documents

The conference program for the 2021 Economic Inclusion Conference.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, October 14, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

Forward Together Update [Reminder Vaccinations, Flu Clinics, When To Stay Home, & Panther Health Survey], October 12, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Informs that it is possible to be fully vaccinated For COVID-19 by Thanksgiving if individuals get the first dose by Oct. 20th and that the vaccine is available on campus. Also gives reminders about the flu vaccine clincs on campus and that individuals should stay home if they are sick, get tested if they have symptoms of COVID, and complete the Panther Health Survey.

Minutes Of Graduate College Committee On Curricula, October 8, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Forward Together Update [Uni Steps To Reduce Spread, Vaccinations In Black Hawk County & U.S., & Panther Health Survey], October 6, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Summarizes the steps UNI has taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Provides an update on the percentage of vaccinations in Black Hawk County, Iowa, and the United States. Reminds who should fill out the Panther Health Survey.

Uni Grad Student News, V20n1, October 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

UNI Grad Student News

Contents:

--- Message from the Dean
--- Graduate College Staff
--- Graduate College Graduate Assistants
--- Graduate Secretary Profile - Kristin Soppe
--- Graduate Alumni Profile - Marcello Henrique
--- Graduate Faculty Profile - Eric Jennings
--- Graduate College Events
--- Writing Resources
--- Research Events & Workshops
--- UNI Counseling Center
--- Mental Health Resources
--- Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
--- Wellness Tips
--- Graduate College Staff & Contact Information

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter, October 2021, V.1, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning .

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- Welcome
--- Meet the Staff
--- Data Literacy
--- Fall Census Data
--- Enrollment
--- Retention Rates
--- Graduation Rates

2021-2022 Uni Women's Basketball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

General Information --- 1
2021-22 Schedule --- 2
2021-22 Roster --- 3-5
Season Recap/Preview --- 6-7
Head Coach Tanya Warren --- 8-9
Associate Head Coach Brad Nelson --- 10
Assistant Coaches --- 11
Seniors --- 12-14
Juniors --- 15-16
Sophomores --- 17-18
Freshmen --- 19-25
2021-22 Nonconference Opponents --- 26-27
2021-22 Missouri Valley Conference Opponents --- 27-28
2020-21 By the Numbers --- 29-58
Panther History --- 60-87

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 2021, 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.

Library Connection, V9n1, Fall 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Library Connection

Contents:

--- Dismantling Economic Barriers
--- Rod Library's Upcoming Events
--- Restoring History Together
--- Alumni Highlight
--- Rod Library's Fall Semester
--- Textbook Affordability Survey Leads to Action
--- Partnerships Lead to Real World Experiences
--- History Through a Different Lens

Women's And Gender Studies Newsletter, V7, Fall 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Women's And Gender Studies.

Women's and Gender Studies Newsletter

Inside this Issue

Programming News --- 3
New Graduate Students Highlights --- 6
Second-Year Student Highlights --- 8
Awards & Scholarships --- 10
Alumni Update --- 11
Notables & Quotables --- 12

Csbs Kudos, Fall 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

--- Greetings from the Dean
--- Faculty Accolades
--- Department news
--- Student Spotlight
--- Alumni Highlights

Uprising, Issue 12 [Fall 2021], University Of Northern Iowa. Northern Iowa Student Government.

Uprising

Contents:

Letter from the Editors --- 5
The Renovation --- 9
Intelligent Enjoyment --- 10
Exile of Gender Norms in Fashion --- 18
Beauty Revamped --- 20
Angel Numbers --- 25
Protect Your Energy --- 26
Within the 13% --- 34
Work from Home --- 36
Minimalism vs Maximalism --- 38
Bend the Rules --- 40
Gilded Gold --- 46
Skewed Perspective of Social Media --- 48

Forward Together Update [Black Hawk County & Campus Trends, Eligibility Requirements Pfizer-Biontech Booster, & More], September 29, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reports that the cases of COVID-19 are trending downward in Black Hawk County and on campus. Gives the eligibility requirements for getting the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot. Reminds about the flu vaccine clinics on campus and the Panther Health Survey.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, September 27, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, September 27, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa, Faculty Senate

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Forward Together Update [Fda Authorization Booster Shots & Counseling Center Resources], September 24, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reports that the Food and Drug Administration has authorized booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people 65 and older or those adults at higher risk of exposure to the virus. Also gives reminders about Counseling Center resources for students, flu vaccine clinics, and the Panther Health Survey.

Forward Together Update [Covid-19 Deaths, Uni Covid-19 Dashboard, Panther Health Survey, & Flu Vaccine Clinics], September 22, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Gives update on the number of Americans that have died from COVID-19 and gives reminders about the UNI COVID-19 dashboards and the Panther Health Survey. Also announces the start of flu vaccine clinics.

University Of Northern Iowa Fall Faculty Meeting Minutes, September 20, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

University Faculty Documents

The meeting minutes from the annual Fall Faculty Meeting at the University of Northern Iowa held on September 20, 2021.

Forward Together Update [Director Black Hawk County Health Dept. & Vaccines], September 17, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Dr. Nafissa Cisse Egbuonye, Black Hawk County Health Department director, answers some questions students had about COVI-19, mask wearing, and vaccines.

Forward Together Update [Statistics & Vaccine Information], September 16, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Gives statistics on the impact vaccines have had on hospitalization rates and reminds that vaccines are available on campus and that vaccinated students are eligible for a $25 UNI Bookstore gift card. Also reminds that two of the vaccines require a second dose.

Forward Together Update [Student Health Center, Testing, & Panther Health Survey], September 10, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Explains that if a person wants to be tested for COVID at the Student Health Center, they should call and make an appointment. Reminds that the self-test kits can be picked up withour making an appointment. Reminds that the Panther Health Survey is still to be used by everyone who is either having symptoms of COVID-19, exposed to COVID-19 and unvaccinated, or need to access COVID-19 leave. Reminds that vaccines are available and for people to practice self-care as the semester starts to get busier.

Minutes Of Graduate College Committee On Curricula, September 10, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Forward Together Update [Vaccinations, Mental Health Support, & Panther Health Survey], September 8, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Encourages vaccinations against COVID-19, gives information on ways to access mental health support, and reminds those experiencing or exposed to COVID-19 to fill out the Panther Health Survey.