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Iowa Academy Of Science Directory, 1994-95, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Board of Directors ... 3
Program Directors ... 4
Editors ... 6
Committees ... 8
Sections ... 21
ISTS Regional Directors ... 36
Awards of Merit ... 28
Excellence in Science Teaching Awards ... 29
Past Presidents ... 30
Membership Roster ... 31

Conceptual Representation Of The Newtonian Model Of Motion In University Physics Students, Yannis Hadzigeorgiou

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to investigate how undergraduate students at the University of Northern Iowa who had taken prior coursework on non-calculus general physics with a unit on mechanics understand the Newtonian model of motion. In general, the study was concerned with reasoning strategies, the preconceptions that give rise to these strategies, and the schema that might be inferred from the preconceptions. In particular, the study focused on the three fundamental notions of the Newtonian model of motion: {a) that uniform straight line motion is equivalent to rest, {b) that motion is relative to an inertial frame of …

Aids Knowledge And Homophobia In Community Active Elderly, Lydia Heyel Adams

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to identify the level of AIDS knowledge and presence of homophobia among a group of community active elderly in the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area. Demographic factors including gender, age, education level, annual income, religious faith, level of religious activity, personal knowledge of a person who is gay, personal knowledge of a person with HIV/AIDS, history of a blood transfusion, and history of HIV testing were also assessed to determine if they had a statistically significant effect on AIDS knowledge and homophobia. The relationship between AIDS knowledge and homophobia was also examined to determine if they …

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, December 13, 1993, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, November 8, 1993, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 1993, 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.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 1993, 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.

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 23-24, 1993 [Program, 105th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Program Summary --- 5
General Session Speakers --- 9
Awards --- 12
Distinguished Iowa Science Teaching --- 12
Symposia Programs --- 13
STN Workshop --- 14
Poster Session --- 15
Campus Map --- Centerfold
Section Programs --- 18
Agricultural Sciences --- 18
Anthropology --- 18
Botany --- 19
Cellular & Molecular Biology --- 21
Chemical Education --- 24
Chemistry, Inorganic --- 24
Chemistry, Organic --- 26
Conservation --- 27
Earth Science Teaching --- 29
Elementary Science Teaching --- 29
Engineering --- 29
Geology --- 31
Linguistics --- 32
Nursing --- 32
Physics --- 33
Physiology --- 34
Psychology --- …

Northern Iowa Today, V76n2, Winter 1993, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
--Who's teaching? Northern Iowa faculty honor commitment to classroom teaching
--Not a nine to five gig: Life is full and invigorating for Northern Iowa faculty
Oh, the places you'll see:UNI offers students worldwide experiences
--Election '92: For higher education, good news/bad news as Clinton takes charge
--Alumni Profile: Wayne Carpenter
--Faculty Profile: Barbara Lounsberry
--College & University
--Class Notes
--Perspective
--Perplexed: providing excellence in the classroomin times of increasing research expectations

Iowa Academy Of Science Directory, 1993-94, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Board of Directors ... 5
Program Directors ... 6
Editors ... 6
Committees ... 8
Sections ... 22
Awards of Merit ... 28
Excellence in Science Teaching Awards ... 29
Past Presidents ... 30
Membership Roster ... 31

The Failure Of Language And Vision In "Noon Wine", Philip Page

Short Story

No abstract provided.

Review: James B. Hall's I Like It Better Now, Bill Witherup

Short Story

No abstract provided.

Annual Report Of The Iowa Academy Of Science, 1992-93, Paul E. Rider

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Starting in 1976, annual reports have served as a continuing record of the activities of the Iowa Academy of Science. These augment a 100 year history of the Academy which was written in the centennial year of 1975. This report covers the period from July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993. It is based on the official records of the Academy (committee reports, Board minutes, correspondence) as well as the recollections, impressions and thoughts of the author.

Integrating Music And The Language Arts In The Elementary School, Jennifer L. Carstens

Graduate Research Papers

The whole language concept emphasizes student involvement in the language processes to create meaning. This involvement can be supported by music activity. The rhythm, cadences, rhyming lyrics, and patterns found in songs make music a natural vehicle for introducing children to print and for nurturing language abilities. Musical experiences offer many opportunities for students to engage in the language processes of reading, writing, speaking/singing, and listening. This multi-sensory approach can heighten children's interest in language activity, thus nurturing their thinking-language abilities.

An Overview Of Foreign Language Instruction In The Elementary School, Ann M. Lassen

Graduate Research Papers

This paper is an overview of foreign language instruction in the elementary school. Through a review of the current literature, the rationale for language instruction at the elementary level is explored. Current program models and frequency of such programs in United States' elementary schools today are identified. Characteristics of successful programs in the areas of planning, teaching methods, and evaluation are addressed. Teacher qualifications are examined and steps being taken to rectify a lack of qualified elementary foreign teachers are offered as suggestions for the future.

Sexist Portrayals Of Women In Daytime Television, Angela Sommars

Graduate Research Papers

Television is one of the main socializing forces in our culture today. It can mold opinions and attitudes and it can also help to change them. The portrayal of women on television in programs and commercials is still very negative in 1992. Although many people believe women have a more positive image on television today, many of these appearances are deceiving. Television's resistance of the influence of the Women's Liberation Movement is very evident in its continued stereotypes of women in subservient positions to men. Stereotypes of women are shown by the overwhelming majority of female roles in programs, commercials, …

The Effects Of Phonics In Reading And Writing Programs For Young Children, Marjorie L. Tindall

Graduate Research Papers

Phonics is being taught in many kindergartens and .most first grades in the nation to introduce children to reading and writing. A large number of educators believe that phonics instruction is necessary for children to learn to read and to spell, but many psycholinguists question the value of this instruction (M. Manning, G. Manning, & C. Kamii, 1988). The teaching of phonics has been a source of controversy since Rudolf Flesch's (1955) book, Why Johnny Can't Read. Chall (1967) addressed the debate in her book, Learning to Read: The Great Debate, concluding that a code-emphasis approach produced better reading achievement …

Picture Storybooks For Speech Communications Curriculum And Extracurricular Activities: An Annotated Bibliography, Del Brink

Graduate Research Papers

High school speech instructors frequently use picture storybooks in their curriculum. Picture storybooks differ from illustrated storybooks and picture books because they are the only type of the three that includes a balanced union between text and illustrations. An observation made at a high school speech contest in Iowa was the impetus for the formation of a bibliography of picture storybooks suitable for speech contest work. The researcher located, read, annotated, and categorized books reviewed in The Horn Book Magazine between 1989 and 1992. Of the 497 books read, 363 formed a bibliography of picture storybooks divided among these categories: …

Historical Fiction In The Study Of The American Indian Culture, Kay Lynne Bisinger

Graduate Research Papers

In planning school instructional programs, educators need to consider the cultural diversity in the United States. Children need to become attuned to diversity and at the same time discover the universals that all people share. One means of doing this is through literature experiences that nurture children's awareness and appreciation of different cultures. In selecting multicultural literature for the classroom, teachers need to make informed choices. Portrayals of any culture require sensitivity, accuracy, and positive imagery (Bishop, 1987).

An Exploration Of Peer Modeling On Behavior, Language, And Cognition Of Autistic Children In Early Childhood Education, Diana Pritts

Graduate Research Papers

Autism is a developmental disability that for years was closeted as a mysterious ailment that was not often researched, understood or even discussed. When the federal Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-142) was passed, parents, professionals, and even the public started to look for answers to questions about autism that had been left unanswered for years. This law stated that all handicapped children were to be placed in the least restrictive environment.

Manipulatives: Are They Necessary For Middle Level Learners?, Connie Bruns

Graduate Research Papers

Educational leaders continually search for ways to improve the quality of learning for that special group of students we call middle level. Middle schools have worked to establish a unique program for making the transition from elementary to high school for young adolescents between the ages of ten and fifteen. Students at this age often make firm decisions about how and whether to continue their study of mathematics. Nowhere is the teaching of mathematics more challenging than during these years of transition (Leitzel, 1991 ).

Play And Literacy Development: The Role Of The Teacher And Classroom Design, Lisa Kay Schmidt

Graduate Research Papers

During the past decade, research has flourished on play and its relationship to children's learning and development (Bergen, 1987). When focusing on preschool age children, play has been seen as a leading influence on their development (Vygotsky, 1991). Recently researchers have begun to link play with literacy development (Hall, 1991). To understand play and literacy better, both terms will need to be carefully defined and their development examined.

For Pastor Joseph P. Thompson, Alan Lerstrom

Iowa Journal of Communication

Throughout the American Civil War the people of the North participated in lengthy disputes regarding the reasons for the fighting, the meaning of the war, and the ultimate objectives to be attained. In order to increase their sphere of influence many of the arguments were printed and distributed as pamphlets. By 1863 the Union League of Philadelphia, the Loyal Publication society (New York) and the New England Loyal Publication Society were sending pamphlets or broadsides and clippings to influential persons, editors, and soldiers in the field. During the three years of its existence the Loyal Publication Society published nearly nine …

A Comparison Of All-Day Every Day Kindergarten To Half-Day Every Day Kindergarten, Sue Ellen Richardson

Graduate Research Papers

No abstract provided.

Drama Education: A Teaching Strategy For Young Children Affected By Attention Deficit-Hyperactive Disorder, Janice C. Miller

Graduate Research Papers

According to many experts, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) represents the most common developmental problem in school children (Coleman & Levine, 1988; Goodyear & Hynd 1992; Henker & Whalen, 1989). Children diagnosed with ADHD share a group of symptoms including: impulsiveness, inappropriate attention span, distractibility, and in some cases, hyperactivity (American Psychiatriatric Association [APA], 1987). Problems associated with ADHD result in chronic academic and social failure (Parker, 1990). This study is a concerted effort to help parents and teachers understand the difficulties children affected by ADHD experience and to present a strategy that will help the ADHD affected child achieve success.

A Meeting Of Cultures: Faculty And Part-Time Doctoral Students In An Edd Program, Paul R. Smith

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to examine the cultural perspectives of the part-time doctoral students in educational administration and of selected faculty in the college of education at a medium sized middle western university. More specifically, the intent was to determine what types of cultures existed within these groups, the factors contributing to the development of these cultures, and what affect these factors had on the Ed.D. degree itself. A qualitative research approach was taken and included individual interviews, classroom observations, and university documents. Non-participant observations included five doctoral classes and related formal and informal conversations. The data gathering …

Infusing Global Education Into The Foreign Language Classroom: A Look At The Iowa Global Education Standard, Darcie J. Novotny

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

This study is designed to focus on the various aspects of infusing global education, as mandated by the Iowa Department of Education, into the high school foreign language classroom. Included in the study is an assessment of the approaches infusion of global education and a sample lesson plan meeting the guidelines as established by the mandate. A survey of 52 Iowa foreign language teachers was conducted to assess attitudes toward global education and to assess the implementation of global education. Further areas for research will also be discussed.

For George Julian, John Hammerback

Iowa Journal of Communication

In 1862 the editor of the Seymour, Indiana, Times declared that the name of United States Congressman George Washington Julian was "as familiar in the mouths of Indianians as household words; and made so partly by reason of his fearless and effective championship of anti-slavery sentiments." Although today few Americans rank Julian among the foremost antislavery leaders, he played a vital and difficult role in the movement. In contrast to William Lloyd Garrison who disdained political solutions and to Joshua Giddings who received support from other nationally known Ohioans, Julian labored almost alone in the hostile climate of perhaps the …

Honoring Diversity In Teacher Education: Infusing Learning Styles; Cooperative Learning And Multicultural Nonsexist Education Into The Student Teaching Semester, Janey L. Montgomery, Joyce Simpson, Judy Lindholm

Faculty Publications

This paper demonstrates how teacher educators can empower preservice teachers to develop a rationale for honoring diversity in their classrooms by building upon an awareness of learning style preference; cooperative learning; and multicultural nonsexist education. A human relations course at the University of Northern Iowa that is taught concurrently with the student teaching experience demonstrates how student teachers become involved in collaborative relationships with their peers by sharing weekly seminars; planning presentations; doing action research; and engaging in classroom instruction. The model involves personalization of concepts through experiential learning in which group building and team teaching are key strategies. Learning …

An Investigation Of Metaphorical Statements Of Preadolescents And Artists Who Journal, Ellen Barth

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of literal and visual journaling on students' thoughts about artistic production. Participants were 40 sixth grade students enrolled in a private school program in the Midwest and two selected professional artists who used literal journaling to develop visual imagery. The theoretical frame drew upon Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences (Gardner, 1983). The methodology relied on Borg and Gall's ( 1983) discussion of qualitative research design, Bradburn and Sudman's qualitative research methodology (1982), and Oppenheim's (1966) questionnaire design. The analysis of the data followed Kogan, Connor, Gross, and Fava's (1980) method …