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Functional Behavior Assessment: Procedures, Components, And Personnel, Hannah Louise Robson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Challenging behaviors at school inte1fere with a student's ability to effectively learn. In these situations behavioral assessments are frequently conducted and current practice adamantly supports the use of functional behavioral assessments (FBA) in addressing challenging behaviors among students. This study examines the assessment methods and personnel most frequently included in the FBA process in a Midwestern regional education agency through the review of completed assessments in a one year period. The results of this study suggest that record reviews and observations are utilized in the majority of the cases as part of the assessment process, along with an interview and …

The Effects Of Aerobic Physical Fitness And Daily Physical Activity On Cognitive Testing In Preadolescent Children, Bennett L. Smith

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of physical activity and physical fitness level on academic performance.

Kindergartners Can Read And Understand : Emergent Reading Strategies At Work, Kacey Lynn Beyer

Graduate Research Papers

The need for kindergarten educators to be effective in teaching both word solving and comprehension strategies is paramount. Educators are challenged to teach even the most emergent readers to use strategies to help them read and understand what they have read. The explicit teaching of both word solving and comprehension strategies in kindergarten builds a strong foundation for literacy learning throughout a student's school career and beyond. Fostering a love of literature and an attitude of lifelong literacy learning can be achieved for all students with the proper supports in place. This paper defines each word solving and comprehension strategy …

Accelerated Reader And Sustained Silent Reading's Impact On Students' Motivation To Read, Amy Benedict

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine if students' motivation to read is influenced by the use of Accelerated Reader or SSR in their school. Fourth grade students had been selecting books to read based on Accelerated Reader levels. After reading each book the students took a quiz. SSR was implemented for two weeks to determine if students' attitudes towards reading would improve.

A mixed-methods approach was used in this research design. Quantitative data were collected through the MRP survey, administered both before the introduction of SSR and after implementing SSR. Qualitative data were collected through an individual conversational …

Our Voices: A Descriptive Account Of African American Parental Involvement In An Urban Elementary School, Charletta D. Sudduth

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Parent involvement may have implications for student achievement (Epstein, 1986; Hoover-Dempsey, Bassler, & Brisse, 1987; Lopez, Scribner, & Mahitivanichcha, 2001). Today African-American parents are frequently criticized for not being involved enough in their students' education (Dearing, Kreider, Simpkins, & Weiss, 2006). African-American parent involvement can be limited due to a lack of time, monetary resources, or transportation; past negative experiences with school; a non-welcoming school environment; or a different definition of parent involvement (Epstein, 2001, Hamre & Pianta, 2001; Hill, Castellino, Lansford, Dodge, Bates, et al., 2004; Hughes & Kwok, 2007). Missing from the research of both Hoover Dempsey and …

The Link Between Functional Behavioral Assessment And Behavioral Intervention Plans, Megan Kathleen Seamans Anderson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The inclusion of functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and behavioral intervention plans (BIP) in the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) 2004 changed the way an educator can discipline a student with a disability . Limited research has been conducted to evaluate FBAs and BIPs completed in the school setting, more specifically the use of FBA data to inform the BIP, and compliance with IDEIA mandates. The current study examined 72 initial FBAs and BIPs completed by school teams in a Midwest regional education agency. Findings indicate the majority of teams were out of compliance with IDEIA …

Not Giving Back: The Social Exchange Concern Hypothesis Of Physical Disability Stigma, Thomas P. Dirth

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The phenomenon of physical disability stigma has been examined from many different perspectives, but a comprehensive theory of its functionality has yet to be tested. The evolutionary theory of stigma provides two compelling hypotheses, for stigma in general, and physical disability stigma in particular. The pathogen avoidance hypothesis maintains that stigma is an evolved response for protection against infectious diseases, whereas the social exchange concern hypothesis proposes that stigma serves to maximize fitness by cueing which interaction partners will contribute or detract most from one's well-being. The social exchange concern hypothesis frames physical disability stigma, especially, in a way that …

Determining Students' Working Conceptions Of Evolution Through Formative Assessment Probes, Danielle J. Burras

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Students entering a science classroom bring with them many ideas about science content and the nature of science. Some of those ideas are not congruent with current scientific explanations and can be called working conceptions. Working conceptions have the ability to impact how students respond to new information and whether or not they integrate it into their lives outside of the classroom. Identifying what working conceptions students have prior to instruction allows educators to determine how instruction should be formatted and what concepts may need extra focus. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effectiveness of formative assessment …

Examining The Use Of Collocations In Natural Language Processing, Patrick Anthony Burke

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Studies in Natural Language Processing are often dedicated to defining the lexicon and grammar rules of individual languages. It is a common understanding that virtually all statements that a language user encounters are unique constructions that have never been seen before. Because of this, there has been very little modem research regarding the use of repeated language when attempting to provide computers with language processing functionality. It seems reasonable that most statements we use on a daily basis are completely new when they are evaluated in their entirely. However, it is possible that smaller portions of these statements are reused. …

Fall Commencement [Program], December 18, 2010, 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.

Csbs Kudos, December 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS is on the move
-- Psychology study-abroad course is launched
-- New counseling programs maintaining excellence
-- Faculty Kudos
-- Upcoming CSBS Events
-- Student Kudos
-- Dean's Student Advisory Council
-- Alumni Kudos
-- New digital signage in CSBS
-- The Center for Violence Prevention and Intervention

The Update, December 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Humanities, Arts And Sciences.

Update

Inside this issue:

-- American Chemical Society, a student affiliate group
-- Department News
-- Iowa Writing Project
-- UNI School of Music to Host 50th Anniversary Celebration: Varsity Men's Glee Club Christmas Variety Shows
-- Communication Studies: Student Showcased on the Jay Leno Show
-- Dmitri Vorobiev: An All Beethoven Recital Series
-- Student Spotlight: Philosophy: Joel Anderson
-- Student Spotlight: World Religions: Elizabeth Wiedenheft
-- Student Spotlight: Industrial Technology: Hannah Loan
-- UNI Students attend and participate in sixth Annual Multicultural Conference
-- Student Spotlights Continued
-- School of Music Events
-- UNI Forensics
-- Communication Studies Students …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 2010, 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.

Instruction Size Report, Fall 2010, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Gives breakdowns of student credit hours offered by status of instructor, average class size overall, and average class size by status of instructor.

Csbs Kudos, October 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- Sabin Hall renovation nearing completion
-- The School of Applied Human Sciences formed in CSBS
-- SAHS faculty named to endowed professorship in gerontology
-- Faculty Kudos
-- Award-winning Faculty
-- New Faculty & Staff
-- Student Kudos
-- Upcoming CSBS Events
-- Alumni Kudos
-- Vajpeyi Fellowship established in the Department of Political Science
-- New scholarships for Political Science students
-- Psychology faculty to appear on Discovery Channel
-- CSBS faculty visit China & Taiwan
-- New laboratory facility in CSBS

Instruction Cost Report, Fall 2010, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Shows the costs associated with running the University of Northern Iowa broken down by college and department

Faculty Tenure Report, Fall 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Institutional Research.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Statistical report showing the number of faculty that are tenured, on the tenure track, or not on the tenure track, broken down by college, department, gender, minority status, and if full or part time.

Student Profile, Fall Semester 2010, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Preface
--- At a Glance
--- Profile Summary
--- Section I: Total Student Enrollment for Fall Semester 2010
--- Section II: New Students Entering UNI Fall Semester 2010
--- Section III: Student Enrollment by College
--- Section IV: Miscellaneous

Rhythms: Music At The University Of Northern Iowa, V29, Fall 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Rhythms: Music at the University of Northern Iowa

Contents:

From the Director --- 1
-- School of Music Ensembles Perform for Dalai Lama --- 2
-- Varsity Men's Glee Club Tours Italy and Celebrates 50 Years --- 3
-- Texas Tenor on a Wild Ride --- 4
-- Alumnus Jim Linabon Launches New Television Series --- 4
-- Here's To Us! School of Music Alumna Elly Leslie Releases New Album --- 5
-- Giving Back: James Coffin Visiting Artist Jazz Fund --- 5
-- Jazz Division Celebrates Successful Year --- 6
-- Alumni Success Stories: Dave Lisik --- 7
-- Join us for an Evening in Paris --- …

Submitting To The Disciplines Of Liberation: A Second Look At Mark Van Doren’S Liberal Education, Bill Koch

UNIversitas: Journal of Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

For a few years now I’ve been describing to colleagues in the UNI English Department some of the ways I’ve been trying to engage students with their writing in the sections of College Writing and Research that I teach, and more than once they’ve said, “I wish I could take your class.” And as I’ve continued to reread Van Doren’s 1943 book on liberal education (on which I wrote an article that was published in UNIversitas a couple years ago), I’ve found that his thoughts help me to explain some of these concepts and activities, ways to engage students …

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, August 23, 2010, 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 Agenda, August 23, 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2010, 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.

Excellence In Education, Summer 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Education.

Excellence in Education

Inside this issue:

-- Secretary of Education Visits UNI

-- The Dalai Lama to Visit UNI

-- CEESTEEM

-- Collaborative for Disabilities

-- Literacy

-- Global Forum for PE

-- Pema Yangchen: Student Profile

-- HPELS Hall of Excellence 2009 Inductees

-- U.S. Department of Education Awards $9 Million Teacher Quality Partnership Grant to State of Iowa

-- 09 Summer Storms Damage Price Lab

-- COE Awards Celebration

-- COE New Hires/Retirees

-- Faculty Award Winners

-- In Memory

-- Kindergym

-- Professional Development Schools

-- Price Lab School Summer Camps

-- PLS Honored as Recipient of First ASCD Vision …

Biennial Report To The Board Of Regents State Of Iowa 2008-2010, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Cumulative Enrollment 2008/2009
--- Cumulative Enrollment 2009/2010
--- Residence Enrollment by Sessions
--- Full-Time Equivalency Enrollment
--- Degrees Awarded
--- Program Certificates Awarded
--- Summary of Enrollment – Fall and Spring

Spring Commencement [Program], May 8, 2010, 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.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, April 26, 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Holocaust Legacies: Lecture By Mona Sue Weissmark [Poster], University Of Northern Iowa. Center For Holocaust And Genocide Education.

Center for Holocaust and Genocide Education Documents

A poster announcing a lecture by Mona Sue Weissmark on the emotional legacies of the Holocaust.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting [Program], April 19, 2010, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College.

Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting & Awards Ceremony Programs

No abstract provided.

Seventeenth Annual Csbs Student Research Conference Program, April 17, 2010, University Of Northern Iowa

INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference Programs

A program for the INSPIRE conference where undergraduate and graduate students present their research, internship, volunteer and study abroad experiences, club activities and creative performances.