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The Effects Of Homogeneous Grouping Practices On Talented And Gifted Students, Angela Kurt-Sconsa

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this literature review was to examine research findings about the effects of homogeneous grouping practices on gifted students. As school budgets have been cut, many gifted programs across the country have been impacted. Also, as tracking has become a political faux pas, many gifted programs have been eliminated.

The following are recommendations for education policy makers: realize that one teacher cannot do it all in a classroom with a wide range of abilities; know that content, in addition to grouping, is a main factor in students' advancement; remain flexible with grouping and programming; and try to overcome …

Using Technology To Support An Adult Constructivist Learning Environment, Regina A. Rankins

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is to look at the connection between constructivist learning theories and the application of technology in an adult learning environment. The review examines five components consisting of constructivism, the purpose of constructivist learning environments, technologies in constructivist learning environments, adult learning, and the constructivist approach for using technology to support adult learning. This review addresses the question: how does the constructivist approach for using technology support adult learning in a technology-based environment?

A Closer Look At Constructivism, The Learning Cycle, Scientific Process Skills And Their Interrelationships Within A High School Chemistry And Physics Classroom, Jennifer M. Gates

Graduate Research Papers

Over the last several decades, science education has been in a state of potential change. In fact from the Committees of Ten to the beginning of Project 2061 and now, it has been a time of constant debate over the best practice in science education. The most recent science education reform movement began in 1989 with an effort towards scientific literacy and relevancy by the American Association for the Advancement of Science report, Science for All Americans (American Association for the Advancement of Science { AAAS}, 1989). This publication has proven to be a landmark in science education reform and …

Assessment: A Creative Component, Sandy Ross

Graduate Research Papers

This is the year in our curriculum cycle where science is being reviewed with the goal of purchasing of new textbooks, materials, etc. Due in part to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, and in part to the desire to have consistency throughout the district, our science curriculum will be drastically changing. We are moving from teaching one content area in depth for the entire year, to using a more integrated approach where all content areas are addressed each year. The standards and benchmarks are being rewritten to coordinate with the concepts tested on the Iowa Tests of Basic …

Standards Based Recommendations For K-8 Science Curriculum At Independence Community School District, Jan Reed

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine the gaps, redundancies, and conceptual inconsistencies present in the Independence Community School District K-8 science curriculum. The study was divided into four chapters with the first chapter providing an introduction, followed with a chapter laying out the background and framework. Chapter three consists of the method to create the product and the product itself which include the National Science Education Standards in one section and spreadsheet matrices in the traditional science content areas of life, earth/space, and physical science, science as inquiry, and science and technology for grades K-4 and grades 5-8 …

Determining Criminal Motive Using Deductive Profiling: A Feasibility Study, Kelly J. Dupont

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In recent years criminal profiling has gained increasing popularity and attention as a result of media and law enforcement interest. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the field is lacking in essential empirical support. The FBI's Crime Classification Manual, used to train FBI profilers, states in its opening pages that the information provided in the manual is not empirically derived; rather it is based on the collective opinion of those with experience in law enforcement (Douglas, Burgess, & Burgess, 1992). An area particularly in need of research is the relationship between motive and criminal behavior. Understanding motive can be a …

Assessing The Applicability Of Traditional Urban Transportation Planning Methods For The University Campus: A Case Study Of The University Of Northern Iowa, Jess Douglas Elder

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The development of methods that estimate travel demand and predict travel behavior is among the most significant advances in urban planning. The traditional transportation model has four steps: trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and trip assignment. This four-step model (FSM) encompasses an evolving methodology that determines the origin and destination, method of travel, and chosen route of each traveler. The focus of this project is to apply this methodology to analyze travel patterns associated with a university, specifically the University of Northern Iowa (UNI). A survey of faculty, staff, and students was conducted to generate data on UNI travel …

Fall Commencement [Program], December 20, 2003, 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.

Explore Variable Potential Ion Guide For Mass Spectrometry, Curtiss D. Hanson

Patents (University of Northern Iowa)

A variable potential ion guide for placement within the reflectron of a time-of-flight mass spectrometer includes an elongate resistive electrode placed axially within the reflectron. The electrode may be a non-conductive monofilament coated with a resistive polymer coating, with one end of the electrode coupled to a high potential source, the electrode carrying a potential gradient along its length.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, November 24, 2003, 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 Graduate Council Minutes, November 20, 2003, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

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

Minutes Of Graduate Committee On Curricula, November 19, 2003, 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.

Minutes Of Graduate Committee On Curricula, November 12, 2003, 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.

Minutes Of Graduate Committee On Curricula, October 29, 2003, 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.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, October 14, 2003, 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 2003, 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 2003, 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.

Ias Bulletin, V4n1, October 2003, Iowa Academy Of Science

The New IAS Bulletin

Contents:

--- Message from the Acting Executive Director
--- A View to the Future of the Academy
--- Message from the President
--- GLOBE Scientists Focus on Iowa
--- What is the GLOBE Program?
--- Consider a Gift in Support of the Academy
--- Passing of the Torch

Ballast Quarterly Review, V19n1, Autumn 2003, Roy R. Behrens

Ballast Quarterly Review

A journal devoted to wit, the contents of which are intended to be insightful, amusing, or thought provoking.

Faculty Tenure Report, Fall 2003, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Information Management And Analysis.

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.

A Profile Of Students Enrolled At The University Of Northern Iowa, Fall Semester 2003, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Preface
--- At a Glance
--- Profile Summary
--- Section I: Total Student Enrollment for Fall Semester 2003
--- Section II: New Students Entering UNI Fall Semester 2003
--- Section III: Miscellaneous

Instruction Cost Report, Fall 2003, 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

Earth News, V27, Fall 2003, Department Of Earth Science, University Of Northern Iowa.

Earth News

Inside this issue:

--- Earth Science Staff Activities
--- Earth Science Majors
--- 2002 Earth Science Graduates
--- Student Internships
--- Student Research Presentations
--- STORM Project Team
--- Earth Science Seminar Series
--- Sigma Gamma Epsilon - Gamma Sigma Chapter
--- Gifts to the Department of Earth Science
--- 2003-2004 Scholarship and Award Recipients
--- Spring Break 2003 Field Course: Geology and Natural History of Big Bend National Park
--- Earth Science Alumni News

Music At Northern Iowa, V22, Fall 2003, University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Rhythms: Music at the University of Northern Iowa

Contents:

Greetings from the Director
-- Suzuki School success story
-- Students First Campaign update
-- St. Petersburg exchange programs continue
-- Jazz CD available
-- Concert Chorale tours Europe
-- Scholarship Benefit Concert
-- Students win recognition
-- Marilou Kratzenstein retires
-- New Faculty
-- Jazz Quintet travels to Costa Rica
-- Hall of Fame welcomes Washut
-- A very good year
-- Faculty Activities
-- Beethovenfest! marathon a success!
-- Alumni News
-- Emeritus Activities

Northern Iowa Today, V87n2, Summer 2003, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
-- You can come home again!
-- Contents
-- UNI's international programs cope with world events
-- SARS hits home for UNI grad
-- Technology in the Classroom
-- Athletic training program meeting ambitious goals
-- Athletic Training now includes Master's Degree
-- Scott Nice - Man in Motion
-- Top This
-- St. Louis firm wins national acclaim - UNI friendship spurs business success
-- Panthers in action
-- Be Part of the Tradition - Family weekend & Homecoming
-- Athletes achieve impressive academic record
-- UNI pilot program awards scholarships to out-of-state students
-- UNI …

The College Redeemer, V3 I9, University Of Northern Iowa

College Redeemer

The College Redeemer - A conservative publication at the University of Northern Iowa publishing since March of 2001.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2003, 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.

Spring Commencement [Program], May 10, 2003, 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.

[Price Laboratory School] Newsletter, V14n8 [V13n8], May 2003, University Of Northern Iowa. Malcolm Price Laboratory School

Malcolm Price Laboratory School Newsletter

Inside this issue:
-- Comments From the Director ••• 1
-- What's Under the Support Services ••• 1
-- Ongoing Fundraisers Successful ••• 1
-- Booster Club Highlights ••• 1
-- UNI 2003 Summer Credit Workshops ••• 1
-- Spring Tea ••• 2
-- Departing Teachers ••• 2
-- Gold Star Award for Outstanding Teaching - Mary Guenther ••• 2
-- Physical Education Teacher Lori Smith Chosen for National Publication ••• 2
-- P.E. Department News ••• 2
-- World Language Department News: Spanish - Chile Trip 2003 ••• 3
-- French Exchange Program - 2003 ••• 3
-- National …

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, April 28, 2003, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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