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Predicting Adolescent Aids-Related Risk Behavior From Psychosocial Factors: A Replication, Erika Lea Kumerow

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to replicate Hays's (1992) methodology and extend her sample size. Replication of Hays's (1992) results would allow for generalization and would lend support to the path model of sexual activity she proposed.

Subjects for the study were 529 ninth grade students attending four schools in a rural midwestern state. Of the four schools, three were public schools and one was a parochial school. The parochial school was made up of two separate buildings, one located in a metropolitan area and the other in a rural area. Although the buildings were considered to be combined …

An Investigation Of The Practices And Perceptions Of Three Regular Elementary Teachers Regarding The Integration Of Students With Severe Disabilities, Beth L. Wright

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Regular classrooms have been increasingly identified as the placement of choice for special-needs children, including those diagnosed to have severe disabilities. Undergirding this movement has been an increase in research unfavorable to segregated, homogeneous and favorable to integrated, heterogeneous instructional arrangements. The knowledge base regarding how to facilitate the regular-class integration of severely disabled students, however, is in its infancy.

The purpose of this inquiry was to examine regular elementary teachers' practices and perceptions concerning their instruction of students with severe disabilities who had been integrated into their classrooms. Participant observation, interviewing, and constant comparative methods were employed to render …

A Survey Of Elementary Principals, Kindergarten Teachers, And Kindergarten Parents Focusing On Preferences For Academic Or Developmental Programming At The Kindergarten Level, Dudley L. Humphrey

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The primary purpose of this study was to determine the preferences regarding instructional practices at the kindergarten level and investigate the relationships of these preferences among elementary principals, kindergarten teachers, and kindergarten parents. A survey of a systematic sample of 217 Iowa public elementary schools provided perceptual data from 148 (68%) of these schools. Elementary principals, kindergarten teachers, and kindergarten parents were asked to complete a questionnaire based on the Hitz 1986 Oregon Department of Education questionnaire which provided insight to their preferences on developmental and academic instructional practices at the kindergarten level. Of the population, 132 principals out of …

Fourth Grade Regular Education Teachers' Perceptions Of Iowa's Rsds: A Replication Study, Sharon Kay Petersburg

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to gather descriptive information about fourth grade regular education teachers' current perceptions of Iowa's RSDS, and to compare their perceptions to those reported in Bone's (1991) study. The sample consisted of 51 fourth grade regular education teachers from districts served by four Area Education Agencies. The subjects provided demographic information, completed a 22 item self-report questionnaire, and provided written responses to seven open-ended questions. Responses to the questionnaire were analyzed using frequency distributions for each AEA. The responses to the open-ended questions were analyzed qualitatively. The results of the study indicate that fourth grade …

Connexin Expression During Heart Development In The Chick Embryo, Lisa Jo Jensen

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

Gap junctions are thought to be important during development because they interconnect cells for communication via signaling molecules. In the developmental process, the heart is coupled via gap junctions. The heart has many migratory, proliferative, and differentiation events in which gap junctions may serve a central role in development. The goal of this study was to measure the connexin levels throughout selected stages of cardiac development and to ascertain the normal connexin levels to use as comparisons in experimental systems such as microgravity. This study measured the amount of connexin protein in the embryonic heart at 1.5-, 2-, 3-, 4-, …

Student Teachers' Perceptions Of Classroom Management: Importance And Preparedness, Lisa Opheim Nelson

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In this study, student teachers who had completed 8 weeks of student teaching experience used a 5-point Likert scale to rate the importance of 30 specific classroom management skills. The student teachers' descriptions of their preparedness to utilize each of these skills in their classrooms were also measured using a similar Likert format. The student teachers also completed a demographic information page which gathered information such as age, gender, major, and number of semesters at the University of Northern Iowa. A correlational analysis revealed modest similarity between the student teachers' ratings of importance and their feelings of preparedness, indicting that …

Exploring The Relationship Between People And The Environment In The English Classroom, Annette Worm

Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)

The power of literature may help bring the status of the environment into the minds of readers while providing the basis for people to find ways to heal themselves and their world. The English classroom can integrate critical thinking skills with nature literature to help the teenagers learn decision-making techniques and construct their own values and attitudes toward the environment

Fall Commencement [Program], December 19, 1992, 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, December 14, 1992, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Ballast Quarterly Review, V08n1, Autumn 1992, Roy R. Behrens

Ballast Quarterly Review

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

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 1992, 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.

A Profile Of Students Enrolled At The University Of Northern Iowa, Fall Semester 1992, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- PREFACE
--- PROFILE SUMMARY
--- SECTION I: TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT FOR FALL SEMESTER 1992
--- SECTION II: NEW STUDENTS ENTERING UNI FALL SEMESTER 1992
--- SECTION III: MISCELLANEOUS

Earth News, Fall 1992, Department Of Earth Science, University Of Northern Iowa.

Earth News

Inside this issue:

--- Year in Review
--- Staff News
--- Sigma Gamma Epsilon
--- Earth Science Seminars Fall, 1992
--- Graduating Seniors - Department of Earth Science - 1992
--- News from Alumni

University Catalog 1992-1994, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Programs and Courses Catalogs

This catalog is published for students and other persons who want to know more about the University of Northern Iowa. Its purpose is to communicate as objectively and completely as possible what the university is and what it does. The catalog is presented in sections to give a general view of the university as well as the detailed information required for informed decision making.

Northern Iowa Today, V76n1, Summer 1992, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
--Lean and Mean 'Focus' and 'quality' key in uncertain times
--We are the world, but who are we?
--Classroom without walls
--Head of the Class: Preparing teachers for a new America
--Portfolio: 1992 Student Exhibition
--Alumni Profile: Don Fruehling
--Faculty Profile: Nixon Wilson
--College & University
--Preview
--Class Notes
--Perspective

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 1992, 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 9, 1992, 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.

104th Session Iowa Academy Of Science Awards Luncheon, April 24, 1992, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Program:

--- Introduction of Head Table - Luther Erickson, President, Iowa Academy of Science
--- Recognition of students participating in various statewide activities; STARS Awards - Larry Schwinger, Chair, Student Programs Committee
--- Presentation of scholarship winners and 1993 AJAS representatives - Peggy Tilgner, Wartburg College, Waverly
--- Presentation of Excellence in Science Teaching Awards - Roy Unruh, Director, ESTA Program

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 24-25, 1992 [Program, 104th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Program Summary --- 5
General Session Speakers --- 9
Awards --- 12
Distinguished Fellow --- 12
Distinguished Service --- 13
Symposia Programs --- 14
Poster Session --- 16
Campus Map --- Centerfold
Section Programs --- 18
Agricultural Sciences --- 18
Anthropology --- 20
Botany --- 21
Cellular & Molecular Biology --- 22
Chemical Education --- 26
Chemistry, Inorganic --- 26
Chemistry, Organic --- 27
Conservation --- 29
Earth Science Teaching --- 30
Elementary Science Teaching --- 30
Engineering --- 32
Geology --- 34
Linguistics --- 35
Nursing --- 36
Physics --- 37
Physiology --- 39
Psychology --- 40
Science …

Program Abstracts, 104th Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 24-25, 1992, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Presentation abstracts from the annual meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 1992, 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.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduating Student Survey, Spring Semester 1992, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

List of Tables --- iv-ix

Introduction/Summary --- 1-2

Demographic Information --- 2-5

Profile Data by Colleges --- 6-60

Miscellaneous Information --- 61-67

Survey Comments --- 68-70

Appendix --- 71

Adding Fizz To Your Science Classroom, Andrea L. Skrukrud, Angela B. Sharpe, Wendy M. Stevens

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Have you found that your science classes just skip from unit to unit? Do you want to get away from science lessons that stress vocabulary and memorization of facts? Are you pondering how to get your students more involved in science? These were some of the questions we thought about when we designed hands-on experiences in science for upper elementary students. According to the National Research Council in Fulfilling the Promise, Biology Education in the Nation's Schools, future curriculum goals for both elementary and secondary science teaching will emphasize hands-on exploration by the students, the development of skills in observation, …

Science Notes - Usnco Announces 1993 Program, Elizabeth B. Sharpe

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The United States National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) Subcommittee of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Education invites all interested high school teachers and their students to participate in the 1993 USNCO program. USNCO stimulates young people to achieve excellence in chemistry and recognizes the accomplishments of these students and teachers as well as the importance of the school environment in which they learn.

Science Notes - Scholarship Opportunity For High School Seniors, Amy L. Wall

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

University of Northern Iowa four-year scholarships in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, industrial technology, mathematics and physics will be available to 1994 high school graduates.

Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Executive Board & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Lakeside Laboratory: A Unique Learning Opportunity For Science Teachers, John Stiles

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

In northwest Iowa, tucked away along the shores of West Lake Okoboji, is a unique biological research and teaching facility managed by the Iowa State Board of Regents. On a typical summer day, 60 or so researchers and students spend hours collecting data at a dozen sites in at least seven areas of research. Much of this activity goes unnoticed by the steady stream of vacationers driving or floating by who learn of this quiet place only by virtue of a wrong tum or an overheard conversation.

Science Notes - Mammal Slide Library Offers Correction, Jonna M. Higgins

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

The American Society of Mammalogists wishes to correct information previously published in journals other than the Iowa Science Teachers Journal.

Editorial Office & Staff; Officers, Iowa Academy Of Science; Executive Board & Regional Directors, Iowa Science Teachers Section

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

No abstract provided.

Floristic Composition And Conservation Status Of Fens In Iowa, John A. Pearson, Mark J. Leoschke

Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science: JIAS

Over 200 extant fens of varying condition were documented during an extensive inventory conducted in Iowa between 1986 and 1991. Approximately half of the extant fens support endangered, threatened, special concern, or other rare plant species. Approximately 25 fens are outstanding conservation prospects with intact vegetation, high species richness, and rare species. Nearly 40% of all potential fen sites have been destroyed by cultivation or damage; another 30% remain unknown due to lack of a field visit, but most appear on aerial photographs to be very small, disturbed fragments. In addition to their traditionally recognized range in northwest Iowa, fens …