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The Measurement Of Sex Role Identification: An Examination Of The Internal Consistency Of The Bem Sex Role Inventory And Its Relevance To Sex Role Therapy, Roger J. Eich

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study's primary focus is an empirical analysis of the Bem Sex-role Inventory (BSRI). This sex-role inventory has been heralded by many in the social sciences and has received wide acceptance. It has not, however, been without its critics. Specifically, Bem's scale has been criticized for failing to adequately protect against response tendency, for the inclusion of some of the masculine, feminine, and social desirability traits, and for claiming to measure the specific, orthogonal dimensions of masculinity and femininity. Other methodological shortcomings have been noted by various researchers, but the three listed above appear to be the most prominent. Background …

Educating For The Future: An Examination Of Global Education, Jean K. Seeland

Graduate Research Papers

Comissioned [sic]by President Carter, the Global 2000 Report To The President (1982), stated that for hundreds of millions of the desperately poor, the outlook for food and other necessities of life will be no better in the year 2000. For many it will be worse. Life for most people on earth will be more precarious in 2000 than it is now unless nations of the world act decisively to alter current trends. (1982) stated that for hundreds of millions of the desperately poor, the outlook for food and other necessities of life will be no better in the year 2000. …

An Investigation Into The Problem-Based Learning Model For The Educational Preparation Of Dental Hygienists, Sarah Ann Turner

Graduate Research Papers

Dental Hygiene is a young profession by most standards. The first class for training dental hygienists began in 1913, a mere seventy five years ago. From its inception, the mission of dental hygiene was to serve the public providing preventive oral health care to those in need. That singular focus has not changed to this date nor is it likely to change in the future. However, what is changing is the emergence of a profession in the fullest sense of the word. A profession is defined by Webster as: "a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic …

Analog Or Digital, A Comparison Of Two Clock Faces Used For Teaching Students To Tell Time, Scott William Van Houten

Graduate Research Papers

Several years in the classroom as a fifth grade math instructor has left this instructor with many questions and concerns. One of the most intriguing is: does tlra type of clock face used during instruction have any effect on a student's ability to understand the concept of time·and the ability to tell time? With modern technology, digital time devices are becoming more and more common in our society. Many students can successfully read these digital clocks, but still have a difficult time actually understanding the meaning of what they have read. Two completely and distinctly different mental tasks were involved. …

Environmental Education: Developing An Environmental Ethic, Karen A. Neff

Graduate Research Papers

Environmental education continues to be a topic of educational concern. The environmental movement peaked in the 1970s with the observance of the first nation-wide Earth Day, the passage of the Environmental Education Act by Congress, and several conferences, all designed to foster an awareness of the ever-increasing need for environmental education programs.

The Middle School: A Review Of Current Literature, Lindy K. Daters

Graduate Research Papers

Education in the United States has presented many patterns of school organization. Separate junior and senior high schools were suggested in the early 1900 1 s, but the grade levels and ages for distinguishing these divisions were unclear (Wiles & Bondi, 1981). The junior high was designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. It usually included grades 7-8-9. An alternative to the junior high school, the middle school, began to emerge in the late 1950 1 s. The middle school was designed to facilitate grades 6-7-8. Its development was primarily to relieve overcrowding and to provide an …

Adolescent Stress And Its Implications For Middle School Educators, Nancy L. George

Graduate Research Papers

The German expression "Sturm und Orang" has been used to denote the adolescent years. Literally translated, "Sturm und Orang" becomes "Storm and stress," suggesting the turbulent nature of the transition years between childhood and adulthood (Jensen, 1985; Grinder, 1973). Although there is some disagreement regarding the extent and causes of teenage discontent, it cannot be disputed that adolescence is a period of marked change, turbulent or otherwise.

A Case Study Of The Effect Of Aids On The Physical, Social, Emotional, Sexual, And Spiritual Health Of One Person With Aids, Nancy D. Galloway

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This research is a case study of a former IV drug user, male, aged 37, who was diagnosed with AIDS two years previous to the beginning of the study. The subject and five individuals from his family and close circle were interviewed to investigate, assess, and evaluate how the experience of contracting AIDS had impacted his physical, social, emotional, sexual, and spiritual health. Open-ended interviews covering the five dimensions of health were conducted, and a 10-point Likert scale was employed from a before-and-after AIDS perspective. Results of analysis of statistical data showed a significant decrease (< .0005) in physical health of the subject and a significant increase (< .005) in his spiritual health. Sexual health was reported to have the greatest standard deviation. Qualitative analysis of the interview data indicated the subject had experienced growth in the social and emotional dimensions of health, but this was not confirmed by analysis of statistical data.

Racial Discrimination In The Big Ten Athletic Conference Sports Of Football And Basketball, Reginald John Green

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This study's focus is on the analysis of discrimination experienced by black athletes participating in the Big Ten Conference sports of football and basketball between the years of 1980 and 1985. The analysis followed the models established in studies performed by John W. Loy, Joseph F. McElvogue, D. Stanley Eitzen, and Norman R. Yetman.

Racial discrimination has been experienced by blacks throughout the history of sport in the United States. The numbers of blacks participating in college athletics, specifically football and basketball have increased over the past twenty years. However, the question is whether the gross increase of blacks in …

Permeability Of Isolated Leaf Cuticles Of Lemon And Pear To Acids, Hugh David Hauser

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

In order for acid precipitation to directly damage terrestrial plants, it must pass through the cuticle. The mechanism by which protons permeate the cuticle is not well understood. Investigation of this mechanism was the focus of this study. The permeability to protons of sulfuric and nitric acids was determined for isolated leaf cuticles of lemon and pear. The value of proton permeability depended upon the acid used. Protons from nitric acid were significantly less permeable then protons from sulfuric acid. A second finding was that permeability of protons with sulfuric was initially low but increased significantly during a testing. The …

The Effectiveness Of Using Writing In The High School Biology Classroom, Lynne E. Kelly

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

"Writing across the curriculum" programs have emerged throughout the United States during the last decade as an attempt to improve both writing skills and learning of today's youth. The purpose of this study was to determine if students learn and retain concepts of biology to a greater extent in a program using expressive writing than a program using traditional expository writing. The sample consisted of two high school biology classes from Fort Dodge Senior High School, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Expressive writing assignments were incorporated into the biology curriculum of the experimental group two to four times a week during the …

Fall Commencement [Program], December 19, 1987, 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, November 16, 1987, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Nonpareil, V71n4, Fall 1987, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

Nonpareil

Table of Contents:

Research ••• 2
Going underground ••• 8
Solving the Math problem ••• 14
Campus News Briefs ••• 18
Alumni Profile/Lynne Brady ••• 22
Alumni News Briefs ••• 24
Class Notes ••• 27
Perspective ••• 31

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 1987, 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 1987, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

--- Preface
--- Profile Summary
--- Section I: Total Student Enrollment for Fall Semester 1987
--- Section II: New Students Entering UNI Fall Semester 1987
--- Section III: Miscellaneous
--- Section IV: Research Pertaining to UNI Students

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, September 28, 1987, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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

Summer Commencement [Program], July 31, 1987, 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.

The Relationship Between Linguistic And Image Based Learning Approaches For Complex Problem Solving: A Case For Computer Generated Animation In Instructional Presentation Of Complex Technical Processes, Stanley T. Bissinger

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to provide a rationale for development of new approaches to educating students about complex technical processes. This study may also prove helpful for determining what type of technical content is better suited for computer animated presentation.

An Investigation Of The Uses Of Scanning Electron Microscopy In The Analysis Of The Substructure Morphology Of Semiconducting Devices, Michael E. Courbat

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this study is to determine the technical requirements of SEM failure analysis in regard to its' inclusion in the Energy and Power curriculum of the Department of Industrial Technology, University of Northern Iowa.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 1987, 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.

Nonpareil, V71n3, Summer 1987, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

Nonpareil

Table of Contents:

A question of ethics ••• 2
Oratorically speaking ••• 6
Faculty Profile/Robley Wilson ••• 10
Campus News Briefs ••• 12
Alumni News Briefs ••• 16
Class Notes ••• 20
Perspective ••• 24

The I.A.S Bulletin, V21n1, June 1987, Iowa Academy Of Science

IAS Bulletin

In this issue:

--- A Note from the Editor
--- Annual Meeting Address by Paul Walte
--- Lenore Durkee Assumes Presidency
--- Iowa Science Foundation Grants Awarded 1987-88
--- Iowa Academy of Science Recognizes Outstanding Science Students
--- 1986-87 Committee Reports
--- Membership Facts

Spring Commencement [Program], May 16, 1987, 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.

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 24-25, 1987 [Program, 99th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Program Contents:

Program Summary --- 4
General Session Speakers --- 9
Awards --- 12
Distinguished Fellow --- 12
Distinguished Iowa Scientist --- 13
Distinguished Service --- 14
Symposia Programs --- 15
Workshops/Discussions --- 20
Meetings --- 23
Tours/Demonstrations/Field Trips --- 24
Video Film Preview --- 25
Poster Papers --- 26
Campus Map --- Centerfold
Section Programs --- 29
Agricultural Sciences --- 30
Anthropology --- 32
Biotechnology --- 33
Botany --- 36
Chemical Education --- 41
Chemistry, Inorganic --- 42
Chemistry, Organic --- 45
Conservation --- 46
Elementary Science --- 47
Engineering --- 48
Geology --- 52
Linguistics --- 55
Nursing …

Program Abstracts, 99th Session, Iowa Academy Of Science, April 24-25, 1987, Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

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

Nonpareil, V.71n2, Spring 1987, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

Nonpareil

Table of Contents:

A contributing factor ••• 2
Pen in hand ••• 8
The heart of art ••• 14
Alumni Profile/Kurt Johnson M.A. '70 ••• 18
Alumni Profile/Mabel Rice, B.A. '66, M.A. '67 ••• 20
Alumni News Briefs ••• 22
Class Notes ••• 24
Perspective ••• 32

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 1987, 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 1987, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Contents:

List of Tables --- iv

Introduction --- 1

Demographic Information --- 3-5

Profile Data by Colleges --- 6-62

Miscellaneous Information --- 63-66

Appendix --- 67

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, March 9, 1987, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

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