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Teaching Physical Science By Inquiry, Ben Kalainoff

Graduate Research Papers

Currently in science education, there is a push to get away from the traditional methods and teach science in a more student centered way through the use of inquiry. Teaching in a student centered way is not a new idea, but rather one that has been around at least the last 200 years, and probably much longer. The current student centered push to include inquiry is supported by the National Science Education Standards (National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, 2000). Even with the direction given by the National Standards, the teachers need to effectively implement inquiry in their …

An Open Letter To New Ph.D.'S In Communication, Keith T. Hardeman

Iowa Journal of Communication

Regardless of institution type, those already employed as tenure-line college professors have experienced the application and interview processes and, ultimately, succeeded in landing their jobs. But if you don't have such a position, what type of institution will hire you? Indeed, professorial roles of teaching-based and research-based institutions can drastically differ. Securing employment at one or the other not only requires strong qualifications, but also an understanding of varying institutional needs. As a veteran of small college teaching, I've served on a number of search committees. With a sense of sadness, I've witnessed many prospective college professors fresh out of …

University Of Northern Iowa Fact Book, 2010-2011, University Of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa Fact Book

Contents:

Message From President Benjamin Allen ... Inside Front Cover
Mission Statement ... 1
UNI Organizational Chart ... 2
UNI Administration ... 3
Definitions of Terms Used ... 4
Calendar ... 6
New Students ... 7
Enrollment ... 13
Alumni ... 35
Faculty and Staff ... 43
Budget and Finance ... 65
Academic Departments ... 73
Colleges ... 83
Graduate College ... 93
Library ... 101
General Information ... 103
Peer Institutions ... 115
References ... 123

Gender Identity Disorder Controversies : Male To Female Transgender/Sexual Focuses, Tuyet Noriega

Graduate Research Papers

This literature review discusses Gender Identity disorder disputes and influences from research. Choosing a sex (male or female) is not something people consciously decide. However, there are individuals who do need to decide a sex that is not his or her chosen identity. When an individual chooses to dress as the opposite sex this creates discussion of nature versus nurture, and other dilemmas experienced by society and GID individuals. Most transgender individuals seek some form of medical or mental assistance; therefore, it is necessary for mental health counselors, doctors, and social workers to be aware of Gender Identity Disorder indicators. …

The Use Of Computer Mediated Social Applications For The Classroom, Kelen K. Kilpatrick Panec

Graduate Research Papers

In The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, Thomas Friedman analyzes globalization, primarily in the early 21st century (Friedman, 2005). Ifwe are to view our world as one that is or becoming flat, we as educators need to address that issue as we look to educational reform in the 2 I st century. This creative component is addressing the uses of various types of socially mediated computer applications in our schools to make sure that our students are prepared to enter the work field with the skills necessary to succeed. There are a plethora of applications …

2010 It's Our Time, Northern University High School

Malcolm Price Laboratory School Yearbooks

The student yearbook of the Northern University High School, part of the Malcolm Price Laboratory School of the University of Northern Iowa.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Angela Bigelow

Graduate Research Papers

Obsessive Compulsive Disorders have the potential to destroy people's lives. The negative consequences of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can affect so many people-the people suffering from the disorder, the family of the sufferer, as well as the lack of insight of the disorder within the community. According to the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation (2010), the disorder affects between 2 to 3 million adults in the United States and around 500,000 children and teens have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Due to the alarming statistics and the secret lives of incredible pain and humiliation OCD sufferers' experience, it is imperative that mental health counselors educate …

2009-2010 Executive Summary, Reading Recovery Center Of Iowa, Salli Forbes

Documents

Reading Recovery is a research-based early literacy intervention implemented in schools to provide intensive individual literacy instruction to first grade students having the greatest difficulty learning to read and write. The goal of the intervention is to accelerate students’ progress to on-grade level competency in 12 to 20 weeks. Reading Recovery also serves as a response to intervention (RTI) program for a small number of children who may need specialized longer-term assistance.

The University of Northern Iowa is an official University Training Center of the Reading Recovery North American Trainers Group. Dr. Salli Forbes is the Director/Trainer of the Reading …

Programs And Courses Catalog 2010-2012, 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.

Discovering The Stem Within Block Building [Grades Prek-3], Regents’ Center For Early Developmental Education

STEM Experiences for Classrooms

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The Price Of Inquiry: Managing Open-Inquiry Through Scaffolding And Faux Grant Writing, Shawn Cornally

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Open-inquiry involves students asking their own questions, designing their own investigation, and creating their own explanations in order to learn about the natural world. However, implementing open-inquiry is often daunting for teachers and frustrating for students. This article discusses how I use guided inquiry to help students prepare for open-inquiry and a faux grant process to manage open-inquiry in my class. This activity promotes National Science Education Content Standards A, B, E, G, and Iowa Teaching Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Pulling Students In: Creating Concrete Experiences Through A Simple Pulley Device, Joe Kohlhaas, Teresa Morales

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Physics is often taught with an emphasis on mathematical relationships. Many teachers use equations to teach, assuming that the content will fall into place. In reality, all students benefit from concrete representations and familiar objects and properties before learning abstractions (Karplus, 1977). Since mathematics is inherently abstract it must be reserved until after students have a firm conceptual understanding. This article provides a concrete activity that encourages students to explore pulleys. This activity promotes National Science Education Content Standards A, B, E, and F. It also addresses Iowa Teaching Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

How Does Water Become Polluted? Helping Elementary Students Learn How To Prevent Pollution, Kelsey Bentzinger, Lindsey Thilges, Ken Vacek

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Through making observations of mixing various items with water, students develop ideas about how pollution happens. The cumulative effect of what happens when many people add only “a little something” to the water provides students with a concrete representation of what can happen in their own communities. Students complete the lesson by determining what they can do to prevent pollution from happening in their own communities. This activity promotes National Science Education Content Standards A, B, and F, and Iowa Teaching Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Special Issue Of Short Story On Upstate New York Writers, George Hovis

Short Story

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Short Story, Volume 18, Number 1, Spring 2010 [Download Entire Issue]

Short Story

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Layla, April L. Ford

Short Story

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Amber, Eric Gansworth

Short Story

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Society Has Decreed That You Be In Our Custody, Ginnah Howard

Short Story

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What You Don't Know, Doran Larson

Short Story

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White Ladies, Alice Lichenstein

Short Story

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Roasted Nuts, Daniel G. Payne

Short Story

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A Night Like This, Stephanie J. Waterman

Short Story

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Back Cover

Short Story

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Narrative Point Of View, Irony And Cultural Criticism In Selected Short Fiction By George Saunders, Richard Lee

Short Story

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Nothing To Lose, Alice Clark

Short Story

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Short Story, Volume 18, Number 2, Fall 2010 [Download Entire Issue]

Short Story

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Bearing Gifts, Cyril Dabydeen

Short Story

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Demon Wrestling, Mark Pearson

Short Story

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Robert Olen Butler And The Very Short Story, James Nagel

Short Story

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Divided Allegiances And Female Friendships In Irish Short Stories By Maeve Kelly And Rita Kelly, Jeanette Shumaker

Short Story

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