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The Effects Of An Inquiry-Based Earth Science Course On The Spatial Thinking Of Pre-Service Elementary Teacher Education Students, Kevin Douglas Weakley

Dissertations

This study examined the effectiveness of two geography courses at improving student spatial thinking skills. Spatial thinking is an important cognitive skill in the sciences and everyday life. A taxonomy of spatial thinking was constructed by Gersmehl (2008) in geography education which included core modes assessed in this study: comparison, region, transition, analogy, pattern, and association. Two additional modes related to space over time, change and movement, were also assessed. The central research question in this study is: What are the effects of a pre-service teacher education earth science content course (Geography 1900) that is conceptually designed and inquirybased on …

What Role For Ethnicity? Political Behavior And Mobilization In Post-Conflict Sierra Leone And Liberia, Fodei Joseph Batty

Dissertations

This dissertation examines political behavior in Sierra Leone and Liberia following the end of their civil wars. Dominant theories on politics in African societies suggest that ethnic interests underpin political behavior and elections are mere censuses of ethnic support for co-ethnic party elites. Yet, while using a proportional representation electoral system that is expected to result in splintered vote shares for multiple political parties, Sierra Leone's elections in 2002 concentrated votes around one presidential candidate and political party. Conversely Liberia's elections in 2005, held using a first-past-the-post electoral system that expectedly discourages multiple vote shares, diffused votes among several political …

45th International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 45th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 13-16, 2010), including the Corrigenda.

Western News, April 22, 2010, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU tapped to train future air traffic controllers; Area agencies enlisted to launch service learning center; Deadline set for APA-PSSO luncheon; On Campus with Nancy Dyksterhouse.

Inquiry, Spring 2010, Office Of Vice President For Research

Research and Discovery News

Inside this issue:

• Litynski appointed VP for research
• Research and Dessert draws researchers together at Fetzer Center
• Resaerch and Creative Activities Poster Day April 9
• Support for faculty scholars awards 2009-2010
• A message from... the vice president for research
• Technology development fund 2010 award winner
• Spring workshop and research day
• New program research officer appointed
• Medical school accreditation begins

Prism #46, April 2010, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Participant/Observer Vol. 3. No. 1 Spring 2010, Anthropology Department

Participant/Observer

A Newsletter for Friends of the Western Michigan University Department of Anthropology

Table of Contents:

• WMU Anthropologist and NSF Awardee, Bilinda Straight is Featured Author at Conference on Global Health and Violence
• Letter from the Chair
• Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project: 2009 Field Season Summary
• Kalamazoo Valley Museum hosts RACE exhibit
• A Magic Field Season in the Eocene of Wyoming
• Mastodon Bones Identified in Biological Anthropology Lab
• In The Spotlight: Brent Metz is the Distinguished Alumni Award winner
• Meet LouAnn Wurst
• News from the Lewis Walker Institute
• Conference Participation
• Faculty News
• Mammoth in Allegan County
• Alumni News

Fort St. Joseph Post - Spring 2010, Department Of Anthropology

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Vol. 1. No. 1.
For friends of Western Michigan University’s Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Table of Contents:

• Letter from the Principal Investigator of the project
• What we do in the “off” season
• Laboratory Updates
• Undergraduate Perspectives: David Lang & Kelly Schulze
• Student News
• My Archaeological Experience By: Kyle Woods
• In Memoriam: Grafton (“Grif”) H. Cook, II
• Introducing… the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Advisory Committee
• Watch for These Exciting Events this Summer!
• Fort St. Joseph Wish List
• Upcoming Events

Insider Vol. 10 No. 3 Spring 2010, College Of Arts & Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences news

No abstract provided.

Gatherings No. 44 Spring/Summer 2010, Friends Of The University Libraries

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

Complete issue of Gatherings no. 44. Edited by Laurel Grotzinger.

Western News, March 25, 2010, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Med school accreditation process begun; Movie partially shot at WMU getting good reviews; Discussion series to address citywide disparities; On Campus with Janice Weaver.

Western News, March 11, 2010 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Geosciences awarded clean coal research funding; Recruitment advertisements garner national awards; Service anniversaries for March; On Campus with Kandeiss-Toi Ross.

Wmu Board Of Trustees February 18, 2010 Session Supplemental Documents, Wmu Board Of Trustee

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

Supplemental documents for the WMU Board of Trustees session on February 18, 2010 include:

• Agenda
• Slate of offices to be elected
• Revised annuity and life income funds policy statement
• Personnel Report
• WMU Foiundation Gift Report
• Grant Report
• Various name change and academic program proposals
• Easement for underground electric line
• Authorization to confer degrees
• Board meeting dates
• M.U.S.I.C. (Michigan Universities Self-Insurance Corporation)

Western News, Feb. 11, 2010 , Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU launches student apartment complex; Eaton, WMU join forces for hybrid-electric research; Service anniversaries for February; On Campus with Wil Emmert.

Western News, Jan. 28, 2010, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Nonprofit leadership program named best in nation; John Wheeler appointed to lead education college; Students take first in national competition; On Campus with Lisa Knutson.

Women Of New France, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

All Books and Monographs by WMU Authors

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

What Was New France?

Intercolonial Relations

The Diversity of Women's Roles

The Social and Legal Status of Women

Women's Domestic Lives

Dressing Up in the Colony

Culture and Cuisine

Music, Dancing, and Diversions

"To employ themselves to the best of their ability..."

Degrees of Freedom

Concluding Thoughts

References and more...

Faculty Survey Summary Report, Jason T. Burkhardt

American Council on Education Internationalization Laboratory

This report is a summary of the information and data gathered through a faculty survey for the American Council on Education Internationalization Laboratory. 490 or 11.5% of Western Michigan University faculty, graduate assistants and staff responded. Faculty and staff of WMU believe that the university has made definite progress towards the internationalization of WMU, but that there are many ways that the university can improve its level of internationalization.

Prism #43, January 2010, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

Women Of New France : Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project, Department Of Anthropology

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project - Booklet Series, No. 1

Fort St. Joseph ... was located in the third ward of the present city of Niles, Michigan. This project is funded by the Michigan Humanities Council.

Women Of New France 2: Needle Arts, Stacey Moore, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Panel 2. Clothing Production and Repair, Weaving, and Sewing.

Women Of New France 3: Clothing And Dress, Stacey Moore, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Panel 3. Adornment, Articles of Dress, Caps and Hats, Garments and Shoes.

Women Of New France 1: Introduction, Stacey Moore, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Panel 1. Introduction to Exhibit on Women of New France.

Women Of New France 5: Music, Dance, And Diversions, Stacey Moore, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Panel 5. Music, Dance, and Diversions.

Women Of New France 8: Women And Servitude, Stacey Moore, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Panel 8. Women of New France Who Served as Slaves and Servants.

Western Michigan University Graduate Catalog 2010-2011, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• General Information
• Colleges
• Course Descriptions (by College)

Western Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-2011, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• General Information
• Colleges
• Course Descriptions (by prefix)

Women Of New France 4: Cooking, Stacey Moore, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Panel 4. On the Table and Open Hearth Cooking.

Women Of New France 6: Education And Literacy, Stacey Moore, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Panel 6. Education and Literacy.

Women Of New France 7: Women In Trade And Diplomacy, Stacey Moore, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Panel 7. "Go-Betweens" and Madame Montour, métis diplomat.

The Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project Summer Events, Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

Archaeology Field School

Archaeology Summer Camps

Archaeology Lecture Series

Archaeology Open House