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False Prerequisites In Learning To Read, Marie Carducci-Bolchazy

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Reading management systems, designed to facilitate planning and monitoring of individualized instruction, are based on the concept of prerequisite skills. For this investigation specific skills from the word-attack component of the Wisconsin Design for Reading Skill Development have been selected in order to investigate whether these skills are indeed prerequisite skills for competence in reading. If these skills are prerequisite skills, one should not find competent readers who lack them. (It is important to caution, however, that even if competent readers have certain skills, these skills are not necessarily prerequisite to reading competence. It is possible that competent readers acquired …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 5, No. 4 (July 1978)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction - ii
• Systems Theory - ROBERT D. LEIGHNINGER, JR - 446
• Interactionist Theory, Human Behavior, Social Work Social Work Education - RALPH SEGALMAN - 467
• Structural Functional Theory, Social Work Practice and Education - JOE HUDSON - 481
• Conflict Theories and Social Work Education - NORMAN N. GOROFF - 498
• Two Perspectives on Organizationally-Inspired Barriers to Innovation in Schools of Social Work: Short and Long Term Strategies to Promote National Minority Group Representation - ROGER MC NEELY, JOHN OLIVER - 508
• The Perpetuation of Institutional Racism Through Ethnic and Racial Minority Content in the Curriculum of …

Systems Theory, Robert D. Leighninger Jr.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Systems Theory has generated a lot of excitement in the last decade. It has also spawned more than its share of pitchmen, enough so that it is in danger of being discredited before its genuine potential in many fields of practice has been fairly tested. Wearing the double halo of Science and Corporate Efficiency conferred by its association with the aerospace industry and the Pentagon, it has been enthusiastically offered to Federal and State governments (Chartrand, 1971; Hoos, 1969 & 1972) as well as private individuals and organizations as a way of solving complex social problems like mass transit, crime, …

Interactionist Theory, Human Behavior Social Work And Social Work Education, Ralph Segalman

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Much explanation of human behavior is based on assumptions about animal behavior. Two major contemporary theories, Behaviorism and Freudianism place major emphasis upon the human being as animal. Many middle-level theories have no reference to man's distinctive social characteristics. However, social explanations of behavior do have a heuristic advantage in the study of human functioning and "social pathology."

Structural Functional Theory, Social Work Practice And Education, Joe Hudson

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The theoretical framework of structural functionalism in sociological theory does not consist of a single, unified, and consistent exposition. Different writers make different emphases, use somewhat different terminolog, and include different phenomena under a variety of similar terms. Rather than attempt to deal superficially with a wide variety of theorists writing out of this perspective, we will focus primarily on the central concepts in the work of perhaps the most eminent proponent of this approach in current sociological work - Talcott Parsons - and, in turn, discuss the relevance of this framework for social work education and practice.

Creative Restitution: A Study Of Differential Response Patterns, John T. Gandy, James H. Bridges

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Creative restitution offers considerable potential to the field of criminal justice. The concept is of historical significance for it has been an important element in a variety of cultures. Yet, the notion of restitution or permitting an offender to make amends is not a significant element in our society. This paper explores the responses of a variety of populations to creative restitution. A number of findings were of significance including strong support for and acceptance of the concept by diverse groups.

Western News, June 29, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Aid in Reading Offered through "Project Help", University Chosen as Training Center, Student wins Japanese Scholarship, Pilot Radio Program Made Here, Campus Watch Bulletin, High School Students Attend Seminar, Special Seminars Set, Opportunity Offered Amateur Film-Makers, How to Speed Up the Checkout Line

Western News, May 4, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Trustees Make Personnel Appointments, Estimated Fall Enrollment Given to Trustees, Faculty Senate Will Meet Tonight, Dr. Jean Malmstrom to Retire, Lindemans Mark Their 60th Anniversary, Faculty Recognition Dinner is May 12

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 5, No. 3 (May 1978)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Community Assessment Scales: The State of the Art - JOHN F. ELSE & SAMUEL E. WALKER - pp. 299
• Models of Poverty and Planned Change: A Frame Work for Synthesis - DAVID S. WALLS - pp. 316
• Maintaining Goals in a Mutual-Benefit Association - JAMES R. HUDSON - pp. 327
• Living and Acting in an Altered Body: A Phenomenological Description of Amputation - MARY JO DEEGAN - pp. 342
• Blacks in the American Criminal Justice System: A Study of Sanctioned Deviance - TERRY JONES - pp. 356
• Systemic Perspectivism: A New Basis for Evaluative Research - RICHARD …

Systemic Perspectivism: A New Basis For Evaluative Research, Richard A. Ball

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Evaluative research has not kept pace with developments in the theory of social planning and the philosophy of science. If evaluation is to contribute to social planning, evaluators must recognize that planning is a political process. The method of systemic perspectivism may be able to provide a means of combining the virtues of general systems theory with a perspectivistic view of objectivity, allowing for a transactive planning which involves the public.

Thirteenth Conference On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 13th Conference on Medieval Studies (May 4-7, 1978).

Blacks In The American Criminal Justice System: A Study Of Sanctioned Deviance, Terry Jones

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Almost since the beginning of Black history in America there have been differences of opinion as to what the role of Blacks should be in reference to the criminal justice system. In the beginning these differences centered around the issue of cooperation or resistance to the slave system and a criminal justice system that guaranteed slavery durante vita. Now, while the issue is no longer slavery, Blacks continue the debate over cooperation versus resistance to the criminal justice system. What should the role of Blacks be in reference to the criminal justice system? Can Blacks be of greater assistance to …

Western News, April 19, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU Coed to Study in Taiwan, Curtis-Smith Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship, Elect Senate Council Members, Salute Graph Theory Journal, Fulbright Grant Info Available, Course Changes Belief in Astrology, Revise Oaklands' Operating Policy, Printing Management Graduates 4 Women

Western News, April 6, 1978, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Library Hours Extended, Music License Fees Explained, Arts & Sciences Banquet Friday, Woods Given State Award, Stress Management is Conference Theme, Jaksa; Stech Study Monks, Japanese Film is Topic Today, AAG Honors Lucia Harrison, Guitar, Phonograph Used to Teach Spanish Culture

The Effects Of Various Adhesives And Adhesive Levels On The Scattering Coefficient Of Pigmented Coatings: An Attempt To Predict Scattering Coefficients, Andrew R. Knoll

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The object of this study was to determine the effect of various levels of different adhesives on the scattering coefficients of a coating. Once the relationship of the adhesive effect on the scattering coefficient was determined an equation was to be developed to predict the optical properties of the coated sheet. This study shows that there is an increase in scattering coefficient from 5 to 10pph adhesive and after 10pph a steady decrease in the scattering coefficient as more adhesive is added. The increase is theorized to be due to flocculation of fines within the coating and the decrease due …

University Magaizine Vol. 4 No. 1, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1963-1980)

• The "Blizzard of '78"
• The Health Care Problem
• On Campus
• Periscope on People
• Bronco Sports
• Alumni News
• Estate Planning Ideas
• Class Notes
• In Memoriam
• WMU

A Study Of Bentonite As An Additive For Starch Size Press Treatment, C. Ted Romer

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The size press has been examined in the past for its application for coating or pre-coating. Bentonite has been found to be a rheology modifier and also has been found to form a film on paper. Bentonite has been found to improve holdout and printing properties as well. In this study, bentonite was applied in small quantities on a pilot machine size press and the paper thus produced was examined for any improvements in coating, physical, and optical properties. Testing showed that bentonite had the greatest effect on porosity and pick strength, in that porosity decreased with increasing bentonite and …

Educational Games On File, Richard H. Sherman

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Even in the best of budgetary times, classroom teachers are often in need of an assortment of educational games for reinforcing learned concepts. The teacher can accumulate files on a variety of such games inexpensively and with a minimum of storage need. The games are prepared on file folders and when not in use store flat in a file drawer or box. The labels for each game are clearly visible so that even the youngsters can retrieve them with little difficulty. The labels can be pictures or symbols for nonreaders and printed titles for children already acquiring recognition skills.

26-Archaeological Survey Of The Proposed State Park Near ~1ichigan Dunes Correctional Facility, Allegan County, Michigan, Robert G. Kingsley

Reports of Investigations

This project was performed at the request of Dr. John R. Halsey, State Archaeologist, at the Michigan History Division, Lansing. The project was an archaeological survey of state-owned lands near the St. Augustine Prison; this area was surveyed to determine if cultural resources would be impacted by the development of a State Park. The fieldwork for the project was carried out on the 24th and 25th of April, 1978.

The Effect Of Carbon Black On Tr Moisture Measurements And Beta Ray Basis Weight Measurements, William A. Beck

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

Computer control of paper industry processes is becoming a very significant segment of the industry. Of major importance is on-line measurement and control of moisture and basis weight in the web, those two parameters affect practically every other sheet characteristics. Accurate closed loop control is essential to keeping the product within customer-demanded specifications.

Board mills in particular utilize large quantities of waste paper, with the rate of usage expected to increase from 20.5 percent in 1970 to 26 percent by 1985. The concentration of contaminants will increase at a similar rate. One such contaminant, carbon black, will reduce the effectiveness …

Thermal Conductivity Measurements Of Wet Paper, Keith S. Kearcher

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The thermal conductivity of wet paper mats was studied as a function of moisture content and porosity. The conductivity measurements were conducted with a steady-state hot plate apparatus. Results show the relationship of conductivity and moisture content to be non-linear in an increasing fashion. Large variability in results obtained is largely attributed to experimental apparatus design and engineering. Solid cellulose conductivities were calculated using experimental results and the average value was found to be 0.317 ± 0.188 BTU/hr-ft-°F. Close correlation of data using different pulp furnishes indicate type of furnish is not a major variable in conductivity determinations.

The Use Of Direct Measurement To Evaluate Wet Press Draws And Their Effect On Paper Properties, Jeffrey A. Johnson

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

Previous laboratory investigations of the effects of paper machine draw tension on paper properties have been qualitative in nature. It is the object of this study to deal with quantitative values in examining the wet press area of the paper machine. Typically, by increasing draw tension machine direction tensile is improved, while elongation and cross direction tensile degrade. The establishment of known responses in paper properties to exact units in web tension would allow a control system to operate this draw area at optimum conditions. A cantilever beam force transducer was used to directly measure web tension at specific draw …

High School Discipline Problems And Reading Disability, George M. Usova

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In the past ten years vandalism, impertinence to teachers and general classroom disturbances have increased tremendously. These are only a few of the types of discipline problems that teachers and administrators are faced with daily. The secondary schools seem to be the most prominent area of trouble. If at all possible, it is up to these high school classroom teachers to handle the discipline problems they face. Sending students to the office, suspensions, and expulsions are often not the answer for chronic offenders. They simply meet these punishments with resentment and defiance. Too many times they just return to the …

A Writing Approach To High School Reading, R. Baird Shuman

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Many of the problems which are endemic among middle school and senior high school youngsters who have difficulty in learning how to read effectively are overcome in writing workshops. Disabled readers at the secondary level often have a bad attitude toward reading. This attitude stems from their having developed bad self-images during their elementary school years, and these negative self-images are directly connected with their inability to perform at anticipated levels in the basic skills.

A Survey Of The Use Of Reading Readiness Tests, Marie Carducci-Bolchazy

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Reading readiness tests generally are intended to serve two purposes: (1) prediction of readiness for reading instruction and, to a degree, (2) diagnosis of deficiencies of specific skills that are prerequisites for reading. How successful are these tests in serving their purposes?

Reading Horizons Vol. 18, No. 3

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 18, issue 3.

Bulletin - Western Michigan University: The Graduate Catalog 1978-1980 , Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Course Catalogs (1904-present)

• Section I: General Policies and Procedures • Section II: Master's Degree Programs and Requirements • Section III: Specialist Degree Programs and Requirements • Section IV: Doctoral Degree Programs and Requirements • Section V: Description of Graduate Courses • Section VI: The Graduate Faculty

The Modification Of Exercise Behavior Of Retarded Adults: Increasing Participation In Exercises Using Games As A Reinforcer, Linda Dawn Allen

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

The Zoning Board Of Appeals And Citizen Participation, Paul T. Prior

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

Consistently increasing urbanization has been a salient characteristic of American society in the 20th Century. As more and more people have moved into cities, suburbs, and metropolitan areas, state and local governments have found it necessary to regulate the use of land through zoning legislation and zoning ordinances. New York City first enacted a comprehensive zoning ordinance in 1916.¹ Since 1926, when the United States Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of zoning ordinances in the landmark decision of Euclid v Amber Realty Co,² virtually every urban area in the nation has been subjected to zoning.

An Internship Experience At The Specialty Products Division Brown Company, Ronald L. Freemire

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.