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Back Matter, Medieval Feminist Newsletter, No.16 1993

Medieval Feminist Forum: A Journal of Gender and Sexuality

No abstract provided.

Western News, August 19, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: WMU elected to membership in prestigious national association, Speech and hearing specialists receive federal grant to study effects of classroom amplification, Krawutschke named to board, Stillwell earns arts award.

Western News, August 5, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: $2.2million deficit projected; Haenicke imposes hiring freeze, Grants set record at $15.8 million after largest one-year jump in WMU history, Henderson asked to review communication issues.

William Morris And The Society For The Protection Of Ancient Buildings: Historic Preservation In Victorian Great Britain, Andrea Elizabeth Harger

Masters Theses

This research examines the philosophy of William Morris, how this influenced his founding of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (S.P.A.B.) in 1877, and how this Society functioned in Victorian Great Britain. Two case studies, specifying the S.P.A.B.'s involvement with Westminster Abbey and Edinburgh Castle, are highlighted to detail how the Society operated in secular and ecclesiastical situations. The research concludes with an appraisal of the S.P.A.B. in the twentieth century.

This research emphasizes primary source materials, such as letters and annual reports, from the S.P.A.B archive in London. These materials demonstrate how the S.P.A.B. met their goals …

A Psychoanalytic And Archetypal Examination Of Two Seminal Dreams And Visions Of Ellen G. White, Dennis E. Waite

Dissertations

This study is a psychological examination of the earliest dreams and visions of Ellen G. Harmon (more commonly known by her married name Ellen G. White), a 19th century prophetess and founding leader of the Seventh-day Adventist church. The following two questions were addressed: (1) What effects did Mrs. White’s dreams and visions have upon her resolution of childhood emotional or developmental conflicts? and (2) In what way do Mrs. White’s early religious experiences clarify the role of religious experience in individual psychological and emotional development?

Two dreams and two visions were selected for analysis by two methods of dream …

Correlates Of Job Satisfaction Among Private Sector Employees In Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Al-Helelah

Masters Theses

The primary objectives of the present study were to explore the level of job satisfaction and commitment among private sector employees in Saudi Arabia, and to examine the relationship between job satisfaction and employees' commitment.

Seven alternative hypotheses were tested against seven null hypotheses. Chi-square (x^2) was the test statistic for all seven hypotheses. The critical value of chi-square was determined by the degrees of freedom (df) and an alpha level of.05. Three hypotheses were confirmed that related job satisfaction to employees' commitment, satisfaction with length of working hours, and satisfaction with opportunities for interaction with co-workers on the job. …

Western News, July 8,1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Haenicke presents board committee with tentative budget outlook, WMU-based network to provide tutoring for migrant children, Henderson selected to take on enrollment management activities, Haenicke looks forward to talks with optimism.

Western News, June 17, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Meinert named intercollegiate athletics director, Dooley chosen to participate in NATO discussions, WMU Sunseeker 93 team ofTto the 'rayces' in Texas, Racial harassment is topic of workshop at EMU June 29-30, Verser earns grant for travel to conference in New Zealand, Butterfield to study political parties in Russia, Brethower earns Lifetime Achievements Award.

Western News, June 3,1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Senate OKs policy changes giving departments more control over doctoral degree requirements, Faculty and staff work to make Kalamazoo a 'telecity, Payne selected to direct recreation programs, Delegation attends dedication of campus in Malaysia, Bate earns statewide honor, William Parfet named 'Volunteer of the Year'; he and three others honored for contributions, Van Hoeven leads local group, Wygant wins award for work on MODAPTS language.

Literacy Through Literature: The Role Of Comparison, John D. Beach

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The adequacy of elementary teachers' preparation to work with literature and literature-based literacy programs has recently been called into question (Beach, 1992; Walmsley, 1992; Walmsley and Walp, 1990; Zarillo, 1989). When visiting elementary classrooms categorized as literature-based one may well recognize a number of teachers who are doing an excellent job. However, one is perhaps more likely to encounter whole classes reading the same novel followed by worksheets that address only literal level questions, literature units focused on inane themes such as "Stuffed Animals That Come Alive" (Zarillo, 1989, p. 26), or self-selected and self-paced reading followed by activities which …

The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1993, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

The Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 1, 1993

Honored Guests:

• Walden Baskerville
• George Beech
• Kenneth Bullmer
• Do Young Chang
• Edith Coleman-Caughill
• Audrey Davidson
• Hans Engelke
• Clare Goldfarb
• Russell Goldfarb
• Philip Kramer
• Lalita Muizniece
• Jules Rossman
• Michitoshi Soga
• George Vuicich

Reading Horizons Vol. 33, No. 5

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete Issue of Reading Horizons, volume 33, issue 5.

Spanish Translation And Validation Of The Daily Stress Inventory, And A Comparison Of The Level Of Stress Experienced By Three Culturally Distinct Hispanic Groups, Senez Rodriguez-Charbonier

Dissertations

High levels of stress in the general population have been found to correlate both with psychological and physical illness. The fast growing Hispanic population in the U.S. is exposed to increased levels of stress associated with a number of situations (e.g., language barriers, and socioeconomic status). There are, however, no validated stress measures applicable to the Hispanic community as a whole.

The purpose of this study was twofold: First, to translate into Spanish the Daily Stress Inventory (DSI) (Brantley & Jones, 1989) and to validate the translation by conducting a correlation study between the the Spanish and the English versions. …

Creating Experiences For Listening And Learning, Jeanne Swafford, Tamara Paulos

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Throughout the school day, children are asked to listen. In fact, listening often dominates classroom time. Unfortunately, little research has focused on listening since the 1950s and 1960s (Pearson and Fielding, 1982; Strother, 1987). Nor has listening received substantial attention in textbooks and professional journals, even though educators believe that listening is important for the development of oral language, reading and writing. The emphasis on reading and writing has crowded out attention to listening (Pinnell and Jaggar, 1991). It is our belief that listening deserves to receive attention of teachers and researchers as a necessary, integrated part of the learning …

The Identification And Validation Of Sociopsycholinguistic Strategies For Integrating Reading And Writing At The Postsecondary Level, Gail L. Landberg

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to identify a common set of strategies as determined by two panels of experts (practitioners and theorists), which reflected a sociopsycholinguistic teaching model integrating reading and writing processes on the postsecondary level.

At the present time approximately 30% of the students entering college have some type of skill need, and tertiary institutions have been compelled to admit this type of developmental student to survive financially. Higher education has responded to this crisis by providing developmental programs to assist students in improving their basic skills.

Despite the fact that recent educational research on language acquisition …

Using American Sign Language With A Direct Instruction Mathematics Program To Affect The Mathematics Achievement Of Deaf Students, Annette J. Bass

Masters Theses

The effectiveness of supplemental instruction using a scripted direct instruction program, Connecting Math Concepts (Englemann & Carnine, 1992), with four lower elementary deaf students was compared to the effectiveness of supplemental instruction in their traditional math curriculum, Mathematics Today (Abbott, 1985). A two-phase multiple baseline design across students was used. During the first phase, the students' achievement on curricula-based math probes was assessed while using the Mathematics Today as a supplement. During the second phase, the students' achievement was assessed while using Connecting Math Concepts as a supplement. The teacher presentation scripts in this program were translated into American Sign …

Western News, May 20,1993, Western Michigan University

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Story highlights: Haenicke urges employees to learn about ballot initiative, Byle; Kundel selected for Distinguished Service Awards, Three departments in student affairs renamed; Bryan chosen for position in Career Services, Capozzi on research council, Bernhard Center to become smoke free Tuesday, June 1.

Western News, May 6,1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Miller remembered for leadership during great growth, Haenicke testifies before House subcommittee; legislators concerned about tuition, compensation, 2,500 expected here for 28th Medieval Congress, New Mathematics Education Center previewed, Gary Fund moves to WMU Foundation offices.

The Westerner Vol. 13 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Intolerance: one common thread connecting nations • Improvements in athletic, recreation facilities force teams to 'practice' creativity • Beulah Kendall remembered for exceptional generosity • President Emeritus James W. Miller remembered as fine arts champion • University News in Brief • Sunseeker 93 powers up for 1,000-mile race • Universities across the country grapple with real-world diversity challenges • Prototype institute seeks better race, ethnic relations • Despite the positives, students sag problems, frustrations persist • Alumnotes • It's high time that you joined us! • Homecoming 1993: Let the games begin • Two 'wheelers' and dealers share expertise …

The 1993 Cistercian Studies Conference, The Institute Of Cistercian Studies

Conference on Cistercian Studies Programs

Program for the 1993 Cistercian Studies Conference at Western Michigan University in conjunction with the Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies. This conference happened between May 5-9 1993.

28th International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 28th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 6-9, 1993).

A Collection Of Short Stories, Charlotte Miller

Honors Theses

Syncopation; The Color of Massasaguas; Minnows' Inlet; A Seahorse Made of Wire; Cleaning; A Concert in Autumn

Western News, April 8, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Founding director and new graduates will share the limelight in Lee Honors College observance, From two to 276 students - Department of Occupational Therapy has come a long way, Noted Australian entomologist will lead sessions as part of Visiting Scholars and Artists Program, Race relations institute works to ease tensions with seminars for city of Kalamazoo employees.

Western News, April 1, 1993, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Senate approves lion's share of proposal for revised general education policy, WMU 'committed to proper zoning' for most of research and business park land, official says, Undergraduate researchers to showcase work, Sharma, Ellin to lead Faculty Senate in 1993-94.

Metamessages And Problem-Solving Perspectives In Children's Literature, Kathleen A.J. Mohr

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Good literature can be a source for examples of problem-solving approaches that expose students to confident and effective conflict resolution strategies. By analyzing literary figures and their problem-solving approaches in a reflective manner, teachers encourage students to apply such techniques in their own complex circumstances. Regarding literature, Stephens (1989, p. 585-586) queried, "Shouldn't the books children read today reinforce the traits they are developing which will help them cope with their adult problems and become healthy, successful adults?"

Literature Study Groups With At-Risk Readers: Extending The Grand Conversation, Deborah Mccutchen, Anne Laird, Jan Graves

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

As schools heed the ever-widening call to involve students with quality literature, we are forced to confront two questions. The first refers to the grand conversation (Eeds and Wells, 1989) alluded to in the title of this article: How do we enable literature study groups to engage in mutual discussions of ideas (which constitute the "grand conversations" described by Eeds and Wells) rather than teacher-led inquiries about surface meaning (which Eeds and Wells characterize as "gentle inquisitions")? The second refers to an issue of equity: How do we provide equal access to quality literature for students with limited reading ability? …

Point-Counterpoint: Value Of School Textbooks, Alan M. Frager, Maureen Vanterpool

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Educators frequently are involved in textbook adoptions in various content areas, an important activity because textbook programs may define school curricula by dictating what is taught, in what sequence, and for how long. Recently, education groups have criticized school textbooks for being boring, incoherent, and "dumbed-down." Viewed from one perspective the selection of new textbooks offers little hope for improving the school reading program because by their nature textbooks can inhibit the teaching of thinking. Viewed from a different perspective, textbooks offer the potential for much improvement in the reading program, if features of the text are used to the …

Teaching The Whole Enchilada: Enhancing Multiculturalism Through Children's Literature In The Content Areas, Nicole Flood, Brenda Hamm, Tina Herrington, Christine Turk

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Historically, educators disagree on curriculum goals and as a result the educational process is fragmented. This fragmentation is evident in standards that differ from state to state, district to district, and teacher expectations at kindergarten to teacher expectations at high school. In the report, A Nation At Risk (Gardner, 1983), the National Commission on Excellence in Education found that "where there should be a coherent continuum of learning, we have none, but instead an often incoherent outdated, patchwork quilt" (p. 14). This fragmented approach is almost impossible to change. In Horace's Compromise: The Dilemma of the American High School, Theodore …

College Students' Reflections On Reading, Cindy Gillespie

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Many college students are required to enroll in remedial or developmental classes because it is believed that they are at-risk: their abilities are insufficient for the demands of college work. Once classified as at-risk, these students usually find themselves in reading classes designed to improve comprehension, reading speed, vocabulary, study skills and/or content area reading.

Assessment: Insights Into Children's Beliefs And Perceptions About Process Writing, Rebecca P. Harlin, Sally E. Lipa

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

How do children acquire knowledge about written language? Investigations of emergent literacy have shown that children's written language knowledge reflects their cultural environment (Clay, 1982; Kastler, Roser, and Hoffman, 1987). At home, children observe their parents writing grocery lists, letters to friends and relatives, and telephone messages, thereby learning the functions of written language as they are used in daily life (Morgan, 1987; Purcell-Gates, 1986). Independently, children experiment with their own messages, incorporating scribble, pictures and random letters. Often their written products mirror the functional writing their parents modeled (Rowe, 1989). In school, additional opportunities to learn about written language …