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Identification Of Effective Classroom Management Practices Among Teachers In Elementary Special Education Computer-Use Classrooms, Stephanie L. Kenney

Dissertations

Increased use of computers in elementary special education classrooms has created the need for a model for the management of such computer-use environments. Using the case study format, this study (a) identified and described, through multiple observations of eight elementary special education teachers over a 3-month period, the classroom management strategies computer-using teachers utilized to foster student on-task behavior; (b) provided rich descriptions of the contexts in which these classroom management practices occurred; (c) provided insight into the teachers’ philosophies regarding computer use and management; and (d) examined relationships among teachers' computer experience and training and their classroom management practices …

Reducing Dietary Fat And Cholesterol Consumption: An Evaluation Of A Behaviorally Focused Nutrition Education Program, Peter F. Carey

Dissertations

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 500,000 people annually. Serum cholesterol is a principal risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis, a primary precipitant of CHD. Unfortunately, elevated serum cholesterol is a common but often undetected health risk for many Americans. Furthermore, the typical American diet contains high levels of fat and cholesterol which contribute to elevated serum cholesterol levels. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), created to improve awareness of serum cholesterol as a CHD risk factor, recommends that dietary changes constitute the initial step in the treatment …

A Study Of Tuition In Public Comprehensive Universities And Colleges: A Model For Analyzing Factors That Affect Tuition, Michael J. Roy

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to ascertain how enrollment and financial factors affect tuition at public comprehensive universities and colleges, and to determine the relative influences that these factors are likely to have on future tuition levels.

The study methodology included the analysis of 4 years of tuition, enrollment, and financial data for fiscal years 1987 through 1990 of public comprehensive universities and colleges located within the contiguous 48 states of the United States. In each of the 4 years being studied, approximately 300 institutions completed the IPEDS surveys to allow them to be included in the study.

The …

The Testing Of A Protocol For Validating Claims Of Facilitated Communication, Jorge Teodoro

Masters Theses

Facilitated Communication (FC), is a new and controversial augmentative communication technique. This study examined the facilitated messages of six severely mentally impaired school children, produced under naturalistic, yet controlled, experimental conditions. The students were removed from the presence of their facilitators and experienced out-of-classroom events. When the students returned, their facilitators read descriptions containing True, False or No Information about the students' experiences. Messages produced in the ensuing facilitation sessions indicated that the facilitators influenced the facilitated messages, although they appeared unaware that they were doing so. Meanwhile, students showed little resistance to the testing procedures. Based on these results …

The Effects Of Cross-Level Peer Facilitated Learning On The Mastery Of A Structured Reading Program, Elaine R. Bartos

Masters Theses

This study examined the effects of cross-level peer facilitated learning on the total amount of time needed for special education students who attended a southwestern Michigan inner-city elementary school, to complete to 100% mastery the teacher-directed portion of the reading lesson. Cross-level peer tutoring was defined as a process in which a more proficient student worked with a less proficient student on a one-to-one basis in the academic area of reading. The tutoring took place prior to the teacher instruction with 20 students from three special education reading groups. The tutoring sessions took place for a duration of 5-9 weeks. …

Faculty Development Programs And Evaluation In American Colleges And Universities, Antonio Nicolas Rubino

Dissertations

The purposes of this study were to determine (a) the importance and frequency of offering of personal, instructional, curriculum, research, academic advising, and organizational development programs in universities and colleges in the United States; and (b) the types and times of evaluation of faculty development practices. Types of evaluation studied included measuring participant satisfaction, participant learning, on the- job behavior, and organizational effects. Times of evaluation included during the implementation of the practice, evaluation immediately after the implementation, and evaluation a month or more after the implementation.

A sample of 195 faculty developers from research, doctorate-granting, and comprehensive universities, and …

The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1994, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

The Faculty Recognition Dinner

May 31, 1994

Honored Guests:

• Beverly Belson
• Hardy Carroll
• Beverly David
• John Flynn
• Stephen Friedman
• Arnold Gallegos
• Robert Hahn
• Raymond House
• Jack T. Humbert
• Lethonee Jones
• Eugene Kirchherr
• James Kline
• George Lowry
• Richard Passero
• Elizabeth Patterson
• Richard Schubert
• Robert Shafer
• William K. Smith
• William Stiefel
• Joseph Work
• Raymond Zelder

Western News, May 19,1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: International advisers will visit here this month as part of USIA, College Board training program, Hybrid electric vehicle getting ready for the 'challenge', Leja wins Fulbright award for work in Taiwan, Dybek earns kudos for his creative writing, Boersma honored for work in speech pathology, audiology, Graduate Research Fellows receive $10,000 awards, WMU awarded grant to become host sitefor critically-acclaimed National Writing Project

Western News, May 5, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Haenicke briefs trustees on Carnegie Classification, discusses tuition outlook and internationalization, Network project links schools with computer resources, 29th International Congress on Medieval Studies will draw 2,500 scholars from around the world, WMU plays host to Michigan Youth Arts Festival, Workshop offered on securing federal funding, BIS sponsors workshop on business communication, Program tailored to help early-career faculty with research and creative activities as well as funding

The Westerner Vol. 14 No. 3, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• WMU combines foresight, action to lead the way in meeting needs • Aviation programs soaring to new heights • Hockey Broncos make it to NCAA tournament • Computerized kiosk making life easier for students, visitors • University News in Brief • Haenicke calls on alumni to help address 'glaring inequity' in state funding • Medallion scholars program celebrates ten gears • Funding paves way for establishing school of nursing • Alumnotes • Alumni honor Bill Morrison by creating endowment • Special event series features art department alumni

Client-Driven Advocacy And Psychiatric Disability: A Model For Social Work Practice, David P. Moxley, Paul P. Freddolino

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This paper presents an innovative advocacy model designed to assist people coping with psychiatric disabilities to fulfill their basic living needs. The model emphasizes the importance of clients defining their own needs for advocacy and then, with the support and assistance of an advocate, taking direct action to fulfill these needs. The model is elaborated in terms of its basic attributes, the interlocking roles of both clients and advocates, the importance of the advocacy relationship, and seven core processes of advocacy. The authors conclude with a discussion of possible effects of introducing the model into social work practice in mental …

29th International Congress On Medieval Studies, Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University

International Congress on Medieval Studies Archive

The printed program of the 29th International Congress on Medieval Studies (May 5-8, 1994).

Western News, April 14, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: University to award record number of degrees April 23, NPR news correspondent on campus April 15, Micklin awarded NATO funds for workshop, LaRoy pursues dream of running in Boston Marathon, Sunseeker 93 selected for tour through Arkansas, Gary Fund campaigners hope to raise $315,000, Two economists complete study for Ameritech

Western News, April 7, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Haenicke issues letter on sexual assault awareness, Undergraduate researchers to gather here for conference, Expert on linguistics, author of romance novels to make four presentations as Visiting Scholar, Haberman to discuss teacher education trends, Final lecture set in underground economy series

Gatherings No. 6 Spring 1994, Friends Of The University Libraries

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

Complete issue of Gatherings no. 6. Edited by Laurel Grotzinger.

Information Literacy And Hypermedia, Lance Query

Gatherings: Friends of the University Libraries Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Administrators And Teachers In The Selection And Implementation Of Computer Technology In The "Classroom Of Tomorrow" Program, Ahmad Al-Obiedat

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of administrators and teachers in the selection and implementation of computer technology in Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS). Recently, KPS participated in Michigan's "Classroom of Tomorrow" program. They received 170 computers of various types (i.e., Apple, IBM, etc.). Elementary teachers received 126, middle school teachers received 16, high school teachers received 26, and 2 computers were awarded to personnel at the community education center. To date, there are no reports or research studies on the success or lack of success of the processes used to select and implement the computers in …

Studies Of The Effect Of Hydrophobic Filter Packs In Free Product Hydrocarbon Recovery Wells, Stephen J. Shank

Masters Theses

Most free product hydrocarbon recovery wells are filter packed in order to prevent aquifer material from entering the well and to increase their effective diameter. Historically there are five factors in filter pack designs: grain size, grain shape, mineralogy, uniformity, and the filter pack diameter. Previous laboratory experiments found that filter packs treated with a water repellant chemical could dramatically improve well performance. This adds wettability as a sixth factor.

A desorption experiment was conducted to determine the feasibility of using a chemically treated filter pack in the subsurface. Analytical results of the leachate from the chemically treated sand indicated …

Mystical And Out-Of-Body Experiences As Perceived By Counselors: Difference In Attitude Toward Self And Client, Douglas W. Bentley

Dissertations

The major purpose of this three-part study was to contribute to the body of knowledge concerned with mystical and out-of-body experiences (OBE) in the counselor relationship. The first part of the study was descriptive in nature. The study evaluated through a survey, designed by the researcher, the likelihood of client reporting to a counselor having had a mystical or out-of-body experience. Additionally, the descriptive part of the study asked counselors to report their own personal mystical and out-of-body experiences. Next, the study counted important demographic variables of both the counselor and the clients of the counselor.

The second part of …

A Socio-Historic Analysis Of The Multicultural Education Movement And Its Relationship With Higher Education, Barbara D. Muncey

Masters Theses

The focus of this thesis is a socio-historic analysis of the multicultural education movement and its relationship with Higher Education. This research has four objectives: (1) to identify the multicultural education movement as a social movement; (2) to identify the historical background of the multicultural education movement and explain its relationship to the social movements of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s; (3) to identify and discuss the social theories developed to explain and understand these movements and their relationship to each other; and (4) to review and analyze data gathered concerning the impact of the multicultural education movement on higher …

Evidence For Dna Methylation-Sensitive Transactivator Mediated Regulation Of The Expression Of An Epstein-Barr Virus Neutralizing Antigen, Sridhar Chalasani

Masters Theses

DNA methylation has a profound effect on the expression of a number of eukaryotic genes. This study demonstrates that an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) positive Burkitt's lymphoma cell line, Raji, contains the gene encoding gp350/220 but is not expressed. Frog virus 3 (FV3), an iridovirus, has the ability to overcome the inhibitory effect of DNA methylation. Fusion of FV3-infected cells with Raji cells resulted in expression of gp350/220, suggesting that gp350/220 is regulated by DNA methylation. Further evidence for this hypothesis was obtained by transfecting B95.8 cells with HpaII/HhaI methylated plasmid pLATE-CAT, containing the gp350/220 promoter. Southern blot analyses and a …

Western News, March 31, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: NSF staff member to conduct presentations on funding, Departments needed to provide information for master calendar available on the VAX / VMS, Speaker to compare experiences of blacks; Jews, WMU staff member pens book on noted social reformer, WMU part of national effort to improve water education, April 4-8 Clothesline Project symbolizes airing of society's dirty laundry

Western News, March 24, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Trustees table room and board rate increase, discuss recommendations to reduce costs, Sessions to focus on diversity in teaching and learning, Ferguson heads Paper Technology Foundation, Hannah to direct public affairs and administration, Totals reach $9.5 million in grants, $2.8 million in gifts, Expert on educational underachievers slated for several addresses during March 30-31 visit

Western News, March 17, 1994, Western Michigan University

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Story Highlights: Haenicke reiterates need for support in seeking equity, Three commencement ceremonies set for April 23, Open house format allows prospective students to explore their options at 'Gold Pride Preview', Leading environmentalist here for Earth Week, Clothesline Project to provide visual reminder of need to end the cycle of sexual violence

Western News, March 10, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Partnership with company leads to new research center, College Bowl team wins regional title; qualifies for nationals, Political comedy troupe takes satiric jab at those who claim feminism is a dirty word, Renowned anthropologist to discuss race; culture, Shakespeare Festival will span a month with lectures; productions and films

Reading Horizons Vol. 34, No. 3

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 34, issue 3.

Rethinking Social Policy: Race, Poverty And The Underclass. Christopher Jencks.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Christopher Jencks. Rethinking Social Policy: Race, Poverty and the Underclass. New York: Harper Collins, 1992. $12 papercover.

Jencks is best know for his pioneering study of the affects of education on the life chances of individuals but he has also gained a reputation as a astute commentator on diverse social questions. His articles in magazines such as the New York Review of Books, The New Republic and American Prospect have been widely read.

Social Work Macro Practice. F. Ellen Netting, Peter M. Kettner And Steven L. Mcmurtry.

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

F. Ellen Netting, Peter M. Kettner and Steven L. McMurtry. Social Work Macro Practice. New York: Longman, 1993. $35.50 hardcover.

The term 'macro-practice' has been bandied about in social work circles for some years but it has not been satisfactorily 167 168 Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare defined. It is still used loosely as a synonym for community organization, administration or social policy, and sometimes it is employed to denote any form of social work intervention other than clinical practice.

Social Work Services And Social Work Training For African Americans In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1900-1930, Tawana Ford Sabbath

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The longstanding presence of African Americans in Philadelphia explains the establishment of social welfare institutions and agencies by more affluent African Americans in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Armstrong Association of Philadelphia and Women's Christian Alliance are two of the more prominent and enduring efforts initiated by African Americans to serve their own. Both also provided a vehicle for training for African Americans who desired to join the new profession of social work.

Western News, February 24, 1994, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story Highlights: Carr pledges support for aviation program in Battle Creek, Asian connection lands British Fulbright Fellow here for admissions work, Teams ofWMU students working under grant to improve communication in area schools, Walwood renovation praised by local historical group, McCarty selected to teach at center in Japan