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The Effects Of Audiotape Self-Monitoring On Direct Instruction Teacher Presentation Techniques, Kay D. Simon Brynildson

Masters Theses

Prior research has shown that several Direct Instruction teacher presentation techniques are functionally related to student academic achievement. Unfortunately, variability exists in the implementation of Direct Instruction programs with regard to these critical teaching skills. Monitoring of Direct Instruction teachers appears necessary to ensure program effectiveness. The present study employed a multiple baseline across subjects experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of audiotape self-monitoring in improving and maintaining five Direct Instruction teacher presentation techniques: clear signalling, pacing, corrections, contingent reinforcement and student accuracy. The subjects were two middle school special education teachers who taught Direct Instruction corrective reading programs. Both …

The Last World Emperor And The Angelic Pope: Eschatological Figures As Representative Of The Medieval Struggle Of “Sacerdotium" And “Imperium”, Christopher Joseph Beiting

Masters Theses

In adopting the Christian faith, medieval people also obtained a tradition within Christianity, that of esehatology. Because of this tradition, there was a receptiveness among some for prophetic visions of the future, visions of widely varied nature. Two very popular themes running through this visionary tradition involved two eschatological figures, the Last World Emperor and the Angelic Pope, whose advent would right all wrongs and transform medieval society. This thesis will examine elements of medieval political theory as they developed out of contemporary events. It will also trace the growth and development of the figures of the Last World Emperor …

Improving Active Treatment Through Performance Management, Carman E. Stark

Masters Theses

The primary purpose of this project was to evaluate a performance management program using a goal setting and feedback system implemented by unit supervisors in a large psychiatric hospital. The focus of the research study was to improve active treatment for mental health patients by increasing levels of staff-patient interaction. Behaviors o f self-recording by staff and instructions and goal setting by the unit supervisor were targeted. Feedback was provided by the unit supervisor in the form of publicly posted graphs indicating percent of completed assigned activities. The four phases used in the data summary include: (1) baseline, (2) goal …

Progressive Muscle Relaxation As An Adjunctive Treatment For Moderate Asthmatics, Kellye Hutton Slaggert

Masters Theses

This study examined the effects of parent assisted progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) training on moderate asthmatics. Three children between the ages of 7 and 12 participated in the study. After 3 weeks of PMR training and daily practice, the parents became involved in prompting their children to use PMR when an attack appeared likely.

The findings from this study suggest that parental prompting of PMR was instrumental in decreasing the frequency of attacks, increasing peak expiratory flow rates (PEFR) values, and decreasing the severity of attacks for 2 of the 3 subjects. The long term implications for using PMR as …

Robert Grosseteste's De Ubero Arbitrio, Andrew L. Pearson

Masters Theses

De Libero Arbitrio of Robert Grosseteste (ca. 1170-1253) represents his primary exploration of that aspect of man's relationship to nature, to other human beings, and to God, known as free choice. This thesis explores the relationship of his treatise De Libero Arbitrio to his treatises De Veritate, De Veritate Propositionis, and De Scientia Dei. It also offers an outline and summary of De Libero Arbitrio and presents an English translation of Ludwig Baur's edition of the first recension of this treatise with updated notes.

Of Berry Pickers, Shanty Boys, And The Jack Pine Bird: Patterns Of Settlement And Subsistence In Nineteenth Century Oscoda County, Rose Lockwood Moore

Masters Theses

The provisions of the Homestead Act of 1863 (U.S. Congress 1862a) required a settlement pattern of dispersed single families on small tracts of land, which, in turn, affected the subsistence strategies available to the homesteaders. The interaction of federal land legislation with the ecosystem of southern Oscoda County resulted in marked spatial and temporal differences between the tracts that were homesteaded as opposed to those acquired for their timber. A sample population of quarter sections was analyzed in terms of the physical and biotic environments, date of entry, and use. The analysis confirmed that the timber lands were located on …

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting July 27, 1990, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• General Fund Budget for 1990-91
• Continuing Education Tuition Rates
• Lease, Lansing Study Center
• Lease, Douglass Community Association-Western Michigan, Center for Developmentally Disabled Adults
• Easement Agreement with the Association of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan (St. Aidan's)
• Fall Semester 1990 Tuition and Required Fee Schedule
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Master of Arts in English as a Second Language
• Masters of Arts in Spanish
• Institutional Functioning Inventory and Institutional Goals Inventory
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Adjournment

Western News, July 19, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: State makes cuts in funds for construction and maintenance, Clarke selected to serve as provost during search, Welcome home reception planned for Sunseeker solar car team, Two programs win ANNI Awards

Western News, July 5, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: $1 million Kellogg Foundation grant to support computerized library network, Trustees amend president's employment contract, Moskovis to lead institutional advancement efforts

Comparing Recreational Reading Levels With Reading Levels From An Informal Reading Inventory, Lawrence L. Smith, C. Rosanne Joyner

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

When children pull a book off the library shelf for recreational reading, what are they considering -length? ... jacket appeal? ... difficulty level? ... relation to their experiential background? All of these probably enter into consideration when the selection is made. The determining factor, however, for a freely chosen book, is quite likely to be the interest level of that selection for a particular child (Breen, 1967). Teachers acknowledge the importance of a motivating interest when they teach a directed reading lesson or prepare a child for an Informal Reading Inventory selection. Advocates of individualized reading programs have long stressed …

Reading Fluency And The Novice Reader, Beverly B. Swanson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Recent research into the reading process has identified factors other than efficiency in word recognition which account for reading fluency. The automatization of decoding skills exhibited by better readers has been attributed to, among other things, opportunities. Olshavsky (1977), for example, found that poor readers used the same range of strategies as good readers, but had less opportunity to practice and develop them.

Effects Of A Secondary Reading Methods Course On Students' Attitudes Toward Teaching Content Reading, Bruce A. Lloyd

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

It takes a lifetime for individuals to master the reading process, and high school teachers play an important role. Moreover, high school teachers, who are subject matter specialists, are the best persons to teach students the reading skills unique to the various content areas (Shepherd, 1984). Many secondary teachers are aware of this opportunity and responsibility; others are not, so efforts are underway to help them believe in the need for teaching reading skills in their special subjects (Lloyd, 1986; Roe, Stoodt and Burns, 1987).

Using The Media To Stimulate Writing, Honre Frank Gitelman

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

How do magazines and newspapers inspire students to write? They are timely, familiar, readily available, imaginative, and touch their lives in personal ways. Advertising in particular fires students' imaginations. Students can be encouraged to write by responding to a wide variety of familiar images having high visual and verbal impact and appeal. In addition to the advertisements, illustrations and photographs enhance comprehension and help students formulate mental imagery for written descriptions.

Assessment: Stopping The Revolving Door At Rock Valley Community College, Richard L. Bernardi, K. Sue Castleberry

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The concept of an open door for anyone who wants to attend a community college regardless of that person's educational background is an admirable one. The reality, however, is that the open door too often becomes a revolving door. Students from ages eighteen to eighty choose to attend community colleges for a multitude of reasons. These students often have the proper motivation, but they frequently face failure because they lack the requisite basic skills to succeed. At Rock Valley College, the decision was made to stop the revolving door.

Testing: We Need A New Perspective, W. John Harker

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In their recent study of reading assessment, Farr and Carey (1986) observe that over the past several years "testing programs ... have exploded on the educational scene" (p. 6). Those familiar with reading instruction and the assessment of children's reading development must agree. Testing programs at the district, state, and national levels have proliferated recently as more and more pressure is brought to bear on teachers to demonstrate in some quantifiable fashion their success (or lack of it) in teaching children to read.

Reading Horizons Vol. 30, No. 4

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete Issue of Reading Horizons volume 30, issue 4.

Author Index

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Index to authors in volume 30.

Higher-Order Discrimination, Adrian M. S. Piper

Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Papers

Presented to the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society January 22, 1990.

Order Of Processing And Attention Allotment Between Comprehending And Using Text Ideas, Gary A. Steinley

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Several years ago Bertram Bruce, in a response to P. David Pearson's description of the "Comprehension Revolution," suggested that future studies will go beyond a focus on reading comprehension to a concern for the relationships between comprehension and more general thinking skills (1985). Bruce's comments were written early in what might be called a "Thinking Skills Revolution," and - given the manner in which this revolution has matured in recent years - they seem even more relevant today.

Reading: The Conferences, Jeanne M. Jacobson

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The importance of addressing the needs of at-risk readers in demonstrably sound ways was the theme of a number of presentations at AERA's annual meeting. In one session, Rita M. Bean, of the University of Pittsburgh, presented the report of a study in which she and her colleagues investigated in-class and pullout settings for remedial instruction.

Reviews: Professional Materials/Books For Children, Kathy Seeley, Sue Coker, Cindy Overly

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

The Child and the English Language Arts. (Fifth edition) (1990). Mildred Donoghue; The Talking Eggs. (1989) Robert D. San Souci; I'm Calling Molly. (1990) Jane Kurtz; How Joe the Bear and Sam the Mouse Got Together. 1990. Beatrice Schenk De Regniers; National Worm Day. (1990) James Stevenson

Article Index

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Index to articles in volume 30.

Wmu Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting June 29, 1990, Wmu Board Of Trustees

WMU Board of Trustees Meetings

• Acceptance of the Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Correspondence
• Remarks by the President
• Presidential Contracts
• Authorization to Confer Degrees
• Update on Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Grant Report
• Personnel Report
• Gift Report
• Personnel Report
• Revised 1989/90 General Fund Operation Budget
• Continuation of 1989/90 Budget into 1990/91
• Fall Semester 1990 Tuition and Required Fee Schedule
• Tax-Free Borrowing Resolution
• Acquisition of Property
• Condemnation of Property
• Easement Agreement
• Intercollegiate Athletics Report
• Remarks by the Provost
• Public Comments
• Executive Session
• Adjournment

Western News, June 21, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Ford to receive honorary degree at June 30 commencement exercises in Waldo Stadium, Senate conducts business; bids Dennison farewell, 26 faculty members on campus to explore 'the theory of knowledge' at NEH institute, Krawutschke attends Japanese studies seminar, Woodworth elected to represent Michigan and Wisconsin on AAUP governing body

Western News, June 7, 1990, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: 'I will no longer be a candidate for other presidencies' Haenicke announces decision to remain at WMU, Dennison to become president of Montana, Stoline to share Love Canal expertise with Soviets, Targowski invited to Poland to address local leaders, Ziring chosen by Atlantic Council for NATO Discussion Series in Brussels, WMU to launch new state program to help readers recover lost ground

The Westerner Vol. 10 No. 4, Western Michigan University

The Westerner (1980-1997)

• Micklin well established as an international scientist • Presidents council says state's public universities are at risk • University News in Brief • In laboratories and communities, Western is working for all of us • Presidents' portraits paint a picture of WMU's continued evolution • Gifts of appreciated property are useful • Major gifts and pledges to continued excellence at Western Michigan University • Alumni couple transform business acumen into financial success • Today's alumni help tomorrow's graduates prepare for careers • Alumnotes • Sunrayce USA: Building cars today for tomorrow

Zesting Through Life: The Faculty Recognition Dinner 1990, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Zesting Through Life: The Faculty Recognition Dinner

June 1, 1990

Honored Guests:

• Gurbux S. Alag
• J. William Armstrong
• E. Jack Asher
• John T. Bernhard
• Gene S. Booker
• Lloyd M. Braithwaite
• Sterling L. Breed
• Herma E. Breisach
• Phillip L. Bruce
• John T. Bruke
• Sue S. Coates
• Mary H. Cordier
• Sherwood S. Cordier
• Harriet K. Creed
• Raymond A. Dannenberg
• Kathleen E. Drzick
• Frances H. Ebert
• Moyra Ebling
• Gordon G. Eriksen
• J. Lindsley Foote
• Jean E. Friedel
• Clara L. Gamble
• Martin E. Gingerich
• Cassius A. Hesselberth
• James W. Hill
• Joseph A. Jevert
• Gangaram K. Kripalani
• David M. Lewis
• James B. Matthews
• Gilbert Mazer …

The Relationship Between Private And Commercial Vehicle Driver Records And Accidents In Michigan, Robert E. Maki

Dissertations

The primary objective of this study was to determine whether previous accidents and citations are reliable predictors of future tractor-trailer heavy truck accidents in Michigan. In addition, the background material on accident trends shows how heavy truck safety policy was formed at the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Historically, accident prediction models have been able to explain only small portions of the accident experience. More recent studies have tended to show that previous citation and accident experience were good predictors of commercial vehicle accidents. Most studies have suffered from an admitted lack of exposure data and incomplete accident statistics.

Through the …

A Study Management Course For High-Risk Black College Freshmen, Mark Andrew Jackson

Dissertations

Attrition of high-risk, black college students has been a perpetual problem faced by colleges and universities. The importance of not only attending college, but actually receiving a degree has substantially greater cultural, educational, societal, and financial implications for black people than for whites. Also, because of shifting demographics, the relatively high attrition rates of black students will have an even greater impact on colleges and universities in upcoming years.

A review of the literature indicates that the origins of this problem are most directly related to academic deficiencies, poor motivation, and inadequate time management and self-management. While there exist numerous …

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo 1990, Western Michigan University

Faculty Recognition

Faculty Recognition Dinner Photo

June 1, 1990

Photographed:

• David Pugh
• Kathleen Drzick
• Sterling Breed
• Conner Otteson
• James Hill
• Raymond Dannenberg
• R. Mark Spink
• Sherwood Cordier
• J. Lindsley Foote
• Gil Mazer
• Gene Booker
• John T. Burke
• Mary Cordier
• Jochanan Stenesh
• John Nangle
• Cassius Hesselberth
• Norma Stafford
• Jean Friedel
• Harriet Creed
• President Diether H. Haenicke
• Moyra Ebling
• J. Arthur Jevert
• Thelma Urbick
• Gangaram Kripalani
• Myron Ross
• Frances Ebert
• John T. Bernhard