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The Informant Volume Viii, Number 1, Western Michigan University

Informant (1968-1981)

Volume VIII, Number 1

Fall 1975

• The Germanic Cognates of Modern English and Modern German: An Overview of the Principles of Semantic Retention and Divergence
• Faculty News
• Notices
• CEP Aids Foreign Students
• Miss America Majors in Linguistics
• New Students in Linguistics Programs (29)
• Modern and Classical Languages
• The Spear-Wart Hypothesis
• Critical Language Vacancies
• Linguistics Department Winter 1976

The Quest For Competency In The Teaching Of Reading: A Librarian's Point Of View, Jean Lowrie

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

I would like to do three things: first, share with you a picture of libraries as they are now developing programs and planning for tomorrow's needs; present some specific examples of library services which relate to reading needs; finally, explore some examples of today's reading materials which I hope you as reading specialists either know about or with which you will become familiar, and which you and your clientele can obtain through library collections.

Evaluating Prospective Teachers Of Reading In Cbte, Richard Allington

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Competency based teacher education (CBTE) curricula are being considered or developed by at least half of the state education departments according to a survey by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (Andrews, 1972).1 Coupled with this is the development of an increasing number of competency based reading methods courses and curricula. Those working on the development of these programs, quickly become aware of the problems encountered when attempting to combine theory and practice. Solving problems of identifying competencies, timebased curricula, grading, faculty teaching load, etc., at times seems overwhelming. However, a single issue in CBTE involves each area …

Four Strategies For Teaching Reading In Content Areas, R. Baird Shuman

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Despite all that has been written about the teaching of reading in the content areas, and despite the existence of books such as Herber's Teaching Reading in Content Areas (Englewood Cliffs, N. J.: Prentice Hall, 1970), Laffey's Reading in the Content Areas (Newark, Delaware: International Reading Association, 1972), and Robinson and Thomas' Fusing Reading Skills and Content (Newark, Delaware: International Reading Association, 1969), most secondary school teachers in the content areas still feel inadequate to teach reading and, even though they acknowledge the existence of a substantial reading program among their

Making A Dent In The Content: Reading That Is, Elmer J. Cummings

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

In 1954 Rudolf Flesch wrote a book published by Harper and Brothers that caused an upheaval in homes and public schools throughout America. His book Why Johnny Can't Read is referred to as an angry book by an aroused parent. The conclusion drawn by Dr. Flesch as to why Johnny can't read is that "nobody ever showed him how" (Flesch, 1965, p. 2).

Ten-Second Reviews, Betty L. Hagberg

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

No abstract available.

Reading Horizons Vol. 16, No. 1

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Complete issue of Reading Horizons volume 16, issue 1.

Reading Programs In The Secondary School: A Checklist For Evaluation, H.L. Narang

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Reading is a fundamental skill necessary for success in school. (It is also important for preparation for college and for vocation). Every job whether in the home, school, office, factory or farm requires some type of reading. For an effective participation in a democratic society reading is all the more important for every citizen. Of course, even for pleasure and entertainment reading has certain unique advantages over other media because the reader is free from outside control or pressure, in terms of choosing his material, time and place to read. In short, competence in reading is essential for success and …

Reading In The Secondary School, Kenneth Vandermeulen

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

High School Teachers and Research in Reading.

Rededication, Kenneth Vandermeulen

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

A letter from the editor.

University Magaizine Vol. 1 No. 3, Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University Magazine (1963-1980)

• Letters To the Editor • Budget Analysis • Waldo-Sangren Scholars • NEA President • WMU Placement Services • On Campus • Alumni News • Homecoming '75 • From the Alumni Director's Desk • Bronco Sports • Class Notes • In Memoriam

Field Based Teacher Education Promise Or Problem, Mary Jane Gray

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

One of the most widely advocated recommendations for improving the teaching of methods courses is to put them in an elementary school setting. This should help to ensure that practice is related to theory. Although this is very desirable some questions arise concerning the organization and implementation of such a program.

Using The Child's Oral Language In Beginning Reading Instruction, Alden J. Moe

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Reading should be considered a continuation of the language acquisition process and as such the early reading instruction, including pre-reading literary experiences, must build upon the language acquired in the pre-school years. As with oral language, in reading also, the child must discover the theory of his language and he must do so with relatively small amounts of data about his language. In the process of acquiring oral language in the pre-school years, the child must mimic, try out, and accept or reject his new information. In reading, the process is the same except that the learning may be structured …

We Suggest, Eleanor Buelke

Reading Horizons: A Journal of Literacy and Language Arts

Jean Piaget. 1974. To Understand is to Invent.

Western News, September 25, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Special Film Shown Tonight, Campus Blood Drive Oct. 6-9, Fall Academic Forum Begins, Last Threshold Here; On Sale, Young Lectures on Forest Land, Writing Workshop to Help Women, Guy Lombardo; Royal Canadians Perform Wednesday at Miller, Students Produce 'Menagerie', Gridders Host Northern Illinois, Women's Sports Now Underway

Western News, September 18, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Set Moratorium on Remodeling, Establish Car Pool Service, Plan Alcohol Awareness Week, Local M.D. To Discuss 'Human Sexuality and College Student', Newsprint Recycler To Address Annual Paper Tech Foundation Meeting Here, University Health Center Discontinues Night; Some Weekend Service Hours, Depreciation Program Underway, Sammy Cahn's 'Words and Music' At Miller Auditorium Sept. 29, Broncos Face Big Ten Gophers, Postal Rates Effect Campus

Western News, September 11, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Kelley Explains Insurance Changes, Lansing Trip Report Made, Shaw Presents 'Story Theatre', Set Sorority Rush Sept. 21, Issue Roommate Bill of Rights, Announce Ice Arena Hours, Research Services; Grants & Contracts Offices Hold Open Hous; Workshops, Can Warm Hands; Feet Eight Degrees In Four Minutes Through Biofeedback, Rename Child Care Center, Grid Broncos Host Akron

Western News, September 4, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Give $100,000 For Proposed Paper Unit, Seminar To Examine 'Political Economy of Food and Energy', Fall Concert Series Begins, Australian Educator Here Next Week, Bernhard Speaks on Budgetary Deprivation; 'New Clientele;' Legal Education; Public Image, Interested in Foreign Study, Travel? Campus Office Provides Assistance, To Strengthen Lansing Representation, Grid Broncos Open Away, Other Board Action Taken

Western News, August 29, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Bus Service Schedule Set, Name Health Center Medical Chief; Plus Three Physicians, Bernhard Comments on Latest Legislative Budget Slashing, To Merge Phys. Ed.; Separate Athletics, Change Child Care Center Status, Retain Consultants to Assist Alumni, Development Efforts, International, Patron's Choice Series Tickets Still on Sale, Approve New Travel Rates; Class-Related Charges Policy

Western News, August 21, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Announce Alumni Award Winners, Legislature Slashes University Budget, September Brings New Hours, Safety Division Will Inspect Buildings, Campus Calendar, Bernhard to Appear on WOTV Sunday, Fire Extinguisher Demonstration Slated, Vet's Club Aids Day Care Center

Western News, August 17, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: National Math Meetings Here, Variety of Tours Await Visitors, More Math Meeting Activities, Initiate Annual Lecture Series, Plan Several Timely Panels, Host Institution Created in 1903, Name Arrangements Committee Members

Western News, August 14, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: Dr. Wayne Wonderley's Death Reported, Campus Calendar, Former Faculty Member Dies, Summer Hours End this Month, Have a Look Around, Program Funded by HEW Grant, Have a Look Around, Bronco Team Scores Well, Summer Production Opens Tomorrow, Job Openings Listed, Program for Overweight People Will Start

Western News, August 7, 1975, Western Michigan University

Western News (1972-2018)

Story highlights: University Will Host Mathematicians, "Story Theater" Opens Next Week, "Perceptions" Offers Report in China, Retired Faculty Member Dies, PA's Are O.K. with K.P.D., Campus Calendar, Recreation Building is Closed, Job Openings

Fibrous Filler As An Extender For Titanium Dioxide – Methods Of Filler Addition, James G. Shaner

Paper Engineering Senior Theses

The paper industry today faces higher costs in such fillers as titanium dioxide. The need for extenders to add to the pulp slurries with titanium dioxide is ever increasing. The extender must not lower the strength properties of the paper to any large extent and must yield nearly the same optical properties as titanium dioxide. Fibrous filler has proven to be a filler which meets these requirements. There exists, however, several different methods for the addition of the fillers to the pulp stock. Each of these methods give different results in the final sheet of paper. It was found from …

A Stereochemical Study Of Some 2,2'-Bridged Biphenyls, Alan J. Quarfoot

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Evaluative Information In Administrative Programmatic Planning, Caryl Ann Levleit

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Symmetric Maps Of S^3 Onto A Homotopy 3-Sphere, Kenneth P. Johnson

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Historical And Comparative Study Of Elementary School Counselor Education Programs; Past-Present-Future, Alton E. Watts

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Grand Rapids Junior College Major Internship, Kenneth P. Diller

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

An Internship With The Community School Directors At Beecher Community Schools In Flint, Michigan, And Grand Blanc Community Schools In Grand Blanc, Michigan, Rex D. Miller

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.