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Increasing Student Achievement With Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Changes, And Portfolio Assessment, Lois S. Allen

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this project was to determine if student achievement could be approved by curriculum changes within a cooperative learning framework and the use of portfolio assessment. Students in two classes were involved in the study. Both classes received the same instruction, worksheet and quizzes. In addition, one class worked individually to complete the worksheets to prepare for weekly quizzes. The other class used the cooperative learning technique - Student Teams Achievement Divisions. The cooperative learning students worked in groups of four to complete the worksheets to prepare for the weekly quizzes. The goal was to have everyone in …

Flyer News, Vol. 45, No. 39 (April 21, 1998), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton

The Pan American (1998-04-21), Mark M. Milam

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

46th Year, No. 49

Preliminary Results From The Long-Term Inmate Survey: Focus On Child Abuse Histories, Robert H. Langworthy, Allan R. Barnes, Richard Curtis

Reports

This preliminary report of long-term inmates in Alaska correctional facilities finds that over 80 percent of long-term inmates report having been physically abused as children, over 65 percent report having suffered neglect. Other findings related to the child abuse histories of long-term inmates are also reported.

The Bg News April 21, 1998, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. April 21, 1998. Volume 80-Issue 137.

The Grizzly, April 21, 1998, Mark Clymer, Kim Inglot, Ryan Hemphill, Maria Degracia, Katrina Milton, Jacqueline Colvin, Stephanie Restine, Erny Hoke, Lou Nemphos, Karen Hollinger, Cory Braiterman, Michael Bauer, Carolyn Harfman

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Dr. Fagles Visits Ursinus • Student Art Exposition Coming Soon • Leadership Scholarship Reconstructed • Opinion: Intellectual Prejudice Leads to Social Darwinism • Final Exam Schedule • Beatlemania • Ursinus Gets the Blues • UC Women's Lacrosse Team Defeats Two Big Conference Competitors • Unprecedented Day for Ursinus Tennis • Brindise to be Made Newest Coach of Quarterbacks • Ursinus Softball: Hopes for a Fourth Straight Title Fading Fast • Ursinus Track Fares Well Against Tough Competition • UC Baseball Round-up • Baseball Drops Key Series to Hopkins, Remains in 2nd Place in Conference

On Campus, April 20, 1998, Coastal Carolina University

On Campus Newsletter

A Newsletter for Faculty and Staff of Coastal Carolina University. Volume 7, Number 8

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 022, Number 36, April 20, 1998, Grand Valley State University

1997-1998, Volume 22

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Commonwealth Times 1998-04-20

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

The Statesman, V. 41, I. 48, State University Of New York At Stony Brook

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 41, i. 48

Current, April 20, 1998, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

Current (1990s)

No abstract provided.

Columbia Chronicle (04/20/1998), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from April 20, 1998 entitled The Chronicle of Columbia College Chicago. This issue is 24 pages and is listed as Volume XXXI, Number 21. Editor in Chief: Merma Ayi

Exploring The Differences In Autonomy For Residents With Alzheimer's Disease Between Those Living In A Special Care Unit And Those In A Residential Group Home: A Comparative Study, Michelle Mari Jensen

Theses and Graduate Projects

Dementia of the Alzheimer's type (DAT) is a progressive, terminal disease marked by the loss of cognitive function. Due to cognitive impairments, residents with dementia exhibit behaviors that indicate disordered person in environment transactions. Due to the resulting disordered transactions, residents with dementia living in long-term care settings offen experience diminished opportunity to choose.

This paper is a comparative/descriptive study based on nursing assistant responses from an anonymous questionnaire in two long-term care facilities. Autonomy is defined by Callopy (1988) as freedom, independence and choice.

The results indicate that the residents at each respective facility seem to experience autonomy in …

An Investigation Of Food Related Versus Socialization Deficits In A Group Of Prader-Willi Syndrome Adults, Janet T. Fioresi

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency of behavior incidents of adults in a group home setting who have been diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), to determine if the behaviors are more frequently related to food issues or socialization problems with peers and/or staff. It was hypothesized that documented behavior incidents were more frequently due to socialization problems.

The sample for this study consisted of eight adults medically diagnosed with PWS in a group home setting. All participants' Behavior Incident Forms (BIR's) were looked at throughout a two year period from January 1, 1996 to December 31, …

Daily Eastern News: April 20, 1998, Eastern Illinois University

April

No abstract provided.

Monitor Newsletter April 20, 1998, Bowling Green State University

Monitor

Official Publication of Bowling Green State University for Faculty and Staff

The Bg News April 20, 1998, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. April 20, 1998. Volume 80-Issue 136.

A Comparison Of The Effects Of Full Day Versus Half Day Kindergarten Programs, Deborah C. Gaw

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if the children in full day kindergarten programs made greater gains when compared to half day kindergarten programs as measured by an informal teacher made kindergarten screening test.

The subjects of this study were 81 kindergarten students (40 girls, 41 boys) from two elementary schools in southern New Jersey. Thirty-nine (39) students were enrolled in the full day program, and 42 were enrolled in the half day program. Both groups were pretested with a teacher made kindergarten screening test in the beginning of the school year (September/October) and then post tested in …

An Assessment Of Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Role Functions, Jacqueline Delisi D'Auria

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to survey currently employed Learning Disability Teacher Consultants in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties for an assessment of their current job priorities, as related to the five role responsibilities, as well as their perceived competencies within their role functions. Thirty-six questionnaires were mailed; a 66 percent return was obtained. Percentages were computed to determine the rank order of importance assigned to the role functions. A rank order of the list of competencies was determined for both the average ratings of importance and the average ratings of proficiency.

The LDT-C ranked the role responsibilities as …

A Suggested Preschool Program For The Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District, Dawn Schollenberger

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to suggest a type of preschool curriculum that would be effective for the Woodstown-Pilesgrove School District. This was accomplished in various stages. First, library research was conducted at EIRC and the Rowan University Library to find recent literature on the various types of preschool curriculums. Then, because the needs of the community should be considered when designing a public preschool curriculum, an informal survey was designed to solicit the opinions of present and past kindergarten teachers in the Woodstown-Pilesgrove School District. The results of this narrative survey were used to design the major components …

A Handbook Of Exemplary Training Activities To Improve Access And Success In Higher Education For Students With Learning Disabilities, Heidi M. Mcgarvey

Theses and Dissertations

The number of learning disabled students attending colleges and universities has increased dramatically in the last ten to fifteen years placing greater demands on college personnel to keep abreast of effective service models and educational interventions for this population.

This project attempted to develop an exemplary model to be used by campus disability service coordinators to provide information and technical assistance to members of the post-secondary and high school community in order to enhance educational opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities.

Information for the project was compiled, analyzed, and evaluated from current literature, professional and peer practices, and the writer's …

Psalmfest: University Choir And Schola Cantorum, Department Of Music, University Of Richmond

Music Department Concert Programs

No abstract provided.

Amicus Curiae (Vol. 8, Issue 12)

Student Newspaper (Amicus, Advocate...)

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Social Capitol In Academic Success: A Case Study Of The Aci Chicago Scholars Program, Shannon K. Mcmanimon '98

Honors Projects

Although numerous reports and investigations point to the ineffectiveness of inner-city schools in helping their students--who are likely to be poor and people of color--to receive a quality education, some often-overlooked students are excelling. This paper investigates the factors that affect the academic success of low-income, high-achieving students of color in such schools, using social capital as a theoretical framework. Secondary literature review and case studies (including grade analysis, surveys, and interviews) of 29 Chicago Public High School students who have been selected to participate in the ACI Chicago Scholars Program reveal that students who excel have support systems and …

Deafdigest Gold: Vol. 2, No. 37 April 19, 1998, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 1998

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Social Support In Mediating Stress And Illness, Valerie M. Stachour, Johnna K. Shapiro, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Complex Scientific Testimony: Can Educational Psychology Turn Jurors Into Students And Attorneys Into Teachers?, Jason A. Krebs, Johnna K. Shapiro, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Sociometric Status And Aggression As Predictive Factors Of Childhood Conflict, Laura Warren, Doran French, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Reinforcer Elasticity And Unit Price Theory, Dorianne E. Cantrall, James Dougan, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

No abstract provided.

The Relationship Between Children's Aggression, Their Sociometric Status, And The Quality Of Their Friendships, Carrie Finch, Doran French, Faculty Advisor

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

No abstract provided.