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Using Directed Listening-Thinking Activities To Increase Production In English For Spanish Speaking Fourth And Fifth Graders, Alma Rosa Gonzáles

Theses Digitization Project

This project used an active research approach in order to measure how the incorporation of Directed Listening-Thinking Activities (DLTA) in the classroom promoted increased production in English oral language skills for Spanish speaking fourth and fifth graders.

College Of Technology, Bolton Street Prospectus 1993-94, City Of Dublin Vocational Education Committee

Prospectus: Bolton Street

Courses for the College of Technology, Bolton Street, Dublin 1.

Practitioners' News - Winter 1993, Volume 20, Number 1, Nova Southeastern University

Practitioners' News

No abstract provided.

Review Of Excellence And Equality: A Qualitatively Different Perspective On Gifted And Talented Education, Scott L. Hunsaker

Teacher Education and Leadership Faculty Publications

No abstract available.

Tournament-Style Debate As A Natural Resources Education Technique, Matthew S. Carroll, F. J. Alt, A. M. Brandenburg, W. Schlosser, Steven E. Daniels

Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology Faculty Publications

Curricula in the natural resource professions are placing increased emphasis on course work dealing with the larger philosophical and value-related questions surrounding resource management. This development presents a challenge to instructors, particularly in terms of encouraging active student involvement in such courses. The use of tournament debate format provides one useful means for fostering such involvement while also aiding in the development of oral communication skills. The authors' experience with the use of debate suggests that certain modifications to traditional debate format aid in its successful classroom use.

Hsp 72 In Rat Skeletal Muscle: Fibre Type Differences And Effect Of Exercise, Marius Locke

Digitized Theses

Western blot analyses of SDS-PAGE separated proteins from various hindlimb muscles from non-exercised control animals probed with an HSP 72 monoclonal antibody, demonstrated the constitutive expression of HSP 72 in rat muscles comprised primarily of Type I muscle fibres (soleus), but not in muscles comprised primarily of Type IIB/X fibres (white gastrocnemius-WG). In muscles of mixed fibre type, (plantaris and red gastrocnemius-RG) HSP 72 content was proportional to the percentage of Type I fibres.;Immunolocalization of HSP 72 in cross-sections from the soleus muscle demonstrated that both Type I and Type IIA fibres expressed HSP 72, but Type I fibres expressed …

Self-Regulatory Speech In Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disordered Children, Megan Lee Marquier

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Self-regulation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disordered (ADHD) boys was assessed by examining differences in task-directive verbalizations between boys with ADHD and their peers using Meichenbaum et al.'s (1992) coding system. Eleven dyads of ADHD/normal boys and eleven dyads of normal/normal boys were asked to work on a Lego block task. All of the boys were between the ages of 7 and 10 years and were rated to be average or above in intelligence. Videotapes of the interactions were transcribed and coded for task functions, dialogue features, affect, attribution, and behavioral ratings. Correlated and independent sample t-tests showed that the non-ADHD …

Report On The Commission On The Undergraduate Experience

Academic History

A comprehensive report on the University of Rhode Island undergraduate experience circa 1993. Includes material from the National Association of Scholars on “the wrong way to reduce campus tensions’ and a pamphlet from the Committee to Eliminate Homophobia and Heterosexism.

Pages, Volume 1, No. 1, Spring 1993, International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme

PAGES

Contents: Greetings from Pages -- Past Pages Workshop -- Joint Efforts -- Upcoming Workshops -- Call for Title Suggestions -- Pages Scientific Steering Committee -- Pages Future Meetings

Pages, Volume 1, No. 2, Summer 1993, Thomas A. Stemann

PAGES

Contents: Congratulations to GISP2 and GRIP -- Pages Activities -- Past Pages Workshops -- Upcoming Workshops -- New Associate Director for Pages -- Pages Scientific Steering Committee -- Future Meetings

The Comparative Effects Of A Cognitive Learning Strategy And Movement Sequence Feedback During Motor Skill Acquisition., David Michael Cutton

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an active, cognitive learning strategy and movement sequence feedback on learning the tennis forehand. Three experiments were conducted which involved manipulations of cognitive learning strategies and/or augmented, movement sequence feedback (AMSF). In Experiment 1 four groups of subjects (Advance Organizer (AO) strategy, Performer Self-Cueing (PSC) strategy, and two Control groups (differentiated by background)) performed 50 trials on 5 separate days in a pretest, posttest design, separated by 3 acquisition days. Subjects who used either strategy had significantly better outcome scores than the two Control groups. The PSC group's movement …

Learning Styles And Selected Demographic Characteristics Of Dislocated Workers., Samuel Lewis Harvill Sr

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study was to: (1) describe dislocated workers in Louisiana by learning styles and demographics; (2) compare learning style by demographics; and, (3) determine if learning style is independent of occupational area. A simple random sample of 235 dislocated worker participants was drawn from participants served in the Louisiana Job Link Center at Louisiana State University during FY89 through FY91. Data were collected using two instruments. The researcher designed recording form was used to enter the demographic variables gender, ethnicity, age, educational level, and occupational areas (DOT) codes. The Gregorc Style Delineator identified the preferred learning style …

From Chaos To Cooperation: The Development And Use Of A Handbook For Cooperative Learning In The Intermediate Classroom, Judith E. Aiken

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Cooperative Learning In The Elementary Classroom: A Handbook, Mary S. Gray

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Handbook For Parents Discussing Developmentally Appropriate Practices For Preschoolers, Laura A. Butchko

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Integration Of Computer Resources With Kindergarten Through Fourth Grade Curricula, Camela Ann Scaggs

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Opinions Of Parents Toward Reading Aloud To Their Infants And Preschool Children, Dianne Marie Long

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Alternative Certification In New Hampshire: Perceptions Of Teachers And Principals, James Richard Jelmberg

Doctoral Dissertations

This study addresses the need for more research to help resolve the issues of the nationwide debate between advocates of state sponsored alternative certification programs, and advocates of collegiate sponsored, teacher education programs. The State of New Hampshire has both alternative certification and teacher education programs that are representative of those in other states.

A random sample of four hundred ninety-two teachers was selected. Two hundred ninety-five responded to the teachers' questionnaire, a 60% rate. Two hundred thirty of the respondents gave permission for their principals to rate their performance on a second questionnaire. One hundred sixty-one principals responded, a …

A Computer Model Of The Role Of Text Integration In The Solution Of Arithmetic Word Problems, Mark David Leblanc

Doctoral Dissertations

Understanding arithmetic word problems involves a complex interaction of text comprehension and mathematical processes. This work presents a computer model of the hypothesized processes that are required of a young student solving arithmetic word problems, including the processes of sentence-level leading and text integration. Unlike previous computer simulations of word problem solving, which neglect the early stages of text processing, this model forces a detailed consideration of the linguistic process, which is being increasingly recognized as a primary source of difficulty. Three experiments were conducted to isolate critical test comprehension processes. Children's probability of solution was analyzed in regression analyses …

Culturally Responsive Talk Between A Second-Grade Teacher And Hawaiian Children During Writing Workshop, John Timothy Rynkofs

Doctoral Dissertations

This study addresses issues of linguistic and cultural differences in the context of writing workshop in a second grade classroom in Hawaii. The major purpose of the study was to look at the ways a native born teacher responds orally to her students who share her own bidialectical background. Most of the students are part-Hawaiian and speak a nonprestigious dialect called Hawaii Creole English (HCE) as their primary language and standard English (SE) as their secondary language. Not only do these students speak a dialect particular to the Hawaiian Islands, but their classroom interactions can be strikingly different from those …

Technology: Review Of Literature Executive Summary, John Pisapia

MERC Publications

This literature review focuses on the application of technology (primarily the computer) to education. It is organized to present background information to familiarize the reader with basic issues relevant to teaching with technology, the restructuring of American schools, and the performance one could expect from the infusion of technology into schools and classrooms. Furthermore, it summarizes findings regarding access and equity, in-service and pre-service education, and funding and facilities.

After the decade of enthusiasm, there still is no single compelling vision driving the infusion of technology into the schools; four have been projected.

1. The Social Rationale. Policy makers want …

(1993) Reflections On Karl Popper And Philosophy For Children, Philip C. Guin

Collected Papers of Philip C. Guin

The purpose of this essay is to ascertain the extent to which Karl Popper's conjectures about the status of knowledge can provide underpinnings for a new perspective on education, and in particular, a perspective which allows for a better understanding of Philosophy for Children.

Methodological Content And Teaching Delivery Used By Vocational Teacher Education Faculty In University Council And Other Selected Higher Education Institutions., Robert Barry Blair

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study was to identify the methodological content and teaching delivery used by vocational teacher education faculty in University Council for Vocational Education (UCVE) institutions and other selected higher education institutions (NON-UCVE). The population for this study was defined as: full-time vocational teacher education faculty in programs at Research I, Research II, and Doctorate Granting Colleges and Universities I where comprehensive vocational education programs were offered. Administrative leaders for each institution identified the vocational teacher education faculty which established the frame for the study. A stratified-random cluster sample of vocational teacher educators from UCVE institutions and NON-UCVE …

Curriculum Based Measurement And Portfolio Assessment: An Effective Evaluation System, Johanna Roberts

All Graduate Projects

The researcher reviewed current literature regarding curriculum based assessment, curriculum based measurement (CBM) and portfolio assessment. The researcher developed a curriculum based measurement for kindergarten prereading and premath skills as a part of a portfolio system. A first grade math curriculum based measurement was designed collaboratively with two first grade teachers. A beginning reading assessment was also designed for the first grade. Results showed that a portfolio assessment with CBM's is an effective evaluation tool.

Visibility And Invisibility In Art And Craft, Fiona Blaikie

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

The visibility and invisibility or censorship of art and craft is determined by individual and group ontologies. Their production has often been constricted and/or defined by gender, class, culture, race, religion, and politics. In this paper, I am concerned with the visibility of varieties of art, design, and craft. I will examine censorship based on three criteria; gender, culture, and class, with the censorship of artwork because of gender being the dominant theme.

Emc Applications Of Emap-2: A 3d Finite Element Modeling Code, Todd H. Hubing, M. Ali

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

EMAP-2, a 3-D finite element modeling code that can be used to model simple printed circuit board configurations, is discussed. It is a true full-wave field solver designed to be used for education or research. EMAP-2 is written in the C programming language. The code, its capabilities, and its limitations are described. Two examples illustrate how the code can be applied to problems of particular interest to EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) engineers.

Relationship Between Prosocial Orientation And Prosocial Behavior Of Preschoolers, Mark William Thompson

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study concerns the multidimensional factors influencing preschoolers' prosocial behavior. Comprehension of this complex phenomenon requires a synthesized, theoretical conceptualization. This study develops the concept of prosocial orientation to meet this need. Prosocial orientation is posited as minimally composed of four core variables: perspective-taking, empathy, moral reasoning, and others-concept. The position is taken in this study that higher levels of some or all of these four variables may cluster statistically among some preschoolers. The second issue proposes that preschoolers with a relatively better developed prosocial orientation (i.e., higher levels of some or all of the four variables) would also likely …

The Impact Of Computer-Assisted And Traditional Group Assertiveness Training On The Self-Esteem Of Pregnant And Parenting Adolescents, Joanne King

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the differential effectiveness of a computer-assisted assertiveness training program and a traditional assertiveness training group on the self-esteem of pregnant teenagers and adolescent mothers. Self-esteem was defined as a multidimensional construct consisting of the following elements: global self-esteem, performance or agentic self-esteem, behavioral self-esteem, assertiveness, and aggressiveness. A total of 37 subjects participated in the study and produced valid scores on the posttreatment measures--16 in the computer-assisted group (7 pregnant, 9 parenting) and 21 in the traditional group (8 pregnant, 13 parenting). Treatment for the computer-assisted group extended for eight weeks and consisted of a weekly, 30-45 …

The Short-Term Effects Of A Collaborative Assessment Process In Family Therapy, John Gregory Thompson

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This quasi-experimental study investigated the short-term effects of collaborative assessment in family therapy. The sample consisted of 39 subjects from 20 families who sought counseling at the family therapy clinic of a midwestern university. Families were sequentially assigned to one of two conditions: collaborative assessment (involving intake and feedback sessions with discussion of the results of the Family Assessment Measure III, followed by eight weeks of family therapy) or eight weeks of family therapy only. Dependent variables measured family dynamics, quality of feedback, and subjects' responses to feedback and therapy. These were measured by the Family Environment Scale, the Family …

Energy Management In Louisiana's Public School Districts., Debra T. Acosta

LSU Historical Dissertations and Theses

Revenues for public education are declining and school budgets are being evaluated for ways to cut waste. The maintenance and operations budget often falls victim to the budget ax as maintenance on equipment and buildings is deferred. It may be that as a result of the deferred maintenance, school districts are actually spending more on maintenance and operations and energy than before. This study sought to determine the status of energy use in Louisiana's 66 public school districts and to determine the need for an energy management education program in those districts. Data for the 1991-92 school year were collected …