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A Pilot Study: Comparing The Use Of Computer-Based Instruction Materials And Audio-Tape Materials In Practicing Chinese, Ka-Fai Shiu, Sharon E. Smaldino

Faculty Publications

Computer-based and audio tape materials were compared for their effectiveness in helping students practice Chinese language lessons. Subjects were enrolled in an intensive elementary course in Mandarin Chinese. The textbook and audio tape were prepared by the Beijing Language Institute in China; and the computer-based material was developed by the author using HyperCard based on the textbook. Written and spoken components were tested; using tests developed by the instructor; a native of China. The instructional materials were used alternately in the 16-week course at the University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls). Students performed better in the weeks the computer-based materials …

Educational Aspirations And Perceptions Of Health Occupation Graduates From Community Colleges, Lawrence A. Dahl

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The major purpose of this study was to investigate whether associate degree health occupation graduates perceived that the factors proposed in Dougherty's (1987) model on the continuance of education were valid. A second purpose was to profile selected characteristics of this population.

The sample consisted of licensed health care practitioners for whom an associate degree might be an entry level of preparation. The data were collected through the use of a questionnaire constructed to determine educational aspirations degree and to assess perceptions of the factors identified by Dougherty (1987). The data were analyzed using t tests and the chi-square test …

A Meeting Of Cultures: Faculty And Part-Time Doctoral Students In An Edd Program, Paul R. Smith

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to examine the cultural perspectives of the part-time doctoral students in educational administration and of selected faculty in the college of education at a medium sized middle western university. More specifically, the intent was to determine what types of cultures existed within these groups, the factors contributing to the development of these cultures, and what affect these factors had on the Ed.D. degree itself. A qualitative research approach was taken and included individual interviews, classroom observations, and university documents. Non-participant observations included five doctoral classes and related formal and informal conversations. The data gathering …

Northern Iowa Swimming & Diving 1992-93, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--Coaches
--Panther Record Book
--The Panthers
--Sarah Graham
--Katy Lamb
--Mary McCusky
--Shannon Bunger
--Kim Kadlec
--Emily O'Toole
--Nadine Ellis
--Phil Luebke
--Steve Oaks
--John Stivers
--Jay Atwood
--Ian Barnhouse
--Jon Havenstrite
--Tim Perkins
--Ryan Person
--1992-93 Schedule
--1992-93 Outlooks
--1992-93 Rosters
--UNI Quick Facts

Northern Iowa Wrestling 1992-93, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--1992-93 Schedule
--1992-93 Media Information --1
--Contents --1
--UNI Quick Facts --1
--To the Media --1
--Primary UNI Media Outlets --1
--1992-93 Outlook --2-3
--Personnel Capsule --3
--Coaching Staff --4-5
--Head Coach Don Briggs --4
--The Briggs Records --4
--Don Briggs' Athletes in the Coaching Ranks --4
--Assistant Coach Joel Greenlee --5
--Assistant Coach Tim Krieger --5
--University Administration --5
--1992-93 Roster --6
--Panther Profiles --7
--118: Brad Bruhl --7
--Burke Tyree --7
--Scott Murray --7
--Brent Paulson --7
--126: Andy Showalter --8
--Doug Black --8
--Troy Bennett --8
--Dan Beerman --8
--Darren Hankins --8
--Chad Budden --8
--Dusty …

Northern Iowa 1993 Baseball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--This is Northern Iowa
--Media Information --1
--Contents --1
--Quick Facts --1
--1993 Numerical Roster --2
--1993 Alphabetical Roster --3
--Pronunciations --3
--1993 Outlook --4-5
--Pitching --4
--Catching --5
--Infield --5
--Outfield --5
--Personnel at a Glance --6
--A Capsule Look --6
--Position-by-Position --6
--Coaching Staff --7-8
--Head Coach Dave Schrage --7
--Assistant Coach Jim Hallman --8
--Coaches Records --8
--Missouri Valley Conference --9
--Final 1992 Missouri Valley Baseball Standings --9
--1993 Conference Schedule --9
--Player Profiles --10-18
--#14 Tom Bach --10
--#13 Chad Rezac --10
--#28 Don Vaske --10
--#1 Jason Walke --11
--#23 Kevin Bower --11
--#4 …

1993 Northern Iowa Softball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--1993 Alphabetical Roster
--Contents --1
--General Information --1
--Department of Intercollegiate Athletics --1
--Softball Quick Facts --1
--1993 Softball Outlook --2-3
--The Coaches --4
--Head Coach Meredith Bakley --4
--Assistant/Pitching Coach Dr. Gene Bruhn --4
--Panther Profiles --5-10
--Seniors: Deena Chipp/Outfield --5
--Connie Fangmann/Third Base --5
--Laura Novotny/Second Base --6
--Jennifer Peters/Outfield --6
--Juniors: Desiree Bebout/Pitcher --7
--Heather Daters/Outfield --7
--Dana Happel/Pitcher --8
--Amy Hendrickson/First Base --8
--Karen Vande Voort/Catcher --8
--Sophomores: Shari Bauer/Pitcher --9
--Angela Vignaroli/Shortstop --9
--Kristal Ward/Outfield --9
--Jennifer Zbornik/Catcher --9
--Freshmen: Kandy Keiper/Pitcher --9
--Stacy Weber/Shortstop --9
--1993 Opponent Facts --10-11
--1992 Season Results --12 …

1993 Northern Iowa Volleyball, University Of Northern Iowa

Athletics Media Guides

Contents:

--1993 Schedule
--Northern Iowa Quick Facts --1
--Contents --1
--On the Cover --1
--Credits --1
--Preview: Defense, Defense, Defense --2-3
--Rosters --4
--Numerical --4
--Alphabetical --4
--Position Roster --4
--Pronunciation Guide --4
--Coaches --5-6
--Head Coach Iradge Ahrabi-Fard --5
--Ahrabi-Fard's Career Coaching Record --5
--Assistant Coach Jan Bittner --6
--Assistant Coach Sheng Gao --6
--#8 Tricia Mills --7
--#4 Julie Siegler --7
--#11 Natalie Walters --7-8
--#6 Carrie Shurr --8
--#9 Dionne Pettit --8
--#2 Kara Galer --9
--#14 Jill Schoeberl --9
--#5 Michelle Becker --9
--#12 Diane Cuttell --10
--#13 Kate Galer --10
--#10 Kate Marovich --10
--1992 …

A Districtwide Staff Development Program For Transitioning From A Basal To A Whole Language Literacy Program: The Teacher Educator's Role As A Partner In The Change Process, Jeannie L. Steele, Kurt Meredith

Faculty Publications

This paper describes Project MILE (Moline Improvement in Literacy Education); a school/university partnership program between the University of Northern Iowa and Moline (Iowa) Public School District #40. The project called for a long-term collaborative effort in order to develop a complex and sophisticated level of university involvement with a single school district; which would allow for observation of successes and failures and provide opportunities for refinement of training efforts based on feedback. The project combined the prescriptive and catalytic models of organizational intervention; as teacher educators served as consultants to bring new information and strategies to the school teaching and …

A Study To Identify Selected Factors Affecting The Implementation Of Computer-Aided Design And Drafting In Industrial Technology Baccalaureate Programs, Tsung-Juang Wang

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of the study was to identify and analyze selected factors affecting the present status of Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and those factors which were needed to reach a desired level of CADD implementation in Industrial Technology Baccalaureate Programs (ITBPs) in the United States. The intent of this study was to identify and analyze selected factors which facilitate the implementation of CADD in ITBPs within the United States.

One hundred and sixty-four ITBPs institutions from the 1992 National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) Directory were used for participation in this study. A questionnaire identifying both current and …