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Cooperative Learning And Academically Gifted Students, John Joynt

Graduate Research Papers

This article examines the complexity of cooperative learning as an instructional strategy and discusses its positive effects for all students. The writer then defends cooperative learning as a classroom strategy for the academically gifted, even though gifted education practitioners frequently criticize it. He cites current research that identifies cooperative learning as an appropriate general education classroom strategy for all learners, as well as studies that criticize its effectiveness. After reviewing both positive and negative research related to cooperative learning and academically gifted students, the writer concludes that cooperative learning can be a positive instructional strategy if implemented according to the …

Fall Commencement [Program], December 16, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

[Price Laboratory School] Newsletter, V11n4, December 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Malcolm Price Laboratory School

Malcolm Price Laboratory School Newsletter

Inside this Issue:
-- Wendell's Article
-- AFPLS/PTP Benefit Auction
-- PTP NEWS American Education Week
-- 3rd Annual PLS Golf Outing & PTP Fundraiser
-- mall4schools Program
-- Student Directory
-- Thank you PTP, Student Council and Administrators
-- The Auction continues...for a digital copier
-- Girls Cross Country
-- Notes from the Middle School Coordinator
-- IAHPERD Conference Held on November 3 and 4
-- Amnesty International Chapter Founded at NU High
-- Support Our School With These Fund Raisers!
-- Welcome New Student
-- NUHS to host State Individual Events Speech Contest Volunteers Needed!
-- Creative Drama …

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, November 13, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, November 9, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

[Price Laboratory School] Newsletter, V11n3, November 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Malcolm Price Laboratory School

Malcolm Price Laboratory School Newsletter

Inside this Issue:
-- AHERA Notification
-- The Hollow - November 10 and 11
-- Dept. News
-- Attention Parents of Middle School Children
-- "What would it be like if you were a "rider" on the Southwestern Iowa Underground Railroad?"
-- Messiah Sing-a-long
-- NU Alumnus Sings at the Vatican in Rome
-- Orchestra
-- NUHS Band Students Selected for NICL Honor Band
-- MINUTES - Parents Advisory Council
-- MINUTES - PLS/NUHS PTP Meeting
-- The Polyglots of NU High
-- National French Week
-- NUHS to host State Individual Events Speech Contest

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, October 26, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

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Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, October 23, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, October 23, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, October 12, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, October 9, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, October 9, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

[Price Laboratory School] Newsletter, V11n2, October 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Malcolm Price Laboratory School

Malcolm Price Laboratory School Newsletter

Inside this Issue:
-- NCA Evaluation Addressing School Climate
-- Dept News Announcements
-- Notes from the Middle School Coordinator
-- The 2000 NUHS Homecoming Court
-- Homecoming 2000
-- Wellness & You
-- National School Lunch Week
-- Sixth Grade Fall Parent Meeting - September 14
-- Auction Items on Display!
-- Music Events
-- Guidance Announcements...
-- Price Lab School Parking Recommendations
-- PLS Online Newsletter
-- Help NU High School Earn Money with malls4schools
-- Fall Theatre Production - The Hollow
-- PLS Modern Languages
-- September Citizenship Assembly
-- UNI Student Employees

Music At Northern Iowa, V19, Fall 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. School Of Music.

Rhythms: Music at the University of Northern Iowa

Inside This Issue:
-- Greetings from the Director
-- UNI Jazz Bands Golden Anniversary Bash
-- Glee Club tours Europe
-- 19th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert - From Brazil to Broadway
-- Marching Band Celebration/CD
-- Students earn honors
-- Jazz I Releases Ninth CD
-- Faculty Activities
-- Spotlight Series
-- New faculty join School of Music
-- Alumni News
-- Special Events 1999-2000
-- Wind Symphony performs in eastern Europe
-- Russell Baum memorial
-- Lost Alumni
-- Emeritus Activities

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Instruction Size Report, Fall 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Gives breakdowns of student credit hours offered by status of instructor, average class size overall, and average class size by status of instructor.

Faculty Tenure Report, Fall 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of Information Management And Analysis.

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Statistical report showing the number of faculty that are tenured, on the tenure track, or not on the tenure track, broken down by college, department, gender, minority status, and if full or part time.

A Profile Of Students Enrolled At The University Of Northern Iowa, Fall Semester 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Table of Contents:
--Preface
--Profile Summary
--Section I: Total Student Enrollment for Fall Semester 2000
--Section II: New Students Entering UNI Fall Semester 2000
--Section III: Miscellaneous

Uni Computer And Library Satisfaction Survey Conducted During Advanced Registration For Fall Semester 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Table of Contents

Introduction ••• 1

Results ••• 2

Table I ••• 3

Table II ••• 5

Table III ••• 11

Analysis of Responses ••• 14

Earth News, Fall 2000, Department Of Earth Science, University Of Northern Iowa.

Earth News

Inside this issue:

--- From the Department Head
--- Earth Science Staff Activities
--- Earth Science Majors
--- 2000 Earth Science Graduates
--- Earth Science Seminar Series
--- Earth Science Student Assistants
--- Sigma Gamma Epsilon - Gamma Sigma Chapter
--- Gifts to the Department of Earth Science
--- 2000-2001 Scholarship and Award Recipients
--- Earth Science Alumni News
--- 1999-2000 Scholarship and Award Recipients

Instruction Cost Report, Fall 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

Institutional Effectiveness & Planning Documents

Shows the costs associated with running the University of Northern Iowa broken down by college and department

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, September 28, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, September 25, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, September 25, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

University Of Northern Iowa Graduate Council Minutes, September 14, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Council.

Documents - Graduate Council

Meeting minutes from the Graduate Council of the University of Northern Iowa.

[Price Laboratory School] Newsletter, V11n1, August-September 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Malcolm Price Laboratory School

Malcolm Price Laboratory School Newsletter

Inside this Issue:
-- Welcome to Price Laboratory School!
-- Message from the Principal, John Krumbholz
-- Elementary Reminders...
-- General PLS Announcements
-- NUHS 2nd Semester Honor Roll 1999-2000
-- AFPLS Banquet and Auction
-- Ongoing PTP Fund Raisers
-- What is PTP?
-- OPUS 2000 HONOR CHOIR
-- NU Golf Team finishes great three-year run with 4th-place finish in state meet
-- PLS Newsletter Online
-- Communication Center

Programs And Courses 2000-2002, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Programs and Courses Catalogs

This catalog is published for students and other persons who want to know more about the University of Northern Iowa. Its purpose is to communicate as objectively and completely as possible what the university is and what it does. The catalog is presented in sections to give a general view of the university as well as the detailed information required for informed decision making.

Northern Iowa Today, V84n2, Summer 2000, University Of Northern Iowa Alumni Association

UNI Today

Inside This Issue:
-- Engaging
-- Contents
-- Continuing the Legacy of Great Teachers
-- Learning to live a life: Dean's Scholars Program more than "tuition and tickets"
-- Conditioning program builds strength across UNI student-athlete spectrum - Heavy Metal
-- Bravo to the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center!
-- Bill Close - The art of teaching
-- Hattie Middleton - Goodness and graciousness
-- Interim deans, department head named for University of Northern Iowa
-- Marshall Center School to get dressed up
-- UNI graduate speech pathology program makes U.S. News and World Report's top 25
-- College of Business …

Spring Commencement [Program], May 6, 2000, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Commencement Programs

The program of the commencement ceremonies, including a list of institutional leadership, a list of the departments by college, awards given at the ceremonies, and a list of undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

[Price Laboratory School] Newsletter, V10n8, May 2000, University Of Northern Iowa. Malcolm Price Laboratory School

Malcolm Price Laboratory School Newsletter

Inside this Issue:
-- Working as a Total Community to Make PLS a School for Everyone
-- Dept. News Announcement
-- Bob Lee named as referee for 91st annual Drake Relays
-- Privet of Smolenska (Hi from Smolensk!) #2
-- Elementary Music
-- Wellness & You!
-- Graduation Plans for the NUHS Class of 2000
-- Carnival 2000 Raffle
-- Price Laboratory School Carnival May 12, 2000
-- Ongoing PTP Fund Raisers
-- PLS/NUHS PTP MEETING MINUTES - April 4, 2000
-- Free Parenting Class
-- Physical Education Update
-- Secondary/All-School Music Events
-- PLS/NUHS Orchestra Concerts to present May …