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Library Service In Iowa Juvenile Correctional Institutions Compared With National Standards Prepared By The American Correctional Association, Ellen Youds

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This study was done to determine the extent to which the two juvenile correctional institution libraries in Iowa met selected standards from Library Standards for Juvenile Correctional Institutions, prepared by the American Correctional Association. The hypothesis of the study was that neither of the institutions would meet 50% or more of the selected standards.

The two librarians completed a questionnaire and were also interviewed. The library at Eldora met over 50% of the selected standards. The librarian is a member of the educational and planning team. This facilitates the meeting of many of the standards. The library at Toledo met …

Facilitating Science Understanding Through Children's Literature, Michelle A. Sand

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Americans have been enamored with the achievements of industry until recently considered successful. In fulfilling the goal that all citizens should be literate, assembly line techniques associated with industry have been extrapolated to educational programs for children. The development of the total product has been broken into small segments. Reading instruction, too, frequently has been oversimplified and associated with a scope and sequence of skills for children to master. Students have been subjected to pretest, teach, posttest with mastery of language fragments measured by a percentage level assuming that learning has taken place.

Computer Applications In Management Training Programs, Alan A. St. John

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To be effective, management training must provide meaningful learning experiences that can be transferred to real situations on the job. The extent to which this occurs, depends upon the effective design and delivery of Instruction. This paper reviews selected writings on adult learning theory and management development, and discusses the role the computer can play as a medium of instruction to enhance transfer of learning.

The Attitudes Toward Computers Of The Selected Upper-Elementary/Middle School Students, Lih-Jiun Tsuei

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The use of computer technology as a learning tool is becoming increasingly important in education (Russell, 1982). The Office of Technology Assessment (1982) predicts that by 1994 over four million microcomputers will be found in schools. The National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics has listed computer literacy as one of the ten basic skill areas in mathematics instruction (1978). The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, in its Agenda for Action, has recommended that ''a computer literacy course, familiarizing the student with the role and impact of the computer, should be a part of the education of every student (1980, …

Microteaching: Selected Research And Experience, Vickie Trent-Wilson

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A group of educators at Stanford University, under the direction of Dwight w. Allen, developed microteaching and the technical skills approach to teacher education as they attempted to analyze teaching into well-defined components that could be practiced, taught, evaluated, and controlled (Gardner and Bartholomew, 1969, p. 45). Microteaching has since been experimentally incorporated into the teacher education program at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

What Benefits Would Catholic Schools Derive From A Catholic Media Center?, Duane Robert Wince

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In the Waterloo-Cedar Fal Is Metropolitan area there are nine elementary and two secondary Catholic schools. Together they are referred to as the schools of the Waterloo Deanery. Associated with each school are teachers, CCD teachers, youth ministers, administrators, directors of religious education (DRE), and priests. They all have access to the media services available to them from the local, state-funded Area Education Agency (#7).

Writing In The Content Areas: A Review Of Current Literature, Thomas H. Wiegand

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For many years experts in the field of education have emphasized the importance of writing in the content areas. As early as 1919 a manual was published which called for more composition work by teachers of history, science, and other content areas (Harwood, 1985). In the 1960's a book was published in which it was argued that only when teachers in all disciplines emphasize the importance of writing will students, in turn, recognize its value (Fader, 1968). It was during the 1970's that the major call went out for "writing across the curriculum" (Britton, 1975).

Developing A Literature-Based Reading Program In The Third Grade, Janelle A. Bastian

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The late William Gray said, "Children differ so widely in interests, capacity to learn, and motives that it is impossible to provide adequate stimulation and guidance through the use of the same materials and group instruction." (West, 1964). The aim of reading instruction should be to develop readers who are independent learners. They need to learn how to rely on themselves to help them discern what is important from print and how to go about obtaining that information (Moore & Moore, 1987).

The Relationship Between Black Student Racial Identity Attitudes, Self-Expectancy, And Academic Performance At The College Level, Primrose Simphiwe Mngadi

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The fact that black student academic performance has persistently fallen short of white student performance has been a matter of concern among educational practitioners and has been documented in countless educational and sociological literature. Not only has this trend been reflected in lower SAT scores and lower GPA's, but also in lower retention and higher attrition rates (Garibaldi, 1986; Wilson, 1981). The results of numerous studies have suggested various factors that might contribute to this unfortunate state of affairs. These range from factors that are internal to the student such as self-esteem, achievement motivation, and self-expectancy, to factors that are …

The Study Of Book Design To Extend The Understanding Of A Story, Natalie S. Passow

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What is book design? Why do some books have colored or illustrated endpapers, illuminated letters and decorative borders? Is it necessary for children to know what book design is and how it is used in order to comprehend fully the stories they read? Is an awareness of book design something that parents should have when choosing a book for their child? If book design is not an important aspect in determining which books children and adults choose to read, and also to their understanding of the story, why do publishers spend so much time and money on this aspect? Why …

Gifted Early Readers: A Profile, Rebecca Sue Peterson

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Gifted children possess many unique qualities, among which is the ability to read prior to direct instruction; this usually occurs in first grade at approximately six years of age. There are many more such children in the population than ordinarily assumed (Salzer, 1984). The incidence of early readers within the gifted population has been demonstrated in many studies. Perhaps the foremost study on gifted children was done by Terman (1925). His findings show that approximately 50% of the children in the group were early readers. This information has also been documented by others. Hollingsworth (1942) found 80% read before school. …

Humor In Advertising, Kimberly Recker

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Advertising has an effect on all of us. Our homes are filled with proof of that fact. Advertisements have Influenced people to buy anything from toothpaste to automobiles. Behind each one of those Items people were persuaded to purchase Is a creative marketing and advertising strategy. Advertising has become a science and an art form which requires effort and time for maximum effectiveness.

Fostering Higher Level Comprehension Abilities Among Fifth-Grade Students, Douglas H. Brightman

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The redefining of functional literacy has been advocated by recent studies of reading achievement. The National Commission on Excellence in Education, A Nation at Risk, (1983) reports the need to implement programs that will foster the development of higher thinking-language abilities. It states that these abilities are essential for meeting the challenges of an everchanging complex world. Students need to interpret, evaluate, and apply what they read. The National Assessment of Educational Progress Report (LaPointe, 1984) concurs with this view: Findings of this project reveal most students are competent in literal comprehension but lacking in higher thinking-language tasks in all …

A Comparison Of Reading Instruction Recommendations For Good And Poor Readers, Mary Ellen Cagwin

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The purpose of this study was to compare the published recommendations for instruction made for two ability groups. This comparison was made within the context of actual classroom reading instruction.

Will Teachers Read The Newsletter: A Design Problem, David Booth

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This paper is concerned with communications between Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and teachers. To be more specific, this paper will address the problem of the Area Education Agency newsletter used to provide information about media procedures, products, and services.

Suggestions And Considerations For Planning An In-House Audiovisual Department In Business And Industry, Audrey J. Gramstad

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The purpose of this paper is to integrate many ideas from books, journal articles, and personal ideas into a reference to use while establishing an in-house audio-visual department for a business. Since recent articles and books on in-house audio-visual departments are rare, a questionnaire was developed to supplement the literature and sent out to several companies with in-house AV departments.

Brain/Mind Research: Optimizing Your Potential (Secondary Level Gifted Education Seminar Design), Sharon E. Thomas

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It is an exciting time to be involved with education. For both the learner and the teacher, empowering new vistas have and are emerging which present possibilities that were generally beyond comprehension even ten to fifteen years ago. As a result of medical research involving study of the human brain, an infinite number of fields are benefitting from emerging incites regarding the functioning of the brain and mind with the body.

Adult Children Of Alcoholics: Review Of The Literature, Helen Karamitros Deets

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Many adults who experience the trauma of growing up in an alcoholic family system develop a condition of similar symptoms and behaviors, called the Adult Children of Alcoholics Syndrome (Kritzberg, 1985). It is estimated that over half of the twenty-eight to thirty-four million children of alcoholics are adults (Black, 1981). Cermak ( 1985), Bowden and Gravitz (1984) noted that although children of alcoholics compromise one of the largest identifiable groups in America, recognition of the issues these individuals face has been very recent.

Assessing Teacher Qualities And The Teacher Interview, John J. Stephens

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The teaching profession has not established what qualities should be sought or measured in a teacher application to distinguish one applicant from another. Nor has it implemented a valid, reliable selection system (Smith, 1980). During the past 15 years public schools have moved from a position of recruitment of enough teachers to fill the classrooms, to one in which limited vacancies provide an opportunity to use quality procedures. Teacher vacancies which occur in every educational organization due to turnovers, promotion, and the creation of new positions, present important organizational decision situations. Teacher selection is one of the most important administrative …

The Relationship Between Suicide Variables And Insufficient Development Of College Students: Chickering's Seven Vectors, Michelle Ellen Thompson

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Suicide is the second leading cause of death on American college and university campuses (Bernard & Bernard, 1985; Hoffer, 1972). This fact emphasizes the need to prevent suicide on campus. To accomplish this, it is essential to possess an understanding of suicide indicators and the needs which underlie them.

Using The Fused Approach Of Computer-Based Instruction And Distance Learning As A Pre-Inservice Technique In The Job-Related Education Of Teachers, Tina Marie Anne Sherrill-Range

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Recent information, summarized by Seal and Casler (1984), appears to stress certain educational issues which include the rapid growth of a technology-based society. They maintained an argument for properly administered technology by skilled professionals. Training in the area of technology-based instruction for teachers can help to ensure its proper application in instructional situations. Because of the enhancement of learning which can take place through technology-based instruction, there is a long-term need to address teacher preservice to the profession on the topic. Likewise, inservice teacher education programs need to be updated if technology implementation in schools is to be successful.

Reasons For A Lack Of Understanding Of Geometric Measurement Concepts By The Sixth Grade Student, Marylin Witt

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In the past, it has been assumed by middle grade teachers that their students come to them with an adequate knowledge of geometric measurement concepts, since linear measurement has been taught beginning in first grade. However, the researcher has noticed that sixth-grade students seem overwhelmed by, and display a lack of understanding of, many of the geometric measurement concepts. Other educators have also found this to be true of students in the middle grades. This paper will be an investigation into the causes for this problem.

A Comprehensive Review And Survey Of Elementary Science And Environmental Education In Iowa, Mary L. Norton

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The author wishes to acknowledge friends and family members whose support and assistance were greatly appreciated throughout this research project. Dr. Greg Stefanich gave guidance, time and research assistance patiently and enthusiastically. Dr. Cheryl Budlong receives the author's appreciation for her meticulous guidance through the literature review and making the impossible seem attainable. The author's principal, Wm. Nettleton, North Cedar Elementary School, and fellow staff members have provided support and personal time. Duane Toomsen, Environmental Education Consultant, Iowa Department of Education gave encouragement, time and economical support.

Using Standardized Tests Scores For Better Education Of Students, Linda W. Wackwitz

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The push for excellence in education has accelerated during the 1980's. As a result, there is renewed emphasis on using standardized achievement tests in American schools. Every school district in the United States requires some sort of standardized achievement test (Sproull & Zubrow, 1981). In a report to the 1980 National Invitational Conference, Jennie Yeh, Joan Herman, and Lawrence M. Rudner stated that every child will complete at least six full batteries of standardized achievement tests before graduating from high school. The results and use of these results has become a national concern to parents, teachers and others involved in …

Developing Educational Media Centers For Secondary Schools In Malaysia, Ismail Haji Adnan

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The media center is a repository of knowledge and is indispensable in providing quality education that is greatly needed in developing countries. This paper discusses media centers at school level. The models focused on are those of a developed country. Based on the experiences of a developed country in this field, a proposal is presented in this paper for setting up a media center in secondary schools in Malaysia, but local environment and needs are taken into consideration. This proposal will have many implications in the educational field in Malaysia. It will promote quality education as well as generate innovation …

In Support Of Multiethnic Education, Janet L. Jensen

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Many groups of people have come to the United States of America with high hopes - - hopes of religious freedom, educational opportunities, and the hopes of freedom from government oppression. All had dreams of better lives for themselves and their families. They were seeking a country whose government held political and religious freedom in high regard. (Banks, 1982) These attitudes were the very foundation upon which the Constitution of the United States was built.

Considerations And Preplanning In The Initial Establishment Of Telemarketing Training, Diana Johnson

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According to McGraw Hill Inc., the average cost of an industrial sales call has now reached $150. For direct mail, over the past five years, postage rates alone have increased 80% for first class postage and 70% for bulk mail. Add to this the substantial increase in type, print, paper and labor cost, and it is easy to see that direct mail is becoming less and less affordable.

Developing A Media Center In A Health Care Facility, Denise L. Buchan

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The director of education approached the librarian and asked her how to make slides for a medical staff presentation. The librarian was at a loss as to how to assist the director. In another situation, the marketing department of a health care facility was approached by another department to develop and shoot a video promoting a new piece of equipment. Members of the marketing department had no idea where to begin---their experience was limited to print media.

Characteristics Of The American Middle School, Md. Idris Hamdan

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If we look back on the history of education in the United States, we find many patterns of school organization. Prior to the establishment of middle schools, the middle level of schooling was commonly known as junior high school. According to Van Til, et al., (1967), the first junior high school was established at Columbus, Ohio in 1909. Since then, both the 8-4 plan and 8-5 plan, the standard organizational patterns used for public schooling in the United States after the Civil War, have been gradually changed to the newer form--the 6-3-3 plan. The first prompting to establish a junior …

The Effects Of Integrating Electronic Media Into Composition Processes Of The English Classroom In The Eighties, Pollyanna Bosker Shoemaker

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In 1934, more than fifty years before the arrival of personal computers, Thomas Frederick Blanchard, a professor of English at the University of California, Los Angeles, stated the following: "The teacher of composition as an art is particularly assisted by the employment of usable devices. It is true that every competent instructor will invent devices of his own, but no competent instructor should refuse aid wherever he finds it" (p. ix).