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Teaching For Educated Children, Jane Ericson
Teaching For Educated Children, Jane Ericson
Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)
Considering the question, "What are the qualities of an educated child?" has been both a personal and professional journey for me. That question was what I sought to answer nearly a year ago and have been thinking about ever since. Through this paper I intend, not just to share any conclusions I have reached, but also describe the thinking process I went through to get there. Actually, the process may have been more significant than the end. I believe that it has been a worthwhile topic to investigate, helping me to grow as I complete my own formal education and …
Rhodes Scholar: Defining An Opportunity, Kevin Diehl
Rhodes Scholar: Defining An Opportunity, Kevin Diehl
Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)
While amateur athletes pursue the Olympics to prove their athletic prowess, collegiate scholars try to quantify their academic success by winning a Rhodes Scholarship. Track athletes must post an acceptable qualifying time just to compete in the Olympic trials where they must earn a berth to the Olympics. Likewise, after receiving their university's formal endorsement, aspiring Rhodes Scholars have to portray their all-around qualities and dreams in an application and essay, hoping to earn the chance just to be selected for a state interview. If they are fortunate at this level, the applicants become one of two nominees from each …
The Effects Of A Student-Centered Thinking Strategies Approach To Learning Basic Facts, Amber L. Grotjohn
The Effects Of A Student-Centered Thinking Strategies Approach To Learning Basic Facts, Amber L. Grotjohn
Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)
Now the question becomes, "Can children learn basic facts even better by using a student-centered approach to helping them learn thinking strategies?" This study is an examination of a thinking strategies approach to teaching basic addition facts.
U.N.I. Think Tank, Brad Koch, Judson Poppen
U.N.I. Think Tank, Brad Koch, Judson Poppen
Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)
This paper will discuss the possibility of a student-run think tank on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa. The goal of this paper is to give a complete view of how a student-run think tank would be implemented at U.N.I. The paper will be divided into three main sections. First, the paper will begin with a discussion of the basic requirements for a think tank at U.N.I. Second, the paper will discuss the keys to making the think tank a success. Finally, the paper will go into the actual steps that the think tank should take in order …
The Use Of Medication In The Management Of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder, Abigail S. Natvig
The Use Of Medication In The Management Of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder, Abigail S. Natvig
Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)
As Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder is a newly characterized disorder, and only beginning to be fully recognized, there are a multitude of options for its management and treatment. The purpose of this paper is to weigh the benefits and risks of medications and nonpharmacological treatments used for ADHD management.