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Teaching For Affective Learning, Gary E. Downs
Teaching For Affective Learning, Gary E. Downs
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
During the last ten years, many innovations have been aimed at reconstructing science education from kindergarten through high school. These efforts have produced more up- to-date information which was supposed to reflect more nearly the scientific enterprise as it is today. Gallagher (1971) contends that the course-content improvement projects have failed to show this, and they have failed to show that science is a significant cultural force.
Future Volumes Of Istj
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Publications Committee of IAS has approved a plan for enlarging future volumes of ISTJ. This issue will be the last of Volume 10 and the last with the current newsletter format.
Geology Of Iowa Filmstrips Available, Wayne I. Anderson
Geology Of Iowa Filmstrips Available, Wayne I. Anderson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Geological Society of Iowa, in cooperation with the Iowa Geological Survey, has developed and produced three filmstrips dealing with the geology of Iowa.
Environmental Education: No Passing Fad, Frederick P. Deluca
Environmental Education: No Passing Fad, Frederick P. Deluca
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Environmental education has received increased attention during the past four years. Most of the fifty states have formulated or are in the process of formulating a state plan for environmental education. Elementary and secondary school curricula continue to reflect increased concern and activity in environmental education. Higher education has responded with modification of traditional courses, design and implementation of new courses, and at some institutions, new degree programs in environmental studies. Interest has not been restricted to the physical and biological sciences; people in social sciences and humanities on all levels have participated and in many instances have been at …
Student Programs
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Junior Academy of Science sponsored by the Iowa Academy of Science with additional support in terms of funds and personnel provided by Project ASSIST and the University of Iowa are sponsoring and coordinating a variety of elementary and secondary programs this fall.
Successful Rapport Sessions, James J. Hungerford
Successful Rapport Sessions, James J. Hungerford
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
When the purpose of the "rap" session is not understood there may be considerable waste of time. Often changes occur, but advance questions for student thought are important for success of a session.
Free Teaching Material
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Single copies of the following publications will be sent free to teachers upon request for a specific title.
An Opportunity To Serve The Biological Sciences Through Support Of The United Nations Environmental Program
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
An intriguing chance for personal distinction is offered by a novel approach to improved world understanding and environmental preservation. Drawing on intensive briefing in Africa, a select group of naturalists, scientists, educators and exceptional laymen will serve as intermediaries between Africans and Americans cooperating to insure survival of the world's greatest wildlife treasure.
Biology Convention Offers Something For Everyone
Biology Convention Offers Something For Everyone
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
"Competitive Ideas in Biology" marks the theme of the 1973 National Association of Biology Teachers Convention to be held October 11-14 at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis.
How Can I Make The Students See The Relevance Of This Idea? Why Do They Want? How Can I Make My Subject Come Alive?, Robert Hammon
How Can I Make The Students See The Relevance Of This Idea? Why Do They Want? How Can I Make My Subject Come Alive?, Robert Hammon
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Working from the belief that the classroom atmosphere with its four walls is stifling to student creativity and curiosity, these instructors designed a program which would be basically an ecological study, with emphasis in three areas: social science, literature/communication, and natural sciences.
Uni Fall Symposium
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
On November 1 and 2, the University of Northern Iowa will host their annual fall research symposium. The theme is Science and Survival.
Army Junior Science, Engineering And Humanities Symposium, Anne Marie Herman
Army Junior Science, Engineering And Humanities Symposium, Anne Marie Herman
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Do a research project, explore it, put time, hard work, and study into it and numerous rewards come about. Especially for six Iowa students selected to go to the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium held at West Point Academy, New York, May 9-12, 1973. The six students who represented Iowa at the Symposium were: Paul Sugg, Knoxville Sr. High School; Kevin Baker, Spirit Lake High School; Joe Depenbusch, Emmetsburg Comm. High School; Anne Marie Herman, Sigourney Comm. High School; Bruce Luxon, West Waterloo High School; and Gordon Waite, Maquoketa Senior High School.
Individualized Instruction? I Tried It And It Worked!, Michael Gross
Individualized Instruction? I Tried It And It Worked!, Michael Gross
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
"Individualized instruction? — I tried it and it didn't work!" This is the statement that is frequently heard at professional meetings and in visiting with teachers. Upon further examination, it is usually found that the individuals making the statement only tried an individualized approach for a very short period of time. The frustrations they had experienced were usually that l) most kids sat around doing nothing, 2) it was impossible to manage the paperwork in keeping track of where each student was, and 3) the time required to develop individualized units and materials just wasn't worth the reward in terms …
Know Your Ijas Leadership Team
Know Your Ijas Leadership Team
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Iowa Junior Academy of Science is a statewide organization which sponsors programs for students and assists in coordinating other activities within the State of Iowa during the year. The three specific areas of emphasis include research, field programs and community betterment projects.
Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp, Sherman Lundy
Iowa Teachers Conservation Camp, Sherman Lundy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A little over a year ago in the spring of 1972, the Des Moines County Environmental Conservation Education Committee (ECEC) conducted a conservation education needs assessment of teachers in Des Moines County. From several discuss ions, it was decided a workshop in conservation education would be of great benefit to the area teachers.
An Association Position Statement On Programs And Budgets Of The National Science Foundation Division Of The Pre-College Education In Science, Michael R. Lerner
An Association Position Statement On Programs And Budgets Of The National Science Foundation Division Of The Pre-College Education In Science, Michael R. Lerner
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
This document is a position statement, together with recommendations, from the National Science Teachers Association relative to educational programs and budgets of the National Science Foundation, particularly at pre-college levels. It is the result of noting with great concern what seems to us to be a serious, threatening decrease in financial support for such educational programs over the past three years, coupled with our firm belief that more and better science education -- not less, either in quantity or quality -- is an imperative for all children and youth in these days of growing concern about societal problems and national …
New Executive Director Of Nsta Named
New Executive Director Of Nsta Named
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
President of the National Science Teachers Association, Elaine W. Ledbetter, announced the appointment of Robert L. Silber as executive director designate of NSTA at the 1973 NSTA Annual Convention in Detroit in March. He will succeed NSTA Executive Secretary Robert H. Carleton.
Tribute To Milbert Krohn, Gary E. Downs, Donald E. Murphy
Tribute To Milbert Krohn, Gary E. Downs, Donald E. Murphy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
It is our humble honor to prepare a tribute to Milbert Krohn. Milt was an excellent teacher, leader and a very dear friend to many, many educators in Iowa and across the country.
Project Assist: A Plan Of Action, Daniel S. Sheldon
Project Assist: A Plan Of Action, Daniel S. Sheldon
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A plan of action to improve mathematics, social science, and science education has emerged as a result of over two years of meetings and planning conferences with school personnel representing all academic levels of education in Iowa. In addition, a seven-week Leadership Development Conference (LDC) was held this summer at The University of Iowa involving the regional coordinators and many of their "team" chairmen representing one of the various emphases of Project ASSIST, i.e., in-service and pre-service programs, community involvement, assessment, and student programs. Seventeen coordinators and over thirty program chairmen participated in the LDC.
Istj Calendar
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A calendar of events related to science education.
Some Criteria For Open Evaluation, John T. Wilson
Some Criteria For Open Evaluation, John T. Wilson
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Most teachers have felt a faster heart beat at one time or another when their principal enters the room to "observe them teach." Both know that an evaluation report will soon be written and distributed to the district office, eventually finding its way to the board of education. The report may even affect the employment status of the teacher. The reaction of the teacher would seem to indicate "mistrust" of the evaluation. In fact, since 1965, there has been a growing mistrust of evaluation. Why? Specifically, why do teachers mistrust evaluation to the degree that they avoid it in their …
Milbert Krohn, 1927-1973, Paul Joslin
Milbert Krohn, 1927-1973, Paul Joslin
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A personal reflection on the passing of Milbert Krohn.
Iowa Science Teachers' Journal Publication Information; Iowa Science Teachers Section Officers And Regional Directors
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
No abstract provided.
Sstp Florida Ecology Program
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
The Florida Ecology Program is a two-week outdoor program concerned with utilizing the unique environmental setting of Florida as a "living laboratory" for field studies in ecology, marine geology and biology, ornithology, and various environmental problems.
Ists Workshops And Projected Programs, Don Murphy
Ists Workshops And Projected Programs, Don Murphy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
There has been a concerted effort on the part of the executive committee of ISTS to reestablish regional workshops for science teachers.
Why Accountability?, Marvin J. Christensen
Why Accountability?, Marvin J. Christensen
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
There is growing clamor from all sectors of the public to “make schools accountable” for the results of their educational programs. This emphasis comes from governmental agencies A at all levels. Federal funding agencies have long required that proposals for grants must include specification of the means by which the effect of the planned program can be measured.
Interdisciplinary Environmental Education Program For Teachers, James E. Murphy
Interdisciplinary Environmental Education Program For Teachers, James E. Murphy
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Environmental education offers a unique opportunity for innovative teaching because no one is around to say, "But, I always did it this way." Thus new environmental programs do not have to overcome the educational inertia of tradition which has stopped many new instructional movements dead in their tracks.
Secondary Teacher Education: Where We Are Going At The University Of Iowa, Robert E. Yager
Secondary Teacher Education: Where We Are Going At The University Of Iowa, Robert E. Yager
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
In September of 1970 a grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation to the Science Education Center at the University of Iowa for the development of pre-service programs for teachers of secondary school science. The program was called Iowa-UPSTEP, (Undergraduate Pre-Service Teacher Education Program). The rationale for this program and a report of its progress is a response to "Where We Are Going" at the University of Iowa.
Project Assist Regional Coordinators
Project Assist Regional Coordinators
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
Twenty-four science educators representing seventeen regional centers throughout the state have been identified as Regional Coordinators for Project ASSIST. In addition, one educator, who is presently a member of the Instructional Resource Team (IRT) in the Iowa City Community School District, will be involved as well. The names and addresses of these coordinators are as follows.
Notes From The Dpi
Iowa Science Teachers Journal
A list from the Iowa Department of Public Instruction of dates for upcoming meetings and workshops.