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Practitioners' News - Fall 1995, Volume 23, Number 1, Nova Southeastern University

Practitioners' News

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The Long-Term Effects On High School Seniors Of Learning To Read In Kindergarten, Ralph A. Hanson, Donna M. Farrell

Donna M Farrell

This follow-up study assessed the educational history and current reading proficiencies of 3,959 high school seniors from 24 school districts in 10 U.S. states in 1986. The purpose was to examine the effects, if any, of receiving formal reading instruction in kindergarten. Over one-third of these students attended elementary schools that implemented a carefully developed beginning reading program in their kindergarten classes in 1973. Although the study included kindergarten students from all backgrounds, those from at-risk backgrounds were overrepresented. Three types of information were combined for each student to create a data base for this study: (a) the amount of …

Kuwait Special Educators Program, William R. Nelson, Linda Friedman, James L. Narduzzi

School of Professional and Continuing Studies Faculty Publications

The United States has long been recognized as a world leader in responding to the developmental needs of individuals with mental retar­dation (Rowitz, 1989). Particular strengths exist in the educational arena, both in traditional settings as well as in the vocational area (Glidden & Zetlin, 1992; Clark & Kolstoe, 1990; Wehmen, 1990; Schlack, McGaughey, & Kiernan, 1989). Because of these strengths, an increasing number of inter­national groups are seeking training opportunities to study these practices. In July 1992, the Cultural Attache at the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C. issued a request for proposals directed at special education practices in …

Technological Revolution And The Black Studies Curriculum: A Course Proposal, Abdul Alkalimat

Trotter Review

A technological revolution is changing the world. The computer is fast becoming the universal tool in all aspects of work, production and communication, and innovations in bio-technology are fast transforming agriculture and health. The main impact of this technological revolution has been to restructure the economy, both the centers of accumulation as well as the labor process. It is also restructuring the methods by which people communicate, form and maintain communities. In general, the objective basis of social life is being fundamentally changed.

This essay proposes a basic course that not only focuses on the technological revolution, but should be …

Tip Sheets: Risk Management In School-Based Service-Learning, Lisa Gray

Curriculum

Included in packet:

• Risk Management and Liability Tip Sheet
• Service Leaming Program Coordinator Job Description
• ASLER Standards for School-Based Service-Learning
• Students In Action (SIA) volunteer application
• Service Leaming Volunteer Contract
• Student Progress Report
• Parental Approval form
• Medical Release form
• Service Leaming Agreement and Release form
• Volunteer Driver Checklist

Developing Active Citizens: Community Service Learning In Social Studies Teacher Education, Rahima C. Wade

Service Learning, General

How are social studies teacher educators to prepare teachers for working in a society fraught with social, environmental, and economic problems? If the true mission of our profession is active citizenship, we must help our students learn the value of engaging in long-term efforts to revitalize our democratic society and the skills to respond compassionately to those whose daily needs cannot wait for societal transformation. This article is based on the premise that social studies teacher educators are in a unique position to develop future teachers' commitment to giving their students opportunities for active involvement in the community and the …

Service-Learning Guide Book: Designed For Curriculum-Based Service-Learning, Steven W. Dieleman

Curriculum

This guidebook includes: Part One -Essential Components of Service Learning; Part Two-A Process for Designing Service-Learning Opportunities with Students; Part Three-Administrative Forms for Service Learning; Part Four-Student Assessment and Reflection in Service -Learning; Part Five-Changing and Improving Schools and Communities through Service-Learning; Part Six-School-Business Partnership Promoting Student Achievement and Service-Learning; Part Seven-Examples of Service-Learning

Teaching History Through Children's Literature: An Integrated Approach For The Fifth Grade Classroom, Tamara Gayle Crook

Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects

During my teacher education training I have become fascinated with the idea of teaching social studies through historical novels. As a result of this fascination, I chose curriculum development pertaining to this idea as the subject of my honors project. The purpose of this project was for me to develop, teach, and evaluate an integrated unit using historical novels to teach social studies and a variety of other subjects. I selected the American Revolution as the theme of my unit.

In this paper I have included a brief overview of my review of the literature on this topic, the procedures …

The Grizzly, March 28, 1995, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Jayson Blocksidge, Colin Tucker, Tarik Qasim, Jim Maynard, Sue Boyer, David Webb, Joel Schofer, Charlie Weingroff, Jon Volkmer, Christian Rice

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

1995 Ursinus Model U.N. Delegation • Japanese Shocked by Gas Attack • Ursinus Spring Service Day Update • Letters to the Editor: Regarding the Core; They Might be Giants ... or not?; Looking for a Perfect Friend? • Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Stephen Hood • Men's Tennis Team Comes Close • Sammartino, Keith Named Co-Players of the Week • Baseball Team 4-0 Since Coming North • Lacrosse Team Opens With a Win • Softball Team Extends Winning Streak

The Grizzly, February 28, 1995, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Sue Boyer, Jim Maynard, Vidya Setty, Tarik Qasim, Colin Tucker, Nisha Buch, Amy K. Davenport, Doug Plitt, Bill Stiles, Joel Schofer, Charlie Weingroff, J. Houghton Kane

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Core Changes Proposed: Public Speaking, ESS 100, and Fine Arts in Question • Delta Pi Suspended • Ursinus Prepares for Spring Service Day • Letter from Dean Kane • Airband • S.T.A.R. to Sponsor Sexual Assault Awareness Week • The Sculpture Population Boom • "Spirit, Black and Female" Celebrates Black History Month • How We Pick Our Entertainers • Letters to the Editor • Humiliation • Luka is ECAC Gymnast of the Week • Cauley Seeded 14th at Nationals • Ortman is Going to Nationals • Bears Open Up in Cocoa on Saturday • Caggiano, Laidlaw, and Widmaier Win Indoor …

The Grizzly, February 21, 1995, Marc Ellman, Mark Leiser, Tarik Qasim, Colin Tucker, Christine Keyes, Michelle Ryan, Phil Caiazzo, Karen Fleshman, Nicole D'Orsaneo, Fred Klee, Joel Schofer, Charlie Weingroff

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Moraga on Minorities • Changes to be Implemented in the Core Curriculum • Cease-fire in Grozny • Student Speaks on Public Speaking and Communication Arts • Dispelling a Few Myths • Sex vs. Abstinence • "Nightmarish" Comedian • Team Breaks Record Again • Final Men's Hoop Game is Story of Season • Women to Host Gettysburg in Conference Semifinal • Cosgrove and Baldini Honored • Wrestlers Lose Conference Crown

Random Acts Of Kindness, Martin Kimeldorf

Curriculum

Introducing the concept of random acts of kindness and compassion I recommend that you get a copy of the book " Random Acts Of Kindness.'' (Editors of Conari Press. 1993. Emeryville, CA). Set the stage by reading examples of the random acts of kindness illustrated in the book. This can be followed by a discussion of the following question and the background material related to volunteerism in America. Some background material follows, after this you'll find 4 exercises.

Give Water A Hand: Leader Guidbook, Give Water A Hand

Curriculum

By opening this guidebook, you've taken the first step in helping young people Give Water A Hand. Here you'll find step by step guidelines for helping your youth group or class (ages 9 14) make a difference for their community and the environment. This Leader Guidebook is for you, the youth leader, and accompanies the Action Guide, written for youth.

Thinking About The Future: Job Opportunities - Hmong Translation, University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Employment & Training Institute, Mao Vang

ETI Publications

This curriculum booklet was developed for Milwaukee Public Schools by the Employment and Training Institute. Mao Vang, a UWM student, translated the guide into Hmong for use by families and students at Milwaukee Public Schools. The booklet was designed to help students and their parents use local labor market information and resources in their career planning. The economy is constantly changing because of new technology, shifting consumer demands, international developments and changing demographic trends. A "snapshot" of the labor market, based on local job openings surveys of thousands of Milwaukee area employers, is presented to help students "learn how to …

Bridgewater State College Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 1995-1996, Bridgewater State College

Bridgewater State College Catalogs, 1960-2009

No abstract provided.

1995-1996 Ursinus College Course Catalog, Office Of The Registrar

Ursinus College Catalogues, 1869-Present

A digitized copy of the 1995-1996 Ursinus College Catalog. It contains details of the curriculum, departmental requirements and courses of instruction as well as lists of students, faculty and administrators. Student life, terms of admission, expenses and financial aid are also included as well as descriptions of the buildings and equipment available to students.

Adult Numeracy Teaching : Making Meaning In Mathematics, Dave Tout, Betty Johnston

David (Dave) Tout

No abstract provided.