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Adjustment And Developmental Outcomes Of Students Engaged In Service Learning, Michelle R. Dunlap

Human Development Faculty Publications

In an effort to better understand the psychosocial and adjustment processes experienced by college students engaged in service learning, 22 randomly selected reflection journals were content-analyzed from a class of 44 child development students who had been engaged in service learning in a variety settings. Three of the themes that emerged in the journals involved students: feeling awkward during the first visits; feeling uncertain about redirecting children's misbehavior; and having ambivalent feelings when bringing their service learning experiences to an end. The coping mechanisms and resources upon which students draw to successfully grow beyond these initial challenges are discussed, as …

Using Dabrowski's Overexcitabilities To Identify Gifted Students And Augment Their Gifted Potential, Sande Kristiansen-Hagne

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

This study was to examine the potential for using Dabrowski's theory of overexcitabilities as an alternative method for identifying gifted students and augmenting development of gifted potential in students. Specifically, in what ways can Dabrowski's psychic overexcitabilities and Theory of Developmental Potential be used to find and serve the educational and emotional needs of the residual group of unidentified and unserved gifted students?

Educational implications and strategies are suggested and discussed. Pedagogic and curricular strategies that utilize the interactive nature of Dabrowski's psychic overexcitabilities and emotional development are examined. The benefit of development of an instrument to measure overexcitabilities at …

Nebline, December 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Holiday legends,traditions & fun
Gardening resolutions
Keep trees fresh
Cyclamen care
Painting with plants
Pruning vines and groundcovers
Combing—a non-toxic method that can eliminate head lice
Our Christmas tree
A mouse in the house
A “must read” book
It’s a hit–20,000 hits!
Use and care of home humidifiers
Deadline near for requesting free inspection in compliance with Livestock Waste Management Act
Private applicators training
Crop Protection Clinic
The Power of a PTO
Beef home study course begins fifth year
Landlords need to reduce cash crop rental rates for '99
Developing your marketing plan
Chain saw operation
Commercial handling of fresh …

Nebline, November 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Auntie Bacteria's holiday advice
Gifts for the gardener
Forcing bulbs
Attracting birds with the right plants
Rodent damage
Winter care for strawberry plants
Dealing with head lice? Even for experts, it's a head scratcher
Good reasons to recycle aluminum
Milk carton bird feeder
Migrating birds face many hazards
Achieving cleaner indoor air
Holding wet corn with aeration
Grain storage information on the web
Pesticide container recycling a success
Farm finances tight? Fertilize with biosolids and save $$
Acreage reply
Native prairie preservation
United States using less water
Reduce orchard woes
Mealtime tips for the preschool child
Healthy Eating: Holiday Turkey …

Nebline, October 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Character Counts! for everyone
Growing hardy bulbs
Tree planting snafus
Timely care of hardy chrysantheums
Mole, mole, go away
Termite control options: baits vs. barriers?
Celebrate America Recycles Day
Household hazardous waste collection: November 7
It's time for your annual “pest-proof” check-up
Removing skunk odor
Temporary/emergency grain storage options
Control leafy spurge
Fall clean-up of warm-season grasses
The first frost, the last hurrah
Pasture weed control
What is this thing called winter desiccation?
Dormant planting grasses and legumes
Finding facts about vegetables and fruits
Healthy Eating: No-Crust Pumpkin Pie
Focus on Food
Preparing for the winter food olympics!
Family & …

Nebline, September 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

National 4-H Week: October 4-10
Saving geraniums over winter
Perennials forever
Drying gourds
Seasonal needle drop on evergreens
Shades of autumn
“Why are we finding all these little reddish-brown beetles in our new home?”
Celebrate National Pollution Prevention (P2) Week
Birds of wonder: chimney swifts
Managing deer populations and damage
Bumblebees pollinating more
Recycling facts
Making the “right” management choices
Hard to control pasture weeds—fall is the time for control
Handle hay bales safely
Are you looking for the latest wheat variety test results?
Farm first-aid kits need to be user-friendly
Yes, no, or what?
Are you considering non-traditional livestock …

Nebline, August 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Harvesting Everlasting Flowers for Drying
Watering tips
Scorch—curse of plants on the plains
New grass faces the big test
Storing extra seeds
Control of ground ivy in the lawn
Audubon purchases 610-acre O'Brien Ranch
Household hazardous waste collection
Don't get stung!
Allergic to bee stings?
Dealing with unwanted guests
How animals stay cool when it's hot!
Fruit, vegetables and freedom to farm
Prescribed burning of CRP
What is LB1209 and does it affect you?
Toxic plants
How often to pump your septic tank
Caring for animals when gone
Flies
Field Day features high-value crops
Buildings
Festival of Color
Fresh, fabulous …

Nebline, July 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Lancaster County Fair: yesterday, today and tomorrow
Pruning roses
Vegetable gardening in the fall
Bean leaf beetle
Summertime can be hazardous to trees
Thinning is important
Read the label before purchasing and using DEET
Household hazardous waste collection: July 25
A clean-up treasure hunt
The importance of water in your backyard
Wonders of wildlife
Did you know. . .
Scouting for rootworm beetles could save big $ next year
Plant turnips for fall grazing
Forage following wheat
On-farm biosolids research yields
Managing seeding year alfalfa
Acreage enterprises
Who are your neighbors?
Field day will feature high-value crops for small farms …

Nebline, June 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Wildwood Lake Watershed Project nearing completion
Propagation of shrubs from softwood cuttings
One potato, two potato, new potato
Pruning hedges
Water checklist for the landscape
Western Ribbon Snake Thamnophis proximus
My parents won’t want me to tell you this, but....
1998 pesticide container recycling begins in June
Glow little glowworm, glimmer, glimmer...
Harvest hay to fit your needs
1998 UNL Crop Management and Diagnostic Clinics
Prepare equipment for storage
Hay inoculants and preservatives
Plan the timing of grass hay harvest
Insect information on the web
Do you have a safe and adequate water supply?
Facts about CCA-pressure treated wood
The …

Nebline, May 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Teens for Teens
Perennials with colorful foliage
Watering newly planted shade trees
Lilacs in the landscape
Repotting houseplants
How harmful are high copper levels in water?
Thank you!
Upcoming household hazardous waste collections
Tips for attracting birds
Yes, it’s safe, but does it work?
Snakes in the yard
Timing window approaching for control of leafy spurge
Soybean seed treatment good idea in cool, moist soils
Proper ballast improves tractor efficiency, stability
Controlling bolting musk thistle
Managing ponds for fish
Weed control in new tree plantings
Milk calcium for all it’s worth!
Focus on Food
The Clean Hands Campaign
How clean …

Nebline, April 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

earth wellness festival makes a splash
1998 All-America Roses
Conserve water with drip irrigation
Easter lily care
Bird gardens are for you
Belly up to the salad bar
1998 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Label changes affect termite control: Come to a termite workshop April 22
A recyclable car?
Ants and clover mites invade homes in spring
Population boom
Did you know. . .
When you need a pesticide...
Children most susceptible to lead poisoning
Avoiding herbicide drift
Adding legumes to warm-season grasses
Livestock operators face new requirements
Caution urged when using anhydrous ammonia
Choosing the correct glove is important in …

Child Care And Federal Policy, Jean Kimmel

Employment Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of An Early Childhood Program On The Academic Achievement, Attendance, And Attitudes Of Urban At-Risk Students, Daisy Mccray Murphy

Theses and Dissertations in Urban Services - Urban Education

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of an early childhood preschool program on the achievement, attendance, and attitudes of at-risk students in an urban Southeastern school division in Virginia. The study compared two groups of Title I eligible four-year-olds, those who participated (n = 88) and those who did not non-participate (n = 54), in a preschool program. A review of the literature revealed that early intervention efforts have addressed the school success dilemma for at-risk students with varying degrees of effectiveness. Increased attention toward the implementation of developmentally appropriate learning environments have afforded at-risk students …

Nebline, March 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Managing our ground water resources
March to a different drummer
1998 All-America Selections
Be A Better Gardener 4-H Youth Program.
Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day
Watch for the magnificent bald eagle! But, watch carefully
Bzzzzzz...Beginning Beekeeping Workshop Reminder
Termite Control Workshop for Homeowners: April 22
Pesticide Waste Disposal Program March 18 at Greenwood Cooperative
Hitting the links - golfers are environmentalists too!
Volunteers are needed!
Nitrogen fertilizer sources in a wet spring
CRP panel discussion to be held March 17
CRP controlled burn school
Upcoming events
Cross fencing to improve pasture productivity
Keeping animals on an acreage
Fertilizing grasses
New …

Nebline, February 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

4-H: What it's all about
Basil for everyone
1998 Perennial Plant
of the Year
Winter care of houseplants
Soap or oil—that is the question
Terrariums
Be A Better Gardener 4-H Youth Program
One starling's a darling, but a flock is not!
What's buzzing? Register for Beginners Beekeeping Workshop
today!
Grab it off the web
Pest management in and around your home: what's your strategy?
Backyard wildlife—tips for success
Volunteers are needed!
For the birds
Extension meetings scheduled
CRP Meeting and Burn School Planned
Farm Leases Seminar
Check out these winter workshops
Oats for pasture, hay and silage
Management key to …

Children's Book Festival, Karen Rowell, Onva K. Boshears Jr., University Of Southern Mississippi

Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival Programs

The program for the thirtieth annual Children's Book Festival held on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 1998.

Catalogue 1998-1999, Bank Street College Of Education

Graduate School of Education

This course catalog from a past academic year is a resource for referring to previous course offerings, degree requirements, institutional policies, and more.

Nebline, January 1998

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Cooperative Extension takes advantage of geographic technology
Wood for your fireplace
Humidity in the home affects plants, too
Using garden catalogs
Houseplant maintenance
An evergreen for all seasons
Honey bees are dying by the millions!
Congratulations!
Boxelder bugs and the cluster fly
Pesticides and child safety
Extension meetings Scheduled
Crop management winter workshops
City purchases manure spreaders
for use in biosolids program
Feeding high quality hay after calving
Prepare calves for feedlots
Acreage development in Lancaster County
Learning about chemicals
Acreage owners workshop
Indulging without bulging
Focus on Food
A safe kitchen
Healthy Eating: Rib Eye Roast (Prime Rib)
Fast, …

A Model Developmental Child-Sensitive Curriculum For Japanese Preschool Aged Children, Patricia J. Gee

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this study was to design and develop a model preschool/kindergarten curriculum program that merges the best practices of representative American and Japanese programs. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature related to early child development was conducted, as well as a review of research supporting developmentally appropriate, early childhood curriculum programs. Additionally, information and materials from selected model American early childhood centers was contrasted with a representative preschool program sample from Japan.

Transition From Preschool To Kindergarten: A Description Of Area Preschools For West Valley Kindergarten Teachers, Susan Graham

All Graduate Projects

Old and new definitions are given for readiness. Concerns about kindergarten readiness testing and current practices for those children identified unready for school are addressed. New strategies for success in the early years of education are discussed with a particular emphasis on easing the student transition between preschool and kindergarten through awareness of local area preschool programs.

Computers And Young Children, Suzanne M. Parsons

Graduate Research Papers

This study addresses the issue of using computers in early childhood classrooms. Benefits, as well as problems, associated with using computers with young children were discussed. Guidelines for choosing developmentally appropriate software were outlined and conclusions were drawn from literature. Recommendations were made for future computer studies.

Multiple Intelligence Motivational Activities Using Literature For Kindergarten And First Grade Students, Heidi Jo Ann Otis

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to identify a set of multiple intelligence activities that foster motivation for reading. These activities were to accompany specific pieces of children's literature. Children who are motivated and spend more time reading become better readers (Gambrell, 1996). The central element for this project was to develop activities for children's literature using Gardner's multiple intelligence theory. Gardner lists those seven intelligences as: Linguistic, logical/mathematical, spatial, music, kinesthetic/body, interpersonal and intrapersonal (Gardner, 1983). By giving young children a variety of intellectual modalities associated with children's literature it was hoped that all students would develop an early …

Writing And Illustrating Books For Young Readers, Denise May Williamson

All Graduate Projects

This creative project consists of one complete manuscript for a children's book, intended for young readers (ages 5-8), and twelve possible illustrations created in coordination with the text. The manuscript explores the difference between old age and youth, as it is discovered by a child desiring to spend the day with his grandfather. Page numbers and other notes are included to define how the text would come together to fit publishers' guidelines. Various illustration techniques were studied throughout the coursework of this program, to include: black and white ink, color reproduction, watercolor painting, and enhanced computer art. A storyboard was …

Self-Monitoring With Preschoolers, Nicole Fay Kimball

Graduate Research Papers

This research paper is a review of the literature on self-monitoring as an intervention for the preschool population. Self-monitoring is defined, and its elements are described. The theoretical background of self-monitoring is provided. The development of preschoolers is discussed in the context of self-monitoring, and behaviors that may be appropriately self-monitored by preschoolers are considered. Studies of self-monitoring with these children are reviewed. Issues needing further study are presented, and recommendations concerning the need for additional research are made.

Coordinating General Classroom Reading Instruction With Reading Recovery Instruction, Jane E. Bentley-Gadow

Graduate Research Papers

"Our Nation is at risk. Our once unchallenged preeminence in commerce, industry, science, and technological innovation is being overtaken by competitors throughout the world" (The National Commission on Excellence in Education, 1983, p. 5). 3 These were the opening words published in a 1983 letter to the people of the United States entitled, A Nation at Risk: The Imperative for Educational Reform. In 1981, the National Commission on Excellence in Education was created under the direction of the Secretary of Education, T. H. Bell. Its purpose was to investigate issues in America's education, define problems and identify solutions (The National …

What Do Young Children Know About Numerosity? : Implications For Teachers, Keely J. Beam

Graduate Research Papers

"Numerosity" is the ability to count a set of objects using the correct number names in the proper order. Fuson and Hall (1983) assert that the use of cardinal words is one measure of the development of number knowledge. Using words in a cardinal context indicates that children are beginning to understand the "manyiness" of objects. The use of cardinal words is one of the best indicators that a child is beginning to understand counting and the underlying principles involved.

Numerosity is a concept which children often, but not always, demonstrate with overt behaviors. Understanding cardinality and numerical order, develops …

Integrating Children's Literature And Mathematics In The Early Childhood Classroom, Jamie M. Christensen

Graduate Research Papers

"Historically there have been three reasons for groups to formally adopt a set of standards: (1) to ensure quality, (2) to indicate goals, and (3) to promote change. For NCTM, all three reasons are of equal importance" (The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1989, p. 2).

Now, more than any other time in history, mathematical reform is essential in our school systems. The traditional mathematics curriculum was designed to prepare shopkeepers, farmers, and factory workers for occupations in the early 1900s. Some of those skills are still useful in today's society. However, as the new millennium approaches, our future …

Marvin Pittman Laboratory School Final Year Memorabilia, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

Finding Aids

This collection consists of class activities, school work, and curricula for the Marvin Laboratory School’s last year, 1997-1998.

Find this collection in the University Libraries' catalog.

Lulu And The Flying Babies (1988) By Posy Simmonds, Gareth B. Matthews

Picture Books

It was snowing by the time Lulu’s family arrived at the park, so her parents took them to the museum next door. Lulu sulked and protested: “Don’t want to see the pictures!” so her parents left her sitting on a couch. A winged cherub climbed down from a painting hanging above her and flew Lulu into the winter scene of a Flemish painting, then into other paintings where they splashed in the sea, growled at a tiger, rode a horse, and fell off a cliff. Artists, poets, and writers give us ways of escaping our world, but they also give …

Class Size In The Primary School Years (Kindergarten - Grade Three), Tracy L. Goebel-Kelley

Graduate Research Papers

Studies of the effects of class size on children's learning have been conducted throughout the twentieth century involving nearly a million students. This article summarizes the professional literature on the effects of class size on primary grade children's learning and how it corresponds to the NAEYC's developmentally appropriate guidelines. Then, class size reduction policies such as hiring an additional teacher, implementing tutoring programs, or grouping students differently throughout the day to reduce class size during reading and math classes are presented. This article was written to help those who are involved in early childhood programs understand the many benefits that …