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Evaluating The Concurrent Validity Of Three Web-Based Iq Tests And The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (Rias), Michael W. Firmin, Chi-En Hwang, Amanda J. Burger, Jessica Sammons, Ruth E. Lowrie Jan 2008

Evaluating The Concurrent Validity Of Three Web-Based Iq Tests And The Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (Rias), Michael W. Firmin, Chi-En Hwang, Amanda J. Burger, Jessica Sammons, Ruth E. Lowrie

Psychology Faculty Publications

In a double-blind study, 60 General Psychology students, selected in low, average, and high ACT ranges, were administered the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS). On a separate occasion, the students also completed web-based internet IQ tests from tickle.com, queendom.com, and iqtest.com. MANOVA results showed that ACT level had a significant effect on all four IQ scores combined (Wilk’s Lambda = .451, p


Extra-Curricular Life Of Overseas Student Teachers, Michael W. Firmin, Ruth L. Firmin, Brenda B. Mackay Jan 2008

Extra-Curricular Life Of Overseas Student Teachers, Michael W. Firmin, Ruth L. Firmin, Brenda B. Mackay

Education Faculty Publications

Overseas student-teaching is becoming increasingly popular among American college students. Unfortunately, relatively little is known empirically regarding how these students find their experiences—academically or outside of the teaching classroom. Consequently, the present research study used rigorous qualitative methods in order to appraise extra-curricular experiences from a sample of 13 students who completed their student teaching overseas. Results showed students to experience surface relationships with nationals and deeper connections with faculty. While the student teachers reported participating in various excursions alongside nationals, they generally categorized their connections with these people on surface levels, explaining that relationships were hindered by language barrier …


A Grief Observed: Insight For Helpers, Luke M. Tse Jan 2008

A Grief Observed: Insight For Helpers, Luke M. Tse

Psychology Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Utilizing Undergraduate Assistants In General Education Courses, Michael W. Firmin Jan 2008

Utilizing Undergraduate Assistants In General Education Courses, Michael W. Firmin

Psychology Faculty Publications

This conceptual article relates a best-practice paradigm for undergraduate faculty who teach relatively large, undergraduate, general education courses and utilize an undergraduate teaching assistant (TA). Suggested characteristics for successful TAs are related as well as intrinsic and extrinsic motivators that help recruit quality assistants. Five factors are shared that are believed to have made an undergraduate TA program successful for 20 years: the quality of students recruited, helping students to handle well their peer-relationships with students in the class, learning which items can and cannot successfully be delegated to TAs, harnessing the potency of relationships, and maintaining a healthy benefit/cost …


Forgive As Christ Forgave, Luke M. Tse Jan 2008

Forgive As Christ Forgave, Luke M. Tse

Luke M. Tse, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


A Grief Observed: Insight For Helpers, Luke M. Tse Jan 2008

A Grief Observed: Insight For Helpers, Luke M. Tse

Luke M. Tse, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.


Forgive As Christ Forgave, Luke M. Tse Jan 2008

Forgive As Christ Forgave, Luke M. Tse

Psychology Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.