Education

Displaying 501 - 550 of 1494 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
501	Workshop to help students cope with stress and change to be offered by UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:187, p.1	01/27/1987	A workshop on stress management, effective discipline, and active listening for K-12 teachers was held at Montezuma High School. The workshop was instructed by three professors, and sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
502	47 UNI students initiated into Kappa Delta Pi education honor society: Scholarship winner announced Public Relations News Release 1986:182, p.1	01/23/1987	Kappa Delta Pi initiated forty-seven new junior and senior education majors into the education honor society. The organization also awarded four-hundred and fifty dollars to Londa Schnell. Includes a list of new members with their hometowns.
503	University of Northern Iowa to offer course at NITI Public Relations News Release 1987:210, p.1	01/18/1987	Professor Key Lee instructs a child development graduate course at the Northeast Iowa Technical Institute. The course emphasizes the use of research in the field of education.
504	University of Northern Iowa to offer education course in Atlantic Public Relations News Release 1987:211, p.1	01/18/1987	Professor Sharon Smaldino instructs a course on teaching strategies at Atlantic High School. The course is worth three semester hours of credit, and sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
505	UNI students still needed for spring semester tutoring program. Public Relations News Release 1986:170, p.1	01/16/1987	Students seeking credit while tutoring in reading, math, or language arts were offered an opportunity to obtain experience in urban education. The program took place at the Center for Urban Education, and St. Mary's for two hours of credit.
506	UNI to offer workshop on writing and reading in New Hampton Public Relations News Release 1986:162, p.1	01/12/1987	A workshop on instructing writing to K-8 students was held in New Hampton Elementary School through the Office of Continuing Education. Participants were taught how to instruct revision, elaboration, and peer editing skills to their students.
507	UNI to offer two courses in Clear Lake Public Relations News Release 1986:163, p.1	01/12/1987	Professors Charles Dedrick, and Donna Raschke lead courses on instructional psychology, and practices for handicapped children. The courses were held in Clear Lake, and were sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education.
508	UNI to offer 'administration of special education' in Marshalltown Public Relations News Release 1986:164, p.1	01/12/1987	A course designed for school administrators was held in Iowa Valley Community College, as instructed by Professor Bill Callahan. Participants were prepared for planning programs in special education, and selecting appropriate instructional materials.
509	UNI to offer 'reading in the content area' course in Atlantic Public Relations News Release 1986:160, p.1	01/09/1987	A course on the evaluation of reading demands for secondary and elementary reading teachers was held in Atlantic High School. Professor Ned Ratekin instructed the course, which was sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
510	UNI to offer two courses at NITI in Calmar Public Relations News Release 1986:156, p.1	01/09/1987	The first course held at the Northern Iowa Technical Institute covered literature based composition, and was instructed by Professor Jeanne Harms. The second covered the use of Piaget's theory in teaching science, instructed by Professor Cherin Lee.
511	Industrial tech course to be offered in Ankeny Public Relations News Release 1986:161, p.1	01/09/1987	A course on the development, principles, and practices of adult education was held in the Des Moines Area Community College. The course was instructed by Professor Jack Reed, and was sponsored by the Office of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
512	Teaching of reading and language arts to be offered in Grinnell Public Relations News Release 1986:159, p.1	01/09/1987	A course on recognizing students with learning disabilities, and selecting specific teaching methods for instructing them on language arts, was held in Davis Elementary Library. The course was worth three semester hours, and was instructed by Judy Moser.
513	UNI to offer industrial tech course in Spencer Public Relations News Release 1986:157, p.1	01/09/1987	A course on the history and philosophy of vocational education was held in Spencer High School for two graduate credit hours. It covered the development, principles, and practices of adult education. The class was instructed by Professor Tony Favre.
514	UNI to offer two courses in Manchester Public Relations News Release 1986:158, p.1	01/09/1987	The first of two courses held in West Delaware Middle School dealt with adapting teaching methods for students with learning disabilities. The second dealt with the experience that students require to grasp the basic principles of arithmetic.
515	UNI to offer two courses at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge Public Relations News Release 1986:155, p.1	01/09/1987	The first course hosted by the Iowa Central Community College covers methods of education research, and is instructed by Professor Gordon Rhum. The second covers special education and home schooling, instructed by Professor Linda Gleissner.
516	UNI writing expert responds to poor 'writing report card' given to U. S. students Public Relations News Release 1986:151, p.1	01/05/1987	Ann Johnstone analyzes the shortcomings of the education system's literacy programs. She finds that writing assignments fail to inspire students to communicate by focusing too narrowly on the mechanics of writing.
517	UNI to offer eight telecourses for college credit Public Relations News Release 1986:144, p.1	12/22/1986	Eight telecourses are available to persons suffering from work and time restraints. Students view these programs from home, and complete course work by mail. The programs deal in education, astronomy, computer science, anthropology, and Jewish culture.
518	Lab School teacher receives state award Public Relations News Release 1987:110, p.1	11/19/1986	James Becker named "Outstanding Foreign Language Educator: in Iowa.
519	History of one-room schools, UNI bonded together Public Relations News Release 1987:118, p.1	11/17/1986	A brief history of education in the state of Iowa from its early territorial days to the present. Nearly forty percent of educators within the state were trained in the Cedar Falls Teachers College. Includes statistics gathered by President Malcolm Price.
520	University of Northern Iowa searches for one-room school Public Relations News Release 1987:118, p.1	11/17/1986	James Martin announces the search for a one-room school house to be moved on campus. The search was to signify the importance of these buildings in the history of Iowa's education system. Teaching certificate recipients of the 1920-40s are listed.
521	UNI Lab School to co-sponsor trip to France for High School Students Public Relations News Release 1987:101, p.1	11/12/1986	Forty-five Iowa high school French teachers and students departed on a three-week trip to France through the Vistas in Education travel program, directed by Professor James Becker. Eligible students must have had two years of French to participate.
522	UNI student teachers serving in Iowa communities Public Relations News Release 1987:98, p.1	11/10/1986	Ninety-five university seniors began their student teaching assignments, where they received experience in pupil evaluation, working with area consultants, and utilizing school resources. Includes a list of participants.
523	UNI among Iowa colleges to receive visit from Chinese education leaders Public Relations News Release 1987:97, p.1	11/07/1986	Six education leaders from Hebei, China visited various Iowa colleges to exchange ideas with university faculty through the Iowa Sister State Friendship Act. The delegation was held in the Industrial Technology Center.
524	Total fitness education is topic of public talk at UNI Wednesday (No. 12) Public Relations News Release 1987:94, p.1	11/05/1986	Secondary physical education instructors were invited to a presentation on total fitness education, conducted by Beth Kirkpatrick. The lecture focused on the use of equipment in physical education, and was sponsored by the Physical Education Club.
525	Kindergym still a success at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:96, p.1	11/04/1986	The Kindergym program allowed families to engage in physical activities, and was created in response to low physical fitness levels in young children. The program director was Rip Marston, and was instructed by elementary education students.
526	Social Studies educators workshop Oct. 27 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:76, p.1	10/22/1986	A workshop for Social Studies teachers was held on campus, sponsored by the Department of Geography. The workshop consisted of six sessions with faculty speakers who lectured on global development, geography, developmental education, and Iowa's climate.
527	Seventy Iowans share ideas for teaching gifted children at UNI CONTAG conference Public Relations News Release 1986:500, p.1	08/05/1986	The second annual Conference on the Talented and Gifted is coordinated by Professor Bill Waack. Teachers and parents came together to participate in lectures on recent developments on teaching gifted students. Includes a list of participants.
528	UNI's Catherine Hatcher receives International Reading Association award Public Relations News Release 1986:493, p.1	07/29/1986	Award of Merit is presented to Professor Catherine Hatcher at the International Reading Association Convention in Philadelphia. The award was given to Hatcher in appreciation of her dedication to the field of reading education.
529	Iowa foreign language teachers strengthen skills at special Price Lab workshop at UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:494, p.1	07/29/1986	A workshop for foreign language instructors is held in Price Laboratory School. The workshop developed speaking and listening abilities, as well as teaching strategies. Among the speakers were three UNI professors. Includes a list of participants.
530	Elementary school mathematics workshop to be offered by UNI Public Relations News Release 1986:488, p.1	07/22/1986	Covers a course held from August twentieth through the twenty-second of 1986, as instructed by Professor Glenn Nelson. The workshop covered teaching problem-solving, thinking strategies, and whole number operations. Includes details on enrollment.
531	Latest developments in education of TAG children is CONTAG conference topic at UNI Sunday-Friday Public Relations News Release 1986:489, p.1	07/22/1986	An overview of the second annual Conference on the Talented and Gifted '86, coordinated by Prof. Bill Waack. There were four speakers, who discussed the use aesthetics in education and the utilization of school resources to benefit gifted students.
532	Students battle to protect educational integrity Northern Iowan 82:34, p.5	02/11/1986	A look at the lobbying effort.
533	Letter lodges complaints against school curricula Northern Iowan 82:33, p.3	02/07/1986
534	Students affect quality Northern Iowan 82:32, p.5	02/04/1986	Report on recent state USI meeting.
535	Graduates leave Iowa Northern Iowan 82:31, p.5	01/31/1986	Professors Rives and Yousefi talk about their research that shows that 60% of UNI graduates plan to leave Iowa.
536	Students guaranteed jobs a expense of freedom Northern Iowan 82:29, p.13	01/24/1986	Wei Chi Li talks about the Chinese education system; photo.
537	Education Northern Iowan 82:22, p.2	11/19/1985	Comments on several controversial issues concerning the University.
538	Beauty vs. Education: Financial priorities considered Northern Iowan 82:17, p.2	11/01/1985	Feels the University is spending too much money on the appearance of the campus.
539	Curris addresses Faculty Senate Northern Iowan 82:4, p.4	09/13/1985	President Curris emphasizes need for a liberal education.
540	Viewpoint Northern Iowan 81:62, p.2	07/26/1985	Believes that study of other languages is an important part of a good education.
541	Education in the future Northern Iowan 81:58, p.1	06/21/1985	Excerpt from Pallischeck Lecture by Gene Shepherd.
542	Untitled Northern Iowan 81:11, p.3	10/09/1984	Believes UNI needs to focus its attention on good teaching.
543	Untitled Northern Iowan 80:52, p.2	04/17/1984	Craig J. Nichols, a UNI graduate in 1982, feels the undergraduate program at UNI is just as good if not better than that of the University of Iowa.
544	Education doomed? Northern Iowan 80:36, p.2	02/14/1984	Members of Liberal Arts Student Association are opposed to the proposed educational budget cuts.
545	Education's higher value Alumnus 67:4, p.5	01/01/1984	Professor Howard looks at myths about higher education.
546	Untitled Northern Iowan 80:15, p.2	10/21/1983	Feels job-related education could lead to a crisis.
547	Humanism: help or harm ? Northern Iowan 78:48, p.13	04/13/1982	Kappa Delta Pi sponsors discussion.
548	Panel to discuss college teaching Public Relations News Release 1981:174, p.1	11/20/1981	William Lang, Robert Claus, Darrel Davis, Jack Kimball, and James Macmillan will talk about the pleasures and hazards of college teaching. Jay Olson will moderate the panel.
549	Money trouble for colleges, universities Public Relations News Release 1981:137, p.1	11/04/1981	Edward Voldseth will address the professional and scientific staff during their "Lunch and Learn" program on how money problems in education are being dealt with in different states and at the national level.
550	Program designed by UNI prof (Parker) to be featured at conference Public Relations News Release 1981:112, p.1	10/22/1981	Henry Parker's program, "The Gift of Speaking", will be featured at the New Jersey education conference. Program designed to improve reading performance through oral expression.