Teacher Education
Displaying 201 - 250 of 1021 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | UNI to offer two continuing education courses in Iowa Falls Public Relations News Release 1987:390, p.1 |
Two education and human relations courses are held in Iowa Falls High School. Diagnostic Teaching of Reading and Language arts is instructed by Judy Moser. Professor Kay Stensrud instructs "Human Relations", which will cover the effects of discrimination. | |
| 202 | UNI to hold informational meeting concerning graduate degree program Public Relations News Release 1987:366, p.1 |
Prospective participants in the Master of Arts in Science of Education Program attend an informational meeting at Iowa Central Community College. The program is designed for middle school, junior high, and high school science teachers. | |
| 203 | Professional sequence increases from 23 hours to 32 hours long Northern Iowan 83:59, p.5 |
Faculty Senate passes proposal; some faculty express concern at length of program. | |
| 204 | UNI considers switching to extended ed. Program Northern Iowan 83:59, p.5 |
Dean Carver talks about a program that would be five years long and lead to a master's degree. | |
| 205 | UNI summer workshop to help Iowa French, Spanish teachers improve skills Public Relations News Release 1987:360, p.1 |
A workshop for instructors of Spanish and French is offered for three credit hours at the Iowa Foreign Language Teacher Institute, held on campus. | |
| 206 | Teaching program to undergo change to adapt to society Northern Iowan 83:58, p.1 |
President Curris charges Future Directions Committee to chart future teacher education curriculum; committee members offer views. | |
| 207 | Education proposal returned to college Northern Iowan 83:49, p.1 |
University Curriculum Committee sends proposal back to College of Education with several recommendation including an increase in the length of student teaching. | |
| 208 | Teaching requirements may include more hours Northern Iowan 83:48, p.1 |
Professional sequence might increase from 23 to 31. | |
| 209 | 'UPDATE Conference' for high school physics teachers is April 4 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:278, p.1 |
A conference on holography, elementary particle physics, and nuclear structure using spectroscopy was held for high school physics teachers in the Physics Building. | |
| 210 | Senate defeats proposal for ad hoc committee on new teaching sequence Northern Iowan 83:33, p.1 |
Senators express concerns about the quality of education and the opportunity for consultation. | |
| 211 | University of Northern Iowa to offer education course in Atlantic Public Relations News Release 1987:211, p.1 |
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. | |
| 212 | University of Northern Iowa to offer course at NITI Public Relations News Release 1987:210, p.1 |
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. | |
| 213 | UNI to offer 'reading in the content area' course in Atlantic Public Relations News Release 1986:160, p.1 |
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. | |
| 214 | Information offered for ed. Majors Northern Iowan 83:18, p.8 |
Informational meeting to be held. | |
| 215 | Proposals, requirements affect UNI grad. Policy Northern Iowan 83:8, p.5 |
DOE proposals would change major and minor requirements. | |
| 216 | UNI suffers 'Iowa penalty' Northern Iowan 83:7, p.1 |
President Curris speaks to faculty on lack of funding, quality of teacher education, and landscaping projects; photo. | |
| 217 | Gen ed requirements problem for ed majors Northern Iowan 83:7, p.1 |
May extend study beyond four years. | |
| 218 | UNI teacher education grads top national average on tests Northern Iowan 83:7, p.4 |
Dean Carver talks about the new tests. | |
| 219 | Education adopts five-year teacher prep program Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.3 |
New program includes twenty-one graduate hours; limited enrollment will begin in Fall 1987. | |
| 220 | High research ranking for teacher education Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.3 |
UNI ranked sixth in nation in educational research and development productivity in teacher education. | |
| 221 | UNI professor helps celebrate third year of landmark 'Nation at Risk' report to improve public schools Public Relations News Release 1986:440, p.1 |
LaRocque attended a conference about the report led by former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrel H. Bell who in 1981 created the National Committee on Excellence which produced the report. | |
| 222 | Fewer UNI students are teachers Northern Iowan 82:52, p.4 |
Gordon Rhum looks at declining numbers and speculates on reasons for the change. | |
| 223 | Test offered free to education majors Northern Iowan 82:49, p.7 |
May take battery of standardized teaching exams free. | |
| 224 | Program shows freshman available options Northern Iowan 82:38, p.11 |
"Opportunities in Teaching" program designed to help students pick a major. | |
| 225 | Develops program to certify teachers Northern Iowan 82:24, p.7 |
Program would train experienced teachers to assist new teachers. | |
| 226 | Iowa may require teacher competency exams Northern Iowan 82:24, p.4 |
Bruce Rogers is studying the results of testing; Dean Carver doubts that tests can measure teaching competence. | |
| 227 | Renewed commitment results in changes Northern Iowa Today 13:3, p.1 |
Detailed look at results of SCUP report. | |
| 228 | Proposed changes in teacher education cited Northern Iowan 81:41, p.9 |
DPI's Orrin Nearhoff holds informational meeting. | |
| 229 | Teacher exams proposed Northern Iowan 81:39, p.1 |
Bruce Rogers supports examinations for teachers; Marv Heller has significant reservations. | |
| 230 | Teacher education pilot program proposed Northern Iowan 81:34, p.9 |
Committee may propose five year teacher education program. | |
| 231 | Future bright for prospective teachers Northern Iowan 81:33, p.6 |
Substantial competition to find and retain good teachers. | |
| 232 | Education graduates decline Northern Iowan 81:27, p.5 |
Marv Heller and Don Wood talk about the decline in elementary education majors; cite increased opportunities for women in other fields, increased interest in middle and secondary education, and low salaries. | |
| 233 | Teacher ed review cites strengths Northern Iowa Today 13:1, p.5 |
NCATE continues accreditation of teacher education through 1991. | |
| 234 | Math, science teachers needed Northern Iowan 81:16, p.11 |
Science faculty talk about the shortage of teachers in math and science. | |
| 235 | Teacher education program receives accreditation Northern Iowan 81:10, p.7 |
Teacher education program accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education through September 1, 1991. | |
| 236 | Planning for a decade of change Northern Iowan 80:58, p.1 |
History of SCUP efforts to this point; list priorities for action; Rick Stinchfield offers extensive comments on the priorities. | |
| 237 | Planning report recommends distinctive changes UNI Century 12:3, p.1 |
SCUP makes recommendations based on survey results; President Curris reacts to recommendations. | |
| 238 | Review panel finds many "Study" ideas already implemented Alumnus 68:1, p.22 |
Outline of ways in which UNI is already meeting Comprehensive Study recommendations; photo. | |
| 239 | News Notes Northern Iowan 80:42, p.9 |
Procedures for Field Experience registration. | |
| 240 | Award recognizes excellence UNI Century 12:2, p.2 |
Teacher education programs in math and science receive GTE grant for scholarships. | |
| 241 | Level I Northern Iowan 80:31, p.3 |
Correct sequencing for teacher education courses. | |
| 242 | Study of teacher education results in recommendations, renewed campus emphasis Alumnus 67:4, p.11 |
Highlights of Comprehensive Study; photo. | |
| 243 | Education alternatives Northern Iowan 80:26, p.10 |
Faculty talk about Comprehensive Study of Teacher Education; photo. | |
| 244 | Teaching standards to be debated by board Northern Iowan 80:15, p.7 |
Ross Nielsen talks about AACTE meeting. | |
| 245 | Funding to be discussed Northern Iowan 80:12, p.5 |
Would encourage teachers to study math and science. | |
| 246 | Ed students give views on concept of merit pay Northern Iowan 79:60, p.2 |
||
| 247 | Committee recommends teacher education changes UNI Century 11:2, p.6 |
Comprehensive study committee presents findings. | |
| 248 | Senate makes proposal for teacher education program Northern Iowan 79:26, p.1 |
Faculty Senate approves proposal to unify governance of teacher education; culmination of comprehensive study of teacher education; also vote to consider request to evaluate President Kamerick and Provost Martin. | |
| 249 | Math teaching on decline Northern Iowan 79:25, p.6 |
Dave Duncan and Jack Wilkinson talk about the precipitous decline in numbers in those preparing to teach mathematics. | |
| 250 | Student teaching provides classroom experience Northern Iowan 79:21, p.8 |
A look at the purposes of student teaching. |