Teaching

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151 UNI students trade sun, sand for week-long learning experience with IBSSS youngsters
Public Relations News Release 1987:287, p.1 		Students spent their Spring Break at the Iowa Braille and Sightsaving School in Vinton through the Community Education Core. Professor Sherry Gable took charge of training the students for their work with the visually impaired children.
152 '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.
153 Chemical demonstrations and instrumentation workshop at UNI March 28
Public Relations News Release 1987:242, p.1 		High school instructors attend an inservice program sponsored by the Department of Chemistry and the Office of Continuing Education. The program featured presentations by five faculty chemists.
154 UNI student teachers completing their service in Iowa communities
Public Relations News Release 1987:214, p.1 		Seven-hundred students of education begin their nine-week student teaching assignments. Participants receive eight credits for their nine-week observation period, with additional credits for half-semester professional education courses.
155 More than 600 U. S. educators, school officials to attend 11th annual Midwest Overseas Recruiting
Public Relations News Release 1987:206, p.1 		Six hundred educators and school administrators attended Overseas Recruiting Fair at the Education Center, directed by Maggy Washut and Donald Wood. One-third of the participants travel overseas to educate children of embassy staff and military personnel.
156 Workshop to help students cope with stress and change to be offered by UNI
Public Relations News Release 1986:187, p.1 		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.
157 UNI to offer two courses in Clear Lake
Public Relations News Release 1986:163, p.1 		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.
158 UNI to offer 'administration of special education' in Marshalltown
Public Relations News Release 1986:164, p.1 		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.
159 UNI to offer workshop on writing and reading in New Hampton
Public Relations News Release 1986:162, p.1 		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.
160 Teaching of reading and language arts to be offered in Grinnell
Public Relations News Release 1986:159, p.1 		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.
161 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.
162 UNI to offer two courses in Manchester
Public Relations News Release 1986:158, p.1 		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.
163 UNI to offer two courses at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge
Public Relations News Release 1986:155, p.1 		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.
164 UNI to offer eight telecourses for college credit
Public Relations News Release 1986:144, p.1 		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.
165 University of Northern Iowa searches for one-room school
Public Relations News Release 1987:118, p.1 		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.
166 History of one-room schools, UNI bonded together
Public Relations News Release 1987:118, p.1 		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.
167 Social Studies educators workshop Oct. 27 at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1987:76, p.1 		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.
168 Seventy Iowans share ideas for teaching gifted children at UNI CONTAG conference
Public Relations News Release 1986:500, p.1 		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.
169 Iowa foreign language teachers strengthen skills at special Price Lab workshop at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1986:494, p.1 		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.
170 Elementary school mathematics workshop to be offered by UNI
Public Relations News Release 1986:488, p.1 		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.
171 Quodlibet
Northern Iowan 81:42, p.2 		Instructor juggles knives, and axes for demonstration on neuro-muscular coordination.
172 Vice presidents stay attuned to UNI through teaching
UNI Century 10:4, p.3 		Vice presidents Hansmeier and Stansbury teach classes occasionally; their reactions to those experiences; photo.
173 Does teaching need a warning?
Northern Iowan 78:25, p.1 		Faculty members give their impressions of college teaching.
174 Panel to discuss college teaching
Public Relations News Release 1981:174, p.1 		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.
175 'Instructors need to change teaching strategy'
Northern Iowan 78:11, p.1 		Bruce Joyce spoke on teaching strategies at the recent conferences held on effective teaching.
176 Teacher shortage predictions oversimplified to UNI Dean
Public Relations News Release 1981:76, p.1 		Fred Carver, Dean of the College of Education, states areas that have never had a surplus of teachers; including vocational education, special education, science, and math.
177 Administration course for teachers to be offered at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1980:593, p.1 		"Administration and the Teacher" is designed to meet the needs of prospective teachers who must establish their places in the administrative structure of the American school. The two-hour course will meet Thursdays in Education Center 403.
178 Registration begins for workshop in teaching 'Gifted'
Public Relations News Release 1980:576, p.1 		Registration has begun for a program this summer on teaching gifted children. Tuition is $45, and the course is for two hours of credit.
179 Simulation exercises
Public Relations News Release 1980:450, p.1 		A presentation designed to frustrate students show how the teacher must give thorough instructions.
180 Untitled
Northern Iowan 76:39, p.2 		Discusses differences in professors' teaching policies.
181 Fair recruits for overseas jobs
Northern Iowan 76:32, p.5 		Those students are interested in teaching in American schools overseas can attend the 4th annual Midwest Recruitng Fair.
182 UNI grad in unique program
Northern Iowan 76:16, p.4 		Julie Geier is now teaching second grade in the French Immersion program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
183 Live by principle
Northern Iowan 76:10, p.2 		Reminds fellow faculty members that they are also scholars.
184 'Handbook will not improve teaching'
Northern Iowan 76:9, p.2 		Believes the new handbook for teachers will not improve teaching and give students the best education.
185 Teacher burn-out creeping into campuses
Northern Iowan 76:1, p.11 		Teachers not getting support from parents and principals; other matters are making them feel insecure in their jobs.
186 Mathematics
Old Gold 0:0, p.43 		Mathematics is a basic science; there are careers available in many diverse areas of Mathematics including teaching, industry, management, government service, and research; photo.
187 Prof speaks out on Quirk case and publish or perish
Northern Iowan 74:55, p.2 		Feels that the grievance filed by Dr. Charles Quirk is a matter that should concern UNI students and faculty; believes that university may well be recognizing that research is more important than teaching.
188 Teacher award
Northern Iowan 74:46, p.4 		Seeking distinguished teacher in CHFA.
189 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 74:44, p.20 		Activities and meetings.
190 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 74:43, p.8 		Activities and meetings.
191 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 74:32, p.12 		Activities and meetings.
192 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 74:31, p.12 		Activities and meetings.
193 We want out money's worth
Northern Iowan 74:8, p.3 		Would like faculty to teach their subjects and not spend time on personal problems and biases.
194 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 73:55, p.11 		Activities and meetings.
195 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 73:46, p.12 		Activities and meetings.
196 Theory/method combined to train English teachers
Northern Iowan 73:24, p.5 		Theory and practical skills are combined to train better English teachers at UNI.
197 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 72:32, p.8 		Activities and meetings.
198 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 72:20, p.8 		Activities and meetings.
199 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 71:54, p.12 		Activities and meetings.
200 Tenure needs closer look
Northern Iowan 71:44, p.3 		Believes fine teachers are often not rewarded with tenure.