Teaching

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101 UNI faculty take course to improve college teaching
Northern Iowa Today 24:2, p.3
Professor Sell offers course.
102 Figures illustrate emphasis on teaching at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1995:379, p.1
UNI faculty spend almost two-thirds of their time in teaching-related activities.
103 Technology, decision-making two important skills for teachers in 21st century
Public Relations News Release 1995:302, p.1
Teachers will need to be able to make decisions because they will be empowered to do so and to work collaboratively with administrators.
104 Faculty in review: the Regents report
Campus News Network 6:10, p.2
Faculty members are greatly involved with undergraduate education, says results of study of undergraduate teaching at Regents' institutions.
105 Five faculty recognized for great teaching
Northern Iowa Today 23:2, p.8
Professors Roberta Roth, Sue Joslyn, Richard Utz, Amy Phelps, and Beverly Kopper honored
106 Efforts to evaluate and improve the teaching-learning process
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.189
The college studies the effectiveness of its teaching; cooperation with other institutions; photo.
107 Making a difference
Campus News Network 5:15, p.1
Professor Lee explains the importance of teaching.
108 The rising tide of expectations; university faculty become students in the art of teaching
Northern Iowa Today 78:2, p.8
Center for the Enhancement of Teaching attempts to assist professors in becoming better teachers.
109 Why I teach
Campus News Network 5:3, p.3
Outlines views on rewards of teaching.
110 Faculty recognized for great teaching
Northern Iowa Today 22:2, p.12
Professors Tim Lindquist, James Sweigert, Jerome Soneson, Alan Czarnetzki, and Mark Grey honored.
111 Local business recognizes great teaching
Northern Iowa Today 22:1, p.8
UBS will honor five outstanding teachers with $1000 awards.
112 UBS to offer outstanding faculty teaching awards
Northern Iowan 90:32, p.3
Will offer one $1000 award in each college.
113 Faculty Senate discusses evaluations; student assessments useful
Northern Iowan 90:18, p.2
Roger Sell leads discussion on improving quality of teaching.
114 Teaching vs. Research
Northern Iowan 89:60, p.4
Results of survey on faculty activity; faculty and administrators offer views on multiple responsibilities.
115 Why I teach
Campus News Network 3:15, p.3
Professor Whitsett talks about a model for his own teaching.
116 What working at a great teaching university means to me
Campus News Network 3:14, p.5
Sue Grosboll offers impressions and aims.
117 Why I teach
Campus News Network 3:13, p.3
Professor Vajpeyi talks about teaching.
118 What working at a great teaching university means to me
Campus News Network 3:12, p.3
Aurelia Klink explains what she likes about working at UNI.
119 Why I teach
Campus News Network 3:10, p.3
James Hanson tells why he teaches.
120 Perplexed: providing excellence in the classroom in times of increasing research expectations
Northern Iowa Today 76:2, p.36
Disturbed by trends that place research at a comparable level with teaching at universities; believes UNI should continue to place teaching as the clear top priority; photo.
121 Who's teaching?
Northern Iowa Today 76:2, p.2
Nearly all courses at UNI are taught by faculty; several good teachers talk about their teaching; photo.
122 Why I teach
Campus News Network 3:6, p.2
Professor Joan Duea explains why she chose to be a teacher.
123 Challenge to UNI faculty members
Northern Iowan 89:15, p.3
Believes that there are some poor teachers at UNI and that students should speak up about them.
124 Recognizing UNI's great teaching
Campus News Network 3:3, p.1
Public relations campaign will emphasize teaching.
125 University unveils plan to enhance "great teaching"
Northern Iowa Today 20:2, p.1
Productivity plan presented to Regents.
126 Faculty discuss good teaching
Campus News Network 2:13, p.1
Fifty faculty members meet in seminar to talk about teaching; photo.
127 Learning how to do things differently may be one key to relieving teacher stress.
Public Relations News Release 1991:117, p.1
Teacher stress can lead to burn-out and poor student/teacher relationships.
128 Give respect and you get respect; not all talk is idle chatter
Northern Iowan 87:57, p.2
Frustrated by trying to find good teachers.
129 High school sophomores and juniors from across state to attend 'Challenge of Teaching Conference' Friday (April 26) on University of Northern Iowa cam
Public Relations News Release 1990:505, p.1
Challenge of Teaching Conference hopes to answer the following questions: what teaching is like, what kind of occupation it is, and what the life of an education major is like.
130 Master teachers demonstrate learning methods in University of Northern Iowa class
Public Relations News Release 1990:268, p.1
Introduction to Elementary Curriculum classes make use of the team teaching concept.
131 Master teachers demonstrate learning methods in University class
Public Relations News Release 1990:267, p.1
New teaching approach is being used at Price Lab School by putting theory into practice.
132 Turning up the volume in class could help improve student's grades
Public Relations News Release 1990:50, p.1
Increasing the instructor's voice level helps students pay attention.
133 Student urges professors: learn to teach again
Northern Iowan 86:58, p.2
Believes lack of teaching ability is growing problem.
134 Student discusses university's purpose
Northern Iowan 85:17, p.2
Advice to faculty.
135 Untitled
Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.1
Professors, students, and alumni talk about the way biology is taught at UNI; photo.
136 Creative teaching style gets students' attention
Northern Iowan 84:55, p.12
A look at Jim Clapsaddle's methods of teaching; photo.
137 Art professors open eyes & open doors
Northern Iowa Today 16:2, p.4
Professors and students discuss means of teaching in Department of Art; photo.
138 The teachers' code of ethics: Are sexual relations with students out?
Public Relations News Release 1987:273, p.1
Professor Edward Rutkowski outlines the Iowa teachers' code of ethics regarding sexual relations between teachers and their students.
139 Teacher stress high: Steering over half of teachers away from education
Public Relations News Release 1987:258, p.1
Professor Richard Hawkes studies common stressors among teachers.
140 Unbiased views are poor educators
Northern Iowan 84:15, p.3
Believes that faculty members do have their own particular expertise.
141 Mudra speaks on coaching
Northern Iowan 84:7, p.7
Darrell Mudra talks about philosophies of teaching; photo.
142 Northern Iowa course for industrial tech teachers offered in Cedar Rapids
Public Relations News Release 1987:5, p.1
Kirkwood Community College hosts a course on the principles of lesson planning for industrial technology instructors, instructed by Professor Jack Reed.
143 UNI College of Education honors faculty for outstanding teaching, research
Public Relations News Release 1987:387, p.1
Four faculty members of the College of Education are recognized for their contributions to their profession. Professor William Waack receives the distinguished service award for his work in language arts education. Includes members of selection committee.
144 Meeting needs of talented and gifted children is focus of UNI Conference July 12-17
Public Relations News Release 1987:369, p.1
The third Annual Conference on Talented and Gifted, sponsored by the College of Education, addresses school resources, counseling, parenting, and community.
145 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.
146 Talented and gifted pre-schoolers to learn about nutrition, drama, nature in summer UNI program
Public Relations News Release 1987:365, p.1
Twelve pre-schoolers participate in a summer program for talented and gifted children, thanks to a support grant from the McElroy Trust. Instructors for the program include a mix of university faculty and students.
147 Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs
Public Relations News Release 1987:362, p.1
Robert Clark explains Iowa's role as a transition state. Ivan Eland explores motorcycle safety. Jim Trelease discusses reading aloud as a teaching strategy. A personal development expert outlines future business ventures.
148 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.
149 'Reading Aloud' author Trelease to headline 19th Annual Beginning Reading Conference
Public Relations News Release 1987:330, p.1
Guest speakers, Jim Trelease and Jane Resh Thomas, spoke at the Iowa Education Center on inspiring young children to read. The session was followed by a series of workshops dealing with teaching special needs students, and reinforcing language skills.
150 UNI student teachers serving in Iowa communities
Public Relations News Release 1987:325, p.1
Over two-hundred education majors begin their student teaching experience. Participants are required to display resourcefulness in a classroom setting under an experienced supervisor. Includes a list of students, with their hometowns and assignments.
151 Iowa Association of Middle Level Educators to hold spring conference at UNI April 5-6
Public Relations News Release 1987:295, p.1
The Iowa Association of Middle Level Educators spring conference, featuring a number programs presented by Iowan educators, including university faculty. An award ceremony was held in honor of R. Paul Brimm, who served as principal of Price Lab School.
152 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.
153 '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.
154 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.
155 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.
156 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.
157 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.
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 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.
160 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.
161 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.
162 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.
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 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.
165 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.
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 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.
168 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.
169 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.
170 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.
171 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.
172 Quodlibet
Northern Iowan 81:42, p.2
Instructor juggles knives, and axes for demonstration on neuro-muscular coordination.
173 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.
174 Does teaching need a warning?
Northern Iowan 78:25, p.1
Faculty members give their impressions of college teaching.
175 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.
176 '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.
177 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.
178 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.
179 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.
180 Simulation exercises
Public Relations News Release 1980:450, p.1
A presentation designed to frustrate students show how the teacher must give thorough instructions.
181 Untitled
Northern Iowan 76:39, p.2
Discusses differences in professors' teaching policies.
182 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.
183 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.
184 Live by principle
Northern Iowan 76:10, p.2
Reminds fellow faculty members that they are also scholars.
185 '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.
186 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.
187 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.
188 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.
189 Teacher award
Northern Iowan 74:46, p.4
Seeking distinguished teacher in CHFA.
190 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 74:44, p.20
Activities and meetings.
191 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 74:43, p.8
Activities and meetings.
192 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 74:32, p.12
Activities and meetings.
193 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 74:31, p.12
Activities and meetings.
194 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.
195 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 73:55, p.11
Activities and meetings.
196 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 73:46, p.12
Activities and meetings.
197 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.
198 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 72:32, p.8
Activities and meetings.
199 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 72:20, p.8
Activities and meetings.
200 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 71:54, p.12
Activities and meetings.