A comparison of two computer-assisted remedial reading programs for adolescent unskilled readers : c
This study compared the relative effectiveness of two
computerized remedial reading programs in improving the
reading word recognition, rate, and comprehension of
adolescent readers demonstrating significant and longstanding
reading difficulties. One of the programs
involved was Autoskill Component Reading Subskills Program,
which provides instruction in isolated letters, syllables,
and words, to a point of rapid automatic responding. This
program also incorporates reading disability subtypes in
A comparison of life satisfaction, job satisfaction, and happiness using demographic variables
This study examined the interrelationships among life satisfaction,
job satisfaction, and happiness and the selected demographic
variables of income, age, marital status, education, sex, job tenure,
job title, type of school, and location of employment. Survey data
were collected from 1,993 elementary, high school, and community
college teachers in the southern Ontario area, representing ten
public school boards, three Roman Catholic school boards and three
community colleges.
Several theories w
A classroom-based investigation of reciprocal teaching at the grade seven level
This study assessed the effectiveness of a reciprocal teaching program as a method
of teaching reading comprehension, using narrative text material in a t.ypical grade seven
classroom.
In order to determine the effectiveness of the reciprocal teaching program, this
method was compared to two other reading instruction approaches that, unlike rcciprocal
teaching, did not include social interaction components. Two intact grade scven classes,
and a grade seven teacher, participated in this study. St
Examining the mediating effects of team-referent causal attributions on the team performance and col
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Guide to the Microfilmed Records of the Congregation Beth Hamedrash Hagodol, 1893-1928
The microfilmed records of the Congregation Beth Hamadrash Hagodol, Pittsburgh contains a minute book, general ledger, record book of seat pew holders, non-members book, and a record book of the committee to handle burials.
Wise Oil and Gas Company Records, 1919-1954
The Wise Oil and Gas Company was incorporated in 1927 in order to acquire gas wells held by James D. Callery and A.J. Wise in partnership. This collection includes legal papers, minutes, stock certificates, correspondences, financial records, records of expenses, leases, maps, geological reports, and reports on distributing, selling and marketing.
BADM 341-01, Intermediate Accounting, Fall 2006
Accounting theory, from both the theoretical and practical viewpoints. This course covers the foundation of accounting theory, the accounting and reporting process, and the impact of the recent pronouncements from FASB, AICPA, AAA, and SEC. This is the first course in the intermediate accounting sequence. Prerequisites: Economics 101-102.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor
BADM 243-02, Cost Accounting, Fall 2006
This course covers the analysis of accounting techniques and applications relevant to managerial planning, control, and decision making. Topics include measurement of unit costs, control of operating costs, incremental decision making, production cost reports, cost variances, and profit planning. Students will learn the theory and procedures of specific managerial accounting techniques. They will also be expected to apply those techniques in problems similar to real-world business situations.,Th
CHEM 416-01, Mechanisms of Drug Interaction, Fall 2006
This course provides an introduction to Pharmacology which is the study of chemicals that produce change in function of biological systems and the mechanisms by which these chemicals act. We will focus on the main classes of drugs and how they affect their target systems. We will also survey some of the more popular contemporary drugs. The course is designed to provide students who plan to pursue medical, health professional, or biomedical research careers a foundation for their professional or
CHIN 101-01, Elementary Chinese, Fall 206
This course introduces students with no previous knowledge of Chinese to the language--called "Mandarin" by English speakers, putonghua in mainland China, and Kuo-yu in Taiwan. Equal emphasis will be given to acquiring the rudiments of both spoken and written Chinese. Although oral-aural work naturally makes up the bulk of our work in the classroom, the instructors will always be available during their office hours to help students with their written homework or their writing of characters. Stud
BIOL 315-01, Ecology, Fall 2004
This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
ANSO 103-01, Introductory Anthropology, Spring 2007
This class will consider human culture, its development and variations through diachronic and comparative perspectives of certain aspects of cultural systems. Anthropology is not about documenting bizarre human customs; anthropology is about exploring the range of normal behavior. This course is about exploring the range of human behaviors and fostering an appreciation of the diversity of human beings.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course ins
ANSO 303-01, Medical Sociology, Fall 2006
Medical sociology is the theoretical, empirical and applied study of the social dimensions of health, illness, disease and the provision and consumption of health care. Topics that will be covered in this course include epidemiology, social demography of health, the relationship between social stress and health, health and illness behavior, the sick role, the physician-patient relationship, the organization of health care and medical practice, and the moral and ethical aspects of health care pra
ANSO 300-01, Urban and Community Health, Fall 2004
...this course will require you to participate in a multi-faceted community health study of a neighborhood located one mile northwest of the Rhodes Campus. This area is known as the Hollywood/Springdale area, and its health statistics are similar to those found in “third world” countries. Why is health so poor in this community? How does the urban environment contribute to these poor health outcomes? What can be done to improve the health of people living in this area? These are the orientin
Matemática Discreta
Vídeo de Prof. Ikeda sobre Matemática Discreta
5.2 The Standard's approach to planning an ISMS
Headline news scares about stolen or missing data are becoming a frequent occurrence as organisations rely more and more heavily on computers to store sensitive corporate and customer information. This unit discusses the importance of protecting information and gives an overview of information security management systems.
3.2.2. Legislation
Headline news scares about stolen or missing data are becoming a frequent occurrence as organisations rely more and more heavily on computers to store sensitive corporate and customer information. This unit discusses the importance of protecting information and gives an overview of information security management systems.
Shoulder Replacement
This patient education program explains the benefits and risks of shoulder replacement surgery. It also reviews shoulder anatomy, the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of shoulder problems, including what to expect after surgery. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
2.4.2 Differences in sensory, perceptual and motor function As we saw in our discussion of cognitive explanations, there has been longstanding debate over the possible contribution of perceptual problems to dyslexia. Subjectively, many children and adults with dyslexic difficulties do report ‘visual symptoms’ when trying to read. These include letters and words appearing to move or ‘blur’ on the page, particular difficulties with small, crowded print, and complaints of ‘glare’ or other kinds of visual discomfort (see Figure
TRACE: Still of TRACE Image
Yellow Box around a MOSS patch shown magnified by a factor of about 1.6 in the lower right corner.
