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Caravello, Patti S.; Kain, Edward L.; Kuchi, Triveni; Macicak, Susan; Weiss, Gregory L. – Teaching Sociology, 2008
This paper discusses a joint project of the American Library Association and the American Sociological Association. The goal of this collaboration is to guarantee that students of sociology, particularly sociology majors, develop strong information literacy skills during their undergraduate experience. The article talks about national standards…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Sociology, Majors (Students), Information Literacy
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Kimble, Larry L.; Yager, Robert E.; Yager, Stuart O. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2006
Lead teachers were a major part of a staff-development program first offered in 1983 for science teachers in Iowa. Later, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) reform project called Scope, Sequence, and Coordination (SS&C) involved 20 school districts and worked annually with new teachers involved during the 7-year funding period,…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Models, Teaching Methods, National Standards
Croft, Laurie – Understanding Our Gifted, 2004
This article features the Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, and describes how the University of Iowa College of Education offers teacher education through the Belin-Blank dynamic model of professional development. As a part of the University of Iowa College of Education, the…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Academically Gifted, Talent, Professional Development
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Wilhelm, Lance; Puckett, Kathleen; Beisser, Sally; Wishart, William; Merideth, Eunice; Sivakumaran, Thilla – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2006
Portfolios are used in teacher education programs to provide evidence of pre-service teachers' professional growth and development. As programs are better able to integrate technology into the teacher preparation curriculum, many educational institutions are implementing electronic versions of portfolios (e-portfolios) on a widespread basis. Uses…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Schools of Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Educational Technology
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Herring, Mary; And Others – TechTrends, 1995
Provides an overview of projects developed for preservice teacher education in Iowa that used the Iowa Communications Network and a Star Schools grant to train preservice faculty in distance education techniques. Highlights include praxis, self-evaluation, interactive video, science experiences for students with disabilities, and national…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Disabilities, Distance Education, Educational Innovation