Formative Influences in Early Iowa

Early Geological Explorations of the Silurian System in Iowa

The Early History and Recent Trends in Iowa Herpetology

Assessing early learning through formative assessment: key issues and considerations

At all levels of education the assessment of learning is generally regarded as an integral part of teachers’ work. For early childhood teachers, i.e., those who work with children in the age-range birth to six years, there are very particular considerations arising from the characteristics of young learners and the nature of early learning. This paper reviews the research on formative assessmen...

Formative Influences on Technology Education: The Search for An Effective Compromise in Curriculum Innovation

Successful curriculum development in our schools and colleges relies on compromise and interplay from a number of interested parties, some of whom are competing for recognition and resources. The interests which these factions represent vary and are not immediately apparent. While to some, the basis of curricular innovation lies soundly in the philosophical ideals of the educator whose sole con...

Early influences on taste preferences.