Fall 2003 ISSN 1096-1453 Volume 7, Issue 3

Table of Contents

To view articles by topic see Keyword Subject Index, pp. 329-330.

Editorial:

Collaboration and Consultation in Education / 5

The Many Faces of Information Competence / 6

Building on Students’ Experiences in Teacher Education / 7

Susan C. Griffith, Central Michigan University

Literature and International Relations: The Challenges of Interdisciplinarity / 12

Linda Racioppi, James Madison College, Michigan State University

Colleen Tremonte, James Madison College, Michigan State University

Collaborative Development of Dispersed Experiential Opportunities / 18

Cheryl Mallen, Brock University, Canada

Cheri Bradish, Brock University, Canada

A Collaborative Approach to Information Literacy in the Freshman Seminar / 23

Elizabeth Blakesley Lindsay, Washington State University

Collaboration at the Post-secondary Level / 28

Darra Pace, Hofstra University, NY

Vance Austin, Hofstra University, NY

Peer Debriefing: Who, What, When, Why, How / 36

Marydee A. Spillett, University of New Orleans, LA

Distance Learning: Deaf Education Collaboration Model / 41

Lou Larwood, San Jose State University, CA

Access to Scientific Careers / 47

Peg Lamb, Holt Public Schools, MI

Mary Brown, Lansing Community College, MI

William Hodges, Holt Public Schools, MI

Senior Inquiry: A University/High School Collaboration / 52

Barbara Traver, Westview High School et. al.

Incorporating Pupil Assessment into Teacher Preparation / 57

Rita Mulholland, California State University, Chico

Michelle Cepello, California State University, Chico

Technology and Learning Collaborative: Design and Implementation / 61

Sue Samson, The University of Montana-Missoula

Vicki Pengelly, The University of Montana

A Winning Combination: Collaboration in Inclusion / 66

Tracy Amerman, New Jersey City University

Carol Fleres, New Jersey City University

Teacher Assessment of Homework / 71

Stephen D. Aloia, California State University, Fullerton

Information Literacy in a Freshman Learning Community / 78

Toby Leigh Matoush, San Jose State University, CA

Library Instruction Assessment in Upper-Level Courses / 85

Linda Neyer, University of Scranton

Urban Partnerships for International Affairs Service Learning / 90

Jody Neathery-Castro, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Collaborating to Improve Literacy Outcomes / 95

Gina Barclay-McLaughlin, University of Tennessee

Susan M. Benner, University of Tennessee

What are Teachers’ Greatest Co-teaching Concerns? / 100

Tamarah M. Ashton, California State University, Northridge

School Collaboration Research: Successes and Difficulties / 104

Wendy W. Murawski, California State University, Northridge

Classroom Assessment: Learning from Students / 109

Mary E. Kremer, Dominican University

Must We Collaborate? Examining Cultural Contexts / 114

Emiliano C. Ayala, Sonoma State University

Mary Dingle, Sonoma State University

Information Metacognition: A Course Case Study / 119

Lesley S. J. Farmer, California State University Long Beach

Information Literacy Competencies in Social Work / 125

Sally Haines Lawler, University of Michigan

Collaborative Initiatives Supporting Inclusive Classrooms / 132

Cathy J. Siebert, Ball State University, OH

Jody S. Britten, Ball State University, OH

Technology-Enhanced Teacher Professional Development Model / 137

Marianne B. Barnes, University of North Florida

Jace Hargis, University of North Florida

Enhancing Information Literacy: A Practical Exemplar / 142

Jeanine Graham , University of Waikato, New Zealand

Kathryn Parsons, University of Waikato, New Zealand

Two New Evaluation Instruments for Collaboration / 147

Caroline Pryor, Texas A & M University at College Station

Rui Kang, Texas A & M University at College Station

Faculty Use of Electronic Library Resources / 152

Paula Barnett-Ellis, Jacksonville State University

Luke Griffin, Jacksonville State University

Increasing students’ library confidence / 157

Bill Norton, Liverpool Hope University College, UK et. al.

Positive Involvement in Parent-Teacher Collaborative Models / 162

Kimberly Mathis, The University of South Carolina at Columbia

ESL Freewriting and Student's Lived Experience / 167

Stephen Newton, William Paterson University

Collaborative Voices: One University-School Model / 174

Joyce Burstein, California State University, Northridge

Edward Fiszer, Pinetree Elementary School, CA

Interpretive Processes in Collaborative Research / 179

Elizabeth Creamer, Virginia Tech

Integrated Holistic Approach to Poetry Instruction / 184

James W. Porcaro, Toyama University of International Studies, Japan

Emerging Themes in Community-Based Training / 189

Laura Dreuth, Southern Illinois University

Martha Dreuth-Fewell, DePaul University, IL

First Year Research and Writing Convergences / 194

Caroline L. Russom, Calif. State University Northridge

Regina Clemens Fox, Calif. State University Northridge

Enhancing Collaboration: Families as Faculty Project / 199

Jennifer Cruz, Western New Mexico University

Corine Frankland, Western New Mexico University

Stephanie K. Johnson, Parents Reaching Out, Albuquerque, NM

Journalism Students and Information Competencies / 204

Jerry Bornstein, Baruch College, City University of New York

Fostering Collaboration in Urban Schools / 209

Dimple Malik, University of Florida

Mary Brownell, University of Florida

Alyson Adams, Lastinger Center for Learning, FL

Cultural Influences on Student Learning / 214

Nancy Robbins, University of the Incarnate Word, TX

Annette Craven, University of the Incarnate Word, TX

Preparing Special Educators through Collaborative Partnerships / 218

Jane M. Williams, University of Nevada, Las Vegas et. al.

A Framework for Evaluating Online Courses / 224

David M. Peter, Indiana State University

Stumbling Toward Collaboration / 229

Andria Young, University of Houston – Victoria

Teaching Needham’s Puzzle - Fostering Historical Thinking / 234

Fan Ka Wai, City University of Hong Kong

Collaborating Across Boundaries / 239

Amy Heaston, Georgia Southern University, GA et. al.

Multisensory Learning in Inclusive Classrooms / 244

Jennifer A. Borek, The University of Memphis, TN

Susan M. Thompson, The University of Memphis, TN

A Course on Ordinary Differential Equations in Physics and Engineering / 249

M. De La Sen, University of Basque Country, Spain

The Importance of an Internship Component in a Liberal Arts Major / 254

Michelle M. Pulaski, Pace University, NY

Maria Luskay, Pace University, NY

Online IT Training For School Administrators / 258

Robert J. Graham, St. John’s University, NY

Online Learning Experience: A Case Study / 263

Catherine T. Atwong, California State University, Fullerton

Gayle Vogt, California State University, Fullerton

Irene Lange, California State University, Fullerton

Successful Preparation of Teachers of Students with Disabilities / 268

Melinda R. Pierson, California State University, Fullerton

Jeanne Davis, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Cognitivism, Constructivism, and Work Performance / 274

Chong-Tek Aik, Walden University, MN

Duane C. Tway, Walden University, MN

It’s About Time! Lengthen Student Writing / 279

Roger Passman, Northeastern Illinois University

Ethnography and Case Study: A Comparative Analysis / 283

Arie Cohen, Bar-Ilan University, Israel

Deborah Court, Bar-Ilan University, Israel

Improving Student Attendance / 288

Robert E. Ledman, Morehouse College, GA

Felix U. Kamuche, Jr., Morehouse College, GA

Into the Community: Collaboration Produces Learning / 293

Colleen Ebacher , Towson University, MD

Gloria Holland, Towson University, MD

Preparing Practicing Teachers to Teach in Inclusive Schools / 298

Michele C. Gerent, College of Mount St. Joseph, OH

Judith Z. Hotz, College of Mount St. Joseph, OH

Research Attitudes of African-American Graduate Students / 302

Dianne Richardson, The University of West Alabama

Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie, Howard University, Washington, DC

Graduate Cooperative Groups: Role of Perfectionism / 307

Denise A. DaRos-Voseles, Northeastern State University

Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie , Howard University

Kathleen M. T. Collins, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Revision of prerequisites: ICT tools / 312

Albert Gras-Marti, Universitat d’Alacant, Spain et. al.

Improving Classroom Assessment Practices: A Collaborative Approach / 317

Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

Jill Fellman, Jefferson County School District, CO

Barbara B. Bath, Colorado School of Mines

Paths to Understanding / 322

Robert S. Nelson, Long Island University Brooklyn Campus

Vera Stepchyshyn, Long Island University Brooklyn Campus

Teaching Mindfully: A Spirituality of Collaboration / 327

Keyword Subject Index / 329