Conference Agenda: Poster Session

Saturday, October 25, 2008, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Brown Ballroom

The following sessions run concurrently.

1. Instructional Approaches with Multimedia Usage in Russian Schools

Presented by: Inna Gorlova and David Anderson, Eastern Michigan University, USA
Theme: Assistive and Instructional Technology

2. The Implementation of the Practical Teacher Training Program in Hokkaido University of Education

Presented by: Tetsuya Asakawa, Hokkaido University of Education, Japan
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability

3. Course Design: Activities to Foster Holistic Student Interest in Science-Based Approaches to Local-Global Environmental Conditions and Changes

Presented by: Mark Carper, University of Alaska–Anchorage, USA
Theme: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

4. The Challenges of Teacher Preparation in the Multicultural Education in Russia

Presented by: Marina Dyuzhakova, Voronezh State Pedagogical University, Russia
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

5. Improving Science Literacy Among Elementary Education Undergraduates: Integration Across an Innovative Curriculum

Presented by: Martha Hatch, Sarah Gerken, Frances Pekar, and Patricia Heiser, University of Alaska–Anchorage, USA
Theme: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

6. Preparing Culturally Responsive Teachers in Alaska: Intercultural Field Experiences

Presented by: Timothy E. Jester and Letitia Fickel, University of Alaska–Anchorage, USA
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

7. A Study on Communication Skills of Autistic Children by Using a Communication Board

Presented by: Sukhirin Yensawad, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

8. Benchmarks for Progress: Using "High School That Works" 2006 Assessment Data to Improve Learning Outcomes for Illinois High School Students

Presented by: Thomas Haynes, Ryan Brown, and Esther Ntuli, Illinois State University, USA
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability

9. Development of Academic Language Proficiency in Japanese as a Second Language

Presented by: Kyoko Oga and Jiro Abe, Hokkaido University of Education, Japan
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

10. The Investigation on Science Teaching for Undergraduate Students and Action to Reform Science Teacher Training Curriculum in HUE, Asahikawa Campus

Presented by: Kiyoyuki Ohshika, Osamu Abe, Tetsuya Asakawa, Haruo Jaana, Keiji Wada, and Koichi Furuya, Hokkaido University of Education, Asahikawa Campus, Japan
Theme: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

11. The Technology and Home Economics Education Fair: Competitive Events Among Junior High School Students in Hokkaido

Presented by: Makoto Watakabe, Kuniya Shibaki, Tamotsu Oonishi, Yukichika Sakata, and Jyunko Kawabe, Hokkaido University of Education, Asahikawa Campus, Japan
Theme: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

12. Urban-Rural Science Experience

Presented by: Frances Pekar and Sarah Gerken, University of Alaska–Anchorage, USA
Themes:
          Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
          Special Education and Diversity

13. The Use of PowerPoint Learning Activities to Teach Young Children Initial Sound Fluency, Alliteration, and Rhyming

Presented by: Juri Ishikawa, Illinois State University, USA
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

14. Creating and Evaluating Family Assessment Portfolios

Presented by: Sarah Hoekstra, Sarah Alber, and Sam Manser, Illinois State University, USA
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

15. Development of Sign Communication in a Child with Smith Magenis Syndrome

Presented by: Karliene Pfalzgraf and Amy Dignan, Illinois State University, USA
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

16. Family Supports for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities

Presented by: Kristi Gillespie, Illinois State University, USA
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

17. Effects of Autism on Siblings

Presented by: Samantha Walte, Illinois State University, USA
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

18. Comparative Professional Development Needs of Special and General Education Teachers in the United States and England

Presented by: Laura Ray Kelly, Illinois State University, USA
Theme: Special Education and Diversity

19. Teaching Life Skills to Students with Behavior Disorders

Presented by: Sara Hlad, Illinois State University, USA
Theme: Special Education and Diversity