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Two classes in Developmental Reading were trained in question-formulation and were then required to ask any number and type of questions based on four texts. Three inter-raters coded the questions for their content and form. The results of the study showed the dominance of recognition or retrieval questions, suggesting the students' proficiency in reading for details and conversely, a deficiency in critical reading. In terms of form, although 57% of the questions were coherent and grammatical, this fact alone may not indicate a high English Language proficiency. There were also many instances of the direct copying of phrases from the original text, pointing to the students' lack of confidence or ability in summarizing and paraphrasing.

Presented is an evaluation of the effect of the three most commonly used question classification systems on preservice teachers' ability to classify questions and on their attitude toward questioning. Thirty elementary science teachers were randomly assigned to one of three treatment levels. Each treatment level consisted of self-instructional modules in which the Aschner, Bloom, or Sanders category systems were presented. Standardized gain scores were compared for each treatment, and results indicated that the Aschner-based question classification system had some advantages over the other two systems in terms of improving ability to recognize and classify questions based on cognitive levels and a more positive attitude toward using the classification system. (CS)

Presented is an evaluation of the effect of the three most commonly used question classification systems on preservice teachers' ability to classify questions and on their attitude toward questioning. Thirty elementary science teachers were randomly assigned to one of three treatment levels. Each treatment level consisted of self-instructional modules in which the Aschner, Bloom, or Sanders category systems were presented. Standardized gain scores were compared for each treatment, and results indicated that the Aschner-based question classification system had some advantages over the other two systems in terms of improving ability to recognize and classify questions based on cognitive levels and a more positive attitude toward using the classification system. (CS)

Presented is an evaluation of the effect of the three most commonly used question classification systems on preservice teachers' ability to classify questions and on their attitude toward questioning. Thirty elementary science teachers were randomly assigned to one of three treatment levels. Each treatment level consisted of self-instructional modules in which the Aschner, Bloom, or Sanders category systems were presented. Standardized gain scores were compared for each treatment, and results indicated that the Aschner-based question classification system had some advantages over the other two systems in terms of improving ability to recognize and classify questions based on cognitive levels and a more positive attitude toward using the classification system. (CS)

Asking questions is a salient event in group learning environments such as classrooms. Laboratory experimental results indicate that co-learner questions can affect judgments of comprehension. A study involving 94 male and 209 female students at a large midwestern university examined whether students would be aware of such alterations in comprehension judgments in classroom settings. Results indicated that students' awareness of having monitored their comprehension was higher when co-learners asked questions, and in a classroom where teachers discouraged questioning. Students indicated lower levels of understanding when an inquiring co-learner rarely asked a question, and in a class where questions were discouraged more than encouraged. Contrary to prediction and prior evidence, there was no indication that whether co-learners did or did not ask questions influenced students' judgments of comprehension adequacy. Students indicated that they were more likely to ask a question when other students asked, when a questioner had rarely done so in the past, and when teachers encouraged questioning. (Six figures of data are included.) (Author/RS)

This book focuses on questioning techniques and strategies teachers may employ to make the difference between active and passive learning in the classroom. There are nine chapters: (1) Why Questions? (Ambrose A. Clegg, Jr.); (2) Review of Research on Questioning Techniques (Meredith D. Gall and Tom Rhody); (3) The Multidisciplinary World of Questioning (J. T. Dillon); (4) What Kind of Question Is That? (Roger T. Cunningham); (5) Using Wait Time To Stimulate Inquiry (Mary Budd Rowe); (6) Effective Questions and Questioning: A Classroom Application (William W. Wilen); (7) Discussion Strategies and Tactics (Ronald T. Hyman); (8) Students as Key Questioners (Francis P. Hunkins); and (9) Improving Teachers' Questions and Questioning: Research Informs Practice (William W. Wilen). (JD)

The bibliography is composed of research studies and reviews of studies organized in alphabetical order by author. Most materials are unpublished doctoral dissertations while a few journal articles, project reports, research reports, and conference reports are also included. Topics of research involve questioning activities, behavior, and techniques of teachers and students in the classroom at the elementary through undergraduate levels. Research in a variety of subject matter areas is presented. The publication date and institution are given for each document; however, addresses and prices are not included. The materials range in date from 1912 to 1973, although the majority are dated in the late 1960's and early 1970's. (KSM)

Die Rahmenhandlung der Novelle "Der Heilige" bildet Hans der Armbruster, der im Jahre 1180 im Rückblick die dramatische Lebensgeschichte des Thomas Becket (1118-1170) erzählt. Dieser war von 1155 an Kanzler des englischen Königs Heinrich II (1133 - 1189). Die Novelle von Meyer gibt die historischen Tatsachen ziemlich genau wieder, mit Ausnahme der Gestalt von Grace, die eine Erfindung des Dichters ist. Thomas wurde bereits 1173 heilig gesprochen. (Zusammenfassung von Hans Hafen)

2Schuß von der Kanzel

By Conrad Ferdinand Meyer

Der Schuß von der Kanzel ist eine humoristische Novelle von Conrad Ferdinand Meyer (1825–1898), die vom Werk Gottfried Kellers beeinflusst ist und zwischen Mai und August 1877 entstanden ist. Sie wurde erstmals im Zürcher Taschenbuch auf das Jahr 1878 veröffentlicht.

Jürg Jenatsch ist der Titel eines 1876 erschienenen historischen Romans von Conrad Ferdinand Meyer über den Bündner Pfarrer und Militärführer Georg Jenatsch. Der Roman spielt in der Zeit des Dreißigjährigen Krieges. Zu Beginn des Krieges streben die Spanier danach, Graubünden unter ihre Gewalt zu bringen um damit die strategisch wichtigen Bergpässe unter Kontrolle zu bekommen. Den Spaniern tritt der junge protestantische Pastor Jürg Jenatsch entgegen. Er ist Anführer der protestantischen Bündnern, die angetreten sind, ihre Heimat zu verteidigen. Sein Gegenspieler auf der katholischen Seite ist der Freiherr Pompejus Planta. Provisorische Zusammenfassung von Wikipedia

We can never allow the great objective facts of Christianity, and their attendant doctrines, to sink low on our horizon; but we must give equal prominence to the demands of Christ for a righteousness which shall exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, and a perfection which shall resemble that of God. We have no right to be content with saying "Lord, Lord;" we must do the things which He says. <br /><br />Of course, the right kind of obedience is impossible, apart from the Cross and the Spirit. We must be reconciled before we can become obedient children; we must be filled with the Spirit before "the fragrance of Christ" can be manifested through us in every place. The Sermon on the Mount must be read in the transfiguring light which shines backwards from the later events in our Lord's life. <br /><br />When, however, this is borne in mind, each sentence of that marvelous discourse glistens with celestial radiance, and rings with the music of the Gospel. In such a spirit let us address ourselves to the study of the "Directory of the Devout Life," as it is contained in Matt. v., vi., and vii. (from the Preface)<br /><br />F. B. Meyer was a Baptist preacher and a friend and contemporary of D. L. Moody.

I remember seeing the huge Matterhorn reflected, in its minutest details, in a small mountain lakelet, many miles distant; and similarly, the life of Jesus is remarkably mirrored in this touching story. In fact, there are scenes in the life of Joseph which probably foreshadow events that are timed to happen in the near future, and which depict them with a vividness and minuteness not to be found elsewhere on the page of Scripture. It is here only that we can fully realize what will take place when the Lord Jesus makes Himself known to his brethren according to the flesh, and they exclaim, "It is Jesus our brother!" (From the Preface)

Kein geringerer als Dante Alighieri wird hier zum Erzähler. Am Fürstenhof in Verona gibt er seine Geschichte über den Mönch Astorre zum Besten, der, um seinem sterbenden Vater den letzten Willen zu gewähren, sein Mönchsgelübde bricht und heiratet, obwohl er dazu im Inneren keineswegs bereit ist. Er glaubt, einen richtigen Entschluss gefasst zu haben, als er sich mit Diana, der Witwe seines Bruders, verlobt. Doch das für ihn völlig neue weltliche Leben stellt ihn vor Bewährungsproben... - Summary by Eva K.

An old-world story this! In its strange Eastern dress, it appears to be as remote from us as the garb of an Arab, or the barter of an Oriental Bazaar. And yet human life is much the same, whenever and wherever lived. Our critics complain of our poring over these timeworn pages of ancient biography, but, with all deference to them, we feel bound to say that we learn better how to live, we inhale more spiritual ozone, we see further into the reasons of God's dealings with men, when doing so, than when scanning the pages of yesterday's newspaper, or of a society journal. Thousands of miles cannot part us from our kin across the seas; and thousands of years cannot part us from our kin across the ages, or sever the readers of these words from the son of Isaac, who, nearly drowned in the seas of his own craft and cunning, at length emerged a new man, and a prince with God. (Adapted by MaryAnn from Chapter 1)

"It has always seemed to me, amid submerged masses, deep down at the bottom of the ocean of human life, there are yearnings and desires for a better life, that ring sadly and perpetually. It has been the aim of my life to listen for these, and where I have detected them, to present the only answer -- the love of God in Jesus Christ our Lord.<br><br>Some of the ways in which I have sought to do this during my Leicester life are narrated in this book, which serves to show what may be done in this direction amid the cares of a busy pastorate." (from the Preface)

Rev. F. B. Meyer, a contemporary of D. L. Moody, offers a series of reflections on the 23rd Psalm. (Summary by MaryAnn)