A Study of Apostasy through Scripture: A Biblical Theological Approach

Apostasy is a subject that has been an intriguing question for many biblical scholars. This thesis examines apostasy from a biblical theological approach, meaning the Bible, and not Systematic Theology, has priority. First, the subject of apostasy within the covenantal context of the Old Testament is examined. Examples are given and discussed while the themes that can be gathered from this discussion are also be touched upon. Then texts addressing this issue within the New Testaments are examined and expanded upon. Finally, a conclusion of what the Bible has to say on the subject of apostasy is made

The Disposable Blog: Using the Weblog to Facilitate Classroom Learning and Communications

This article describes two case studies: one is from a graduate course in social work practice evaluation taught by the second author; the other is from an undergraduate political science course in media and politics taught by the first author. These cases describe the way blogs, created by students and the professors, facilitate communications within the class, reduce paperwork for the professors, and let students practice their “public voices.” While the cases are specific to two courses — Masters-level social work and undergraduate political science – the concepts are easily transferred to others. The article begins with a history and literature review of blogs used pedagogically; next, the reader is walked through the creation of a blog using currently popular online tools; the next two sections are devoted to the two cases; and the final section attempts to draw some generalizations about using blogs in the classroom

Sprachsensibler Mathematikunterricht an Hauptschulen

Wann und wie genau stellt Sprache im MU ein Lernhindernis dar? Mit dieser Frage beschäftigt sich die Mathematikdidaktik seit ihrer Entstehung (Prediger 2013). Ein Überblick über die reiche Forschungsgeschichte findet sich beispielsweise bei Meier und Schwieger (1999). Im deutschsprachigen Raum hat sich als einer der ersten Josef Leisen als praktizierender Lehrer an deutschen Schulen im Ausland mit der Herausforderung der Mehrsprachigkeit bei Schülerinnen und Schülern beschäftigt. In diesem Zusammenhang wurden von ihm verschiedene Aufgabentypen und Methoden für den Unterricht entwickelt sowie Lehrerhandreichungen für die Sensibilisierung von Lehrerinnen und Lehrern auf der Basis eigener Erfahrungen verfasst. Diesem Feld der mehrsprachig aufwachsenden Schülerinnen und Schüler widmet sich die deutsche Fachdidaktik mit zunehmender Intensität. Ein sehr bekanntes und großes Forschungsprojekt zu dieser Thematik ist das von Susanne Prediger geleitete MuM-Projekt (Mathematiklernen unter Bedingungen der Mehrsprachigkeit), das die Herausforderungen der Mehrsprachigkeit aus verschiedenen Perspektiven beleuchtet

TEDxUniversity: Promoting Ideas, Global Citizenship and English Fluency

TED Talks are short, passionate and engaging speeches by experts on important topics. Delivered at TED conferences, they are recorded for all to see freely online. Recently there have been a growing number of smaller TED-sanctioned but independently organized “TEDx” conferences taking place throughout the world. This paper reflects on a visit to TEDxYouth@Kyoto 2013, a conference held by Kyoto area university students, and addresses why involving language learners in TEDx conferences might prove beneficial, not only for sharing ideas, but also for English practice and development as global citizens

CANOZE measurements of the Arctic ozone hole

In CANOZE 1 (Canadian Ozone Experiment), a series of 20 ozone profile measurements were made in April, 1986 from Alert at 82.5 N. CANOZE is the Canadian program for study of the Arctic winter ozone layer. In CANOZE 2, ozone profile measurements were made at Saskatoon, Edmonton, Churchill and Resolute during February and March, 1987 with ECC ozonesondes. Ground based measurements of column ozone, nitrogen dioxide and hydrochloric acid were conducted at Saskatoon. Two STRATOPROBE balloon flights were conducted on February 26 and March 19, 1987. Two aerosol flights were conducted by the University of Wyoming. The overall results of this study will be reported and compared with the NOZE findings. The results from CANOZE 3 in 1988, are also discussed. In 1988, as part of CANOZE 3, STRATOPROBE balloon flights were conducted from Saskatchewan on January 27 and February 13. A new lightweight infrared instrument was developed and test flown. A science flight was successfully conducted from Alert (82.5 N) on March 9, 1988 when the vortex was close to Alert; a good measurement of the profile of nitric acid was obtained. Overall, the Arctic spring ozone layer exhibits many of the features of the Antarctic ozone phenomenon, although there is obviously not a hole present every year. The Arctic ozone field in March, 1986 demonstrated many similarities to the Antarctic ozone hole. The TOMS imagery showed a crater structure in the ozone field similar to the Antarctic crater in October. Depleted layers of ozone were found in the profiles around 15 km, very similar to those reported from McMurdo. Enhanced levels of nitric acid were measured in air which had earlier been in the vortex. The TOMS imagery for March 1987 did not show an ozone crater, but will be examined for an ozone crater in February and March, 1988, the target date for the CANOZE 3 project