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An Integrative And Holistic Approach To Implementing Curriculum For A School Garden, Elizabeth Janette Newmeyer
An Integrative And Holistic Approach To Implementing Curriculum For A School Garden, Elizabeth Janette Newmeyer
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the project was to develop a curriculum guide that would allow teachers to effectively and efficiently utilize a school garden to teach the required standards while promoting peace among the students. To develop this a thorough review of literature in the following areas was used: school gardening, peace curriculum, and curriculum design.
Elementary Education Curriculum Reform: Integration Of The Basic Content Areas, Karen Hartsuff Zak
Elementary Education Curriculum Reform: Integration Of The Basic Content Areas, Karen Hartsuff Zak
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study will present research validating the contention that the basics that were eliminated to adopt these limiting curriculums, must be put back into the curriculum, not merely for a well-rounded greatly needed educational background for children to acquire, but also because all of these basic study areas of science, social studies, the arts, health and music are intricately associated and help each of the other doctrines.
College-Level Reading And Writing: Considering Curriculum From A Postmodern Perspective, Brenda Jean Littleton
College-Level Reading And Writing: Considering Curriculum From A Postmodern Perspective, Brenda Jean Littleton
Theses Digitization Project
This project presents qualitative investigations into the relation of science systems to education systems, and suggests post modern constructs as models of systemic change, with application toward reading and writing literacy for the college-level adult learning.
The Effect Of A Standards-Based Thematically Integrated Children's Literature Supported Language Arts And Social Studies Curriculum On Student Enjoyment Of Social Studies At The Fifth Grade Level, Cambria Maria Ortega
The Effect Of A Standards-Based Thematically Integrated Children's Literature Supported Language Arts And Social Studies Curriculum On Student Enjoyment Of Social Studies At The Fifth Grade Level, Cambria Maria Ortega
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis will attempt to evaluate the effect of a standards-based thematically integrated language arts and social studies curriculum using children's literature as the catalyst for the delivery of the subject matter.
Using Guided Imagery As An Instructional Strategy For Developing Creativity, Learning And Relaxation With First Grade Students, Jennifer Lynn Kilpatrick
Using Guided Imagery As An Instructional Strategy For Developing Creativity, Learning And Relaxation With First Grade Students, Jennifer Lynn Kilpatrick
Theses Digitization Project
This project examines the theories of guided imagery as a basis for a teaching strategy for developing a student's creativity, promoting learning by increasing concentration techniques and relaxing students. This study discusses how one first grade teacher used guided imagery with her students. The strategy was first used as a morning practice and later incorporated into the language arts program. The topics addressed in this project include: (a) What is guidedimagery? (b) How can guided imagery be applied within a classroom setting? and (c) What guided imagery exercises are appropriate for first grade students? The project concludes that guided imagery …
The Effects On Student Performance Related To The Contributions Of The Multiple Intelligences Theory, Dennis Derne Perez
The Effects On Student Performance Related To The Contributions Of The Multiple Intelligences Theory, Dennis Derne Perez
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Voices Of The Civil War: An Interactive Unit Study, Barbara Mcintosh, Cheryl Taylor
Voices Of The Civil War: An Interactive Unit Study, Barbara Mcintosh, Cheryl Taylor
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Bridging The Gap: A Freshman Focus Program, Laurie Schonert, Catherine Vaughan-Obregon
Bridging The Gap: A Freshman Focus Program, Laurie Schonert, Catherine Vaughan-Obregon
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Integrating A Science/Language Arts Curriculum Through The Use Of Theme Cycles In A First And Third Grade Classroom, Mary Carrillo, Lorena Montoya
Integrating A Science/Language Arts Curriculum Through The Use Of Theme Cycles In A First And Third Grade Classroom, Mary Carrillo, Lorena Montoya
Theses Digitization Project
A collaborative science curriculum created by a first and third grade class. The students were provided with the global theme of change and were invited to brainstorm topics of interests that were utilized to create a science theme cycle.
Bridging The Curriculum Through Literature, Glennis Esta Mensinger
Bridging The Curriculum Through Literature, Glennis Esta Mensinger
Theses Digitization Project
This project promotes the use of literature groups based around a theme. In trying to meet the requirements of the California state framework, to integrate the subjects, this project contains two thematic units. Although the themes were designed for second and third grade, the two thematic units may be used as a guide to help teachers implement the thematics teaching approach into their classrooms.
Integrating The Language Arts Into The History-Social Science Curriculum To Develop Critical Thinking In Children, Melanie Anne Barnes
Integrating The Language Arts Into The History-Social Science Curriculum To Develop Critical Thinking In Children, Melanie Anne Barnes
Theses Digitization Project
This project has developed a resource guide that will help kindergarten, first, and second grade teachers implement an integrated history-social science curriculum that encourages children to become critical thinkers.