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Application Of Differentiation And Universal Design For Learning In The Second Grade Science Curriculum, Tami Wootton Flach
Application Of Differentiation And Universal Design For Learning In The Second Grade Science Curriculum, Tami Wootton Flach
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Differentiated instruction (DI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are philosophies that serve as teaching methodologies that address the needs of diverse learners in the regular classroom. Furthermore, DI can be used to engage students in instruction through different modalities, appeal to different interests, and use varied rates of instruction along with varied degrees of complexity. Also, UDL is an extension of DI, wherein the teacher provides alternatives that are built into the curriculum and suitable for most students. Additionally, the UDL model can be supported by the six principles of effective curriculum (Kame'emui & Simmons, 1999) to design curricular …
A Novel Approach To Science, Nathan Horton
A Novel Approach To Science, Nathan Horton
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The purpose of this project is to provide a unit plan that focuses on concepts and theories utilized by an interdisciplinary approach. In the traditional system of education many students will go from class to class without ever realizing that what they learn in science could be applied to English or art. Also, educators are always searching for fresh ways to present information in order to keep their students motivated. Thus, the following project utilizes the novel Hoot as a focal point to help students understand various concepts related to the environment around them. This unit will attempt to also …
Handheld Technology: Impact On Student Learning, Patricia M. Corwin
Handheld Technology: Impact On Student Learning, Patricia M. Corwin
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The author in this project presents research on: (a) handheld technology in the classroom, (b) challenges of handheld technology, (c) pedagogical benefits of handheld technology in the classroom, and (d) methods of technology implementation. The utilization of handheld technology in the classroom improves students' learning of concepts and skills. A major concern of the educator is that, with the use of technology, students will bypass the bridge to genuine understanding, and instead obtain a relatively effortless solution to standard problems through technology aids, while they present the appearance of mastery of a concept. However, research indicates that technology, when implemented …
The All Squirrel Band, Gennetta E. Lovelady
The All Squirrel Band, Gennetta E. Lovelady
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Business Problem Science is a crucial part of our educational curriculum. It has become vitally important for children to be introduced to science at an earlier age to insure their interest is cultivated throughout the rest of their education. The dilemma is finding interesting ways to engage grade school aged children in learning about science. Technical Solution "The All Squirrel Band" is a web based phrase completion game hosted by a rock band made up entirely of squirrels. The object of the game is to collect enough "nuts" for the band to go on tour this winter. Each "nut" represents …