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A Case Study Of Young Children's Play, Emily Myers
A Case Study Of Young Children's Play, Emily Myers
Curriculum and Instruction Undergraduate Honors Theses
This paper explores the playtime of elementary students in two Northwest Arkansas schools. This paper examines the difference in the amount of play students are receiving from preschool to kindergarten. The research question is, “Are the types of and amounts of play in preschool and kindergarten settings appropriate to meet the developmental needs of young learners including cognitive, socio-emotional and physical development?†Data were collected through observations and teacher questionnaires. The results implied that the preschool setting was receiving the adequate time for the developmental types of play to take place, but the kindergarten setting was not receiving the adequate …
Elementary Teachers' Perceptions Of Their Teaching Practices To Foster Creative Thinking In Their Students, Jessica Roy
Elementary Teachers' Perceptions Of Their Teaching Practices To Foster Creative Thinking In Their Students, Jessica Roy
Curriculum and Instruction Undergraduate Honors Theses
Divergent thinking is a 21st century skill that allows individuals to create innovative ways to alleviate some of the burdens on society by finding new solutions to old problems. However, creativity is often overlooked or ignored in the classroom environment because the rigid atmosphere of authority does not allow for the simultaneous use of multiple cognitive abilities. What can teachers do, or are they doing, to ensure that divergent thinking is fostered in their classrooms? Three surveys were administered to 32 elementary school teachers to determine if there is a disconnect between what teachers believe fosters creativity in relation to …
The Impact Of Teacher Training Concerning Recognition Of Child Abuse And Neglect, Emily Timpe
The Impact Of Teacher Training Concerning Recognition Of Child Abuse And Neglect, Emily Timpe
Curriculum and Instruction Undergraduate Honors Theses
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2010), child abuse and neglect continues to be a significant issue in our country. An estimated six million children were the subject of reports of child maltreatment in 2009. Walsh, Laskey, McInnes, Farrell, Mathews, and Briggs (2011) explained that many educators are not well-equipped to recognize the signs of abuse among their students. Conducting a study to discover the preparedness of current and pre-service teachers to recognize when a child is being abused should identify potential gaps in the education of teachers, not only in college/university programs, but also in …
A Survey Of Teacher Knowledge And Understanding Of Special Education Law, Cassie Glidewell
A Survey Of Teacher Knowledge And Understanding Of Special Education Law, Cassie Glidewell
Curriculum and Instruction Undergraduate Honors Theses
This study investigated teacher knowledge and understanding of special education law. Teachers from 3 elementary schools in a district in Northwest Arkansas were asked a sample of questions in a survey. Using the survey, the participants’ responses were evaluated to determine the extent of their knowledge. Participation was voluntary, and conducted during school hours. The results of the study concluded that respondent teachers have a general knowledge of special education law indicating that they differentiate instruction as a means to meet IDEA and other laws as appropriate.