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Mcreynolds, Benjamin, 1769-1845 (Mss 603), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2017

Mcreynolds, Benjamin, 1769-1845 (Mss 603), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scans of selected items (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 603. Manuscript books of sermons, religious, medical and other writings created by Benjamin McReynolds, a Butler County, Kentucky Methodist minister. Includes family history and records of schools operated by McReynolds.


A Bio-Ecological Perspective On Educational Transition: Experiences Of Children, Parents And Teachers., Leah O'Toole Jan 2016

A Bio-Ecological Perspective On Educational Transition: Experiences Of Children, Parents And Teachers., Leah O'Toole

Doctoral

This thesis explores the potential of Bronfenbrenner’s Bio-ecological Model of Human Development (Bronfenbrenner and Morris, 2006) as a framework for theory and research in psychology, sociology and education. It draws on other well-known conceptual approaches, particularly Bourdieu’s theories of social reproduction, habitus, field and cultural capital, investigating points of theoretical enhancement and synthesis. This culminates in the development of eight Propositions for a Bio-ecological Framework. These are then tested using data from a qualitative examination of two key educational transitions, pre-school to primary and primary to secondary school. Using qualitative methodologies, this research explores perspectives of children, teachers and parents …


Cloud Computing For Schools, Shane O'Doherty Jul 2010

Cloud Computing For Schools, Shane O'Doherty

Dissertations

This project evaluates previous Information and Communication Technology policy and practice relating to primary schools in Ireland with a view to suggesting a better way forward in light of advances in ICT, such as the availability of fast broadband services, including fibre broadband, browser-based applications and the advent of cloud computing. Cloud computing refers to the Internet as a source of both software programs and also data retention, in effect the Internet provides the software and data services via browsers to users who may remain entirely unaware of the technology at work, uncluttered by hardware or software licensing issues or …


Hunting For Everyday History: A Field Guide For Teachers, Marjorie L. Mclellan Jan 2003

Hunting For Everyday History: A Field Guide For Teachers, Marjorie L. Mclellan

Hunting for Everyday History

Hunting for Everyday History is a hands-on guide comprised of Ohio history lessons and activities for students in third, fourth, and fifth grade. It was designed by teachers and some of Ohio's leading history experts to give students a chance to think and act like historians and curators.


The Public School: Beyond The Fringes Of Public Forum Analysis, Brian S. Black Jan 1991

The Public School: Beyond The Fringes Of Public Forum Analysis, Brian S. Black

Villanova Law Review

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Public Education In Boston, Joseph M. Cronin Jan 1985

Public Education In Boston, Joseph M. Cronin

New England Journal of Public Policy

Historically, Boston schools have been a source of pride and educational innovation, yet they have also been fraught with problems that are typical of urban education. Both the success achieved and the problems encountered in Boston schools bear analysis. In looking at such areas as overall quality of education, funding, and compliance with federal guidelines, specific recommendations for the future of public education in Boston can be offered. In addition, the impact of Boston's success or failure in implementing new ideas through the school committee and the mayor is not limited to the city itself. This article' s outlining of …


July 1940, William Preston Davies Jul 1940

July 1940, William Preston Davies

W. P. Davies' Newspaper Column ('That Reminds Me')

No abstract provided.


January 1935, William Preston Davies Jan 1935

January 1935, William Preston Davies

W. P. Davies' Newspaper Column ('That Reminds Me')

No abstract provided.


Letter From The Secretary Of The Interior, In Response To Senate Resolution Of February 28, 1891, Forwarding Report Made By The Hampton Institute Regarding Its Returned Indian Students. Feb 1892

Letter From The Secretary Of The Interior, In Response To Senate Resolution Of February 28, 1891, Forwarding Report Made By The Hampton Institute Regarding Its Returned Indian Students.

American Indian and Alaskan Native Documents in the Congressional Serial Set: 1817-1899

Indian Students at the Hampton Institute. [2892] Resume and history of each student who has attended this school in Virginia; follow-up reports on activities after leaving the school.