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Full-Text Articles in Education
A Discourse Analysis Of Cheers, Paul Wiesenborn
A Discourse Analysis Of Cheers, Paul Wiesenborn
Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
This paper analyzes the pragmatics features of the language in an episode of the sitcom Cheers to find out what second language learners need to know about the language of the sitcom and about the background knowledge informing it for that episode to be understandable to them and for it thus to be an effective as an instruction tool. To answer this question, the researcher transcribed the speech in the episode and used a speech act theory-based approach to identify and categorize deixis, locutionary forms, illocutionary types, and instances of reduction and types of indirect speech. Categories in these areas …
Sheltered Math Curriculum For Middle School English Learners, Jasmine Ercink
Sheltered Math Curriculum For Middle School English Learners, Jasmine Ercink
Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
Language barriers have shown a need for differentiation and sheltered instruction in the classroom for English Learners (ELs) to be successful in the United States public school system. This project proposes a mathematics curriculum using SIOP so that both groups of students in the middle school level can increase their proficiency in the mathematics content area as well as experience opportunities for academic and social language development. The purpose of this report is to describe the processes, methods, data, and intent of the mathematics curriculum for these learners. The curriculum acts as an effective intervention to fill gaps in both …
Building Confidence Of Academic Library Staff In The Selection Of Culturally Authentic Native American Picture Books, Cassondra Leeport
Building Confidence Of Academic Library Staff In The Selection Of Culturally Authentic Native American Picture Books, Cassondra Leeport
Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
This study aimed to explore the confidence and ability of library staff to select and identify culturally authentic Native American picture books. The researcher, a self-identified Native American, developed a tool designed to assist in library staff in identifying key elements of a picture book that lend themselves to a work being culturally authentic. Assisting patrons in selecting materials is a key element in the library profession. The setting of this research is a university with a large Professional Education Program as well as a documented dedication to serving Native students and surrounding tribal communities and the participants of the …
The Theory Of Dispositions In Filmmaking And Leadership, Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson
The Theory Of Dispositions In Filmmaking And Leadership, Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson
Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
Inclusive media arts education should be accessible for all young people so that they can be successful citizens of this media-rich, media-saturated world. Issues surrounding access and exclusion are complex. What barriers contribute to exclusion within media arts education programs? The purpose of this study is to determine how best to create more inclusion in media arts education through leadership practices. More specifically, how do we become more inclusive in filmmaking practice, and what is the role of leadership in that endeavor? This study strives to determine how leadership best serves a highly successful inclusive media arts organization, and to …
Developing A Curriculum For Tefl 107: American Childhood Classics, Kendra Hansen
Developing A Curriculum For Tefl 107: American Childhood Classics, Kendra Hansen
Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
In the last few decades, schools have begun to teach culture concurrently with language. Many teachers see value in teaching culture along with language. However, there are few guidelines on what to teach and what materials to use when incorporating culture into a language class. The purpose of this study is to examine the cultural experiences of native English speakers in the United States to develop a curriculum for the TEFL 107 American Childhood Classics course at Minnesota State University Moorhead. A survey was administered to the student body and the results analyzed with descriptive statistics to discover the most …
Comstock House Tour Script Adaptation For Non-Native Speakers Of English, Aura Lee Mohror
Comstock House Tour Script Adaptation For Non-Native Speakers Of English, Aura Lee Mohror
Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
This project seeks to increase the accessibility of a historic site to non-native speakers of English. The ultimate goal of this project is twofold: to draw in more attendees from a currently non-museum-attending population to a particular historical site and to provide non-native speakers of English with an understandable local history and language learning experience. The Comstock House in Moorhead, MN is exploring ways to increase its attendance by reaching out to new Americans and immigrants. A focus group composed of students in Moorhead´s adult ESL courses participated in a tour experience after which they provided feedback regarding the content …
Undergraduate Bulletin, 2019-2020, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Undergraduate Bulletin, 2019-2020, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Undergraduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 2013-2014, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletin, 2013-2014, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Online Bulletin, 2011-2012 (2011), Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Online Bulletin, 2011-2012 (2011), Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 2008-2010, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletin, 2008-2010, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 2006-2007 (2006), Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletin, 2006-2007 (2006), Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 2004-2006 (2004), Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletin, 2004-2006 (2004), Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 2002-2004 (2002), Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletin, 2002-2004 (2002), Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 2000-2002 (2000), Minnesota State University Moorhead
Graduate Bulletin, 2000-2002 (2000), Minnesota State University Moorhead
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No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 1998-2000 (1998), Moorhead State University
Graduate Bulletin, 1998-2000 (1998), Moorhead State University
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 1996-1998 (1996), Moorhead State University
Graduate Bulletin, 1996-1998 (1996), Moorhead State University
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 1995-1996 (1995), Moorhead State University
Graduate Bulletin, 1995-1996 (1995), Moorhead State University
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Graduate Bulletin, 1993-1995, Moorhead State University
Graduate Bulletin, 1993-1995, Moorhead State University
Graduate Bulletins (Catalogs)
No abstract provided.
Oral Interview Of Alvin Arneson, Alvin Arneson
Oral Interview Of Alvin Arneson, Alvin Arneson
Oral Interviews
Interview with Alvin Arneson on schools and farming during the 1920s and 1930s, and his involvement in progressive politics in North Dakota and Minnesota.