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Differentiation In The Content-Area Classroom For English Language Learners, Robyn M. Warner
Differentiation In The Content-Area Classroom For English Language Learners, Robyn M. Warner
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This paper explores the idea of using differentiation strategies in the content-area classroom to improve reading skills and comprehension. In particular, this thesis explores methods and strategies that can be used in the classroom to help address the individual needs of English language learners (ELLs). A broad range of experts in curriculum, differentiation, and English language acquisition were consulted in the development of this review, which synthesizes the research on ELLs’ needs, differentiation, and differentiation strategies for ELL readers. The models for best teaching practices are then placed within a ninth grade language arts unit.
Pathways To Reflection: Exploring The Reflective Analytical Practices Of Novice Teachers, Emily Hayden
Pathways To Reflection: Exploring The Reflective Analytical Practices Of Novice Teachers, Emily Hayden
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This mixed methods study explores reflective practices of novice teachers teaching in a University Reading Clinic. Novices’ reflective practices are compared to those of experienced teachers in a pilot study. A theoretical model of novices’ reflective practices is developed and tested. Twenty-three novices wrote structured reflections after each teaching week. Theoretical coding identified six themes: Description, Confidence, Locus of Control, Adaptations, Discourse,Transfer. Graduated scoring and ANOVA explored trends, correlations, effects among themes. Confidence followed a significant linear trend. Adaptations, Discourse, Transfer followed significant quadratic trends. Significant correlations were found between Description-Discourse, Locus of Control-Discourse, Locus of Control-Adaptations, Discourse-Adaptation Slope. Significant …