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The Effect Of Scaffolding On Children's Oral Language Development, Ana Villaurrutia

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

This was a quasi experimental nonequivalent control group design used with 71 subjects in two Head Start center settings. LAP-D assessment results were also taken in account for the purpose of comparison regarding the dependent variable. The subjects were children 4 and 5 years old who were attending classes in two different Head Start centers. These subjects were students from 2 classrooms from Center One and 2 classrooms from Center Two. In Center One, teachers were trained in the use of scaffolding techniques, whereas in Center Two teachers had no training on scaffolding techniques. An analysis of variance procedure was …

The Effect Of A Family Literacy Parental Involvement Intervention On Oral Language Development, Azucena C. Escobar

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

The subjects that participated in this study were 36 Hispanic children who attended Head Start Programs. The participants were 4 and 5 year olds from four classrooms. An intervention, training of parents regarding literacy activities was implemented in the study to determine the outcome of parental involvement on oral language development. This researcher implemented parental training prior to the treatment. Parents were to provide their children with oral language intervention for fifteen to twenty minutes, three times a week. These activities took place at the children's home from March through June of 2004. Children's oral language development was determined using …

Nebline, November/December 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Local Efforts to Promote Good Health
What Parents Can Do
Tax Planning Update for 2004
Don’t Forget to Winterize Your Underground Sprinkler System
Management Pays Better Than Labor
Management = Planning for the Future
Helping Trees Through Winter
Sources of Man-Made Chemicals in Drinking Water
How to Hire an Arborist
Tips on Storing Firewood
Tips on Turkey Preparation
WINTER FRUIT GLAZE Recipe
How to Cook a Turkey the Day Before Serving It
GREEN ONION AND CORN BREAD STUFFING Recipe
Simple Tip to Avoid Scratches When Storing Nonstick Skillets
Cooking Tools Class Oct. 26
President’s Notes — Janet’s Jargon
Household Hints: …

Nebline, October 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Discover 4-H, Discover You!
Five Ways to Join 4-H!
Nebraska Wild Fruit and Nut Jam Oct. 2
Ten Rules for Planting Trees
Garden Guide: Things to do this month
Direct Seeding Hardwood Tree Species
Storing Sweet Potatoes
Watch for Deer When Driving, Especially at Dawn and Dusk
Head Lice Resources You Can Trust
Nebraska Water Facts
The Hazards of Biting Fleas
Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collections
The Hazards of Biting Fleas
Prepare Bins and Equipment Before Harvest
“Grapes” is October Rural Living Clinic
Add Lime This Fall for Next Spring’s Alfalfa
Finding Forgotten Food
National Popcorn Poppin’ Month
Camp Abbott: …

Nebline, September 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

What if You Could Access Extension’s Educational Resources at the Push of a Button?
Sorting Through Internet Clutter
What Users Are Saying
Garden Guide: Things to do this month
Good, Low-Maintenance Trees to Plant
Herbal Festival
Aster Yellows on Purple Coneflower
Ladybugs, Ladybugs, Fly Away Home! Please!
Composting Indoors with Worms
Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Packed Lunch Pizzazz!
Sports Mix Recipe
Adding A Rainbow To Your Diet
President’s Notes — Janet’s Jargon
Household Hints: Chill Out with an Efficient Fridge
FCE News & Events
Stress Affects Adolescents Too
Plan Now for Holiday Spending
Values
St. Johnswort is Increasing in …

Nebline, August 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

People’s Choice 4-H Awards
“My Pond Won’t Stay Full!”
Terminating Farm Leases
Put Farm Leases in Writing for Legal Protection
“Ponds” is August Rural Living Clinic
Treating Bee Stings
How Effective are DEET Repellents?
Tree Squirrels - Tricksters and Troublemakers
Found an Underground Yellow Jacket Nest? Proceed with Care!
Summer Fruits and Veggies: Q & A
“Healthy One Dish Dinners for 1, 2, 4 or More”
President’s Notes — Janet’s Jargon
Household Hints: Lower Your Lighting Costs
FCE News & Events
More Tools for Student Success
Helping a Child Ease Back Into School
Getting Ready for the New School Year …

Two Teachers Implement One-To-One Computing: A Case Study, Abigail Garthwait, Herman Weller

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Nebline, July 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Tips, Tools and Travel-Safe Foods for Summer Food Safety
Frozen Custard Ice Cream Recipe
2004 “Great Plants” Plants of the Year
Black Spot of Rose
Garden Guide
West Nile Virus: Elderly at Risk
Using DEET Repellents Safely
Is your Acreage or Farm a Mosquito-Breeding Site?
Effect of Increasing Energy Prices on Irrigation Costs
Watch for Blister Beetles in Alfalfa
Pesticide Container Recycling
New Rules for CRP—Acres Can Be Used for Hay or Pasture
Pouring Quality Concrete
Drinking Water Bacteria
Control of Muskrat Damage in Ponds
“Private Drinking Water Systems” is July Rural Living Clinic
Cool It! Use a Refrigerator/ Freezer …

Nebline, June 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Better Safe Than Sorry
Safety in the Home
Controlling Bagworms
Propagation of Shrubs from Softwood Cuttings
Garden Guide: Things to do This Month
2004 Perennial Plant of the Year
Brighten Your Outdoor Area With Hanging Baskets
President’s Notes — Janet’s Jargon
Household Hints: Water Saving Measures
More Tools for Student Success
What Has Happened to Family Time?
Respect
Effect of Increasing Energy Prices on Farming Costs
Pesticide Container Recycling
“Small Scale Animal Feeding” is June Rural Living Clinic
The Nebraska LEAD Program
Wheat Plot Tour June 10
Examine Trees For Insect, Disease Problems
Septic Tanks Must Be Pumped By Certified …

Trading Roles: Teachers And Students Learn With Technology, Janet Fairman

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Nebline, May 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

UNL Termite Workshops Can Help You Make Better Decisions About Termites
Controlling Yellow Nutsedge
Garden Guide: Things to do this month
Annual Vines in the Landscape
Blue Flowers for the Garden
Garter Snakes are Urban Snakes
Keep Unwanted Bird Flocks from Dropping In
Backyard Wildlife: How to Attract Birds with Nest Material
May is Time to Control Leafy Spurge
Scrap Tire Collection May 15 & 16
Fertilizing Grasses in Pastures
Wheat Plot Tour June 10
Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Pioneer Farm Family Awards
Pay Attention to Utility Lines When Planting Trees
Slime Flux in Trees
Bittersweet Vines, Colorful But Invasive
Growing …

Funding For Success: The Cost Of Delivering A Quality Education In Maine’S Small Rural Secondary Schools, Debra M. Allen

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Nebline, April 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Nose Printing as a Method of Cattle Identification
Eye-Catching Technology
Henbit or Ground Ivy- How to Tell the Difference
Night-Blooming Flowers
Garden Guide: Things To Do This Month
Growing Parsley
Competing with Ants for Kitchen Counter Space? You May Have Odorous House Ants
Everything Homeowners Need to Know About Termite Control
Spring Turkey Hunting Workshop
2004 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Look For Vole Damage
Fertilizing Grass Pastures and Hay Lands
Liming Acid Soils – pH and Buffer pH
Scrap Tire Collection May 15 & 16
Give Trees a Chance with Proper Weed Control
Utility Tractor Recall
Daily Tractor Maintenance
Use …

The Relationship Between Maine School Administrative Unit Size, Costs, And Outcomes, David L. Silvernail, James E. Sloan

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

Maine should be very proud of its public school system. Without question, since passage of the Sinclair Act in 1957, Maine has made great strides in the last 45 years in improving the quality of its public schools, and in expanding educational opportunities for more and more of its children. Maine citizens have increased their investment four-fold in their public schools since 1960; from approximately $1,870 per pupil in today's dollars to over $8,000 per student in 2002-03. At present, Maine spends approximately $900 more per student than the national average. And this investment has paid off. Year in and …

Nebline, March 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

All-American Selections: 72 Years of Award-Winning Plants
Nature, the Ultimate Recycler
Scrap Tire Collection Announced
Guidelines for Farm Debt
Roosting Starlings are a Nasty Problem
UNL Beekeeping Programs for 2004
Cats in the Neighborhood Can be a Nuisance, Harmful to Local Wildlife
Ants on the Web
Eating GREEN on St. Patrick’s Day
Easy PB & Banana Waffles Recipe
Oh Those Darn Portion Sizes
Tea Time! - Brewing a Tasty (& Healthy!) Cup of Tea
Eating Dairy Products May Help Children Control Their Weight
President’s Notes – Janet’s Jargon
Household Hints
FCE News & Events
National Poison Prevention Week is March …

The Condition Of K-12 Public Education In Maine 2004, Paula B. Gravelle, David L. Silvernail

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Laptop Use By Seventh Grade Students With Disabilities: Perceptions Of Special Education Teachers, Walter J. Harris, Lori Smith

Maine Education Policy Research Institute

No abstract provided.

Nebline, February 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Lancaster County Benefits from a Year-Round Farmer’s Market
Computerized Financial Record Keeping Workshops
Check Condition of Stored Grain
The Dream of Country Living
Attracting Birds with Proper Habitat
Urban Agriculture is Branch of Modern Sustainable Agriculture
Power Tool Safety
See “Red” on Valentine’s Day
Strawberry Sauce Recipe
Golden Apple Oatmeal Recipe
A Healthy Plate - What Does It Look Like?
No-Salt Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix
President’s Notes – Janet’s Jargon
Household Hints: Keep Heating & Cooling Costs Under Control
FCE News & Events
Sharing Meals Important to Building Family Unity
Ease Parenting During Teen Years With Communication, Involvement
A Caring …

Resources To Support And Expand Native American Kindergarteners Shared Reading Experiences Integrated With Open Court Unit 6, Stephanie Lynn Hull

All Graduate Projects

Relevant literature pertaining to shared reading, the benefits of shared reading, shared reading and the diverse learner and recommendations for the Native American learner was studied. The need for using culturally relevant material in the classroom and creating a positive learning environment for Native American students was discussed. A project utilizing shared reading strategies in the kindergarten classroom was created for teacher use in the Mount Adams School District. The project included the integration of culturally relevant stories with the objectives of Open Court Unit 6. The project also included a list of resources available from the Harrah Elementary School …

Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival, Karen Rowell, Rosemary Chance, University Of Southern Mississippi

Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival Programs

The program for the thirty-seventh annual Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival held on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 2004.

Reconfiguring Childhood Boys And Girls Growing Up Global, Cindi Katz

Publications and Research

Children are a spur, a commitment, a way of imaging the future—but all too often these sorts of phrases just rattle around a vacuum, their utterance the beginning and end of the commitment. We emphasize “the best interests of the child,”but this gloss provides a moral imperative to all manner of uncompleted projects and unfulfilled policies. Likewise, the use of children’s images or presence in public forums of all types gives a patina of honorableness to practices and plans that never actually make good on the promissory note of childhood. The 1992 Rio Earth Summit is a notable example. Such …

Writing In The Kindergarten Classroom : It Can Be Done!, Stephanie Kartman

Graduate Research Papers

When discussing early writing Vicki Spandel (2001) brings up the following very important point: "We need to notice the little things (not just the big milestones) and put them to work to encourage our young writers, who are often doing much more than they get credit for'' (p. 321 ).

This project was built upon the idea that teachers would support writing through various instructional methods such as interactive, shared, and direct writing instruction. These activities are meant to supplement the Marion Independent School District kindergarten curriculum.

Reflections About My Second Year Of Teaching Reading, Molly Melloy Recker

Graduate Research Papers

On the second day of school, I realized that four students had entered my first grade classroom – reading. As that school day concluded, at the beginning of my second year of teaching, I remember sitting down at my desk, and thinking to myself, "Now what?" These were not the students I was expecting.

In this paper I explain how I adapted my reading beliefs and teaching practices to meet the challenge the four students posed to me. I describe each student, and their reading behaviors. Next, I discuss perspectives about early literacy, in order to examine my beliefs in …

A Case Study Of Organizational Change At Riverview Early Childhood Center, Jaclyn Yetmar

Graduate Research Papers

This study examined the need for change in an organization and the obstacles which must be overcome. The reasons for change were discussed in regard to Riverview Early Childhood Center of Webster City, Iowa. Guidelines were presented for change agents to use in accomplishing change within an organization. Conclusions were drawn from the literature and recommendations were made for organizations in facilitating change from within.

Catalogue 2004-2005, Bank Street College Of Education

Graduate School of Education

This course catalog from a past academic year is a resource for referring to previous course offerings, degree requirements, institutional policies, and more.

Implementing Writer's Workshop In A Kindergarten Classroom, Katie Hauschildt

Graduate Research Papers

Can children be taught to write in kindergarten? Should children be taught to write in kindergarten? How do you teach children to write in kindergarten? These and many other questions about the appropriateness of writing and how to teach writing have been swirling around the education community for many years. As a kindergarten teacher I myself began wondering about these questions and how to answer them. I was intrigued by the idea of providing a framework in my classroom that would encourage emerging readers and writers to create and manipulate their own text.

In an effort to better understand the …

Initiating Experiences With Clay And Drawing As Dynamic Conversations, Jane Tingle Broderick

ETSU Faculty Works

No abstract provided.

Phonemic Awareness In The Kindergarten Classroom, Shelly Jelinek

Graduate Research Papers

There are two objectives that I hope to meet with the completion of this project. The first is to provide teachers with phonemic awareness activities to supplement the Marion Independent School District early childhood and/or elementary curriculum. The second objective is to provide activities that meet the requirements of my district's phonemic awareness assessment.

Nebline, January 2004

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Rural Living Carries Rewards, Responsibilities
Monthly “Acreage Insights” Clinics Focus on Rural Living Topics
Caring for Florist Azaleas
Garden Guide
Starting Avocado Seeds
Growing Norfolk Island Pines
Prevention and Control of Rabbit Damage
Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!
Birds Need Water in Winter Too
Use Compact Fluorescent Lamps to Save Energy
Crop Protection Clinic Scheduled for Jan. 7
Off-Farm Income Important to Farm Families
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Sorghum Seminars Scheduled
Use Portable Generators Carefully
Unused and Abandoned Wells
Put In The Big Rocks First!
Touchdown Beef Chili Recipe
10,000 Steps for Health
Serving Soup - Safely!
Tips for …