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Undergraduate Research Conference

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2019

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Voices From The Field: Regarding Elementary Teachers, Traci Christine Dorsett Apr 2019

Voices From The Field: Regarding Elementary Teachers, Traci Christine Dorsett

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Purpose-to explore what the most important advice new teachers will want to know before entering the field of elementary education.

Research questions: (1) What is the most reoccurring advice given from the teachers surveyed? (2) What were similarities and differences that occurred between teacher candidates and teachers?


The Effects Of Poverty: Children And Education, Elizabeth Hamilton Apr 2019

The Effects Of Poverty: Children And Education, Elizabeth Hamilton

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At the Boys and Girls Club of Nacogdoches, it is obvious that poverty is well known to the children, as this program aims to help low-income families. The concept addressed in the following presentation is the affect poverty has on a child and their education. Through academic literature and personal experience, the author was able to explain how poverty can affect a child’s development, academic performance, and behavior. Lastly, recommendations will be made on how the Boys and Girls Club can improve parent and school involvement, as well as improve the volunteer experience.