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Recess Preparation And Reflection For Supporting Social Connectedness, Elizabeth Teasdale Wells
Recess Preparation And Reflection For Supporting Social Connectedness, Elizabeth Teasdale Wells
Scholarly and Creative Works Conference (2015 - 2021)
This project examines the effects of how recess preparation and reflection can be focused on providing students an opportunity to connect socially and strengthen overall happiness. By investigating the role social satisfaction plays in a child’s life during recess, educators may gain knowledge about how to foster social connectedness for every child. While most studies about recess focus on a child’s level of physical activity or negative behaviors, researchers have yet to investigate recess as a place to improve a child’s well-being and social satisfaction. This study was conducted at an elementary school through qualitative interviews and observations. Teachers, administrators, …
The Effects Of Yoga Practice And Classroom Management In An Elementary School Setting, Gail L. Willits
The Effects Of Yoga Practice And Classroom Management In An Elementary School Setting, Gail L. Willits
Scholarly and Creative Works Conference (2015 - 2021)
Overall performance and well-being among student populations can be attributed to a decrease in stress and anxiety levels. Recent studies show a strong correlation between stress reduction using yoga movement, breathing and meditation. A calmer, focused and attentive classroom promotes an environment where both teacher and student experience less disruption. Limited research also supports a positive effect of yoga practice among students exhibiting symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Inattentiveness, impulsive and adverse behaviors can be successfully treated with yoga. Short interventions can offer students the coping skills needed to promote better self-esteem and confidence in learning and achievement …
Post Hoc Analysis: Increasing Pre Kindergarten Students Letter Recognition Through Use Of Tablet Applications In A Private School Setting, Corrie C. Giugni
Post Hoc Analysis: Increasing Pre Kindergarten Students Letter Recognition Through Use Of Tablet Applications In A Private School Setting, Corrie C. Giugni
Scholarly and Creative Works Conference (2015 - 2021)
Preschool students are preparing for kindergarten. This involves getting them ready socially, emotionally and academically. The kindergarten curriculum is demanding and the expectation is that students enter school knowing many aspects related to language arts. The problem at the preschool level is that children need to master letter recognition and letter sounds. The literature reveals that using technology before they are school age can be very beneficial to the preschool students (Kol, 2012). According to Nemeth and Simon (2013) it is important for teachers to have many instructional tools to meet the needs of their students. Using electronic tablets is …
A Position Paper On Preschool Experience Vs. No Preschool Experience: Long Term Effects On Academic And Social Readiness Of Children, Dionne C. Estes
A Position Paper On Preschool Experience Vs. No Preschool Experience: Long Term Effects On Academic And Social Readiness Of Children, Dionne C. Estes
Scholarly and Creative Works Conference (2015 - 2021)
Despite federal and state investments in early education intervention programs, achievement gaps continue to afflict the education system with children from low-income families having a greater need of a high quality preschool education. When children from poor families move through the education system starting off behind, the chances of academic success becomes increasingly difficult, as the education gap increases year after year and they fall farther behind. By the time these students enter high school, they are so far behind they are unable to catch up and meet the grade level requirements, causing many of them to give up and …