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Reading Comprehension In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Natasha K. Miller Dec 2014

Reading Comprehension In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Natasha K. Miller

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Pedagogical Perceptions Of Classroom Performance In The Teacher Evaluative Process: A Mixed Methods Study, Kim Makeba Hinckson Pendleton Dec 2014

Pedagogical Perceptions Of Classroom Performance In The Teacher Evaluative Process: A Mixed Methods Study, Kim Makeba Hinckson Pendleton

South Florida Education Research Conference

This sequential explanatory, mixed methods research design examines the role teachers should enact in the development process of the teacher evaluation system in Louisiana. These insights will ensure teachers are catalysts in the classroom to significantly increase student achievement and allow policymakers, practitioners, and instructional leaders to direct as learned decision makers.


Teaching Grammar In Context, Danielle Goodman Dec 2014

Teaching Grammar In Context, Danielle Goodman

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


The Use Of Video Self-Modeling As An Intervention To Teach Rules And Procedures To Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kerry Ann Wittel Mrs. Dec 2014

The Use Of Video Self-Modeling As An Intervention To Teach Rules And Procedures To Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Kerry Ann Wittel Mrs.

South Florida Education Research Conference

The Use of Video Self-Modeling as an Intervention to Teach Rules and Procedures to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.


Using Guided Notes To Improve Academic Performance In A Chemistry Inclusion Classroom, Monica M. Trujillo Dec 2014

Using Guided Notes To Improve Academic Performance In A Chemistry Inclusion Classroom, Monica M. Trujillo

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Using Music To Teach Reading Fluency With Kindergarten Students, Kristen M. Rodriguez Dec 2014

Using Music To Teach Reading Fluency With Kindergarten Students, Kristen M. Rodriguez

South Florida Education Research Conference

Using Music to Teach Reading Fluency with Kindergarten Students


Fine Motor Skill Interventions For Teaching Handwriting, Cindy Morris Dec 2014

Fine Motor Skill Interventions For Teaching Handwriting, Cindy Morris

South Florida Education Research Conference

On my poster board I will display various samples of my student's writing to demonstrate their improved abilities due to my physical hand exercise.


Reading And Parental Involvement, Alicia A. Molina, Mayleen Baluja, Marielena Gurdian Dec 2014

Reading And Parental Involvement, Alicia A. Molina, Mayleen Baluja, Marielena Gurdian

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Expanding Vocabulary And Improving Comprehension Through The Use Of Graphic Organizers, Mistique N. Hernandez Dec 2014

Expanding Vocabulary And Improving Comprehension Through The Use Of Graphic Organizers, Mistique N. Hernandez

South Florida Education Research Conference

Expanding Vocabulary and Improving Comprehension Through the Use of Graphic Organizers


Singing About Expected Behaviors For Group Instruction, Alexis L. Gregory Dec 2014

Singing About Expected Behaviors For Group Instruction, Alexis L. Gregory

South Florida Education Research Conference

The proposed study will be displayed on a poster board that contains the research methods and results due to the use of music intervention with students with ASD.


Utilizing Real Objects To Increase Reading Comprehension In Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Sheila R. Bravo Dec 2014

Utilizing Real Objects To Increase Reading Comprehension In Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Sheila R. Bravo

South Florida Education Research Conference

This poster presents the results of a study conducted to evaluate the effects of pairing read-alouds with real objects related to stories read to students with significant cognitive disabilities to increase reading comprehension skills. The participants are four elementary students. The target audience is special education teachers.


Poster Proposal - Music Intervention, Molly Anne Brannon Dec 2014

Poster Proposal - Music Intervention, Molly Anne Brannon

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Queer Theory Or Queer Choice Of Identification?, Jennifer Kross Dec 2014

Queer Theory Or Queer Choice Of Identification?, Jennifer Kross

South Florida Education Research Conference

The definition and nomenclature used in queer theory have become distorted from their initial meanings and intents.


Perspective Transformation Theory And The Donald Woods Experience: From Racist To Anti-Apartheid Activist, Merlene V. Reid Dec 2014

Perspective Transformation Theory And The Donald Woods Experience: From Racist To Anti-Apartheid Activist, Merlene V. Reid

South Florida Education Research Conference

This paper chronicles White South African journalist Donald Woods’ life (1933-2001) as he transformed from holding racist beliefs that Blacks were “people who were there to be your servants,” to becoming one of his country’s leading anti-apartheid activists. Adult learning and development via perspective transformation theory are explored.


Creating A Partnership With Parents Of Ell Students In Order To Promote Increased Parent Participation, Roberto Alonso, Ana Resillez, Adriana Marquez, Susan Rivero Dec 2014

Creating A Partnership With Parents Of Ell Students In Order To Promote Increased Parent Participation, Roberto Alonso, Ana Resillez, Adriana Marquez, Susan Rivero

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Sferc 2014: Proceedings Of The 13th Annual South Florida Education Research Conference, College Of Education, Florida International University Dec 2014

Sferc 2014: Proceedings Of The 13th Annual South Florida Education Research Conference, College Of Education, Florida International University

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


The Effectiveness Of An Intervention Package On Math Computation, Nathaly Ossa, Martha Pelaez Dec 2014

The Effectiveness Of An Intervention Package On Math Computation, Nathaly Ossa, Martha Pelaez

South Florida Education Research Conference

Abstract: Four second-grade students participated in a B-A-B withdrawal single-subject design experiment. The intervention package implemented consisted of three components: self-monitoring, performance feedback, and reinforcers. Participants completed math probes across phases. Accuracy and productivity was recorded and calculated. Results demonstrated the intervention package improved accuracy and productivity for all participants.


Positive Effects Of Peer Modeling And Positive Reinforcement On Healthy Food Intake In Elementary School Children, Kiera Ingalls, Martha Pelaez Dec 2014

Positive Effects Of Peer Modeling And Positive Reinforcement On Healthy Food Intake In Elementary School Children, Kiera Ingalls, Martha Pelaez

South Florida Education Research Conference

The current study aims to discover the effects of “Food Dudes” peer modeling videos and positive reinforcement on vegetable consumption using a delayed multiple baseline design across subjects. Results suggest peer modeling and positive reinforcement as effective means to increase vegetable intake.


Analysis Of Students’ Misconceptions And Error Patterns In Mathematics: The Case Of Fractions, Zoe A. Morales Dec 2014

Analysis Of Students’ Misconceptions And Error Patterns In Mathematics: The Case Of Fractions, Zoe A. Morales

South Florida Education Research Conference

This study analyzed three fifth grade students’ misconceptions and error patterns when working with equivalence, addition and subtraction of fractions. The findings revealed that students used both conceptual and procedural knowledge to solve the problems. They used pictures, gave examples, and made connections to other mathematical concepts and to daily life topics. Error patterns found include using addition and subtraction of numerators and denominators, and finding the greatest common factor.


The Experience Of “Bottoming”: Considerations For Identity And Learning, Craig M. Mcgill, Joshua Collins Dec 2014

The Experience Of “Bottoming”: Considerations For Identity And Learning, Craig M. Mcgill, Joshua Collins

South Florida Education Research Conference

Bottoms—Gay men who prefer to be penetrated, sexually—are more stigmatized than other gay men, and may develop and experience identities differently than other gay, bisexual, or heterosexual men. This paper explores intrinsic dispositions and extrinsic motivations that may lead bottoms to perform and embody psychosocial and sexual identities in intimate, interpersonal, and social contexts.


Minding The Gap: Trending Toward Older Online Students, Cyntianna C. Ortega, Janet Chavez Dec 2014

Minding The Gap: Trending Toward Older Online Students, Cyntianna C. Ortega, Janet Chavez

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Changing Corporations: The Role Of Hrdm, Fatima Beamonte Dec 2014

Changing Corporations: The Role Of Hrdm, Fatima Beamonte

South Florida Education Research Conference

An exploration of how current HRDM managers can stimulate change in order to motivate social justice.


The Relationship Between Online And In Person Ged Preparatory Courses, Jocelyn Y. Messerschmidt Dec 2014

The Relationship Between Online And In Person Ged Preparatory Courses, Jocelyn Y. Messerschmidt

South Florida Education Research Conference

Courses are taken in order to prepare for the General Educational Development Test. These courses are offered traditionally and virtually. The actual test must be taken in-person regardless of whether an individual took preparatory courses virtually or traditionally. This paper will explore the benefits and obstacles that each method of delivering instruction has.


The Effects Of Intensive Interactive Writing Instruction And Self-Monitoring Skills On Students’ Ability To Write A Complete Sentence Independently, Patricia Walters Dec 2014

The Effects Of Intensive Interactive Writing Instruction And Self-Monitoring Skills On Students’ Ability To Write A Complete Sentence Independently, Patricia Walters

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Increasing The Amount Of Time That Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities Are Authentically Engaged During Art Instruction, Keri P. Porter Mrs. Dec 2014

Increasing The Amount Of Time That Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities Are Authentically Engaged During Art Instruction, Keri P. Porter Mrs.

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Using A Differential Reinforcement Program In A High School Self-Contained Classroom Of Students With Autism To Increase Student On-Task Behavior., Barry M. Erstein Mr. Dec 2014

Using A Differential Reinforcement Program In A High School Self-Contained Classroom Of Students With Autism To Increase Student On-Task Behavior., Barry M. Erstein Mr.

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Incorporating An Ipad To Facilitate Letter Recognition And Enhance Academic Achievement, Meiky Morales Ramirez Dec 2014

Incorporating An Ipad To Facilitate Letter Recognition And Enhance Academic Achievement, Meiky Morales Ramirez

South Florida Education Research Conference

The Annual South Florida Education Research Conference is a presentation of scholarly work by students and faculty of member institutions and the community.


Doctoral Students: Online, On Time, And On To Graduation, Susan Adragna, Kelly Gatewood, Karen Rinelli, Karen Zelbovitz Dec 2014

Doctoral Students: Online, On Time, And On To Graduation, Susan Adragna, Kelly Gatewood, Karen Rinelli, Karen Zelbovitz

South Florida Education Research Conference

Increased numbers of students are enrolling in online doctoral programs. Although students enroll for a variety of reasons, many do not persist to the dissertation phase. The results of this quantitative study can guide the development of retention strategies for students who are at risk of academic failure in doctoral programs.


The Effects Of Copy-Cover-Compare Intervention On Students’ Spelling Abilities In A 3rd Grade, General Education Classroom Setting, Nicole R. Neto Dec 2014

The Effects Of Copy-Cover-Compare Intervention On Students’ Spelling Abilities In A 3rd Grade, General Education Classroom Setting, Nicole R. Neto

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Users Acceptance Of Online Enrollment Processes In A Higher Education Institution, Luis F. Rodriguez Dec 2014

Users Acceptance Of Online Enrollment Processes In A Higher Education Institution, Luis F. Rodriguez

South Florida Education Research Conference

Little is known about students’ perceptions of online enrollment processes. Student satisfaction is part of the assessment required for accreditation, but evidence suggests that college administrators are oriented to retention and graduation rates rather than to consumer perception. The purpose of this descriptive quantitative study was to develop and validate a model that enables the measurement of online enrollment processes by the analysis of the students’ perceptions. The theoretical framework used to support this study was the process virtualization theory while the conceptual framework was based on Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). TAM is the most valid framework for studying user …