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The Quest For Alternatives To U.S. Education Reform, William B. Dyke
The Quest For Alternatives To U.S. Education Reform, William B. Dyke
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Recruiting, Teaching, And Inspiring Middle School Male Choral Singers, Katrina Faulstich
Recruiting, Teaching, And Inspiring Middle School Male Choral Singers, Katrina Faulstich
Honors Theses and Capstones
This paper addresses the social stigmas behind boys singing in chorus, particularly at the middle school level. It outlines ways to change these stigmas and inspire boys to want to sing in chorus. Single-gender classes, teaching boys about their changing voices, and using approachable male role models are all discussed in detail.
Games Worth A Thousand Words: Critical Approaches And Ludonarrative Harmony In Interactive Narratives, Travis Pynenburg
Games Worth A Thousand Words: Critical Approaches And Ludonarrative Harmony In Interactive Narratives, Travis Pynenburg
Honors Theses and Capstones
This thesis provides a brief summary of contemporary approaches to the study of interactive narratives. After criticizing the approaches of ludology and narratology, the thesis speaks of the advantages of studying ludonarrative harmony and dissonance. Finally, an example of ludonarrative critique is given focusing on the game Journey by thatgamecompany.
Teaching English Language Learners From China, Abigail Pavlik
Teaching English Language Learners From China, Abigail Pavlik
Honors Theses and Capstones
This research paper attempts to provide American teachers with important background information for teaching English language learners from China. The research is presented primarily for ESL teachers, but much of it would also be useful for any teacher or professor working with students of this description. The paper proceeds by exploring similarities and differences between 1. Chinese and English, 2. Chinese and American culture, and 3. Chinese and American education or "classroom culture," considering all along the way the implications for teaching and working with these students.