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Mentoring And Student Achievement In After-School Programs, Joy Allyn Oaks
Mentoring And Student Achievement In After-School Programs, Joy Allyn Oaks
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Children who encounter reading difficulties are often given supplemental instruction through school programs of various kinds. Because of a need to assist struggling readers, an after-school program that focused on remedial reading through mentoring was created for sixth and third grade students. Through the review of the literature, it was found that well structured mentoring can provide positive benefits for both mentors and their proteges. The review of the literature also suggested that reading skills can be enhanced and developed through mentorship. The program's goals were to have students reading at grade level, develop positive attitudes, pursue hobbies, and acquire …
Investigating Dynamic Assessment Implications For The Regular Classroom Teacher, Timothy Kevin Enfield
Investigating Dynamic Assessment Implications For The Regular Classroom Teacher, Timothy Kevin Enfield
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The purpose of this study was to explore the use of dynamic assessment within a regular classroom instructional setting, by a classroom teacher. The results showed that while dynamic assessment was an effective way of assessing and intervening with students and revealed relevant information about the effects of teacher expectations on student efforts, its potential value for the classroom teacher relied on the assessors knowledge of, and familiarity with the specific cognitive deficits being exhibited by the students. Implications for classroom use of dynamic assessment are discussed.
The Relationship Between School Learning Climate And Student Achievement, Craig Stanley Olson
The Relationship Between School Learning Climate And Student Achievement, Craig Stanley Olson
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Based on the review of the literature and research, the relationship of school learning climate and student achievement is explored. Common ideological, organizational, and leadership factors characteristic of high-achieving, "effective" schools are identified and their relationships examined. Ideological factors identified are: 1) A belief that all students are expected by staff to reach high levels of achievement; 2) A belief that individual and school-wide performance on achievement tests is an appropriate goal and measure of school effectiveness; and 3) A belief that self-concept is an important factor in student achievement. Organizational factors identified are: 1) High degree of trust; 2) …