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Developing Resilience In The Elementary School Classroom, Ellen Ferrin
Developing Resilience In The Elementary School Classroom, Ellen Ferrin
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Explores the ways in which elementary school teachers can help their students develop the skills associated with resilience. For this study, an extensive literature review was conducted and surveys were completed by twelve elementary school teachers in Washington, Oregon, California, and New York.
Connecting The Strands Of Wampum, Marissa Corwin
Connecting The Strands Of Wampum, Marissa Corwin
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Documents the development of the author's philosophies and strategies as she formed a methodology for teaching social studies content about Native Americans in New York State.
Addressing Invisibility Of Asian-American History And Cultural Heritage In North American School Curricula : A Curriculum Guide, Kathryn Eliza Harris
Addressing Invisibility Of Asian-American History And Cultural Heritage In North American School Curricula : A Curriculum Guide, Kathryn Eliza Harris
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Presents a curriculum guide for upper elementary students (5th grade) including rationale and background research on need for critically informed multicultural education, an overview of the history of Chinese immigrants in the United States, origin and prevalence of Asian-American stereotypes, and underrepresentation of Asian-Americans in curriculum.
Building And Strengthening Ties In The Community Through Service-Learning Opportunities, Lori Auletta
Building And Strengthening Ties In The Community Through Service-Learning Opportunities, Lori Auletta
Graduate Student Independent Studies
The author gives an overview of the activities of a service-learning club she formed at an independent school as well as the expansion of the service-learning into the curriculum and the efforts to integrate the community into the events at the school.
Working On Social And Emotional Issues By Bringing Theater And Improvisation Into The Early Childhood Classroom, Mark Penina
Working On Social And Emotional Issues By Bringing Theater And Improvisation Into The Early Childhood Classroom, Mark Penina
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This study addresses the need for a social-emotional curriculum through theater techniques and improvisation to help children develop confidence, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence. Includes history of theater and improvisation, review of programs in the field, and an original curriculum for an early childhood/pre-kindergarten setting as well as field-based reflections and a list of suggested resources for integrating social and emotional wellness into the early childhood setting.
Going Public : Authentic Teaching And Learning Through Publication, Katherine Concotta Donahue
Going Public : Authentic Teaching And Learning Through Publication, Katherine Concotta Donahue
Graduate Student Independent Studies
As the burdens of high-stakes testing and teacher evaluation systems move toward more quantitative measures, it is even more pressing to preserve the sanctity of creative teaching and learning endeavors. It is with this in mind that the author strives to present a collaborative, project-based learning experience that is at once authentic and aligned to nationally recognized standards for excellence in teaching and learning.
Passion And Compassion : Teaching First Graders Reading Comprehension Through Kindness And The Works Of Kevin Henkes, Salvi Muzio
Passion And Compassion : Teaching First Graders Reading Comprehension Through Kindness And The Works Of Kevin Henkes, Salvi Muzio
Graduate Student Independent Studies
A literature review in the field of reading comprehension combined with a research-based curriculum created based on the experts and the author's personal experiences both in the classroom as a teacher and a student.
After-School Cooking Curriculum : Fruits & Vegetables, Lauren Cooke
After-School Cooking Curriculum : Fruits & Vegetables, Lauren Cooke
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This thesis is an after-school cooking curriculum for 2nd or 3rd graders focusing on fruits and vegetables. The curriculum's primary goal is to help students discover a love of food as opposed to studying the health benefits of eating well.
Rockin School : An Audio, Visual, And Kinesthetic Approach To General Education Through Music, Tobias Gebb
Rockin School : An Audio, Visual, And Kinesthetic Approach To General Education Through Music, Tobias Gebb
Graduate Student Independent Studies
A research study that aims to show that the use of music with content embedded in the lyrics within regular classroom lessons can be an effective tool to improve student enthusiasm, engagement, memory, performance, and test scores.
The Case For Anti-Bias Preschool And Curriculum For Teachers, Children And Families : Thriving And Learning In A Diverse Child-Led Environment, Nicole Robbins
The Case For Anti-Bias Preschool And Curriculum For Teachers, Children And Families : Thriving And Learning In A Diverse Child-Led Environment, Nicole Robbins
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Attempts to make the case for the design of an anti-bias preschool. The paper looks at the specific age when young children begin to notice similarities and differences pertaining to physical characteristics, social-economic characteristics, cultural characteristics and developmental variations. It explores the impact formal anti-bias education can have in the preschool setting. This includes impacts on children, families, and teachers. Recommendations are provided in the form of a teacher -training module that includes practical tips as well as an example of an anti-bias curriculum.
Curriculum Design In The Urban Arts Classroom; Can The Common Core Standards Be The Great Equalizer For Arts Education? : A Research Paper And Studio Art Unit Study, Kathleen Kennedy
Graduate Student Independent Studies
The purpose of this research is to present a case for developing Common Core Standards for the arts as an avenue to increase universal access to quality arts education regardless of a student's geographic or socioeconomic background.
"For The First Time, All Over Again" : Reading Classic Children's Literature With Contemporary Children, Julia Hope Martin
"For The First Time, All Over Again" : Reading Classic Children's Literature With Contemporary Children, Julia Hope Martin
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This thesis explores a simple question: what happens when modern children are exposed to the "canon" of great children's literature for the very first time? How will contemporary children process and engage with texts that are over fifty years old? Using qualitative research with her own classroom of second graders, the author sets out to explore student reactions as they discovered a selected set of exemplary children's literature.
Manhattan Monarch, Melinda Chan
Manhattan Monarch, Melinda Chan
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Manhattan Monarch is an original children's book intended for early childhood students ages four years and up. It is the story of a Monarch butterfly floating high above the cityscape who invites the reader on an adventure through Manhattan. Includes colorful photographs that capture the butterfly's migration all the way from Manhattan to Mexico.
An Alphabet Of The Arts, Jessica Barksdale
An Alphabet Of The Arts, Jessica Barksdale
Graduate Student Independent Studies
The purpose of this project is to create an arts resource book, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, for classroom teachers.
An Evaluative Study Of Family Guides And Subsequent Design Of A Multi-Museum Third Grade Explorer's Guide, Katherine Hillman
An Evaluative Study Of Family Guides And Subsequent Design Of A Multi-Museum Third Grade Explorer's Guide, Katherine Hillman
Graduate Student Independent Studies
The idea for this project began with the evaluative study of a cultural organization's family guide. The results of that study, garnered from interviews with and observations of families, serves as the inspiration for a newly designed family guide intended for third graders and their families. The guide incorporates several museum visits with NY State Social Studies Scope and Sequence criteria and is based on personal teaching experience, age-relevant developmental guidelines, theoretical influences, a literature review of family learning and current family guides, as well as the results of the evaluative study.
Immigration At The Core : A Curriculum For Fourth Grade, Ma'ayan Eckstein
Immigration At The Core : A Curriculum For Fourth Grade, Ma'ayan Eckstein
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This curriculum provides educators with a framework for teaching fourth grade students about immigration in the United States between 1880 and 1924. It is designed to align with state-issued curricular guidelines for social studies as of 2012.
Roof Top Garden Play Space, Karolyn Crutchfield
Roof Top Garden Play Space, Karolyn Crutchfield
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Throughout this unit, the author's kindergarten and first grade students had hands on experience with growing a variety of plants. As students were exposed to the variety of plants through the garden project, they were able to determine what plants needed to survive and flourish. Additionally, they focused on how plants help people, animals, and insects and explored what effect plants have on the ecological balance of the earth.
Steady Bodies Active Minds : A Resource For Using Yoga And Mindfulness In The Classroom, Clare Murchison
Steady Bodies Active Minds : A Resource For Using Yoga And Mindfulness In The Classroom, Clare Murchison
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This paper seeks to provide a resource for teachers to use the practices of yoga and mindfulness effectively in their elementary classrooms.
"En La Tierra De IráS Y No VolveráS..." : Using Spanish-Language Folktales As A Foundation For Lasting Biliteracy, Timothy Becker
"En La Tierra De IráS Y No VolveráS..." : Using Spanish-Language Folktales As A Foundation For Lasting Biliteracy, Timothy Becker
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Many dual language teachers struggle to find the Spanish-language resources they need to foster true biliteracy. This project begins to address this problem by offering an annotated bibliography of some appropriate Spanish language literature for the dual language classroom. It also includes a rationale and bibliography and provides suggestions for using the texts to teach students to identify the literary theme and to analyze the language structures used.
Natural Science In Our School Environment : Being Five And Being A Scientist, Danielle L'Heureaux
Natural Science In Our School Environment : Being Five And Being A Scientist, Danielle L'Heureaux
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This independent master's project is a proposal of an integrated science curriculum for five and six year olds. The curriculum is divided into four units: natural/manmade, living/non-living: animals, living/non-living: plants, and change.
A Study Of Bridges For Second Graders, Christopher Mera
A Study Of Bridges For Second Graders, Christopher Mera
Graduate Student Independent Studies
A curriculum designed to inform students on the science and uses of bridges and to stimulate investigation into these topics. It contains planned lessons, trips and trip sheets, worksheets, and discussion topics and focus questions that are necessary for teaching this topic.
Sounds In The Neighborhood : A Curriculum For Six And Seven Year Olds, Rachel Rubinow
Sounds In The Neighborhood : A Curriculum For Six And Seven Year Olds, Rachel Rubinow
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This study of the sounds in the neighborhood comes from a larger neighborhood study within the first grade class. Students will have the opportunity to gain more information about the neighborhood by solely listening to the sounds and making sense of these sounds.
Lesson Study At The Bank Street School For Children, Ryan Harrity
Lesson Study At The Bank Street School For Children, Ryan Harrity
Graduate Student Independent Studies
Lesson study, the primary form of professional development in Japan, is receiving increased attention in the U. S. Its efficacy in Japan is well documented, and it has been successfully implemented in the U. S. Other educator-scholars have adequately argued for its use in American schools. What is needed, however, is more documented evidence of its implementation and outcomes, as well as school-specific frameworks for conducting lesson study in various schools, especially independent schools. There has been extensive documentation of lesson study in public schools across the U. S., but none, as we know, in independent schools. This paper establishes …