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Improving Fourth Graders' Attitudes Toward Leisure-Time Reading And Increasing Book Involvement, Deborah A. Beck
Improving Fourth Graders' Attitudes Toward Leisure-Time Reading And Increasing Book Involvement, Deborah A. Beck
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
This practicum describes a reading program that was developed and implemented by the author to improve attitudes toward leisure-time reading with an increased book involvement among elementary students. A target group of 30 students in a fourth grade self-contained class was established for the program. The program contained three basic strategies for improving attitudes toward leisure-time reading with an increased book involvement; read aloud session conducted by teachers, parents, and other adults; daily sustained silent reading periods; and the keeping of a student reading log. The writer measured success by comparing students' pre and post attitude surveys, pre and post …
Development Of A Generic Model Aimed At Building Self-Love Among Para-Alcoholic Native American Children, Claralynn Merino
Development Of A Generic Model Aimed At Building Self-Love Among Para-Alcoholic Native American Children, Claralynn Merino
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
This report describes an alternative program for building self-love among Native American para-alcoholic, elementary school age children. There is a need to increase awareness of the para- alcoholic behaviors existing in young Native American students. The epidemic of alcoholism on the reservation affects all the children and increases the need for nurturing and love. In a culture where touch is limited, prevention strategies are important. The dysfunctional home and community environment should not interfere in a child's ability to learn. Co-dependent children deal daily with their public self and real self, and need outlets to relieve their tensions. The Love …
Organizing A Program To Increase Fitness Levels In Fourth Grade Students, Warren A. Bell
Organizing A Program To Increase Fitness Levels In Fourth Grade Students, Warren A. Bell
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
A high percentage of students have scored low on health-related fitness tests in the areas of Upper Body Strength and Cardio- Respiratory Endurance. Utilizing the Chrysler/AAU Fitness Program (1989) to screen the students, the author developed a means to supplement physical education classes once or twice per week to improve fourth graders’ fitness levels. After developing and implementing a Runner’s Club and a Fitness Course that was supervised by the fourth grade classroom teachers on an every-other-day basis for 10 weeks, the author was able to significantly improve health related fitness test scores, Appendices include Turkey Trot Guidelines, Pre-Test Fitness …
Increasing Verbal Participation And Self-Concept Through Teaching Across The Curriculum, Linda A. Wolfe
Increasing Verbal Participation And Self-Concept Through Teaching Across The Curriculum, Linda A. Wolfe
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education ETD Archive
The high percentage of students lacking verbal participation in schools and experiencing a low self-concept in an above achieving third grade class was addressed by the implementation of teaching strategies across the curriculum. The target group of 25 students was involved in social studies, science, and expressive language activities that were designed to increase verbal participation and self-concept. In addition, the target group engaged in weekly self-concept activities with the school counselor. The comparison of The Student Tally of Participation prior to and after implementation showed the average verbal participation measuring at 60 percent which was four percent above the …