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A Comparison Of Two Teaching Methodologies In A Middle School Algebra Classroom, Kristina L. Tucky
A Comparison Of Two Teaching Methodologies In A Middle School Algebra Classroom, Kristina L. Tucky
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This study was an attempt to determine if a change in teaching methodology would have a positive effect on the outcome, as measured by a chapter test, of an algebra class. The research involved a pretest-posttest control group design of two sections of an eighth grade algebra class. The control group received the standard instructional practice, known as the "direct method", while the treatment group received the same "direct method" and additional "constructive" methodology in the form of manipulatives and group reading of the subject matter. No statistical difference was found between the means of the two classes on the …
Family Mathematics Night, Ann M. Cartwright
Family Mathematics Night, Ann M. Cartwright
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The purpose of this project was to develop a family mathematics night program that would encourage parental involvement in mathematics education thus, enhancing student achievement in mathematics. Parents attending the program would: (a) become familiar with the current mathematics program used by their children; (b) learn mathematics games to play at home with their children; and (c) be introduced to various child appropriate, mathematics web sites on the Internet. Much of the material presented was recapped in a miniguide to fourth grade mathematics that was given to all the families. This guide is a tool for the parents to use …
Retaining Nevada's High Risk Youth In High School, Pat Spadaro
Retaining Nevada's High Risk Youth In High School, Pat Spadaro
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The primary goal of dropout prevention programs is to prevent as many students from leaving school as possible. The percentage of individuals leaving Nevada schools without obtaining a regular diploma is among the highest in the nation (Schmidt & Barr, 2004, p. 9). The primary methodology employed in this project was Content Analysis (Leedy & Ormrod, 2005). In Content Analysis, the researcher identifies specific examples of selected characteristics in similar documents defining the characteristics more clearly. Each item is then broken down into smaller manageable segments to be analyzed separately (Leedy & Ormrod, 2005, p. 142). This research reviewed documents …
Inclusion Models In Elementary Physical Education, Wendy Storm
Inclusion Models In Elementary Physical Education, Wendy Storm
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Over the last 30 years the number of disabled students being placed in regular education settings has increased dramatically, as has the severity of their disabilities (Greenwood & French, 2000). With the integration of students into regular education classrooms, practitioners are challenged to provide adequate supports to insure beneficial learning environments. According to Public Law 105-17 all students must be provided elementary physical education (pecentral.org). The law does not distinguish between students who are classified as "“special education students" and those who are classified as general education students. This study investigates the development and implementation of inclusion practices for special …
An Investigation Of Developmentally Appropriate Methods In Teaching Drawing, Mark Esguerra
An Investigation Of Developmentally Appropriate Methods In Teaching Drawing, Mark Esguerra
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This is an investigation sought to identify developmentally appropriate teaching methods in drawing instruction. This study assessed the different methods in teaching the fundamentals of drawing to two groups of 5th grade classes at Our Lady of Las Vegas School in Las Vegas, Nevada. The "control" group was taught by the drawing methods presented by Edwards (1979), while the "experimental" group was taught employing standard methods. Their drawing skills were assessed using a rubric that measured their success in the following four dimensions of drawing: perspective, proportion, value and composition. The study utilized the pretest-posttest control group design (Leedy & …
An Investigation Of Relationships Between Oral Reading Rate And Reading Comprehension, Karen F. Rimkus
An Investigation Of Relationships Between Oral Reading Rate And Reading Comprehension, Karen F. Rimkus
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Quantitative research methods were used including observations and tallies of reading rates, data compilation, generation of scatterplots, and descriptive statistical analysis of the results. The research focused on observations of 69 fourth graders from two fourth grade classes in a private parochial elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada. The students each read a 198-word passage to measure oral reading rate. A positive relationship between oral reading rate and reading comprehension was then determined. As a result, teachers may be able to use an oral reading rate test to design curriculum before the Terra Nova achievement test is administered in September. …
Geographic Adventures: An Interdisciplinary Fourth Grade Geography Unit, Janet Campbell
Geographic Adventures: An Interdisciplinary Fourth Grade Geography Unit, Janet Campbell
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The need for increased geographic literacy in an age of globalization and the decline in geographic literacy among people in the United States have created an educational challenge that should be addressed aggressively in the K-12 curriculum. One roadblock to improvement of geographic instruction is the subject centered instruction designed to accommodate standardized testing. The isolation of subject materials in the educational process limits students' understanding and topic relevance. Canatsey (1999) suggested that the study of geography can create relationships among multiple subjects and that the resulting connections lead to a greater understanding of geography, as well as the other …
Application Of Differentiation And Universal Design For Learning In The Second Grade Science Curriculum, Tami Wootton Flach
Application Of Differentiation And Universal Design For Learning In The Second Grade Science Curriculum, Tami Wootton Flach
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Differentiated instruction (DI) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) are philosophies that serve as teaching methodologies that address the needs of diverse learners in the regular classroom. Furthermore, DI can be used to engage students in instruction through different modalities, appeal to different interests, and use varied rates of instruction along with varied degrees of complexity. Also, UDL is an extension of DI, wherein the teacher provides alternatives that are built into the curriculum and suitable for most students. Additionally, the UDL model can be supported by the six principles of effective curriculum (Kame'emui & Simmons, 1999) to design curricular …
Teaching Drama In The Esl Classroom, Lisa A. Collins
Teaching Drama In The Esl Classroom, Lisa A. Collins
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In the following study, the author describes the effectiveness of teaching drama techniques to English as a Second Language high school students. A review of literature is provided that demonstrates how integrating ESL teaching strategies with those of drama enhances language acquisition. The end product of the study is a 1 semester drama unit which meets standards of learning established by the Colorado Department of Education. It includes specific examples, source material, and worksheets which accommodate a variety of learning styles and levels. Students will learn to work cooperatively, develop an ability to retain information, and increase literacy skills by …
Speech Communication: A Case To Make Speech A Required Course For Secondary Graduation, Emily K. Campbell
Speech Communication: A Case To Make Speech A Required Course For Secondary Graduation, Emily K. Campbell
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The research project examines how courses in speech communication tend to affect students. The author specifically considers how courses in speech affect student test scores, understanding in other core courses, employability in the work force, preparation for college, and self worth. Prior studies, testimonials, and an informal study from the 2004 National Forensic League National Tournament are used to support the case. The intent of the presentation is to persuade school officials to start, strengthen, or save local forensics programs.
Standards Based Integrated Mathematics Activities: A Resource Guide For Second Grade Teachers, Angela Doty
Standards Based Integrated Mathematics Activities: A Resource Guide For Second Grade Teachers, Angela Doty
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This author used knowledge gained from a review of literature, best practices, and personal teaching experience to create a resource of 30 integrated mathematics activities for second grade teachers. Each of the 30 activities contains stated objectives, standards addressed, materials needed, detailed instructions, applicable worksheets, and a suggested scoring guide. These activities are designed for second graders and are adaptable for first, third, and special needs students. The activities in the resource correlate with the Colorado Model Content Standards for Mathematics as well as CSAP preparation activities.
Parent-Teacher Communication: Best Practices For First-Year Teachers, Catherine Tuholski
Parent-Teacher Communication: Best Practices For First-Year Teachers, Catherine Tuholski
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The purpose of this project was to develop a handbook containing the best practices in parent-teacher communication for first-year teachers (or any other person seeking further knowledge on this subject). According to The MetLife Survey of The American Teacher (2004-2005), new teachers reported the greatest challenge they face is communicating with parents. They also included it was the area in which they were the least prepared. The literature review covers research dating back nearly 30 years on practices veteran teachers and practitioners used for improving parent-teacher communication. The content of the handbook covers (a) the initial meeting; (b) building relationships; …
Total Physical Response Storytelling And The Teaching Of Grammar Rules In Second Language Instruction, Angela M. Dettenrieder
Total Physical Response Storytelling And The Teaching Of Grammar Rules In Second Language Instruction, Angela M. Dettenrieder
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This project examines methodologies of second language instruction such as The Natural Approach, Total Physical Response, Total Physical Response Storytelling, The Grammar Translation Approach, and Communicative Language teaching. Research is presented on brain research and how it relates to second language acquisition. The author of the project presents a detailed explanation of Total Physical Response Storytelling, and explains why it is an effective method of second language instruction when combined with the teaching of grammar rules.
Shaping Academic Success: Understanding The Interrelationship Between Intelligence Beliefs, Motivation, Learning, And Achievement, Susan Harris Warner
Shaping Academic Success: Understanding The Interrelationship Between Intelligence Beliefs, Motivation, Learning, And Achievement, Susan Harris Warner
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The findings of recent studies in the area of achievement indicate that the motivation to learn contributes to academic success, apart from intelligence, individually and significantly. While the early motivational theorists concluded that cognitive skills and abilities were factors of intelligence, and that behavioral and psychosocial attributes were factors of motivation, the more contemporary motivational researchers have found that the belief one holds about intelligence influences both cognition and behavior, more powerfully than previously estimated. Presented here are the main social cognitive components of motivation: (a) competence beliefs and self-efficacy, (b) attributions, (c) intrinsic motivation, and (d) achievement goals. The …
Teachers' Attitudes Toward Inclusion In The Regular Classroom, Rebecca J. Kaisler
Teachers' Attitudes Toward Inclusion In The Regular Classroom, Rebecca J. Kaisler
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Historically, individuals and members of specific groups have always been denied equality in the society in which they live. Denials for equality have been based upon a person's: (a) gender, such as women's suffrage (b) race, such as Rosa Parks and her fearless refusal to give up her seat on a bus; and (c) age, the current trend of some companies to enforce a mandatory retirement age upon employees, even if they are still productive. Currently, a similar equality issue is at stake because of the policy to include disabled students into the regular classroom with their nondisabled peers. As …
A Teacher's Guide To Understanding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd), Alaina L. Hollis
A Teacher's Guide To Understanding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd), Alaina L. Hollis
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Over the past decade, cognitive and behavior problems, characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, have affected millions of children around the world. Collectively, these symptoms are referred to as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; [American Psychiatric Association, 1994), and it is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder (Barkley, 1990). The collective problems that define ADHD contribute to one of the most complex childhood disorders of this time (Goldstein & Goldstein, 1998). Typically, the symptoms of ADHD are exacerbated in school settings where high demands are placed on children. Because ADHD is so prevalent in academia, teachers need to …
Motivational Techniques For At Risk Students In An Online Secondary Environment, Adria D. Trembly
Motivational Techniques For At Risk Students In An Online Secondary Environment, Adria D. Trembly
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This applied project addresses the issues related to at risk youth turning to the Internet as a means to obtain their high school diplomas. A review of literature examines the pros and cons of the virtual high schools, motivational theory, how to apply motivational techniques to the online setting, and methods that can be employed by online instructors to increase learner motivation and participation. The review results in a presentation by the author to fellow online instructors at the Fort Washakie Virtual High School with suggestions on how the teacher can increase the motivation of the student body who is …
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator And Learning In Secondary Classrooms, Holly Frank
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator And Learning In Secondary Classrooms, Holly Frank
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Students and educators have different learning styles based on personality type. Because many of the 16 types identified in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator may be present in any given classroom, it is important for educators be aware of their own personality type and related learning and teaching styles, and also be able to recognize their students' behaviors and learning preferences based on their knowledge of the MBTI and its dichotomous pairs of preferences. In this project, this researcher attempted to create a way to equip educators with information about the implications of individual personality types and learning styles in …
Teacher's Perceptions Of A Scientifically Based Reading Program Compared To An Optional Reading Program, Christine Donner
Teacher's Perceptions Of A Scientifically Based Reading Program Compared To An Optional Reading Program, Christine Donner
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
While the methods of teaching reading are constantly changing due to advancements, the purpose of this research has been to determine the effectiveness of two particular reading methods that are currently being practiced. The "scientifically based" reading program demands explicit and systematic instructional strategies as outlined in the No Child Left Behind Act-Reading First Grant while the optional reading method allows the teacher to selected reading material, time allocations, and reading techniques based on local objectives and expectations (Nevada Reading First). Based on a questionnaire, which examines teacher's perceptions of their reading program, this project compares both advantages and disadvantages …
Physical Fitness Levels In Girl's Sixth Grade Physical Education, Alicia R. Griffin
Physical Fitness Levels In Girl's Sixth Grade Physical Education, Alicia R. Griffin
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Every year more and more children become clinically overweight. One vital aspect of a child's overall health is their fitness level. This paper explores the correlation between cardiovascular activity and fitness levels. The research will be conducted at Monaco Middle School in two periods of sixth grade physical education. Pre and post fitness testing were used to evaluate fitness levels. The fourth period class will receive increased amounts of cardiovascular activities several days a week. The fifth period remained on the standard physical education schedule. The conclusion is made that there may be a correlation between the amount of cardiovascular …
Balanced Teaching: The Role Of Caring In Effective Teaching, Holly A. Nase
Balanced Teaching: The Role Of Caring In Effective Teaching, Holly A. Nase
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Despite a rich history of research and reform, educational scholars have not yet formulated a working definition of effective teaching that encompasses the complexities of the learning process. Today, as policy makers demand measurable outcomes, teachers are increasingly aware of their need to be effective in motivating their students to achieve. In order to do so, teachers need to establish balanced practices that incorporate all three of the domains of learning: (a) affective, (b) behavioral, and (c) cognitive. Currently, the emphasis is on the behavioral and cognitive aspects of learning, but, frequently, the affective aspects are ignored. However, affect plays …