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Response To Intervention And Implementing Early Math Intervention Programs, Megan Souther
Response To Intervention And Implementing Early Math Intervention Programs, Megan Souther
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The Response to Intervention (RtI) model has transformed the methodology behind education and the way teachers instruct their students. This model focuses on giving students the instruction they need before the gap between them and their peer' increases. This model was created using a three tier system. All students within a school receive instruction at one of these tiers. Many intervention programs have been created to help teachers instruct students at each of these tiers and in each content area. Unfortunately for teachers it can be overwhelming to decide which of these programs are going to make the biggest difference …
Educational Implications Of High Stakes Testing, Nicole S. Caldwell
Educational Implications Of High Stakes Testing, Nicole S. Caldwell
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Student achievement has always been a critical concern in education, but it has become a particularly passionate issue since the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002. As a result of the act, standardized tests have become high stakes, and the futures of students, teachers, and schools have been put on the line. Research indicates that there are many negative implications of high stakes testing. The PowerPoint presentation developed for this project serves as an introduction to these implications and provides ideas for alternative assessment techniques. The target audience for this project is teachers, administrators, law makers, …
Transitioning A Lutheran Elementary School To Meet The Needs Of English Language Learners And Their Families: The First Two Years, Sara L. Doyle
Transitioning A Lutheran Elementary School To Meet The Needs Of English Language Learners And Their Families: The First Two Years, Sara L. Doyle
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The number of students in American schools whose first language is not English has grown dramatically in the past twenty years. Crawford (2004) reports that the Number of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students nearly doubled in the 1990s. According to Crawford, the number of LEP students in 2001 was more than 8 percent of the K-12 enrollment in American public schools. Goldenberg reports (2008) that in 1990 one in 20 public school students was an English Language Learner (ELL) and in 2008 the figure was one in nine. According to demographers that number could rise to one in four within …
Utilizing Mentoring To Promote Leadership Growth And Development In A Corporate Environment, Laura K. Paris
Utilizing Mentoring To Promote Leadership Growth And Development In A Corporate Environment, Laura K. Paris
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The existing level of corporate leadership talent is inadequate to sustain successful business enterprises. Inexperienced leaders and managers have limited access to resources and opportunities to gain experience. Training programs are insufficient to promote the development of leadership skills. A mentoring program can address the gaps in leadership development in corporate environments. Relevant literature on mentoring was utilized to develop a recommendation on a mentoring program for leadership growth and development. A PowerPoint presentation was created to illustrate the recommended model.
Workshop To Support Vertical Articulation At Discovery Canyon Campus, Niki Miscovich
Workshop To Support Vertical Articulation At Discovery Canyon Campus, Niki Miscovich
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This project is presented in the form of a PowerPoint, which is designed to guide reading and writing teachers at Discovery Canyon Campus through a work session on curriculum alignment. The researcher reviews research on how vertical articulation and aligned curriculum contributes to higher student achievement as well as strategies for effective professional development sessions for teachers. The project is part of the longer process of developing an aligned curriculum at the researcher's school, which encompasses grades kindergarten through 12. The goal of this second step in the process is to evaluate the current curriculum against state standards so teachers …
The Role Of Engineering Graphics In The Civil Engineering Technology Curriculum, Charles F. Didomenico
The Role Of Engineering Graphics In The Civil Engineering Technology Curriculum, Charles F. Didomenico
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This author presents the concept that the basic mechanical drawing course at Pueblo Community College is no longer relevant to the graphics skills required in industry and should not be a prerequisite in the civil engineering technology curriculum. A review of literature reveals that basic mechanical drawing courses are not routinely integrated into civil engineering technology programs in the Colorado Community College System. The literature shows that the majority of programs in the community college system utilize computer aided drafting as the prerequisite. Alternatively, as a replacement, the author presents a hybrid mechanical drawing-computer aided drafting (CAD) curriculum that integrates …
Techniques For Addressing Gender Cognitive Differences In The Elementary Classroom, Nichole R. Brooker
Techniques For Addressing Gender Cognitive Differences In The Elementary Classroom, Nichole R. Brooker
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From conception, the male and female brains develop differently. Due to these differences, current research shows methods of teaching should be examined and modified to accommodate both genders' learning needs. Educating teachers on the brain diversities between the genders is essential for opportunities in establishing a positive classroom atmosphere. In this project, the author has created an interactive workshop for new and experienced teachers to explore the vast differences between the male and female brain, and what those differences mean in the classroom. The interactive workshop will be a full day workshop where the teachers will be presented with facts …
Techniques To Promote Active Learners In Introductory Philosophy Courses: A Curriculum For A Philosophy 101 Course, David R. Des Armier Jr.
Techniques To Promote Active Learners In Introductory Philosophy Courses: A Curriculum For A Philosophy 101 Course, David R. Des Armier Jr.
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In this research project, the author presents a curriculum for a Philosophy 101 college course that implements active learning techniques to enhance and motivate student learning. Teaching introductory philosophy is a difficult task due to the intricate nature of the subject matter. Teachers must discover instructional strategies that transmit philosophical knowledge more effectively beyond the employment of traditional teaching methods, such as a lecture, to their students. Based on this author's research, active learning methods can provide an effective instructional technique for those who teach introductory philosophy courses. The curriculum in Chapter 4 provides a framework for teachers to implement …
The Influence Of Journaling On Self-Actualization And Creative Expression, Ann G. Williamson
The Influence Of Journaling On Self-Actualization And Creative Expression, Ann G. Williamson
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This project is intended to comment on the importance and affect of keeping a journal on the process of becoming self actualized and in the creative expression endeavor from a feminine perspective. It is this author's perception that keeping a journal is a relevant and crucial factor in these two areas of human development. Journaling aids in critical, analytical, reflective thinking and affords an opportunity for creative expression as evidenced by the large number of published journal keepers. The life and writings of Virginia Woolf is used as a case study. Her life and collected writings support the premises noted …
Teaching English As A Second Language Students Literacy: A Comprehensive Literacy Model For Monolingual Educators, Kristen M. Rodgers
Teaching English As A Second Language Students Literacy: A Comprehensive Literacy Model For Monolingual Educators, Kristen M. Rodgers
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This research project, utilizing both primary and secondary sources, provides teachers with effective methods and activities to develop literacy in a monolingual classroom for English as a second language (ESL) students. The literacy methods and activities within this research project are broken into the five components of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension) and writing. The conclusion of this research project provides teachers with the necessary steps to enhance literacy instruction for ESL students.
English Language Learners And The Development Of The English Language Learner Curriculum, Robyn Rioux
English Language Learners And The Development Of The English Language Learner Curriculum, Robyn Rioux
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English Language Learners struggle on a daily basis upon entering United States schools. The delivery of ELL content has been addressed on a regular basis; however, the design of ELL curriculum does not receive adequate attention. In this project, the author created a Power Point presentation that assists educators with a foundation of origin for ELLs, addresses the need for concentration of ELL curriculum development, reminds the audience of textbook bias, and presents a variety of coteaching models. The presentation is designed for elementary educators, although it may be adapted to any level.
A Mentor Program To Improve Performance And Retention Of Customer Service Representatives, Colette R. Garcia
A Mentor Program To Improve Performance And Retention Of Customer Service Representatives, Colette R. Garcia
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The purpose of this project was to add an additional tool to supplement classroom training for customer service representatives (CSRs) at a large insurance company. Research has shown that customer service survey results are negatively impacted by a lack of knowledge and experience in CSRs. A mentor program was designed to provide new CSRs with support immediately after completion of formal training, which allows them to gain experience, knowledge and confidence in a protected environment, before joining the customer service unit.
Teacher Efficacy And Its Impact On Student Achievement, Carissa Freeman
Teacher Efficacy And Its Impact On Student Achievement, Carissa Freeman
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It is apparent that student achievement is of great concern to the stakeholders of the U.S. educational system. School reform not only heavily depends on teachers, but their belief in their own ability to impact student achievement, otherwise known as teacher efficacy. Teacher leaders, administrators, and policy makers have examined various philosophies, methodologies and strategies to support efficacious teachers so that their talent and skills are retained within the classroom, and thereby positively impact student achievement.
The Importance Of Integrating Curriculum Disciplines In Middle School Classrooms, Amanda Vanni
The Importance Of Integrating Curriculum Disciplines In Middle School Classrooms, Amanda Vanni
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Integrated curriculum has been a method of teaching towards student interest and success for over 50 years (Beane, 1992). Research has shown that integrated curriculum positively effects students' test scores and content area grades, and for this reason has become a widely promoted curriculum reform strategy. Parker (2007) observes that the real world does not fragment problems into specifically designated content areas, yet students are taught to engage in their "math brain or social studies brain" (p. 1) for fragmented periods of time and then switch their thinking skills in jolted one hour blocks of time. Instead, Parker (2007) addresses …
Strategies To Help Subject Matter Experts Become Master Trainers, Molly Everman
Strategies To Help Subject Matter Experts Become Master Trainers, Molly Everman
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Subject matter experts (SMEs) are often called on in the modern workplace to train other employees in their area of expertise. SMEs often do not have the training or teaching skills needed to perform this task successfully. As a result, SMEs often fall into training traps. In this project, the author attempted to solve this problem by designing a PowerPoint presentation of strategies SMEs can use. This presentation addressed the areas of greatest importance to SMEs who are in a training role. The areas this presentation addresses are adult learning, the role SMEs play, and training solutions.
Identification Of Hispanic American Students And Students Of Poverty For Gifted And Talented Programs, Katherine E. Hageman
Identification Of Hispanic American Students And Students Of Poverty For Gifted And Talented Programs, Katherine E. Hageman
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For decades, experts have discussed an educational gap between Anglo Americans and Culturally Diverse Americans. While this gap is apparent in scores on standardized tests, it is also observed in the underrepresentation of culturally different students identified for gifted and talented programs. A PowerPoint presentation was developed to inform both novice and experienced educators of: (a) current means of identification of gifted and talented students, (b) demographics that indicate change is needed, and (c) changes that may reduce the underrepresentation of Hispanic American and impoverished students in gifted and talented programs. It is the belief of this researcher that, with …
The Importance Of Professional Development For Secondary Content Area Classroom Teachers, Kelle N. May-Garst
The Importance Of Professional Development For Secondary Content Area Classroom Teachers, Kelle N. May-Garst
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In this applied project the focus is on the importance of professional development for secondary classroom teachers. The author first reviews some of the issues involved with educating English as a second language (ESL) students in public education. Then the importance of professional development for secondary content area teachers is addressed. Finally, a presentation, along with handouts, is presented about how a year of guided professional development can be used to help secondary content area teachers improve their instruction.
Advantages And Objections To Charter Schools: Are These Schools Of Value As Schools Of Choice, Kenneth E. Williams
Advantages And Objections To Charter Schools: Are These Schools Of Value As Schools Of Choice, Kenneth E. Williams
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This researcher examined the value of charter schools as viable alternatives to public schools and as schools of choice. A PowerPoint presentation was created in which the researcher analyzes the debate on schools of choice and the issuing authority for charter schools. Highlights of the research include discussions on the advantages of charter schools in relation to: a) students with learning disabilities, b) teachers in charter schools, and c) parental satisfaction. The researcher responds to the most frequently voiced arguments against charter schools and urges support for charter school legislation in states where charter schools are not operating.
The Importance Of A Good Home Literacy Environment, Colleen Vaughan
The Importance Of A Good Home Literacy Environment, Colleen Vaughan
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The ability to read is the most valuable and important skill for a child to acquire. A child who is an accomplished reader will be a good student and successful adult. Teachers spend countless hours teaching children to read, but without cooperation from parents or caregivers, children may still not become proficient readers. Practice reading needs to happen at school and in the home. Therefore, it is imperative that every child has a good home literacy environment. The purpose of this project was to develop a handbook for a child to take home to his parents or caregivers to convince …
English As A Second Language: Issues And Strategies: Issues And Strategies: Issues And Strategies, Thomas O. Satter
English As A Second Language: Issues And Strategies: Issues And Strategies: Issues And Strategies, Thomas O. Satter
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
In this report, the author presents a review of currently used English as a Second Language (ESL) instructional strategies and presents the current research results on how well students who are taught with these strategies do compared to native English speakers. A presentation and pamphlet are provided that can be given to school district administration personnel to help educate them on current ESL integration strategies and issues. The author finds that, according to current research results, bilingual instruction is the single most effective ESL program. However, these bilingual instruction programs are difficult to staff and have been the target of …
The Use Of Goals To Influence Student Achievement, Dana M. Sorensen
The Use Of Goals To Influence Student Achievement, Dana M. Sorensen
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"Personal success in life comes from being able to set and achieve realistic positive goals" (Mountain, 1998, p. 1). Even though many people understand the power of goals in their personal lives, typically, goals are ignored in education, and educators miss the chance to harness the power of goals to increase student achievement. It takes a conscious effort to establish, assess, and keep the language of the goals in the forefront of academic discussions during the year. Teachers must be able to have difficult conversations and focus on student learning and as Reeves (2004a) stated: "no teacher or staff member …
Establishing Classroom Community At The Intermediate Level, Melissa Culver
Establishing Classroom Community At The Intermediate Level, Melissa Culver
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The contents of this research project contain information, directed towards teachers and other educators, regarding the establishment of classroom community at the intermediate level. Within this project contain research regarding such establishment and the benefits of this type of learning environment, a presentation covering all major points of this topic, and the results of classrooms that have established this kind of community. Implications and conclusions of this project are also included; in that, the research gathered and the presentation given were a success. Based on the research given in the presentation, educators agreed that this was a positive thing to …
Intrinsically Motivated Classrooms A Perspective For Teachers, Kelly Wagner
Intrinsically Motivated Classrooms A Perspective For Teachers, Kelly Wagner
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Students who are intrinsically motivated are more successful than students who are reliant on extrinsic motivators. Educators are in many ways responsible for the success of their students. It is the responsibility of the teacher to create an environment where students are motivated to learn. This work contains a guidebook focused on how educators can create a classroom environment where students are intrinsically motivated. Teachers can use this guidebook as a tool in their classroom. It provides specific as well as general strategies that can be implemented in elementary through high school classrooms to create an environment where students are …
Examining The Effectiveness Of Computer Animations As A Tool In Teaching High School Introductory Chemistry, Carl G. Bailey
Examining The Effectiveness Of Computer Animations As A Tool In Teaching High School Introductory Chemistry, Carl G. Bailey
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Computer animations may provide educators with a viable way to address chemistry's abstract nature. Current research suggests that students benefit from even short exposure to computer animations of molecular events. This applied study examined the potential benefit of using computer animations to enhance traditional teaching techniques. Two groups of students, one taught with computer animations and one taught without computer animations, completed the same assessments. Statistical analysis of the assessments provides evidence that the use of computer animations leads to improved student comprehension of microscopic processes and their relationship to macroscopic phenomena occurring in gases.
Standards Base Art Curriculum For Sixth Grade Students, Lori Llerandi
Standards Base Art Curriculum For Sixth Grade Students, Lori Llerandi
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This research project represents an overview of how a rich art curriculum can enhance the general physical and emotional development of adolescents, thereby enriching their overall educational experience. The curriculum is based on the Colorado Model Content Standards for the Visual Arts. The lesson plans within the curriculum encompass ceramics, drawing, painting, fused glass, sculpture, and bookmaking. Many of the lesson plans in this project also incorporate mathematics, literacy and/or history, providing a well-rounded educational experience that embraces knowledge from various subjects and a variety of learning styles.
Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms: An Action Guide For Educators, Jennifer L. Paz
Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms: An Action Guide For Educators, Jennifer L. Paz
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Educators must acknowledge that children enter their classrooms and schools with their own language, beliefs about the world, and ideas on how to behave. Educators have the responsibility to evaluate their own philosophy and teaching practice to ensure that all students, regardless of their culture or ethnicity, are provided with a classroom that is appreciative, attentive to, and accepting of their cultures, beliefs, and learning styles. This work contains an action guide for educators on creating and maintaining culturally responsive classrooms (CRC). Teachers can read the guide and discover what a CRC looks like, sounds like, and feels like. The …
A Pediatric Intervention To Support Early Literacy, Christina R. Graziano
A Pediatric Intervention To Support Early Literacy, Christina R. Graziano
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The purpose of this research project was to provide caregivers of children from age birth to four with facts and strategies about the promotion of early childhood literacy. In Chapter Four a pamphlet was developed that focuses on these specific areas: (a) literacy development, (b) emergent literacy, (c) creating a literate environment, (d) reading aloud to one's child, (e) talking with one's child, (f) choosing developmentally appropriate books, and (g) the reading stages. The pediatrician's support in literacy intervention is vital. The pamphlet should be presented to caregivers during well child visits to (a) develop children's literacy skills, (b) promote …
Successful Reading Comprehension Strategies For Beginner Readers, Elizabeth S. Gordon
Successful Reading Comprehension Strategies For Beginner Readers, Elizabeth S. Gordon
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This research examines the different reading comprehension strategies that students can use in order to be successful at reading comprehension. The strategies discussed in this research project were chosen based on the research available and the success rates of the strategies. Numerous strategies will be introduced and examined in order to provide both teachers and parents with guidelines to follow when they teach students about reading comprehension. If reading for meaning is the goal for students and teachers, more emphasis should be placed on the teaching of successful reading comprehension strategies. The findings of this research culminate in a unit …
Promoting Lifelong Learning Through The Use Of Self-Regulated Learning: A Guide For Intermediate Educators, Gail Herin
Promoting Lifelong Learning Through The Use Of Self-Regulated Learning: A Guide For Intermediate Educators, Gail Herin
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The author presented the concept of self-regulated learning (SRL) as a method to encourage students to become lifelong learners. A review of literature showed the need for lifelong learners. The literature revealed the theories behind SRL in education. In addition, the literature demonstrated that the components of SRL can be taught to students as young as the primary grades. This author developed a presentation that provided information for elementary educators; specifically intermediate educators, about SRL and how to establish a high SRL environment in their classrooms. Also addressed was the creation of collaborative communities as a support system for the …
The Establishment Of An Inclusive Elementary School, Tina L. Hepp
The Establishment Of An Inclusive Elementary School, Tina L. Hepp
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The purpose of this research and project was to review the literature and provide information on a website to help school personnel become knowledgeable about the inclusion philosophy, and to discuss the components that are needed to establish an inclusive elementary school. There was a vast amount of research that has been compiled in an organized and understandable way to help individuals understand the meaning of inclusion and the correct steps that teachers, principals, and parents must take in order to establish an inclusive elementary school. In this project the author hopes that elementary school personnel will put the inclusive …