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Utilizing The Multiple Intelligences Theory In Classrooms, Priscilla Wreede
Utilizing The Multiple Intelligences Theory In Classrooms, Priscilla Wreede
Graduate Teacher Education
Teachers have the seemingly impossible task of providing instruction that meets the needs of each learner in their classrooms. In their quest to provide quality instruction for all, many teachers have started to implement the Multiple Intelligences Theory into their lessons. Several studies have been analyzed to understand how intelligences can be identified and developed in students and how proper implementation of this theory can affect students’ motivational levels and academic achievement. The studies showed that when students are aware of their own strongest intelligences and/or their teachers are aware, they are able to develop the intelligences to a higher …
Utilizing The Growth Mindset To Boost Perseverance And Academic Achievement, Emily Anderson
Utilizing The Growth Mindset To Boost Perseverance And Academic Achievement, Emily Anderson
Graduate Teacher Education
In order to be successful in academics and life, children must have a certain level of perseverance, or willingness to work through challenges. Without perseverance, a child may quickly give up or request assistance and, thus, stunt his or her learning and potential. Due to its important implications for success, it would be beneficial for educators to develop perseverance in their students. One method for building perseverance in children is by fostering a growth mindset. A growth mindset is a belief that traits, such as intelligence, are malleable, often through effort and perseverance. When fostered by educators, a growth mindset …
Implications Of Physical Activity Breaks In The Classroom, Micah Kuchta
Implications Of Physical Activity Breaks In The Classroom, Micah Kuchta
Graduate Teacher Education
With the increased focus of education being on teaching to the standardized tests, students have decreased opportunities for reaching their physical activity needs within the daily rigors of the school day. As a result of more classroom instruction time, off-task behaviors and obesity levels are on the rise while teachers are struggling to find teaching strategies that keep students engaged in the classroom. The purpose of this literature review was to analyze the implications that classroom physical activity breaks can have on on-task behaviors, increase physical activity within the normal school day, and improve student academic achievement. On-task behaviors were …
Inquiry-Based Learning In The Elementary And Middle School Setting, Dale Uselman
Inquiry-Based Learning In The Elementary And Middle School Setting, Dale Uselman
Graduate Teacher Education
There are many instructional strategies available to educators for use in the classroom. With this variety of strategies, there is a responsibility for educators to ensure the strategies selected for use have a positive impact on student learning. One such instructional strategy used in classrooms around the world is inquiry-based learning. This strategy allows students to create their own understanding of content while teachers act as facilitators. Research about inquiry-based learning in the elementary and middle school setting indicates it has a positive impact on student learning. These positive influences on learning include greater academic achievement in multiple content areas …