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Meeting The Literacy Needs Of Adult Learners Through A Community-University Partnership, Jill A. Jones

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What is the best approach to scaffolding graduate students to higher knowledge and a heightened awareness of their own pedagogy? This article addresses that key educational question by investigating and depicting one atypical scenario, a collaborative model between a university graduate Remedial Reading class and a local adult literacy coalition. The purpose of this study was to examine the phenomena of signifacnt learning gains that occurred for the graduate students. The co-researchers utilized hybrid discourse and grounded theory in order to gain a new perspective on a familiar situation, the learning process that occurs within a university classroom. The educational …

Using Children’S Literature To Teach Writing, Rachel Schwedt, Janice A. Delong

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Selected titles of children’s literature are shown that can enhance writing instruction. Titles shared cut across content areas and address the writing of letters, journals, non-fiction, poetry, and fables. The following information is given for each title: awards won, themes, writing ideas, and website addresses for further information. The target audience is grades 4-8.

A Presuppositional Critique Of Constructivism, Paul R. Rickert

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Educational theories have roots. They have roots in broader philosophies, conceptions of the nature of reality, and the theories utilized in classrooms to teach have implications for broader society. Specifically, this paper discusses the problems of constructivist theory in the classroom. The author takes a presuppostitional view and shows that all systems have most basic beliefs which are un-provable. So at the heart of any form of interpretive schema is faith in that schema. The author discusses ontological and epistemological options and how shifts in philosophy change the order of the most basic beliefs, but not the fact that they …

Ilrc Student Worker Orientation, Marcy Pride

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This presentation was made at the 2007 ILRC Student Worker Orientation. Some 90 students , 10 library faculty and about 10 library staff members also had a part in the half day orientation.

Overcoming Challenges In Online Counseling Course Practica, L. Zoe Payne, Lucinda C. West, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Anita Castellanos

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Masters and doctoral students enrolled in Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs [CACREP] accredited programs must meet certain standards regardless of the environment in which they learn. In our case, we are doctoral students enrolled in an online counselor education and supervision (CES) program delivered through the Blackboard.comSM e-learning system. Members of our cohort live in various parts of the United States and beyond its borders. The standards by which our program seeks to offer quality education are the standards established by CACREP (2001).

CACREP (2001) standards address group counseling and practicums. Doctoral-level students must engage in …

Teacher Candidates In The Urban Environment, Kathie C. (Johnson) Morgan

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Teacher candidates are often reluctant to enter the urban environment, fearing poor discipline, safety issues, and culture mismatch. The Partners in Education Program thru the Lynchburg City Schools allows Liberty University Students to become involved with inner city students and experience the urban environment.

Viewing Skills & Methods Of Visually Representing, Kathie C. Morgan, Connie Mcdonald

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The International Reading Association and National Council Teachers of English have recognised the importance of teaching viewing and visual representing as a means of communication amd have included it in the Standards for the English Language Arts. This presentation offers methods to address and teach those modes of communication, arguably the most used of all language arts skills for today's student.

Reducing Levels Of Elementary School Violence With Peer Mediation, Rita Cantrell Schellenberg, Agatha Parks-Savage, Mark Rehfuss

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The effectiveness of an existing peer mediation program in a diverse, suburban elementary school was examined. Peer mediation was available to all students (N = 825). Three-year longitudinal data showed significant reductions in the school's out-of-school suspensions after implementation of the peer mediation program. Mediation training also resulted in significant mediator knowledge gains pertaining to conflict, conflict resolution, and mediation, which was maintained at 3-month follow-up. All mediation sessions (N = 34) were successful in resolving conflict, and mediators as well as participants viewed the peer mediation program as valuable.

Viewing Skills & Methods Of Visually Representing, Kathie C. (Johnson) Morgan, Connie Mcdonald

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The International Reading Association and National Council Teachers of English have recognised the importance of teaching viewing and visual representing as a means of communication amd have included it in the Standards for the English Language Arts. This presentation offers methods to address and teach those modes of communication, arguably the most used of all language arts skills for today's student.

Improving Instruction For Teacher Candidates In Classroom Management And Discipline Issues, Scott Watson, Michelle Goodwin, Beth E. Ackerman, Karen L. Parker

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The effective teaching of classroom management and discipline skills remains a major challenge for teacher educators in the 21st century. In some ways, instruction and experience with these issues should be the priority for all education programs. Why is this? The answer is simple. If teachers cannot manage their own classroom and control their students, they cannot effectively teach. All of the subject matter knowledge that teachers expect to impart on their students is useless if their students cannot or do not listen and participate in learning activities. The major purpose for this presentation is to provide research-based suggestions on …

Character Education In Literature-Based Instruction, Karen L. Parker, Beth E. Ackerman

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As schools mandate character education, teachers face the dilemma of crowding another requirement into their teaching schedules while continuing to meet increased accountability for academic performance. Therefore, teachers are seeking the most effective approach to teaching character education and one that conserves time in their classrooms. Teaching character principles that apply to children’s literature is a character education strategy that conserves classroom time because it does not infringe upon the academic schedule. The principles of character education are an effective match for guided reading activities to enhance reading comprehension and character.

Neophyte Group Therapists (Ngts): Needs, Training, And Supervision, Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Lucinda C. West, Anita M. Castillanos

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Promoting Diversity In Higher Education, Shante' Moore-Austin

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Many institutions are working on ways in which they can promote diversity. Within a diverse society, there are so many different cultures. Faculty, staff, and administrators have been working hard to implement strategies that will assist in diversifying their institution of higher education. As we continue to advance through the millennium, institutions of higher education are making changes in their programs of study in order to have a more diversified learning environment. This paper discusses diversity in higher education and how the university community can work together to make the institution a more welcoming environment for everyone.

Enhancing Christian School Field Experiences Through Academic Coaching In A Service-Learning Partnership, Beth E. Ackerman, Karen L. Parker, Leonard W. Parker

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This article gives an overview of service learning as it relates to learning and understanding a college student’s field of study. A survey was given to our education candidates who were completing a service learning project in a local Christian school. Results from the survey indicate that students were more likely to work in Christian school after having been exposed to this experience.

Standards Blending: Aligning School Counseling Programs With School Academic Achievement Missions, Rita Cantrell Schellenberg

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This paper proposes a standards blending approach that provides a means by which to explicitly demonstrate that direct impact of school counseling on student academic achievement. Standards blending is the process of combining school counseling standards with core academic content standards to provide students with a practical means by which to better comprehend and visualize the interrelationships of their learning and real life situations.

Parkers' Study Skills Inventory Form, Leonard W. Parker

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Parkers' Learning Styles Profile Form, Leonard W. Parker

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What Does Math Have To Do With Reading, Kathie C. (Johnson) Morgan

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Elementary students must be able to read in order to do content area material. Integration of reading and math can make the teaching of either subject more fun. Using narrative materials to teach math can help overcome math negativity. The presentation includes steps and strategies for improving comprehension in math and reading.