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Missed Opportunities For Writing In The Kindergarten Classroom, Shalise Meadows Apr 2019

Missed Opportunities For Writing In The Kindergarten Classroom, Shalise Meadows

Spring Presentation of Undergraduate Research

Writing is a very important part of life. Students begin learning to write before or during kindergarten. While in a kindergarten classroom, I noticed that there was a lot of writing, but it was mostly independent with little to no instruction. There are a few reasons as to why teachers are not spending time on writing instruction; for example, lack of time. However, there are simple ways that teachers can implement writing instruction and the feeling of a community in the classroom.


"The Forgotten Middle": Discussing The Average Achievement Of Students, Cameron Basham Apr 2019

"The Forgotten Middle": Discussing The Average Achievement Of Students, Cameron Basham

Spring Presentation of Undergraduate Research

The students focused on in this piece are those considered average-achievers. Those afforded less opportunities like extra-curricular activities for enrichment and future success than others. This could be due to a lack of guidance, economic troubles, social problems, or simple lack of motivation. Data includes multiple articles describing how educational ability is influenced in different ways. This information is provided only with the goal to inform.