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Literature Curriculum For Secondary Students With Varied Learning Styles, Marian L. Beaman
Literature Curriculum For Secondary Students With Varied Learning Styles, Marian L. Beaman
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Certain literary works in the secondary English curriculum no doubt adapt themselves more readily than others to teaching methods other than the traditional, verbal style of teaching. This study has sought to develop a literature curriculum incorporating the study of Julius Caesar for secondary English students which focuses on students' needs and interests, as described by their individual learning styles. Results of this study indicated that teachers of English will need to continue to modify the literature curriculum in order to address the learning styles of their students.
Developing A Laboratory Curriculum For Physics I, Paula Tracki Lawrence
Developing A Laboratory Curriculum For Physics I, Paula Tracki Lawrence
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This curriculum project reviews the current research on laboratory activity formats and their effectiveness. The literature concerning laboratory safety and teacher liability is also reviewed. The revision of Florida state high school science requirements is presented and the curriculum developed corresponds to these revisions. The project includes laboratory activities that correspond to the course student performance standards as designated by the state of Florida for the Physics I course and strives to aid teachers in fulfilling the 72 hour laboratory time requirement to meet eligibility requirements for additional state funding. The criteria for selecting activities and materials are also included …
Life Science: An Outdoor Learning Approach, Deborah R. Thompson
Life Science: An Outdoor Learning Approach, Deborah R. Thompson
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The instructional materials prepared for this project are based on outdoor activities that correlate with the Duval County, Florida, Performance Objectives for Life Science in the seventh grade. Special emphasis is placed on hands-on, sensory experiences and observations, and sequencing of instruction within lessons. The review of related literature includes the philosophy of outdoor/environmental education, a historical perspective of outdoor/environmental education, and learning theory as it applies to the principles and practices of an outdoor approach to education.