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Extending The Literature Base Of A Middle School Reading Program Through Thematic Units, Marjorie M. Nelson
Extending The Literature Base Of A Middle School Reading Program Through Thematic Units, Marjorie M. Nelson
Graduate Research Papers
This study will examine the rationale for a literature-based approach to teaching reading in the middle school language arts classroom to replace the basal reader approach. The purpose for implementing a literature-based program is to provide students with quality literature as a model of language, time to engage in the reading process, and the opportunities to discuss ideas generated in the process of reading. Objectives and instructional implications for such a program will be explored from a theoretical basis.
The Role Of The Elementary Media Specialist In A Literature-Based School Program, Julie R. Parker
The Role Of The Elementary Media Specialist In A Literature-Based School Program, Julie R. Parker
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to describe the role of the elementary media specialist as a resource person, collaborating with classroom teachers to extend the literature-base of the school program. The theoretical support for a literature-based school program will be presented. Then many aspects of the media specialist's role will be described.
Developing Literacy Programs For The Gifted Reader In First Grade, Judith Olson
Developing Literacy Programs For The Gifted Reader In First Grade, Judith Olson
Graduate Research Papers
Early primary children present a unique challenge to educators. They are eager to learn, to find out, to do, to shape, and to create. Children are learning information through eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and fingers. They are assimilating knowledge, perceiving patterns, and acquiring a language, probably at a rate they will never equal again (Rogers, 1969). It is the responsibility of the classroom teacher to provide the atmosphere and academic challenges which will nurture these young learners. Many young children have the ability to transfer knowledge from one area to another, and it is important to begin early to develop …
Time Of Day Effects On Achievement, Peggy Rick
Time Of Day Effects On Achievement, Peggy Rick
Graduate Research Papers
The path of the educational process more closely resembles the flight of a butterfly than the flight of a bullet (Jackson, 1968). In the specific context of classroom teaching, this has been due in part to the differing conceptions of definitions of "good" teaching. In the earlier part of this century it was generally felt that teaching was an art, the belief being that "a little learning and a way with children sufficed for the teacher" (Bennett, 1917). Later this conception was strongly contested by proponents of the view that teaching was a science, the belief being that a development …
Strategies For Parental Identification And Effective Parenting Of The Gifted Child, Randy Richardson
Strategies For Parental Identification And Effective Parenting Of The Gifted Child, Randy Richardson
Graduate Research Papers
Major studies conducted over the past twenty years have shown that parents are important educators of their children and that not even the best schools can do the Job alone (Walberg, 1984). This is true for parents of gifted children as well. The family often has been cited as one of the most important components in the translation of talent and ability into achievement for gifted children (Olszewski, Kulieka, & Buescher, 1987). Researchers in the field of gifted education generally agree on the importance the family plays in the educational and social development of gifted children (Zorman, 1982).
Portfolio Assessment In The Classroom, Ronda D. Steenblock
Portfolio Assessment In The Classroom, Ronda D. Steenblock
Graduate Research Papers
In many classrooms today, educators are implementing the whole language concept. Whole language is a theory of instruction--a set of beliefs about language, literacy, and learning that guides teaching (Pinnell & Matlin, 1989). Language is a process rather than a product. Children develop thinking-language abilities while engaging in the functions of language within the structure of whole units.
Communicating Teacher Expectations To Students, Susan A.H. Smith
Communicating Teacher Expectations To Students, Susan A.H. Smith
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One can hardly begin research in the area of teacher expectations without beginning with Pygmalion in the Classroom, Rosenthal and Jacobson's 1968 study at the Oak School. Although debate continues as to the significance of the results it is important to note the innovations that this research generated. The education profession has been sensitized to the idea that teacher expectations may influence student performance. Research continues that may validate or disprove this notion. Good (1987) summarized much of the current research. In this 1987 research review he looked at self-fulfilling prophecy, how teachers formed expectations and several models for indirect …
Presenting Quality Literature To Enhance Children's Writing Abilities, Barbara J. Sweat
Presenting Quality Literature To Enhance Children's Writing Abilities, Barbara J. Sweat
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After reviewing the professional literature concerning the importance of providing literature experiences to enhance children's writing, this paper develops a program of literature and related writing activities for third-grade children.
Portfolios And Self-Evaluation, Leslie L. Stewart
Portfolios And Self-Evaluation, Leslie L. Stewart
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Assessment has focused for many years on quantitative measures that offer students and teachers little guidance for improving abilities. These measures include commercially published criterion and norm-referenced tests and other types of evaluations that isolate reading and writing skills. Such assessments evaluate fragments of language and the product, but they do not reflect children's involvement in the reading or writing processes.
A Program Teachers Can Establish To Help Persuade Parents To Read Frequently To Their Children, Maureen Gilhooley Walker
A Program Teachers Can Establish To Help Persuade Parents To Read Frequently To Their Children, Maureen Gilhooley Walker
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The teaching of reading begins before formal schooling. It begins before age five and before nine o'clock in the morning (Clark 1976). It starts with the first story that is read to the child and builds from there. A problem occurs when parents do not see the role of reading to their children as vital, and thus do not read to them frequently. Teachers should not only read to their students, but also convince parents that "they stand at the center of their children's educational world" (Smith 1990). Reading to children is an important aspect of reading development and success. …
Cooperative Learning: Its Many Effective Uses In The Mathematics Classroom, David H. Michels
Cooperative Learning: Its Many Effective Uses In The Mathematics Classroom, David H. Michels
Graduate Research Papers
Most middle school educators agree that a major challenge for middle school teachers is to seek ways to create classroom environments and school learning climates that promote school success while reducing the disappointment and futility that saps students of their drive to engage in the learning process. One proven route to meeting this challenge is the use of cooperative learning in the classroom (Tyrrell, 1990). Many studies have shown that students in cooperative learning groups learn more than do students in traditional programs (Slavin, 1987).
The Use Of Music In Facilitating Learning In The Elementary Content Classroom, Melodee Weisbrod Reineke
The Use Of Music In Facilitating Learning In The Elementary Content Classroom, Melodee Weisbrod Reineke
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The use of music in facilitating learning in the elementary content classroom was investigated. Music has been noted to be a part of such subjects as reading, language, science, mathematics, physical education, and art. Integrating music with these subjects was discussed. Current pilot programs include the following: Learning to Read Through the Arts (LTRTA), rap, Suggestopedia, Soviet Sleep Learning, Tomatis Method, Accelerated Learning (SALT), and background music while studying. Practical music activities for the elementary content classroom were mentioned. Much of the literature reviewed included theoretical articles, research studies and articles of application. It was concluded that more statistical research …
What Planning Methods Should Be Incorporated When Using A Computer Aided Medium For Training: A Practical Paper, Chuck Sengstock
What Planning Methods Should Be Incorporated When Using A Computer Aided Medium For Training: A Practical Paper, Chuck Sengstock
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In today's ever-changing, highly technological world, it can be a difficult task for the instructional designer to correctly design effective computer-based courseware for instructional purposes. Considerations regarding hardware must be examined in ways of compatibility and cost. Courseware design and implementation must also be evaluated using methods specifically designed for the delivery system or platform being used.
Educating Baby: Preparing Children For Future School Success, Jill R. Bergman
Educating Baby: Preparing Children For Future School Success, Jill R. Bergman
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Parents generally are their children's first teachers. Children learn more in their first five years than at any other five year time period in their life. Ninety percent of all requisite intellectual skills are learned by children before they enter school (Disibio, 1984). "Some researchers suggest that maternal socialization, and teaching patterns in particular, are strong predictors of later intellectual and cognitive performances" (Moreno, 1991, p. 395). Therefore, parents play extremely important parts in the education of their children.
Value Of Reading Aloud To Children, Sandy K. Aronson
Value Of Reading Aloud To Children, Sandy K. Aronson
Graduate Research Papers
Guiding children into the world of quality literature is one of the greatest gifts parents and teachers can give to their children. Enjoyment of a piece is the first purpose of literature. Literature develops imagination, offers vicarious experiences, and develops insight into human behavior. Through quality literature, one can respond to the universality of human conflict. Literature can constitute a curricular base as it provides models of language and exposure to the meanings provided by the various genres and offers natural connections between the comprehension/composition processes (Huck, Hepler, & Hickman, 1987).
Portfolio-Based Assessment In The Language Arts Curriculum, Lonni Hanson Johnson
Portfolio-Based Assessment In The Language Arts Curriculum, Lonni Hanson Johnson
Graduate Research Papers
The implementation of the whole language concept into language arts instructional programs has necessitated a change in assessment. This instructional concept focuses on children's involvement in the language processes to create meaning. Through engaging in these processes, children's language abilities are developed.
Experiences With Predictable Text In A Chapter I Reading Program, Rona R. Loss
Experiences With Predictable Text In A Chapter I Reading Program, Rona R. Loss
Graduate Research Papers
Nurturing children's emerging literacy is currently a well-publicized goal for schools. Much concern is expressed by educators and the public for students who finish their education without acquiring language abilities that will support them in their adult life. Educators are recognizing that literacy emerges at an early age, long before children come to school. Educators are building school reading and writing programs on the oral and written language experiences children bring to school. As in their preschool years, children in school instruction should have opportunities to use language in ways that are purposeful, meaningful, and natural within the structure of …
Factors Associated With Teacher Education Faculty Employing The Use Of Computers/Cai In Their Teaching, Winston Mayers
Factors Associated With Teacher Education Faculty Employing The Use Of Computers/Cai In Their Teaching, Winston Mayers
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to find out what factors influence teacher education faculty to use computers/CAI in their teaching. Thirty (30) elementary and secondary Methods of Teaching faculty from the College of Education of the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) were randomly selected and interviewed using an interview protocol. Participants were categorized as Direct Users (n=9), Indirect Users (n=l2), and Non-Users (n=9). Interviews were held with each participant lasting for approximately thirty (30) minutes each. Factors which seem to influence computer/CAI use were subject area taught, having a computer at home, willingness to take risks, experience with computers, …
Promoting Children's Oral Language Development Through Story Retelling, Kathy M. Meyer
Promoting Children's Oral Language Development Through Story Retelling, Kathy M. Meyer
Graduate Research Papers
Meaningful language experiences offered to children at a young age nurture their emerging literacy. These experiences encourage children to be active participants in the language processes (Bredekamp, 1987). Their involvement in the language processes can be greatly enhanced through a quality literature base (Strickland & Morrow, 1989b). One type of literature-based experience that facilitates children 1 s emerging language abilities is the oral retelling of stories that they have heard or read (Magee & Sutton-Smith, 1983). Retellings resemble a long-established form of behavior called 11 telling about 11 (Brown & Cambourne, 1987). Telling about something that has happened is a …
An Investigation Into Environmental Attitudes Of Sixth Grade Earth Science Students, Richard J. Stout
An Investigation Into Environmental Attitudes Of Sixth Grade Earth Science Students, Richard J. Stout
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"Environmental education is at a new crossroads in its evolution. Environmental educators all want to save this p 1 a net from tot a 1 human destruction." 1990).
Gender And Cultural Influences Upon Career Choices In Science And Mathematics, Rhonda M. Michels
Gender And Cultural Influences Upon Career Choices In Science And Mathematics, Rhonda M. Michels
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to synthesize and analyze the research literature related to the relationship of gender and cultural differences and the impact it may have on career choices within the science or mathematics fields. The following questions will be addressed. 1. To what extent, if any, are gender related differences identifiable in the learning of science and/or mathematics objectives? 2. What is the impact of ethnic/cultural differences on science and/or mathematics learning? 3. What is the relationship of gender or cultural differences to career choices in the science and/or mathematics field?
Facilitating Science Understandings Through Whole Language, Shirleen Larson Reinhardt
Facilitating Science Understandings Through Whole Language, Shirleen Larson Reinhardt
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to consider extending the language arts across the elementary school curriculum to the science area in order to facilitate children's growth in language abilities and in knowledge of science concepts and processes. Supporting this study will be a review of the current status of science programs in the elementary schools and the value of the whole language concept in instructional development. Based on this review, the paper will present ways that the language arts can be integrated into the science program.
Influences Of The Home Environment Upon Intellectual Giftedness In Young Children, M. Lynn Keller
Influences Of The Home Environment Upon Intellectual Giftedness In Young Children, M. Lynn Keller
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Several factors contribute to the development of intelligence in an individual. Historically, theories concerning the source of human intelligence have ranged from the notion that heredity is the only determinant of intelligence to the concept that positive environmental influences play a major role in the development of the human mind (Clark, 1988; Feldhusen, 1989a; Grinder, 1990; Sternberg & Davidson, 1986).
Methods For The Teaching Of Science In Grades K-8: A Case For The Constructivist Model And The Science Technology Society (Sts) Approach, Gary Sitter
Graduate Research Papers
Considerable research information on science education and/or science methodology cited by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and other researchers (Harms and Yager, 1981; Hurd, 1986; Malecki, 1990; Mitchener and Anderson, 1989) emphasizes a crisis in science education. A majority of those with a special interest in improving science learning feel something must be done to improve the quality of science instruction that students receive. Furthermore, many offer suggestions as to what that something should be (Aldridge, 1991; Blunck and Yager, 1990; Malecki, 1990; Penick, 1986; Stefanich, 1991; Stronck, 1986; Yager, …
Multimedia And Its Effects On Different Cognitive Styles In The Mathematics Classroom, Richard G. Strike
Multimedia And Its Effects On Different Cognitive Styles In The Mathematics Classroom, Richard G. Strike
Graduate Research Papers
Technology has provided the education world with 3 many tools to present information. Multimedia is the latest tool. Multimedia in itself is not a new concept. In the past, teachers and students have used multiple forms of media to create projects such as filmstrips, tape recordings and videos. "Today, the computer has become the conductor of the multimedia orchestra" (Epstein, 1990, p. 40).
Media Ethics: How Far Has The Media Gone?, Jacqueline I. Wilson
Media Ethics: How Far Has The Media Gone?, Jacqueline I. Wilson
Graduate Research Papers
With the advent of the printing press, and later the radio and television, the public relies heavily on the words of others to give them information. Each day people receive news, whether it is read in the newspaper, heard on radio, or seen on television. The companies that run the newspapers, radio and television stations, and magazines hire individuals that are deemed to have good written and verbal skills. These individuals are trained to communicate articles that are clear, concise, and informative so that the readers, listeners, and viewers get all the important news in the shortest time possible.
A Search For Common Beliefs And Goals: Homogeneous Grouping Of The Intellectually Gifted In The Middle School, Sara J. Youngkin
A Search For Common Beliefs And Goals: Homogeneous Grouping Of The Intellectually Gifted In The Middle School, Sara J. Youngkin
Graduate Research Papers
The early adolescent years, from 10-14, are a period of immense social, emotional, and physical change. Middle level educators, therefore, believe that schools must adjust and provide a different structure for these early adolescents. This belief manifests itself in the middle school concept, and this concept has grown into an organized movement as traditional junior high schools transform into middle schools. In fact, George (1988) reports that in the United States more than half of the school systems are currently following the middle school concept by adopting an appropriate middle school program.
Spelling And Whole Language, Rosemary C. Geiken
Spelling And Whole Language, Rosemary C. Geiken
Graduate Research Papers
A current trend in language arts programs in elementary schools is the shift from skills-based instruction to a focus on emergent literacy and whole language (Watson, 1988). Teachers are setting aside textbooks and are involving children in language activities that are functional and purposeful to them (Goodman, 1986). Nowhere is this instructional trend more obvious than in the area of writing. It is viewed as a recursive process in creating meaning (Graves & Stuart, 1985; Calkins, 1986).
Distance Education: The Re-Emergence Of The Telecourse, Sarah Hanuske
Distance Education: The Re-Emergence Of The Telecourse, Sarah Hanuske
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The year 2000 is expected to have a fifty percent increase in total world population over 1970 (Clarke, 1974). Most of the growth is occurring in developing nations. Even though the rate of growth is less dramatic in developed countries, the social implications are just as important. The expanding numbers of school children, university and vocational-technical students, and others seeking additional training and education are straining the resources of existing traditional educational structures everywhere.
Story Retelling With At-Risk Children, Evelyn R. Jante
Story Retelling With At-Risk Children, Evelyn R. Jante
Graduate Research Papers
Story retelling is a powerful learning experience for children in the classroom. It provides opportunities for them to engage in the thinking-language processes thus extending their abilities. When retelling a story, children create their own construct from a story they have listened to or read. Retellings are also useful as a source of information for teachers. When used for assessment, teachers can observe children while engaged in the process of retelling to understand their sense of story.