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Full-Text Articles in Education
Teaching Science Vocabulary With Children’S Literature: The World Of Words Program, Asha M. Epp
Teaching Science Vocabulary With Children’S Literature: The World Of Words Program, Asha M. Epp
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this study is to investigate how to build academic vocabulary across the science content area. With the use of the children’s literature based program, World of Words by Dr. Susan B. Neuman, the study seeks to gain a better understanding and evaluate best practice in explicit vocabulary instruction. The program focuses on teaching science vocabulary through explicit direct instruction of terms and using literature as an application support. Students’ growth was evaluated by a pre and post assessment after the instructed unit.
Peer Partnerships And Collaboration In The Classroom Setting And Their Effects On Academic Achievement, Rachael L. Foutch
Peer Partnerships And Collaboration In The Classroom Setting And Their Effects On Academic Achievement, Rachael L. Foutch
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
In this action research study, the author examined the effect of student generated peer groupings on academic achievement. The study was conducted in the author’s third grade classroom, in a public school district in rural Iowa. A student grouping attitude survey was conducted for a total of 16 third grade students who participated in the study (including ten males and six females), and revealed that most students preferred to self-select their partners / group members in the content areas of science, social studies and math. Observations of three students with diverse levels of academic achievement in the context of five …
A Professional Learning Community With An Arabian Twist, Christine Ann Roy
A Professional Learning Community With An Arabian Twist, Christine Ann Roy
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This paper discusses how a western approach to a Professional Learning Community (PLC) can be implemented in an eastern setting, without taking out the essence of the culture. It is based on personal observations of how a community functions within a culture. This study seeks to explore the steps to implementing a structured PLC in which the already existing community produces empowered teachers who will be life-long learners. It describes the beginning stages of executing a PLC by enabling ordinary teachers to facilitate professional development meetings at a local, private school in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Effective Physical Education Professional Development, Caleb Van Otterloo
Effective Physical Education Professional Development, Caleb Van Otterloo
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores how to create an effective professional development (PD) system for Physical Education (PE) teachers. The review begins by discussing Personal Learning Networks (PLNs), and the impact that they have on professional development. PLNs provide teachers with an opportunity to completely personalize their PD through Twitter, Facebook, and various other blogs. PD in schools is a huge aspect of the professional development process. Allowing time for content specific PD means teachers can analyze strategies and ideas that work for their content areas. Workshops provide teachers with the opportunity to learn from experts and continue to strive to …
Technology Integration And Student Learning Motivation, Blake A. Wieking
Technology Integration And Student Learning Motivation, Blake A. Wieking
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if there is a correlation between the use of technology in the seventh grade social studies classroom and the motivation for learning. A combination of technology enriched lessons and traditional textbook and pencil lessons were used over a period of nearly two months. Data was collected through quantitative surveys and qualitative observations and responses from students. Analysis of the data collected suggests that student motivation and joy of learning increases as technology is used in the classroom. Traditional methods of instruction were not recorded as memorable or motivational for most …
Is Project Based Learning A More Effective Way Of Teaching Than Traditional Teaching?, Sara Deitering
Is Project Based Learning A More Effective Way Of Teaching Than Traditional Teaching?, Sara Deitering
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
It can be difficult to find effective teaching techniques that keeps students engaged and promote higher order thinking skills continuously throughout your content instruction. The purpose of this research was to discover if project base learning is a more effective instruction framework versus our traditional framework of instruction, which involves teachers standing in front of students and providing information through a lecture. Participants included two sections of fourth grade classrooms. The controlled group consisted of 20 students and the experienced groups consisted of 19 students. The controlled group demonstrated a significant amount of student’s engagement throughout the entire unit. In …
Social Interaction In Preschool Children With Special Needs: An Action Research Project, Dawn M. Kramer
Social Interaction In Preschool Children With Special Needs: An Action Research Project, Dawn M. Kramer
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this research was to discover if the amount of social interaction happening in an inclusive preschool setting between students with special needs and typically developing peers could be increased by adding simple interventions into daily classroom routines. Participants included four children, one girl and three boys, being served by an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in a regular preschool classroom. Identified needs include communication, behavior, social skills, and academics. After initial data collection, social interaction interventions were implemented during routine daily activities. The results concluded that social interaction between students with special needs and typical peers can be …
Early Intervention Family Resource Portal, Heather L. Crichton
Early Intervention Family Resource Portal, Heather L. Crichton
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Research shows that actively engaged parents have higher satisfaction with home intervention services than more passive participants. A major component of Family Guided Routines Based Intervention is building capacity within families. Busy families have limited time to spend reading parenting and child development books. This family resource portal is designed to meet the needs of busy families who are interested in learning about child development and issues related to early childhood. The sites presented in this information portal have been researched for relevancy of content and reliability of information ensuring that families can quickly and easily access accurate information about …