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Adequate Use Of Technology And Effects On Young Children, Jackie Breuer
Adequate Use Of Technology And Effects On Young Children, Jackie Breuer
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This paper reviews literature about technology use in young children and the positive effects it may have, along with consequences and recommendations. Young children are able to access technology easily and use it for many reasons. Using technology responsibly and for educational will help maintain young children’s health and safety. Supervision and interaction is key when young children use technology. Young children spend a lot of time on technology which can have adverse effects such as physical health issues, mental health issues and social interaction problems. When children use it for educational purposes the work should be monitored and the …
Meeting The Needs Of The Brightest, Sheena Osborne
Meeting The Needs Of The Brightest, Sheena Osborne
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The importance of ensuring that talented and gifted students’ needs are being met in the general education classroom is essential to not only their future, but also society’s future. Gifted students tend to be left in the shadows of high-stakes testing and the rest of their classmates’ needs due to a lack of understanding, in terms of their unique set of social emotional and academic needs. Differentiation is a necessity to ensure their needs are being met and these bright students are being push to the edge of their abilities. This literature review will focus on the importance of differentiation …
Effectiveness Of Growth Mindset In The Classroom, Amanda Feller
Effectiveness Of Growth Mindset In The Classroom, Amanda Feller
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review discusses how effective a growth mindset can be in the classroom. The review begins by exploring the differences in fixed mindsets and growth mindsets. Fixed mindsets believe an individual is naturally talented or gifted, while growth mindsets believe that individuals can grow their ability or talent. This review discusses studies that have proved the importance of a growth mindset in literacy, mathematics and science classrooms. It then continues to give recommendations for fostering a growth mindset in the classroom to ensure learners are working at the best of their ability and achieving their goals.
Investigating The Potential Of The Flipped Classroom Model In Secondary Mathematics, Allison Birdsall
Investigating The Potential Of The Flipped Classroom Model In Secondary Mathematics, Allison Birdsall
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review investigates the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model in secondary mathematics classes, specifically the types of modifications and strategies teachers have used to help improve student motivation and academic success. The use and availability of technology in the classroom keeps increasing. Many classrooms now have access to tools and resources that they could only dream about ten years ago. Educators have adapted teaching styles and strategies to align with the new growth of technology. With so many technology options now available to students and teachers, the flipped classroom model offers flexibility to adapt the learning to the …
Intentional Teaching In Kindergarten: Combining Academic Instruction And Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Amy Borkowski
Intentional Teaching In Kindergarten: Combining Academic Instruction And Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Amy Borkowski
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores the perceived dichotomy in kindergarten between child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices and teacher-directed, academic instruction. Long-held beliefs about child development have dominated the field of early childhood education for well over a century, but new research, legislative mandates, and academic standards have dramatically changed the landscape of education in the kindergarten year. Literature from scholarly journals and academic texts will be examined, revealing how kindergarten has changed over time, the impact that various factors have had on driving that change, and what educators should consider as they strive to provide intentional instruction in kindergarten.
Using Music And Movement To Enhance Cognitive Development, Bobbie Jo Pogue
Using Music And Movement To Enhance Cognitive Development, Bobbie Jo Pogue
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores the research done in the use of music and movement in enhancing cognitive development, focusing mainly on the early childhood setting. The demand on preschool students has increased over the years and many even say preschool is the new kindergarten. For many years, young students have been taught through song, movement and actions, listening to music, and how to play an instrument. These are all interrelated to helping enhance a child’s cognitive development. Teachers tend to be so focused on just the academic part of teaching, even in preschool, that they forget the importance of music …
Flexible Alternative Seating In The Classroom And On Task Behavior, Brandi Benedict
Flexible Alternative Seating In The Classroom And On Task Behavior, Brandi Benedict
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores the impact that alternative flexible seating has on student achievement and on task behavior in the classroom environment. The presented method of classroom arrangement offers options for students to select the best environment for their needs and provides measurable improvement in academic achievement. This literature review contains scholarly based articles, journals, and other information from dependable sources to explore a detailed look and explanation of how flexible alternative seating can impact and change the behavior and achievement of students in a general education setting.
Academic And Musical Success By Gender Separation, Adam Radcliffe
Academic And Musical Success By Gender Separation, Adam Radcliffe
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review presents the history of the traditional American coeducational classroom, studies regarding the results and benefits of implementing gender-separated classrooms, and the discussion of how music education classrooms could find value in the research relating to gender separation. With the allowance of increased studies regarding single-sex versus coeducational classrooms in the United States since the early 2000s, more researchers are aiming to understand what setting is most advantageous for students and their overall academic experience. The literature review will present information from scholarly-based articles, research study findings, and other reputable sources that highlight the statistical results and overall …
Effectiveness Of A Growth Mindset In Education, Sarah Zintz
Effectiveness Of A Growth Mindset In Education, Sarah Zintz
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores the effectiveness of how a growth mindset can be instrumental to student's academic performance. Students who are able to persevere when given a difficult task are more likely to have success, than a student who feels intelligence is influenced by natural ability. Students with a fixed mindset are quick to give up when given a challenging task. Growth mindset and grit are a direct reflection of each other. This literature review consists of a study that was done to measure factors that would predict high school graduation. Results from the study were associated with both grit …
Effectiveness Of Direct Instruction On Struggling Readers, Shari Witt
Effectiveness Of Direct Instruction On Struggling Readers, Shari Witt
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Fluent reading has become a national focus area in education. Research suggests the connection of fluent readers to economic success. Researchers revealed a link between academic failure, crime, and violence because of illiteracy. This literature review examines articles that address the importance of providing direct reading instruction to improve fluency. Researchers identified early identification, ongoing quality professional development, and quality direct instruction as key components to improve reading fluency.
Developmentally Appropriate Practice In Early Childhood Education, Meghan Lettington
Developmentally Appropriate Practice In Early Childhood Education, Meghan Lettington
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores the impact developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) have on social emotional awareness in early childhood education. Guidelines for DAP were developed over 30 years ago and have been greatly debated amongst early childhood educators, administration, and policymakers ever since. This literature review consists of scholarly based articles and information from reliable sources to take a detailed look at how developmentally appropriate practices impact early childhood education and social emotional development of young children.
Integrating Writing In All Curriculum Areas, Teresa Kerkvliet
Integrating Writing In All Curriculum Areas, Teresa Kerkvliet
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Writing is a foundational tool and skill that appears in schools and classrooms around the world. As writing takes on many different forms and is taught in many different ways, one thing remains the same: its purpose is to get a message to the audience. However, the audience should not be limited to an English teacher in an English classroom. This literature review shows the connection of writing and the importance of its use outside of the regular English classroom and being infused into other content areas. As a simple tool to integrate into those other classrooms, writing can boost …