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Learning To Think...Thinking To Learn, James C. Dean Mr., Julie Pfeiffer, Nancy Famulari, Julia Connett, Briana Kaparis May 2018

Learning To Think...Thinking To Learn, James C. Dean Mr., Julie Pfeiffer, Nancy Famulari, Julia Connett, Briana Kaparis

ICOT 18 - International Conference on Thinking - Cultivating Mindsets for Global Citizens

How do you create a systemic school culture of THINKING? In this interactive presentation learn how 3 Miami-Dade schools are using a set of consistent visual tools to teach critical, creative THINKING and communication to all learners. This session will capitalize on connecting the visuals to the latest brain research and its implications on the developmental needs of PreK-Adult learners. Examples of practice will be highlighted by these schools.


Frustration And Task Avoidance In Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lauren A. Vivar Sep 2016

Frustration And Task Avoidance In Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lauren A. Vivar

South Florida Education Research Conference

Frustration and task avoidance is seen often in classrooms that have students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of explicitly taught strategies for properly coping with frustration.


Strategies For Teaching English Language Learners With A Specific Learning Disability, Olga M. Torguet Sep 2016

Strategies For Teaching English Language Learners With A Specific Learning Disability, Olga M. Torguet

South Florida Education Research Conference

This poster is related to students with disabilities who are English Language Learners (ELLs). It explores the effectiveness of implementing differentiated instructional strategies through multiple modalities in small groups.


Oral Reading Fluency And Comprehension, Shekeyla D. Roberts Sep 2016

Oral Reading Fluency And Comprehension, Shekeyla D. Roberts

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Using Ipads To Motivate Reluctant Readers During Literacy Instruction In Elementary School, Keri A. Mccarthy Sep 2016

Using Ipads To Motivate Reluctant Readers During Literacy Instruction In Elementary School, Keri A. Mccarthy

South Florida Education Research Conference

In today’s classrooms, iPads are used as innovative devices that provide opportunities to help motivate and engage reluctant readers. The purpose of this action research is to explore the benefits of using iPads for literacy learning support and the effect they have on student engagement, motivation, and comprehension reading skills.


Self-Monitoring Behaviors In Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Ana Mas Sep 2016

Self-Monitoring Behaviors In Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Ana Mas

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Increasing Communication With Intellectually Disabled Students, Angela M. Donnino Sep 2016

Increasing Communication With Intellectually Disabled Students, Angela M. Donnino

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Generalization: From Classroom To The Community, Matasha Defrand Sep 2016

Generalization: From Classroom To The Community, Matasha Defrand

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Mathematics Instruction For Young Children, Drenee M. Bryant Sep 2016

Mathematics Instruction For Young Children, Drenee M. Bryant

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Task Performance For Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Lena Alonso Sep 2016

Task Performance For Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Lena Alonso

South Florida Education Research Conference

High school students with autism in a transitional/postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities struggle to perform/recall functional skills. Challenges in performing daily living skills may result in limited levels of independence. The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of task analysis among secondary students with intellectual disabilities.


Using The Hpst Framework To Improve Reading Comprehension With Students With Intellectual Disabilities In A University Setting, Jose M. Pombo, Amanda Giust Sep 2016

Using The Hpst Framework To Improve Reading Comprehension With Students With Intellectual Disabilities In A University Setting, Jose M. Pombo, Amanda Giust

South Florida Education Research Conference

The HPST Framework, a guide developed for document analysis (Pombo,2015), was implemented in a post secondary transition program at Florida International University. The purpose of this study was to explore the necessary adaptions for the implementation with students with ID at the university level as well as their reading comprehension outcomes.


Effects Of The Use Of The Educreations Application In The Reading Comprehension Of An Adolescent With Autism And Speech Delay, Alba C. Zamora Dec 2015

Effects Of The Use Of The Educreations Application In The Reading Comprehension Of An Adolescent With Autism And Speech Delay, Alba C. Zamora

South Florida Education Research Conference

This paper is the final proposal that accompanies the poster presentation of the action research "Effects of the Use of the Educreations Application in the Reading Comprehension of an Adolescent with Autism and Speech Delay" in the 2015 South Florida Research Education Conference.


Reciprocal Teaching, Jannet A. Machado Dec 2015

Reciprocal Teaching, Jannet A. Machado

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Repeated Readings To Promote Fluency For Students With Intellectual Disabilities, Christina Armada Dec 2015

Repeated Readings To Promote Fluency For Students With Intellectual Disabilities, Christina Armada

South Florida Education Research Conference

Reading fluency is a skill that’s difficult for many students to acquire. However, research suggests that consistently implementing the Repeated Reading intervention can help students increase fluency and comprehension. The effect of this strategy when used to promote reading fluency in secondary students with severe intellectual disabilities has yet to be investigated. My research will examine the effect of the Repeated Reading intervention on the fluency level of students with intellectual disabilities in a public high school.


Instructional Gaming, Patricia Crossett, Gerene Starratt Sep 2015

Instructional Gaming, Patricia Crossett, Gerene Starratt

South Florida Education Research Conference

This action research will investigate instructional games as a strategy to increase third grade students’ engagement and motivation. A researcher-created behavior checklist and survey will document students’ behavior and attitudes during baseline, intervention, and post intervention. Analysis will investigate changes in engagement, motivation, and grades due to the gaming intervention.


Empathy Levels Of American And Bahamian Special Education Graduate Students And Students In Other Majors, Michelle Aznarez, Kimberly Todman, Clara Wolman Sep 2015

Empathy Levels Of American And Bahamian Special Education Graduate Students And Students In Other Majors, Michelle Aznarez, Kimberly Todman, Clara Wolman

South Florida Education Research Conference

This study investigated the empathy of Special Education graduate students in the USA and the Bahamas, and of Counseling and Organizational Learning students. About 180 students were administered the Interpersonal Reactivity Index to assess: fantasy, perspective taking, empathetic concern, and personal distress. Significant differences existed by major and country.


Using Guided Notes To Improve Academic Performance In A Chemistry Inclusion Classroom, Monica M. Trujillo Dec 2014

Using Guided Notes To Improve Academic Performance In A Chemistry Inclusion Classroom, Monica M. Trujillo

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Using Music To Teach Reading Fluency With Kindergarten Students, Kristen M. Rodriguez Dec 2014

Using Music To Teach Reading Fluency With Kindergarten Students, Kristen M. Rodriguez

South Florida Education Research Conference

Using Music to Teach Reading Fluency with Kindergarten Students


Singing About Expected Behaviors For Group Instruction, Alexis L. Gregory Dec 2014

Singing About Expected Behaviors For Group Instruction, Alexis L. Gregory

South Florida Education Research Conference

The proposed study will be displayed on a poster board that contains the research methods and results due to the use of music intervention with students with ASD.


Utilizing Real Objects To Increase Reading Comprehension In Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Sheila R. Bravo Dec 2014

Utilizing Real Objects To Increase Reading Comprehension In Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities, Sheila R. Bravo

South Florida Education Research Conference

This poster presents the results of a study conducted to evaluate the effects of pairing read-alouds with real objects related to stories read to students with significant cognitive disabilities to increase reading comprehension skills. The participants are four elementary students. The target audience is special education teachers.


Poster Proposal - Music Intervention, Molly Anne Brannon Dec 2014

Poster Proposal - Music Intervention, Molly Anne Brannon

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Intensive Interactive Writing Instruction And Self-Monitoring Skills On Students’ Ability To Write A Complete Sentence Independently, Patricia Walters Dec 2014

The Effects Of Intensive Interactive Writing Instruction And Self-Monitoring Skills On Students’ Ability To Write A Complete Sentence Independently, Patricia Walters

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Increasing The Amount Of Time That Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities Are Authentically Engaged During Art Instruction, Keri P. Porter Mrs. Dec 2014

Increasing The Amount Of Time That Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities Are Authentically Engaged During Art Instruction, Keri P. Porter Mrs.

South Florida Education Research Conference

No abstract provided.


Incorporating An Ipad To Facilitate Letter Recognition And Enhance Academic Achievement, Meiky Morales Ramirez Dec 2014

Incorporating An Ipad To Facilitate Letter Recognition And Enhance Academic Achievement, Meiky Morales Ramirez

South Florida Education Research Conference

The Annual South Florida Education Research Conference is a presentation of scholarly work by students and faculty of member institutions and the community.


Peer Support: An Intervention To Facilitate Second Language Acquisition In Students With Asperger Syndrome And Primary Language Deficits, Ryan J. Blanton Dec 2014

Peer Support: An Intervention To Facilitate Second Language Acquisition In Students With Asperger Syndrome And Primary Language Deficits, Ryan J. Blanton

South Florida Education Research Conference

This is a study of a peer support program to aid students in secondary school struggling to learn a second language (for college entrance requirements) who have Asperger Syndrone and primary language deficits.