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D-Day Through Song: Teaching History Through Music And The Theory Of Multiple Intelligences, Lucas Rewa
D-Day Through Song: Teaching History Through Music And The Theory Of Multiple Intelligences, Lucas Rewa
Honors Theses
Socials studies teachers know that making their lessons engaging for students in of utmost importance. History has a reputation of being one of those subjects that students think is boring. They think that history has no connection to their lives; it has no meaning for them. In order to get the students engaged in the material and to really learn, a teacher has to relate history to the students' lives. They need to foster an emotional attachment between the students and the material. "Emotion is the glue that makes history stick."
Authentic Assessment Versus Traditional Assessment: A Comparative Study, Nikki Brawley
Authentic Assessment Versus Traditional Assessment: A Comparative Study, Nikki Brawley
Honors Theses
Assessment is defined as "almost any form of measurement and appraisal of what students know and can do." These forms can include, but are not limited to: tests, reports, observations, and questioning. There are two main subgroups used when describing assessment: trasitional and alternative. The term traditional assessment refers to a paper and pencil based test used to determine what a student knows and can recall, i.e. the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT). The term alternative assessment refers to "almost any type of assessment other than standardized tests." (McAfee & Leong, 2-3) This subgroup can be divided into various types …
Assessing Preschoolers’ Preferences For The Opportunity To Choose Tasks Or Reinforcers, Katherine A. Fenerty
Assessing Preschoolers’ Preferences For The Opportunity To Choose Tasks Or Reinforcers, Katherine A. Fenerty
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Developing A Standardized Checklist Curriculum To Improve Checklist Performance Under Normal Workload Flight Operations, Jared K. Neterer
Developing A Standardized Checklist Curriculum To Improve Checklist Performance Under Normal Workload Flight Operations, Jared K. Neterer
Honors Theses
Checklists are a fundamental element to a safe and secure flight environment. Checklists are designed to aid pilots while performing crucial tasks during predetermined flight segments. However, checklists are of little use if procedures are not followed. Basic skills on how to properly use a checklist need to be trained to proficiency with novice pilots to ensure continuous and proper use.
More Than Just Books: Using Fiction To Help Young Girls Relate, Katie Michelle Simmons Laney
More Than Just Books: Using Fiction To Help Young Girls Relate, Katie Michelle Simmons Laney
Honors Theses
In recent years, I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of ministry settings. One such setting brought me in contact with a girl who was in a bullying situation. In her case, she related to me action taken in her classroom by her teacher at the urging of her parents. The situation had been remedied, but she was still dealing with the emotional repercussions of having been a victim of relational aggression. In my acquaintance with the girl, I knew she enjoyed reading. Therefore, she helped to inspire my original thesis idea of learning more about the …