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Content Integration In Elementary Schools, Lauren Lucas Apr 2014

Content Integration In Elementary Schools, Lauren Lucas

College of Education Presentations

There never seems to be enough time to teach all that teachers want to teach and all that is required in elementary schools. The purpose of this inquiry project is to take a deeper look into what it is that teachers are required to teach within the Common Core State Standards and see if there is a way to integrate these standards with other content areas. The goal is to provide more information for teachers and other professional educators as to the benefits and drawbacks of content integration. Research was performed through personal instruction, observations of instruction, and interaction with …


Successes Exhibited In 5th Grade Students Participating In Leadership Programs, Kelsey Lovell Apr 2014

Successes Exhibited In 5th Grade Students Participating In Leadership Programs, Kelsey Lovell

College of Education Presentations

This project involves researching the academic and social effects of leadership programs for exceptional 5th grade students. These students attend a Title I elementary school in Boise, Idaho. Students attend bi-weekly leadership trainings to increase confidence as a leader and learn leadership skills. They will be observed during these trainings and in the everyday classroom. Results will be based upon academic fluctuation and successes accomplished from before the Everyday Leadership Program and throughout the program. Social constraints will also be researched through classroom interactions and observation, as well as behavior with other classmates, and overall self-confidence. All students personal information …