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Infographic: Students, Teachers And Private Tutoring, Jo Earp
Infographic: Students, Teachers And Private Tutoring, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
Two new UK surveys shine a light on how many secondary school students have used a private tutor outside school, and how many primary and secondary teachers have carried out tutoring in their own time.
Effectiveness Of Sight Word And Repeated Reading Interventions In The Primary Classroom, Jordan Ackerman
Effectiveness Of Sight Word And Repeated Reading Interventions In The Primary Classroom, Jordan Ackerman
Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
The purpose of my research is to determine if sight word interventions and repeated reading interventions are effective when it comes to increasing reading achievement in primary age students. These interventions are fast paced and focus on intentional teaching practices of reading skills that are critical for emerging readers. Each intervention lasted 5 minutes. One group received direct, explicit teaching and practice of sight words. The other intervention allowed students more freedom in reading a familiar book, to gain confidence and improve their fluency.
The Impact Of Within-Class Grouping Vs. Within-Grade Grouping, Johannah Bloemendaal
The Impact Of Within-Class Grouping Vs. Within-Grade Grouping, Johannah Bloemendaal
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to compare two types of ability grouping and if one type had more of an impact than the other in a primary classroom. In this study, one type of ability grouping, known as within class ability grouping was implemented in one second grade classroom in 2017-2018. Another type of ability grouping was implemented the next year where all three of second grade classrooms were grouped according to ability, which is considered to be within grade ability grouping. Students were assessed with the AddVantage+MR (AVMR) assessment to determine placement. Then they were placed …
Behavioral Effects Of Outdoor Learning On Primary Students, Makena Cameron, Samantha Mcgue
Behavioral Effects Of Outdoor Learning On Primary Students, Makena Cameron, Samantha Mcgue
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
Children have an innate sense of curiosity about nature. “When children come in contact with nature, they reveal their strength” (Montessori, 1967, pg. 69) and therefore, outdoor education can be a useful learning tool for students. Whether being outdoors or bringing the nature-based activities inside, children have the opportunity to work with all of their senses. A growing number of schools around the United States have begun adding outdoor learning to their curriculum (Lieberman & Hoody, 1998) to bring a positive outcome to students’ behavior. Outdoor learning provides another environment that children can thrive in and hopefully benefit from. As …