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Musical Linguistics: How Music And Artistic Creativity When Delivered As A Linguistic Practice, Help Students Master Academic Skills In English Language Arts, Cynthyny Ann Lebo Apr 2012

Musical Linguistics: How Music And Artistic Creativity When Delivered As A Linguistic Practice, Help Students Master Academic Skills In English Language Arts, Cynthyny Ann Lebo

Theses Digitization Project

This Masters project consists of two elements: 1) an integrated after-school program to improve student English language reading and academic outcomes for third graders' vocabulary development by incorporating music, artistic creativity and linguistics; 2) a pilot sample curriculum that demonstrates the approach for building student comprehension through musical theater and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) content experiences. Called "Water Buddy", this is an after-school program uses singing, dancing, writing, and play to build reading and vocabulary skills. The goal is to improve learner academic outcomes by mastering the elemental building blocks of words, letters, symbols by making memorable the …


A Comprehensive Approach To Using Primary Sources In Elementary Curriculum Development, Michelle Raelynn Nelson Jan 2007

A Comprehensive Approach To Using Primary Sources In Elementary Curriculum Development, Michelle Raelynn Nelson

Theses Digitization Project

A teacher resource packet was created that teachers can use at the third through sixth grade levels to effectively implement the use of primary sources into their existing curriculum to promote greater historical understanding, imagination, emapthy and critical thinking. This project is intended to change teacher behaviors of teaching using an archival view of history to one that applies critical thinking and promotes in-depth student understanding of historical events.


Using Music To Create Effective Curriculum For English Language Development, Steven John Schulz Jan 2005

Using Music To Create Effective Curriculum For English Language Development, Steven John Schulz

Theses Digitization Project

Research supporting the viability of music to promote language and literacy development as well as the theory of multiple intelligences suggests that any sound educational program employ a multifaceted approach to teaching and learning. This project created a thematically based multiple intelligence curriculum for first grade English language learners that emphasized the use of song.


College-Level Reading And Writing: Considering Curriculum From A Postmodern Perspective, Brenda Jean Littleton Jan 2005

College-Level Reading And Writing: Considering Curriculum From A Postmodern Perspective, Brenda Jean Littleton

Theses Digitization Project

This project presents qualitative investigations into the relation of science systems to education systems, and suggests post modern constructs as models of systemic change, with application toward reading and writing literacy for the college-level adult learning.


Embodied Knowing And Effective Communication In The Development Of A Choreography Curriculum, Michele Lynn Jenkins Jan 2005

Embodied Knowing And Effective Communication In The Development Of A Choreography Curriculum, Michele Lynn Jenkins

Theses Digitization Project

Develops a choreography course curriculum to be implemented and evaluated for inclusion in the Chaffey College (a community college in San Bernardino County, California) dance program. Identifies and evaluates four core developmental areas of a well-designed choreography class: (1) communicative skill development through dance composition; (2) group problem-solving creative work; (3) integration of other arts with dance; and, (4) critical evaluation skills.


Literacy Learning Centers In A Second Grade Classroom, Tammy Ann Hermann Jan 1998

Literacy Learning Centers In A Second Grade Classroom, Tammy Ann Hermann

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Curriculum Design In Creative Writing, Lola De Julio De Maci Jan 1995

Curriculum Design In Creative Writing, Lola De Julio De Maci

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


The Development Of A Written Language Curriculum Utilizing A Writing Process Approach For Fourth Grade Students, Diane Szydelko Jan 1988

The Development Of A Written Language Curriculum Utilizing A Writing Process Approach For Fourth Grade Students, Diane Szydelko

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Reading Can Be Fun Again: A Supplementary Reading Program For Grades 4-6 Using Picture Books, Timothy C. Van Dusen Jan 1986

Reading Can Be Fun Again: A Supplementary Reading Program For Grades 4-6 Using Picture Books, Timothy C. Van Dusen

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Reading Celebration Program From Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade, Cathy A. Mainiero Jan 1986

A Reading Celebration Program From Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade, Cathy A. Mainiero

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Natural Literacy: The Link Between Reading And Writing For The Emergent Reader, Kathleen Cameron Jan 1985

Natural Literacy: The Link Between Reading And Writing For The Emergent Reader, Kathleen Cameron

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Teaching Beginners To Read Through Writing, Sheryl A. Watchorn Jan 1984

Teaching Beginners To Read Through Writing, Sheryl A. Watchorn

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


The Effectiveness Of An Interdisciplinary Approach To Reading Instruction, Ellen Sparrowgrove Jan 1980

The Effectiveness Of An Interdisciplinary Approach To Reading Instruction, Ellen Sparrowgrove

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Content Reading Instruction As It Relates To The Secondary Social Studies Curriculum, Paula L. Jacobs Jan 1978

Content Reading Instruction As It Relates To The Secondary Social Studies Curriculum, Paula L. Jacobs

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Study Of A Language Program Focusing On Basic Writing Skills And Creative Writing Activities And The Affect On The Writing Skills Of Third Grade Students, Zelma Jane Ballard Jan 1977

A Study Of A Language Program Focusing On Basic Writing Skills And Creative Writing Activities And The Affect On The Writing Skills Of Third Grade Students, Zelma Jane Ballard

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Reading Program In A Sixth Grade Class-Room Based On Modified Self-Selection Of Paperback Books Using Cloze Procedure To Test Comprehension, Martha J. Shaw Jan 1976

A Reading Program In A Sixth Grade Class-Room Based On Modified Self-Selection Of Paperback Books Using Cloze Procedure To Test Comprehension, Martha J. Shaw

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.