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The Influence Of Curriculum Customization On Grade 3 Student Achievement In Language Arts And Mathematics In New Jersey’S 30 Poorest School Districts, Michael Deturo
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
The purpose for my correlational cross-sectional study was to explore the influences of proximal and distal forces on curriculum development and how it affects student achievement as it pertains to NJ ASK Grade 3. I sought to determine the strength and direction of the relationships between curriculum customization at the local level and student achievement on the NJ ASK 3 in Mathematics and Language Arts. Seventy-four elementary principals were surveyed pertaining to development, design, and implementation of their curriculum.
Middle School Teachers' Experiences With Cross-Curricular Connections At The Incident Level, Melita M. Penchalk
Middle School Teachers' Experiences With Cross-Curricular Connections At The Incident Level, Melita M. Penchalk
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many curricular innovations, including cross-curricular teaching, are started in schools without adequate teacher preparation and support, reducing the effectiveness of the interventions in supporting student learning. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to describe the implementation of the cross-curricular connections teaching technique in middle schools. Research questions focused on how middle school teachers experienced implementation of cross-curricular teaching at the incident level and how teachers perceived cross-curricular teaching and its long-term value. Myers-Briggs personality type theory informed the study, supporting the postulation that teachers are more comfortable teaching from their personality types. Data from 10 middle school teachers …
A Proposed Program Of Studies For The Red Rock Junior High School, Robert L. Heikell
A Proposed Program Of Studies For The Red Rock Junior High School, Robert L. Heikell
Graduate Student Research Papers
Given 117 students in grades seven, eight, and nine, four teachers, seven periods per day, and adequate facilities, prepare a program of studies that will meet the needs of the youth of Lower Crab Creek School District. This will be (1) an accredited junior high school located in Royal City, Washington, and (2) the program of studies will meet standards at least comparable to those in neighboring communities presently educating the ninth-grade students of the Lower Crab Creek School District.
The Role Of Vocational Guidance In The Elementary School, Gary Dee Williamson
The Role Of Vocational Guidance In The Elementary School, Gary Dee Williamson
Graduate Student Research Papers
It is the purpose of this study to collect and present material concerning the present need and importance of a vocational guidance program in the elementary school. Such material should: (1) assist the school administrator in understanding the need for promoting an elementary vocational guidance program; (2) acquaint the teacher with the need for this program while relating some ideas for its' practical application; and, (3) acquaint the parents with this growing need in guidance, making them aware of practical methods by which they can assist their children.
The Principal's Role As A Curriculum Leader, Richard Allen Cash
The Principal's Role As A Curriculum Leader, Richard Allen Cash
Graduate Student Research Papers
This paper will attempt to (1) explore the principal's emerging role as a leader in curriculum development, (2) report ways the principal may bring about desired changes in the curriculum, and (3) identify problems having to do with the effect of social influences and cultural patterns upon curriculum improvement.