Gemstoning: Character Creation Exercise For The Classroom & Production,
2024
Wofford College
Gemstoning: Character Creation Exercise For The Classroom & Production, Abigail Dillard, Lucas Skjaret
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
In the summer of 2023, we participated in an online training course with the Stella Adler Studio of Acting titled Awareness Without Judgement: A Teacher Training Intensive. Over the weeks, we studied with three main teachers at the Studio on Character, Technique, and Script Interpretation with ‘master classes’ led by actors and scholars scattered over the weeks. The course is designed for theatre practitioners who want more in-depth experience and exposure to the more pedagogical side of acting and performance; in other words, for acting teachers who want to use the techniques of Stella Adler within their teaching. Given this …
Developing Alternative Grading Strategies,
2024
Grand Valley State University
Developing Alternative Grading Strategies, Brian M. Sackett
Masters Projects
Traditional grading strategies may not accurately reflect student knowledge. Educators are beginning to develop more accurate and efficient methods for grading students. These alternative methods include; standards based grading, content based grading, portfolio assessment, narrative feedback, and minimum grading. These grading strategies focus more heavily on content mastery, rather than non-academic variables such as student behavior. This project will provide a thorough training session to teachers to give them the confidence to implement the new alternative grading strategies. The goal of this project is to have a lasting impact on students’ academic success as well as their motivation and engagement. …
Success In Secondary Mathematics Courses,
2024
Grand Valley State University
Success In Secondary Mathematics Courses, Victoria Klaas
Masters Projects
According to research, many students struggle to successfully complete required secondary mathematics courses. Not only are these courses require for students to graduate, the courses prepare students to use mathematics in their everyday lives. The demand for careers in the mathematics field continues to grow. Students will continue to miss out on careers in this field if they do not successfully complete their secondary mathematics courses. This project outlines some of the factors affecting student mathematical success and provides an Algebra II unit plan. The unit plan provides guiding lesson plans and other needed materials for teachers to help improve …
Ucf Pegasus Plan - 4th Grade - The Roaring 20s And How It Led To The Great Depression,
2024
University of Central Florida
Ucf Pegasus Plan - 4th Grade - The Roaring 20s And How It Led To The Great Depression, Meagan Thibodeau, Brianna Hall, Gabrielle Hines
Pegasus Plans: Social Studies Unit Plans for Florida Teachers
During this unit, students will explore The Roaring 20s and The Great Depression. Students will also explore the culture, women's rights, transportation, and Florida tourism in the 1920s. They will learn about Florida's Land Boom and Bust, life during the Great Depression, and Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal.
The Effects Of Online Chemistry-Themed Design-Based Stem Education On Preservice Science Teachers’ Stem Awareness,
2024
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
The Effects Of Online Chemistry-Themed Design-Based Stem Education On Preservice Science Teachers’ Stem Awareness, Emine Sahin Topalcengiz, Burcin Acar-Sesen
Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Publications and Presentations
The study investigated the impact of Chemistry-Focused Online Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teacher education on the awareness of STEM among preservice science teachers. A one-group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental weak design was used to determine changes in preservice teachers’ STEM awareness. During the study, a 14-week Chemistry-Focused Online STEM course was provided to preservice science teachers. As part of this course, the theoretical knowledge about STEM was explained to students, and afterward, they completed two modules. Furthermore, preservice teachers also developed their chemistry-themed STEM lesson plans at the beginning of the course, after explaining theoretical knowledge about STEM at the …
An Examination Of Positive Impacts On Students' Math Success,
2024
Grand Valley State University
An Examination Of Positive Impacts On Students' Math Success, Lauren E. Bisher
Masters Projects
In today’s classrooms, some students struggle to achieve at high levels in math. Yet, recent research describing the neuroplasticity of the brain means that, with a mathematical mindset, all students can achieve in math at the highest levels in school. Unfortunately, some capable students disengage from the subject due to a fixed mindset or holding beliefs in math myths, such as only some people are born with a math brain or math is about speed. Achievement in math can open more opportunities in a student’s future. Entrance into college and various careers that require mathematical skills become possible when students …
Becoming Trauma- Informed Parents And Educators,
2024
Grand Valley State University
Becoming Trauma- Informed Parents And Educators, Stephanie M. Petersen
Masters Projects
Trauma exposure may have a negative impact on students within the K-12 setting. Whether through first and secondhand accounts, trauma may affect students in areas that can lead to academic, psychological, and social emotional developmental concerns. Lasting impacts of trauma can affect cognitive, affective, behavioral, psychological, relational and self-attribution domains, and can lead to psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, borderline personality disorder, depression, etc. (O’Neill et al., 2010, pg. 190). When the brain is affected by neuroanatomical and neurophysiological changes a child’s language is impaired, which affects their ability to comprehend ultimately leading to effects on a child’s ability to …
Ucf Pegasus Plan - 5th Grade - Structure And Function Of Government,
2024
University of Central Florida
Ucf Pegasus Plan - 5th Grade - Structure And Function Of Government, Cheryl Johnson
Pegasus Plans: Social Studies Unit Plans for Florida Teachers
During this unit, students will demonstrate an understanding of the Structure and Function of the Three Branches of Government. Students will explore and compare each level and Branch of Government including but not limited to Checks and Balances, History of the Constitution and Purpose of Government.
The Intersection Of Lgbtq+ Identity And Disability: A Need For School Based Support,
2024
Kean University
The Intersection Of Lgbtq+ Identity And Disability: A Need For School Based Support, Jospeh A. Hogan
Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning
Grounded in intersectional theory, this article explores the experience of LGBTQ+ students with disabilities. LGBTQ+ students with disabilities experience higher levels of bullying, harassment, suicidal ideation and other challenges in school. Post-school outcomes also reveal negative realities. Schools need to ensure that support is provided to students living at the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and disability. Implications for school leaders, educational professionals, and educator preparation programs are discussed with recommendations for improving outcomes.
The Perspective Of An Alumnus,
2024
Columbia University
Editor’S Note,
2024
Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Contributors,
2024
Bard College
Contributors
Early College Folio
Contributors, Early College Folio, Volume 3, Issue 1 (2024).
Generative Ai And The Role Of Educators In The Creative Arts,
2024
Willem de Kooning Academie
Generative Ai And The Role Of Educators In The Creative Arts, Leah Howd
Tradition Innovations in Arts, Design, and Media Higher Education
Educators have always had a hand in our future; influencing and nurturing those who will make that future. There is no doubt that AI will also have an influence, but AI is still in its formative years. These early years are precious because they allow experimentation before AI becomes entrenched in our society. The three projects in this second part of the AI issue of Tradition-Innovations in Art, Design, and Media Higher Education, Generative Algorithm for Art and Architecture: A collaborative interdisciplinary course structure nurturing transdisciplinary GenAI-supported design, Teaching Creatives to be Provocateurs: Establishing a Digital Humanist Approach for …
The Importance Of Critical Thinking Skills In Secondary Classrooms,
2024
Grand Valley State University
The Importance Of Critical Thinking Skills In Secondary Classrooms, Clinton T. Sterkenburg
Masters Projects
According to research, many students lack effective critical thinking skills. The ability to think critically is crucial for individuals to be successful and responsible. Many students have difficulties understanding this important skill and especially lack the ability to initiate and apply the process. Although a difficult task, educators have the responsibility to teach critical skills to students and to discern when certain instructional methods or activities are not helping students. Each student is different, and their needs must be considered, this correlates with how they learn and process information. Research has shown that traditional teaching methods that require students to …
The Effect Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication Devices On Preschool-Aged Children With Disabilities,
2024
Grand Valley State University
The Effect Of Augmentative And Alternative Communication Devices On Preschool-Aged Children With Disabilities, Jocelyn N. Fox
Masters Projects
Speech and language needs are not being met effectively in preschool-aged children. These skills are incredibly important, as speech and language skills affect all other areas of development (Greenwood et al., 2013). To help solve this problem, professionals who work with this population of students need to have effective practices in place to address the needs of these students. This project aims to provide preschool-aged children who have speech and language needs the access to communication they deserve. Through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, many speech and language needs can be addressed. This project will provide training on AAC …
Assessment Of Inquiry-Based Learning Practice In Response To The Science Achievement Gap Of City Schools,
2024
Western Michigan University
Assessment Of Inquiry-Based Learning Practice In Response To The Science Achievement Gap Of City Schools, Lexus K. Baxendale,
Masters Theses
Over the past few decades, many city schools have seen a decline in graduation rates, attendance, rates, and standardized test scores. Once high achieving schools, are now struggling to get students to attend school let alone graduate. One specific area that has experienced this decline is K-12 science education. As a secondary science educator working within a city district, I have witnessed firsthand the substantial gaps in knowledge that many students exhibit even as they transition into high school. These gaps are often profound and can be traced back to the early stages of their education, where foundational scientific concepts …
How Comics Impact The Process Of Instructional Design,
2024
Indiana State University
How Comics Impact The Process Of Instructional Design, Aaron M. White
All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Despite growing evidence and professional consensus of the educational benefits of comics, the medium has not received much explicit attention within instructional design literature. This very lack of attention leaves instructional designers (IDs) and subject matter experts (SMEs) without the necessary means to integrate comics into higher education curriculum. Drawn from theoretical and empirical evidence found in Mayer’s Multimedia Learning (2021) and Cohn’s The Visual Language of Comics (2014), this dissertation explored how incorporating comics as anchor text into three different courses (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) at three different higher education institutions in the Midwest impacted the dynamics of the …
The Growth Mindset Revolution,
2024
Universidad de Los Andes - Colombia
The Growth Mindset Revolution, Paula Bibiana Garcia Cardona, Martha Isabel Tejada Sanchez, Martha Ramirez
GHEA21 Open Educational Resources
The Growth Mindset Revolution is a manual for educators designed to support the development of a growth mindset culture within the perspectives of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and interculturality. As an in-service or pre-service educator in higher or technical education, one will find explanations, lesson plans, resources, videos, and podcasts with testimonials that will help you create pedagogical practices that encourage growth and development for your students. We invite you to use this guide as a reference in the field of teacher education and professional development and related areas, promoting a mindset transformation for a global network of educators.
Impact Of Teacher Support Systems On Advanced Placement Achievement Outcomes,
2024
University of Texas at Tyler
Impact Of Teacher Support Systems On Advanced Placement Achievement Outcomes, Yolanda Gomez
Education Theses and Dissertations
In the realm of Advanced Placement (AP) education, a persistent achievement gap exists, with low-socioeconomic students consistently underperforming compared to their affluent peers. This disparity is particularly notable in AP English Language and Composition, where 93% of students fail to achieve a score of three or higher, the score for earning college credit. This study hypothesizes that this gap is partly due to inadequate support for AP teachers, particularly the lack of collaborative planning time. In most high schools, AP English Language and Composition teachers have no dedicated time for collaboration, instead focusing on other areas like End of Course …
Archiving Living Historical Narratives With Youth Participatory Action Research,
2024
Mercer University
Archiving Living Historical Narratives With Youth Participatory Action Research, Leah Panther, Elizabeth Burbridge, Robbie Barber, Rosi Sanchez
Georgia Library Quarterly
As part of an interdisciplinary place-based summer program, the three adults and nine youth explored local communities as a co-researchers, seeking to preserve and sustain their community’s literacies, histories, and stories. Youth co-researchers led the data collection, analysis, and creation of archival resources to capture community literacies, histories, and stories that expanded beyond traditional print-centric resources and archival collections management systems. From our youth co-researchers we learned: (1) prioritizing people as archival sources, (2) living historical narratives lead to critical readings of historical artifacts, and (3) public digital composing practices with historical narratives and historical artifacts. The implications result in …
