Unsung Voices : The Transformation Of Writing And Identity Of Korean Esl Students In U.S. Secondary Schools,
2010
University at Albany, State University of New York
Unsung Voices : The Transformation Of Writing And Identity Of Korean Esl Students In U.S. Secondary Schools, Cheonghwa Cheong
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
ABSTRACT
An Examination Of Principal Practices That Enhance Teacher Collaboration Through Professional Development In Literacy Collaborative,
2010
University at Albany, State University of New York
An Examination Of Principal Practices That Enhance Teacher Collaboration Through Professional Development In Literacy Collaborative, Marsha Susan Strosberg
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
While whole school reform requires the commitment and collaboration of the faculty to build capacity to effect academic improvement, the school leader plays a crucial role in establishing and nurturing a setting that facilitates this goal. This research described how elementary principals restructure their buildings to create and support professional learning communities in this change process.
Kebolehbacaan Buku Teks Bahasa Arab Tinggi Tingkatan Empat Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Kebolehbacaan Buku Teks Bahasa Arab Tinggi Tingkatan Empat Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama., Kamarulzaman Abdul Ghani
Student Works (2010-2019)
High Level Arabic Textbook is a primary learning resource in learning Arabic atthe upper secondary level in Islamic religious schools. One of the factors related to the students’ lack of mastery in Arabic is due to the ineffectiveness of the textbook. In evaluating textbook, one of the criteria is the readability factor, namely the level of difficulty and suitability of the textbook for the target group. Since research on the readability of Arabic materials in Malaysia is limited, this study aims to fill that gap. This research aims to (1) identify the readability of school secondary level textbook in the …
The Question Is The Answer : Making The Language Arts Classroom Meaningful With Essential Questions And Student-Driven Inquiry,
2010
University of Northern Iowa
The Question Is The Answer : Making The Language Arts Classroom Meaningful With Essential Questions And Student-Driven Inquiry, Ashley A. Jorgensen
Graduate Research Papers
Coalition research scholar, Grant Wiggins, firmly believes the idea of a question-driven, inquiry approach to teaching and learning should be at the heart of a school's mission. In examining one of the chief questions of a school's mission, that is, 'What are the aims of a high school curriculum,' Wiggins says it must involve getting students to "use their minds well" (Cushman, 1989). Wiggins says that, "students should emerge from their high school career with an integrated vision of how to think within the culture, which implies a broad understanding, not just narrow or rote expertise" (Cushman, 1989). In order …
What Is Really Happening When I Teach? : A Self-Study In A Secondary English Classroom,
2010
University of Northern Iowa
What Is Really Happening When I Teach? : A Self-Study In A Secondary English Classroom, Margaret Christensen Mnayer
Graduate Research Papers
As an educator in an urban school, determined to provide my students with the most effective teaching, I engaged in a self-study to examine my practices and evaluate effectiveness based on current research. I used Schulte's (2002) framework to build my self-study. Her indicators of a quality self-study are: 1) thorough descriptions of the context, data collection, and analysis, 2) thoughtful problemization of researcher and her practice, 3) indications for how study changed researcher's practice, and, 4) a description of how the new insights gained might contribute to knowledge base for other teachers.
Dramatic Literacy Lessons: Meeting The Speaking Standard Of The Iowa Core Curriculum,
2010
University of Northern Iowa
Dramatic Literacy Lessons: Meeting The Speaking Standard Of The Iowa Core Curriculum, Ashley Brandt
Honors Program Theses
The Iowa Core Curriculum is a relatively new concept in Iowa, having just been approved May 21, 2009, and is designed to align with the subjects math and language arts with the National Common Core State Standard Initiative. There are currently very few resources available for teachers to gain the knowledge, expertise, and Iowa Core Curriculum specific lesson plans they may need to teach "essential concepts and skills". The focus of this thesis is to create a unit of lessons that are directly linked to the new ideas presented in the Iowa Core Curriculum for the Speaking skill sets of …
Enhancing Reading Achievement Through Readers’ Theater And Art,
2010
East Tennessee State University
Enhancing Reading Achievement Through Readers’ Theater And Art, Victoria Cunningham, Marcia Dosser, Edward J. Dwyer
ETSU Faculty Works
No abstract provided.
Fostering Reading Fluency In The School Library,
2010
East Tennessee State University
Fostering Reading Fluency In The School Library, Linda Steele, Gina Podyin, Edward J. Dwyer
ETSU Faculty Works
No abstract provided.
Promoting A Desire To Read With Graphic Novels,
2010
University of Northern Iowa
Promoting A Desire To Read With Graphic Novels, Alexis Woodward
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this research project was to create a graphic novel to encourage reluctant 4th grade boys to become interested in reading. This research questioned the graphics in graphic novels that appeal to reluctant readers, the type of content that would appeal particularly to boys who lack interest in reading, and the method of balance needed between text and graphics to capture the interest of boys who lack motivation to read. The researcher focused on graphic novels and their use in the classroom, different ways graphic novels can motivate reluctant readers to become interested in reading, the concept of …
Teaching Writing Through Comics : A Comic Writing Curriculum For The Upper Elementary Grades,
2010
Bank Street College of Education
Teaching Writing Through Comics : A Comic Writing Curriculum For The Upper Elementary Grades, Hally Bayer
Graduate Student Independent Studies
A comprehensive, eight-week writing curriculum designed for upper elementary grades, and based on comics. Includes an annotated bibliography, and lesson plans.
Communication Strategies Used By Chinese Students From China In Spoken English.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Communication Strategies Used By Chinese Students From China In Spoken English., Liu Qing Hua
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study evaluates the use of Communication Strategies which are employed by Second Language Acquisition (SLA) learners. A comprehensive review of the relevant literature from the last decade is done with focus on the particular consideration given to the different ways in which Communication Strategies have been defined under the corresponding influences in regard to the organization of strategy taxonomies. This study also seeks to examine how learners of second language perform in communicative tasks especially where they are confronted with linguistic problems and communication barriers. It also aims at identifying the communication strategies used by the students from China …
The Effects Of Planning On The Narrative Writings Of Malaysian Tertiary Level Students.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
The Effects Of Planning On The Narrative Writings Of Malaysian Tertiary Level Students., Sim Biow Yee
Student Works (2010-2019)
Based on Kellogg’s model of writing, this study investigated the effects of planning on fluency, complexity and accuracy in the narrative writings of average proficiency undergraduates. 30 Malaysian students undertook the task of writing a narrative with the aid of a set of pictures and writing prompt, under three different conditions. No planning (NP) participants were instructed to write without planning time but with limited writing time. Pre-task planning (PTP) participants were given limited planning and writing time. Within-task planning (WTP) participants had unlimited writing time but no planning time. Results indicated that pre-task planning was beneficial in increasing fluency …
Exploring The Use Of Language Cues For Higher-Order Thinking Skills In The Muet Syllabus.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Exploring The Use Of Language Cues For Higher-Order Thinking Skills In The Muet Syllabus., Patricia Das Isaacs
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study is mainly concerned with how the English language can be used to our benefit to create a thinking society in Malaysia. Since the Malaysian University English Test or MUET is a requirement for students wishing to pursue first degree tertiary education in public universities, it is felt that students should be equipped with a certain level of competency in a language which is also an international language. Along with this it is essential that students be able to develop the higher-order thinking skills of critical and creative thinking, analysing and problem-solving which will prove to be useful in …
Penguasaan Partikal "Al" Bahasa Arab Dalam Kalangan Pelajar Melayu.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Penguasaan Partikal "Al" Bahasa Arab Dalam Kalangan Pelajar Melayu., Ahmad Rushdi Haroon
Student Works (2010-2019)
This research is aimed to see the accuracy of “al” particle among the Malay students. In this research, the writer gave the definition of what the particle is, and explained in detail the types and its functions. There are many types of particles in the Arabic language but this research only focuses on the “al” particle and its main semantic aspect such as the determinant particle, the connection particle and the additional particle. This research further explains the function of each particle and provides examples of its usage in sentences. This research uses a descriptive-observation method throughout the case study. …
Gender Differences In Learning Style Preferences And Strategies Of Secondary Students.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Gender Differences In Learning Style Preferences And Strategies Of Secondary Students., Anizakiah Makmin
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study aims to identify the learning style preferences and strategies used by a group of 90 Form 2 secondary school students. Gender is one of the variables identified to influence the choice of learning styles and strategies among students. This study hopes to establish whether there are any differences in the learning style preferences and strategies between male and female students in learning English language. Two sets of self-scoring questionnaire based on Reid‟s (1987) Perceptual Learning Style Preference (PLSP) Questionnaire was used to identify the students‟ learning style preferences and Oxford‟s (1986) Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) was …
Attitudes Of The Semai Students Towards Learning English.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Attitudes Of The Semai Students Towards Learning English., Nor Wardiah Ahmad Hadzri
Student Works (2010-2019)
The purpose of the study is to investigate the attitudes of the Semai students towards learning English. In general, these students are not proficient in the language (English paper, PMR, 2007). The study aims to determine the factors that affect their attitude towards learning English. How social, behavioural, cultural and educational factors affect the students’ attitudes are also examined. The research site is SMK Sri Tapah, Tapah, Perak as a large number of Semai students are registered in the school. About 40 students and five English language teachers (teaching in schools with a large number of Semai students enrolled) were …
Strategi Pembelajaran Dan Kaitannya Dengan Pencapaian Dan Motivasi Pelajar Bahasa Jepun.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Strategi Pembelajaran Dan Kaitannya Dengan Pencapaian Dan Motivasi Pelajar Bahasa Jepun., Habibah Shuib
Student Works (2010-2019)
The study aims to identify the relationship between learning strategies with academic achievement, and student’s learning motivation in elective courses. Learning strategies play important role in developing individual learning approach, making learning easy, fast, effective and transferable to a new situation. The scope for the study is students who are taking Japanese language as a compulsory elective language in University Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam. This study employs the quantitative approach and the data collection instrument is the questionnaire. A total of 300 questionnaires are distributed to the students currently enrolled in the Japanese language course. There are 265 respondents. …
Pengajaran Kosa Kata Arab Di Peringkat Menengah Rendah.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Pengajaran Kosa Kata Arab Di Peringkat Menengah Rendah., Hamdi Abdul Hamid
Student Works (2010-2019)
The Teaching of Arabic in Religious National Secondary School (SMKA) started since 1977 with 11 pilot schools. A special curriculum was designed to achieve communication objectives. In line with the communication objectives a textbook was designed to fulfill the objectives. In order to help students master the vocabulary the textbook provides exercises and glossary on the same page and at the end of the book. This study is aimed to assess whether the approach to teaching vocabulary and learning process are successful. In addition this study is also aimed at evaluating whether students have mastered the vocabulary learned. To obtain …
Communication Strategies Used By Chinese Students In Spoken English.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Communication Strategies Used By Chinese Students In Spoken English., Liu Qing Hua
Student Works (2010-2019)
This study evaluates the use of Communication Strategies which are employed by Second Language Acquisition (SLA) learners. A comprehensive review of the relevant literature from the last decade is done with focus on the particular consideration given to the different ways in which Communication Strategies have been defined under the corresponding influences in regard to the organization of strategy taxonomies. This study also seeks to examine how learners of second language perform in communicative tasks especially where they are confronted with linguistic problems and communication barriers. It also aims at identifying the communication strategies used by the students from China …
Collaborative Writing Among Esl Diploma Students : A Case Study.,
2010
Universiti Malaya
Collaborative Writing Among Esl Diploma Students : A Case Study., Lin Siew Fong
Student Works (2010-2019)
The main objective of this study was to obtain insights on collaborative writing among mixed ability students in an ESL setting of an institution of higher learning. The focus of this study was on the process and the product of collaborative writing as most past studies concentrated on the process instead of the product of collaborative writing. The participants comprised two case study groups of twelve students from a Diploma in Computer Science course. Data was collected through video recordings of the collaborative writing sessions, interviews, diary entries, and observations. The data was analysed by describing and interpreting the incidents …
