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Conceptual Change Theory In Education: Using Dinner-Home Visits To Reshape Teacher Perceptions Of Students, Audrey Consuelo Hovannesian Jan 2013

Conceptual Change Theory In Education: Using Dinner-Home Visits To Reshape Teacher Perceptions Of Students, Audrey Consuelo Hovannesian

Theses Digitization Project

This study was designed to determine a method to identify barriers which inhibit and items which foster levels of School Connectedness based on teacher perceptions of School Climate. When barriers related to School Connectedness are identified, the application of a protocol to reshape teacher perceptions may be necessary. Identifying teacher perceptions of School Climate related to students, the school environment, and themselves, is often an indicator of how connected the various elements of a school are since teachers and staff members greatly assist in the formation of a school climate. The 100 Dinners Project was a mixed methods study designed …


Script-Based Reading Lessons And Socialized Language Usage, Joseph James Spencer Jan 2013

Script-Based Reading Lessons And Socialized Language Usage, Joseph James Spencer

Theses Digitization Project

This study focuses in particular on the connections students make to their reading as seen through contextualized language usage. Many educators and curriculum developers suggest that using these new script-based curriculum will help teachers systematize and close gaps in teaching and learning. If unwritten teacher questions and statements are used to redirect students' comprehension about texts occur during the reading lesson, these will be described and analyzed for their effects on the lesson goals and objectives.


Toward Solving The Teacher-Student Contradiction: Using Whole-Class Workshops To Crate A Student-Focused, Rhizomic Writing Community, Bridgette Mary Callahan Jan 2012

Toward Solving The Teacher-Student Contradiction: Using Whole-Class Workshops To Crate A Student-Focused, Rhizomic Writing Community, Bridgette Mary Callahan

Theses Digitization Project

Theorists have long spoken of solving the teacher-student contradiciton, but many teachers in practice find it difficult to create depolarized classrooms, classrooms in which the roles of teacher and student overlap. One way to create such classrooms, composition teachers have advocated small-group workshops (SGWs) since the late 1960's. SGWs have become a well-established and researched part of composition theory. Compositionists have largely ignored SGW's counterpart, the whole-class workshop (WCW) despite it's benefits. This thesis examines WCWs as a new solution to the teacher-student contradiction and thus add a study of WCWs to composition scholarship.


The End Of Homework: Redefining The Default To Goalwork, Theresa Marie Gomez Jan 2011

The End Of Homework: Redefining The Default To Goalwork, Theresa Marie Gomez

Theses Digitization Project

This study examines whether setting individualized attainable goals are more effective than assigning traditional homework. The author uses the term 'goalwork' to describe individualized goals set by teacher and student which are practiced in place of traditional homework. The research question addressed in this study is whether there is a significant connection between the implementation and use of goalwork and district benchmark assessments.


The Effects Of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports On Student Achievement And Other Outcomes, Gail Pamela Angus Jan 2011

The Effects Of School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions And Supports On Student Achievement And Other Outcomes, Gail Pamela Angus

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (SWPBIS) on student academic performance and other outcomes. The participants in the study are eight middle schools from an urban Southern California school district that were mandated to implement SWPBIS in 2005.


The Impact Of Zero Tolerance On Student Academic Achievement And Retention, Paul Robert Robinson Jan 2010

The Impact Of Zero Tolerance On Student Academic Achievement And Retention, Paul Robert Robinson

Theses Digitization Project

This study showed that emerging trends showing zero tolerance policies having negative effects on school children, especially those of poor and/or minority background, make an elementary district's recently implemented zero tolerance style for fifth and sixth graders an interesting area of study. It is well accepted that when established and enforced with fidelity and consistency students will acclimate to new rules. The extreme cases like the tragic incident at Columbine aside school administration has a fiducuary duty to provide a safe learning environment, and many studies show that learning either does not occur or occurs at a diminished rate in …


The Effect Of Brain-Based Teaching Strategies On Continuation High School Students In Azusa, California, Georgia Lynn Martinez Jan 2010

The Effect Of Brain-Based Teaching Strategies On Continuation High School Students In Azusa, California, Georgia Lynn Martinez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of brain-compatible teaching strategies on continuation high school students. This was accomplished by comparing short-term academic achievement of one group of students, who received content utilizing brain-based instructional strategies, to a comparable group of students who received similar content trough traditional delivery methods.


Project-Based Learning As Situated Practice, Sandra Jeane Rice Jan 2009

Project-Based Learning As Situated Practice, Sandra Jeane Rice

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to explore the dynamics of project based learning (PBL) methodology and how this approach intersects with situated learning and aspects of adult identity negotiation, an important issue in second language acquisition. Another purpose of this thesis is to assess the effectiveness of PBL for adult learners by reviewing literature related to PBL and presenting data that was collected in the context of a PBL project carried out by adult ESL students.


Prospective English-As-A-Second-Language Educators' Use Of Vygotskian Scaffolding In Mentoring Academic Writing, Ixchell Alejandra Keller Jan 2008

Prospective English-As-A-Second-Language Educators' Use Of Vygotskian Scaffolding In Mentoring Academic Writing, Ixchell Alejandra Keller

Theses Digitization Project

This study focuses on two prospective teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) who were enrolled in a master's program and were being tutored as they prepared to write a scholarly review of literature. The methodology involved videotaping four tutoring sessions, each tutor was assigned to participate in two tutoring sessions each with the same participant. The videotaped data was then transcribed and analyzed for significant scaffolding occurrences that may have promoted successful transfer of responsibility facilitating autonomy for the learner. The goal of this project was to promote autonomous learning and to help find ways for students …


Using Standardized Test Reading Comprehension Software To Improve Student Academic Achievement In Reading Comprehension, Andy James Kubitza Jan 2007

Using Standardized Test Reading Comprehension Software To Improve Student Academic Achievement In Reading Comprehension, Andy James Kubitza

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this quantitative design research study for fourth grade students was to examine whether a web-based Standardized Test Preparation Intervention for reading comprehension was more effective and efficient in improving student academic achievement in reading comprehension than a paper-based Standarized Test Preparation Intervention. It was found that the paper-based reading comprehension intervention was equally effective as the web-based.


21st Century Skills For 21st Century Learners, Jennifer Lynne Shopshear Jan 2007

21st Century Skills For 21st Century Learners, Jennifer Lynne Shopshear

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the project was to develop and implement a survey for the purpose of better understanding how teacher's attitude affect their ability to achieve success and overcome challenges associated with the implementation of a 1 on 1 Learning Program. This project was intended to increase awareness as to how teachers currently use technology, their attitudes about the technology they use, and their perceptions as to how students will use technology. Research in this study affirms this can improve teacher/student achievements; promote creativity and motivation through effective communication. The significance of this project was to identify teacher's attitudes about …


The Pros And Cons Of Using Technology In Primary Education, Astrid Ryterband Jan 2005

The Pros And Cons Of Using Technology In Primary Education, Astrid Ryterband

Theses Digitization Project

The aim of this thesis is to examine computer technology as an educative tool in primary education and to discover how it's affecting instruction and learning. The writer of this thesis believes that the integration of literacy and computer technology can be successful, provide that government, administration, faculty, parents and students work together.


Environmental Awareness And Sustainable Development Curriculum In English As A Second Language Adult Education, Ian Griffith Jan 2004

Environmental Awareness And Sustainable Development Curriculum In English As A Second Language Adult Education, Ian Griffith

Theses Digitization Project

This project provides the tools and framework for an ESL (English as a second language) classroom experience that informs citizens about sustainable development and that emphasizes the connections between distinct subject areas. The project focuses on global concerns about the environment, pollution and sustainability to develop case studies and simulations that involve students and teach vocabulary, critical thinking, and techniques of negotiation.


Teacher Attitude Towards Technology: Usage In K-2 Classrooms, Lilia Reyes Granillo Jan 2004

Teacher Attitude Towards Technology: Usage In K-2 Classrooms, Lilia Reyes Granillo

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis is designed for teachers in early elementary education. It focuses on how and if, these teachers are integrating technology while meeting the many State Standards required by the State of California.


Applying Technology To Meet Correctional Educator Needs, Susan Marie Bley Jan 2004

Applying Technology To Meet Correctional Educator Needs, Susan Marie Bley

Theses Digitization Project

This study focuses on defining correctional education and correctional educators and identifying characteristics of correctional students. This study specifically focuses on the Tri-County Correctional Education Association. A Web site has been developed for this association in order to support and inform the correctional educators.


The Effects Of Cooperative Learning On Student Attitude And Achievement In A Middle School Science Classroom, Elizabeth Ann Krome Jan 2004

The Effects Of Cooperative Learning On Student Attitude And Achievement In A Middle School Science Classroom, Elizabeth Ann Krome

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to test the hypothesis that student enthusiasm, participation, and comprehension would increase when using cooperative learning techniques in a classroom context.


Improving Teacher Productivity Through The Use Of Computer Technology, Darcy Jane Coulter Jan 2003

Improving Teacher Productivity Through The Use Of Computer Technology, Darcy Jane Coulter

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the project was to develop a teacher handbook forusing computer technology and Microsoft Office XP software in the performance of their administrative tasks. The handbook was designed to provide teachers with step-by-step instructions that would enable them to automate many administrative tasks that were previously performed manually, without the benefit of computer technology.


Online Storybook As A Facilitator For English As A Second Language Learning, Pei-Chen Tsai Jan 2003

Online Storybook As A Facilitator For English As A Second Language Learning, Pei-Chen Tsai

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to develop an online storybook as an ESL (English as a second language) or EFL (English as a Foreign language) learning facilitator for beginning english learners.


Launchpad: Using Students-Owned Computers In The Classroom, Justin James Whiteford Jan 2002

Launchpad: Using Students-Owned Computers In The Classroom, Justin James Whiteford

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to address the need for integrated technology in schools by presenting LaunchPad as a means of implementing student-owned laptops in the classroom.


Deploying Mobile Computer Classroom As A Catalyst For More Parental Involvement Via Technology As Well As Bridging Digital Divide: A Feasibility Study, Abdul Hamid Khan Jan 2001

Deploying Mobile Computer Classroom As A Catalyst For More Parental Involvement Via Technology As Well As Bridging Digital Divide: A Feasibility Study, Abdul Hamid Khan

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this paper is to explore the feasibility of using the mobile computer classroom for increasing the parental involvement via technology with the intent of alleviating both the problems of downward trending performance of students as well as bridging the "digital divide" among parents and other adults.


Aligning Brain-Based Middle School Reform With The California State Standards, John Ray Adams Jan 2001

Aligning Brain-Based Middle School Reform With The California State Standards, John Ray Adams

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Web Page Of Curricular Resources For The Computer Literacy Class: Grades 7 - 9, Kelly Sue Daly Jan 2001

A Web Page Of Curricular Resources For The Computer Literacy Class: Grades 7 - 9, Kelly Sue Daly

Theses Digitization Project

This project is a web site dedicated to providing computer literacy resources that assist teachers in designing quality, interesting, and educational curricular units directed toward adolescent learners.


Encouraging Motivation Using Songs And Cooperative Learning To Improve Intercultural Understanding, In-Ryang Park Jan 2000

Encouraging Motivation Using Songs And Cooperative Learning To Improve Intercultural Understanding, In-Ryang Park

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to explore the students' motivation using songs and cooperative learning to improve intercultural understanding and to achieve communicative competence. The target level is the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) intermediate level students in South Korea.


Parent Involvement At The Secondary Level? It Can Be Done!, Suzanne Janette Borucki Jan 1998

Parent Involvement At The Secondary Level? It Can Be Done!, Suzanne Janette Borucki

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Incorporating The Multiple Intelligence Theory Of Teaching To Reach All Students In The Elementary Classroom, Amy Kathleen Hocker Jan 1997

Incorporating The Multiple Intelligence Theory Of Teaching To Reach All Students In The Elementary Classroom, Amy Kathleen Hocker

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to analyse research regarding the benefits of using the Multiple Intelligence Theory of teaching in the elementary school setting.


Student Motivation: Instilling A Desire To Learn In Middle School Students, Richard James Erbstoesser Jan 1997

Student Motivation: Instilling A Desire To Learn In Middle School Students, Richard James Erbstoesser

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


An Integrated Approach To Teaching History In The Middle Schools, Kimberly Ann Eirite, Laura Ann Stanley, Randi Dawn Seligson, Deborah Ann Trautner Jan 1996

An Integrated Approach To Teaching History In The Middle Schools, Kimberly Ann Eirite, Laura Ann Stanley, Randi Dawn Seligson, Deborah Ann Trautner

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Integrating The Arts In Education, Debra Zelon Mcquain Jan 1996

Integrating The Arts In Education, Debra Zelon Mcquain

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Peer Mediation Through Leadership, Maureen Jacks, Jennifer Arjo Jan 1996

Peer Mediation Through Leadership, Maureen Jacks, Jennifer Arjo

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Creating And Sustaining A Multiage Vision, Bonnie S. Adama Jan 1995

Creating And Sustaining A Multiage Vision, Bonnie S. Adama

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.