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The Relationship Between Mandated Portfolios And Teachers' Attitudes, Beliefs, And Practices, Christi Wise
The Relationship Between Mandated Portfolios And Teachers' Attitudes, Beliefs, And Practices, Christi Wise
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This study examines the relationship between teachers' perceptions and of their practices with mandated portfolios. It analyzes how teachers' attitudes and beliefs may influence the effectiveness of portfolio usage. Six intermediate grade teachers from one Midwestern school district were interviewed to ascertain their background, knowledge about portfolios, attitudes about portfolios, ownership of portfolios, and use of portfolios. In addition, the contents of eighteen randomly selected student portfolios were identified and analyzed to determine the congruency between teachers' stated perceptions and the implementation of portfolio use. The findings imply that changes in school policies regarding portfolios are ineffective unless the changes …
Students' Perception Of Teacher Expectation In A Co-Educational Physical Activity Class, Cari Robin Turner
Students' Perception Of Teacher Expectation In A Co-Educational Physical Activity Class, Cari Robin Turner
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The purpose of this study was to determine if a gender difference exists between students1 perception of male and female teacher expectation. Student perceptions were determined by administering the Student Perception Inventory (SPI) developed by McBride (1990). Three high schools and five junior high schools which included 15 teachers participated in the study. All students who participated were enrolled in co-educational physical activity classes. All students were surveyed at the beginning of the class period. There were 363 students surveyed. Of the 363 students surveyed, 342 were considered usable. Analysis of the data included frequency and percentage of response, as …
A Parent Program: The Influences Of Home Literacy Experiences That Influence The Reading And Writing Development Of Five And Six Year Old Children, Jane Kornfeind
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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a parent program designed to encourage literacy activities at home. Thirteen volunteer parents received information about literacy and learned how to implement strategies that engage their children in reading and writing activities during eight weekly workshop sessions. The effects of this program were determined by both pre and posttest differences in the children's reading and writing behavior and by comparison with a control group of children. An analysis of variance was used to compare the groups in terms of the mean scores. Parental attitudes toward literacy behaviors were documented …