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Engagement Enhance Interest In Physics, Harcharan Pardhan Sep 2004

Engagement Enhance Interest In Physics, Harcharan Pardhan

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

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Helping Children To Understand Particulate Nature Of Matter, Muhammad Riaz Sep 2004

Helping Children To Understand Particulate Nature Of Matter, Muhammad Riaz

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

Whenever I taught about the particulate nature of matter in solids, liquids and gases, I often had difficulty explaining this abstract concept to my students. The students, in turn, had much difficulty conceptualizing the structure and behavior of the particles, which ultimately led to difficulties in understanding the complex configuration of particles in matter at various levels. This article focuses on studies that reveal students’ alternative frameworks for the particulate nature of matter in solids, liquids and gases. Also, I suggest factors that contribute to these alternative frameworks, incorporating my own experiences in developing an understanding of this concept. Finally, …

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Reflection On Learning About Forces, Mir Zaman Shah, Mahmood Ghaznavi, Mohammad Ibrahim Khan Sep 2004

Reflection On Learning About Forces, Mir Zaman Shah, Mahmood Ghaznavi, Mohammad Ibrahim Khan

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

Force is a basic concept in the physical sciences. It is included in Pakistan’s national curriculum from the primary level through the higher levels. Because of the abstract nature of the concept of force, both students and teachers have alternative frameworks in this area. This was revealed in our classroom discussions on force during the Lower Secondary Science Module of the M.Ed. program at the Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) in Karachi, Pakistan. In-depth discussions and a variety of activities we carried out while teaching about forces challenged our previous concepts and allowed us to think critically …

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/45 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Aug 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/45 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Relationship between state and district content standards : issues of alignment, influence and utility / Elizabeth Dutro [and] Sheila Valencia.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/41 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Aug 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/41 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Co-education and gender : the end of the experiment? / Ian Clark.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/39 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Aug 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/39 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Voices from the frontlines : teachers, Äô perceptions of high-stakes testing / Brett D. Jones [and] Robert J. Egley.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/37 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Aug 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/37 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Influence of socioeconomic factors on Kentucky, Äôs public school accountability system : does poverty impact school effectiveness? / Robert Lyons.

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Examination Of Technologies For Student-Generated Work In A Peer-Led, Peer-Review Instructional Environment, Brian P. Coppola, Alan L. Kiste Aug 2004

Examination Of Technologies For Student-Generated Work In A Peer-Led, Peer-Review Instructional Environment, Brian P. Coppola, Alan L. Kiste

Chemistry and Biochemistry

There is a growing literature demonstrating the effectiveness of using computer environments to assist students’ in visualizing science and mathematics concepts. However, with many of these computerized learning environments, students do not have the option of manipulating the environment. Instead, they are presented with pre-made visualizations. Enabling students to display their understanding through multiple representational forms is more interesting. In our peer-led, peer-review environment, students generate a complex, literature-based, multimedia text on which their final examination is based. However, there are great time and personnel costs in this design. Collaborating with SRI Inc., we are addressing these demands via the …

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How We Think About And Prepare To Teach Physics, Dewey I. Dykstra Aug 2004

How We Think About And Prepare To Teach Physics, Dewey I. Dykstra

Physics Faculty Publications and Presentations

We have been preparing physics teachers in the same manner for many decades. Yet, physics education research reveals for some observers disturbing evidence of little or no change in understanding the phenomena occurs as a direct result of physics instruction from elementary school through the college years. The apparent compatibility between these learning results and prevailing paradigm enables the construction of a description the paradigm. If it can be demonstrated that there is even just one alternative paradigm from which powerful alternative pedagogical practice is derived, are we not obligated to change how we prepare to teach physics?

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Teachers' Handbook For Using Picture Books To Promote/Reinforce Mathematical Concepts In The Early Primary Grades, Andrea Lynn Bannister Aug 2004

Teachers' Handbook For Using Picture Books To Promote/Reinforce Mathematical Concepts In The Early Primary Grades, Andrea Lynn Bannister

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper was to design a handbook for early primary grade teachers interested in using picture books to promote/reinforce mathematics. The handbook includes ten lessons based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards, 2000.

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Values Of Mobile Technology In Education, Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah, Keng Siau, H. Sheng Aug 2004

Values Of Mobile Technology In Education, Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah, Keng Siau, H. Sheng

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Mobile technology shows promise in supporting and improving education and its delivery. Coupled with the use of mobile devices and software/hardware solutions that make it possible to access educational content, students can be exposed to new educational experience. Applications of mobile technology in education can provide many benefits including greater flexibility, more available education resources, as well as greater convenience, accessibility and responsiveness. As a new phenomenon that will be widely used and adopted in the years to come, the values of mobile technology in education should be better understood and researched. This research outlines our empirical study to examine …

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/35 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Jul 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/35 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Factores predictivos del rendimiento scolar, deserción e ingreso a educación secundaria en una muestra de estudiantes de zonas rurales del Perú / Santiago Cueto.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/34 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Jul 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/34 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Southern association of colleges and schools accreditation : impact on elementary student performance / Darlene Y. Bruner [and] Lance Lamar Brantley.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/32 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Jul 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/32 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Interrogating the generalizability of portfolio assessments of beginning teachers :a qualitative study / Pamela A. Moss, LeeAnn M. Sutherland, Laura Haniford, Renee Miller, David Johnson, Pamela K. Geist, Stephen M. Koziol, Jr., Jon R. Star[and] Raymond L. Pecheone.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/31 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Jul 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/31 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Colorado, Äôs Voucher Law : examining the claim of fiscal neutrality / Kevin G. Welner.

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Differentiation Of The Causal Characteristics And Influences Of Virtual Reality And The Effects On Learning At A Science Exhibit, Arlene De Strulle Edd Jul 2004

Differentiation Of The Causal Characteristics And Influences Of Virtual Reality And The Effects On Learning At A Science Exhibit, Arlene De Strulle Edd

Dissertations

Within the context of the informal science center, exhibits are the main interface for public learning. Essential to the success of a science center is how well exhibits model effective strategies for learning. Virtual Reality (VR) technology with its flexible, adaptive, multimedia, and immersive-learning capabilities is emerging for use by science centers in exhibits; however, research on learning in virtual environments at exhibits is scarce. To support the future development of VR science exhibits it is critical to investigate VR's pedagogical value and effects on science learning. Research investigated the Smoke & Mirrors VR exhibit at the Reuben H. Fleet …

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An Interactive Learning Environment For A Dynamic Educational Digital Library, Ee Peng Lim, Dion Hoe-Lian Goh, Yin-Leng Theng, Eng-Kai Suen Jul 2004

An Interactive Learning Environment For A Dynamic Educational Digital Library, Ee Peng Lim, Dion Hoe-Lian Goh, Yin-Leng Theng, Eng-Kai Suen

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

GeogDL is a digital library of geography examination resources designed to assist students in preparing for a national geography examination in Singapore. We describe an interactive learning environment built into GeogDL that consists of four major components. The practice and review module allows students to attempt individual examination questions, the mock exam provides a simulation of the actual geography examination, the trends analysis tool provides an overview of the types of questions asked in previous examinations, while the contributions module allows students and teachers to create and share knowledge within the digital library.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/29 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Jun 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/29 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

High-stakes testing in the warm heart of Africa : the challenges and successes of the Malawi National Examinations Board / Elias Chakwera.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/23 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida May 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/23 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Influence of school policy and practice on mathematics achievement during transitional periods / Janet K. Holt [and] Cynthia Campbell.

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Obesity, Educational Attainment, And State Economic Welfare, Martin W. Sivula Ph.D. May 2004

Obesity, Educational Attainment, And State Economic Welfare, Martin W. Sivula Ph.D.

MBA Faculty Conference Papers & Journal Articles

For the first time in history, estimates of the overweight people in the world rival estimates of those malnourished. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2002) ranked obesity among the top 10 risks to human health worldwide. In the early 1960s, nearly half of the Americans were overweight and 13% were obese. Today some 64% of U.S. adults are overweight and 30.5% are obese. Even more alarming, twice as many U.S. children are overweight than were twenty years ago, a 66% increase. Non-communicable diseases impose a heavy economic burden on already strained health systems. Health is a key determinant of development …

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Obesity, Educational Attainment, And State Economic Welfare, Martin W. Sivula Ph.D. May 2004

Obesity, Educational Attainment, And State Economic Welfare, Martin W. Sivula Ph.D.

Higher Education

For the first time in history, estimates of the overweight people in the world rival estimates of those malnourished. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2002) ranked obesity among the top 10 risks to human health worldwide. In the early 1960s, nearly half of the Americans were overweight and 13% were obese. Today some 64% of U.S. adults are overweight and 30.5% are obese. Even more alarming, twice as many U.S. children are overweight than were twenty years ago, a 66% increase. Non-communicable diseases impose a heavy economic burden on already strained health systems. Health is a key determinant of development …

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Explicit Writing Instruction: Effects On Sixth Grade Students’ Writing And Reading Achievement, Jennifer Hamby Edd May 2004

Explicit Writing Instruction: Effects On Sixth Grade Students’ Writing And Reading Achievement, Jennifer Hamby Edd

Dissertations

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the effect of explicit writing instruction on sixth grade students' writing growth and achievement as measured by holistic and analytic assessment. This research responds directly to the need for additional research on effective reading and writing instruction (Langer & Allington, 1992; The College Board, 2003). The preponderance of research in writing has been devoted to early writing. Less evidence is available to examine the effect of writing instruction at the sixth grade level. Writing samples from 124 sixth grade students at two elementary schools were used in this study. The two …

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Cultural Relevance In The Lep-Ld Classroom, Blanca Estella Rojas May 2004

Cultural Relevance In The Lep-Ld Classroom, Blanca Estella Rojas

Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA

This investigation considered Mexican-American students classified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) and Special Education Learning Disabled (LD) on achievement in and attitudes toward reading. Two students used culturally matched materials and two students used non-culturally matched, grade appropriate materials. The individuals who received treatment were paired with those who did not receive treatment on key variables as closely as possible. Qualitative descriptive information answered the following questions: (1) Will the use of a culturally matched novel have the same learning effects as use of a non-culturally matched novel? (2) Will the use of the culturally matched novel lower the affective …

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/18 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Apr 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/18 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

What predicts the mobility of elementary school leaders? An analysis of longitudinal data in Colorado / Motoko Akiba [and] Robert Reichardt.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/17 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Apr 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/17 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Policy Issues for Australia, Äôs Education Systems: Evidence from International and Australian Research / Gary N. Marks, Julie McMillan [and] John Ainley.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/16 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Apr 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/16 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Education and alternate assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities : implications for educators / Mary C. Zatta [and] Diana C. Pullin.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/14 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Apr 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/14 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

How feasible is Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)? Simulations of school AYP , Äúuniform averaging, Äù and , Äúsafe harbor, Äù under the No Child Left Behind Act / Jaekyung Lee.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/13 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Apr 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/13 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Reform ideals and teachers, Äô practical intentions / Mary M. Kennedy.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/12 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Apr 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/12 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Achievement gap : should we rely on SAT scores to tell us anything about it? / Dale Whittington.

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Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/10 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida Mar 2004

Education Policy Analysis Archives 12/10 , Arizona State University, University Of South Florida

College of Education Publications

Increasing equity and increasing school performance , Äî conflicting or compatible goals? : addressing the issues in Williams v. State of California / Jeanne M. Powers.

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