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Teaching The Reading/Writing Connection In The Diverse Community College Classroom, Claudia Eleanore Wissbeck-Kittel Jan 2001

Teaching The Reading/Writing Connection In The Diverse Community College Classroom, Claudia Eleanore Wissbeck-Kittel

Theses Digitization Project

This thesis argues that with the racial and ethnic diversity becoming more pronounced in the diverse disciplines of the two year college we are going to need to adapt a cultural studies pedagogy in the writing class.


The Development Of Scientific Concepts Through Literacy As A Mediational Tool, Kenneth Phil Ingram Jan 2001

The Development Of Scientific Concepts Through Literacy As A Mediational Tool, Kenneth Phil Ingram

Theses Digitization Project

This project analyzes the progress of 20 first grade, Spanish speaking students through a weather science unit. The study observes how students respond to literacy and science learning events.


Using Our Present Realities To Shape Our Futures: Literacy Development Of Latino Students, Bobbi Ciriza Houtchens Jan 2001

Using Our Present Realities To Shape Our Futures: Literacy Development Of Latino Students, Bobbi Ciriza Houtchens

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Social Cognition-Based Content Instruction For Communicative Competence In Japanese Middle School English, Wakana Kitamura Jan 2001

Social Cognition-Based Content Instruction For Communicative Competence In Japanese Middle School English, Wakana Kitamura

Theses Digitization Project

This project demonstrates how English teachers in Japan can conduct purposeful and meaningful lessons for middle school low-intermediate students. The teaching approach used for this project is based on Content-Based Instruction (CBI).


Teaching Artifacts: Teaching Art With A Cultural Lens, Marjorie Kirsten Allen-Masacek Jan 2001

Teaching Artifacts: Teaching Art With A Cultural Lens, Marjorie Kirsten Allen-Masacek

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Compiling A Checklist Guide For English Language Development Curricular Programs, Carrie Lynn Martin Jan 2001

Compiling A Checklist Guide For English Language Development Curricular Programs, Carrie Lynn Martin

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study is to create a curricular checklist guide that facilitates quality instruction for elementary level, grades K-6, second language learners.


Understanding And Using Multicultural Literature In The Primary Grades: A Guide For Teachers, Shirley Ann Williams Jan 2001

Understanding And Using Multicultural Literature In The Primary Grades: A Guide For Teachers, Shirley Ann Williams

Theses Digitization Project

Many studies have shown that an overwhelming number of classroom teachers are encountering increasing diversity issues in both the content of what they teach and among the students they are teaching The purpose of this project is to provide elementary teachers with a resource of multicultural literature that can be integrated into any curriculum, whether it is Language Arts, Social Studies, or story time.


An Effective Educational Development Curriculum For Mexican-American High School Students, Adam Castro Jan 2001

An Effective Educational Development Curriculum For Mexican-American High School Students, Adam Castro

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to design a year long course curriculum in educational development. The curriculum will serve the educational needs of many Mexican-American high school students who academically need it.