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The Effects Of In-Class Application Questions On Academic Behaviors, Julia Ricotta
The Effects Of In-Class Application Questions On Academic Behaviors, Julia Ricotta
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
Interteaching is a behavioral method of teaching college co urses, where students take a more active approach to learning. The current study manipulated int erteaching preparation guides and studied the effects on exam scores, attendance, duration of discussion, and ratings of the discussions. Both groups received the same materials in di fferent formats. The control group completed full prep guides at home, which included factual an d application questions. The intervention group completed revised prep guides at home, whi ch included factual questions, and application questions in class. During discussions, the control group discussed answers to the full prep guides, …
Learning Preferences In Elementary Education, Samantha R. Boyd
Learning Preferences In Elementary Education, Samantha R. Boyd
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
This project seeks to develop an understanding of the many theories on how children learn, develop a unit plan grounded in research, investigate the research-to-practice bridge in elementary education, and analyze theories of learning and curriculum implementation within the field of elementary education.
Social Justice Issues And Music Education In The Post 9/11 United States, Cynthia L. Wagoner
Social Justice Issues And Music Education In The Post 9/11 United States, Cynthia L. Wagoner
Research & Issues in Music Education
The purpose of this paper is two-fold: first, to examine the impact of historical socio-political events on music education, particularly post 9/11 with the intent of establishing a context for social justice issues; and second, how we might examine the broad implications to further music education research focusing on social justice. Issues of social justice are inextricably woven into the fabric of post-9/11 U.S. education, as evidenced through reform efforts aimed at job-related skill sets, standardized testing, national standards, and economic gridlock resulting in the diminished access or elimination of the arts in the public schools, including music. Traditionally music …