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Effects Of Extreme Behaviors And Outbursts In Kindergarten Classrooms, Christine M. Ng
Effects Of Extreme Behaviors And Outbursts In Kindergarten Classrooms, Christine M. Ng
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
This study explored extreme behaviors and violent outburst in kindergarten classrooms and the affect they had on other students as observed by their teachers. A mixed methods study design was used, and included a survey and interviews. Quantitative data was collected to understand what teachers are experiencing as a group, and qualitative data expanded on those experiences. The data revealed the variety of extreme behaviors exhibited by some students, and the ways other students and staff both in the classroom and at the school site are affected by them. One of the primary findings is that a lot of time …
Making Connections To The Filipino American Community Using Culturally Responsive Music Pedagogy, Jared Thomas Coyle
Making Connections To The Filipino American Community Using Culturally Responsive Music Pedagogy, Jared Thomas Coyle
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
Positive connections between school and home have been shown to increase student achievement. Currently there are few resources available in the United States that allow teachers to incorporate aspects of Filipino American culture into their instruction practices. Through the use of traditional children’s songs and singing games, the K-6 classroom music curriculum can serve as an effective vehicle to establish these connections.
In interviews with members of the California Filipino American community, we discussed the musical culture of the Philippines. Informants shared how musical traditions are transmitted and shared in the Philippines and United States. Participants also discussed possible ways …
What Student Information Do Teachers Find Valuable Enough To Change Their Practices?, Heather Becksted
What Student Information Do Teachers Find Valuable Enough To Change Their Practices?, Heather Becksted
Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects
This Teacher Survey study follows-up my school district’s Parent Interview conducted by teachers on children’s interests, parents’ hopes and fears for their children, how the school can communicate with parents, and areas the school can improve. The intent of the district’s Parent Interview was to improve teacher awareness of student and family needs, influence the teachers to scaffold their curriculum to support student needs and become more motivated to be involved with long-term initiatives that could improve student and family support within the district. However, the Parent Interview did not ask teachers about their views of what, if any, Parent …