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Prospective English-As-A-Second-Language Educators' Use Of Vygotskian Scaffolding In Mentoring Academic Writing, Ixchell Alejandra Keller
Prospective English-As-A-Second-Language Educators' Use Of Vygotskian Scaffolding In Mentoring Academic Writing, Ixchell Alejandra Keller
Theses Digitization Project
This study focuses on two prospective teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) who were enrolled in a master's program and were being tutored as they prepared to write a scholarly review of literature. The methodology involved videotaping four tutoring sessions, each tutor was assigned to participate in two tutoring sessions each with the same participant. The videotaped data was then transcribed and analyzed for significant scaffolding occurrences that may have promoted successful transfer of responsibility facilitating autonomy for the learner. The goal of this project was to promote autonomous learning and to help find ways for students …
Ecological Literacy, Environmental Attitudes And Behaviors Of Residents Adjacent To The Coahcella Valley Preserve, Kathleen Dawn Fleming
Ecological Literacy, Environmental Attitudes And Behaviors Of Residents Adjacent To The Coahcella Valley Preserve, Kathleen Dawn Fleming
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis aims to address the many processes that guide communication between the public and conservation ecologists, and how one's knowledge of the area around them could affect communcation between groups. This thesis researched the dynamics of ecological literacy levels environmental attitudes and frequency of behaviors of the urban, suburban, and rural sub group residents that live in the Coachella Valley of Southern California. It is relevant to the current strategy for designing multiple species reserves through the development of multiple species habitat conservation plans.
The Impact Of Children's Literature On The Environmental Awareness Of A Population Of Second Grade Students, Iris Jackeline Russo
The Impact Of Children's Literature On The Environmental Awareness Of A Population Of Second Grade Students, Iris Jackeline Russo
Theses Digitization Project
This project aimed at helping second grade children gain environmental sensitivity and awareness by infusing the existing English Language Arts curriculum with environmental activities. The purpose is to demonstrate how one can infuse the California state's mandated curriculum, Houghton Mifflin, with children's literature in order to promote environmental sensitivity and awareness.
Efficacy Of Early Literacy Intervention Project For Early Literacy Development In Family Child Care Homes, Gloria Ruth Kinzler
Efficacy Of Early Literacy Intervention Project For Early Literacy Development In Family Child Care Homes, Gloria Ruth Kinzler
Theses Digitization Project
This project focused on the concept that family childcare providers who completed "Building Literacy Bridges" intervention project, which included interactive early literacy classes on phonological and print awareness, dialogic and shared reading skills, as well as providing a literacy rich environment, would implement those concepts into their daily care with children. Nine family childcare providers completed the four-hour per week, four-week intervention project.
Teaching Reading To Adults Where English Is Their Second Language, Judith Ann Powell
Teaching Reading To Adults Where English Is Their Second Language, Judith Ann Powell
Theses Digitization Project
This project sought to identify methods that will work best for Second Language (ESL) adults and identify ways in which ESL can be taught to help facilitate learning for the older adult over 40 years of age. This project identified some of the problems caused by the nature of the English language and the grammatical issues older ESL students face when attempting to learn to speak and read English.
High School Lessons On Human Sprawl In The Inland Empire, Anieno Abasiofiok Ibekwe
High School Lessons On Human Sprawl In The Inland Empire, Anieno Abasiofiok Ibekwe
Theses Digitization Project
The aim of this project was to develop curriculum that educators could use to assist high school students (ages 14-17 years) in the Inland Empire of Southern California to apply critical thinking skills to understanding the negative effects of uncontrolled urban sprawl. The problems and issues which result from sprawl are emphasized in the learning activites.
What Contributes To Academic Achievement Among Elementary Grade Students: A Needs Assessment, Adriana Chavez, Martha Tinehyn Glomah
What Contributes To Academic Achievement Among Elementary Grade Students: A Needs Assessment, Adriana Chavez, Martha Tinehyn Glomah
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research study was to investigate the needs of parents and teachers to identify factors that contributed to academic achievement among elementary grade students. Data was collected from a total of 65 parents and teachers of elementary grade students from Rowland Elementary School in Rowland Heights.
How An After School Environmental Science Club Can Increase Environmental Knowledge: Awareness And Sensitivity Towards The Environment For Third And Fourth Grade Students, Sandra Joyce Jones
How An After School Environmental Science Club Can Increase Environmental Knowledge: Awareness And Sensitivity Towards The Environment For Third And Fourth Grade Students, Sandra Joyce Jones
Theses Digitization Project
Children today are disconnected from the natural environment around them, sometimes finding it annoying, lacking in excitement, and little use to them. Their attention and focus are spent inside watching TV, playing games on computers or a variety of other electronic devices. The purpose of this project was to see if after-school exposure to an Enirovnmental Science Club on the school grounds can impact student attitudes toward our local environment and to increase these third and fourth grade students' knowledge and awareness of their environment.
Environmental Education Resource For Fifth Grade Science Instruction, Gaelen Kathleen Richer
Environmental Education Resource For Fifth Grade Science Instruction, Gaelen Kathleen Richer
Theses Digitization Project
The goal of this project was to develop an environmental education resource for fifth grade teachers using the California Science textbook. The goal is for teachers to be able to use this guide as a convenient resource to incorporate environmental education and environmental literature into science instruction.
Factors Affecting College Student Athletes' Academic Success In The Classroom, Alicia Ann Berber
Factors Affecting College Student Athletes' Academic Success In The Classroom, Alicia Ann Berber
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to examine and critically synthesize the factors affecting the success of student athletes in the classroom. An important part of this project was a critical examination of the support services such as mentoring, tutoring, counseling, and task orientation and other services that still need to be developed and implemented for those student athletes at the college level. A review of literature was used to examine factors affecting the academic success of college student athletes in the classroom.
Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina
Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify the obstacles faced by African American and Hispanic students as well as the motivations that help them thrive in today's society through a college education. This is important for social workers who work with ethnic minorities because by learning about ways in which these two groups are still being oppressed, they can find ways of empowering them to overcome barriers to accessing higher education. 85 students from Hispanic and African American descent at California State University San Bernardino were surveyed.
Do Teachers' Perceptions Of Students Success Differ Between Students In Foster Care And Students Who Are Not In Foster Care, Nira Ortega Mejias
Do Teachers' Perceptions Of Students Success Differ Between Students In Foster Care And Students Who Are Not In Foster Care, Nira Ortega Mejias
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to assess teacher's perceptions of academic and life success among high school students in foster care in comparison to high school students who are not in foster care. The intent of the study is to examine whether teachers view students who are in foster care placement differently than students who are not in foster care. 36 teachers from two local high schools in Riverside and San Bernardino County were selected to participate in the study.
A Rationale, Conceptual Framework, And Initial Curriculum For Teaching Green Building, Jason Ernest Moyer-Schmit
A Rationale, Conceptual Framework, And Initial Curriculum For Teaching Green Building, Jason Ernest Moyer-Schmit
Theses Digitization Project
This project created a rationale and conceptual framework, as well as seminal curriculum, for teaching green building as a vehicle for environmental education in seventh and eighth grades. Green building is the practice of creating sustainable structures, and preserving natural resources and ecological conditions for future generations.
Proposed Activities For An Enrivonmental Education Summer Camp Program, Caitlin Joan Farr
Proposed Activities For An Enrivonmental Education Summer Camp Program, Caitlin Joan Farr
Theses Digitization Project
A proposal was developed for a one week, residential, summer camp program for children 12-15 years to explore the out doors in a safe and fun way and to give children a chance to learn about the environment using hands on lessons and activities. This one week program is planned for future possible implementation at Astrocamp, an outdoor education facility in Idyllwild, California.
A Critical Analysis And Comparison Of Writing Pedagogy For English Language Learners In Second Grade, Cristina Quezada
A Critical Analysis And Comparison Of Writing Pedagogy For English Language Learners In Second Grade, Cristina Quezada
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to find an effective form of writing pedagogy for second grade ELL's. The two "writing programs" under study are the Writing Blueprint for Houghton Mifflin and teaching the writing process with the use of Thinking Maps.
Next Generation Public Service Announcements For The Environment, Danielle Alexis Diaz
Next Generation Public Service Announcements For The Environment, Danielle Alexis Diaz
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research was to design new public service announcements (PSAs) for a teenage audience around environmental topics. Using components of constructivist pedagogy and free-choice learning, these PSAs demonstrated how to fuse popular teen culture with environmental education objectives. The design of the PSAs for this project hinged on finding a current popular format that would grab the attention of teenagers in order to successfully communicate information. This was achieved by taking a popular MTV show and twisting it to fit educational purposes. The success of this approach was tested by surveying a group of 50 teenagers. The …
The Day The River Ran Away: The Impact Of A Children's Literature Book And Accompanying Curriculum Upon Student Perceptions Of The Salton Sea, Kathryn Ann Schofield
The Day The River Ran Away: The Impact Of A Children's Literature Book And Accompanying Curriculum Upon Student Perceptions Of The Salton Sea, Kathryn Ann Schofield
Theses Digitization Project
This project is focused on an author-created children's literature book about the Salton Sea called "The Day the River Ran Away". An accompanying curriculum has been developed for third grade students to increase knowledge of ecological foundations and conceptual awareness
Horses And At-Risk Youth: An Alternative Approach To Reconnect Adolescents, Christiane Deaton
Horses And At-Risk Youth: An Alternative Approach To Reconnect Adolescents, Christiane Deaton
Theses Digitization Project
The author developed a model for at-risk youth that outlines processes and incorporates best practices of an equine-facilitated program. The Horse Program Model (HPM) is designed to determine if and how participating in a horse program can help change attitudes, skills and behaviors of at-risk youth.
Critical Analysis Of Total Physical Response As Pedagogy, Rachel Lynn Anderson
Critical Analysis Of Total Physical Response As Pedagogy, Rachel Lynn Anderson
Theses Digitization Project
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a language-teaching method, developed by James Asher in the 1960's. In this critical analysis the theoritical origins of TPR were explored along with the work of James Asher. Twenty-three studies by Asher were examined in conjuction with others who have studied TPR, in order to understand the effectiveness of TPR as both theory and pedagogy. In all studies examined, TPR (which focuses on listening comprehension) was found to be an effective means for producing near perfect retention even long term. TPR was found to be a powerful method for teaching a second lanuage.
Peace Education For Incarcerated Youth, Robin Pauline Russell
Peace Education For Incarcerated Youth, Robin Pauline Russell
Theses Digitization Project
Teaching incarcerated adolescents can be challenging for teachers to gain students' attention while strengthening their character as part of their rehabilitation and re-socilizaton process.
Fossilization In Japanese Adult Advanced English Learners And Linked Instruction As Intervention, Misuzu Shimabukuro
Fossilization In Japanese Adult Advanced English Learners And Linked Instruction As Intervention, Misuzu Shimabukuro
Theses Digitization Project
The objective of this project is to investigate the items and factors that may be prematurely stabilized in advanced adult second-language learners' interlanguage, in order to propose effective instructional interventions.
Integrating Spatial Thinking Into The Curriculum Through Geographic Information Systems And The Santa Ana River Watershed, JoaquíN Javier Baca
Integrating Spatial Thinking Into The Curriculum Through Geographic Information Systems And The Santa Ana River Watershed, JoaquíN Javier Baca
Theses Digitization Project
Lesson plans were developed in order to address the inter-disciplinary nature inherent in environmental education by drawing on place-based learning approaches and relating natural and human made aspects of watershed dynamics.
Using Therapy Dogs With Troubled Middle School Children To Improve Social Skills And Teach Environmental Sensitivity, Linda Sue Flanagan
Using Therapy Dogs With Troubled Middle School Children To Improve Social Skills And Teach Environmental Sensitivity, Linda Sue Flanagan
Theses Digitization Project
The objective of this project is to impove the social skills of troubled middle school children by teaching them humane dog care as well as the handling and training skills of dogs. The hope is to use therapy dogs as a link to the local environment and the development of environmental sensitivity; and to improve the academic status and decrease any negative behaviors displayed by these children. Includes lesson plans.
Stewardship Of Creation: A Guidebook For The Episcopal Church, Kristy Leann Chambers
Stewardship Of Creation: A Guidebook For The Episcopal Church, Kristy Leann Chambers
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop an environmental education program guidebook for use by the Episcopal Church.
Impact Of Environmental Expo On Eight Graders' Self-Perceived Environmental Behaviors, Laura Anne Borg
Impact Of Environmental Expo On Eight Graders' Self-Perceived Environmental Behaviors, Laura Anne Borg
Theses Digitization Project
This study sought to determine the impact of a free-choice environmental learning event on "at-risk" eighth graders' self-perceived environmentally responsible behaviors.
Using Popular Song Lyrics To Teach Character And Peace Education, Stacy Shayne Corbett
Using Popular Song Lyrics To Teach Character And Peace Education, Stacy Shayne Corbett
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to develop an integrative unit for peace education that is based on analyzing song lyrics and developing critical literacy.
Crime And The Sorcerer's Stone: Using Harry Potter To Teach Theories Of Crime, Julie Elizabeth Humphrey
Crime And The Sorcerer's Stone: Using Harry Potter To Teach Theories Of Crime, Julie Elizabeth Humphrey
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to take a piece of popular culture, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and use it as a pedagogical tool in a graduate criminal theory course to serve as a pilot study. Evaluation data showed that using the Sorcerer's Stone is an effective way to teach students how to apply criminological theory hypothetical examples of behavior.
Environmental Education Curriculum For The California Conservation Corps, Barbara Katherine Cook
Environmental Education Curriculum For The California Conservation Corps, Barbara Katherine Cook
Theses Digitization Project
This project was developed to provide curriculum for young adults in the California Conservation Corps to help them connect to their employment with attitude and knowledge acquisition related to the outdoors.
Promoting Responsible Environmental Behavior In Second Grade Students, Mary Annette Kirchhoff
Promoting Responsible Environmental Behavior In Second Grade Students, Mary Annette Kirchhoff
Theses Digitization Project
This project provides a convenient way to incorporate environmental education into the already exiting curriculum. Many of the environmental lessons and activities provided in this project cover language arts and math standards as well as providing students with the environmental knowledge, sensitivity, and skills they need.
An Assessment Of Foster Youth And The California High School Exit Exam, Michael Lynn Edwards Jr., Brandon Bowman Thayn
An Assessment Of Foster Youth And The California High School Exit Exam, Michael Lynn Edwards Jr., Brandon Bowman Thayn
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify possible variables that may contribute to a foster child's passing or failing of the California High School Exit Exam.