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Note Taking Effectiveness In The Modern Classroom, K.M. Beck
Note Taking Effectiveness In The Modern Classroom, K.M. Beck
The Compass
The technological revolution has forever changed the way that people in many different environments work and learn. The modern classroom is no exception; it is rapidly changing due to the influx of technology such as laptops, tablets, smart boards, etc. This study will examine the effect that such technology has had on the modern day learning environment. Specifically, what effect does typing lecture notes on a laptop instead of writing them by hand have on test scores? Previous literature on this topic varies greatly, and covers a number of different facets of note-taking behavior. Early work in memory identifies three …
The Compass, Issue 2 - Forward By Provost Nodine, Arcadia University Honors Program
The Compass, Issue 2 - Forward By Provost Nodine, Arcadia University Honors Program
The Compass
Forward by Dr. Barbara Nodine, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, for Issue 2 of The Compass, a scholarly journal edited and produced by students in the Arcadia University Honors Program.
Science Based Education For Students Who Are Deaf And/Or Hard Of Hearing, Francine Patalano
Science Based Education For Students Who Are Deaf And/Or Hard Of Hearing, Francine Patalano
Graduate Theses & Dissertations
Research studies have shown that if science is taught through inquiry using both hands-on and minds-on instruction, the theory of science-based learning would be the best method to teach students with disabilities (Luckner & Carter, 2001). In the field of Deaf education, it is well known that for a majority of students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing (D/HH), American Sign Language (ASL) is their primary language with its own syntax and grammar. The English language is, in actuality, a Deaf student’s second language. With this in mind, students who are Deaf are functionally English-language learners (ELLs) or limited …
Effective Practices And Teacher Self-Efficacy In Teaching Reading Comprehension To Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Amy Accardo
Graduate Theses & Dissertations
Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often exhibit difficulty in the area of reading comprehension, yet a conducted research synthesis revealed a lack of related evidence-based practices (EBPs) specific to teaching comprehension to learners with ASD. Research connecting the learning needs of students with ASD, existing effective practices, teacher training, and teacher perceptions of their own ability to teach reading comprehension is scarce. The purpose of this study was to address this scarcity, through a focus on teacher perceived self-efficacy, teacher outcome expectancy, and teacher preparedness to use effective practices emerging from the extant research. Quantitative survey methodology and hierarchical …