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Parent Perspectives On The Parent-Teacher Relationship In The Case Of Parents Of Children With Special Needs In Doha, Qatar, Corinne Lorence
Parent Perspectives On The Parent-Teacher Relationship In The Case Of Parents Of Children With Special Needs In Doha, Qatar, Corinne Lorence
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Parent-teacher partnership is a key element to student achievement and success. While there is a large body of literature that supports the importance of parent-teacher partnership, and literature capturing teacher and parent perspectives alike, there are fewer studies involving perspectives of parents of children with special needs in the Middle East. This qualitative study sought the perspectives of such parents living in a small country in the Middle East. Three mothers of children who attended a special education school were interviewed, and the data was transcribed and analyzed for emerging themes. Despite their diverse backgrounds, participants shared a love for …
You Know Me: Understaniding The Emotions You Feel, Justin Rein
You Know Me: Understaniding The Emotions You Feel, Justin Rein
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Some children often enter schools without the ability to successfully participate both socially and academically, and typically these same children that struggle participating also struggle communicating their needs that can differ from what is required of them during the school day. Because of the amount of time children spend with schools, they are recommended as a primary location for the identification and support with social, emotional, or behavioral health issues (U.S. Public Health Service, 1999). By improving children's levels of social-emotional competence through explicit instruction, it is possible to improve their levels of social-enrotional well-being and academic achievement (e.g. Nelson …
What Is The Perception Of Struggling Readers On The Impact Of Computer Games On Working Memory?, Kathleen Anderson
What Is The Perception Of Struggling Readers On The Impact Of Computer Games On Working Memory?, Kathleen Anderson
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Students with learning disabilities are faced with a lifetime of struggles to meet the demands of academics and daily activities. How can special education and classroom teachers effectively ensure that interventions provided to students will meet their needs? Research reports that working memory is no longer fixed but can be improved through targeted training. Computerized working memory training programs are promoted as a means to improve working memory. The purpose of this research was to discover the perception of struggling students on the impact of computerized working memory games on their working memory. In this qualitative research, data was collected …
Reciprocal Teaching In Secondary Classrooms: Preparing Students For College And Career Reading Demands, Kelly Romo
Reciprocal Teaching In Secondary Classrooms: Preparing Students For College And Career Reading Demands, Kelly Romo
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This paper investigates comprehension strategy instruction in secondary classrooms. National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2015 report indicates many high school students are not prepared for the reading demands of college and career texts. Research suggests explicit teaching of comprehension strategies increases reading achievement, yet few high school teachers incorporate strategy instruction with current teaching practices due to perceived time constraints, quantity of standards to be covered, and lack of training. The author of this paper proposes Reciprocal Teaching (RT) created by Palincsar and Brown (1984) can be implemented in traditional high school English language arts classrooms as a way …
English Language Learners And Using Technology In The Classroom For Language Arts And Reading Instruction, Lindsay Block
English Language Learners And Using Technology In The Classroom For Language Arts And Reading Instruction, Lindsay Block
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This paper focuses on using technology with English language learners (ELLs), specifically in grades 4-8. Research supports that there are many benefits to using technology with ELLs in the general education classroom. The technology resources that this paper focuses on blogs, WebQuests, handheld devices, and websites. One hundred and nine teachers participated in the study by completing a survey. The survey results indicate that teachers have technology available, but that many do not know how to use it with ELLs. The author provides resources, including a manual and a website, for those teachers to use with their ELLs. The author …
A Non-Traditional Learning Environment And Student Success From The Perspectives Of The Students Themselves, Arika R. Mareck
A Non-Traditional Learning Environment And Student Success From The Perspectives Of The Students Themselves, Arika R. Mareck
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The purpose of this action research study is to examine a non-traditional learning environment and student success from the perspectives of the students themselves. This study defines a non-traditional learning environment as a hope- inspired and relational environment with a person a\ized, and relevant curriculum. It is an environment where teachers model collaboration, restorative practices, and compassion through intentional culturally relevant instruction, strength-based assumptions, whole-sfudent relationships, confl ict resolution, and sfudent advocacy and empowerment. The study seeks to understand if typically unsuccessful students (also commonly referred to as at-risk students) can find success if the delivery of their education is …
The Retention Of Black College Students, Latreena Kathleen Felegy
The Retention Of Black College Students, Latreena Kathleen Felegy
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This paper explores three factors that contribute to the retention of Black college students: the institutional environment, social support and motivatior/resilience. In this paper institutional environment is defined as the student's perceived acceptance and well-being at the instifution. Social support is defined as the student's network of family, friends, faculty and staff who are available to assist and encourage the students in their academic pursuits. Motivation/resilience is defined as the willingness of the students to continue on their path to graduation regardless of setbacks and challenges. Each of the factors presented in the paper is supported by research by professionals. …
Students' Perspectives Of Mathematics, Karen M. Kempe
Students' Perspectives Of Mathematics, Karen M. Kempe
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Mathematical education in the United States has evolved through the centuries in order to adjust to the demands of society and prepare students for success. A quality mathematics program in our world today requires teachers to have thorough content knowledge, an understanding of students' developmental thought processes, and constructivist teaching principles that are student-centered This study aims to examine students' perspectives on mathematics using qualitative research methods with the goal to produce theories that will help teachers create a math program that is based off of the needs of students as determined from understanding their mathematical perspectives. Centered on qualitative …
Principals' Perspectives On Visual Arts Subject Allocation And Value, Joseph J. Durben
Principals' Perspectives On Visual Arts Subject Allocation And Value, Joseph J. Durben
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Research indicates there are unique benefits for students' learning in the visual arts and creative skills learned in the art studio teach students what is needed to be successful in the 21st century. Many schools reduce allocation time for quality visual arts. Although current federal and state policy indicates that visual art is a core subject, it is treated at times as enrichment. To teach the whole child, there needs to be a balance of subjects and equal access for students. In this qualitative study three themes emerged: I ) Principals view the visual arts as a core subject, 2) …
Alternative Learning: A Focus On Increased Engagement And Motivation In A Mathematics Classroom, Rachel Loftus
Alternative Learning: A Focus On Increased Engagement And Motivation In A Mathematics Classroom, Rachel Loftus
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The purpose of this study is to focus on increasing engagement and motivation in an alternative learning mathematics classroom. The study uses qualitative methods to observe students in an alternative learning program's mathematics classroom as they work towards obtaining a mathematics credit needed for graduation. Direct participant observation, passive observation, teacher field notes, student assessment scores, structured formal interviews, and surveys are utilized in data collection. Following the analyzation and coding of data, the findings suggest that students need relevant curriculum and personalized learning to entice greater engagement and motivation in an alternative learning mathematics classroom. Another finding suggests that …
The Effects Of Teaching A Growth Mindset Unit On A Teaching Practice And Fifth Grade Students' Perceptions Of Their Abilities In Math, Rosalind M. Sybrant
The Effects Of Teaching A Growth Mindset Unit On A Teaching Practice And Fifth Grade Students' Perceptions Of Their Abilities In Math, Rosalind M. Sybrant
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The purpose of this study was to examine whether teaching growth mindset, that intelligence is malleable and can be increased through persistence and effort, had an impact on students' perception of their abilities in mathematics. The participants were 23 fifth grade students in the Midwest. In this qualitative study, data was collected through surveys, self-assessments, reflection journals and direct participant observation. Four major themes emerged: I ) relationships and trust; 2) increased willingness to take risks; 3) asking questions; and 4) puzzles and problem solving. Improved relationships and increased trust were foundational to other changes, allowing the students confidence to …
Approaching A Listening And Speaking Skills Gap For Some Learners In The Adult Ell Classroom, Johanna K. Steinruieck
Approaching A Listening And Speaking Skills Gap For Some Learners In The Adult Ell Classroom, Johanna K. Steinruieck
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Some adult English language learners (AELLs) have weak English listening and speaking skills in relation to their reading and writing literacy skills. Little information about this discrepancy is available to teachers of AELLs. The purpose of this project was to learn what research exists on the topic and find hands-on strategies to address it in the AELL classroom. Methods included an extended literature review and a survey of AELL teachers in two upper-Midwest urban Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs. Studies of college and university students who are learners of English as a second language (ESL), show that listening and speaking …
Parents' Perspectives On Early Childhood Literacy, Courtney S. Bagge
Parents' Perspectives On Early Childhood Literacy, Courtney S. Bagge
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Learning from birth to the age of five is critical for the development of literacy in children, as well as influencing the ability of children to have later success in school. Enrollment in a preschool with a structured literacy program is a way to enhance literacy in young children. It has also been shown that parental involvement in child literacy programs improve the educational benefits to the child. This study uses qualitative research based on interviews with parents of children enrolled in the SEEDS program at the Community Child Development Center in order to better understand their perspectives of the …
Students' Perspectives Of Self-Monitoring And Self-Assessment, Erica E. Kirsch
Students' Perspectives Of Self-Monitoring And Self-Assessment, Erica E. Kirsch
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The purpose of the study was to examine the impact that self-monitoring and self-assessment had on students' perspectives regarding their classroom experience. Classroom teachers are faced with the task of guiding students towards increasing their independence with academic tasks and classroom behavior on a daily basis. Many teachers also seek solutions to help increase students' motivation and self-regulation skills. Self-monitoring and student self-assessment strategies are both examples of positive behavior interventions that are considered to be evidence- based strategies. These strategies can be used to help support students in increasing positive classroom behavior and decreasing negative or undesirable behavior. A …
Perspectives Of Educators In Care And Treatment Programs On The Educational Needs Of Students, Jill F. Kramer
Perspectives Of Educators In Care And Treatment Programs On The Educational Needs Of Students, Jill F. Kramer
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This qualitative research study examined the perspectives of educators working in a care and treatment facility on the educational needs of students enrolled in those programs. This research was conducted by interviewing six educators who were employed with an urban Midwest school district and were assigned to the care and treatment program examined in the study. Data was gathered to determine the participants' views and experiences with the field of education, specifically in the care and treatment program, including classroom management, instructional strategies, and curriculum. The results indicated participants perceived building relationships with students, collaboration between service providers, and engaging …
Enrichment For The Gifted Math Student, Amy Rau
Enrichment For The Gifted Math Student, Amy Rau
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This paper explores using tic-tac-toe boards as enrichment for gifted math students. It first explores six different intelligences and how knowing your students' intelligences enables the teacher to best plan extension activities for their gifted students. It next explores identifying gifted students and using multiple sources to get the best identification results. Sources can include: test results, teacher reflections, grades, parent reporls of the child's behavior, a review creative work, and observation of the child by a professional psychologist. Next, I exploring traits of gifted students and how to best teach them. They include seeing the world differently than others, …