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Effectively Preparing Special Education Teachers: Success In Urban Environments, Gabrielle Siegenthaler
Effectively Preparing Special Education Teachers: Success In Urban Environments, Gabrielle Siegenthaler
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This literature review examines the level of preparedness of pre-service and novice special education teachers, specifically teachers pursuing education careers within urban school districts. Research studies were reviewed to indicate what teaching methods are regarded as effective in relation to behavior management. It was found that using culturally responsive teaching has been proven to be effective within urban settings. Studies were also examined to determine if first-year teachers were well prepared and what teacher preparation programs could possibly implement to ensure that future educators are well equipped to effectively teach and manage the growing special education population of students in …
Modeling The Progress And Retention Of International Students Using Markov Chains, Lucas Gagne
Modeling The Progress And Retention Of International Students Using Markov Chains, Lucas Gagne
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
International students are a small and diverse student population present in any sizable American university. One of the greatest obstacles in their path is the acquisition of the English language. English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, such as the English Language Institute (ELI) at the University of Akron, attempt to address this problem. By studying how this student population progresses in their academic studies, EAP programs and their associated universities can make well-informed decisions on how best to serve their English Language Learners. One way to study International students is through the use of a Markov model based on university …
Mandarin Chinese As A Second Language: A Review Of Literature, Wesley A. Spencer
Mandarin Chinese As A Second Language: A Review Of Literature, Wesley A. Spencer
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Mandarin Chinese has become increasing prevalent in the modern world. Accordingly, research of Chinese as a second language has developed greatly over the past few decades. This paper reviews research on the difficulties of acquiring a second language in general and research that specifically details the difficulty of acquiring Chinese as a second language. Based on this research, the author also reveals some areas that should be researched further in order to advance the field.
Reflections On Effectively Implementing Culture In The Foreign Language Classroom, Alyssa N. Petsche
Reflections On Effectively Implementing Culture In The Foreign Language Classroom, Alyssa N. Petsche
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The purpose of this research project is to explore the perceptions and attitudes of past and current foreign language students regarding the relevancy of culture within foreign language education. The first portion of this paper contains a literature review from a variety of international research articles discussing the necessity, implementation methods, and assessment techniques for implementing culture within the foreign language classroom setting. While the research from the literature review emphasizes for researchers and educators the importance of including culture within the foreign language curriculum, very little research has been recorded regarding the perceptions and beliefs of foreign language learners. …