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Culturally Diverse Literature And Social Inclusion In Elementary Classrooms, Amanda Works
Culturally Diverse Literature And Social Inclusion In Elementary Classrooms, Amanda Works
The Kabod
This qualitative study explored the use of culturally diverse literature in correlation to social inclusion, which is crucial for students’ social, emotional, and academic well-being. The purpose was to identify if culturally diverse literature could effectively promote social inclusion in diverse classrooms.
Presented at the National Collegiate Research Conference at Harvard University, January 2023.
See Senior Honors Thesis.
The Special Need Of The Local Church, Sarah Deacon
The Special Need Of The Local Church, Sarah Deacon
The Kabod
All around this world are individuals with special needs who are seeking to find a place where they truly belong: “According to a 2010 U.S. Census study, 56.7 million Americans, or about one in five U.S. residents have a disability” (Lee 40). With such a statistic, an individual with special needs is bound to be found in almost every church across the U.S. In her book Leading a Special Needs Ministry, Amy Fenton Lee states, “Congregations with a regular attendance from eighty to eight thousand are both impacted, as children with neurological and physical disabilities seek inclusion” (36). Many churches …
Phonics Preparation In Teacher Education Programs, Rosalyn Mccoy
Phonics Preparation In Teacher Education Programs, Rosalyn Mccoy
The Kabod
Phonics is the basis upon which the English-speaking world learns to read. Students learn phonics in early elementary school to learn to read; therefore, teachers need to have a working knowledge of phonics with which to instruct their students. However, a report by the United States Department of Education found that few preservice teachers were competent in phonics. Liberty University, which teaches phonics as part of its teacher education program, has conducted a study on the level of knowledge demonstrated by the preservice teachers upon completion of the phonics course. The Liberty University students’ scores compared favorably with the national …
About This Journal: What Is A Kabod?, Brenda A. Ayres
About This Journal: What Is A Kabod?, Brenda A. Ayres
The Kabod
This paper describes the meaning behind the title of the Liberty University Honors Program's publication, The Kabod.