Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Educational Methods (17)
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (15)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (12)
- Vocational Education (10)
- First and Second Language Acquisition (9)
-
- Linguistics (9)
- Outdoor Education (6)
- Arts and Humanities (4)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development (4)
- Health and Physical Education (3)
- Reading and Language (3)
- Curriculum and Instruction (2)
- Educational Technology (2)
- Instructional Media Design (2)
- Language and Literacy Education (2)
- Science and Mathematics Education (2)
- Communication (1)
- Educational Administration and Supervision (1)
- Educational Psychology (1)
- Gifted Education (1)
- Higher Education Administration (1)
- Humane Education (1)
- International and Comparative Education (1)
- International and Intercultural Communication (1)
- Online and Distance Education (1)
- Race and Ethnicity (1)
- Rhetoric and Composition (1)
- Social Work (1)
- Sociology (1)
- Keyword
-
- Curriculum planning (11)
- Educational technology (9)
- Computer-assisted instruction (8)
- English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers (5)
- Internet in education (5)
-
- Second language acquisition (5)
- Education (4)
- Etc (4)
- Manuals (4)
- Computer-Assisted Instruction (3)
- Cultural awareness (3)
- Enseignement assisté par ordinateur (3)
- Interdisciplinary approach in education (3)
- Motivation in education (3)
- Multicultural education (3)
- Reading comprehension (3)
- Web sites -- Design (3)
- Web-based instruction (3)
- Adult education (2)
- Beauty operators -- Training -- California (2)
- Behavior disorders in children (2)
- Classroom management (2)
- Cognition in children (2)
- Computer managed instruction (2)
- Computer networks -- Social aspects (2)
- Distance education -- Computer-assisted instruction (2)
- Educational Technology (2)
- Effective teaching (2)
- English language -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- Foreign speakers (2)
- English language Study and teaching (Elementary) Foreign speakers (2)
Articles 1 - 30 of 83
Full-Text Articles in Education
Motorcycle Fuel And Emissions System Repair: Curriculum For Victor Valley College, Toivo Fred Kent
Motorcycle Fuel And Emissions System Repair: Curriculum For Victor Valley College, Toivo Fred Kent
Theses Digitization Project
This project follows the development of a curriculum for a motorcycle fuel and emission system repair course for Victor Valley College.
Environmental Awareness And Sustainable Development Curriculum In English As A Second Language Adult Education, Ian Griffith
Environmental Awareness And Sustainable Development Curriculum In English As A Second Language Adult Education, Ian Griffith
Theses Digitization Project
This project provides the tools and framework for an ESL (English as a second language) classroom experience that informs citizens about sustainable development and that emphasizes the connections between distinct subject areas. The project focuses on global concerns about the environment, pollution and sustainability to develop case studies and simulations that involve students and teach vocabulary, critical thinking, and techniques of negotiation.
Using Self-Directed Learning Strategies And Affective Factors In Educating Adult English Learners, Jennifer Margaret Heald
Using Self-Directed Learning Strategies And Affective Factors In Educating Adult English Learners, Jennifer Margaret Heald
Theses Digitization Project
The content of this project will serve to demonstrate that ample research connects self-directed learning to more healthy psychological dynamics in language acquisition. It will also show that self-directed learning strategies are practical and effective in teaching a second language.
Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Of Coachella Valley, Frances Jolene Cassano
Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Of Coachella Valley, Frances Jolene Cassano
Theses Digitization Project
This project investigates federal, state and local agencies and organizations that are key sources of information about Peninsular bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis cremnobates) to determine the extent of the agencies' environmental education and awareness programs related to the sheep. The agencies and organizations investigated include: Bureau of Land Management, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park, Bighorn Institute, Natural Science Collaborative of the Desert Region and California Desert Managers Group. Recommendations about future educational and interpretive programs are included.
Authentic Materials In English As A Second Language Conversation Instruction, Xiangmei Zhang
Authentic Materials In English As A Second Language Conversation Instruction, Xiangmei Zhang
Theses Digitization Project
Interviews with experienced ESL language instructors were held to aid in determining how these instructors choose and design authentic materials and make them authentic to second language learners.
Developing Metaphoric Competence Through Schemata-Building For English Learners In Japan, Kyoko Suda
Developing Metaphoric Competence Through Schemata-Building For English Learners In Japan, Kyoko Suda
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to propose teaching methods that facilitate the development of English vocabulary knowledge and metaphorical concepts for students in Japan.
Teaching Strategies For Foster Care Students With Behavior Problems, Nikki Ann Console
Teaching Strategies For Foster Care Students With Behavior Problems, Nikki Ann Console
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to research behavior problems of children in foster care and to identify teaching strategies and techniques for teachers who have foster children in their classrooms and experience difficulties working with them. The project examines the types of behavior problems displayed by abused children.
Cognitive-Affective Outcomes Of Classroom Writing Activities In Korean English As A Foreign Language, Soonja Ahn
Cognitive-Affective Outcomes Of Classroom Writing Activities In Korean English As A Foreign Language, Soonja Ahn
Theses Digitization Project
This project addresses writing instruction by teaching journal writing, interactive writing, and poetry instruction to Koreans in the English-as-a-foreign language situation. Writing and indentity construction and writing conferences are also addressed. The curriculum is designed for EFL teachers in Korea at the target-teaching level grades 3-6.
Visual Literacy In Kindergarten: How Can Visual Literacy Be Used As A Tool To Promote Student Learning In The Kindergarten Classroom?, Arcelia Anguiano
Visual Literacy In Kindergarten: How Can Visual Literacy Be Used As A Tool To Promote Student Learning In The Kindergarten Classroom?, Arcelia Anguiano
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to create a guide for planning effective use of visuals. Recent studies demonstrate the effectiveness of using visuals in classroom instruction, including the fact that English language learners benefit from using this tool.
Organization Leads To Self-Confidence And A Wonderful Retirement, Dorothy Jean Oliver-Scott
Organization Leads To Self-Confidence And A Wonderful Retirement, Dorothy Jean Oliver-Scott
Theses Digitization Project
The significance of the project was to answer the call of California schools in their plight to stop attrition and retain teachers. This project alone or in conjunction with other programs offered by schools/school districts gives them another tool to reach their goal of 100% teacher retention. It is the belief of this project that the problems with retention could be diminished if not eliminated, by giving beginning teachers a handbook.
Curriculum Manual For The Esthetician Course At Fullerton College, Rosa Maria Molina
Curriculum Manual For The Esthetician Course At Fullerton College, Rosa Maria Molina
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this thesis was to develop a core curriculum to be used at Fullerton College for the esthetician program. This curriculum consists of two Esthetic courses which will help facilitate student learning, prepare them for licensure and help them develop life long skills to meet the competitive job market.
Development Of A Website To Improve Communication And Learning, Rebecca Sue Bonheim
Development Of A Website To Improve Communication And Learning, Rebecca Sue Bonheim
Theses Digitization Project
This project was developed to address the complex issue of disseminating information to high school students via the World Wide Web. Topics include: the need for greater communication among instructors, students and parents, the need to utilize instructional design techniques, the backwards design process in the development of web based projects; and the need to integrate internet technology for promoting instruction and learning.
The Effect That An Intensive Literacy Program, Comprehension Early Literacy Learning (Cell) Has On English Language Learners' Reading Proficiency, Susana Puerta Ramos
The Effect That An Intensive Literacy Program, Comprehension Early Literacy Learning (Cell) Has On English Language Learners' Reading Proficiency, Susana Puerta Ramos
Theses Digitization Project
This research paper investigates the effectiveness of an intensive literacy program, Comprehensive Early Literacy Learning (CELL), to teach second language learners to read and write in English. Since this program provides numerous opportunities to practice the English language through literacy activities, the researcher believes it is a good method to teach English in its oral and written forms.
Curriculum Development For Disadvantaged Students Enrolled In Nursing Courses In Career And Technical Education Programs, Wanda Jean Vickers
Curriculum Development For Disadvantaged Students Enrolled In Nursing Courses In Career And Technical Education Programs, Wanda Jean Vickers
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics of special needs students in technical educational programs.
Positive Prevention: The Relationship Between Teacher Self-Efficacy, Program Implementation, And Student Outcomes, Marilyn Jean Sweitzer
Positive Prevention: The Relationship Between Teacher Self-Efficacy, Program Implementation, And Student Outcomes, Marilyn Jean Sweitzer
Theses Digitization Project
In the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Positive Prevention: HIV/STD Prevention Education for California Schools Grades 7-12, Second Edition (Positive Prevention) by Clark & Ridley (2000) is used as the curriculum for ninth grade. In evaluating the curriculum, it is of key importance to first determine if this curriculum is being taught as it was designed, or with fidelity. Fidelity is affected by the comfort, confidence, competence and commitment of the personnel presenting the curriculum.
No Place Like Home: Using Local Surroundings And History To Implement Environmental Education, Brian Craig Snow
No Place Like Home: Using Local Surroundings And History To Implement Environmental Education, Brian Craig Snow
Theses Digitization Project
This project is designed to use the strategies of environmental education to teach fourth grade curriculum. By learning about the San Bernardino Mountain's ecology, the hope is that students will discover the importance of these natural systems and stimulate their interest and awareness of the natural world.
Being Sisyphus: A Writing Pedagogy For At-Risk Students, Eric David Sullivan
Being Sisyphus: A Writing Pedagogy For At-Risk Students, Eric David Sullivan
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis discussess the limitations of the standards-based movement and suggests that some schools, especially those whose mission it is to work exclusively with at-risk students, need to be allowed to set local behavioral standards before any consideration can be given to setting and teaching academic standards. It mainly focuses on Phoenix High School, a community day school in the Corona-Norco Unified School District, and discusses how the standards based movement is not suited to meet the needs of its students.
Career Workshop Curriculum For The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Employment Resource Services, Randy Earl Patterson
Career Workshop Curriculum For The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Employment Resource Services, Randy Earl Patterson
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to develop a career workshop curriculum for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - Welfare Services in the Inland Empire Area. The major steps involved in job search will be covered including: goal setting, networking, resumes and cover letters, interviewing, salary negotiations, and follow-up.
Creatine: Physiology And Performance: The Health Effects Of Creatine In Exercise And Human Performance, Gerardo Gomez Perez
Creatine: Physiology And Performance: The Health Effects Of Creatine In Exercise And Human Performance, Gerardo Gomez Perez
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to review literature on creatine monohydrate (simply known as creatine/Cr) supplementation and its effects on exercise, human performance, and health. Included in this project is basic information relating to the biochemical and physiological effects of Cr, including possible side effects.
Internationalizing The Japanese Classroom With Computer-Mediated Instruction, Hajime Kajiwara
Internationalizing The Japanese Classroom With Computer-Mediated Instruction, Hajime Kajiwara
Theses Digitization Project
The goal of this project is to design an effective way for Japanese high school students to improve their English communication skills through internationalized, computer-mediated instruction.
Registers Of Supplication And Demand In English-As-A-Foreign-Language Technical Writing, Kuang-Je Chen
Registers Of Supplication And Demand In English-As-A-Foreign-Language Technical Writing, Kuang-Je Chen
Theses Digitization Project
This project introduces theoretical discussion on five aspects of writing: register, genre, pragmatics, functional writing, and social function the goal of this project aims at improving business peoples' technical writing competence.
Using Research Based Teaching Strategies With Bilingual Students, Miriam Perez Blum
Using Research Based Teaching Strategies With Bilingual Students, Miriam Perez Blum
Theses Digitization Project
This project examines instructional approaches that have been used to teach literacy to the English language learner. It also examines elements of the Foundation for California Early Literacy Learning (2003) and how they become integrated into daily classroom instruction.
Designing An Online Support Community For Novice Computer Users, Thomas Hubbard Caswell
Designing An Online Support Community For Novice Computer Users, Thomas Hubbard Caswell
Theses Digitization Project
This project seeks to identify characteristics of successful online communities and apply them to designing and prototyping an online discussion forum where novice computer users can share computer questions and answers. Usability and sociability are identified as essential goals in the development of online communities. Appropriate and effective Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) software is evaluated and selected to run the discussion forum.
Improving Communication In A Transportation Company By Using A Web Page, Cristina Logofatu
Improving Communication In A Transportation Company By Using A Web Page, Cristina Logofatu
Theses Digitization Project
The Internet has become a very powerful tool in improving communication, making it easier, more convenient, and faster to access or exchange information. This project takes advantage of the strengths the Internet provides by improving communication by developing a web site for a transportation company.
Assessing High School Students' Conceptions Of The Size, Age, And Distance Of Astronomical Objects, Tracy Jean Lawrence
Assessing High School Students' Conceptions Of The Size, Age, And Distance Of Astronomical Objects, Tracy Jean Lawrence
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research study is to identify student conceptions about the size, distance, and age of various objects associated with space science. After reviewing the literature related to this study, there seems to be a need for continued research at the high school level in the field of astronomy conceptualization.
Computerized Reading Assessment Using The Star Reading Software, Brian Michael Bartlett
Computerized Reading Assessment Using The Star Reading Software, Brian Michael Bartlett
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis focused on the use of a computerized reading assessment program called Star Reading. Reading has been one of the most difficult areas across the curriculum to assess. Reading asssessment differs widely from teacher to teacher, and has traditionally been very subjective.
Differentiated Instruction With Middle School Gifted Students, Marci Lynn Lee
Differentiated Instruction With Middle School Gifted Students, Marci Lynn Lee
Theses Digitization Project
The education of all students is important in the school system, however, all students learn differently and are at different levels. One strategy that is used to cope with this issue is differentiated instruction. Di fferentiated instruction is when you teach to the individual student's needs by pre-assessing and determining those needs. If the student already know the information you need to move onto something more challenging for them. Often these gifted students already know the information, since they do come into each grade knowing 50% of the curricula, but quite often they are taught it again.
The Representation Of African American Students In Programs For The Mild Mentally Retarded, Peter Laurance Gennaro
The Representation Of African American Students In Programs For The Mild Mentally Retarded, Peter Laurance Gennaro
Theses Digitization Project
For more than thirty years, it has been acknowledged that African American students have been over-represented in programs designed for individuals with mild mental retardation (MMR). This project was designed to explore the history and literature of the research that has been conducted on this subject over the past three decades. Additionally, this project was undertaken to determine if over-representation of African American students in programs for the mild mentally retarded is a condition that exists in Riverside County, California.
Online Mentoring For Sam V. Curtis Elementary, Michelle Ann Kendall
Online Mentoring For Sam V. Curtis Elementary, Michelle Ann Kendall
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this thesis was to create an Online Mentoring website that would benefit teachers by helping them to feel more confident and efficient through their first couple of years teaching. Its focus is to provide new teachers access to all information involving its processes, procedures and expectations within a specific school site.
Teaching Literacy To First Grade Bilingual Students, Ana María Pérez
Teaching Literacy To First Grade Bilingual Students, Ana María Pérez
Theses Digitization Project
This research examined the effects of using a mediated reading strategy called "Mini Shared Reading" with five first graders, male bilingual students identified as struggling readers. These five students were all instructed in their primary language, which was Spanish.