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Developmentally-Appropriate Practice In The Classroom, Rayna Kailynn Prothro Jan 2012

Developmentally-Appropriate Practice In The Classroom, Rayna Kailynn Prothro

Theses Digitization Project

Early childhood research literature has shown that develpmentally-appropriate practice (DAP) has a multitude of positive effects on young children's development including emotional, social, cognitive, and neurological benefits. When DAP is practiced by teachers, children are engaged in low stress learning activities, their social development is supported, and their classroom envirornment supports their cognitive and brain development. DAP provides an environment that supports all children academically.


Teacher Perceptions Of Environmental Education: An Exploratory Assessment, Joye Charlotte Marika Cantrell Jan 2009

Teacher Perceptions Of Environmental Education: An Exploratory Assessment, Joye Charlotte Marika Cantrell

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to initiate an exploratory assessment of teacher knowledge, values, and environmental education practices at a local urban high school to gain general perception of a staff's readiness to yet embrace another teacher certification requirement.


Video Instruction For Teachers Utilizing Schoolfusion Web Design Software, Darlene Robin Pitman Jan 2009

Video Instruction For Teachers Utilizing Schoolfusion Web Design Software, Darlene Robin Pitman

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project was to develop a method of providing ongoing support and training of teachers as they acquired the skills necessary to incorporate classroom web pages into their instruction. The importance of providing effective teacher technology training was explored and the level of learner safisfaction in utilizing short, targeted video tutorials designed for new users of SchoolFusion web design software were studied.


Confluent Education: Curriculum Developed To Create Connections For Students, Blythe Ariana Wilson Fuge Jan 2008

Confluent Education: Curriculum Developed To Create Connections For Students, Blythe Ariana Wilson Fuge

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this project is to develop a confluent interdisciplinary unit for use by other teachers. Confluent education focuses on teaching the affective and cognitive domains in a seamless approach in which the education of both domains are part of the objectives in the lessons. Includes lesson plans.


A Comparative Analysis Of Method Of Credentialing And Teaching And Teaching Style, Audrey Michele Reisenhofer Jan 2008

A Comparative Analysis Of Method Of Credentialing And Teaching And Teaching Style, Audrey Michele Reisenhofer

Theses Digitization Project

There are two major styles of teaching: teacher-centered and student-centered. The purpose of this project was to determine if the method of credentialing influences whether a teacher uses more teacher-based or student-based instructional methods.


The Effect Of Professional Development Of Nonverbal Communication Behaviors Of Participants' Regognition And Understanding Of These Behaviors, Peggy Koshland-Crane Jan 2008

The Effect Of Professional Development Of Nonverbal Communication Behaviors Of Participants' Regognition And Understanding Of These Behaviors, Peggy Koshland-Crane

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Survey Of Advice For Beginning Environmental Education Instructors, Scott Charles Rennie Jan 2006

Survey Of Advice For Beginning Environmental Education Instructors, Scott Charles Rennie

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the research done in this study was to collect techniques, methods and advice from environmental education professionals and create a concise summary of the results. The study showed the importance of using constructivist techniques in environmental education, essential to be successful in teaching in the outdoors.


Coordinated Compliance Review: Guidebook For The English Language Learner Coordinator, Dilma Cordeiro Bonzer Jan 2005

Coordinated Compliance Review: Guidebook For The English Language Learner Coordinator, Dilma Cordeiro Bonzer

Theses Digitization Project

The author has designed a guidebook to accompany the State of California Department of Education's Coordinated Compliance Review Manual. The purpose of the guidebook is to provide English language learners' (ELL) coordinators the information needed to facilitate and achieve compliance with the State of California's rules, regulations and policies that will insure that ELL students' needs are being addressed and met. The design and method of the project are discussed.


In Time On Time: Website For Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages, Starley Beatrix Dullien Jan 2005

In Time On Time: Website For Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages, Starley Beatrix Dullien

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the "In Time On Time TESOL" website for Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL) is to provide adult-education teachers online access to classroom managing techniques, teaching and learning strategies, and online resources based on constructivism and adult-learning theory. The instructional design and navigation structure is based on Random Access Instruction (RAI) and hypertext theory.