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Food Allergies And Disabilities In Children, Angela D. Vaughn

LC Journal of Special Education

There is increased curiosity and research regarding the role that food allergies may or may not have in relation to major disabilities in children. Some researchers claim that symptoms, from simple aches and pains to cancer, are caused by food allergies. More specifically, in regards to children, there has been much speculation and research concerning specific food allergies and its possible link to two major disabilities in particular, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism.

Specialized Reading Programs: An Analysis Of The Components Of Effective Reading, Damien Murtagh

LC Journal of Special Education

This paper will identify characteristics of effective reading construction, analyze a number of specialized reading programs-focusing on their ability to include these instructional characteristics-and discuss the implications of these instructional components when designing reading instruction.

Investigating The Overrepresentation Of Ethnic Minorities In Special Education, Damien Murtagh

LC Journal of Special Education

Debates on the overrepresentation of minority students, particularly African- Americans, are not new in special education and have characterized research in this field for over three decades. Regardless of time, legislative debate and a host of research theories, this problem remains. “In general, research has supported the public concern but the picture is unclear because studies have varied so much with respect to definitions of minority representation in findings across ethnic groups and technical methods (Coutinho & Oswald, 1999, p. 66). It is on the definition of minorities, the methods used to calculate date and the identification of minority students …

Adolescent Students With Disabilities And Learning Strategies, Lee Mattox

LC Journal of Special Education

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the classroom demands in middle and high school and the expectations for independent learning in adolescent students. This paper also examines the performance deficits that are commonly found in adolescents with disabilities. An overview of learning strategies instruction follows. Finally, implications for adolescent students from this type of instruction are discussed.

Reactive Attachment Disorder: A Review, Malia C. King

LC Journal of Special Education

Using recent research, this paper will provide an overview of reactive attachment disorder, its symptoms, characteristics and causal factors, as well as assessment and treatment tools. It will conclude with a discussion of controversies relating to the present DSM-IV definition as well as attention to prevention considerations.

Does Rap Increased Reading Comprehension Levels?, Crystal Hall

LC Journal of Special Education

The purpose of this research is to determine whether using a learning strategy will increase reading comprehension for students with mental retardation. The specific learning strategy implemented in the survey is called RAP. The researcher hopes that students will be able to generalize the strategy to other academic classes to aid in reading comprehension of course material.

Asperger Syndrome And Its Presence During The Adolescent Years, Ameka R. Cruz

LC Journal of Special Education

Asperger's syndrome is increasing in incidence with children. The characteristics of Asperger syndrome and its effects during the adolescent years are addressed. The social, emotional, and educational factors are discussed, along with interventions and strategies.

Williams Syndrome, Vickie Davis

LC Journal of Special Education

Williams syndrome is known by several names: Beuren's syndrome, Williams-Beuren syndrome, Fanconi-Schlesinger syndrome, Williams‟ elfin face syndrome, Williams-Barratt syndrome, and Williams‟ syndrome (Also known as . . . 2001). Williams syndrome (WS) affects 1 in 7500-20,000 births regardless of gender or race (Stromme, Bjornstad, and Ramstad 2002). It is typically diagnosed in infancy or in early childhood. Recently, there has been a great deal of research regarding all aspects of this perplexing syndrome. Therefore, the scope of this paper will be an overview of the history, etiology, characteristics, and interventions surrounding Williams syndrome.

Self-Monitoring In The Writing Process, Cindy Bargabos

LC Journal of Special Education

In recent years there has been an increasing focus on developing the writing skills of students at all grade levels. Much of the focus has been the result of research that has indicated that students are not able to competently produce a composition that is well organized and effective. Harris, Graham, and Mason (2003) cited a study done by Applebee, Langer, Mullis, Latham, and Gentile (1994) in which national and state writing assessments have suggested that a large portion of elementary and high school students struggle with the writing process and in particular have difficulty with writing narrative, expository, and …

Rett Syndrome, Susan V. Boyd

LC Journal of Special Education

The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes, characteristics, and interventions associated with Rett syndrome.

Effective Reading Practices For Inclusive Classrooms, Andrew Block

Graduate Teacher Education

This paper examined research on what are best practices for teaching reading comprehension to students in an inclusive classroom. This topic is explored through research findings from multiple quantitative and qualitative studies which examined the effectiveness of structured reading instruction, explicitly taught reading strategies, student autonomy, and discussion and collaboration as best practices for improving reading comprehension skills. While research showed a variety of effective practices and strategies to increase reading comprehension among all students, the research also suggested the need for content area teachers to receive on-going professional development to consistently implement evidence-based practices throughout the course of the …

Collat Accounting Professor Wins Elite Award For Gamification App, Alicia Rohan

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Brooks, Anne Tedlock, Collection, 1927-1980, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

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This collection consists of personal correspondence, newspaper clippings, journal and magazine clippings, manuscripts, photographs, programs, publications, awards, and other miscellaneous materials.

Anne Tedlock Brooks was born in Columbus, Kansas in 1905 to Mary Alice Hall and James Matthew Tedlock. She attended the Kansas State Teachers College (now Pittsburg State University) and received a life teaching certificate in 1927. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Oregon, and attended graduate school at the University of San Francisco. She worked as a school teacher for a number of years. She was a writer who sometimes published under the pen names …

Uab's Squash, Racquetball Regulars Courting Spectators Smitten By World Games Action, Matt Windsor

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Fostering Teacher-Student Relationships: A Case Study Connecting Middle School Teachers, Authentic Local History, And Empathetic Competence, Richard A. Buschard Jr., Diane Clark, Lauren Cobb, Brian J. Esselman

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TThis co-authored qualitative case study explores the challenge of teachers connecting with their students at the middle school level, especially when White teachers serve predominantly African-American students in large urban metropolitan areas like St. Louis, Missouri. While research has established the need for teachers to better understand the background experiences of their students, more research is needed to explore the value of place-based professional development in promoting more effective teacher-student relationships (TSRs). Using a psychological theory known as Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), we sought to examine the following research questions while also applying this theory to the field of education: What …

Psychometric Characteristics Of Academic Language Discourse Analysis Tools, Courtney (Cici) Brianna Claar

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Academic language plays a key role in students’ educational success, yet its development in primary grades is poorly understood and often neglected (Snow & Uccelli, 2008). Academic language skills may enhance overall academic performance if targeted early and intensively. However, current methods of assessment are not sufficient to understanding the construct well enough to develop evidence-based intervention strategies. This investigation examined the psychometric properties of two discourse analysis tools designed to directly measure students’ comprehension and production of academic language. Academic language samples (n = 7,887) from a previous cohort-design study (n = 1,040; Kindergarten through third grade participants) were …

Fuist Coaches Wb Games In Gender Diversity, Mj Soria

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New Research Identifies Complex Contributors To Obesity-Related Health Disparities, Adam Pope

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Surviving The Heat Of The Summer During The World Games, Alicia Rohan

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June 28, 2022 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Jordanian Efl Students’ Attitudes Toward Dialogic Teaching اتجاهات الطلبة الاردنيين متعلمي اللغة الانجليزية نحو التدريس الحواري, Lana Abdullah Halloush, Prof. Abdallah Ahmad Baniabdelrahman

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: This study investigates the Jordanian EFL seventh grade students' attitudes toward dialogic teaching. A total of 31 homogeneous female participants were selected at Yarmouk University Model School, Irbid, Jordan during the second semester of the year 2018-2019. The speaking activities of Enterprise 1 were redesigned based on dialogic teaching principles. The implementation of the dialogic-teaching instructional program lasted for two months.A questionnaire on the students’ attitudes after implementing the program was used.The questionnaire is a five-point rating scale that included eleven items in English, then they were translated into Arabic for students’ convenience. Validity and reliability of the program …

Degree Of Applying Senge Model At Irbid Governorate Schools As Learning Organizations From Teachers Point Of View درجة تطبيق أُنموذج سينج في مدارس محافظة إربد كمنظمات متعلمة من وجهة نظر المعلمين, Mohammad Hassan Badarneh, Prof. Nawaf Mousa Al-Shatnawi, Prof. Abdel Hakim Yaseen Hijazi

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: The study aimed to identify Senge Model implementation degree at Irbid Governorate schools as learning organizations from teachers' point of view. The study sample consisted of (670) public and private school teachers selected randomly. To achieve the study objectives, the descriptive Survey methodology was used, as a questionnaire was employed for data collection. The results of the study showed that Senge Model implementation degree in Irbid Governorate schools as learning organizations from teachers' point of view was moderate. There were statistically significant differences in learning organization implementation degree due to experience, in favor of 10 years and more; statistically …

The Reality Of Using Social Networking Sites Among Students Enrolled In The Social Responsibility Course In Light Of Some Variables واقع استخدام مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي لدى طلبة مساق المسؤولية المجتمعية في ضوء بعض المتغيرات, Dr. Mohammed Kh. Muflih, Heba M. Omari

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: This study aimed at investigating the reality of using social networking sites among university students who were registered in the course of social responsibility at the Jordan University Science and technology. The researchers developed a questionnaire and confirmed its validity and reliability before initiating data collection process. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit 400 students of the course were chosen purposely at the beginning of the first semester 2018-2019. The results of the study showed that YouTube was the most preferred site used by the study sample and they primarily used the social networking sites for communicating …

The Effect Of Activities Based On Procedural Fluency On The Ability To Solve Algebra Problem Of Middle School Students In Saudi Arabia أثر أنشطة قائمة على الطلاقة الإجرائية في المقدرة على حل المسألة الجبرية لدى طلبة المرحلة المتوسطة في المملكة العربية السعودية, Mubarak Khuther Al- Enezy, Dr. Maamoun Muhammad Al- Shenaq, Prof. Gazey Theaf Alla Rawaqa

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect of activities based on procedural fluency on the ability to solve algebra problem of middle school students in Saudi Arabia. The study sample consisted of (51) students, who were chosen from 3rd intermediate students, and were purposefully selected from a public school in Arar directorate of education. The study sample distributed randomly into two groups: experimental and control group (26, 25) respectively. To answer the study questions, the researchers construct algebra test; the validity and reliability were verified. The results revealed that there were statistical significant differences in the solving algebra problem …

The Effectiveness Of Using Scamper Model On The Acquisition Of 10th Grade Students Of Mathematical Concepts 0فاعلية استخدام أُنموذج سكامبر (Scamper) في اكتساب طلبة الصف العاشر الأساسي للمفاهيم الرياضية, Akram A. Al-Dayyat, Prof. Ali M. Al-Zoubi, Prof. Tariq Y. Jawarneh

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: The current study aimed to identify the SCAMPER model in the acquisition of the tenth grade students in Jordan for mathematical concepts. The sample of the study consisted of (47) tenth grade students from one of the schools of the Directorate of Education of Wadi Al Seer District in Amman. It was selected in the available way, as two divisions were selected from the tenth grade in the selected school, and were distributed randomly to two experimental and controlled groups (24,23) respectively, followed the quasi-experimental approach and used the conceptual acquisition test consisting of (10) mathematical problems requiring the …

The Effect Of Utilizing Microsoft Mathematics Software On Solving Mathematical Problem Among The Tenth Grade Students In Jordan أثـر تـوظـيـف بـرمـجـيـة Microsoft Mathematics في حـلّ الـمـسـألـة الـريـاضـيـة لـدى طـلاب الـصـف الـعـاشـر الأساسي في الأردن, Ahmad Ghaleb Bani Yaseen, Dr. Khaled Mohammad Abu Loum

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect of utilizing Microsoft mathematics software on solving mathematical problems among the tenth grade students in Jordan. The study sample consisted of (40) students from grade (10), selected from private international schools in Amman that follow the American system HSD. The study sample was distributed randomly into two groups: an experimental group of (20) students who studied by using the software, and the control group of (20) students, who studied through using the conventional studying method. To achieve the objectives of the study the researcher buit a test to solve the mathematical problems. …

The Effectiveness Of A Program Based On Mathematical Communication On Conceptual Understanding And Mathematics Anxiety Of Eighth-Grade Students فاعلية برنامج قائم على الاتصال الرياضي في الفهم المفاهيمي وقلق الرياضيات لدى طلبة الصف الثامن الأساسي في الاردن, Amani Mashhour Al-Rifai, Prof. Amal A. Alkhasawneh, Prof. Ail Ahmad Al-Barakat

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a program based on mathematical communication in conceptual understanding and the level of mathematics anxiety among eighth grade students. The study sample consisted of (54) students of eighth grade students enrolled in two schools in the town of Ala'al belonging to the Directorate of Education of the brigade of Irbid during the second semester of the academic year 2017-2018, distributed equally to two groups (experimental, control). Experimental group subordinated to a program based on mathematical communication. The other was a control group studied by a traditional method. The study adopted …

The Degree Of Organizational Trust Among The Directors Of Youth And Sports Departments In The North Within The Green Line From The Point Of View Of Employees درجة الثقة التنظيمية لدى مديري أقسام الشبيبة والرياضة بمنطقة الشمال داخل الخط الأخضر من وجهة نظر الموظفين, Muhammad Anis Youssef, Prof. Kayed M. Salameh

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: The study aimed to reveal the degree of organizational trust among the directors of youth and sports departments in the North within the Green Line from the point of view of employees. The study used the descriptive survey methodology. A questionnaire was developed consisting of (25) items divided into four fields, applied to a random sample of 240 employees. The results showed that the degree of organizational trust was high, and there were no statistically significant differences due to the effect of Gender differences were found in all fields except in the field of creativity. Differences were in favor …

The Predicting Ability Of Big Five Personality Factors And Emotional Regulations Among Ajloun College University – Al-Balqa’A Applied University Students المقدرة التنبؤية لعوامل الشخصية الخمسة الكبرى بالتنظيم الانفعالي لدى طلبة كلية عجلون الجامعية – جامعة البلقاء التطبيقية, Haneen Ahmed Qudah, Prof. Rafe'a A. Zghoul, Prof. Abdullatif Abdul Karim Al Momani

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: The study aimed to investigate the most common big five personality factors among Ajloun University College – Al-Balqa’a Applied University students, and to identify; and to study the relationship between the two variables. The study sample consisted of (602) university students’ selected using proportional stratified random sampling. To achieve the aims of the study, the big five-personality factors scale adopted by Al-Zoubi (2009) and the emotional regulation scale adopted by Groos& John (2003) were used. The results showed that the most prevalent big five personality factors among students was extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness to experiences, neuroticism, respectively. There was …

The Degree To Which National And Civic Education Books Include Patterns Of Social Responsibility For The Upper Basic Stage In Jordan درجة تضمين كتب التربية الوطنية والمدنية لأنماط المسؤولية الإجتماعية للمرحلة الأساسية العليا في الأردن, Majdi Abdalla Alkhasawneh, Prof. Kaled Feead Alazee

Jordanian Educational Journal

Abstract: The study aimed at revraling the degree to which national and civic education books include patterns of social responsibility for the upper basic stage in Jordan. To achieve the objective of the study, the descriptive analytical methodology was used. The researchers designed a tool to analyze the content of national and civic education books for the classes under study. Frequencies and percentages of social responsibility patterns were extracted. The results showed that the most common patterns in the books were the pattern of individual responsibility towards society, and the pattern of the individual’s responsibility towards himself, his family and …