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Going Home: The Relevance Of Philippine Folktale To Early Childhood Education, Eleanor A. Rivera
Going Home: The Relevance Of Philippine Folktale To Early Childhood Education, Eleanor A. Rivera
Graduate Student Independent Studies
This study focuses on the value of introducing Philippine folktales to children of Filipino heritage. The primary objective in this project is to demonstrate how Philippine folktales can serve as a potent vehicle for taking American-born Filipino children home, that is teaching them about their roots and celebrating their cultural identity. I believe that by recognizing their Filipino heritage the children gain a fuller appreciation of and pride in their uniqueness as well as the interest and ability to share aspects of their culture with other children. It is my hope that consideration of their own cultural identity will help …
Umaine Research Provides Measure For Early Literacy Performance: Maine First Graders Performing Well, Kay Hyatt
Umaine Research Provides Measure For Early Literacy Performance: Maine First Graders Performing Well, Kay Hyatt
General University of Maine Publications
Maine children are entering and leaving first grade ready to take advantage of further instruction in reading and writing, according to researchers at the University of Maine College of Education. Performance data from more than a thousand first graders indicate that, on the average, Maine children are performing well within the range of expected literacy competencies.