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Using Sign Language With Hearing Preschool Children, Jamie E. Johnson
Using Sign Language With Hearing Preschool Children, Jamie E. Johnson
Graduate Research Papers
The purposed of this review is to examine the effects of using American Sign Language (ASL) with hearing preschool children without disabilities. The research examined the effects on cognitive skills, fine motor skills, IQ, student behavior, and memory when American Sign Language is implemented into a preschool classroom. A variety of sources were examined and synthesized to provide the reader with informational data and recommendations.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: The Effects Of Using Music With Young Children, Eileen Heck
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: The Effects Of Using Music With Young Children, Eileen Heck
Graduate Research Papers
One way for children to experience music and develop early literacy skills is through nursery rhymes such as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. This project addresses the benefits of using music with young children and the importance of professional development with early childhood educators. More and more research is being done to explore and study the effects of music with young children. It is becoming evident that music has many benefits that can enhance young children's lives. Some of these benefits include expanding children's communication skills, building oral language skills, developing phonological awareness skills, and extending concepts of print. Some …
Oral History In A Kindergarten Classroom, Marilyn J. Shanks
Oral History In A Kindergarten Classroom, Marilyn J. Shanks
Graduate Research Papers
Oral history offers elementary teachers an exciting way to get students actively involved. It allows them to deal directly with people and places in the real world. It involves students in the decision-making process and allows them to feel ownership in a part of history. Oral history combines process and product into a real-life experience. It is an excellent teaching tool that fosters excitement about heritage, tradition, and family and helps promote respect and appreciation for the older generation.