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Abstract

This article looks at the vital skill of English as a second language taught to very young children. In many countries, English is taught to children as young as pre-school aged, but the teaching methods are often untested and unregulated. Inexperienced instructors may also teach English. Review of literature includes: an article comparing the experiences of native English and nonnative English speaking teachers, the use of animated stories to teach English, and a study of the effectiveness of various teaching methods on the attitudes and skills of young English learners. Proposal for a study showing the long-term effect of Continue reading...

Introduction

One of the most intricate, surprising, and enigmatic features of human behavior is creativity. The feature is especially fascinating given that many of the great explorations and exploitations in inventions and discoveries, as well as artistic expression, rely on top-notch creative thinking, and therefore it is one of the most important human traits (Kind & Kind, 2007). Early childhood on the other hand, is an important developmental period for humans. It is at this period that the ability to learn, make decisions, independence, relations with others, creativity and the feeling of self-worth develop (Prince Edward Island Department of Education and Continue reading...

Application of Visual Art Standards and Obstacles Facing Visual Arts Teachers in Independent Schools

Much of the research available on the topic of changing standards in education is clear on one point: people do not like to change. As a result, teachers—who are, of course, people—also dislike changing the ways that they teach in the classroom. As the researchers investigated further the literature on teacher change, the sentiment that was found to be expressed repeatedly is the sentiment that teachers do not change; that change hurts and that is why people do not change, and that teachers are recalcitrant (e.g., Duffy & Roehler, 1986; Fullan, 1991). The literature suggests that teachers resist Continue reading...

Introduction:

Classrooms are an important aspect of the learning and teaching process in society. Effective management and organization of the classroom facilitates understanding and promotes cohesion among the students and the teachers. Classrooms have different areas of interest that require understanding to promote effectiveness and efficiency. Some of these areas include classroom organization, classroom management, and fostering a multicultural classroom, among others. Perhaps most neglected however, is the need to foster a sense of multiculturalism in the classroom.
There are a number of reasons why educators should focus on fostering a multicultural classroom. First, multiculturalism allows for diversity in the Continue reading...

Concept Paper

Graduate Faculty of the School of Education
Requirements for the Degree of
Prescott Valley, Arizona
02/2015

Chapter 1: Introduction1

Background2
Statement of the Problem3
Purpose of the Study5
Research Questions5
Hypothesis6
Definition of Key Terms6
Summary6
Chapter 2: Literature Review7
Documentation11
Summary31

References33

Chapter 1: Introduction
Effective instructional methods are difficult to implement in a classroom environment; yet have the ability to improve discipline and student learning. It can often be difficult for teachers to meet the school's academic priorities in a "chaotic, dangerous, or unproductive environment" (Boyd, 2012, p. 63). Additionally, the shift of classroom practices effects the implementation of management, curriculum Continue reading...

Concept Paper

Graduate Faculty of the School of Education
Requirements for the Degree of
01/2015

Chapter 1: Introduction1

Background2
Statement of the Problem3
Purpose of the Study5
Research Questions5
Hypothesis6
Definition of Key Terms6
Summary6
Chapter 2: Literature Review7
Documentation7
Summary31

References33

Chapter 1: Introduction
Effective instructional methods are difficult to implement into a classroom environment, yet have the ability to improve discipline and student learning. It can often be difficult for teachers to meet the school's academic priorities in a "chaotic, dangerous, or unproductive environment" (Boyd, 2012, p. 63). Additionally, the shift of classroom practices affects the implementation of management, curriculum and care that Continue reading...

Concept Paper

Graduate Faculty of the School of Education
Requirements for the Degree of

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Background 2
Statement of the Problem 3
Purpose of the Study 5
Research Questions 5
Definition of Key Terms 6
Summary 6
Chapter 2: Literature Review 7
Documentation 11
Summary 31

References 33

Chapter 1: Introduction
North Carolina Middle Schools are part of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education and Leadership initiative of the North Carolina school system. The support for teachers in the STEM programme is good for teaching the four core subject areas. Unfortunately, problems in North Carolina high schools and middle schools include unruliness, Continue reading...

"It's a Shame to Put Such Wonderful Thoughts in Such Poor Language": A Chemist's Perspective on Writing in the Discipline

Roland P. Stout, University of North Carolina Pembroke
Abstract: Starting from the premise that good writing requires sound thinking, this paper presents a workable process for developing and using writing assignments as thinking and learning tools within a historical and philosophical context. Though presented from the perspective of a chemist, this process is actually general in nature and links writing assignments with specific learning objectives and evaluation methods. Writing assignment examples, used for a variety of purposes, draw from freshman through graduate courses in chemistry.

Introduction

As an undergraduate chemistry major, I took an honors English course entitled "The Novel" Continue reading...

Teaching Sustainable Sciences to Elementary Students: Strategies of Approaches

Davis and Smithey (2008) conducted research about effective strategies in teaching Science to elementary student. Davis and Smithey’s longitudinal research spanned 10 years during which the researchers studied patterns, strategies, and iterations of Science teaching methods for elementary students. Based on the outcomes of research, Science teaching for elementary students must be inquiry-based and collaborative between the teacher and the learners. In teaching science concepts including sustainability, teachers should interact with students by providing them opportunities to formulate and communicate their own ideas. In a lesson about sustainability, for instance, teachers may make lessons collaborative by asking the Continue reading...

My Teaching Philosophy

I. Introduction
My personal best achievement is to realize my potential as a teacher through the serious learning achievement of my students. It is my personal best achievement because deep within me, I am delighted to see my students perform well in their academic and social life. So far, the best teacher I have ever known is my senior high school English teacher. She starts the class with an energizer, which makes our class lively and motivated. The personal qualities that make this person a great teacher are her passion for teaching coupled with her personal “touch” (that is, Continue reading...