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    • Hinton, Dana (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2012-06-15)
      This capstone is based upon the idea that teachers can be effectively trained, especially to work in urban areas through student-teaching experiences. The aspects that contribute to meaningful and educational experiences ...
    • Janski, Kristen (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-08-19)
      My capstone essay focuses on the importance of effective teacher language in the classroom and its affect on shaping positive student identities. Specific language, tone, attitude, and behavior that focus on positively ...
    • Moore, Alisha (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-08-18)
      This is an exploration of the qualities of effective educators and the strategies they employ in the classroom. Through various classroom experiences as a student and as a teacher, I have pondered what it is that a truly ...
    • Tiedemann, Robert (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-04)
      Vocal and instrumental musicians face a paradoxical problem when evaluating their sound: it is impossible for them to independently assess their sound from an audience perspective because they must be actively performing ...
    • Haines, Christina (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-08-19)
      This essay examines current and past research on the effects of teacher expectations on academic achievement, with a focus on research dealing with urban elementary schools. The essay concludes that while much of the ...
    • Tan, Yumeng (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2012-03-01)
      The capstone contains three parts: teaching philosophy, the interpretation of TESOL standards, and application. Teaching philosophy concentrates on what I believe in second language teaching. I am convinced that new mode ...
    • Qiao, Xue (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2013-03-01)
      This portfolio demonstrates my comprehensive understanding of the teaching of English language learners (ELLs). In my Philsophy of Teaching, I elaborate on my beliefs on how to help students thrive in a foreign language ...
    • Sun, Wenyang (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2013-03-05)
    • Liu, Ling (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2020)
      This capstone paper introduces my teaching philosophy based on my experience of two-year learning and practicing at Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. Under the guidance of TESOL standards, I critically analyze what ...
    • Qian, Yunlu (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2020)
      In this paper, I showed my teaching philosophy as a qualified adult EFL teacher by demonstrating my understanding of constructivism, culturally responsive pedagogy, communicative language teaching, and application of these ...
    • Jiang, Yun (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-04)
      This paper is a reflection of all my knowledge of the TESOL field gained and distilled from my two-year learning experience at Vanderbilt University. In this paper, my vision of a qualified and excellent EFL teacher is ...
    • Bailey, Olivia (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021-04)
      The three main sections of this capstone demonstrate my successful completion of the Masters of Education in English Language Learners program (international track) and how my coursework meets EFL TESOL standards. The first ...
    • Gao, Yuwen (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2022-04-20)
      This capstone paper demonstrates how my past learning and teaching experiences gained by completing the two-year English Language Learners program at Peabody College reshape my thinking about Teaching English to Speakers ...
    • Xiao, Han (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2019-04-02)
      This EFL portfolio is a demonstration of the expertise I have gained through the English Language Learners program at Vanderbilt University to become a qualified language teacher for students who learn English as a ...
    • Gao, Qianyi (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2015)
    • Chen, Chen (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2012-02-29)
      This capstone project reveals my comprehensive understanding of ELL education in relation to the curriculum, teaching methods, assessment, the learner, and the learning context. The project consists of three parts: 1) ...
    • Liu, Yuting (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2021)
      After I graduate from Peabody College, I expect myself to work as a EFL educator in China. Hence, the first part of this portfolio would be my visions working professionally as an EFL educator. There are three philosophies ...
    • Baker, Victoria (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2018)
      This paper elaborates on the best practices for integrating curriculum instruction. While the ideas surrounding integrated instruction have long since be established, there has been no central way for teachers to plan ...
    • Huebner, Carissa (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2012-06-15)
      Research has shown that while the discipline of mathematics focuses on negotiation, interpretation, and uncertainty, classroom mathematics often focus on rigidity, rules, and prescribed algorithms. This misalignment of ...