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Bells and Whistles: Elementary Curriculum Supplements
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011)
This paper presents the idea of a “tool kit” that supplements curricula in an elementary school setting. It looks into what instructional strategies benefit ELL learners and how some of those same strategies can help ...
Cross-Contextual Learning: Redesigning the Interactions of Informal and Formal Contexts for Conceptual Change
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-03-01)
Conceptual restructuring emerges from children’s experiences in multiple contexts. This paper explores the interactions of school-based science education and informal science education through the lens of conceptual change. ...
Fourth Grade Classroom Application Using Culturally Responsive Teaching
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-03-01)
Portfolio of Teaching English as a Second Language
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-03-02)
This portfolio of teaching English as a second language (ESL) includes two parts. The first part
is a thoroughly developed statement of teaching philosophy that is based on field research and
theories. The second is a ...
Teaching Elementary Mathematics With Children's Literature
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-06-15)
The goal of this paper is to investigate and evaluate children’s literature in terms of its use within mathematics curriculum. I have laid out criteria for assessing literature to be used in mathematics, as well as provided ...
Read Alouds for a Class of Diverse Learners
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-10-14)
This paper explores the different modifications of a read aloud that are appropriate for diverse learners. Information about a typical read aloud has been analyzed to find which modifications are necessary to include all ...
Critical Thinking in Response to Digital Literacies
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-09-15)
Interactive High School Geometry to Increase Family Involvement
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-07-22)
By the time students reach high school, many parents do not feel equipped to assist their children with homework. However, research shows that even through high school parent involvement in homework can lead to positive ...
Implementing a Workshop Approach to Literacy as a Means of Building Motivation
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-06-15)
Decreasing levels of motivation in students to read and write throughout elementary school is
many teachers face. This challenge is especially pertinent due to the evidence found within the
field of literacy education ...
Service Learning Curriculum Unit
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-06-15)
This paper details the theoretical underpinnings
of the curriculum unit designed. The basic
structure and components of successful service
learning inform the unit, which is designed in
response to features of the ...