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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 ...
Spiral or Scaffold? An Analysis of Everyday Mathematics and Investigations in Number, Data, and Space
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-06-15)
This literature review is designed to investigate the similarities and differences in Investigations in Number, Data and Space and Everyday Mathematics and to analyze the ways in which the curricula support the learner and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Approach to an Effective and Meaningful Character Education in Singapore
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011)
Character education is the intentional effort to develop core ethical and performance values that are widely affirmed across all cultures in young people (Character Education Partnership, 2010). Benefits of character ...
Academic Uses of Social Media Technology in the High School English Classroom
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-04)
The goal of this paper is to explore the potential uses of social media in high school English classrooms. Also explored is the reasoning behind integrating social media into the English curriculum. Social media use falls ...
Embedding Literacy Instruction in Authentic Contexts
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-06-15)
This paper looks at how literacy instruction can be embedded in authentic contexts in order to make the acquisition of reading and writing skills more meaningful. The push for authentic literacy experiences is supported ...
The Impact of Multicultural Literature in Education
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-03-01)
As America continues to be the culturally rich and diverse nation that it is, there is a tremendous need for schools to be well-equipped with the tools to recognize and support each student’s unique culture. All students’ ...
Teaching Adolescent Literacy to Racially Diverse Students
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-06-15)
Racially diverse urban youths are struggling within the public school systems. This particular demographic of students consistently performs low on reading achievement tests throughout America. The problem lies with an ...
ELL Capstone Portfolio
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-03-15)