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    • Liu, Hsintzu (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2022-11-28)
      This teacher’s portfolio reflects my professional knowledge developed and the works I have done during my time at Vanderbilt University. The paper begins with my philosophy of teaching, which addresses my vision of quality ...
    • Cooper, Dan (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2016-03-01)
    • McKelway, Katherine (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 ...
    • Zhang, Qiyu (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2020-04-29)
      The capstone project briefly introduced my teaching philosophy, which shaped by the knowledge I learned and the experiences I gained from Peabody College, Vanderbilt, in the past two years. The whole paper is divided into ...
    • Liu, Xiaohan (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2019-02-28)
      This paper reflects how my philosophy of a qualified teacher is shaped by the two-year learning and practicing experience at Vanderbilt University. In this paper, I examine the application of my teaching philosophy and my ...
    • Zhai, Zibei (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2019-09)
      My paper aims to review my study at Vanderbilt University through analyzing artifacts and comparing those with related theories and standards. My teaching philosophy is going through the whole paper. That inlcudes promoting ...
    • Chen, Jiaqian (2020-04-20)
      This capstone portfolio demonstrates my expertise and knowledge gained from coursework, pedagogical research literature, experiences working with English Language Learners (ELLs), and my competent employment of the theories ...
    • Cain, Rebecca (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2014-03-08)
      While creativity is difficult to measure, it is not impossible. Educators must begin to identify and assess creativity in students in order for America to remain a competitive force in STEM fields. One way to measure ...
    • Cook, Justine (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 ...
    • Xuan, Yu (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2018-04-10)
      This portfolio demonstrates my understandings of supporting students who learn English as an additional language, and my competence of applying theories into teaching practice. This portfolio consists of three sections: ...
    • Anderson, Alison (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-06-15)
    • Winkler, Laura (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-09)
      It is often difficult to convince teachers and students that grammar instruction is a necessary part of the school day. Some who do believe that it is pertinent have a hard time of incorporating it so that it is authentic ...
    • Wang, Ruoqin (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2014)
      In this capstone essay, I will compare College English Curriculum Requirements (Department of Higher Education of MOE of P.R. China, 2007) and Standards for ESL/EFL Teachers of Adults (TESOL Inc., 2008). Factors leading ...
    • Waterstradt, Margaret Lake (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-09-15)
      My comprehensive essay will address the beneficial use of primary sources in history instruction for upper elementary grades. History textbooks emphasize breadth over depth, generalizations of historical events, and ...
    • Babcock, Molly (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2010-06-15)
      With a growing number of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the United States, teachers must understand their specific needs and differences. However, once teachers have educated themselves, they must also become reflective ...
    • Hill, Stuart Chapman (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-04-13)
      This study applies critical educational theories to the real practice of teaching choir in secondary schools, focusing on four major areas: Learners and Learning, Learning Environment, Curriculum and Instructional Strategies, ...
    • Finley, Sarah M. (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-07-28)
      In this paper, I define and defend a form of interdisciplinary study as a means to better integrating all of students' formal and informal learning experiences. Through the theoretical perspective of constructivism, I argue ...
    • Johnson, Mollie (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2010-06-15)
    • Wang, Chenyue (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2015-03-01)
    • Chaney, Ruth-Decker (2013-05-10)
      This paper is a discussion of the intuitive biological thought processes that interfere with the understanding of evolution, mainly essentialism and teleology. I compare the aspects of these thought processes with Darwin’s ...