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Using African American Children's Literature to Support the Literacy Development of Three and Four Year Olds
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-04-23)
When contemplating which Capstone experience to select, I chose to look at which product would be most beneficial for me upon completion of my degree. As a graduate candidate who plans to immediately return to the classroom ...
Toward Educational Integration: Interdisciplinary Study as a Vehicle for Meaningful Learning in the 21st Century
(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 ...
Studying Abroad: Increasing Second Language Acquisition
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-07-16)
This essay seeks to examine the study abroad experience and its effects on second language acquisition. It is separated into four sections, each containing findings from research-based publications, as well as discussions ...
The Value of Using Primary Source Documents in the History Classroom
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-06-15)
This essay attempts to explore what a valuable teaching resource primary source documents are for teachers. History education is becoming, and rightly so, less focused on students learning "the facts" and more centered on ...
Improving Algebra Students' Number and Operations Sense, Conceptual Knowledge, Executive Control, and Algebraic Thinking Skills: A Supplementary Curriculum
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-06-15)
Since the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) wrote their Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics in 1989, the mathematics education community has focused on developing students' mathematical ...
The Effect of Teacher Language on Creating a Productive Learning Environment and Shaping the Identities of Children in the Elementary Classroom
(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 ...
Using The Geometer's Sketchpad in the Math Classroom to Improve Engagement, Transform the Learning Environment, and Enhance Understanding
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-03-04)
The Geometer's Sketchpad (GSP) takes the traditional pencil-and-paper geometry class and transforms it into a dynamic learning environment. By using the tool's dragging features, students can observe countless examples of ...
Multiple Literacies in Language Arts and Science & Potential for Integrated Instruction
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-08-18)
This comprehensive essay addresses the issue of literacy in language arts and in science as it relates to learners and learning, the learning environment, curriculum and instructional strategies, and assessment in the ...
The Effects of Higher Teacher Expectations on Academic Achievement for Elementary Students, Especially Traditionally Low-Achieving Students
(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 ...
Social and Academic Effects of the Responsive Classroom
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-08-20)
For young children, learning to work cooperatively with others is an important part of the learning that goes on in the classroom. Unfortunately, with increased pressure from state standards and tests, the limited time ...