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Critical Evaluation of the W.O. Smith School of Music
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-03-01)
The W.O. Smith School of Music is a non-profit, educational organization that provides low-income (free or reduced lunch) students with the opportunity of quality musical instruction and inspirational musical experiences. ...
Comprehension is the Key: Unlocking Deep Comprehension in the Primary Classroom
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-03-01)
Teaching reading comprehension is vitally important to students understanding that reading is a meaning making process. Unfortunately, a review of many teachers' reading comprehension instruction shows that no instruction ...
Family Literacy Partnerships: Promoting Student Achievement by Connecting Home and School
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-02-13)
The purpose of this essay is to discuss effective practices for connecting home and school environments in order to facilitate the literacy development of students. Families should be included in the school environment as ...
Toward a Theoretically Grounded Choral Music Pedagogy
(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, ...
Dual Language Education Programs in U.S. Schools
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-04)
In recent years there has been a growth of English language learners (ELLs) in America and with this growth comes the need to find the most appropriate services to meet the educational needs of both ELLs and native ...
Fostering Creativity In The Music Classroom
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-04-14)
Creativity is central to the human experience and the evolution of thought and ideas. It must be recognized as an approachable subject and actively pursued in educational settings. Many subjects that are well-suited for ...
Challenging elementary science misconceptions
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-04)
An Examination of Two Mathematics Curricula and Their Implication on Learning Mathematics
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-04)
Many different factors influence a student's learning on their road to knowledge and discovery. Under the right circumstances, any learner can become mathematically proficient. This paper examines one aspect that influences ...
Children's Literature and Community
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-04)
As students begin their school careers, teachers in the early grades (kindergarten and first grade, especially) can use children's literature as a tool to facilitate a feeling of community among the students. Topics such ...
The Value of Technology in the EFL and ESL Classroom: Using the Smartpen to Enhance the Productivity and Effectiveness of ESL Instruction
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-04)
As the world becomes increasingly diverse, teachers are challenged to effectively teach students new languages. Especially in China, where the government mandated that each individual must learn the English language, ...