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Multiple Intelligences in Third Grade Mathematics
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008)
Today's American schools are in a constant battle. In the context of standardization and accountability, educators must attempt to produce measurable results on State-mandated tests, while at the same time educating the ...
From Doctor Dolittle to Despereaux: Keeping Gender Neutral in the Elementary Classroom through Newbery Award Winning Literature
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-07-28)
Elementary classrooms are full of children's literature. The classroom libraries hold stories of adventure, fantasy, and mystery and are the home of many beloved characters from the past and present. Children read these ...
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 ...
Inspired to Learn: Effective Techniques for Motivating Students in the Elementary Classroom
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-07-28)
Motivation is a key ingredient in the elementary classroom. When students are intrinsically motivated to learn, they learn more effectively. While some students enter the classroom with a high-degree of motivation, many ...