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The Possibility of Public Montessori Schools: Examining the Montessori philosophy and its prospect in American public schools
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2007-10-29)
In an effort to explore the ways in which Montessori curriculum and public schools are cooperative or mutually exclusive, I will examine the principles of the Montessori philosophy as set forth by Dr. Maria Montessori in ...
Using Various Forms of Media to Teach Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2007-08-24)
This project includes research about teaching Shakespearean texts and the implementation of that research in the form of a unit plan for Romeo and Juliet. Several key issues discovered in research and considered in the ...
Guided Reading with English Language Learners: An Emphasis in Vocabulary Instruction
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2007-09-15)
This project centers on guided reading instruction with English Language Learners (ELLs). The focus of the lessons is vocabulary, since it is important in the development of ELLs. There is a review of the available ...
Reading Comprehension: Start it early and teach it often
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2007-10-24)
Comprehension is the ultimate purpose for reading and is the key to reading success. Research has shown that children as young as five years old can be taught comprehension strategies and implement these strategies when ...
Science for Young Learners: Teacher Inservice Day
(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2007-05-08)
These documents set up a teacher inservice day providing information about teaching science to early childhood students. Activities, teaching methods and assessments are included in addition to a review of literature about ...