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Kinesthetic Learners in Technology Rich Classrooms, 2002.
Examines the impact and advantages that computer and technology learning has on kinesthetic learners.
4,601 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper researches the impact of computer technologies on kinesthetic learners, one of seven learning intelligences identified by Howard Gardner in 1983. Because the characteristics of the kinesthetic learner include learning through touching, moving, interacting with space and processing knowledge through bodily sensations, only highly interactive technologies that appeal to this group such as multimedia, hypermedia, visualization, and interactive computer programs are included in this research. The research results of eight studies covering education and technology are summarized and then analyzed for their impact on learning and the learning process itself. These studies include:
The Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project
The Collaborative Visualization (CoVis) Project
The Apple Classroom of Tomorrow (ACOT) Project
SchoolNet /Rescol Report: The emerging contribution of
Online resources and tools to classroom learning and teaching
The American Culture in Context: Enrichment for Secondary Schools (ACCESS) Project
The Lehrer HyperAuthor Study
The Highly Interactive Computing Environments (HI-CE) research
The Lego/Logo Project.
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Statement of the Problem
3.0 Hypothesis with Operational Definitions
4.0 Literature Review
4.1 Background
4.2 Computers and Kinesthetic Learning
4.3 Existing Research
4.3.1 The Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project
4.3.2 Collaborative Visualization (CoVis) Project
4.3.3 Apple Classroom of Tomorrow Project
4.3.4 American Culture in Context: Enrichment for Secondary Schools
(ACCESS)
4.3.5 SchoolNet /Rescol Report: The Emerging Contribution of Online Resources and Tools to Classroom Learning and Teaching
4.3.6 Lehrer HyperAuthor Study
4.3.7 The Highly Interactive Computing Environments (HI-CE) Group
4.3.8 Lego/Logo Project
5.0 Methodology
6.0 Results
7.0 Discussion
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"Interactive technologies that are appealing to kinesthetic learning such as multimedia, hypermedia, and visualization in virtual learning environments hold great promise for enhancing the learning experience. A variety of research studies have produced results ranging from the ability of interactive computing not only to enhance the student?s ability to absorb complex information, but also to fundamentally reshape the learning process.
Interactive computing holds exciting potential to create student-controlled learning environments in which students are more responsible for their own instruction. And, interactive computing may change the learning behavior of students leading them to carry over the concept of information associations in multimedia and hypermedia into their own thought processes where they reach out to a broader range of external resources; form a greater consideration of who their information will be presented to; interact in longer-term projects with a broader context; and make stronger connections to subsequent learning and events."
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Learner-Centered Classroom Environment, 2005.
This paper discusses the use of technology in a learner-centered classroom environment which focuses on the unique abilities, experiences and interests of individual students.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that technology used in a learner-centered classroom environment can help educators create a team-oriented learning community where students are encouraged to explore the world by capitalizing on their own unique abilities and interests. The author points out that technology can help teachers assess student's learning capability, learning style and knowledge frame of reference, all critical elements of a learner-centered classroom environment. The paper states that technology also can provide the opportunity to create a virtual learning environment where students can place themselves in various settings and learn from their experience.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Success Factors in the Classroom
Learner-Centered Environment and Technology
Conclusions/Analysis
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"It is also critical in a learner-centered environment that students are provided with choices regarding assignments and the manner in which they perform and deliver assignments; this again reflects on the notion that students have many different learning styles, thus what works for one student may not be optimal for all students. In this case, students may be provided the option of delivering assignments via the web or written using computer based software programs. This is a simple and effective way to introduce technology into the classroom in a non-opposing or forceful manner. The computer can be used as one method of adapting to different learning and delivery styles."
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Diverse Learners, 2008.
A discussion of the challenges presented by diverse learners in the classroom.
1,547 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper discusses diversity in learning styles, gender differences, ethnicity and social class and students with disabilities. The paper focuses on five aspects of ethnicity that are potential sources of student-student and student-teacher misunderstandings: verbal communication, nonverbal communication, time orientation, social values and instructional formats and learning processes. The paper emphasizes how teachers must create instructional opportunities that are adapted to fit the needs of all the students in the classroom.
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"A learning style can be defined as a consistent preference over time and subject matter for perceiving, thinking about, and organizing information in a particular way. As stated in Temple University's Performance standards for Teachers, "Teaching that facilitates active learning is characterized by competence in involving students in lessons by providing a non threatening environment which allows them to ask questions, seek solutions, share thinking about a theme or topic, and respond to other's viewpoints." "Standards IV: Diversity." [NBPTS Career and Technical Education Standards.]"
"Some students, for example, prefer to think about the nature of the task, collect relevant information, and formulate a detailed plan before taking action, while others prefer to run with the first idea they have and see where it leads. Some students prefer to work on several aspects of a task simultaneously, while others prefer to work on one aspect at a time in a logical sequence."
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E-Learners, 2007.
This paper is a research proposal to identify the differences in the motivation orientations, age and demographic factors of successful learners and poor learners in an e-learning environment.
7,010 words (approx. 28.0 pages), 62 sources, APA, $ 157.95
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This paper explains that, if e-learning administrators and faculty were able to identify specific characteristics, including potential motivation orientations that contribute to successful learner choices, they would be better equipped to properly align current and prospective students with appropriate e-learning courses and programs and thereby increase students' chances for educational success. The author proposes a quantitative causal comparative study using inferential statistical analysis. The paper points out that five independent variables are motivation orientations, family status, employment status, financial status and age group and the one defendant variable is academic performance. The paper includes figures, charts, tables and a survey.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Problem Statement
Research Questions
Literature Review
Motivation Orientation
Family Status
Employment Status
Financial Status
Age
Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Orientation
Hypothesis
Methodology
Research Design
Measures
Study Population
Data Collection Tools
Variables - Independent and Dependent Variables
Statistical Analysis
Appendix A: Items and Factor Loadings for the Intrinsic Motivation Scale
Appendix B: Items and Factor Loadings for the Extrinsic Motivation Scale
Appendix C: Survey
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"Students are motivated to learn because of extrinsic motivation or intrinsic motivation. Academic intrinsic motivation is a factor that is essential for college success. A large number of students carry out education to or past the college level. The motivations behind such academic persistence vary across many intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Many college students find that their level of motivation is not sufficient enough to guide them in carrying out their academic careers. Motivation to learn can be extrinsic motivation or intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is an involvement as a means to an end. Intrinsic motivation is an involvement for its own sake. A survey will be used to determine the motivation orientations."
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English Language Learners, 2004.
A look at English Language Learners in U.S. classrooms, some of the challenges they face and misconceptions about this student group.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the myths and misconceptions of English Language Learners. The paper focuses on the training of Ell teachers, difficulties in teaching Ell and a brief discussion on strategies of effective Ell teaching.
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"During the last decade, the number of English Language Learners (ELLs) has risen significantly in classrooms all over the US with the increasing diversity of American society. ELLs, as a group, has consistently fared far worse in standardized testing than their peers, especially in the case of language arts tests. Essentially, state tests indicate that ELL students typically score..."
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The Benefits of Mixed-Grade Classrooms, 2001.
This paper describes the benefits of mixed-grade classrooms and questions the established norm of single-grade classrooms.
3,710 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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This paper examines the research on the effectiveness of teaching in mixed-grade classrooms as compared to single-grade classrooms, with a particular emphasis on academic achievement and an even more specific math performance. The paper investigates the historical and cultural forces that shaped the one-age/one-grade classroom as a way of identifying the underlying pedagogical assumptions about the primacy of single-age teaching in he 21st century.
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"We are now so accustomed to the idea that students should be segregated from each other along narrow age bands that must of us do not question the efficacy and the rightness of doing so. But, of course, the idea that children should be placed into grades defined by age and separated from their peers is a recent trend in education as we well know. The practice is based as much in historical and social beliefs and circumstances as it is in sound pedagogy, and recently some schools have begun to ask whether single-grade classrooms are in fact the most effective atmosphere in which to teach elementary-age students. This paper examines the research on the effectiveness of teaching in mixed-grade classrooms to that of teaching in single-grade classrooms with a particular emphasis on academic achievement and an even more specific focus on how well students in both kinds of classrooms perform in math. Before looking at how these two types of classroom environments serve their students in the 21st century, it will be useful to examine the historical and cultural forces that shaped the one-age/one-grade classroom to begin with as a way of identifying the underlying pedagogical assumptions about the primacy of single-age teaching."
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?Life In Classrooms?, 2002.
A review of the book ?Life in Classrooms? by Philip W. Jackson which focuses on the hidden elements of classroom education.
1,192 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the themes and ideas in the book, ?Life in Classrooms? by the highly acclaimed psychologist and educator Philip W. Jackson. It shows how although Jackson published this scholarly work in 1968, more than 30 years later, it is still quite relevant to our present-day classroom life and structure. It attempts to explain why Jackson considered life in a classroom quite unnatural and thus unfavorable for the proper psychological and intellectual development of a child.
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"Keeping this in view, we realize that recent incidents of school violence may be subtly connected with this negative aspect of life in classrooms. When a child fails to make his presence felt, he resorts to violent and destructive tactics, which suddenly throw him in the spotlight. We can draw another extremely important conclusion from this group and crowd element. What schools mostly fail to understand is the fact that group operations are not always as smooth to adapt to as it appears on the surface."
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Cooperative Learning and English Language Learners, 2004.
Presents an overview of why cooperative learning strategy is a preferred instructional strategy in linguistically diverse classrooms.
4,062 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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This research paper begins with an introduction to cooperative learning strategy. The author then chose three articles that show how research over the years examine the way cooperative learning in bilingual classrooms benefits limited English proficient students and what activities teachers can integrate in classrooms in order to meet the needs of diverse language learners. The summary of the articles is followed by a discussion, specific examples of the implications for classroom practice, and ways that one can apply theory to practice.
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"It is a challenge today for educators to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Yet, cooperative learning instructional strategy is found to be one of the most effective ways to promote successful academic achievement, language acquisition, and social development for English language learners. When classroom activities are meaningful, interesting, and relevant, learning is occurring at every level. In successfully organized groups, language minority students will gain proficiency in English, and their native language."
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Hispanic Immersion in the Classrooms, 2002.
An analysis of mainstreaming language minority students into English speaking classrooms.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper helps to show research studies on the effects of a language minority child in the bilingual education program. The paper outlines the immersion program, a new and controversial program, which is designed to get kids into normal classrooms after one year in a classroom learning English. This paper discusses the pros and cons socially as well as mentally for the child.
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"Immersion is a relatively new development within education and is a form of bi-lingual education. Due to the increase of immigrants from different countries, many states have incorporated in their school systems teaching for the language-minority students. It has required many states to develop a system of bi-lingual education. Immersion programs are being introduced at a variety of levels within educational systems. There is much controversy about whether immersion is good for children that come into the schools without any knowledge or experience with the countries language. Like some researchers, I believe that total immersion or submersion is a ?non-approach? and that it has been described as a ?sink or swim? technique. My claim is that the only sufficient way to teach a language-minority child is to immerse them into English speaking classrooms while they are young and then mainstream them later with the other children after their language proficiency is complete. My intention is to show evidence to my audience that our country is spending billions of dollars every year to promote the bi-lingual classrooms and to persuade them that the only cost effective and learning proficient way is to completely immerse them into English speaking programs."
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English Language Learners, 2006.
This paper discusses what methods are best suited to meet the needs of rural English Language Learners.
2,115 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper explains how ELL students (English language learners) have a higher potential to fail in school, particularly those from rural poor areas for many reasons. The paper examines what methods appear to work better for ELL to effectively acquire mastery of the English language. The paper researches this question and concludes that English language acquisition among rural students in the South Bronx is best facilitated through a community based learning methodology. Such a method is more likely to take into consideration the students' culture and familial background, which studies suggest are vital to English language acquisition in the classroom.
Contents:
Problem Statement
Research Question
Literature Review
Cooperative Learning
Hypothesis
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"According to recent studies published by the National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education (2002) more and more students are entering the U.S. public school system with languages other than English as their primary language (Mohr 18). Rapid proficiency of the English language is often very difficult, though many schools tend to focus on this rather than focus on finding effective teaching strategies or the most appropriate instruction for ELL's (Mohr 18). It is vital that educators find ways to better instruct and support ELL's using "an invigorated approach" that maximizes language acquisitions and encourages strong commitment from teachers and students (Mohr 18)."
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Multicultural Education in Today's Classrooms, 2002.
Emphasizes the importance of multicultural education in America's classrooms today.
2,255 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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The following paper presents information and statistics encouraging the use of multicultural education in classrooms. The United States has always been very diverse, but its diversity is growing more and more with each passing year. The paper first presents the numbers and statistics associated with this growing diversity as compared to the numbers in the past. Secondly, the paper points out some documented cases promoting the benefits of using multicultural education in classrooms. And lastly it presents some ideas and recommendations, which can be used by educators to implement into their curricula.
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"The first example of cultural differentiation was perhaps one major basis for why the United States was formed. A group of people sailed away from the culture and religion they once knew, and ventured out to a new land, to seek the freedom they longed for. And now as our country grows more culturally diverse it is essential that students be taught to accommodate with our ever-changing cultural landscape. Today, with more than one-fourth of the U.S. population is enrolled in school; the student population is quite diverse. One-fourth of the population accounts for about 72 million people, which were in school throughout the United States in October 1999. Eight million were enrolled in nursery school and kindergarten, 33 million in elementary school, 16 million in high school, and 15 million in college. Among children enrolled in kindergarten, the majority were White non-Hispanics (60 percent), followed by Blacks (16 percent), and Hispanics (17 percent). Asians and Pacific Islanders accounted for 5 percent of children enrolled in kindergarten. (1) The numbers accounting for children enrolled in elementary school are the highest, which is why it is essential that multicultural education be introduced at a very young age. The Institute of International Education estimates that there are 450,000 international students in the United States, and most of these students come from Asian and Latin American countries. (2) The presence of multiculturalism in American education is indisputable, but it is still a minority movement. Many skeptics feel that by integrating diversity into the American education system, it would be impoverishing the ?White European? cultural model, thus doing away with the classics of art and literature, and depriving the students of essential knowledge. However, others have argued for the benefits of multicultural education as an active approach to learning, which encourages the learner to create his or her own knowledge. (3) As teachers prepare for the many educational challenges of the next century, it is essential that they learn how to build bridges between students' home cultures and the cultures of their school environment. These bridges are essential for student academic success, and without them, a serious disservice is done to both students and the larger society in every day life that will ultimately benefit from the development of their special talents. (4) Therefore, because our society has become so diverse, more teachers should implement multicultural education into their classrooms."
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Providing Learners with Specialist Support, 2007.
A look at the guidelines required for teachers on how to deliver the appropriate level of service to learners in need of specialist support.
1,404 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines some of the U.K. guidelines and practical advice for teachers regarding the special needs of various groups of learners, such as those with partial hearing, partial sight, mental health problems, physical disability etc. The paper also provides a case study that highlights these issues.
Outline:
Introduction
The Disability Equality Duty
The Learner in Need of Specialist Support
Institutional Provision
Access to the ESOL Service Facilities
Teacher's Role in Providing Support
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The systemic failures in institutional provision begin with the enrolment process. Although there is a section on the enrolment form for students to declare disability, in practice this box is rarely if ever ticked. In Ye's case despite obvious physical evidence to the contrary, this box has not been ticked. Even if the disability box is ticked, there is no process for this information to be relayed to the tutor of the class in which the learner is eventually placed. Furthermore, this "flagging" system is dependent on either the enrolment tutor or the student themselves being able to identify the disability of area of special needs. Learners from poor educational backgrounds or countries where special needs support is less well developed may be unaware of their own needs. Likewise most tutors are not specialists and may miss signs of some learning difficulties. Dyslexia for example, may be confused with low English language ability."
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Computers in Classrooms Are Ineffective Without Knowing How to Use Them, 2002.
This paper presents a discussion on the ineffectiveness of classroom computers. Billions of dollars are being spent each year nationwide on computers in the classroom and our national test scores are still declining.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper presents a discussion on the ineffectiveness of classroom computers. Billions of dollars are being spent each year nationwide on computers in the classroom and our national test scores are still declining. As long as the machines serve as dust collectors in the back of the classroom, we need to divert what we are spending to better uses. Lack of training, fast paced advances, and teacher apathy are all discussed.
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Jocelyn Smrekar's Article 'Early Childhood Bilingual Classrooms', 2007.
This paper analyzes the article 'Early Childhood Bilingual Classrooms' by Jocelyn Smrekar (2005) from "Making a Difference in the Lives of Bilingual/Bi-cultural Children".
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that Jocelyn Smrekar in her article 'Early Childhood Bilingual Classrooms' by (2005) suggests that the bilingual education of young children should not be merely about language acquisition but also about a kind of cultural meeting of the minds of teachers and students of a variety of different backgrounds. The author points out that Smrekar's views in this sense coalesces with the esteemed cognitive academic language learning approach (CALLA), which states that valuing the student's own prior knowledge and cultural experiences and relating this knowledge to academic learning in a new language and culture is a key aspect of creating a learning-friendly environment for foreign language acquisition. The paper criticizes Smrekar because, unlike CALLA, she does not give much advice for teachers in terms of creating hands-on approaches that might be effective in the everyday life of the classroom.
Table of Contents:
Article Summary
In Favor of the Article's Point of View
Against the Article
Summary
From the Paper
"Smrekar provides helpful reminders that young children do not learn language as if by magic, rather individual students may vary in the levels of exposure they have to the language at home and in their social environments. She also encourages teachers not to judge student's overall intelligence harshly, merely because they make common initial linguistic mistakes in using English such as code mixing, or referring with a specific word to all general examples of a type, or conversely use under-extensions of specific vocabulary words, or not using a general vocabulary word in a host of specific contexts."
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Motivation in Elementary School Classrooms, 2004.
A look at the significance of the role of motivation in elementary classrooms in enhancing student academic performance.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper examines the importance of motivation in elementary school classrooms. The paper discusses the role played by motivation in enhancing a student's academic performance and looks at how educators can shape motivation.
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"In recent years educators have increasingly acknowledged the significance of the role of motivation in enhancing students' academic performance. Essentially, students who derive tremendous pleasure in the learning of any subject demonstrate a strong motivation to learn. Concomitantly, how educators are able to utilize appropriate instructional strategies and create an ideal learning environment to increase motivation has also become a popular subject among researchers. At the same time, this emerging acknowledgement of the importance of motivation is accompanied by two..."
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