... study that analyzes information within a social constructivism framework. The strength of social constructivism for me is that it does value and include the multiple perspectives of all stakeholders. The key steps I would need to take in identifying a framework using this qualitative method of inquiry would require responsive ... evaluation methods. The steps in the creation of the model would be: 1. formulation of the foundational questions under inquiry, 2. determination of the research questions, 3. development of the appropriate triangulation to generate data, 4. determination of the...

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... , and what should it be about? As educators, how can we best facilitate the learning of adults who come to the teaching/learning exchange with a wide array of their own experiences and expectations of what learning is all about? How to answer the questions directly affect how we approach the teacher/learning, exchange and how successful we are. While there are no right or ... the individual learning styles. Today's world is full of options; one of the major goals of education, I believe, is to make people aware of their options for learning and help them select the ones best suited to th...

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... or write an individual may only get menial paying jobs and will not able to properly provide for their family. The ability to communicate would also allow an individual to receive a higher degree in education which will allow them to receive a better paying job and stability for their family. The ability to read, write and communicate enhances ones possibilities in life considerably. The second purpose of learning ... is to impart to those who learn the ability to quantify things - to understand how to measure and evaluate things for one self in every day life. This is essential because...

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... of the researcher's gifted/handicapped grandson four years ago. Watching the methods this child and his parents employed to overcome and compensate for physical limitations provided insight, encouragement and ideas for those working with special needs children. The questions were obvious. Were these students making greater strides toward life success because they had learned strategies that allowed ... of how the gifted/handicapped were compensating. Assumptions initially made were that: 1. the sequence of determining giftedness and disability time-wise made a difference; 2. determinatio...

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... to promote assessment for learning, so that students understand how to plan and to take control of their learning. Students can be engaged in self-and-peer-evaluation during the process of learning. With the help of their teachers and making reference to the appropriate assessment criteria, students plan their course of study, evaluate their own progress and thus recognize their own competence and weaknesses. All ... science tests do have value in offering insight into students" abilities to perform in testing situations, to recall and/or apply information, and to respond to carefully cr...

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... our educational system should be based on either. We need multiculturalistic views and beliefs in our system as well as classical system. A multicultural education better prepares a student for life in America. The majority of America is no longer of Western European decent. It is permeated with every race, sex, and culture in the world. A simple ... many other views that may better answer some of the questions students have. Because a multicultural education is so diverse there are many different cultures to learn. If we switched our educational system from classical to multicultural ...

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... that motivational interviewing is a method that uses the techniques taught by Carl Rodgers, such as empathy, positive regard, and congruence all of which lead to a collaborative relationship between the therapist and the client. This supportive and collaborative relationship will enable the client to open up and have honest discussions with the therapist. Therefore, the therapist will be able ... disorders, are in an offender rehabilitation program, HIV prevention program and with clients who have anxiety disorders. My Future use of Motivational Interviewing I would like to use motivati...

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... Scores of Students With and Without a Learning Disability in Reading As prescribed by the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, all special education students are eligible to receive testing accommodation on state-and district-wide assessments. These accommodations are intended to lessen the effects of the students" disabilities so more interpretable and appropriate test score information is ... such accommodations on students" performances. One frequently used accommodation involves reading aloud a test to a student but under standard test administration the...

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... population – whom Prensky (2001), as quoted in Gu, Zhu, and Guo (2013), referred to as digital natives. It is imperative for instructors to infuse best practices with digital technologies into the teaching-learning process in order to cater to the needs of millennials. According to Prensky (2010), majority of the current students are digital natives who find traditional teaching methods, such as ... in forms of phases that are discussed below. First Phase: Initiating Change The first phase will entail instigating the best practices with digital technology for the university. During thi...

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... actual process students undertake in conducting an inquiry. The inquiry-based process in which students engage has six stages through which students negotiate (See Figure A). According to Geahigan (1998a; 1998b) students will experience all of these stages, and there will be " back and forth movement between" the stages of the process (Geahigan, 1998a, p. 297). The approach that the students will ... , 1998a; Geahigan, 1998b, Swick, DaRos, & Pavia,1999; Giorgis & Johnson, 2001; Stefani, Clarke, & Littlejohn, 2000; Wally, 1991; Harp, 1988). Reflection is when new questions are sparked for...

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... education students. The three empirical articles utilized as it relates to our doctoral identity were designed to show the importance of both external factors in particular academic support in the development of doctoral learner's knowledge and self-identity. Comparison of Research Questions Article 1 authors poses the question are students prepared for the scholarly role through the help of socialization. Article ... main theme discussed in the research. The next section begins to delve deeper into the research by addressing research questions mentioned above. The underlying theme appe...

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... transmitted diseases, injuries and a rise in illegal activities (Bewick et al., 2007). The World Health Organisation European Region (2006) state that although women overall only account for 20% to 35% of alcohol consumption in Europe, the proportion is still the highest in the world; they have also presented shocking figures concerning premature mortality rates (an increase of ... intervention designs. Self-Efficacy is a salient predictor of intention and behaviour change and underlines its relevance of inclusion in all prominent health behaviour theories (Oei and Morawska, 2004). The...

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... are several models for integration that can dramatically change the ways in which the content areas are associated (Musslewhite, 2000). The case study begs several questions. What is at the core of their curriculum? What are the objectives of integrating specific themes? Will specific disciplines be linked or will there be an attempt to link all four core disciplines? These questions are important considerations as ... the curriculum development moves from the theoretical to the practical. Research indicates they are using a webbed model for their integration, but I would use a sequence...

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... thus remember the important information (Robinson, 1946). We all know that the successful learning of course content begins with completing course readings. Related to the students' problems in comprehending the text, SQ3R seems to be a potential solution as it provides the students with a structured reading strategy which can help them comprehend the text. For example, the students who completed two hours study sessions ... with those found in the SQ3R literature (Feldt & Hensley, 2009, P585). As a result of this research, they suspect two reasons why SQ3R is recommended to college stud...

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... who have an extensive understanding of the subject of emotional intelligence. The authors however did not encompass all disciplines to reach their solution so they in turn left out key thinkers of those disciplines who could have offered valuable insight to the problem. For example, if they would have taken into consideration the neurological component in emotional intelligence key thinkers ... note of is Joseph Zins who has written books and produced many articles related to emotional learning and educational success. If you ever have questions about the importance of emotional intelli...

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... into practical alteration of public school procedures at the local level. The YES advocates believe that there is room for all students in classrooms throughout the United States. Public Law 94-142 mandated that all provide free public education to all students with disabilities. The 1990 inclusion IDEA inclusion option ignited the beginning of the inclusive school movement. This ... lie in the principle that disabled children have a right to and can benefit from inclusion in a regular educational environment whenever possible. The authors also suggested that school districts deal with f...

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... in a variety of intra-and extra-mathematical contexts. The necessary but certainly not sufficient prerequisites for mathematical competence are extensive factual knowledge and technical skills. Mathematical competence includes two overarching sorts of capabilities. The first is to ask and answer questions about, within, and by means of mathematics. The second consists of understanding and using mathematical ... promote active learning, engaging pupils in meaningful activities. Such activities involve practical tasks in real life problems, ranging from routine mathematical problems to pro...

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... own curriculum, set their own goals and have their own requirements for teacher preparation. Combined with this is the fact that we have lowered our expectations in these areas, thus we are not providing an equal or quality education to all students across the country. The commission findings generated recommendations to improve the content of education and raise the standards of student ... of education should be on results and teachers should aim for mastery, not minimum competency. Education should be provided for all children and authority with accountability should be given to educa...

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... court decisions, parental demands, new research, and the success of some educators, the inclusion movement not only calls for a radical change in how disabled students are taught, it also raises questions about how best to teach all students. That teaching and including disabled students is a challenge for general educators shouldn't be a surprise. The two disciplines advance different perspectives-with special educators focusing on an individual ... student's needs to an extent not typically seen in a regular classroom. (www.edweek.org) In conclusion, inclusion is about change ... ...

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... resources are wasted as teachers get the training needed but then are assigned a classroom with little to no access for the students. This begins to question the benefits of technology in schools, therefore a series of questions arise which are as follows: • To what extent will technology impact student achievement of those who participated in a computer literate classroom be improved ... special needs children. • Student's attitudes towards learning and their own self-concept improved consistently when computers were used for instruction. These findings indicate that technology use...

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... is an important area in determining his intelligence; that is, being able to count to ten or recite the alphabet, enumerate the days in the week and the months of the year. In addition, the evaluators often prefer to get an idea of whether the child is familiar with his/her surroundings. Questions such as, determining the day of the week, are often helpful ... to see whether or not the child is alert. Many of the informal tests are dependent upon the child ... learning problems. A Chinese Proverb states, "I hear and I forget- I see and I remember- I do and I understand" (Weiss, 110). T...

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... distinction, contending that technical rationality offers little, if any, assistance to the practitioner. "Organizational Learning II: Theory, Method, and Practice" (1996) expands and updates Schon's (in partnership with Argyris) ideas and concepts. The authors theory is that four principle questions determine the field of organizational learning. Why is an organization a learning venue? Are real-world organizations ... capable of learning? What kinds of learning are desirable? And, how can organizations develop their capability for desirable kinds of learning? Partners F. Michael Conne...

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... the children who learn best through auditory and kinesthetic styles are often left behind. The electronic technology integrates all three learning styles affording all children the best chance to excel in the classroom. An action research project report found that students were more likely to engage in classroom activities when technology was used (Godzicki). The use of computers, tablets, interactive whiteboards, ... package and presented as a learning program or application inspires, encourages and motivates children to read more, write more, think and problem solve, but most of all en...

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... generally known as "educational computing" programs. They dealt with skills and concepts needed to support the educational uses of computers in schools (and to some extent in business and industry). During the 1970s, the use of computers for education was quite limited, and many programs attempted to be all things to all people. However, as the field developed and the technology available became more diverse and ... studies. Instead, he stepped back and took a broad view of the field. He argued that too many of the discussions about technology in education focus on the how to questions ra...

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... actually being taught. They may be playing their games or going on social networking sites instead of paying attention to the teacher. Moreover, when students are searching for answers, they may find answers to questions and copy them down word for word; they are simply restating information rather than learning the concepts or ideas. Another argued negative side effect of ... technology is the deterioration of writing skills. Due to the excessive amounts of emailing, instant messaging, and texting, students' writing ... , organize the numbers, and have the information read aloud on a c...

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