The case study begs several questions. ... For example, students might study the autobiography of Joseph Plumb Martin in English while learning about the American Revolution in History class (Musslewhite, 2000). ... The case study of Great Meadows mentioned that teachers were overwhelmingly positive regarding the new approach, but did not address aptitude as well as attitude. ... It is interesting that the case study contains no mention of how character education will be used in this integrated way. ... The philosophy of the teacher in these areas are of an increased concern. ...

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The studies cite that participation in a community might be sustained with quality relationships. ... Results from a first study with 433 beginning teachers supported the two-factor structure and the measurement invariance of the scale. ... 'An empirical research based study conducted over 11 years in educational situations ranging from infant schools to postgraduate education emphasizes formative assessment as a discursive social practice, involving dialectical, sometimes conflicting processes.' ... The author elaborates on two recent studies by Anwar and Sen and references both...

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One study showed that half of the teachers polled were overall supportive of the concept of inclusion (Odette, 1997). ... The study also concluded was that teacher education programs were not adequately preparing teachers by giving them the proper training in how to work with students with disabilities (Odette, 1997). ... Studies have shown that the schools that are practicing inclusion are lacking in all of these things. Before teachers should attempt to take on the responsibility of an inclusive class, their personalities, teaching philosophies, and classroom management styles should be take...

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Abstract This study was designed to concentrate on brain-based learning and its effectiveness in an educational setting. ... This research study explains what brain-based learning is and gives examples of its methods and use. ... Brain-based learning is one learning theory that several researchers have conducted studies on. ... Although there are several researchers and educators who have conducted various studies on brain-based learning, the purpose of this study is to determine if BBL really fully immerses students in an educational setting. ... The connection has received increased attenti...

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Montessori Education follows a more "child-centered philosophy"" in that they place a "greater emphasis on children's freedom with respect to their learning initiatives " and less of an emphasis on the teachers control over the student" (p. 33). ... "(p. 218) The student has no say in what they study because if they do not do what is asked of them they will receive a bad grade or even fail the class. ...

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