... observations during the GPS session (29 September, 2003) have led me to consider that there is actually no particular correct approach to motivate pupils to learn. Capel et al (2003: p 113) suggests that this is mainly due to the fact pupils, like adults, need to feel that they are individuals and not just part of a group and I have confirmed this in ... my lesson observations. Capel et al (2003: p 113) lists a number of means by which pupils may be motivated and providing quick feedback by marking work promptly is a good example. I have already seen the negative implication of failing ...

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... integrated curriculum the teacher will through discussion and explore topical issues raised by the children. I observed a skilled CI teacher begin such a unit of study with year 3 children. The teacher (K) began with a class discussion on the school wide theme of "It's Alive". She guided them to discuss ... job of the teacher is less important. In fact it becomes more important as facilitator and guide. Teachers need to develop skills in questioning in order to extend children's thinking. Bloom's taxonomy gives a guide to both surface and deep questions or as the children in the class I ...

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... this style of education as well. (Rambusch, Montessori's Method: Stewardship Of The Spirit). She thought that "children are endowed with unknown powers, which can guide society to a radiant future," and that in order to allow children to fully develop, they need a free environment in which they can explore and learn ... their own learning"" (p. 36). However, the teacher's role in a Montessori school has not been eliminated: it has just been changed. They still guide the child in learning, but their main focus is to try and maintain a "secure, socially responsive environment in which al...

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... means of assessment. Therefore, formative assessment is proposed in the new curriculum. Formative assessment is an essential part of effective instruction. It provides immediate individual feedback that is used to guide the learner in completing the task at hand. Formative assessment could be carried out on a continuous basis using different methods such as oral questioning, observation of students" performance, assignments, ... 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,...

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... that age, gender, personality and culture all have an effect on learning and memory. This paper will look at the variables affecting individual differences in learning and memory. In a study written in 1925, Margaret Kincaid questioned whether differences in achievement were based on individual nature or environmental opportunities and advantages (Kincaid, 1925). She suggested that giving equal practice to ... differing degrees of accomplishment to diminish differences. The basic results of her experiments indicated that differences decreased with practice (Kincaid, 1925). Later that sa...

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... , or visual impairment (including blindness). Proper identification of a child's disability helps school systems address the student's deficits. This leads the student to have a more successful educational experience. Case Study 1: Student in Early Childhood Special Education Brian is a two year old boy who attends an Early Head Start program. Teachers became a little concerned when observing Brian; he did not appear ... parents. Brian will have much success and will benefit from support and interventions. Addressing his needs now will surely help Brian succeed and not hinder his progres...

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... words; the text-reader software enables the student to decode, pronounce, spell, and define words. The ability to translate words to other languages makes these applications ideal for secondary language study. The driving technologies behind AT text-to-speech applications are optical character recognition (OCR), speech synthesis, and alternative format content (electronic). According to Guernsey (2011), text-to-speech ... focus for students with LDs. Commonly a recap shows the student how many words were read correctly, thus providing immediate feedback Guernsey (2011). Text-to-speech a...

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... of memorized factual information rather than intellectual challenge. How hard do students work? Although quality of effort is the key to accomplishment, studies consistently show students generally study far less than necessary to learn effectively. The limited evidence available on college outcomes reveals disappointing levels of student knowledge and skill. How does the campus climate affect ... that tolerates widespread cheating and alcohol abuse. Studies frequently reveal campus environments where women and minority group members are regularly devalued and overtly discriminated agai...

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... were given to the participants to read through a week before the teaching session. This coincides with the assumption that adult learners are autonomous and self-directed in their learning. In a study among diabetes patients, Hornsten et al. (2005) found that patient preferred to be responsible for themselves but needed support to accomplish self-care. By educating individuals about their level of ... being presented. It is also a challenge in a multi-racial country like Singapore where people come from different dialect groups, cultural and religious beliefs. Although andragogy enjoys ...

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... is one that is very well documented, and it contains more structure and order than most people seem to believe. The curriculum established by Maria Montessori "enables the teacher to guide each child individually in each subject area, according to their own unique needs" (Major Points 2). She conducted many studies of the true nature of children and formulated a curriculum that allows ... information I found about Montessori schools, their history, and their growth was intriguing and exhilarating. My understanding of this subject has grown tremendously and has only motivated me to learn...

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... itself (e.g., learning word processing programs or building Web pages). Technology can be used in a range of different contexts--in the classroom, at distance learning sites, and for extended or self-study. This adaptability is extremely appealing in a field with a wide variety of program types, content objectives, instructional settings, and learner needs and goals. At the classroom or individual learning level, new ... teaching methodologies and procedures. CONCLUSION Computer Assisted Language Learning has much to offer English language teachers and will have more to offer in the fut...

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... on their children. Children with learning disabilities need extra attention when it comes to homework, and general learning outside of the classroom. This study used the parents and teachers and behavioral models in order to see whether just teacher intervention, parent intervention, or both combined made the ... most impact on the educational growth of a child. This study is important because it shows that lessons and assistance from both parents outside of school and teachers in the school are important to a child ... a variety of different backgrounds will be chosen to participate. A...

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... components of opportunistic drinking, social pressure and emotional relief. Oei et al (2005) produced versions of the questionnaire suitable for the adult and adolescent population and for this study both were reviewed and various modifications were made to make it more suitable for the university population. Although the Theory of Planned Behaviour was originally intended to underpin this ... does seem to underline the importance of self efficacy in comparison to other alcohol based interventions via motivational interviewing (Kivlahan et al., 1990). Method The purpose of this study is ...

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... Elmasian, 1990). When looking at information processing, Hermelin and O'Connor, (1970) found that children with autism had superior ability when encoding visuo-spatial information over processing auditory information. Study of the memory skills of children with autism indicates that memory for verbal material is delayed when compared to memory for nonverbal material (Prior and Chen, 1976). A shift in emphasis ... as a school-based intervention. It has been identified as a cost-effective, practical and empirically supported intervention strategy (Nikopoulos, Canavan, & Nikolopoulou-Smyrni,...

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... themselves in their individual work, and try to make it unique. Listening and playing music provides an environment in which the creativity of a student thrives. Classical music and jazz improve study habits, memory, problem solving, and the willingness to learn from fellow classmates. Music drastically affects how a student studies. Certain "composers often use specific beats (sixty beats per ... drummer what notes to put a marcato on. Young students begin to understand the importance of learning from fellow classmates as well as the teacher. Classical music and jazz clearly enhances stu...

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... . This information is useful in determining the instructional behaviors based on the best practices – cooperative learning, project-based learning, problem-based approach, instructor's learning of technologies, instructor acting as a guide or coach, concentrating on teaching skills as well as content and individualized instruction (Prensky, 2010). Second Phase: Implementing the Change The second phase will involve actually implementing changes in the ... ...

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... , IEM course has exhibited an effective emphasis that effective teaching and learning cannot occur in a poorly managed classroom. When disorder and disrespect rule a classroom with no apparent rules and procedures guide behavior, chaos dominates. During IEM course, I was introduced to a large selection of theories and concepts in leadership and management. The course enabled me to apply many of the theories in ... ...

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... inability to control aspects of their own motor behavior (Pedersen, S. J., & Surburg, P. R. 2008) Pedersen, S. J. et al. (2008) reviewed a study were children with ADHD were more hesitant with initiating their movements when there was greater likelihood of empirical stimulus would not be presented. It is known that children ... with ADHD process information much slower than same aged children and the results of the study indicate that when overall body tension is established and not released, it might create resistance for efficient motor processing reducing the persons ... be guideline...

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... , but I would use a sequenced model, where a particular theme or topic is taught in two subject areas at the same time, might be more effective. For example, students might study the autobiography of Joseph Plumb Martin in English while learning about the American Revolution in History class (Musslewhite, 2000). This would allow individual subject area teachers to address specific issues ... to the discipline along the same theme, creating more connection and relevance for the students. The case study of Great Meadows mentioned that teachers were overwhelmingly positive regarding the new...

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... States and Europe and was also privately tutored. At the age of seventeen, James wanted to become a painter. His father who wanted him to study science or to become a philosopher, strongly disapproved. Believing that it would serve as a distraction and hopefully change William's mind, his father took the ... family to Europe for a year. William would not be deterred. Through constant persistence he finally won and was permitted to study art in Newport, Rhode Island with artist William Hunt. After about a year and a half of studying painting, James decided that maybe he wasn't ... gifte...

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... have tried to be as objective as possible in my observation, and have kept it as impersonal as I can. Because of the rarity of possibilities to study oneself, I feel that the benefits gained from this experiment outweigh the bias involved. Getting that out of the way, on to the thesis. Until now ... breeding ground for behavioral problems for children with these learning disorders. They need consistency." The last piece of information that played a big part in my study came once again from Environmental Factors and ADHD, "kids affected by ADD or ADHD are usually of average or above averag...

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... teaching method is chosen, whether it be mainstreaming or home-based, the educator must have high expectations in order so that the child will gain self-confidence. This is only a guide, for it is clearly not a solution. It is most likely that a solution will never be found but rather we must work with each child as an individual so that he ... ...

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... every educator to do everything in our power to teach our children: offer every opportunity, utilize every resource available, and fight for their rights when necessary. We must hope to guide all students to reach, challenge and celebrate their maximum potential- because there is one, very basic and universal truth in education: our children (all children) truly are our most precious ... ...

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... reason why many teens succumb to negative peer pressure is that they aren't sure how they feel about an issue or situation. They need an adult to be there to guide them, and help them in decision-making. Parents thus play a role in the promotion of self-awareness, and helping them build confidence. Talks with their teens, asking them how they ... ...

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... thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. With critical thinking defined, one may start to see why critical thinking has such broad applications. If you see a pattern, or story line develop in a movie ... ...

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