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Beyond Insanity: Creating All Male Classrooms and Schools as a Policy Option in the Portfolio of Local School Districts
Author: Goff, Wilhelmina D.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Single Sex Classes,Single Sex Schools,Educational Policy,Portfolios (Background Materials),School Districts,Gender Differences,Gender Issues,Intervention,Academic Achievement,Brain,Neurosciences,Evidence Based Practice,Individualized Education Programs,Socialization

Over thousands of years the brain has evolved. Our ability to change its structure is quite limited. What we can do is change the way we work with the brain and appeal to it. These notions are the building blocks for this paper. Three strands of intellectual work (neuroscience to include social intelligence, pedagogy, and environment/culture) are explored. Their relationship with each other is considered. The objective is to find a path with a higher probability of closing the fiercely persistent gender gap in educational performance especially for the performance of young men of color. Instruction informed by the gender findings emerging from neuroscience to include social intelligence is a path forward likely to produce better best practices and educational interventions. The environment/culture strand aligned with better best educational practices will produce an intervention that works thus yielding a performance pay off for boys and girls. New male schools along with new ways of working with the parents of those who populate these schools and new ways of engaging the community can produce enduring performance success. Educational interventions that work will aid in shrinking the persistent performance gap. This should insure that every child has a chance to wisely invest every day so that he or she can participate in the emerging flat world as an option.
Traditional Literacy and Critical Thinking
Author: Dando, Priscille
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Literacy,Critical Thinking,School Libraries,Librarians,Thinking Skills,Learner Engagement,Library Role,Visual Literacy,Reading,Reading Skills,Reading Achievement,Reading Aloud to Others,Teaching Methods,Interaction,Reading Writing Relationship,Reading Instruction

How school librarians focus on activating critical thinking through traditional literacy development can proactively set the stage for the deep thinking that occurs in all literacy development. The critical-thinking skills students build while becoming accomplished readers and writers provide the foundation for learning in a variety of environments. This &quot;Knowledge Quest&quot; issue explores student engagement in understanding and using data and graphics, cultivating global and visual literacies, and applying inquiry processes--all of which require skills in observation, questioning, and making connections--skills that evolve through traditional literacy development. The school librarian's role in ensuring students master skills essential for success in their future academic and real-life experiences begins with supporting their development of critical thinking as learners work toward proficiency in traditional literacy tasks.
Biliteracy and the Attainment of Sustainable Development in Multilingual Nigeria
Author: Onukaogu, Chukwuemeka
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Sustainable Development,Multilingualism,Bilingualism,Educational Practices,Educational Change,Educational Needs,Educational Policy,Language of Instruction,English (Second Language),African Languages,Teacher Educator Education,Access to Education,Advocacy,Reading Motivation,Change Strategies

Although Nigeria understands the indispensability of English in its human and material development, sustainable development has continued to elude it because of its failure to develop bi-literacy in English and its Mother Tongues (MTs). The products of its school system cannot, with fluency, read and write in both. Examining why inter/intra national initiatives to enhance literacy in Nigeria have failed, this paper posits that, unless bi-literacy in English and the Nigerian MTs is promoted, critical and creative thinking as well as effective and efficient communication will continue to elude the products of Nigerian school system and its adult population who may want to benefit from its adult literacy enhancement program. It suggests ways of promoting bi-literacy in Nigeria so that Nigerians can have the literacy empowerment for promoting information dissemination, good governance, effective resource renewal and management and sound promotion of national economic policies without which sustainable development will continue to elude Nigeria. Bi-literacy in a multilingual Nigeria can enhance sustainable development if there is the political will to tap on language resources as a catalyst for attaining development.
Can Universities Survive the 21st Century?
Author: Summerlee, Alastair J. S.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Freshmen,Educational Change,Introductory Courses,Instructional Innovation,Learning Strategies,Active Learning,Inquiry,Relevance (Education),Educational Improvement,Career Readiness,Change Strategies,Foreign Countries

Universities worldwide are facing a number of contradictory and competing pressures that range from under-funding to the very nature of universities and their roles in society. Pressures of the information explosion, the democratization of information through access to the Internet, and the advent of the knowledge-based economies have changed the educational landscape and universities are under threat. To survive universities need to reform. We must graduate citizens with a broader, interdisciplinary knowledge and an ability to take responsibility for their own learning. At the University of Guelph, we have turned the telescope around and are offering small group introductory courses during the first year of university. Through interdisciplinary, enquiry-based courses we help students develop critical thinking and research skills at the start of their university careers. We have charted the impact of this approach and document significant improvements in motivation, academic achievement, critical thinking, library and other resources use, and personal development. Contact time with faculty is reduced and students have a deeper and more sophisticated approach to learning. The presentation will explore how this approach can be used to create a different type of university education that is more relevant to our complex world.
A Consideration of Tenure and Its Effect on Women Faculty Members: A Proposal for Increasing Parity between Men and Women on College Campuses
Author: Wilson, Patricia A.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Tenure,Women Faculty,College Faculty,Disproportionate Representation,Sex Fairness,Gender Discrimination,Civil Rights Legislation,Court Litigation

At four-year colleges and universities, particularly those at which either master's degrees or doctoral degrees are the highest degrees conferred, women continue to be underrepresented in the ranks of tenured faculty. At one time, the disparity could be explained by the paucity of women who had earned doctoral degrees and were otherwise qualified to teach at the university level. However, for almost twenty years, women have earned at least 40% of the doctoral degrees conferred, and currently that percentage is approaching 50%. Nonetheless the disparity at four year colleges between tenured male versus female faculty continues. This article questions why the disparity continues to exist and offers a proposal for how parity between female and male faculty might be attained. It concludes that although there are sufficient numbers of women qualified to hold entry-level positions, the structure of the traditional tenure system appears to be a cause for the disparity among tenured faculty. It further considers the anti-discrimination statutes and concludes that they do not serve as an effective remedy when bias occurs in evaluating women for tenure, which may explain the gender disparity among tenured faculty. This article proposes, as an alternative to the traditional tenure structure, consideration of a framework wherein either tenure no longer existed or was modified to result in periodically reviewable contracts. Finally, it analyzes how a different framework may impact parity between male and female faculty members.
Creating Change in the Large Urban Public Schools of the United States
Author: Heyman, Ernest L.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Change,Urban Schools,Public Schools,Stakeholders,Public School Teachers,Teacher Expectations of Students,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Student Relationship,Minority Group Students,Student Attitudes,Parents,Child Rearing,Parent School Relationship,School Community Relationship,Teacher Education Programs,Caring,Social Bias

Minority groups make up a large share of the working and the non-working poor. Moreover, throughout the last several decades, many minority students in the large urban schools, particularly Hispanic, Native and African-American, have had a difficult time taking advantage of a public education. The major tension points and associated problems include prejudice, low achievement rates, and high dropout and suspension rates. The premise of this paper is that solutions to these problems reside in the identification of the changes that must be made by each of the major stakeholders. Teachers need to examine attitudes and practices that may foster low expectations and discipline problems. Although the students are the victims, student attitudes need to be similarly examined. One key change calls for the repudiation of a prevalent notion among many minority students that studying is &quot;acting white.&quot; Studying is a norm requisite for minority groups to effectively compete in public schools. Minority community leaders and groups need to lead the call for repudiation of the &quot;acting white&quot; phenomenon. They also need to collaboratively engage with the schools in order to improve student success. Finally, urban teacher education programs need to emphasize effective interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of the diverse urban culture, and effective instruction in linguistically relevant pedagogy.
Developing Basic Mathematical Skills of Pre-School Children by Using Plasticized Clay
Author: Chumark, Charung
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Children,Mathematics Skills,Pretests Posttests,Mathematics Activities,Mathematics Achievement,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Art Activities,Basic Skills,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Quasiexperimental Design,Foreign Countries

The main objective of this research was to study the development of basic mathematical skills in preschool children by using plasticized clay. A pre-test and post-test design was adopted for the study to compare the difference before and after the art activity. The experimental group of 15 preschool children of 3-4 years old, attending kindergarten 1 during the school year of 2015; were selected based on their low grade in basic mathematical skill. The assessment was done by using the measurement tool created by the researcher. The experiment was conducted by using plasticized clay in art activities for 6 weeks, 3 days per week or totaled to 18 times. The study covers all the 6 basic skills in mathematics viz. observation, categorization, comparison, classification, order arrangement and measurement, which consists of 3 activities per skill, totaled to 18 activities, as per the activity table. The same set of test has been conducted to test the basic skill in mathematics by pre-test and post-test design. To compare the difference between the points, paired sample T-Test was done. The research findings indicate that, the art activities' using plasticized clay is highly effective to develop basic mathematical skills in pre-school children. And the children in this research exhibited a higher level of development in mathematical skill after participating in the activities. Conclusion and Recommendations are also presented for further research.
Alignment in Teacher Education and Distribution of Leadership: An Example Concerning Learning Study
Author: Nilsson, Ingrid
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Alignment (Education),Participative Decision Making,Educational Practices,Secondary School Teachers,Interviews,Microteaching,Video Technology,College School Cooperation,Teacher Collaboration,Faculty Development,Lesson Plans,Foreign Countries

The critical aspects distribution of professional leadership, alignment in learning and research close to practices, were lifted forward in order to exemplify a research project with learning study as an approach for alignment between teacher education and practice, and as consequence an instrument for distribution of power. The results showed that alignment of learning in a way seems to be unproblematic according to teaching and learning subject knowledge and professional and research knowledge developed. Nevertheless, problems are occurring in communication between the organizations regarding epistemological and ontological questions and the teaching and learning of subject knowledge seems to be affected. This leads to the conclusion that it is possible with improved reaching of intended learning outcomes, both for teachers and pupils, with strengthened communication.
Mathematics and Literature: Educators' Perspectives on Utilizing a Reformative Approach to Bridge Two Cultures
Author: Nesmith, Suzanne J.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics,Literature,Educational Change,Teacher Attitudes,Intellectual Disciplines,Educational Innovation,Barriers,Interdisciplinary Approach,Mathematics Curriculum,Integrated Curriculum,Elementary Education,Semi Structured Interviews,Elementary School Teachers,Observation

The existence of two distinct cultures within our society, the arts and the sciences, was introduced by physicist C. P. Snow in his 1959 Reed Lecture at Cambridge University and was further illuminated by Snow in &quot;The Two Cultures, a Second Look&quot; (1964). Lamenting the existence of the cultural chasm while also fearing a widening of the schism, Snow opened a dialogue with the hope of reconciliation between the cultures. Fifty years later, although the chasm still exists, numerous entities and individuals within the cultures work to formulate the means by which the cultures may be bridged, and, subsequently, the chasm narrowed and eliminated. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is one such entity, and leaders of the group have worked since the council's establishment in 1920 to research, promote, and improve the teaching and learning of mathematics through innovative, reformative approaches. Reform-oriented curricula are built upon constructivist perspectives aimed at assisting students in utilizing their own unique backgrounds and experiences to develop a personal understanding of mathematical situations. One means of infusing personal experience into the mathematics curriculum, while also bridging the aforementioned cultures, is through the incorporation of children's literature, yet there exists great variance in the type, format, structure, and success of the methodology's implementation. Subsequently, while the reformative approach of mathematics literature integration presents as a means of building understanding by bridging the cultures of mathematics and the humanities, it is the educator's choices relevant to the approach which have the greatest impact on the outcomes of the approach.
Elders' Knowledge about Risk Factors of Coronary Heart Disease, Their Perceived Risk, and Adopted Preventive Behaviors
Author: Al Khayyal, Hatem
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Older Adults,Heart Disorders,At Risk Persons,Health Behavior,Knowledge Level,Prevention,Residential Care,Foreign Countries,Check Lists,Screening Tests,Statistical Analysis,Life Style,Individual Characteristics

Coronary heart disease is the most frequent single cause of death among persons over 65 years of age and it seems to continue to be a significant threat to the health and wellbeing of the elderly population all over the world, yet the condition is largely preventable. The aims of this study to assess and determine the relations among elder's knowledge about risk factors, perception of risk, and adopted preventive behaviors of CHD. Design: Descriptive research design. Subjects: The study subjects comprised 150 elders free of coronary heart disease selected from six elderly homes in Alexandria, Egypt, four governmental and two private. Conclusion: Elders' knowledge about CHD risk factors and their perception of risk and adopted preventive behaviors were generally low among elders. Knowledge about CHD risk factors and risk perception affected positively commitment of elders to the preventive behaviors of CHD.
The Development of Environmental Song-Based Materials Using a Scientific Approach for Teaching English
Author: Tamaela, Leonora Saantje
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English Instruction,Instructional Material Evaluation,Material Development,Environmental Education,Singing,Musical Composition,Program Validation,High School Students,Questionnaires,Student Attitudes,Scientific Methodology,Content Area Writing,Learning Activities,Likert Scales,Check Lists,English (Second Language),Foreign Countries

The aim of this study is to develop and validate environmental song-based materials using a scientific approach which follow the stages of research and development. The writer created environmental lyrics and put them on traditional melodies that are familiar to the students. The materials were tried out using preliminary field test, main field test, and operational field test. An expert in materials development validated the materials in terms of its content, lay out, and visual design. To assess the readability of the materials, thirty first grade junior high school students participated as participants in the main field test. Questionnaires were distributed to them to find out their attitude and responses towards the songs and the activities which follows the stages of scientific approach. Ninety first grade junior high school students as participants participated in the operational field test. The result of the preliminary field test revealed that theoretically the developed songs and activities which follow the stages of scientific approach was well accepted, with minor revision.The result of main field test indicated that empirically 85% (N = 30) of the participants attitude towards the materials are positive; moreover their comprehension of the content is very good, namely 96% (N = 30%). Next, the result obtained from 90 participants in the operational field test revealed that the materials are effective, since 52% of the participants' scores are at the comprehension level ranging between 86%-100% which is excellent, while 28% of the participants' scores are at the comprehension level ranging between 71%-85% which is good. A further research on a larger size of samples is suggested to prove the effectiveness of the developed materials.
Exploration and Practice of Blended Teaching Model Based Flipped Classroom and SPOC in Higher University
Author: Wang, Xin-Hong
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Blended Learning,Teaching Models,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Instructional Design,Online Courses,Small Group Instruction,Higher Education,Foreign Countries

SPOC is characterized by improving teaching effectiveness. Currently open teaching mode is the popular trend, which is mainly related to several aspects: how to carry out teaching practice by using MOOC proprietary, high-quality online teaching resources in open education, that is, deep integration of curriculum resources and teaching design. On the basis of SPOC development, combined with open education analysis of SPOC with instructional design theory and philosophy from flipped classroom as a guide, the present research tries to propose instructional design model based on flipped classroom, including design of teaching content system, design of personalized learning strategies, design of teaching activities and teaching evaluation system. Four designs above contribute to the effective implementation of the open teaching activities based on the blended model of flipped classroom and SPOC teaching, so as to enhance the quality of education.
Identification of Special Educational Needs for Early Childhood Inclusive Education in Ghana
Author: Mensah, Florence Akua
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Early Childhood Education,Disabilities,Inclusion,Mainstreaming,At Risk Students,Special Education,Teaching Methods,Disability Identification,Teacher Competencies

Early Childhood Education is a key element for the growth and development of every country. This paper, provides a summary of reviewing the impact of early childhood special educational assessment on children to be &quot;at risk&quot; of developing special educational needs. It was identified mainly that early identification of at-risk factors for disabilities was ignored and there is minimal or no collaboration in the assessment procedures for learners. This has an adverse effect on the cognitive attainment and social or behavioural development on the child. The paper also discusses the identification of special educational needs; models/theories of teaching the early child; collaborators' perspectives; and future developments. The article closes with a call for improved training for practitioners working in early year's settings.
Assessment of Nutritional Status of Boys and Girls in Government School Children in Rompicherla Mandal Andhra Pradesh, India
Author: Sasikala, P.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Children,Public Schools,Nutrition,Child Health,Hygiene,Socioeconomic Status,Gender Differences,Incidence

Nutrition is the intake of food to meet the body's dietary needs through different sources namely vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods. Good nutrition and well balanced diet with regular physical activities is acceptable. Poor nutrition leads to reduction in immunity of an individual, on the other hand increased levels of nutrition leads susceptible to a wide varieties of disease, damage the physical, mental development and reduced productivity. The purpose of this study is to find the nutritional status of school-going boys and girls in Government school children in Rompicherla Mandal, Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. As we all know they are the future of our country. In view of the importance of children's health care especially, Indian population consists approximately forty percent are children and that to under the age of 15 years. To assess the anthropometric indices among children. A total number of 613 Government school-going children were selected for the present study. A complete physical examination of the children was conducted and recorded. In the present study out of total 613 school going children 49.43% had overall normal nutritional status, 24.14% Grade-I, 16.48 Grade-II and 9.95 had overall Grade-III. 23.59% (92) had Grade-I, Grade-II 16.15% (63) and Grade-III malnutrition 11.80% (46) respectively in boys of study area in the Government Schools. Where as in girls over all 51.12% (114), 25.11% (56), 17.04% (38) and 6.73% (15) respectively had the malnutrition in the study area. In the present study, nutritional status was found highly related to the personal hygiene and socio-economic status. Schools need to provide knowledge and awareness about personnel hygiene, and nutrition.