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Isolation and lack of support contribute to high attrition. This study conducted a qualitative research using forum discussion. Topics, dialogues and support were discussed. The dialogue focused on six majors concerns, of interest was emotional engagement, responsiveness to each other, and meaning-making through storytelling.
Published: 2008
Updated: Nov. 06, 2008
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The study investigated the effects of a student response system in graduate lecture of a special education class. Students demonstrated more mastery of content on weekly quizzes and reported increased class engagement on those weeks where the SRS was used. They reported high preference for the SRS use, believed it helped them in their learning, and recommended that other classes use a similar system.
Published: 2008
Updated: Nov. 05, 2008
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A web based simulation was designed to allow preservice teacher to practice necessary skills. A pilot study data comparing simulation users’ abilities to analyze hypothetical teaching scenarios, interviews, and reflective writing in real work samples suggest that the simulation plays a role in helping candidates
Published: 2008
Updated: Nov. 05, 2008
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This study illuminates the claims that teachers' mathematical knowledge plays an important role in their teaching of this subject matter. In particular, we focus on teachers' mathematical knowledge for teaching (MKT), which includes both the mathematical knowledge that is common to individuals working in diverse professions and the mathematical knowledge that is specialized to teaching.A significant, strong, and positive association is found between levels of MKT and the mathematical quality of instruction.
Published: 2008
Updated: Nov. 03, 2008
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The article considers the value placed on talk as opposed to silence in the classroom and suggests that a cultural bias towards talk means that silence is commonly perceived negatively. It concludes by proposing that classroom observations should take into account the complex skills of 'silent pedagogy' where the teacher makes conscious decisions to abstain from intervention based on continuous sensitive readings of the learning environment.
Published: 2008
Updated: Nov. 03, 2008
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This article examined how prescience teachers grew in their understanding of science methods and inquiry. Elementary science teachers were studied the written reflections, notebooks writing, and research field notes. Strengths and weaknesses were studied.
Published: 2008
Updated: Oct. 23, 2008
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This article analyses the issues involved in promoting lesson study in an Indonesian university, based on a case study of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science (FMIPA) of the State University of Yogyakarta. Five points are discussed.
Published: 2008
Updated: Oct. 06, 2008
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The article examines what science content teachers need to know in order to teach what students need to learn. Four standards documents and analysis of all four are identified in the article.
Published: 2008
Updated: Oct. 06, 2008
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Language and culture must be retained as essential components upon which reading instruction is based. Our nation and our states truly want individuals who can use literacy to learn and to enhance their quality of life as well as the quality of life of those around them. This article looks at essential considerations that must be given to the role of language and culture in literacy instruction.
Published: 2008
Updated: Oct. 05, 2008
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In this article the possibility of developing authentic project work in a sixth-grade classroom of a Venezuelan school is examined, by means of action research (AR) methodology. Two AR cycles with two different projects were carried out. The results show that on the one hand student participation increased in all stages of the project work. On the other hand, students encountered some difficulties carrying out empirical research activities and also relating them to theoretical content, although progress in this regard was made.
Published: 2008
Updated: Oct. 05, 2008