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Introduction
In the religious classroom students interact with each other in a unique way that differs from that of a normal classroom experience. The nature of a religious course fosters an environment in which students have many opportunities...
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has made this publication possible
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Considerable appreciation is due to
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deprived of learning because of their social isolation and lack of interaction, which affected their
overall cognitive functioning. As a result, Vygotsky set out to transform education in Russia by
creating new pedagogical styles that would...
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INCLUSION:
IN
SERVICE
TRAINING
Social
Skills
According
to
McCarty
(2006),
the
fact
that
students
with
disabilities
can
be
joined
socially
with
their
peers
is
one
of
the
greatest
benefits.
As
disabled
students
are
included
in
the
regular
classroom,...
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say that educators “should understand that linguistic barriers, diverse social practices, and a
multiplicity of assumptions, beliefs, and perceptions contribute to difficult discourse” (p. 353).
Therefore, linking academic learning...
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have been completely transformed and are irreversible. The ways in which ELLs from low SES
backgrounds interact and associate with the digital era was also addressed. The results of this
research will help educators yield a deeper appreciation...
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one in which parents may still value literacy and their children’s education; however, they are
less educated and engage in fewer literacy activities in the home. Students from literacy-oriented
communities have proven to be more prepared for...
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can be aided through imagination exercises. They could be given long-term projects with
various stages that need to be checked before moving onto the next. This will help
the student strengthen their abilities of patience and procedure. These...
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reduce barriers. Teachers who were familiar with maintenance people were able to solicit
their input for planting opportunities (Coffee & Rivkin,1998). An obtained copy of the
physical plans for schools helped to avoid utility lines and other...
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The researcher determined these standards were well developed and focused on many Core
concepts which were necessary for students to gain understanding in preparation for further
study in chemistry. This determination came after an extensive...
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• Students will understand what matter consists of and how to identify different
interactions and the changes matter undergoes.
• Students will understand the importance of electrons and how they are arranged and be
able to utilize this...
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INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
Text
Wilbraham, A. C., Staley, D. D., Matta, M. S., & Waterman, E. L. (2008). Chemistry. Boston, MA: Pearson Prentice
Hall.
Prerequisite
Algebra I
Course Description
Chemistry is an organized method of science that...
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of the entire text being read was 7.17 out of 10. Students rated the validity, effectiveness, and accuracy of the test at 7.42, with the same number reflecting their agreement of the test results. They comprehended the texts at a high level...
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Table 4.8 DRP Post Survey Results – Group S
Post-Survey
GROUP S - DRP
Student Number
1. Confidence in reading skills and comprehension
2. Before the test, seriousness about taking test
3. After the test, seriousness of taking test
4. Did you...
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Table 4.9 DRP Post Survey Results – Group M
Post-Survey
Group M - DRP
Student Number
1. Confidence in reading skills and comprehension
2. Before the test, seriousness about taking test
3. After the test, seriousness of taking test
4. Did you...
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Table 4.10 DRP Post Survey Results – Group L
Post-Survey
GROUP L - DRP
Student Number
1. Confidence in reading skills and comprehension
2. Before the test, seriousness about taking test
3. After the test, seriousness of taking test
4. Did you...
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are the best way for a visual/spatial learner to learn (Utah State Office of Education, n.d.) (see
Figure 4.5).
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
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3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
Tally Points
Students' Self-Assessed Visual/Spatial
Learning Style...
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Table 4.11 QRI Post Survey Results – Group S
Post-Survey
GROUP S - QRI
Student Number
1. Confidence in reading skills and comprehension
2. Before the test, seriousness about taking test
3. After the test, seriousness of taking test
4. Did you...
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for ELLs from low-SES backgrounds to succeed. There is a group of low-SES ELLs who have
managed to break through these barriers between home and school and have excelled
academically. The home visits conducted in this research have revealed the...
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Table 4.12 QRI Post Survey Results – Group M
Post-Survey
GROUP M - QRI
Student Number
1. Confidence in reading skills and comprehension
2. Before the test, seriousness about taking test
3. After the test, seriousness of taking test
4. Did you...