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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"Formal school"”.
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23 Illinois Administrative Code 50: Redefining The Formal School Site Observation In Principal Evaluation (A Policy Advocacy Document)
… sanctions-oriented approach to leadership and school improvement (Drago-Severson et al., 2013; Superville, 2015). <strong></strong></p>
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The type of support that family literacy programme graduate parents give to their first graders of formal school in Oshana region
… graduate parents render to their 151 graders of formal school (2) impacts of Family Literacy Programme on parents to support children in their learning (3) strategies to help improve the implementation of Family Literacy Programme. The study conceptualised parents' educational participation, …
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Making Transnational Adults From Youth: Mexican Immigrant Youth in Pursuit of the Mexican Dream
… rural and urban Mexico, and either enter into formal school settings, or remain out of these settings, foregoing formal schooling altogether or entering into non-formal educational institutions. Based on a qualitative case study of fifty-three Mexican youth, both pre and post immigration, this …
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"Less is Not Enough" Dilemma of Alternative Primary Schooling Opportunities in Dhaka, Bangladesh
… it deals with the dilemma of so-called non-formal primary education (NFPE) programs aimed at providing alternative schooling opportunities to children who do not attend regular school in the city. It describes how such programs do not necessarily help children integrate into the country's …
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An investigation into the teaching and learning of shape and space concepts in the reception year
… and Space, teaching at the earliest level of the formal school programme. The study focuses on six Reception Year teachers from a range of school sin the Cape Peninsula. Through the medium of in-depth interviews, questionnaires and classroom observations these teachers' perceptions of the new …
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A randomised control trial comparing occupational therapy interventions that aim to improve developmental outcomes for HIV9positive children (aged 6 months - 5 years) on ART
… population was all HIV-positive children, pre-formal school-going aged (6 months – 5 years), on ART attending the Groote Schuur Hospital paediatric HIV clinic at the time of the study. Caregiver and child dyads were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group, and attended a …
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Exploring the Effects of Text Messaging on the Spelling Skills of Ninth and 12th Grade Students
… of students and its increasing appearance in formal school papers. This paper presents a study of the effects of text messaging on the spelling skills of ninth and 12<sup>th</sup> grade students at a U.S. high school in a Chicago suburb. The 20 students – six in the ninth grade group and 14 in …
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The transition of learners from Grade R to Grade 1 in Mutshundudi Circuit, Vhembe District
… of learners from Grade R to Grade 1 in a formal school is a significant stage. The purpose of the study was to investigate the transition of learners from Grade R to Grade 1 in Mutshindudi Circuit, Vhembe District. The researcher used qualitative method to conduct the study in order to get …
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School-based service delivery models for students with exceptionalities: Stakeholders' perceptions of effectiveness.
This study investigated the use of school-based service delivery models for students with exceptionalities and the perceptions of their effectiveness by key stakeholders: principals and vice-principals, classroom teachers, and special education teachers. There were 260 participants in this study; …
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An Analysis of the Impact of Selected Structures of the Virginia Preschool Initiative on PALS Pre-K Program Summary Scores for At-Risk Preschool Students in Virginia
… impact of selected structures of the Virginia Preschool Initiative on reading readiness in at-risk preschool students in the state of Virginia. The Virginia Preschool Initiative is designed to prepare at-risk four-year-olds for success in kindergarten. According to the Virginia Department of …
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“Who your teacher is does matter”: the lived experiences of history and citizenship teachers in Northern Ireland and the consequences for pedagogical practice
… a general acceptance that education, through the formal school curriculum, can make a valuable contribution to promoting social cohesion in deeply fractured societies. In order for education’s socially transformative potential to be realised, systemic synergy between the vision of educational …
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Investigation of Parents’ Involvement in Minority Language Maintenance: Case Study of Chinese Heritage Learners’ Parents
… between levels of parental involvement and school performance of bilingual students (Clark, 1983; Cronsnoe, 2001; Epstein, 1995; Gillum, 1977). Among all the different factors that contribute to the bilingual learners’ literacy development, home-context is ranked as one of the most important …
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Support provision to schools in a context of HIV/AIDS, poverty and gender inequality
The school environment presents a valuable opportunity for the identification, monitoring and support of children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS and poverty. Many children are caring for parents suffering from AIDS-related illnesses and/or they are the main breadwinner of the household. As a result of …
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Early Language Learning and Teaching of Toddlers from Mexican Immigrant Homes
… to supporting their strengths and needs prior to formal school entry. In the first study of this dissertation, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the children’s mothers regarding the everyday activity settings of their young children. Degree of maternal acculturation was also assessed. …
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Media-making matters: exploring literacy with young learners as media crafting, critique and artistry.
… social worlds, and a perceived gulf separating school practices from those in contemporary living. I argue for a dynamic educational experience that embeds digital media production in the curriculum. Of central importance is the investigation of a wider conception of literacy that includes the …
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School, community, home : usuing architecture and urban design in creating an integrated learning environment
… plays a role in the effective integration of school and community. The design of most existing urban schools fails to recognize the integral role communities play in their children's education. Most schools are insular, turning their back physically and programmatically on the adjacent …
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Factors influencing functional literacy performance among adult basic education students
… factors which are a manifestation of both the formal school experience and the environment. The problem investigated was: How do selected developmental, academic, and environmental factors influence the functional literacy performance of adult basic education students? Multiple regression …
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Essential Features of Cultural Proficiency in American International Schools in Latin America: A Delphi Study
American international schools in Latin America can play a vital role in preparing future leaders to effectively interact with people of diverse cultures. These schools provide ideal settings for exploring how policies, programs, and practices that reflect diverse perspectives and encourage …
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Exploring gender dynamics in sexuality education in Uganda's secondary schools
… differential participation of boys and girls in schooling and the persistent gender inequalities in education in Sub-Saharan African countries and Uganda in particular. In spite of multiple interventions to address the inequalities, gender disparities remain apparent and such disparities continue …
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