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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"Practice of teaching"”.
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Theory and practice of teaching composition in Syrian universities
… is an urgent need to reform current methods of teaching English composition to Syrian university students. It shows how current teaching methods relating to writing skills in English, especially methods seeking to develop strategies for organising information beyond the sentence level, are …
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Cultivating Creativity: The Practice of Teaching for Creativity in the Elementary Classroom
… on the “basics” have resulted in a narrowing of the curriculum, which, in turn, has led to a dramatically minimized role for the arts and creativity (Mishook & Kornhaber, 2006). Our world and the ways in which we access and share knowledge continue to evolve at an alarming rate. With this, …
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An examination of the practice of teaching for critical comprehension in a whole school context
This thesis studies the practice of teaching for critical comprehension, which extends from literal to critical understanding of classroom, community and world texts. It views comprehension as core to teachers’ practice. A professional learning program explored ways that an expanded view of …
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A case study in refactoring computer science education
… study explored beliefs about and conceptions of teaching and learning held by computer science lecturers in a single school of computer science in a third level educational institute in Ireland. The study first investigated how lecturers considered their practice to align or diverge from their …
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Issues in community art education : developing a profile of the community art educator
My thesis examines the unique role of the community art educator, the practice of teaching art in community settings, and how these relate to the particular skills needed to succeed as an community art educator. This thesis interviews four community art educators and describes their reasons for …
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Part Time University Teaching in Ontario: A Self-Study
… difficulty integrating my beliefs about teaching into my practice of teaching. The purpose of this qualitative study was to inquire into why it was difficult for me, representative of a part-time university teacher in a mid-sized, primarily undergraduate university, to enact the critical …
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Teachers' insights on character education
<p>The purpose of this study is to explore teachers' thoughts and concerns regarding the practice of teaching Character Education programs in elementary school. The subjects for this study are twenty-one elementary school teachers and the school's guidance counselor. This study used a survey …
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Practicing Democracy in the NCLB Elementary Classroom
<p>The practice of teaching democracy in school is diminishing. The implementation of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) has forced teachers to teach to the test, and has required some to follow scripted curriculum, leaving little time or incentive for teaching democracy. This study examines the …
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Global Voices: A Student-Centered Guide to Teaching English as an International Language
<p>It is time for change in the world of English language teaching. The dominant view and practice of teaching English as a neutral, straight-forward act of imparting “objective” grammatical, phonological and semantic knowledge to passive students does not serve the interest or needs of the …
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The Teacher Pay for Performance Phenomenon
<p>The purpose of this dissertation research was to explore the link between teacher motivation and performance-based compensation. This topic has been a controversial issue over the last decade across the country. There is a critical need for more research on teacher pay-for- performance systems, …
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Teaching About Religion in the Public Schools
<p>This document offers a thorough treatment of the controversial issue of teaching about religious traditions in the K-12 public school curriculum. It concludes that, while there may be difficulties involved, fair and neutral teaching about religion is crucial to the education of our K-12 …
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Social Skills in Music Therapy Practice: A Content Analysis on AMTA Journals from 1964-2024
The purpose of this content analysis was to ascertain specific practices, demographics, and research formats used to teach or improve social skills in music therapy practice. A history of interdisciplinary research on social skills is presented, followed by an in-depth analysis of 181 journal …
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Let the Culture Speak: Teaching Strategies for Children's Picture Book Design with Traditional Chinese Cultural Background
This is a research project concerning the design of children’s picture books by university-level students of digital graphic design and illustration. It offers an original contribution to the research in art and design pedagogy. A literature review, questionnaires, and interviews with design …
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Accommodation and Curriculum Modification for Students with Special Needs: A Study of Teachers' Attitudes
<p>The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes of teachers towards providing accommodations and modifications required for students with special needs in general education classes. The study also examined the differences between these educators’ willingness, preparedness, and selected …
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Teaching not knowing: Reflections on a writing practice
<p>Donald M. Murray (1994) proposes that the practice of teaching composition engages us in a process of "teaching not knowing." In this inquiry, I draw from theories in composition, psychology, epistemology, ethics, and communication to portray and describe this practice in my high school …
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Teaching on the Möbius: Exploring the Inner and Outer Landscapes of Teacher Practice
<p>The practice of teaching takes on renewed significance in today’s changing educational landscape. In the quest for transformative teaching and learning, there are both familiar and unfamiliar paths to be traversed. While significant contributions are being made by culturally responsive …
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An enactive inquiry into mathematics confidence : a case study of nine pre-service primary school teachers
Many learners and teachers of mathematics experience a lack of mathematics confidence. Research has posited that beliefs teachers have regarding mathematics, including their level of mathematical confidence, impact greatly on their practice of teaching, and hence on the confidence of their …
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Identity Formation and the Development of Self in Early Career Teachers
Many aspects of teaching involve the personal dimension of teaching and yet this dimension is often neglected and overlooked as we prepare teachers and sustain teachers in their work. The personal beliefs, attitudes and emotions of teachers often determine the decisions that teachers make in their …
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Improving teaching practice through education, mind, and selected brain research
… improving educational outcomes by aligning the practice of teaching with the emerging science of learning. However, a research-to-practice gap persists, and many students, particularly low-income and minority children and youth, are failing to reach their academic potential. The texts submitted …
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