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How anxiety affects second language acquisition of high school students.

Snyder III, Gilbert W. (2012-10-28)

In the present study, I sought to measure the relationship between anxiety and second language acquisition in English as a Second Language (ESL) students, as well as students enrolled in foreign language classes (Spanish, ...
The effects of repeated readings using MP3 players on 3rd Grade Students’ oral Reading Fluency Rates.

Gordon, Heidi (2012-10-29)

The need to develop more effective ways to motivate and engage students in reading is an ever growing concern in our society. According to the National Reading Panel (2002), however, classroom teachers are focusing on ...
Language or disability? : representation, identification, and assessment of ELLS for special education in Western New York.

Dusett, Holly A. (2012-10-30)

There exists a lack of research regarding the representation of English language learners (ELLs) in special education in Western New York schools. This study contributes to the literature concerning the representation, ...
Using informational text to motivate marginalized male readers.

Bigelow, Jackelyn (2012-11-02)

This Master’s Thesis, which resulted in a professional development project, focused on using nonfiction text to motivate marginalized male readers. The project was guided by the following questions: What reasons cause boys ...
A Guide for Pre-Service Teachers in Supporting Middle School English Language Learners (ELLs) in General Education Classrooms.

Dewe, Jenna Michelle (2012-11-07)

The following guide was developed for pre-service and in-service middle school teachers who work with English Language Learners (ELLs). The basic propositions outlined in the paper were derived from the English for Second ...
The effects of using various grouping techniques for reading instruction with a class of diverse students.

Cronin, Jennifer L. (2012-11-13)

This Master’s Thesis Project focused on using various grouping techniques for reading instruction with a class of diverse students. The topic led to a professional development experience which aimed to provide elementary ...
The development of inquiry-based kits to supplement elementary science instruction.

Diesenberg, Jessica (2012-11-16)

"Science has been left off the national agenda for too long, and now we are paying the price", said the executive director of the National Science Teachers Association on the results of the 2009 national science exam ...
Decreasing linguistic complexity within a sixth grade mathematics middle school curriculum: a project.

Simko, Kali N. (2012-11-19)

The author investigated how a school's in-use mathematics curriculum could be adapted to become less linguistically complex for English language learners. In past studies, only mathematics test items were manipulated to ...
Multi-faceted literacy strategy : can it improve oral reading fluency and comprehension for at-risk elementary students?

Higgins, Kelly (2012-11-19)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a multi-faceted literacy strategy on the oral reading fluency and reading comprehension skills of three, 6th grade students who were at-risk for reading failure. ...
Classroom environment and literacy engagement.

McAllister, Kayla J. (2012-11-19)

The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine whether classroom environment played a role in literacy engagement and motivation. The study investigated whether classroom environment could hinder or promote literacy ...
Effective intervention programs and their impact on children in poverty.

Rokitka, Justin R. (2012-11-19)

The purpose of this master’s project was to investigate the growing problems of illiteracy in the United States, how it relates to poverty, and both literacy intervention programs and frameworks that may have a positive ...
A linguistic modification of science assessments for English language learners.

Lisowski, Kelly J. (2012-11-20)

Assessments can be difficult for those students who are Non-Native English Speakers (NNES). These students may not be able to fully demonstrate their knowledge and capabilities because of the linguistic complexity of the ...
Finding effective and practical techniques to lower musical performance anxiety.

Winkler, Andrea R. (2012-12-11)

This study focused on musical performance anxiety and techniques to lower it. Five female collegiate music majors participated in training sessions on three specific anxiety lowering techniques: deep breathing, the Alexander ...
Increasing homework completion and accuracy among mathematics students using the Jars Game.

Hargis, Debra Zibreg (2012-12-11)

Homework is a teaching strategy used in mathematics to promote student mastery of new material through practice. In addition, homework completion and accuracy has a positive effect on academic achievement (Madaus, Kehle, ...
Supporting ELLS by addressing cultural differences in the classroom: a professional development program.

Davis, Tonya L. (2013-01-02)

There is a large and ever growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the Buffalo Public School (BPS) system. The majority of ELLs in the BPS come from a Spanish language background, but there are students ...
Music integration in the kindergarten classroom : an ethnographic case study.

Gronski, Stacie (2013-01-02)

This ethnographic case study focuses on the use of musical teaching techniques in one general education kindergarten classroom in a rural school district in the Northeastern United States. It explores the importance of ...
Using criterion referenced assessment in a living environment curriculum.

Turybury, Shane H. (2013-01-03)

This purpose of this curriculum project was to design Criterion Referenced Assessment’s (CRA's) to be implemented into a New York State (NYS) Living Environment Curriculum to provide an ongoing means of formative assessment. ...
College level English Language Learners' narrations of their educational experiences learning English.

Condon, Shauna Michelle (2013-01-03)

The purpose of this research study was to investigate advanced level English as a second language learners’ perceptions of learning English. The participants were collegiate level international education students from South ...
Impact of building elementary students' background knowledge in social studies.

Drayer, Tammy S. (2013-01-03)

This Master's Thesis project resulted in a Professional Development Project on building elementary students' background knowledge in the social studies. The project placed an emphasis on implementing effective resources ...
Effectiveness of the picture exchange communication system for preschool children with special needs.

Drozdiel, Sonja L. (2013-01-03)

Young children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder have poor communication and interpersonal skills. As a result, they are at great risk for numerous adverse academic and behavioral outcomes. A considerable amount of research ...

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