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Impact of 1:1 iPads on teachers and teaching
(2014-09-12)
This study examined the effects of how 1:1 iPads (1 student to 1 iPad) impacted
preparation, delivery and feedback for teachers. In particular, this study investigated
delivery, efficiency, student engagement, ...
Connecting children to nature in a Montessori primary environment
(2014-05-12)
Children are inherently connected to nature and fascinated by living things; there is a significant body of research discussing the benefits of children interacting with nature on a regular basis. Due to a variety of ...
Teaching comprehension strategies through the use of puppets and sensory experiences
(2014-05-02)
Comprehending while reading is an important skill for making meaning. Learning how to comprehend and think about books, while decoding words, is a very demanding task. Many children in the primary grades are so focused on ...
Building bridges: using a flipped learning approach to strengthen pottery skills & comprehension
(2014-08-29)
Flipped Instruction is a model of teaching that turns the traditional classroom upside down where lecture material is covered outside of class and what students would normally do as homework becomes the focus of class time. ...
When technology no longer enhances learning
(2014-01-22)
This article was written in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Education - Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls. The purpose of this study was to see in the ...
Parent involvement that supports children academically and promotes the development of independence
(2014-11-17)
A significant body of research exists connecting parent involvement to the academic success of a child. This research explored practical ways to encourage and remove barriers to that involvement while continuing to foster ...
Does student engagement have a direct correlation to student achievement?
(2014-09-18)
Education has been changing and evolving over time. There have been different initiatives over the years that have come and gone. The way teachers teach has become very different from that of even twenty years ago. There ...
Curriculum development of a flipped classroom in general chemistry
(2014-01-08)
This paper explores one possible solution to the best use of class time in a high school chemistry classroom. Many classrooms are taught through a lecture style where the content is taught in class and the student tries ...
Displaying children's artwork
(2014-05-07)
Displays of children's artwork are common in early childhood classrooms. Maria Montessori, however, did not write about visual displays. Just like in all other areas of the classroom a Montessori guide should ponder over ...
Comparing the normalization of children in traditional and Montessori kindergarten
(2014-05-18)
In this study, the author examined the level of Normalization kindergarten children display in a Montessori classroom and a traditional classroom. Normalization can be demonstrated through the child's love of work, ...