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Improving Student Interest and Achievement in Social Studies Using a Multiple Intelligence Approach.
Download full textHanley, Chris; Hermiz, Carmen; Lagioia-Peddy, Jennifer; Levine-Albuck, Valerie – 2002
This action research paper describes a program initiated by teacher researchers to improve academic achievement and interest in social studies. The targeted group consisted of fifth graders in a lower middle class community in the Midwest. Analysis of the problem-causes data show three main factors: curriculum, attitude, and effect. In regard to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Action Research, Classroom Techniques, Grade 5
Nusbaum, Joanne; Walker, Brenda; Finch-Webster, Jennifer – 2001
This paper describes the implementation and development of a program promoting gender equity in the classroom and the lessening of stereotypical attitudes toward gender. Gender equity issues affected most of the students in the targeted intermediate and secondary special needs and general population. Male and female students exhibited…
Descriptors: Action Research, Cooperative Learning, Educational Environment, Educational Research
