Descriptor
Source
Author
| Bien-Aime, Joseph C. | 2 |
| Fernandez, Geraldine | 1 |
| Melody, E. Joanne | 1 |
| Wakeman, John K. | 1 |
| Weitock, Theresa A. | 1 |
| Wigg, Anne | 1 |
Publication Type
| Dissertations/Theses -… | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Researchers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Wakeman, John K. – 1991
The Environmental Studies Center Outdoor Science program should represent a continuation of the county science curriculum. However, science teachers were insufficiently involved and generally unprepared to conduct effective classroom follow-up activities with students upon returning from outdoor field excursions sponsored by the Environmental…
Descriptors: Ecology, Field Trips, Grade 6, Inservice Teacher Education
Weitock, Theresa A. – 1991
This practicum aimed to increase parental involvement in an elementary school through the fourth grade. Objectives were that: (1) parental attendance at PTA meetings would increase by 25 percent; (2) the number of parent chaperons per field trip would increase from zero to two; and (3) one parent would help out with classroom activities each week.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary School Students, Field Trips
Download full textBien-Aime, Joseph C. – 1995
In response to a situation in which limited-English-proficient Haitian students were found to have behavior problems, anxiety, depression, low motivation, low energy, and underachievement, attributed to low self-esteem, a project was undertaken to improve student self-concept and achievement. Ninth- and tenth-grade Haitian English-as-a-Second…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anxiety, Behavior Problems, Class Activities
Melody, E. Joanne – 1990
This practicum addressed the problem of the lack of science instruction in a school consisting of kindergarten through grade 5. The options of teaching science through hands-on activities, use of process skills, adding field experiences and selecting resource persons from the community were presented to the teachers. Appropriate science materials…
Descriptors: Course Content, Early Experience, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Wigg, Anne – 1995
A practicum project designed a preschool science curriculum and requisite environment to improve students' enjoyment and interest in science. Based on teacher- and parent-questionnaire results, it was determined that student science attitudes were not positive; that students seldom had opportunities to explore, discover, and solve problems; and…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning
Fernandez, Geraldine – 1992
A study investigated the effectiveness of enrichment activities in developing the language proficiency, comprehension, and critical thinking skills of limited-English-proficient (LEP) children. Subjects were 19 LEP students (out of an original group of 21) in kindergarten through grade 5, who participated in enrichment activities including…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Computer Oriented Programs, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
Bien-Aime, Joseph C. – 1993
This study investigated the effectiveness of a variety of teaching techniques, including both standard English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) methods and the teacher's own strategies, in improving the English language proficiency of 15 Haitian and 5 Hispanic third-graders. The students were administered oral and written pretests and found to be…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Audiovisual Aids, Classroom Techniques, Elementary School Students
