Reading Assessment of Young Children
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5 pages discussing reading assessment of young children. Excellent overview for those studying early childhood education. No bibliography.
Filename: Assessmt.wps

The Neurobiological Process of Reading, Memory & Cognition
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A 7 page paper that provides an overview of the physiological processes of reading, memory and comprehension, with a focus on the elements of brain function. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Neurobio.wps

Theoretical Approaches To Teaching Reading
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This 14 page paper discusses the different approaches for teaching beginning reading. A debate has raged for at least thirty years between those who support whole language approaches and those who support phonics approaches. Both camps do agree on certain aspects of reading instruction. These two approaches are explained and discussed, reporting the major arguments of each side of this controversy. An approach that seems to meet the primary concerns of each argument is then presented. The last few pages includes reference to the U.K. National Literacy Framework and also a generic lesson plan for kindergarten reading instruction. The information incorporated in this paper is appropriate for any teacher,. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGkrdng.wps

Thematic Unit: Rainforest
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A 9 page paper. The writer provides: Unit focus; unit objectives; extensive materials and resources list; and three integrated/multidisciplinary lessons with activities and discussion topics. One extra activity is provided as is ideas for evaluation of learning. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGthrn.wps

Advance Organizer and Concept Mapping: Strategies for Use in Physical Education
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of the basic concepts related to advance organizer and concept mapping, two instructional strategies. This paper then applies an understanding of these strategies to the area of physical education and discusses how it would be possible to assess student learning and strategic effectiveness. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHEduc4.wps

Parental Involvement & Effective Education
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11 pages in length. An in-depth analysis of parental involvement and the role of parents in effective education (early childhood). Includes discussion of relevant case studies. Author concludes that parental involvement is a positive, influential factor in the child's education. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Effecedu.wps

Parental Involvement in Education / Article Review
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A 2 page review of a 1995 journal article discussing the role of parental involvement in a child's education.
Filename: Educart2.wps

Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom
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A 4 page research paper which examines how an article by Richard Couch entitled 'Nonverbal Language and Its Implications for Teachers' fits the principles pertaining to nonverbal communication in a classroom environment established by the research of Virginia P. Richmond and James C. McCroskey in their book Nonverbal Behaviors in Interpersonal Relations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: nverbal