Lin Article Critique Part III Whitney Barber Liberty University December 9, 2012 EVALUATING ANALYSIS AND RESULTS When an author reports percentages, it is also important for the underlying number of cases fir each percentage to be reported as well (Pyrczak, 2008). It can be considered misleading if all numbers are not reported. In the beginning of this study, there were forty participants. At the end, there were only fourteen leaving seven in each group. The four-month follow up consisted of only six from the experimental group and four from the controlled group.
What are the solutions to this national issue? All students need knowledge and skills to be successful in a constantly changing world. By evaluating schools throughout the country we can learn what issues are present and how to take action to make reforms. There are ten elements of a successful school that have been identified by the Alliance for Excellent Education. They include challenging classes, personal attention for all students, extra help for those who need it, bringing the real world to the classroom, family and community involvement, a safe learning environment, skilled teachers, strong leaders, necessary resources, and user-friendly information.
320 students are served in the bilingual education program. 44 students are enrolled in Pre-Kinder. 95 students in Kinder, 77 first grade students, 95 second grade students, 78 third grade students. 73 fourth grade students, 88 fifth grade students, and 79 sixth grade students. The total staff at Thunder Kat Elementary is 34.
Introduction My observations were conducted at an Elementary school in Southwest Florida. From 1990 to 2010, the population grew from 5,062 to 50,833. It was projected in 2010 that in December of 2011 the population would be between 50,660-52,893 total. In 2010, the amount of children between the ages of 5-9 years old was 604, with 315 being male and 289 female. The race demographic from 2010 was as follows: 21,530 White, 234 Black or African American, 28 American Indian or Alaska Native, 304 Asian, 8 Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, and 202 of two or more races.
Running Head: Extracurricular activity Extracurricular Activity and Parental Involvement Predict Positive Outcomes in Elementary School Children Tameika Gibson Dr. S. Wilson-Hull Alcorn State University Review of Literature Extracurricular activities and parental involvement are associated with academic progress in school children (eg. Anderson, Funk, Elliot, & Smith, 2003; Fletcher, Nickerson, & Wright, 2003; Gilman, Meyers, & Perez, 2004). There has been an explanation as to how these two come together to foresee the outcomes in childhood. The purpose of this study is to see whether well being and academic ability in elementary school children has an impact on parental involvement and extracurricular activity participation. Seventy-two elementary children and their parents participated in the study.
There are about two million children currently being educated at home in the United States (Pitman and Van Galen 4). Home-schooled kids do well on standardized tests and are welcome at colleges and universities. Home-schooling Achievement, a study conducted by the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI), supported the academic integrity of home-schooling. According to the results of this study by Dr. Brian D. Ray, the average home-schooled student outperformed his public school peers by thirty to thirty-seven percentile points across all subjects (53). However, when children attend school they do not just gain an academic education.
Mandated School Uniforms In recent discussions regarding changing dress code policies which would include school uniforms, a controversial issue has been whether students would actually benefit by wearing a school uniform. My experience as a mother has caused me to strongly support public schools enforcing students to wear school uniforms. The time, energy, and money spent on school clothes are astonishing. I believe uniforms are necessary for the effective education of the next age group of students. There are numerous facts and findings on how school uniforms positively and completely enrich students’ school experience.
Inclusion Philosophy Paper Inclusion Philosophy Paper During the 1960’s the United States went through many reforms when it came to education. Many programs were created to expand the foundation of special education and to help as many children as possible during this process. Special education students were housed in intuition and with over crowding and an increased involvement from the federal government changes were made. When transitioning students into an inclusion setting there are many things to consider and structure for the student to succeed. Whether or not inclusion programs are truly beneficial to students with disabilities is an argument that is an on-going one.
THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE 2 FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT Ensuring that students keep engaged in their studies throughout university is obviously a high priority for educators in higher education. The First Year Experience (FYE) has drawn much attention in the late 20th century and early 21st century (McInnis, 2000). Therefore it is imperative that educators of FYE students acquire appropriate knowledge and develop sufficient skills to assess students early in their studies (Wilson, 2003). This Literature Review describes the FYE with special attention to aspects that trigger discontentment. Subsequent research will then recommend several key mechanisms that educators of FYE students should put in place to combat attrition levels.
Ebenezer Collier The Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child Article Review Weingarten, R. (2012). Extended Learning Time offers Promise in Raising Achievement. American Teacher This article reflects the reaction of the President of the American Federation of Teachers, Mr. Randi Weingarten on the report of a study on how schools are using extended learning time to improve student achievement. Through interviews and site visits on 30 academically high-performing schools that serve a large percentage of low-income students, with longer school days and years, the study, “Time Well Spent”, documents and analyzes how schools allocate their time, and, more significantly, the specific practices which ensure that expanded school time is used productively and well. In this report, the study identifies the following eight practices that are “proving successful” especially in schools that serve disadvantaged children: (1) Make every minute count; (2) Prioritize time according to focused learning goals; (3) Individualize learning time and instruction based on student needs; (4) Build a school culture of expectations and mutual accountability; (5) Provide a well-rounded education; (6) Prepare students for college and career; (7) Continually strengthen instruction; and (8) Relentlessly assess, analyze and respond to student data.