Research standards and guidelines

My organization has decided to engage in systematic research with the goal of constant improvement. I have been promoted to Research Coordinator. My first task is to set up a human subjects review panel. Research the guidelines for use of human subjects in research studies and then answer the following questions. 1.What is t ...continues

Standardized tests, idiosyncratic literacy development...

1. Explain how standardized tests can be unfair and unreliable in assessing children's ability to read, especially for children from diverse cultures. 2. Describe your understanding of idiosyncratic literacy development. Think of an example you have seen in your work with young children.

Elements of a book, language growth

1. What are the elements of a book that combine to make it one that is loved by a child. 2. What do you believe are essential factors to language growth that may be missing in a disadvantaged child's background.

This posting reiterates how to structure an action research project.

This posting investigates the term "action research." It also helps to create a feasibility report that addresses the following: 1) Define action research. 2) Explain its intended outcomes. 3) Give examples of action research projects

This posting explains this policy matter.

This posting explains this policy matter using textual evidence from the article.

This posting compares and contrasts Harry Wong's The First Days of School and Fred Jones' Tools for Teaching.

This posting offers a comparison and contrast of Harry Wong's The First Days of School and Fred Jones' Tools for Teaching in It also answers the following questions: 1. What are the strengths of each? 2. What are the weaknesses of each? 3. From what you have read in the two books, have you seen anything in action during ...continues

Assertive Discipline question

A new student has arrived in your classroom. Although it's only the student's first day in your room, you get the feeling that he "is going to be a handful." He seems disinterested in what you have to say, and has already disrupted surrounding students by visiting. What aspects of Assertive Discipline could you utilize to a ...continues

How can a teacher help students with mild disabilities be successful in the classroom?

What strategies can a teacher implement for students with mild disabilties to be successful in a general education classroom? What is your position on the ways that students with disabilties should be taught?

Scenario question

Gary is a new student to Ms. Adams fifth grade classroom. He appears uninteresed in what is going on. He has already shown aggressive behavior towards other students, and Ms. Adams feels threatened by his "I'm in charge" attitude and refusal to work. Using "mistaken goals" what strategies can you come up with that might assis ...continues

Scenario question

You have a student that consistently does not finish classroom work, even though she is capable. You have tried encouraging her, giving her extra rewards for work completed, and contacting her parents. When the student is confronted about unfinished work, she reacts in a hostile way. This may include everything from arguing w ...continues