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Evaluation of a social-emotional and character development program : methods and outcomes

Creator:: Lewis, Kendra M.
Abstract:: Schools are increasingly expected to prevent and decrease violence, substance use, and other problem behaviors linked to academics and prepare students to be contributing members of society. One approach with proven success in promoting positive outcomes related to a broad range of student behaviors and personal characteristics is social-emotional learning,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , self-control, respect for parents and teachers, empathy, altruism, positive actions/feelings

Analyzing explicit teaching strategies and student discourse for scientific argumentation

Creator:: Park, Young-Shin
Abstract:: Scientific inquiry in K-12 classrooms tends to be procedural, lacking opportunities for students to gain understanding of how scientific knowledge is constructed through reflection, debate, and argument. Limited opportunity to develop scientific argumentation skills prevents students from practicing the scientific thinking needed to understand the nature of scientific knowledge and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: science teacher, Mr. Field, and his students at the middle school level participated in this study for

Effects of teaching games for understanding on game performance and understanding in middle school physical education

Creator:: Harvey, Stephen
Abstract:: Most students arrive at game-focused physical education (PE) with neither the skills nor the tactical knowledge to be successful (Metzler, 2000). Although the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU) approach can enhance both on- and off-the-ball skills in game play performance (Griffin et al., 1995; Harvey et al., in review, Harvey...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : Effects of Teaching Games for Understanding on Game Performance and Understanding in Middle School

Oregon 4-H dairy advancement program

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service, Adams, H. P. (Holyoke Purinton), 1922-, Anderson, Don A., and Johnson, Duane P.
Abstract:: Reprinted November 2005. Reviewed 07/07/14. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: programs are self-paced, and age- and skill-level appropriate. Advancement programs can also be a

Middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide in mathematics problem solving instruction

Creator:: Strowbridge, Jessica
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to address the implementation fidelity of one part of a professional development model developed by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). Specifically, this research investigates middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide developed by NWREL staff, examining the reliability with which teachers...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ten middle school mathematics teachers who participated in the NWREL professional development and

The relationships between Thai girls' and boys' attitudes and beliefs about mathematics and mathematics achievement, future mathematics coursework intentions, and career interests

Creator:: Katwibun, Duanghathai
Abstract:: The intention of this study was to explore the relationships between Thai middle school girls' and boys' attitudes and beliefs about mathematics and mathematics achievement, future mathematics coursework intentions, and career interests. Participants in this study were 523 students who were enrolled in The Chiang Mai University Demonstration School during...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: intention of this study was to explore the relationships between Thai middle school girls' and boys

Middle school mathematics teachers' subject matter knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge of probability : its relationship to probability instruction

Creator:: Swenson, Karen A.
Abstract:: As a result of the calls for reform in mathematics education and the ever-changing nature of mathematics, today's teachers face the challenge of teaching unfamiliar content in ways that are equally unfamiliar. In view of this challenge, the purpose of this study was to investigate middle school teachers' subject matter...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: of this study was to investigate middle school teachers' subject matter and pedagogical content

Middle school students' mathematical dispositions in a problem-based classroom

Creator:: Katwibun, Duanghathai
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to describe middle school students' mathematical dispositions in a problem-based learning [PBL] classroom. Eight volunteer students from one 6th grade mathematics classroom participated in this study. The curriculum used was the Connected Mathematics Project [CMP]. The main sources for data collection were classroom observations,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Argumentation and equity in inquiry-based science instruction : reasoning patterns of teachers and students

Creator:: Irish, Tobias E. L.
Abstract:: This multiple case study explores issues of equity in science education through an examination of how teachers' reasoning patterns compare with students' reasoning patterns during inquiry-based lessons. It also examines the ways in which teachers utilize students' cultural and linguistic resources, or funds of knowledge, during inquiry-based lessons and the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: teachers and a total of 57 middle school students participated in this

Insects : taking a deeper look at the world of bugs

Creator:: Rao, Sujaya, Royce, Lynn, Currin, Rebecca, and Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: The Rural Science Education Program is a partnership between Oregon State University and local rural K–12 schools for enrichment of the science curriculum with hands on science activities. The curricula include simple, innovative inquiry- and site-based experiments that encourage critical thinking in K–12 students about the impacts of agriculture on...
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: , study them, and build their own insect collection. They also can do simple investigations on habitats

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Evaluation of a social-emotional and character development program : methods and outcomes

Analyzing explicit teaching strategies and student discourse for scientific argumentation

Effects of teaching games for understanding on game performance and understanding in middle school physical education

Oregon 4-H dairy advancement program

Middle school teachers’ use of a formative feedback guide in mathematics problem solving instruction

The relationships between Thai girls' and boys' attitudes and beliefs about mathematics and mathematics achievement, future mathematics coursework intentions, and career interests

Middle school mathematics teachers' subject matter knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge of probability : its relationship to probability instruction

Middle school students' mathematical dispositions in a problem-based classroom

Argumentation and equity in inquiry-based science instruction : reasoning patterns of teachers and students

Insects : taking a deeper look at the world of bugs

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