Project-Based Learning In a Middle School: Tracing Abilities Through The Artifacts of Learning.

• Authors : Grant, Michael M.¹; Branch, Robert Maribe²

Subjects: *LEARNING; *ABILITY testing; *MIDDLE schoolsUNITED States

• Source: Journal of Research on Technology in Education. Fall2005, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p65-98. 34p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts.

• Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore how individual differences--specifically abilities--were used in the construction of computer-mediated learning artifacts while ... Copyright of Journal of Research on Technology in Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

Record details

EVALUATION OF THE ECOLOGICAL, FUTURES, AND GLOBAL (EFG) CURRICULUM: A PROJECT BASED APPROACH.

• Authors : Kucharski, Gregory A.¹; Rust, James O.; Ring, Tracey R.²

Subjects: *CURRICULUM; *ELEMENTARY schools; *LEARNING

• Source: Education. Summer2005, Vol. 125 Issue 4, p652-668. 17p. 2 Charts.

• Abstract: The effectiveness of the Ecological, Futures, and Global (EFG) curriculum was evaluated in a single elementary school. The EFG curriculum is a ... Copyright of Education is the property of Project Innovation Austin LLC and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

Record details

‘Busy Behaviour’ in the‘Land of the Golden M’: Going Out with Learning Disabled Children in Public Places.

• Authors : Ryan, Sara¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *CHILDREN with learning disabilities; *PEOPLE with learning disabilities; *PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities

• Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2005, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p65-74. 10p.

• Abstract: Research suggests that the inclusion of learning disabled people is contingent, unsatisfactory and incomplete. This paper will take a step back ... Copyright of Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

Record details

‘People don't do odd, do they?’ mothers making sense of the reactions of others towards their learning disabled children in public places.

• Authors : Ryan, Sara¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *CHILDREN with learning disabilities; *CHILDREN with intellectual disabilities; *MOTHER-child relationshipUNITED Kingdom

• Source: Children's Geographies. Dec2005, Vol. 3 Issue 3, p291-305. 15p.

• Abstract: This paper will demonstrate how a focus upon the practices and interactions in and of the everyday lives of mothers of learningCopyright of Children's Geographies is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

Record details

Word Learning in Children Following Cochlear Implantation.

• Authors : Houston, Derek M.¹; Carter, Allyson K.²; Pisoni, David B.³

Subjects: *SPEECH therapy for children; *COCHLEAR implants; *SPEECH disorders in children

• Source: Volta Review. Spring2005, Vol. 105 Issue 1, p41-72. 32p.

• Abstract: An experimental procedure was developed to investigate word-learning skills of children who use cochlear implants (CIs). ... Copyright of Volta Review is the property of Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

Record details

Verb Learning in Children With SLI: Frequency and Spacing Effects.

• Authors : Riches, N. G.¹; Tomasello, M.²; Conti-Ramsden, Gina¹

Subjects: *SPECIFIC language impairment in children; *LANGUAGE disorders in children; *COMMUNICATIVE disorders in children

• Source: Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research. Dec2005, Vol. 48 Issue 6, p1397-1411. 15p.

• Abstract: Purpose: This study explored the effect of frequency (number of presentations), and spacing (period between presentations) on verb learning in Copyright of Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research is the property of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

Record details

Memory and Learning in Children with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Evidence for Ventral and Dorsal Stream Disruption?

• Authors : Lajiness-O'Neill1, RenéeR.^1,2 (AUTHOR) ; Beaulieu, Isabelle¹ (AUTHOR); Titus, JeffreyB.¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *CHILDREN'S language; *DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities; *AUTISM

• Source: Child Neuropsychology. Feb2005, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p55-71. 17p.

• Abstract: This study examined memory functioning in children and adolescents with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (DS; velocardiofacial syndrome). An overall verbal better than ... Copyright of Child Neuropsychology is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

Record details

beyond the bird unit.

• Authors : Robins, Jennifer¹

Subjects: *CONSTRUCTIVISM (Education); *TEACHING; *INFORMATION resources

• Source: Teacher Librarian. Dec2005, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p8-19. 8p.

• Abstract: The article highlights several constructivist teaching strategies using information resources that can be used by teachers and teacher-librarians to enrich learning. ...

Record details

Preparing Performers and Composers for Effective Educational Work with Children.

• Authors : Myers, David E.^1,2

Subjects: *EFFECTIVE teaching; *TEACHING; *MUSIC education

• Source: Arts Education Policy Review. Jul/Aug2005, Vol. 106 Issue 6, p31-38. 8p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart.

• Abstract: This article discusses how to prepare performers and composers for effective educational work with children, and contends that collaboration between performing ...

Record details

Word learning in children following cochlear implant.

• Authors : Houston DM (AUTHOR); Carter AK (AUTHOR); Pisoni DB (AUTHOR)

• Source: Volta Review. Spring2005, Vol. 105 Issue 1, p41-72. 32p.

• Abstract: An experimental procedure was developed to investigate word-learning skills of children who use cochlear implants (CIs). ... Copyright of Volta Review is the property of Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

Record details