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Controversial Conversations in the ELA Classroom: Using Banned Books to Enhance Learning
Get PDFBanned books are a hot topic in schools and libraries all across the nation. There are many reasons why a book may be banned or challenged and all of them are related to readers being exposed to topics that others deem unsuitable. Parents are reluctant to have their children exposed to controversial topics through books in the classroom setting when this is, in fact, a great place for them to have conversations about difficult subjects. The English classroom is a unique space in which students and teachers can have open discussions about topics such as violence, drugs, alcohol, language, and sex. The fact is, many students are having experiences that are comparable to these controversial topics whether adults want them to or not. Through carefully and purposefully studying banned books students have the ability to learn through the consequences of characters in a book. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a perfect example of a book that has been challenged and banned on many occasions but can be used to teach students valuable lessons on things such as gang violence, drugs, alcohol, and death
Albert W. Brown interviewed by Kenneth O\u27Brien #1
No full textAlbert W. Brown was the President of the College from 1965 to 1981. Brown was the third President of the College. During his time as President the College experienced a great period of growth. Enrollment grew throughout his term from 3,000-12,000 students. The college also changed from a Teacher’s College to a SUNY Comprehensive Undergraduate and Graduate Institution. He pioneered and led such programs as the Delta College, Mature Adult College Program, Peace Corp., College Degree Program, 3-1-3 High School College Articulated Program, the Washington Semester Program and the Philosophical Year
Undergraduate Childhood Inclusive Major Updates: Adding flexibility for students in MTH Courses and Reflecting Changes in HST Course Offerings.
No full texta) We are proposing to update the current B.S in Childhood Inclusive Education to reflect that HST 411: The New York Experience has been replaced by HST 311: Empire State: The History of New York. No credit changes. (Multidisciplinary Track Only) b) We are further proposing to add alternative options for coursework in the B.S. in Childhood Inclusive Education. Specifically, students may now enroll in EDI 439: Pedagogical Knowledge for Teachers I (3 cr) as an alternative to MTH 113. Similarly, students may enroll in EDI 442: Pedagogical Knowledge for Teacher II (3 cr) as an alternative to MTH 114. (Both Multidisciplinary & Bilingual Tracks) c) We are further proposing that EDI 421 Teaching and Assessing Literacy in ELLs be changed to EDI 4xx Supporting English Language and Multilingual Learners in the Classroom in the B.S. Childhood Inclusive Education Major (Multidisciplinary Track Only)
Challenges of English Language Learners with Testing
No full textThis capstone project examines the problem with testing English language learners (ELLs). Even though there are perks to testing, there are many problems that arise for ELLs in schools as well. The project shows the problem with testing is not only the actual test, but it is also the overwhelming test items of exams, the physical environment that students take the test in, the management and administration of exams. Language on tests that are incorporated into test directions and word problems may be too lengthy for students, causing them to get spelling and grammatical errors. The environment in which the ELLs take the test in may cause anxiety due to insufficient furniture and negative interactions between teachers and students. Therefore, this project discusses how the problem of testing needs to be solved in many ways: questions need to be culturally relevant; environments need to be comfortable; teachers should have a cooperative attitude; and different forms of tests should be used such as portfolios
Determining True Unicorn Startups
No full textThroughout the United States, there have been hundreds of start-up companies labeled as “Unicorns”, or companies that have achieved a $1 billion value. These companies are overwhelmingly technology based, and are supposedly a one in a million opportunity which will change the industry’s landscape and market. While many of these companies are successful, not all survive. The purpose of this research is to compare and contrast commonalities and differences among multiple unicorn companies. My goal is to show that amongst a pool of these companies, there are commonalities and differences depicting what differs a successful unicorn company from a fake or dying unicorn company. All of these unicorns differentiate in some way, but there are similarities and differences in certain aspects. This thesis will help show whether the company is actually a true unicorn, or a fake one
How Can Teachers Support the Social-Emotional Well Being of Elementary Age ELLs to Ensure Academic Success?
No full textThe purpose of this capstone project is to explore the relations between social-emotional well-being and academic success. The question being answered is, how can schools and teachers help the social-emotional academic success in elementary aged ELLs? This PD answers, if there are relations between social- emotional well-being and academic success, the extent of the relationship, and what administrators and teachers can do to assist the student in making improvement socially, emotionally, and academically. Teachers have a hard time communicating with ELLs, providing modifications, and having the time to teach the material. ELLs struggle when communicating with teachers and peers, motivation, and self-esteem. This PD is informing teaching and administrators on how to support the social emotion well-being of an elementary aged ELL student to ensure their academic success using commercial school wide programs and small classroom instruction. By allowing the students to develop and improve their attitudes through these programs and lessons, it will then increase their performance in the classroom. This allows for teachers and administration to develop social and emotional competence, help set the stage for SEL by showing them how to develop safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environments, integrating SEL into academic subjects, modifying lessons to fit the needs of each individual student, and providing ongoing support
Parent-Child Sexual Health Communication: A Literary Analysis of Interventions Within the Past 10 Years
No full textThe Bridge
No full textThere is a noticeable increase in the demand for studying abroad in Vietnam. In many developed countries like the USA, Australia, Canada, and Japan, Vietnam is in the top 10 places of origin for international students. More specifically, according to the 2019 Open Doors Report, Vietnam ranks sixth among the leading places of origin for international students in the US (IIE, n.d). In his article published on VnExpress websites, Nguyen Quy claimed that in 2018 Vietnam had taken the sole possession of fifth place among countries sending international students to Canada. In the past, Vietnam shared the spot with the US. However, in 2018, Vietnam surpassed America with 20,330 students studying in Canada (Nguyen, 2019). Accompanying this growing interest is the growing number of studying abroad consulting firms. However, many of those are frauds. On the news recently, there are numerous reports on consulting firms making fake college communications and admissions letters to scam money
The Impact of Athletics on Fundraising at the NCAA Division I Level
No full textAs intercollegiate athletics have become increasingly important within the fabric of NCAA Division I institutions across the country, the importance of fundraising to offset athletic department budgets has come into focus. Analysis of previous research at the NCAA Division I level shows that although a winning athletics program does not definitively increase fundraising efforts, it can in many cases positively influence donor giving. It has been suggested that athletic directors are now being asked to become more creative and collaborative when it comes to financial responsibility and fundraising. NCAA D-I institutions are being advised to use high profile sporting events and access to social events in order to secure the next big donor and to help cultivate a sustainable future of donor giving. The purpose of this synthesis was to review literature on the impact of Division I college athletics on fundraising for athletics in higher education
Parental Perceptions Towards Participation in Physical Activity for Children with Visual Impairments
No full textThe purpose of this synthesis was to examine the existing body of knowledge regarding parental perceptions towards participation in physical activity for children with visual impairments. Previous research identified experiences, beliefs, and expectations that contributed to parental perceptions. The studies reviewed in the critical mass yielded common themes that included factors that encouraged participation in physical activity and barriers that inhibited participation in physical activity. Common barriers identified were financial constraints and a lack of accessible programming, untrained physical activity providers and difficulty finding physically and emotionally safe physical activity environments. Positive attributes that encouraged participation in physical activity included parental understanding of the importance of physical activity for their children, reciprocal communication between parents and physical activity providers and opportunities for the entire family to engage. Future research should examine the effects of suggested interventions on the perceptions of parents when it comes to their children with visual impairments participating in physical activity