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Implementing Translanguaging with Multilingual ELLs in the Science Classroom
No full textAbstract
My experience working with teachers with little or no experience working with ELLs inspired the development of this capstone. This experience directed me to identify the problem I am addressing in this capstone. How can general education teachers implement translanguaging in science curriculum to support ELLs? Many content area teachers have not been formally trained in language acquisition strategies. For this reason, ELLs face linguistic and social emotional challenges as well as underperformance on assessments. For this reason, chapter 3 of this capstone is a PD in translanguaging targeted for middle school science teachers. The studies evaluated in this capstone revealed that translanguaging promotes the development of ELL students’ academic and social language. Findings also showed that teachers used various translanguaging strategies in their classrooms to develop ELL students’ comprehension, ability to engage in complex texts, content-based writing and their understanding of science content. Implications from the research point toward content area teachers needing to be formally trained and supported in using translanguaging with ELLs.
Keywords: ELL, translanguaging, L1, L2, metalinguistic awareness, pedagog
Critical Literacy in Literature Instruction: Canonical vs. Young Adult Literature
No full textStudent populations are increasing in all forms of diversity: race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economics, gender, sexuality, ability, and more. They are becoming increasingly heterogenous. However, ELA literature curriculums remain largely homogenous. This is due to the fact that ELA classrooms typically teach from the traditional literary canon and text exemplars that contain mainly white, male, heterosexual, Christian, and physically- and mentally-abled authors and narratives. To counter the dominant narrative, educators can and should adapt a pedagogical approach to contemporary literature instruction that promotes critical literacy with paired canonical and young adult literature text sets and essential questions
Effective Strategies for Reducing Sedentary Lifestyles of Adolescent Youth
No full textAs society continues to evolve and adopt new ways of performing tasks, so have the people. In years past, children played outside with friends, entertained themselves, and walked to get where they were going. Children were physically active through play. Now more than ever, children are becoming complacent. They would prefer to play inside on a game console or computer rather than hang out with friends and play outside. It has been found that childhood obesity has a direct correlation with the overuse of electronic devices and children who live sedentary lifestyles (Granich et al., 2011). Barriers, such as a lack of parental involvement and unsupervised leisure time, have allowed adolescents the freedom to spend their time overly engaged in screen time activities and less involved in daily recommended physical activity (PA) (Abarca-Sos et al., 2016). The purpose of this synthesis was to review the literature on effective strategies for reducing sedentary lifestyles in adolescent youth
Factors Impacting Enjoyment in Physical Education for Children with Disabilities
No full textStudents with disabilities have lower levels of physical activity compared to typically developing peers, which can impact the development of motor competence needed to enjoy lifelong physical activity. Enjoyment has been linked participation in physical activity. Thus, the purpose of this synthesis was to discover factors that impact enjoyment in physical education for children with disabilities. After a thorough search of the available literature, 10 research articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the critical mass. Factors contributing to enjoyment in physical education for children with disabilities were intrinsic and extrinsic. Extrinsic factors contributing to enjoyment included interaction with peers and teachers while intrinsic factors included perceived motor ability and activity preference. Recommendations for teachers to increase enjoyment in physical education for students with disabilities includes using affective inclusive practices, creating a positive environment, and increasing teacher readiness and attitude. Future research should be done on how to provide appropriate training to current teachers and students in physical education teacher education programs to increase levels of enjoyment in physical education for students with disabilities
CAN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BENEFIT MENTAL HEALTH? A SYNTHESIS OF LITERATURE
No full textThe purpose of this synthesis is to examine the benefits of physical activity, as opposed to prescription medication, on mental health, specifically the diagnosis of depression and anxiety. Within this synthesis there is research done showing data of overprescribing and a lack of healthy treatment options from this generation’s medical professionals. The studies reviewed within the critical mass highlight many factors bringing positive data to using physical activity as a treatment for depression and anxiety in many different types of ways. Studies were reviewed through the length of intervention, type of intervention, based on participant’s symptoms and medication levels. The participants were looked at through the course of using physical activity through their knowledge/interest of activity, ideas for activity, guidance for activity etc. in the hopes that physical activity will become a lifelong treatment option for their diagnosis as opposed to prescription medication. It is the hope that future research continues to gather data to support this topic and spread awareness of it for a healthier future for both the mind and the body.
Keywords: [physical activity, mental health, depression/anxiety, medication, overprescribing, symptoms, positive
Does Reducing Supervision for Low-risk Probationers Jeopardize Community Safety?
No full textTHE NUMBER OF individuals on community supervision in the U.S. far surpasses those incarcerated. Of the 6.6 million adults in 2016 under correctional control, more than 4.5 million (68 percent) were serving a term of community supervision Eighty-one percent of the individuals placed on community supervision were probationers ( With large numbers of individuals supervised on probation, agencies must explore how to allocate resources more wisely, all while meeting the mandate for enhanced public safety
Equasher: The educational app designed to support the concept of equality in equation solving
No full textEquation solving is an essential skill that gains complexity as students progress through secondary mathematics. Many students struggle to learn the basic principles of solving equations. Others have difficulties working with specific types of expressions and equations. Equasher, an interactive application that provides real-time feedback to support problem solving, was created to address these challenges. Equasher is a fully functional calculator for solving equations designed to foster conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Equasher aims to reduce the user’s cognitive load and eliminate errors in algebraic manipulation so that the user can develop feasible equation solving strategies. Secondary mathematics teachers could implement Equasher as a tool to guide inquiry, promote self-reflection, or accommodate students with disabilities
Government Mini Lesson - The Executive Branch
Full text linkThis mini-lesson outlines the presentation of materials to students regarding the Executive Branch of government. It includes a facilitator\u27s guide, a list of materials, student/parent guide, and student performance. See the additional file for the student activity packet
Orlo A. Derby, interviewed by Bruce Leslie
Full text linkDr. Orlo A. Derby served on the Brockport faculty from 1941 to 1974. He came to Brockport Normal in June 1941 as an Instructor of English. He held that position until June 1942 when he left to serve in the army. In June 1946, after he served as an Infantry Captain, he came back to Brockport, then the Brockport State Teachers College, as an Assistant Professor of Education. In 1948 he received a full professorship position. From 1969 to 1971 he served as Director of Graduate Programs for the Development of Curriculum and Instruction