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- AN EXPLORATION OF SONG AS A STRATEGY TO ENGAGE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS DURING SOCIAL STUDIES LESSONS.
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Rome, Morgan, Jennings-Towle, Kelly, University of Central Florida
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The purpose of this thesis is to explore how curriculum-related songs provide an engaging atmosphere for elementary students learning social studies concepts. The investigation done for this thesis examines the resources available to teachers in terms of songs to be used for pedagogical engagement of social studies lessons. Through research and video analyzations it can be concluded that students are overall intrigued by the usage of songs in their social studies lessons. During the social...
Show moreThe purpose of this thesis is to explore how curriculum-related songs provide an engaging atmosphere for elementary students learning social studies concepts. The investigation done for this thesis examines the resources available to teachers in terms of songs to be used for pedagogical engagement of social studies lessons. Through research and video analyzations it can be concluded that students are overall intrigued by the usage of songs in their social studies lessons. During the social studies lessons observed in the video analyzations, the elementary students are focused, exhibit positive body language, participate, and have fun. Since engagement is documented within the analyzed videos and supported through others' research to be beneficial for students, this thesis researched and found a place for songs in elementary social studies lessons. Since there are a lack of current social studies resources that contain a musical element, eight social studies lesson plans were produced specifically for this thesis to demonstrate how songs can be implemented into the elementary curriculum to engage students.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2018
- Identifier
- CFH2000302, ucf:45792
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000302
- Title
- THE INTEGRATION OF MUSIC IN AN ELA CLASSROOM: CREATING PEDAGOGICAL PARODIES FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.
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Smith, Doranna, Jennings-Towle, Kelly, University of Central Florida
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The intent of this thesis is to capitalize the effects of using music as a tool in tandem with English language arts in order for students to improve their ELA skills. Songs are already flooding the Internet and social media; such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Vine, echoing in the background of television broadcasts and commercials, and blasting across radio stations and in public areas like restaurants and malls, classroom lessons tied to current songs, are more apt to resonate with...
Show moreThe intent of this thesis is to capitalize the effects of using music as a tool in tandem with English language arts in order for students to improve their ELA skills. Songs are already flooding the Internet and social media; such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Vine, echoing in the background of television broadcasts and commercials, and blasting across radio stations and in public areas like restaurants and malls, classroom lessons tied to current songs, are more apt to resonate with students in this era. In lieu of subconsciously humming a song by popular artist such as Beyonce, Kanye West, and Taylor Swift, students could accomplish more in a classroom environment while using music as a tool. This includes using music as a tool for learning through reading, as well as teaching writing processes through song.
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- 2017
- Identifier
- CFH2000171, ucf:45993
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000171
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- SURVEYING EDUCATIONS PROFESSIONALS TO EXPLORE HOW TO INCORPORATE TRAUMA EDUCATION IN UCF'S TEACH PREPARATION PROGRAM.
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Doman, Jordan, Jennings-Towle, Kelly, University of Central Florida
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Traumatic events do not discriminate based on economic status, race, culture, or age. This is true for the hundreds of thousands of students who walk into classrooms every day having experienced trauma. Our teachers are then challenged to support these students in a time when their ability to learn may be affected by trauma. The goal of my thesis is to show the need to educate preservice teachers in the University of Central Florida's elementary education teacher preparation program about...
Show moreTraumatic events do not discriminate based on economic status, race, culture, or age. This is true for the hundreds of thousands of students who walk into classrooms every day having experienced trauma. Our teachers are then challenged to support these students in a time when their ability to learn may be affected by trauma. The goal of my thesis is to show the need to educate preservice teachers in the University of Central Florida's elementary education teacher preparation program about students experiencing trauma and how to best support these students. By analyzing existing literature and through interviews with professionals working with children experiencing trauma in and out of the classroom, a quick guide containing the definition of childhood trauma, how it affects the lives of students in elementary classrooms, and best practices to support these students will be constructed. Additionally, this thesis will survey UCF elementary education students preexisting knowledge of childhood trauma and their desire to learn more about the subject. This survey was completed by preservice teachers in the University of Central Florida elementary education preparation program The results of the survey will determine student interest in learning about teaching students who are experiencing trauma, as well as student knowledge of students experiencing trauma. The results from this survey suggest students are interested in learning more on how to support students going through trauma and that their depth of knowledge on the subject can be expanded.
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- 2018
- Identifier
- CFH2000416, ucf:45735
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- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000416
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- EXAMINING THE PERCEPTIVE ROLES OF A SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST IN COLLABORATION WITH EARLY EDUCATORS.
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Cohn, Monique, Jennings-Towle, Kelly, University of Central Florida
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The collaborative efforts between school psychologists and early educators can prepare children for success. Since the first decade of life is such a critical time period, early childhood interventions from birth to the early school grades are receiving widespread attention today as one of the most effective ways to prevent learning difficulties and to promote children�s development and well-being(Reyonlds, 2004). School psychologists should promote the fact that "making schoolsready for all...
Show moreThe collaborative efforts between school psychologists and early educators can prepare children for success. Since the first decade of life is such a critical time period, early childhood interventions from birth to the early school grades are receiving widespread attention today as one of the most effective ways to prevent learning difficulties and to promote children�s development and well-being(Reyonlds, 2004). School psychologists should promote the fact that "making schoolsready for all children" contributes to systems integration among schools and early childhood programs (Bagnato, 2006). This study is important to further examine the roles of current school psychologists and to study their collaborative work with early intervention. Early childhood intervention is defined as the provision of educational, family, health and/or social services during any of the first eight years of life to children who are at risk of poor outcomes because they face socio-environmental disadvantages or have developmental disabilities (Reynolds, 2004). Federal law acknowledges the importance and need for early intervention as The Economic Opportunity and Community Partnership Act of 1974 and subsequent amendments to the law required Head Start programs in each state to serve a minimum of 10% children with disabilities (Hooper & Umansky, 2004). When children are not meeting milestones, early intervention increases the likelihood of success and a more positive later outcome.
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- 2016
- Identifier
- CFH2000070, ucf:45561
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- Document (PDF)
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- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000070
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- UNPLUGGING: A PARENT'S HANDBOOK FOR CHILDREN'S TECHNOLOGY USE.
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Taylor, Victoria R, Gresham, Gina, Jennings-Towle, Kelly, University of Central Florida
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The intent of this thesis is to explore children's technology usage, technology's effects, and what can be done to regulate technology use for children and families. The overuse of technology by children has been proven to be detrimental to a child's emotions and health and wellness. Children need rules and regulations for proper use of technology as well as instruction on how to positively use technology. In a world of growing technologies and the creation of new digital devices, research is...
Show moreThe intent of this thesis is to explore children's technology usage, technology's effects, and what can be done to regulate technology use for children and families. The overuse of technology by children has been proven to be detrimental to a child's emotions and health and wellness. Children need rules and regulations for proper use of technology as well as instruction on how to positively use technology. In a world of growing technologies and the creation of new digital devices, research is needed for assist parents and guardians of children of all ages. This thesis focuses on the negative effects of technology on the developing child and will produce a handbook for parents. The handbook includes a letter to parents, reasons for regulation, guidelines, activities for technology replacement, strategies, and lessons on digital citizenship. This tool for parents is the start to raising responsible digital citizens. With this handbook, parents will gain insight on what they can do for their children and with their children in order to effectively use technology in a positive and beneficial way. The handbook includes a list of books and websites for parents to complete more research and provides an extensive list of activities and guidelines for technology and technology replacement. The purpose of this handbook is help parents to better understand what technology does to their children and how they can work with technology in the most positive and educational ways.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2017
- Identifier
- CFH2000243, ucf:45974
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000243