familiar with other low incidence disabilities. I realize that with my new role in a self-contained classroom it is important for me to understand the term Down syndrome and then see how the definition and behavioral traits impact the student, the teacher and the other students in an educational setting. This research paper will provide clinical and anecdotal information on DS with real-life observation of a student with Down syndrome. History of Disorder According to the National Down Syndrome
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the needs of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. In observing students who are a part of the inclusive environment, it is evident that they benefit from social encounters however, in observing their academic progress, in such areas as analysis and critical thinking; it becomes clear that it is important to reevaluate the total inclusion experience. In understanding inclusion, one must become familiar with its definition. Inclusion is an educational approach whereby special need children
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“Educational Outcomes of Tutoring: A Meta-Analysis of Findings” A meta-analysis of findings from 65 independent evaluations of school tutoring programs showed that these programs have positive effects on the academic performance and attitudes of those who receive tutoring. Tutored students outperformed control students on examinations, and they also developed positive attitudes toward the subject matter covered in the tutorial programs. The meta-analysis also showed that tutoring programs have positive
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seeking to “understand individuals’ perceptions of the world” (Bell, 1999, p.7). Other representations of the research process, including one with five stages of research shown in diagrammatic form showing design, sampling, data collection, data analysis and the report are presented by Blaxter et. al. (1999, p.8). This seems to be a rather over-simplification of a long and complex process. Johnson identifies the following “stages of activity which must be worked through in carrying out and completing
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Modeling, Visualization, and Assessment Modeling, visualization, and assessment are three tools that when incorporated properly, can make any classroom successful. Visualization is now being used in several careers. Disciplines such as mechanical design and architecture have traditional utilized drawings such as plans, sections, and elevations as the primary medium for design communication as well as documentation (Guidera, 2010). Highway design engineers now use visualization as an opportunity
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CHAPTER 8: EVALUATING A TEACHER’S CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Point of View 3rd Party Objective To depict and analyze how the teacher applies her instructional management strategy in the classroom in relation to the diverse perspectives of participants in this case Problem What are the good basis and underpinnings in order to effectively evaluate a teacher’s instructional management strategy in the classroom? Areas of Consideration Classroom management is vital to achieving positive
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Demographics My observation took place at Clinton Middle School in Anderson County, Tennessee. CMS serves 651 students Grades 6 through 8. 38% of the students are from families that are economically disadvantaged and 15% of the students have disabilities. 92 % of students are White, 6% are Black and 2% are Hispanic. The class I observed was a Comprehensive Development Class. At Clinton Middle School the Special Education staff provide a continuum of services to students with disabilities. Their
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1.0 Introduction Managerial decision-making has increasingly resorted to scientific ways of tackling the growing complexity and volatility of the business environment today. Decision-making is no longer based largely on experience, observation and gut feel. Decisions are based on well-organized data, which are analyzed with the help of sophisticated techniques. Inputs coming out of such analyses help managers to mitigate risks and emerge with sound business decisions. Managers today require
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Assessment Portfolio and Analysis Carolyn Lake ECE 354 Assessment and Intervention During Early Childhood Instructor Karla Cannon November 13, 2013 Table of Contents Mission statement…………..................................................................3 Partial portfolio…………………………………………………………4 Anecdotal Record Form…………………………………………………….8 Event Sampling Form……………………………………………………….9 My mission is to help the students to advance
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FunTaskSticks: Aligning the games with course outcomes of Physics and Biology for Pre-science students Irma Ahmad1, Suhaiza Hasan2, Nur Azimah Osman3 1UiTM Negeri Sembilan (Malaysia) 2UiTM Negeri Sembilan (Malaysia) 3UiTM Negeri Sembilan (Malaysia) irma@ns.uitm.edu.my, suhaiza@ns.uitm.edu.my, azimah@ns.uitm.edu.my Abstract The demand for increasing the number of students to pass the pre-diploma programmes has boost up the need for active and motivating learning tools. To rouse the
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