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Effects of Modified Fluency-Oriented Reading Instruction on African American Boys’ Oral Reading Fluency and Attitudes toward Reading
(2009-02-23)
Reading achievement among boys has been a subject of interest in educational research for several years. Not until the 1990s did the issue of educating boys become nationally and internationally acknowledged as an existing ...
The Impact of Quality Core Curriculum and Georgia Performance Standards on Student Achievement
(2009-02-23)
The state of Georgia is dedicated to leading the nation in improving student achievement (Cox, 2006). The key to making this vision a reality lies in providing a curriculum that will enhance the quality of education. ...
An Examination of Factors Affecting the Acceptance of Innovative Social Studies Curriculum Materials
(2008-09-09)
Although many studies have been conducted that analyze social studies curricula, there is a need for further investigation into the dynamics of social studies curriculum reform projects. This should facilitate an ...
Close, Closer, and Even Closer: Introduction of the Digital Microscope into Elementary (K5) Enrichment and Art Classrooms
(2009-02-23)
This study examines the effect of introducing digital microscopy into two elementary classrooms: Teacher E’s enrichment classes and Teacher A’s art classes. Data were obtained during 2004 by conducting preliminary interviews, ...
Essential Soft Skills for Success in the Twenty-First Century Workforce as Perceived by Alabama Business/Marketing Educators
(2009-02-23)
This study was designed to determine (a) the extent to which Alabama business/marketing educators perceive the importance of specific soft skills for success in the twenty-first century workforce and the integration of ...
Automatic Word Recognition: The Defining Feature of Fluency
(2009-02-23)
This study investigated automatic word recognition as the defining feature of fluency, with speed and expression as results. Fluent readers are able to perform more than one task at a time. They are able to recognize ...
Factors Contributing To Stress In Business/Marketing Educators Resulting From Administration, School Climate, and Resources
(2008-09-09)
This study was designed to identify the level of stress among secondary business/marketing educators relating to administration, school climate, and resources that are associated with stress and to determine if business/marketing ...
Effect of Independent Reading on Fourth Graders' Vocabulary, Fluency, and Comprehension
(2008-09-09)
Acquiring an extensive vocabulary can have an enormous effect on one’s comprehension, fluency, and the ability to speak effectively to others. One way to acquire this widespread vocabulary is through reading a wide array ...
The Effects of Teaching Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension Strategies on the Writing of Developmental English Students in a Community College
(2008-09-09)
The setting for this study was a community college in southeast Alabama, and the purpose was to determine whether the teaching of reading comprehension and critical thinking strategies along with English grammar and writing ...
Job Competencies of Legal Secretaries and Paralegals as Perceived by Selected Members of NALS . . . the Association for Legal Professionals
(2008-09-09)
This national research study was conducted to determine the job competencies needed by legal secretaries and paralegals (or legal assistants). Legal secretaries and paralegals with membership in NALS . . . the association ...