to enable students identify advanced vocabulary words in literature, and to enable students understand the meanings of vocabulary words. To achieve these objectives, the teacher utilized graphic organizers and musical pieces with advanced vocabulary words. Student responses was measured through examining his/her involvement in the classroom and using a test that was completed at the end of the lesson.
Through incorporating musical pieces and graphic organizers in the classroom, the teacher utilized multisensory instructional approach. Students color coded text to identify advanced vocabulary words. They also listened to musical pieces and discussed advanced vocabulary words used in the music. They also engaged in reading and writing exercises geared toward identifying these words and created clay sculptures… Continue Reading...
examples and contextual formats (such as instructional tests and aids) in an attempt to promote better understanding of research approaches. The graphic organizers utilized in the text enable the reader to follow through. Overall, the authors largely succeed in their in their attempt to provide an overview of research methodology. Thanks to this text, educators now have sound framework for the proper examination of various concerns that they deem relevant in the school or class setting.
Patton, M.Q. (2002). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
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contrasts to the other country at similar times in history. Complete the graphic organizer with your research notes and sources.
Autism in the United States
Policies in the United States changed towards granting more grants to autism research to understand what may cause autism and what can be done to diagnose autism earlier. In 1997, NAAR awarded three grants ($150,000) to help five scientists research autism. That same year the Autism Genetic Research Exchange was founded by CAN. As more and more organizations sprang up to research autism, people now understand what autism is and how to diagnose it. Instead of autism… Continue Reading...
