Student Achievement at the Elementary Level
One of the most important assets of a nation is its children. We regard children as precious because they constitute our future. The way in which a nation will develop and be successful in the future is its children. Today, children are even more precious because the very survival of humanity as a whole depends on them. Whether we can survive environmental disasters like global warming and pollution depends not only upon the actions we take today, but also upon the action our children will take in the future towards cleaning up and maintaining a sustainable Earth. The ability of children to become useful and contributing global citizens in the future will depend upon our ability to educate them effectively. The most important years of a child's education occur at the elementary level. This is the formative phase, during which the future of a child's…...

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References

Arlington, R. (2014). The Six Ts of Effective Elementary Literacy Instruction. WETA. Retrieved from:  http://www.readingrockets.org/article/96 

Koeze, P.A. (2007) "Differentiated Instruction: The Effect on Student Achievement in an Elementary School" Master's These and Doctoral Dissertations. Paper 31. Retrieved from:  http://commons.emich.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030&context=theses

In other words, sports participation may actually discourage some children from being physically active.
Another current intervention is to reduce the amount of time that a child spends in front of a screen of some sort. Screens, whether computer screens, video game screens, or television screens all encourage children to be passive recipients of entertainment, rather than active players in a game of some sort. What is fascinating is that merely aiming to reduce screen time seems to be sufficient to help increase child health. The Stanford Student Media Awareness to educe Television (SMAT) classroom program aimed at reducing children's screen time, but did not promote a substitute physical activity for that reduced screen time (obinson, 1999). Simply reducing screen time was linked to reduced BMI, reduced body fat, and reduced waist circumference (obinson, 1999). Presumably, this positive impact of reduced screen time comes as the result of two factors.…...

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References

Ara, I., Vincente-Rodriguez, G., Jimenez-Ramirez, J., Dorado, C., Serrano-Sanchez, J.A., & Calbet, J.A. (2004). Regular participation in sports is associated with enhanced physical fitness and lower fat mass in prepubetral boys. Int. J. Obes Relat Metab Disord, 28, 1585-1593.

LaFontaine, T. (2008). Physical activity: The epidemic of obesity and overweight among youth:

trends, consequences, and interventions. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2(1), 30-36. doi: 10.1177/1559827607309688.

Nettlefold, L., McKay, H.A., Warburton, D.E.R., McGuire, K.A., Bredin, S.S.D., & Naylor, P.J.

The administrators in charge are, in most instances, strict on students and demand for identification documents as an allowance for students to use the restroom. Students who forget their documents can rarely use the restroom.
ecommendations/action plan for improvement

Cafeteria improvement in Lacy Elementary School would help keep it calm, orderly, safe and well managed. Improvement initiatives also help address the various causes of management or behavioral problems. School administrators should undertake initiatives to transform students' behavior while in the cafeteria. All students should enter the cafeteria through the front door. This would create orderliness during breakfast. Expansion of the infrastructure in the cafeteria is important to accommodate many students in every session during lunch. Such expansion would reduce the time allocated for lunch break by half. Apparently, students taking their lunch on the second session find the tables unclean. Improving supervision of students during lunch is important to create orderliness.…...

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References

Kowalski, T. (2002). Planning and Managing School Facilities. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.

Morecock, E., Clary, B., Barnes, R., Murray, N. & Schmitt, L. (2009). The College of William & Mary, School of Education: Training and Assistance Technical Center. Retrieved from:  http://education.wm.edu/centers/ttac/resources/articles/challengebehav/bringcalmtocaf/index.php

Elementary Music School Programs
Music Programs

Music programs in elementary schools are sometimes viewed as discretionary. The scope of curricula seems to grow increasingly broader and deeper with each passing year, and the pressure to meet learning standards is tremendous. Instruction that does not have a direct influence on student and school performance is viewed as optional -- a nice program to have if the school can afford it and if the overall learning goals are being met. This is a naive view. The power of music programs is substantial and sometimes astonishingly transformational. Two perspectives of the benefits of music programs in elementary schools are offered here: One is conventional and addresses the connections to improved brain functioning, while the second perspective focuses on access to music by children in poverty as a mechanism for social change and inclusion.

A Continuum of Benefits

A considerable amount of research has been devoted to…...

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References

18 benefits of playing music. Effective Music Teaching [Website] Retrieved http://www.effectivemusicteaching.com/articles/directors/18-benefits-of-playing-a-musical-instrument/

Alleyne, R. (2009, October 27). Playing a musical instrument makes you brainier. The Telegraph. Retrieved  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/6447588/Playing-a-musical-instrument-makes-you-brainier.html 

Edwards, A. (2010, January). An inspiring and moving film exploring Venezuela's extraordinary musical revolution. Gramophone Editor's Choice. Retrieved  http://www.naxos.com/reviews/reviewslist.asp?catalogueid=2056958&languageid=EN 

El Sistema: Changing lives through music. (2009, February 11). 60 Minutes [Website]. Retrieved  http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/11/60minutes/

Children during their elementary school years are just beginning to develop their basic life habits. Food preferences, health behaviors, safe practices, and enthusiasm for learning are all being integrated into the child's sense of self at this stage. Children are learning to play with others in an empathetic fashion, to take pride in meaningful academic accomplishments, and are beginning to take responsibility for their personal safety and well-being. The developmental psychologist Erik Erikson called this stage one of 'inferiority vs. industry:' "children need to cope with new social and academic demands. Success leads to a sense of competence, while failure results in feelings of inferiority" (Cherry 2013).
One of the delights of teaching this age group is that they can be an active part in designing the classroom to make it a positive environment. For example, at the beginning of the year, the teacher can brainstorm rules for the classroom…...

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References

Alber, R. (2011). Twenty tips for creating a safe learning environment. Edtopia. Retrieved from:

 http://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-create-safe-learning-environment-rebecca-alber 

Cherry, Kendra. (2013). Erik Erikson's stages summary chart. Retrieved from:

 http://psychology.about.com/library/bl_psychosocial_summary.htm

For ESL students, services must be provided to allow them to further their education in English. There are several proven methods to accomplish this goal; the first is to create "buddy systems" within the school, where ESL students are able to find an older or same age student who speaks their native language. This has proven to be the best integration method to allow ESL students at the Elementary school level to begin developing the ability to integrate their native language with English. At the same time, special ESL teachers must be on hand to be able to deal with the inevitable miscommunication issues that will come up for ESL students. Finally, for students with behavioral problems, a much more delicate approach must be taken. At the elementary level, students will not voluntarily admit or seek assistance with behavioral problems, "The appearance of behavioral disorders is increasing dramatically in…...

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Working with ESL and International Students. (2006, October). Retrieved January

22, 2007, from National University Web site:  http://www.nu.edu/Academics/ 

StudentServices/WritingCenter/WritingAcrosstheCurr/WorkingwithESLandInt.html

Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which special training addressing how to effectively identify the correct needs of the students, without the intrusion of personal bias, will improve the academic outcomes of elementary school students. Because this is a quantitative study, academic outcomes will be measured in terms of test scores on a standardized test designed for grades 2 through 4.
esearch Design and Procedure/Data Analysis

This study will use an experimental, quantitative post-test/pre-test design to measure student academic improvement. There will be an experimental group (Group A) and a control group (Group B). Group A will consist of 30 teachers of children grades 2-4 who have been practicing differentiated instruction for one year or less. Group B. will also consist of 30 teachers of children grades 2-4 who have been practicing differentiated instruction for one year or less. The demographic variables between these two…...

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References

Benjamin, A. (2003) Differentiated instruction: A guide for elementary school teachers, Eye On Education, Inc.

Meijnen, G.W. And H. Guldemond (2002) Grouping in primary schools and reference processes, Educational Research & Evaluation, 3, 229-249

Rodriguez, A.J. & Kitchen, R.S. (2005) Preparing mathematics and science teachers for diverse classrooms: promising strategies for transformative pedagogy, Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Tomlinson, C.A. (2001). How to Differentiate instruction for mixed-ability classrooms. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Nutrition and Cognitive Learning Among Elementary School Students -- a Proposal
Many elementary school children are at-risk for poor nutrition. While many children do have good nutritional habits because their families lack money to buy sufficient food, they are not the only group suffering from poor nutrition.

Many children, from all social and economic backgrounds, have enough food yet have diets that are high in fat, sugar, and sodium, resulting in poor nutrition. In addition, as more parents join the workforce, more and more children are solely responsible for their own nutritional habits.

These facts present an enormous risk for elementary school children in the Unites States. In addition to the physical heath issues involved with poor nutrition, research reveals that nutrition affects the cognitive learning abilities of children, as well.

This proposal for a complete research project will concentrate on the link between nutrition and cognitive learning during the elementary school years,…...

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Bibliography

American Dietetic Association (ADA). (1995). School-based nutrition programs and services -- Position of ADA, SNE, and ASFSA. ADA, 95:367-369.

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e will include studies concerning memory recall in elementary students.
Androes et al. (2000) asserts that memory recall is essential to reading comprehension in elementary students. The authors insists that reading comprehension is defined as the capacity to understand and recall the details, sequence, and meaning from written material (Androes et al. 2000; Klein 2000). Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill that is one of the critical elements of any primary-level education (Androes et al. (2000). Many researchers have argued that teaching techniques that include the fine arts should be abandoned. However, other research has suggested that the techniques aid in the improvement of memory recall and reading comprehension. In addition, a great deal of research has found a correlation between arts education and academic achievement on every level including reading comprehension (Androes et al. (2000). To further explore this correlation the authors conducted research to examine the impact of…...

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Works Cited

Amrhein P.C., Bond J.K., Hamilton D.A. (1999)

Locus of control and the age difference in free recall from episodic memory Journal of General Psychology, Retrieved July 16 at  http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2405/is_2_126/ai_55084248 

Anderson, J.R. (1990). Cognitive psychology and its implications. New York: Freeman.

Androes, K., Rose, D.S., Parks, M., & Mcmahon, S.D. (2000). Imagery-Based Learning: Improving Elementary Students' Reading Comprehension with Drama Techniques. The Journal of Educational Research, 94(1), 55..

The Court then obliged schools to take steps to overcome language barriers in order to give all children equal access to the curriculum. This was endorsed by the Equal Educational Opportunity Act of 1974.
None of the implemented laws require a specific methodology for instruction in schools, but civil rights laws do require that all children receive equal opportunities. pecifically, this requirement is enforced by the further requirements of theoretically sound research-based programs, resources to implement the programs, and standards and procedures for evaluating the program as well as changes to ensure effectiveness. Current initiatives to eliminate bilingual education are thus unconstitutional by all definitions of the American ideal and civil rights.

Legislation Regarding Bilingual Education

As seen above, several legislative acts have been implemented in order to ensure the constitutional administration of bilingual education in the United tates. The Bilingual Education Act of 1968 for example was the first major reformative…...

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Education Week. "Three Types of Effective Bilingual Education." Region VII Comprehensive Center, 2004. http://www.helpforschools.com/ELLKBase/tips/ThreeTypesofBilingualEducation.shtml

Genesee, Frend. "Bilingual Education Programs: A Cross-National Perspective." In Journal of Social Issues, Winter 1999. Database: Findarticles.com

Gillingham, Ashley H. " Second Language Learners in the Northfield Elementary Schools." St. Olaf College, 15 May 2002.  http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/sociology/OtherLinks/373final_papers_2002/second_language.html

elementary school assistant principal. The qualifications entail having a Master's degree from an accredited school, certification in Educational Leadership, Administration and Supervision, Professional School Principal, or School Principal, at least three years of classroom teaching and/or administrative experience, and lastly, must meet requirements from the NCLB. Assistant principals must possess knowledge of regulations, policies, and laws that govern education in both city and state systems. They must possess the knowledge of supervision and scheduling and have the ability to prioritize, plan, and organize. Data they collect must be implemented into the decision-making process involving budgetary and supervisory responsibilities. Assistant principals report to the school principal and must handle the processes of an elementary school.
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The reason why I chose the position of assistant principal in an elementary school is because I enjoy the position of leader. I feel I can keep a school running well by implementing sound policy and…...

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References

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change management strategy can ensure organizational success. Change is inevitable, as internal and external forces will impact organizations continually, requiring ongoing adjustments and assessments. As Nguyen Huy & Mintzberg (2003) point out, "resistance to change is bad," because resistance is a futile exercise in clinging to what will no longer work (p. 79). The goal is not to generate forces of change unnecessarily but to recognize when change is needed, what kinds of change, and how to steer the organization in the right direction to successfully navigate the new playing field. As Morgan (2006) points out, some organizations even thrive on change, particularly when change becomes part of the ways employees use their critical and creative thinking to continually collaborate on new ideas and directions for the organization. Unfortunately, the case study of the elementary school is one that highlights the need for change-resistant organizations to inject new life…...

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References

Kotter, J.P. & Schlesinger, L.A. (2008). Choosing strategies for change. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved online:  https://hbr.org/2008/07/choosing-strategies-for-change 

Morgan, G. (2006). Images of Organization. Thousand Oaks: Sage.

Nguyen Huy, Q. & Mintzberg, H. (2003). The rhythm of change. MIT Sloan Management Review.

Professional Interview Analysis
This is in an interview of a lead teacher with extensive experience in public relation, administration and educating. She oversees the formulation and implementation of standards and policies in her school. Since she works in management, per of her job is ensuring that educators working in the school are sufficiently motivated to work. This interview gives a glimpse of all it takes to run a school. It gives insights into the challenges educators might face as they seek to impart knowledge on their students. It presented a great opportunity to also learn about the necessary qualities a lead educator needs to adopt to ensure that the institution they work in is a success.

The lead teacher, Gladys -- not her real name, is a very accomplished professional. She has extensive experience in education, school systems and student issues. She holds a bachelor's degree in education and has participated in…...

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References

Arends, R. (2014). Learning to teach. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Danielewicz, J. (2014). Teaching selves: Identity, pedagogy, and teacher education. SUNY Press.

Matthews, M. R. (2012). Changing the focus: From nature of science (NOS) to features of science (FOS). In Advances in nature of science research (pp. 3-26). Springer Netherlands.

Moran, R. T., Abramson, N. R., & Moran, S. V. (2014). Managing cultural differences. Routledge.

Granted, she was fortunate that Goldenberg is a noted school change advocate and author. However, if he had not been at the school, she may have been able to find someone else well versed in reform. The important element is collaboration with others who have a knowledge base.
The other important aspect of this article was the example of how the teachers were involved and the results that came from this change. Based on the increased scores of the students, it is easily recognized that there was a fundamental change in the teachers' instruction. Lastly, this article showed that not all changes end in "happy ever after" results. Unfortunately, the changes were not continued from one generation of teachers to the next.

There are a few elements that are missing in this article. The first is what happened to Sullivan and her involvement with this school change. Did she leave, and…...

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References

Tinsley, R. (2006) Successful School Change. Catholic Education 10(1), 115-117

They predict age and gender variations relate to bullying concerns. Of the 25 cartoons implemented in the study, two depict characters with different shades of skin color where skin color appeared to be an issue. One cartoon relating to sexual orientation was not used in several countries. Smith et al. report Olweus to assert bullying to be characterized by the following three criteria:
1. It is aggressive behavior or intentional "harmdoing"

2. which carried out repeatedly and over time

3. In an interpersonal relationship characterized by an imbalance of power. (Smith et al., 2002, p. 1120)

In their study, Smith et al. (2002), participating researchers in the 14 countries to completed the following

1. Listed and selected bullying terms as well as social exclusion in the applicable language.

2. Used fundamental focus groups with participating children to confirm usage and extensive comprehensive of terms.

3. Using cartoons, sorted tasks to describe ways terms relating to bullying…...

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REFERENCES

Anti-Bullying programs for schools. (2009). NoBully.com. Retrieved March 3, 2010 from  http://www.nobully.com/index.html 

Beaty, L.A., & Alexeyev, E.B. (2008). The Problem of School Bullies: What the Research Tells Us. Adolescence, 43(169), 1+. Retrieved March 3, 2010, from Questia database:  

There are many reasons why it is important for school counselors to focus on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in elementary school.  Doing so gives children the best chance of success academically and socially, as children with ADHD can have a very difficult time working within the rigid structure of the average school day.  Children who are not diagnosed with ADHD, but who experience it, are often treated like they are “bad” kids, which not only causes them to fall behind academically, but can also stigmatize them with their peers.  With appropriate interventions, which....

Topic 1: The Impact of Action Research on Teacher Development

How does action research empower teachers to improve their instruction and student learning?
Examine the role of action research in fostering reflective practice and self-directed learning for teachers.
Analyze how action research supports teachers in identifying and addressing challenges in their classrooms.

Topic 2: Action Research as a Catalyst for School Improvement

Describe how action research can facilitate data-driven decision-making in schools.
Explore the transformative potential of action research in addressing systemic issues and improving school culture.
Analyze the impact of action research on school leadership, collaboration, and student outcomes.

Topic 3:....

History is the study of the past, including events, people, and societies from before the present time. It is important to study history because it helps us to understand how the world we live in today came to be. By learning about past events and their impact, we can make more informed decisions about the present and the future.

Christopher Columbus, Native Americans, the Pilgrims, and slavery are all important topics in American history. However, the way these topics have been portrayed in history textbooks and classrooms has often been biased and incomplete. Historians like Howard Zinn and James Loewen have....

1. The Impact of Multi-Syllable Interventions on Reading Comprehension in Elementary School Students
2. Exploring the Effectiveness of Multi-Syllable Intervention Strategies for Students with Dyslexia
3. The Importance of Early Intervention for Developing Multi-Syllable Decoding Skills in Young Learners
4. Implementing Multi-Syllable Intervention Programs in ESL Classrooms: Challenges and Strategies
5. A Critical Analysis of Different Approaches to Multi-Syllable Intervention in Special Education Settings
6. Examining the Role of Teacher Training in the Success of Multi-Syllable Intervention Programs
7. The Relationship Between Phonological Awareness and Multi-Syllable Intervention Success
8. Using Technology to Enhance Multi-Syllable Intervention in the Classroom
9. Developing a Comprehensive Multi-Syllable Intervention Plan for Struggling Readers
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