Date of Award
1992
Document Type
Practicum-NSU Access Only
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Chlld and Youth Studies
Advisor
Roberta Schomburg
Keywords
adaptive learning, adaptive testing, creative teaching, discovery, educational programs, experiential, family involvement, Individualized, informal assessment, learning centers, learning environments, multisensory, parent, parental influence cost-effective, teaching delivery systems
Abstract
The writer designed cost-effective, adaptable and developmentally appropriate learning packet activities to meet the differing needs of students in the kindergarten classroom and the home environment. Students chose a learning packet to take home each week and through collaboration with parents, attitudes toward learning and achievement efforts of students were improved. Opportunities for students, parents, and teachers to work together increased the quality of educational activities offered in the home and school.
Materials considered for use were designed by incorporating the logic of children's thinking skills at different stages of development. Positive feedback of student success was provided for students and parents. A $1,000 grant was awarded the writer to purchase additional materials.
Student success and achievement were further increased by parent volunteers assisting in learning center activities offered in each classroom. Parents were trained in the developmental teaching process with appropriate expectations for students. Administrators, teachers and parents were gratified by the progress of meaningful student learning.