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		Homeschooling and Socialization of Children
		11221 Reads Homeschooling and Socialization of Children Homeschooling is defined by Preiss (1989) as "the educational alternative in which parents/guardians assume the primary responsibility for the education of their children." This Digest will offer some background information on homeschooling and discuss conflicting viewpoints culled from research on the socialization of home-schooled children. Read more... (8864 bytes more)


		Science Misconceptions Research and Some Implications for the Teaching of Science to Elementary School Students
		20693 Reads Science Misconceptions Research and Some Implications for the Teaching of Science to Elementary School Students In July, 1983, an international seminar on misconceptions in science and mathematics was held at Cornell University (Helm and Novak, 1983). Fifty-five papers were presented and 118 people registered for the seminar. The proceedings of this conference were published, with the papers grouped according to primary emphasis: theoretical and philosophical perspectives (8 papers), instructional issues (9 papers), research and methodological issues (12 papers), historical and epistemological perspectives (5 papers), elementary school science (2 papers), physics (11 papers), biology (6 papers), chemistry (1 paper), and mathematics (5 papers). A second international seminar is scheduled for the summer of 1987, also at Cornell. Read more... (11763 bytes more)


		Twins in School: What Teachers Should Know
		10360 Reads Twins in School: What Teachers Should Know The incidence of multiple births has increased dramatically in the past two decades. The birth rate for twins, who constitute the most common kind of multiple births, increased 42% from 1980 to 1994 (Lytton, Singh, & Gallagher, 1995). Given this trend, it seems reasonable to assume that many teachers will have twins and other multiple siblings in their classes at some point in their classroom careers. Read more... (9498 bytes more)


		Homeschooling
		8129 Reads Homeschooling Homeschooling -- educating children under the supervision of parents instead of school teachers -- has grown steadily over the past several decades. In an earlier era, many children studied at home. But by the beginning of the twentieth century, schools had become commonplace and states had adopted compulsory school attendance laws. Only a few states allowed homeschooling as an exception to the attendance requirement. A few more required parents only to educate their children, without specifying the means. Read more... (9887 bytes more)


		Science Fairs in Elementary School
		14944 Reads Science Fairs in Elementary School Science fair projects have long been familiar events in schools throughout the country, and they have come to represent science in action, science as inquiry. The investigatory aspect of science fair projects fits wellwith current reform efforts guided by such publications as "Science for All Americans," "Benchmarks for Scientific Literacy," and the "National Science Education Standards." Classroom science is steadily being transformed into a process-driven, inquiry-based area of study, and science fair projects provide additional opportunities for students to become personally and directly involved in scientific investigation. Read more... (5821 bytes more)


		Parenting Style and Its Correlates
		13804 Reads Parenting Style and Its Correlates Developmental psychologists have been interested in how parents influence the development of children's social and instrumental competence since at least the 1920s. One of the most robust approaches to this area is the study of what has been called "parenting style." This Digest defines parenting style, explores four types, and discusses the consequences of the different styles for children. Read more... (11317 bytes more)


		Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics Part 2: Recommendations for the Classroom
		20558 Reads Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics Part 2: Recommendations for the Classroom The number of research studies conducted in mathematics education over the past three decades has increased dramatically (Kilpatrick, 1992). The results from these studies, together with relevant findings from research in other domains, such as cognitive psychology, are used to identify the successful teaching strategies and practices. Read more... (10692 bytes more)


		Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics Part 1: Research Findings
		17254 Reads Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics Part 1: Research Findings The number of research studies conducted in mathematics education over the past three decades has increased dramatically (Kilpatrick, 1992). Research findings indicate that certain teaching strategies and methods are worth careful consideration as teachers strive to improve their mathematics teaching practices. For the classroom implications of the research findings summarized here, please see the companion to this Digest, "Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics, Part 2: Recommendations for the Classroom" Read more... (9489 bytes more)


		Students at Risk in Mathematics: Implications for Elementary
		15868 Reads Students at Risk in Mathematics: Implications for Elementary Schools Two groups of students in schools are learning substantially less mathematics than they should. They are entering the work-force unable to use mathematics effectively, and probably account for a significant amount of the reason national assessment scores in mathematics do not show much improvement. Read more... (9636 bytes more)


		Experiential Learning of Mathematics: Using Manipulatives
		21233 Reads Experiential Learning of Mathematics: Using Manipulatives Experiential education is based on the idea that active involvement enhances students' learning. Applying this idea to mathematics is difficult, in part, because mathematics is so "abstract." One practical route for bringing experience to bear on students' mathematical understanding, however, is the use of manipulatives. Teachers in the primary grades have generally accepted the importance of manipulatives. Moreover, recent studies of students' learning of mathematical concepts and processes have created new interest in the use of manipulatives across all grades. Read more... (10712 bytes more)

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Home > Articles

Educational Articles, Stories, and Research

Homeschooling and Socialization of Children

Science Misconceptions Research and Some Implications for the Teaching of Science to Elementary School Students

Twins in School: What Teachers Should Know

Homeschooling

Science Fairs in Elementary School

Parenting Style and Its Correlates

Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics Part 2: Recommendations for the Classroom

Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics Part 1: Research Findings

Students at Risk in Mathematics: Implications for Elementary Schools

Experiential Learning of Mathematics: Using Manipulatives

Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics
Part 1: Research Findings