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Nicole Marie Mullinnix – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The role of student choice reading on engagement and academic achievement from the perspective of teachers is the topic of this study. The problem addressed is that middle school students often struggle with reading due to a lack of engagement in English Language Arts courses. Students and educators are mainly impacted by this problem; however,…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Academic Achievement, Middle School Students, Teacher Attitudes
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Del Favero, Frank – International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 2011
This is an Instructional Module for a course entitled Assessment and Instruction for Educational Leaders addresses classroom assessment and the evaluation of instruction. The goal of this course is to help aspiring educational leaders to develop teacher observation and evaluation skills, better understand the construction of teacher generated…
Descriptors: Reading Lists, Reading, Observation, Leadership Training
Neuman, Susan B. – Early Childhood Today, 2007
The early years are a time of joy and a period of great learning for young children. They are beginning to interact with print and experience the delights of being read to. This article presents the experiences of a kindergarten teacher during her class' independent reading time. Aside from just plain fun, children can acquire a wide range of…
Descriptors: Young Children, Emergent Literacy, Written Language, Creative Thinking
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Frank, Andrew J.; McBee, Matthew T. – Journal of Secondary Gifted Education, 2003
This article examines the process of identity development in gifted adolescents and provides a theoretical and research-based explanation of its importance for influencing achievement and quality of life in adulthood. Teachers, counselors, and parents can use "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (Rowling, 1997) as a springboard into discussion…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Quality of Life, Early Adolescents, Reading Material Selection
Collins, Norma, Comp.; Smith, Carl, Ed. – 1990
Originally developed as part of a project for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on reading programs for gifted readers is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes an overview of the project; a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academically Gifted, Creative Activities, Critical Reading