Concurrent Sessions
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Implementing a Crucial Aspect of Multicultural Education: How to Use Children's Books to Reach Every Child's Potential
This session discusses the use of multicultural children's books to reach every child's potential and the importance of applying this crucial aspect of multicultural education.
Hani Morgan, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
The Changing Diversity of the Classroom: Immigrant Children in American Schools
Increasing numbers of immigrant children are attending American schools. This presentation suggests how a strong partnership between immigrant parents, children and teachers can result in a triumphant academic and social experience for young children.
Christopher White, Florida Gulf Coast University, Naples, FL
Social Studies Clubs in Elementary After-School Programs: University Partnerships That Help Students Reach Their Potential and Understand Social Justice Issues
Participants will learn about unique contributions to elementary schools through after-school clubs so that all students, university level and elementary, can reach their full potential.
Sharon Gieselmann, Murray State University, Utica, KY
But This is Math Class: Integrating Literacy Strategies into the Math Instruction
Literacy needs to be regularly integrated in all subject areas. Participants will analyze math texts and problems, discuss potential reading problems, and look at mini-lessons to use with mathematics.
Mary Ellen Bardsley, Niagara University, Buffalo, NY
Taking It to the Streets: Crossing Borders to Build School Community Relations
This qualitative study seeks to engage scholars who prepare educators to consider the implications of conducting home visits in order to encourage educators to consider the impact of race, class, language, gender and culture on student learning, specifically for children from marginalized populations.
Christa Boske, University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Susan McCormack, University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Lillian McEnery, University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX
Kim Heckman, Park Place Elementary School, Houston, TX
Hermelinda Gonzalez, Park Place Elementary School, Houston, TX