Concurrent Sessions
Friday, March 28, 2008
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Reaching Every Child's Potential: Documenting Children's Thinking and Learning
Participants will learn how digital documentation is used to create photo panels, video clips, and portfolios to demonstrate children's thinking and learning.
Jennifer E. Aldrich, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
Sharon L. Lamson, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
Kitty Brant, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
Jodi Meyer-Mork, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
Natalie Tye, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
Standards and the Newly Immigrated Child: Useful Tips from Teachers
Newly immigrated children present an additional classroom dilemma for teachers faced with meeting standards while maintaining balancing in their teacher approaches.
Leah D. Adams, Eastern Michigan University, Ann Arbor, MI
Patricia Hearron, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Concept Exploration Utilizing the Learning Cycle Format
Participants will experience the value of taking ownership of relevant knowledge by utilizing the learning cycle format focusing on concept exploration and invention.
Nancy L. Gallenstein, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC
Scaffolding Kindergarten Students' Reading, Writing, and Mathematical Literacy Through Storybooks
Through this literature based and interactive session, participants will learn strategies to support early reading, writing, and mathematical literacy. Student samples, quality literature selections and problem posing strategies will be shared.
Mary Napoli, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg, Middletown, PA
Jane Blakely Keat, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg, Middletown, PA
Jane Wilburne, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg, Middletown, PA
The Integration of Science and Literature: Enhancing the Potential of Every Child
This session focuses on the introduction of science concepts through children's literature. Using literature for a hook, students experience science problem-solving activities in real world situations.
Sally Mayberry, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL
Teaching for Learning: Setting the Stage for Success
How do teachers develop classroom environments conductive to learning? Participants will be actively involved in investigating strategies for teaching, organizing classrooms, and ensuring student accountability.
Shirley P. Andrews, Valdosta State University, 1500 N Patterson Street
Mary Ellen Dallman, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Lynn C. Minor, Valdosta State University, 1500 N Patterson Street
Using Dispositions to Monitor the Readiness of Pre-Service Teachers
This presentation focuses on the use of dispositions to monitor and assess pre-service teachers' development as reflective thinkers and readiness to participate in student teaching.
James E. Calder, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Craig Rice, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Zaf Khan, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Connie Jones-Wade, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Prop Buckets for Literacy Development: Engaging Early Learners
Participants will actively explore the use of sensory and dramatic play prop buckets, geared toward the development of language through literacy for the inclusive classroom.
Kathy Van Fleet, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Alyson Bass, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Create the Outdoor Classroom
Content describes a rationale for outdoor learning and provides curriculum integration strategies.
Kathleen G. Burriss, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Strategies for Enabling Children At-Risk for School Failure to Reach Their Full Potential
Participants receive information about specific at-risk casual factors related to school failure including poverty, bullying, parent literacy rate and societal stereotypes.
Clarissa A. Willis East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
Tradition and Modernization in Schools in Namibia and the United States of America: A Comparative Study of Two Systems
Using photographs and stories from their recent student teaching experience in Namibia, the presenters will capture and compare the pedagogy and curriculum in schools in Namibia and the United States of America.
JoAnne Thaves, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Heather Miles, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA