As an Advanced Placement Calculus (APC) teacher I have observed many students struggle with the transition from pre-calculus to calculus. Many of these students were successful in algebra, geometry, and even pre-calculus but the concepts of...
Comparative education; Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States -- Cross-cultural studies; Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Japan -- Cross-cultural studies
In recent years, policymakers and academic experts have expressed alarm about the variance between Eastern and Western mathematics achievement. Research reveals that classrooms in the United States are lagging behind their Eastern counterparts....
Classical languages -- Study and teaching (Secondary); Critical pedagogy
This study proposes a rationale for incorporating classical studies, including ancient Greek and Latin language, culture, and history, in American public schools. The field of Classics provides secondary school students with a uniquely wide range...
Qaida (Organization); Terrorism; Political violence; Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- Islam
This research examines the internal and external root causes of terrorism by providing an in depth study of al-Qaeda. After more than ten years of fighting, the war on terror the threat from al-Qaeda still remains. Al-Qaeda cells around the world...
Tick-borne diseases have become a principal public health concern in the United States due to the tremendous increase in human contact with deer. This concern has been reflected in Connecticut as well in recent years. With changing demographic...
High school teachers -- Training of -- United States; High school teaching -- United States
This case study explored and confirmed the effectiveness of a collaborative study group as a method of job-embedded professional development for high school teachers. Data collection and analysis included both quantitative and qualitative methods....
This was a qualitative study documenting a constructivist teaching model, with intermediate level literacy students. Data used determined if Cambourne's Conditions of Learning and Dimensions of Teaching contributed to longitudinal success. Findings...
Art appreciation -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
This study involved the development of a comprehensive art education curriculum for the Professional Studies area of the Molepolole College of Education in Botswana. The curriculum will provide students with the ability to understand and appreciate...
This qualitative inquiry explored student experiences and responses while producing and evaluating computer-generated art. In our highly technological world, art can be digitally rendered. And while students are excited and eager to explore the...
Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321; Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321. Convivio -- Criticism and interpretation; Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321. De vulgari eloquentia -- Criticism and interpretation; Dante Alighieri, 1265-1321. Vita nuova -- Criticism and...
Dante Alighieri wrote the Divina Commedia, a poem of enormous importance in world literature. How did Dante become such a great poet and how did he create such an incredible masterpiece? His personal and political experiences, education and minor...
Media images are extremely powerful forces in modern American society. These images with which we are constantly bombarded by living in a capitalistic society can without a word portray to millions messages of prejudice, love, hate, happiness,...
Hizballah (Lebanon); Arab-Israeli conflict -- 1993- -- Public opinion
This thesis will focus on the 2006 Israel-Hizballah war which began on July 12th, 2006. It will ascertain the American college students' attitude towards the 2006 July War in Lebanon in comparison to the U.S. officials' attitude. The American...
There is a gap in the educational research that investigates the connection between the mathematics skills students learn in school and how they use these skills at the workplace. Students should be able to apply the mathematics skills they...
