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Rating Scales for Qualitative Research
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A 4 page paper discussing several scales intended to measure attitudes and perceptions. Each has benefits depending on the type of measurement being sought, but some have increased potential for introducing researcher bias into the study in which they are used. The purpose here is to discuss the relative merits of the Likert, Thurstone, Semantic Differential and Stapel scales. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSresQualScale.rtf

RE-READING AMERICA
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This 5 page paper utilizes the work of S.B Heath and Gary Columbo on the issue of teaching reading to cultural norms. Examples are given as to how and why this is needed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MBreading.rtf

Reaction Paper: Limited English Proficiency
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A 3 page reaction paper on the article “National Progress Being Made in Serving Students with Limited English Proficiency Department's Title III Biennial Evaluation Report Details Progress.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAlii.rtf

Reading Aloud in to Kindergarten Children
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A 9 page research paper that presents how a student researching this topic might summarize the classroom experience of reading aloud Rosemary Wells' 'The Fisherman and His Wife,' which is a retelling of a Grimms' fairy tale, to a class of Kindergarten students. The writer details this hypothetical experience and suggests topics to be addressed in future presentations of the book. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 00readal.rtf

Reading and Decoding in Early Childhood Education
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This 7 page paper uses a case submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. Language acquisition is discussed with attention to word endings. Ebonics is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA715lge.rtf

Reading And Developmental Disorders
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4 pages in length. Current generations of children with different developmental disorders such as dyslexia and ADD are reaping tremendous benefits that were not available to their historic counterparts. While books have always proven effective in reaching desirable literacy levels, they are no comparison to the overwhelming response educationally challenged children have when learning from computer programs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCReadD.rtf

Reading and Technology in Elementary Schools
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5 pages. Teaching children to read in the elementary classroom is not like it used to be. Today's children are fortunate to have the use of technology in learning their reading skills. The use of computers in the classroom keeps a child's attention span and makes learning to read more fun and exciting. This paper explains why and how technology helps children learn to read in the classrooms of today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JAelread.rtf

Reading and Writing Difficulties
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This 10 page paper looks at this elementary education topic. How to teach reading and writing properly is explored and the importance of individual evaluation when necessary is emphasized. The whole language versus phonics controversy is discussed as well. Dyslexia and other learning disabilities related to reading are included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA406rd.rtf

Reading and Writing: An Analysis of Teaching Methods
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A 15 page paper which presents various methods of teaching the skills of reading and writing. A literature analysis is provided, as well as an analysis of the methods discussed in the literature review. This is followed by a section which presents a proposed method of approach to the subjects from the perspective of a teacher. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: RAreadwrt.wps

Reading Assessment - Nonreader
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A 4 page paper that begins with a scenario of a 3rd grade student who has very poor reading skills. The writer explains how the child is assessed and what program he will participate in. The last part of the essay identifies some of the reading assessments that could be used for such a child. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGrdn3gr.rtf