Carley-Rizzuto, Kerry
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Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Comparative effectiveness of culture-based morning meetings as measured by cultural responsiveness of fourth graders, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Abr
Identifier: b7930250
Abstract
This study implemented the concept of using morning meetings as a delivery method for developing culturally responsive students. The study was conducted in an elementary school in a suburban community in Montgomery County, Maryland. The participants were 37 male and female fourth-grade students with diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. The study was quantitative, employing a treatment/comparison group model where student perceptions of cultural responsiveness were measured by a...
Dates:
2020
Equity in kindergarten readiness : the effects of literacy instruction in gentrified urban preschools, 2023
Item — Call number MU Thesis Pet
Identifier: b7931699
Abstract
Families face adverse experiences in gentrified urban areas, including dangerous living conditions, eviction, and homelessness. Parents and caregivers often work long hours to avoid these outcomes, leaving children with reduced home literacy interactions lacking necessary letter knowledge for kindergarten. This study examines the effectiveness of direct instruction literacy methods for pre-kindergarteners in gentrified urban areas. Similar direct instruction methods in preschools have...
Dates:
2023
Perceptions of paraeducator responsibilities to inform future professional development, 2023
Item — Call number MU Thesis Joh
Identifier: b7931737
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if paraeducators are adequately trained to perform the tasks for which they were hired. In the United States, some classrooms have two adults with students, with the intention of improving instruction. The pairing of a teacher with a paraeducator is meant to alleviate the workload for the teacher. The theory is that two adults should be better than one. This study examined paraeducator qualifications, along with paraeducator and teacher...
Dates:
2023
The effectiveness and impact of a kindergarten readiness program in closing the early childhood transitionary achievement gap, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Jac
Identifier: b7930249
Abstract
Core academic skills acquired in preschool and applied in kindergarten are a strong predictor of future achievement. However, many children transition from preschool to kindergarten with a already-identified achievement gap that is magnified by additional factors such as learning environment and student expectations. Schools that advocate for transitionary readiness should folow systemic pillars to foster student success. These key characteristics provide necessary supports for children...
Dates:
2020
The impacts of inquiry-based STEM instruction in preschool education, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Hal
Identifier: b7930736
Abstract
Preschool education can have positive impacts on child development (Yoshikawa et al., 2016), student outcomes (Van Huizen & Plantenga, 2018) and later academic success (Clark et al., 2010). Educators need to be familiar with and capable of implementing developmentally appropriate practices for young learners to receive quality and impactful preschool instruction. The use of developmentally appropriate practices, such as inquiry-based learning, is crucial to ensuring that young...
Dates:
2021