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Investigating Best Practices in Teaching the Humanities
Mon, April 16, 10:35am to 12:05pm, Vancouver Convention Centre, Floor: Second Level, West Room 217&218Session Submission Type: Paper Session
Abstract
This paper session brings researchers together to showcase their findings in the areas of PK-12 education in the humanities and other content areas. Key questions to be considered include: What are the best instructional practices and procedures in fostering a meaningful learning experience? And, what role does teacher dispositions and culture play in student learning?
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Ethnic Identity in Education: Using What We Know to Improve Education for All Children - Andre J. Branch, San Diego State University
Incorporating Humor as Part of Pedagogy in Foreign Language Middle School Classrooms - Manuela Maria Wagner, University of Connecticut; Mary E. Yakimowski, University of Connecticut; Eduardo Urios-Aparisi, University of Connecticut
Two Teachers, One School: Higher Value-Added Instruction and Writing Development with African-American Middle School Students - Chandra L. Alston, University of Michigan
Toward “Full-Fledged Authoring”: The Role of Expert K-4 Teachers in Content and Mechanics Integration - Daniel Meier, San Francisco State University
A Content Analysis of Young Adult Literature Research in the 21st Century - Amanda L. Nolen, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Judy Hayn, University of Arkansas at Little Rock