Chapter 6: The Growing Pains of Change: A Case Study of a Third-Grade Teacher

1996 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Coffin Koch
Keyword(s):  
Third Grade ◽  
Grade Teacher ◽  
Growing Pains

Effective Collaboration at Central Elementary School

1992 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Chisler Borsch ◽  
Ruth Oaks
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
Collaborative Effort ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Grade Teacher ◽  
Effective Collaboration

This article discusses a collaborative effort between a speech-language pathologist and a regular third grade teacher. The overall goal of the collaboration was to improve communication skills of students throughout the school. The factors that contributed to making the collaboration a success are discussed.

scholarly journals Freshmen and Third Grade Students Perceptions on Their Soft Skills Acquirement in The Use of Collaborative Learning in English Classroom

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Nia Nuryanti Permata
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Third Graders ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
Classroom Activity ◽  
The Third ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Third Grade Students ◽  
English Classroom

It is said that soft skills are needed to have a successful life and career for students and can be trained in classroom by conducting collaborative learning. Then, polytechnic students have collaboration learning in their English classroom activity which is useful for their soft skills achivements. However, the students which have different level can have different perceptions on it. This research tries to compare students’ perceptions on their soft skills acquirement in the use of collaborative learning in English classroom in a state polytechnic. The first group is the freshmen, meanwhile the second group is the third grade students of Diploma 3. The study employs a qualitative research design, which is a case study. The data are gained from questionnaire, then observation and interviews are used to triangulate the data. The findings show that the freshmen perceive that they acquire soft skills in 90.9%, meanwhile the third graders are in 84.9%. This concludes that freshmen soft skills acquirement is higher than the third graders. It is recommended that collaborative learning method should be continued to develop the students’ soft skills, and the type of collaborative learning should be more appropriate for different grades of students. 

scholarly journals Teaching Vocabulary Through Picture Cards in Islamic Elementary School A Case Study in Nida Suksa School, Thailand

MADRASAH ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-38
Author(s):  
Like Raskova Octaberlina ◽  
Ida Fitri Anggarini
Keyword(s):  
Middle Level ◽  
School Level ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
Limited Time ◽  
Text Book ◽  
The Third ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
High Level ◽  
Primary School Level

Abstract. Nowdays, english as a subject learned in primary school level. Its because the important of english towards the student. This study was conducted aimed to know the influence of Picture Cards in teaching vocabulary to the third grade of Nida Suksa School, Thailand. The subjects of the research were students in the third grade. The researcher only took nine students in different abilities from a high level (3/1), middle level (3/2), and low level (3/3). The instrument used by the researcher was an interview. The result showed that the students still had difficulty in understanding the texts because of having a lack of vocabulary, long texts, and limited time to analyze the text in answering the question. The students studied vocabulary through Picture Cards, and they learned vocabulary tests from text book. Furthermore, the finding of this study was: Picture Cards is able to increase and enrich their vocabulary and their knowledge. The implication of Pictures Cards can motivate students to understand the text. Therefore, they can understand many texts in vocabulary tests.Keywords: Teaching Vocabulary, Picture Cards 

scholarly journals HYBRID LEARNING DALAM PEMBELAJARAN KOSA KATA BAHASA ARAB PADA ANAK BERBANTUAN MEDIA AL-MUTHO

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Nuril Mufidah ◽  
Umi Salamah ◽  
Imroatul Muthoharoh ◽  
M. Irfan Islamy
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Hybrid Learning ◽  
Alternative Media ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Third Grade Students ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

This study aims to develop learning media in the form of videos called "Al-Mutho" videos on Haalatul Hadiiqoh material in third-grade students of elementary school. This is qualitative descriptive research and type of case study that aims to determine students' perceptions in using ‘Al-Mutho” videos. The results showed that students felt happier and eager to learn vocabulary (mufrodat) by using the video "Al-Mutho." Also, students are also able to remember ten new vocabulary words that are taught in one time face to face. This can be seen from the ability of students to answer the questions given quickly and precisely. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the video "Al-Mutho" can be used as an alternative media for mufrodat learning in Arabic for elementary schools. 

Let It Go

2017 ◽  
pp. 130-146
Author(s):  
Yonty Friesem ◽  
Brien J. Jennings ◽  
Carol Prest
Keyword(s):  
Literacy Practices ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Media Specialist ◽  
Media Production ◽  
Library Media Specialist ◽  
Library Media ◽  
Grade Teacher ◽  
Multimedia Production ◽  
Support Team

This case study introduces a two-year process in which a fourth grade teacher working with a library media specialist experienced a successful integration of digital and media literacy practices. During that time the fourth grade teacher adopted a less protectionist approach by having her students explore different multimedia production projects to enhance their learning in social studies. This book chapter introduces the process of both the fourth grade teacher as she explored new instructional strategies to incorporate media production and the Common Core State Standards and the library media specialist as a support team member. The standards index and its media production application can help educators integrate media production into their classrooms. This case study can help promote media production activities as they foster 21st century skills in elementary students.

Jen's Story

2019 ◽  
pp. 123-133
Author(s):  
Chiu-Yin Wong ◽  
Wendy A. Harriott
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Gifted And Talented ◽  
English Language ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Grade Teacher ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Talented Students

This chapter describes the experiences of a first grade teacher who was classified as gifted and talented during her school years. Currently, she teaches classes with a diverse group of students (e.g., English language learners, gifted and talented students). Adopting a qualitative case study method, the authors conducted an in-depth interview with the teacher and share her story related to how her giftedness affects and enhances her professional work as an educator. Further, this chapter illustrates the teacher's story related to her personal interactions and relationships. Finally, based on the literature, implications for other educators who are gifted and talented are discussed.

Let It Go

2017 ◽  
pp. 245-261
Author(s):  
Yonty Friesem ◽  
Brien J. Jennings ◽  
Carol Prest
Keyword(s):  
Literacy Practices ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Media Specialist ◽  
Media Production ◽  
Library Media Specialist ◽  
Library Media ◽  
Grade Teacher ◽  
Multimedia Production ◽  
Support Team

This case study introduces a two-year process in which a fourth grade teacher working with a library media specialist experienced a successful integration of digital and media literacy practices. During that time the fourth grade teacher adopted a less protectionist approach by having her students explore different multimedia production projects to enhance their learning in social studies. This book chapter introduces the process of both the fourth grade teacher as she explored new instructional strategies to incorporate media production and the Common Core State Standards and the library media specialist as a support team member. The standards index and its media production application can help educators integrate media production into their classrooms. This case study can help promote media production activities as they foster 21st century skills in elementary students.

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