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Research
Journal
Read - Think - Write
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Information Effectively in Education
Tricia Ryan, Instructor
Research Journal #1
| Name:
Kimberley Gress |
Section:
ISTC-201-473 |
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Bibliographical
Information
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| Title
of Source: Class Size and Students at Risk |
Full
Name of Author: Jeremy D. Finn |
| Subtitle:
NA |
Journal
Name/ Series Name/ Multi-volume Work/ Page Numbers: Full Book |
| City
and State of Publication: Washington, DC |
Publisher:
National Institute of the Education of At-Risk
Students |
| Date
/ Year of Publication: 1998 |
URL:
NA |
| Date
Retrieved from the Web: NA |
|
| Citation
in APA style: Finn,
Jeremy D. (1998). Class Size & Students at Risk. |
| Interpretation
of the Article |
|
Topic: Small class size and its effects
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What
is the author's main point? The main point the author was trying to make is
that the positive effects of small class sizes are felt by everyone. |
| What
does the author say? The author of this article discusses the effects
of small class sizes on several early grade classrooms. He talks about
many different areas of the country but mainly California were small
class sizes are being implemented. He states that it is a great
advantage to students to be in a small class environment. Also that this
advantage is equally seem in males and females. |
What
do I think? I think that what the author is saying is
correct. After reading the article and statistics stated in it I see
that everyone effected with this change in class size is effected in a
positive way. |
Research
Journal format based partially on information taken from Research Writing,
Using Traditional and Electronic Sources
by Nancy L. Joseph.
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Research Journal #2
| Name:
Kimberley Gress |
Section:
ISTC-201-473 |
|
Bibliographical
Information
|
| Title
of Source: Class Size and Student
Success |
Full
Name of Author:
Joseph F. Haenn |
| Subtitle:
Comparing the Results of Five Elementary Schools Using Small
Class Sizes |
Journal
Name/
Series Name/ Multi-volume Work/ Page Numbers: NA |
| City
and State of Publication: North Carolina |
Publisher:
NA |
| Date
/ Year of Publication: April 1, 2002 |
URL:
http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an
=ED464725&db=eric&tg=AN |
| Date
Retrieved from the Web: March 6, 2003 |
|
| Citation
in APA style: Haenn,
Joseph F. (2002 April 1). Class Size and Student
Success: Comparing the Results of Five Elementary Schools Using Small
Class Sizes. Retrieved March 6,
2003 from ERIC database at http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an=ED464725&db=eric&tg |
| Interpretation
of the Article |
|
Topic: Class size and student success
|
What
is the author's main point? The authors main point was that with a smaller
class size a student can gain knowledge more easily and will in turn
perform higher on assessments. |
| What
does the author say? In this article the author talks about five
schools in Durham, North Carolina where smaller class sizes were being
used. The author discusses how students in these classes were given
assessment tests to see how the smaller class sizes were effecting the
knowledge the students were gaining. It goes onto say that the students
in these smaller classes preformed higher on these assessments then
students in larger classes. |
What
do I think? In my opinion what the author is saying is
correct. By viewing the data collected at the North Carolina schools I
can clearing see the increase in assessment performance. Although only
five schools participated in this survey I believe that this outcome or
a similar one would be seen if smaller class sizes were implemented
anywhere. |
Research
Journal format based partially on information taken from Research Writing,
Using Traditional and Electronic Sources
by Nancy L. Joseph.
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Research Journal #3
| Name:
Kimberley Gress |
Section:
ISTC-201-473 |
|
Bibliographical
Information
|
| Title
of Source: Observing
Life in Small-Class Size Classrooms |
Full
Name of Author: Patrick Harman, P. Egelson, Art Hood, & Debbie
O'Connell |
| Subtitle:
NA |
Journal
Name/ Series Name/ Multi-volume Work/ Page Numbers:
NA |
| City
and State of Publication: North Carolina |
Publisher:
NA |
| Date
/ Year of Publication: April 1, 2002 |
URL:
http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an
=ED465724&db=eric&tg=AN |
| Date
Retrieved from the Web: March 6, 2003 |
|
| Citation
in APA style: Harman, P., Egelson, P., Hood, A., &
O'Connell, D. (2002 April 1). Observing Life in Small-Class Size
Classrooms. Retrieved March 6, 2003 from ERIC database at
|
| Interpretation
of the Article |
|
Topic: Life in small-class size classrooms
|
What
is the author's main point? The overall point the author was stating was that
a smaller classroom environment is a very supportive place for a
learner. |
| What
does the author say? The author of this article discusses a study that
was conducted to view the effects of small class size on student’s
time on tasks, academic focus in the classroom, and types of
interactions between teachers and students, and students and students.
This study took place at two long term class reduction sites. The author
explains that at these two sites students on task times and academic
focus were consistently higher. |
What
do I think? I also think that with a smaller class the
environment would be much more supportive. When there are less children
in a classroom each student can receive a larger amount of one on one
time with the teacher. When there is more one on one time for a student
they are better able to understand what they are expected to learn
because more of their questions will be answered. Also with more one on
one time the teacher can assure that every student comprehends the
information being taught in the class. |
Research
Journal format based partially on information taken from Research Writing,
Using Traditional and Electronic Sources
by Nancy L. Joseph.
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Research Journal #4
| Name:
Kimberley Gress |
Section:
ISTC-201-473 |
|
Bibliographical
Information
|
| Title
of Source: Small Classes, Small Schools: The Time Is Now |
Full
Name of Author: P. Wasley |
| Subtitle:
NA |
Journal
Name/
Series Name/ Multi-volume Work/ Page Numbers: Educational
Leadership v59 n5 p6-10 Feb 2002 |
| City
and State of Publication: NA |
Publisher:
NA |
| Date
/ Year of Publication: February 1, 2002 |
URL:
http://search.epnet.com/direct.asp?an
=EJ640897&db=eric&tg=AN |
| Date
Retrieved from the Web: March 6, 2003 |
|
| Citation
in APA style: Wasley, P.(2002 February 1). Small Classes,
Small Schools: The Time Is Now. Educational Leadership, 59, 6-10.
Retrieved March 6, 2003 from ERIC database at
|
| Interpretation
of the Article |
|
Topic:
Small classes and small schools
|
What
is the author's main point? The main point the author was trying to prove is
that small class and school size are very important. |
| What
does the author say? The author of this article explains why he feels
class size and school size are so important. The author was once a
teacher so personal experience plays a role in this article. Also a
study of eight teachers in Chicago is discussed in this article. |
What
do I think? I agree with the author when he says that small
class size and small school size are very important. I agree because
more individual attention can be given to every student in cases like
this which can be very beneficial to the learner. |
Research
Journal format based partially on information taken from Research Writing,
Using Traditional and Electronic Sources
by Nancy L. Joseph.
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