Whole language philosophy.

Creative dynamics and literature.

Literature-based, whole language program -- comprehension and vocabulary development -- Intermediate grades.

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This project begins by looking at kindergarten from a historical perspective. It reviews research relating to all-day kindergarten and half-day kindergarten programs. It demonstrates that increased instructional time is beneficial especially for those low-achieving or disadvantaged students.

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Orientador: Kelly Cristiane Henschel Pobbe de Carvalho / Resumo: Esta dissertação apresenta uma proposta metodológica de incentivo à leitura e formação do leitor estético (ECO,2003) Para tanto, realizou-se, pelo viés da dialogia, a recepção do clássico da literatura mundial Alice no país das maravilhas (2002), de Lewis Carroll, e da obra contemporânea Alice no espelho (2006), de Laura Bergallo, com 24 alunos de 7ºano C do Ensino Fundamental II, atendidos pela escola EE Mauricio Milani do município Echaporã, SP. Para fundamentar a proposta de trabalho com leitura e recepção, buscou-se respaldo teórico nos conceitos de letramento de Geraldi (2014), Kleiman (2006), Soares (2001), Rojo (2012, 2013, 2015) e Cosson (2009); nos postulados de Bakhtin (2011), que concebe a linguagem como dialógica; e nos aportes da Estética da Recepção e do Efeito (JAUSS, 1994; ISER, 1996 e 1999). Como estratégia para a leitura e recepção das obras em tela, utilizou-se em sala de aula o Método Recepcional, preconizado por Maria da Glória Bordini e Vera Teixeira de Aguiar (1993). A opção por essa fundamentação justifica-se, tendo em vista o intuito de formar leitores e ampliar os horizontes de expectativas dos alunos do Ensino Fundamental II. Nesse contexto, foi imprescindível refletir criticamente sobre as atividades pedagógicas de modo a não abordar a literatura apenas pelo enfoque tradicionalista, mas sim, valorizar a leitura literária e a práxis de maneira a propiciar meios para que o aluno se tornasse protagonista do processo de sua própria aprendizagem. Este f... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: This dissertation presents a methodological proposal to encourage reading and the formation of the aesthetic reader (ECO, 2003). To this end, it was held, through dialogue, the reception of the classic of world literature Alice in Wonderland (2002), by Lewis Carroll, and the contemporary work Alice in the mirror (2006), by Laura Bergallo, with 24 students from 7th grade C of Elementary II, attended by the school EE Mauricio Milani of Echaporã, SP. In order to base the work proposal with reading and reception, theoretical support was sought in the concepts of literacy by Geraldi (2014), Kleiman (2006), Soares (2001), Rojo (2012, 2013, 2015) and Cosson (2009); in the postulates of Bakhtin (2011), who conceives language as dialogic; and in the contributions of the Aesthetics of Reception and Effect (JAUSS, 1994; ISER, 1996 and 1999). As a strategy for the reading and reception of the works on canvas, the Receptional Method was used in the classroom, recommended by Maria da Glória Bordini and Vera Teixeira de Aguiar (1993). The option for this rationale is justified, with the intention of forming readers and broadening the horizons of expectations of students in Elementary School II. In this context, it was essential to reflect critically on the pedagogical activities so as not to approach literature only through the traditionalist approach, but rather to value literary reading and praxis in order to provide means for the student to become the protagonist of the process of their ... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

This exploratory, qualitative research explored the extent that course syllabi in the Departments of English in 13 public and 9 private universities in Taiwan reflect the inclusion of syllabus components to promote learning as recommended in the literature in the United States. Research questions included: what components can be inferred from the literature in the U.S. for the recommended components of a course syllabus, for the components for a learning-centered syllabus, and for a model to analyze Bloom's cognitive level of learning? And when these are applied to analyze course syllabi in English courses, are syllabi in these universities congruent with the models? The research identified and analyzed 235 course syllabi from the core courses listed online at these universities. The findings indicated that these syllabi are highly congruent with the syllabus components template; 68% of the syllabi included seven or more of the ten components. Additionally, these syllabi reflect medium congruency with the learning-centered syllabus template. Verbs used in objectives and learning outcomes in different English courses indicate different levels of cognitive learning goals as identified by Bloom's cognitive domain. Additional findings indicate that there was no difference in inclusion of components based on where faculty earned their doctoral degree. This research assumed similarities between higher education in Taiwan and the U.S., conclusions indicate that the course syllabi in Departments of English in Taiwan are congruent with the models recommended in the literature in the U.S.

This thesis proposed the idea of oral interpretation of children's literature as a pedagogical tool in the primary classroom. A group interpretation script entitled "The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss" was compiled for performance in the primary classroom as a viable vehicle for teaching children to understand and appreciate literature. The script was evaluated by qualified teachers in the areas of English, oral interpretation, and elementary education as well as a critical analysis by the author. The thesis concluded that oral communication is necessary in the primary grade and that group interpretation is an exciting way to enhance learning.