Writing and reading knowledge of Spanish/English second-generation bilinguals     

Alfredo Ardila  Krystal Garcia  Melissa Garcia  Joselyn Mejia  Grace Vado 《Reading and writing》2017,30(2):387-400

Written bilingualism represents a particular type of bilingualism that is not frequently approached. The aim of this study was to investigate the writing and reading abilities of second-generation immigrants, Spanish–English bilinguals in South Florida. 58 participants (36 females, 22 males; 18–39 years of age) were selected. Both parents were native Spanish speakers and the home language was Spanish; 37 were born in the United States and 21 were born in a Latin American country, but arrived to the US before the age of 10. Equivalent reading and writing tests were administered both in Spanish and English. Performance was significantly higher in English than in Spanish in the following tests: reading aloud (speed and errors), writing sentences, spontaneous writing number of words, and spontaneous writing errors (spelling and grammatical). When comparing those participants born in the US and abroad, no significant differences were found in Spanish, but in English; participants born in the US did better in reading aloud (errors), and spontaneous writing errors (spelling and grammatical). It was concluded that reading and writing abilities are in general higher in English than in Spanish in this group of bilinguals, which is correlated with the language used in the school they attended. This study emphasize the importance to analyze not only oral but also written bilingualism. Toward the future, it would be particularly important to study written bilingualism in other types of bilingualism.  相似文献   

父与子     

Melissa O.Markham 《海外英语》2007,(7):54-55

Steven steeled himself for the conflict to come as his father, Ronald, slowly entered the front door.  相似文献   

Using multilevel modeling to examine the effects of multitiered interventions     

Melissa A. Clements  Daniel Bolt  William Hoyt  Thomas R. Kratochwill 《Psychology in the schools》2007,44(5):503-513

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Development of Automated Scoring Algorithms for Complex Performance Assessments: A Comparison of Two Approaches     

Brian E. Clauser  Melissa J. Margolis  Stephen G. Clyman  Linette P. Ross 《Journal of Educational Measurement》1997,34(2):141-161

Performance assessments are typically scored by having experts rate individual performances. The cost associated with using expert raters may represent a serious limitation in many large-scale testing programs. The use of raters may also introduce an additional source of error into the assessment. These limitations have motivated development of automated scoring systems for performance assessments. Preliminary research has shown these systems to have application across a variety of tasks ranging from simple mathematics to architectural problem solving. This study extends research on automated scoring by comparing alternative automated systems for scoring a computer simulation test of physicians'patient management skills; one system uses regression-derived weights for components of the performance, the other uses complex rules to map performances into score levels. The procedures are evaluated by comparing the resulting scores to expert ratings of the same performances.  相似文献   

The relationship of teacher ratings of executive functions to emergent literacy in Head Start     

Hooper  Stephen R.  Costa  Lara-Jeane C.  Green  Melissa B.  Catlett  Stephanie R.  Barker  Alexandra  Fernandez  Edmund  Faldowski  Richard A. 《Reading and writing》2020,33(4):963-989

Reading and Writing - The purpose of this study was to investigate the concurrent relationships between selected teacher-rated executive function (EF) and a comprehensive array of emergent literacy...  相似文献   

Latinx students’ experiences with college access and preparation at college preparatory charter schools     

Melissa A. Martinez  Desireé Vega  Jocabed Marquez 《Journal of Latinos & Education》2019,18(1):28-41

Charter schools that target underserved communities, including Latinxs, have proliferated in the U.S., claiming a unique, more autonomous and successful alternative to traditional public schools, often with a promise of increased postsecondary access and preparation. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding their effectiveness on academic outcomes, prompting additional research on charter schools. This study examined the college access and preparation experiences of 14 Latinxs attending college preparatory charter schools within one school system in Texas. Findings highlight how schools assisted students in preparing for college, but challenges in accessing college knowledge and assistance still existed, particularly for undocumented students.  相似文献   

Instructional Efficiency of Performance Analysis Training for Learners at Different Levels of Competency in Using a Web‐Based EPSS     

A. Aubteen Darabi  David W. Nelson  Melissa C. Mackal 《Performance Improvement Quarterly》2004,17(4):18-30

ABSTRACT The measure of performance improvement potential (Gilbert, 1978) in human performance technology uses an exemplary performance as a criterion against which to measure the potential improvement in the performance of a workforce. The measure is calculated based on the performance efficiency which compares expended resources to productivity. The same notion is used to measure the efficiency of instructional conditions, based on learners' mental effort invested in a learning task compared to their performance. This article compares the efficiency of an instructional condition for three groups of students differentiated by their use of an electronic performance support system (EPSS) to conduct a performance analysis project. The results indicated that the instruction was most efficient for those learners who showed greater competency in using the EPSS. Implications for using this technique as a means of formative evaluation of a course are discussed.  相似文献   

Systems Not Projects: focusing on evaluating overall student experience,rather than isolated innovations     

Carmel McNaught  Kevin Whithear  Glenn Browning 《高等教育研究与发展》1999,18(2):247-259

This article describes evaluation of the Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology problem‐based learning multimedia project at the University of Melbourne over a period of seven years. The design of the initial project will be described, together with learning benefits that short‐term evaluations revealed — including better information management skills, improved higher order cognitive skills, increased interest in the subject, better collaborative learning skills, better written and oral communication skills and better computer skills. All very impressive. However, follow‐up studies with staff and students in clinical years of the veterinary course indicated clearly that the positive benefits were not sustained in the long term, as this was a once‐off experience for students. We clearly needed a new approach. Since 1995, the institutional climate, opportunities provided by new technologies and international links have shifted the policy in the Faculty of Veterinary Science towards the development of online problem‐based subjects, hopefully enabling students to have a much greater exposure to a problem‐based learning approach.  相似文献   

Temperamental Emotionality Attributes as Antecedents of Children's Social Information Processing     

Patrick T. Davies  Jesse L. Coe  Rochelle F. Hentges  Melissa L. Sturge-Apple  Michael T. Ripple 《Child development》2020,91(2):508-526

This study examined temperament dimensions of emotion as precursors of children's social information processing (SIP) of stressful peer events. Two hundred and forty-three preschool children (M = 4.60 years) and their primary caregivers participated in two measurement occasions spaced 2 years apart. Observations of temperamental anger, fearful distress, positive affect, and effortful control were assessed in multiple laboratory tasks across two visits at Wave 1. SIP assessments from vignettes of peer challenges were repeated across two waves and included: eye tracking measures of attention to peer emotion displays, hostile attribution bias, hostile solutions, and subjective distress. Findings from structural equation models with inclusion of autoregressive controls indicated that effortful control, fear, and anger predicted subsequent changes in specific SIP dimensions.  相似文献   

Counselor Trainee Self-Perceived Disability Competence: Implications for Training     

Melissa D. Deroche  Barbara Herlihy  Matthew L. Lyons 《Counselor Education & Supervision》2020,59(3):187-199

We explored the relationship between master's-level counseling students' (N = 285) disability competence, disability-related life experience, and multicultural course completion. Results indicated disability-related life experience and multicultural course completion may differentially affect self-perceived disability competence. Implications and recommendations for counselor training are discussed.  相似文献