International Journal of Elementary Education

Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2014

  • Literature Children - Child as Protagonist

    Wellington Amancio da Silva

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2014
    Pages: 54-57
    Received: 9 April 2014
    Accepted: 28 April 2014
    Published: 10 May 2014
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    Abstract: This paper aims to contribute to issues related to social representations of children through the lens of the adult world; we recommend that fosters the child's opportunity to be author and co-author (protagonist) in the production of children's literature and is known to be beyond their textual production considering that all production of childre... Show More
  • Traditional Classrooms Transformed into Modern School Environments through Collaborative Action Research

    Kapachtsi Venetia, Kakana Domna-Mika

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2014
    Pages: 58-64
    Received: 17 April 2014
    Accepted: 20 May 2014
    Published: 10 June 2014
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    Abstract: Collaborative teaching approach has confused teachers in Greece, who although generally argue in favour of this, however, state that they are unable to incorporate it into their daily teaching practice. Thus, collaborative action research, as a form of training, has been implemented to a group of teachers in order improvement to be achieved. The op... Show More
  • Action Research: Description of Perceptions and Attitudes toward Cafeteria Rules and Their Effects on Consistent Adherence

    Jennifer Kay Gardner

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2014
    Pages: 65-70
    Received: 26 May 2014
    Accepted: 12 June 2014
    Published: 30 June 2014
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    Abstract: Reason: Lunchroom population density and limited opportunity to provide lunch services require a high rate of throughput; even minor disruptions create a cascade delays resulting in insufficient time for student nourishment, or infringement upon academic instruction time. Action research helps educators identify problems, formulate questions, col... Show More
  • South Korean Elementary Teachers’ Anxiety for Teaching Mathematics

    Rina Kim

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2014
    Pages: 71-80
    Received: 10 June 2014
    Accepted: 22 June 2014
    Published: 30 June 2014
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    Abstract: The researcher examined South Korean elementary teachers’ anxiety for teaching mathematics and what factors increase their anxiety levels. A translated and adapted version of the McAnallen Anxiety in Mathematics Teaching Survey was used to gather information on teachers’ anxiety for teaching mathematics and their background information. Based on st... Show More
  • The Instructional Power of Game-Based Learning and Simulation in a K-12 School in the Tehran, Iran

    Morteza Alibakhshi Kenari

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2014
    Pages: 86-91
    Received: 10 June 2014
    Accepted: 7 July 2014
    Published: 20 July 2014
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    Abstract: Psychologists have often emphasised the need to incorporate games into the school curriculum as a way of providing with learners opportunities to develop in all aspects of the curriculum. Accordingly, these games offer learners an avenue to release their mental tension resulting from rigorous academic engagement. Previous studies have also indicate... Show More