International Journal of Elementary Education

Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2019

  • Battling to Become English-Literate in Semi-Pastoral Society of Eastern Ethiopia

    Dereje Birbirso, Tesfaye Gerba, Roba Wodessa

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 38-44
    Received: Mar. 30, 2019
    Accepted: May 23, 2019
    Published: Jun. 10, 2019
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    Abstract: This study explored the condition of being a child and a primary school student in Semi-Pastoral Society of Eastern Ethiopia. The study was instigated by the widespread complaints in the aftermath of Millennium Development Goal two (MDG2) that in eastern Ethiopia of (semi-) pastoralist community, children are left far behind with not only the oppor... Show More
  • Cultural Strategy in Primary School English Teaching in Linzhi District

    Xu Jie

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 45-52
    Received: Apr. 12, 2019
    Accepted: May 23, 2019
    Published: Jun. 13, 2019
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    Abstract: English curriculum in primary school is offered in Grade three Chinese compulsory education system, even it has been set up in Grade one in economically developed regions. Learning a language does not mean that to learn its vocabulary and grammar is sufficient enough to use the language correctly and have successful cross-cultural communication. Th... Show More
  • Coloring Exercises for Insect Identification and Conservation Awareness

    Elizabeth Dawnette Knowlton, Theresa Elizabeth Andrew, Andrine Adeline Shufran, Kerri Maureen Farnsworth-Hoback, William Wyatt Hoback

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 53-57
    Received: May 30, 2019
    Accepted: Jul. 04, 2019
    Published: Jul. 15, 2019
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    Abstract: The Endangered Species Act in the United States of America currently protects more than 1,500 species, 74 of which are insects, including the american burying beetle (ABB) and the rusty patched bumble bee. Insects that are experiencing population declines, such as the monarch butterfly, are under consideration for protection. Awareness of biologica... Show More