Narrative References

References: From Narrative/Philosophy

Bruning, R.H., Schraw, G.J., Norby, M.M., & Ronning, R.R. (2004). Cognitive psychology and instruction (4^th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, Inc.

Cuban, L (2003). Why is it so hard to get good schools? New York: Teachers College Press.

Constantino, P.M., & De Lorenzo, M.N. (2006). Developing a professional teaching portfolio: A guide for success 2nd ed. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.

Dalton, B., & Grisham, D.L. (2001 December/January). Teaching students to evaluate Internet information critically. Reading Online, 5(5), Retrieved October 6, 2007, from http://www.readingonline.org/editorial/edit_index.asp?HREF=/editorial/december2001/index.html

Hewitt, T. (2006). Understanding and Shaping Curriculum: What We Teach And Why. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.

Holmes, B., & Gardner, J. (2006). e-Learning: Concepts and Practice. London: SAGE Publications.

Jorgenson, C.M.,Schuh, M.C., & Nisbet, J. (2006) The Inclusion Facilitator’s Guide Baltimore: Brooks Publishing Co.

Lenhart, A., Simon, M., & Graziano, M. (2001) The Internet and education: Findings of the Pew Internet & American Life Project” accessed 12-28-06 at:

http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/39/report_display.asp

Mastropieri, M.A., & Scruggs, T.E. (2007). The inclusive classroom: Strategies for effective instruction. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education, Inc.

Richardson, V. (2003). Constructivist pedagogy. Teachers College Record, 105(9), 1623-1640.

Roblyer, M.D. (2006). Integrating educational technology into teaching (4^th ed.). Upper Saddle river, N.J.: Pearson Education, Inc.

Salvia, J., Ysseldyke, J.E., & Bolt, S. (2007). Assessment in special and inclusive education (10th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Short, K.G., & Burke, C. (1991). Creating curriculum: Teachers and students as a community of learners.Portsmouth, N.H.: Heinemann Educational Books, Inc.

Tomlinson, C.A. & Eidson, C.C. (2003) Differentiation in Practice Alexandria, Va.: ASCD Publications.

Walker, D.F. & Soltis, J.F. (2004). Curriculum and Aims. New York: Teachers College Press.

Wormeli, R. (2003). Day one and beyond: Practical matters for new middle-level teachers. Portland, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers.

References: From Supporting Documents Used as Appendices

From: The Effects of Computer Use on Middle School Faculty by George H. Adams

CultureQuest CT Root access for all sites listed below. Most recent access for all sites listed below: July 30, 2007 at: http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/dept/culturequest.html

Adams, G., Hagymasi, K., King, B., Osborne, B., & Watrous, K. Check out the Czech Republic. Accessed at: http://czechrepublic4.tripod.com/

Arnauckas, J., Koropatkin, A., Tarbox, M., Waddington, K., & Waltuch, M. Exploring Ancient Greece CultureQuest. Accessed at: http://ancientgreececulturequest.hoppertech.com/AncientGreeceCQ.html

Marrazzi, L., Bilko, & A., Shaia, L. The new Iraq, from oppression to freedom. Accessed at: http://www.geocities.com/ljmarazzi@snet.net/index.html

Satterly, A., McPhee, J., Huber, J., DeNicola, D., & Simmons, G. Korea: A land divided. Accessed at: http://galileedawn.tripod.com/koreaculturequest/

Scialla, M., & Williams, L. Walk like an Egyptian. Accessed at: http://www.geocities.com/lwilliams102863/walklikeanegyptian.html?1154465392969

CultureQuest Teacher’s Guide on the CultureQuest Home Page most recent access July 30, 2007 at: http://www.culturequest.us/TEACHERSGUIDE.pdf

Cuban, L. (2007). Oversold and underused: Computers in the classroom. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.

Healy, J. M. (1998). Failure to connect: How computers affect our children’s minds – for better and worse. New York: Simon & Schuster Inc.

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) (2007). National educational technology standards and performance indicators for teachers. Accessed May 14, 2007 from the Connecticut State Department of Education website at: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/site/default.asp

. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) (September 2000). Teachers’ tools for the 21^st Century: A report on teachers’ use of technology – frequency of technology use. Online publication of NCES 20000-102 United States Department of Education Accessed May 17, 2007 at:

http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/frss/publications/2000102/index.asp?sectionID=2

Students Against Testing (2004) How NCLB fails schools. Accessed July 31, 2007 at: http://www.nomoretests.com/nclb.html

Stoll, C. (1999). High- tech heretic: Why computers don’t belong in the classroom and other reflections by a computer contrarian. New York: Doubleday.

Walton, Thai, Leonard, & Muno. Japanesse Junior High Schools. CultureQuest samples at: http://culturequest.us/ most recent access of specific site July 30, 2007 at:

http://culturequest.us/culturequestsummer/index.html

Wikipedia (2007) No Child Left Behind reference accessed June 24, 2007 at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCLB

From: Teachers' Views on the Value of Homework at the Middle School Level - A Research Proposal

by George H. Adams

Do students have too much homework? A report by the Brown Center on Education Policy. (2003, October) A report presented by The Brookings Institution.edu Retrieved July 24, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://www.brookings.edu/gs/brown/20031001homework.htm

Elliot, D. (2003). Homework: How much is too much? A report presented by National Public Radio.com Retrieved July1, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2003/mar/homework/index.html

Huntsinger, C. (1999) Does K-5 homework mean higher test scores? Yes. American Teacher (1999, April) Presented by American Federation of Teachers.org Retrieved July 30, 2007 from the World Wide Web: http://www.aft.org/parents/k5homework.htm

Kohn, A. (2006). The homework myth: Why our kids get too much of a bad thing. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press.

Kralovec, E., & Buell, J. (2000). The end of homework: How homework disrupts families, overburdens children, and limits learning. Boston: Beacon Press.

Plato, J. (2000). Homework and its role in constructivist pedagogy. Retrieved July 3, 2007, from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign personal website: http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/plato1/constructhome/page4.html

Rosemond, J. (1990) Ending the homework hassle: Understanding, preventing, and solving school performance problems. Kansas City: Andrews and McMeel.

From: A Critique of a Mixed Research Study by George H. Adams

Creswell, J. W. (2005). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.

Parker, V., & Gerber, B. (2000), Effects of a science intervention program on middle-grade student achievement and attitudes. School Science and Mathematics.