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Early Development of Narrative Skills Revisited: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Stories Told by Toddlers
(2022)Conversational storytelling is an important source through which very young children learn about themselves, their families, and their culture's beliefs and values (Miller et al., 2012). Sperry and Sperry (1996) examined ... -
The Earth Circle Exhibit: "Art as Pedagogy"
(2006)The Earth Circle Exhibit is a traveling art exhibit consisting of twelve pieces of art, each mounted on a two meter standing frame; the frames connect together to form a circle of art. Each piece of art in the exhibit ... -
Earth Consciousness for People of Faith: Connecting Spirituality with Nature
(2005)A few years ago, I began realizing the harmful ways that we are living in our modern society. Not only have we wantonly used and abused the Earth and all its inhabitants and resources, but we have harmed ourselves by ... -
Earth Incorporated: A Cross-Curricular Guide to Integrating Nature into the Middle School Classroom
(2011)Environmental literacy, along with responsible environmental behavior, is often the stated goal of environmental education (Todt, 1995). That being said, it is essential that teachers be environmentally literate. However, ... -
The Earth Literate Garden
(2003)The Earth Literate Garden Project included several principles of sustainable gardening methods, such as permaculture, biodynamic, companion planting and organic principles and materials, and combined them into one unifying ... -
Earth Week at VUJC
(2008)Earth Week at VUJC describes a community effort to provide four days of Earth-centered programs at Vincennes University Jasper Campus, a small, commuter, community college campus in Jasper, Indiana. Several faculty, ... -
Earthkin Kome Home: A Child's Journey in Earth Literacy
(2005)EARTHKIN KOME HOME: 4 Child’s Journey in Earth Literacy consists of five themes, which reflect the courses and objectives of the Earth Literacy Program. In educational experiences, rituals and activities, children of ... -
Educating Our Catholic Youth Through Student Performances
(2010)I am concerned that the youth in my community do not understand some of the feasts and practices of the Catholic Church. Their lack of understanding and fear of questioning may have a negative affect on the future of ... -
Education/Sensory Garden for North Georgia
(2004)Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, a center for spirituality, ecology and Earth education, is located in Forsyth County, northern Georgia. The area is known as the Piedmont and the center is nestled at the foothills of the ... -
Educational Program for Empowering African Women into Undertaking Political Leadership Roles in Africa: Kenya
(2013)Africa is often cited for its inexplicable leadership styles and methods of administration. It is also frequently cited for its inadequacies more than its adequacies. This study examines the adequacies and inadequacies ... -
The Effect of a Music Therapy Presentation on the Perceptions of Long-term Care Facility Employees
(2008)The increasing number of individuals with dementia in long-term care facilities and the non-existence of music therapy programs in memory care units in the region of Northwest Indiana means that individuals with dementia ... -
The Effect of Music as a Teaching Tool on Emergent Literacy Skills in Kindergarten-Eligible Children in a Head Start Program
(2008)Learning to read is critical to a child’s future academic success. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of utilizing music as a teaching tool for emergent literacy skills in kindergarten-eligible ... -
The Effect of Music Therapy on Comfort for Pediatric Patients During Electroencephalographic Hookup
(2012)Electroencephalographic monitoring is a necessary part of diagnosis and treatment evaluation for patients with Epilepsy, the most common neurological disorder of childhood (Epilepsy Foundation, 2010). EEG monitoring ... -
The Effect of Music Therapy on Increasing Requesting Behaviors in Children Diagnosed with Autism: A Pilot Study
(2011)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of music therapy on increasing requesting behaviors in children diagnosed with autism. Requesting behaviors were defined as requesting assistance and requesting desired ... -
The Effect of Preferred Music and Entrainment Exercises on the Gait of Persons with Huntington’s Disease
(2008)From 1990 to 2008 several studies emerged regarding the use of music in physical rehabilitation and the treatment of neurological impairments. Strong evidence suggests that music can be used to treat the gait disorder ... -
Effectiveness of Music Therapy Based Relaxation Techniques for Reducing Frequency and Intensity of Daily Parenting Hassles for Parents with Young Children
(2006)The everyday demands of parenting can cause a significant amount of stress on both parents and children. This stress can result in negative effects on the physiological health as well as the psychological health of ... -
The Effects of a Creative Expressions Art Group on Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
(2021)This study investigated the impact of an eight-week Creative Expressions Art group on the self-expression, communication, social functioning, and quality of life of adults with intellectual or developmental (IDD) disabilities. ... -
The Effects of a Drum Circle on the Perceived Quality-of-Life of a Patient with a Life-Limiting Illness
(2008)This paper explored the effects of a drum circle on the perceived quality of life at the end of life of a patient with a life-limiting illness. Any patient on Hospice of the Western Reserves in-patient unit that met the ... -
The Effects of a Supportive Music and Imagery Experience on Coping with Stress in the Mother of a Child with Autism: A Pilot Study
(2009)Parents of children with autism experience high stress levels. According to the literature, music, a widely used stress management tool, has not been used by researchers in an attempt to help parents with the stress that ... -
The Effects of Art Therapy and Relaxation Training on the Anxiety Levels and Acting-Out Behaviors of Adolescent Males with Emotional Disturbances
(2006)Various disciplines are beginning to use relaxation training as intervention in counseling. Research suggests that relaxation training can help reduce stress and reduce impulsivity. Little research, however, exists on ...