Browse Books by Keyword: "K-12"

"Students are willing to struggle with unfamiliar language and abstract notions in science, math, and other content areas when they are motivated by interesting activities they and their families value." (Tharp, Estrada, Dalton, & Yamauchi, …

“I am my language.” — Gloria Anzaldúa, Chicana scholar and poet “In order to learn, students must use what they already know so as to give meaning to what the teacher presents to them. Speech makes it possible …

The ability of learners to successfully exercise agency depends on four key elements: positive relationships, self-confidence, self-management, and program design. Psychological safety and unconditional positive regard are the bedrock of the positive…

Research focusing on the experiences of special education students in online K–12 schools is scant despite growing numbers of enrollments. This study utilized an emailed survey to understand the motivations and experiences of a group of special…