Early Childhood Education Teachers’ Perspectives of Their Self-Efficacy and Knowledge in Biliteracy Instruction
Levin, M. (2022). Early Childhood Education Teachers’ Perspectives of Their Self-Efficacy and Knowledge in Biliteracy Instruction (Doctoral dissertation, Walden University).
The number of English language learners (ELLs) in early childhood education (ECE) continues to increase, particularly with students whose first language (L1) is Spanish. Recent studies have shown the connection between teachers’ self-efficacy and student achievement, but very few specifically address early childhood education teachers’ self-efficacy and knowledge of biliteracy instruction. Grounded in Bandura’s self-efficacy theory and Krashen’s second language acquisition theory, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore kindergarten (K) through third-grade teachers’ perspectives of their self-efficacy and knowledge of biliteracy instruction.
HOMESCHOOLING BEYOND DEFINITIONS: A Family Journey (and some useful resources!)
Levin, M. (2016). Book. Homeschooling Beyond Definitions: A Family Journey (And Some Useful Resources!). Kindle Version. https://www.amazon.com/HOMESCHOOLING-BEYOND-DEFINITIONS-Journey-resources-ebook/dp/B01KOPY2UO
Homeschooling Beyond Definitions follows one family’s experiences with homeschooling, showing what the homeschool process looks like for them, going outside the traditional homeschool definitions to allow for educational opportunities in all aspects of life.
Additionally, the book encourages parents to consider homeschooling as a viable option for their kids’ education as well as find their own definition of homeschooling, and includes a brief explanation of the science behind how children learn best. You will find resources to help and encourage parents whether or not their children attend school. These include:
1. How to make learning fun
2. Learning activities for preschoolers
3. The Laws on Homeschooling in the United States
4. Other Countries’ Laws on Homeschooling
Motivation: Kept Alive Through Unschooling
Levin-Gutierrez, M. (2015). Motivation: Kept Alive Through Unschooling. Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, 9(17). https://jual.nipissingu.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2014/06/v91173.pdf
Abstract
Motivation is a process, which can be fostered or killed in the name of education. In this paper, the author explores two theories of motivation Expectancy Value, and Three Elements of Intrinsic Motivation within the context of unschooling and within a school system. Based on the concepts presented through these theories, the author concludes that unschoolers hold on to their intrinsic motivation while schooled children’s motivation may be killed by attending school.
The Process... 