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van Rijk, Yvonne; Volman, Monique; de Haan, Dorian; van Oers, Bert – Learning Environments Research, 2017
Sociocultural theories based on the work of Vygotsky have been increasingly influential in educational sciences. Developmental education (DE) is a pedagogical approach based on Vygotskian theory that has inspired primary schools in the Netherlands to change the learning environment innovatively in a comprehensive way. In this article, we focus on…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Reading Comprehension, Developmental Programs, Grade 4
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Waller, Rachael; Barrentine, Shelby J. – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 2015
Schooling can play a role in bolstering a sense of community, but research suggests that curriculum may serve to isolate teachers and students from their rural surroundings. In this qualitative case study, we asked if the literacy curriculum and instruction supported readers to make connections to their rural setting. We analyzed curriculum…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Rural Schools, Place Based Education, Reading Instruction