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De la investigación al aula: unas prácticas de laboratorio utilizando calculadora

Este trabajo presenta el diseño de dos secuencias didácticas en forma de prácticas de laboratorio fundamentadas en resultados de investigaciones en matemática educativa de corte socioepistemológico. Se busca favorecer el uso inteligente de la tecnología (calculadoras graficadoras) en el aula de matemáticas así como un acercamiento entre el profesor y alumno de matemáticas para con la investigación en matemática educativa

Deficiencies in the application of the evaluative techniques in the English teaching-learning process in seventh and eighth grade of the Autonomous Ruben Dario School of Sébaco, immersed in the curricular transformation process, during the second semester, 2006

The present investigation was carried out in the Autonomous Rubén Dario School of Sébaco, being the sub-theme of our interest the following one: Deficiencies in the application of the evaluative techniques in the teaching- learning process of English class in seventh and eighth grade immersed in the curricular transformation process. The main purpose of the present investigation is to analyze the deficiencies in the evaluative techniques application created in the curricular transformation process. This investigation has been so much important since it has helped us in great way to realize about the teachers' weaknesses and strengths as teachers we posses at moment of applying the new techniques, in some way of how to improve them. To begin with the development it was spoken about how the English methodology arises, then the traditional techniques and the most used methods to evaluate the students before arising the curricular transformation, also some important concepts. Then it was to deepen on the characteristics and purposes of the curricular changes besides the development of the main variables outlined for this investigation which were: Deficiencies in the application of evaluative techniques by the teacher. Difficulties of the students to be evaluated. Before the difficulties found in the evaluative techniques application, we mention some of the conclusions: - The traditional method is the most used in this school focus in grammar- teaching. - There is little practice of the four skills in English class. - Students dedicate little time to the individual study. - Students don’t have textbooks to work in class or hom

Caracterización higiénico sanitaria de los rastros municipales y privados en la República Guatemala

El presente trabajo de investigación se llevó a cabo a nivel nacional, para lo cual se dividió en 4 regiones: Ø Nor Oriente “Región I” (62 municipios) que comprende los departamentos de: Petén, Baja Verapaz, Alta Verapaz, Izabal, Zacapa y Chiquimula. A cargo de Br. Jorge Oswaldo Gómez Mendoza Ø Centro Oriente “Región II” (86 municipios) que comprende los departamentos de: Guatemala, el Progreso, Jalapa, Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango y parte alta de Jutiapa y Santa Rosa. A cargo de MEP Juan Carlos Monzón Samayoa Ø Litoral Pacífico “Región III” (68 municipios) que comprende los departamentos de: Retalhuleu, Suchitepéquez, Escuintla, parte baja de Quetzaltenango, San Marcos Santa Rosa y Jutiapa. A cargo de Br. Edgar David Loaiza de Paz Ø Nor Occidente “Región IV” (115 municipios) que comprende los departamentos de: Sololá, Quiché, Totonicapán, Huehuetenango y parte alta de Quetzaltenango y San Marcos. A cargo de P.C. Thelma Yohana Rodas Soto. La evaluación se realizó durante los meses de febrero a septiembre del 2,003; con el propósito de realizar el estudio higiénico sanitario de los 220 rastros habilitados en el país, de los cuales 200 son rastros de administración municipal y 20 son privados, a través de una encuesta de recolección de datos (anexo 2) la cual se llenó al momento de la matanza, evaluándose para ello 9 aspectos importantes y son: 1. Identificación 2. Localización 3. Administración 4. Abastecimiento cárnico 5. Propósito de destace 6. Facilidades y recursos 7. Construcción 8. Protección ambiental 9. Inspección higiénico sanitaria. El 89% de los rastros están localizados en áreas urbanas ocasionando malos olores, proliferación de vectores y roedores. A tal grado que el 4% carece del suministro de agua municipal potable y el 13% carecen de suministro de energía eléctrica

The Architects And Architecture Of Knowledge: The Formation And Circulation Of Social Identities In Higher Education Research

In this dissertation, I explore the construction and reproduction of social identities (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity) in educational policy and research. Framed through a Foucauldian genealogy of knowledge-making practices, I focus on the discourses of social identities embedded in the (re)production of data in educational research. Drawing from sociohistorical methods and bibliometrics, I examine three distinct, yet interrelated, domains. First, I explore the construction of datasets used in postsecondary research, including a federal dataset (the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and a private nationally-representative survey of students (The Freshman Survey). Secondly, I consider the uses of data emerging from these databases by examining 21,069 peer-reviewed articles published in eleven journals of educational research. Lastly, I examine the discursive practices of of social identities in the context of a specific postsecondary institution (East University, a pseudonym), where I connect administrators’ perspectives on demographic data collection practices with emerging federal standards. Findings suggest that there is a need for increased critical data literacy to understand the points of convergence between the conceptual framing of race/ethnicity and sexual orientation/gender identity. I suggest a need for more coalitional politics in the production of educational research as a strategy to enhance how social identities are understood in contemporary educational research

Guía de edificios de la Ciudad de Guatemala

Contiene glosarioEl subtítulo es erróneo y debe ser: Guía de edificios de la Ciudad de Guatemal

Heritage/ Culture Preservation Model Bilingual Instruction

Our first generation children face a loss of heritage in today’s public schools. Unfortunately, the assets that one’s bilingual ability brings into the classroom are difficult for educators to fully understand. Often this may happen because professionals in the field of education lack the knowledge about the need for children to maintain their culture heritage as a first generation or second generation child. This study addresses the benefits of the preservation of culture heritage in Latino/ Latina children. The problem is that there are very few opportunities for people to see strong bilingual education programs with culture heritage preservation as part of the curriculum. A review of the literature revealed that there is a need for preservation of culture and heritage in the youth of today’s world. Often first generation students, particularly Spanish speaking students, lose their heritage language. The literature also indicates that schools that offer bilingual education had both native and non-native students engaged in learning and participating actively in school and their community. There is a need for further investigation on this topic to ensure an increase on academic success for this population. The research question for this study addresses how educators instill cultural pride and ownership in students related to their heritage. This study followed a qualitative research design with a purposeful sample of professionals who were selected because of their expertise and experience in working with Latino students in school settings. An interview protocol was designed to gather data on the research question. Results indicated that further research needs to address the impact of cultural preservation particularly with the Spanish speaking population and students’ academic success

The Impact of an Urban Wal-Mart Store on Area Businesses: An Evaluation of One Chicago Neighborhood\u27s Experience

Having achieved nearly complete coverage of non-urban and suburban markets, mega-retailer Wal-Mart has turned its attention to urban expansion. Evaluations of Wal-Mart’s impact on urban retail businesses and local employment are necessary to inform policy makers, scholars, and community activists looking to improve economic opportunities for inner-city residents. This study focuses on the Wal-Mart store that opened on the West Side of Chicago in September 2006