Differentiated Instruction: Its effect on proximal development

This research investigates how a mathematics teacher and a literacy expert co-teach to provide differentiated instruction in a general education setting within a heterogeneous classroom, i.e. instruction is tailored so that all students can work within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). Vygotsky\u27s ZPD theory has been shown in research as a valuable tool towards assisting students with successful problem solving outcomes through student-to-student interaction, and through student and teacher interaction. Collaboration between a mathematics teacher and a literacy expert and how they differentiate instruction will be investigated through a case study

Barriers of solar energy uptake and the potential for mitigation solutions in Barbados

Understanding the barriers that inhibit the deployment of renewable energy technologies to achieve long-term reductions in carbon emissions from the use of fossil fuels is paramount to Barbados. Although there are targets towards renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass, geothermal) uptake, the share of these technologies in the energy mix does not exist in Barbados due to the total dependence on fossil fuels. In this paper, a review of potential challenges and the main problems for deployment of alternative energy sources is presented. Through interviews, questionnaires with a focus group of key personnel’s, the paper documents the lack of renewable energy sources (with emphasis on solar energy) as one of the main alternatives to meet the carbon emission targets set by the country. The barriers and challenges facing the implementation of solar energy deployment have been clarified. From the results, it is evident that significant policy barriers still exist at the country level, which has reduced the effectiveness of a concerted national effort to deploy renewables. The current policy landscape which benefits from fossil fuel imports, the lack of technical know-how and the lack of research and development in the renewable energy space are amongst the key barriers identified. The paper also outlines the key policy’s frameworks, regulatory environment and the lack of incentives, which encompasses the renewable energy sector, and presents a critical analysis of the barriers faced by the industry. A mitigation framework is proposed to bridge the gap of solar energy (renewable energy) deployment

Blue Highways- a Journey into America

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We Find the Fourth Missouri

The best-selling author of Blue Highways offers a tantalizing excerpt from his new book, River-Horse : Across America by Boat. Join the journey as William Least Heat-Moon searches for the one man who locals say could guide him through a 35-mile stretch of treacherous shallows on the upper Missouri River

Reading: William Least Heat Moon

In this audiovisual recording from April 6, 1989 as part of the 20th annual UND Writing Conference: “Circle of Many Colors,” William Least Heat-Moon reads from Blue Highways and discusses his experience with publishing and the writing of Blue Highways. Note: The beginning and ending of the reading is cut off