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California State University, Monterey Bay

2017

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Sit With Us: Benefits Of Inclusion, Spencer Smith Dec 2017

Sit With Us: Benefits Of Inclusion, Spencer Smith

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

The focus of this Capstone project is on understanding the benefits of an inclusive classroom setting. This is important because, there is a stigma that special education students hinder the learning of general education students, but the data provided in this paper will show otherwise. The primary stakeholders perspectives that were surveyed were three special education educators familiarized with an inclusive setting, one being a teacher and the other two teacher aides. Three ways to improve inclusion include co-teaching, increased training, and using technology to assist students. Based on the findings collected from the interviews and research formulated in this …


Sit With Us: Benefits Of Inclusion, Anali Vargas-Sanchez, Spencer Smith Dec 2017

Sit With Us: Benefits Of Inclusion, Anali Vargas-Sanchez, Spencer Smith

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

The focus of this Capstone project is on understanding the benefits of an inclusive classroom setting. This is important because, there is a stigma that special education students hinder the learning of general education students, but the data provided in this paper will show otherwise. The primary stakeholders perspectives that were surveyed were three special education educators familiarized with an inclusive setting, one being a teacher and the other two teacher aides. Three ways to improve inclusion include co-teaching, increased training, and using technology to assist students. Based on the findings collected from the interviews and research formulated in this …


The Effects Of Using Geogebra On Student Achievement In Secondary Mathematics, Ashley Rose Martinez Apr 2017

The Effects Of Using Geogebra On Student Achievement In Secondary Mathematics, Ashley Rose Martinez

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), in 2010 approximately 30% of 12th grade United States (U.S.) students were proficient or advanced in mathematics, 38% were basic in mathematics, and 32% were below basic (NCES, 2013). The U.S. adopted the curricula of higher performing nations through the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The CCSS for mathematics advises teachers to integrate technology into the classroom as a manipulative to help students engage in high-level mathematical concepts. The purpose of this study was to determine if integrating GeoGebra, an iPad application, would have a positive effect on student …


The Impact Of Social Media On Esl Students’ Learning Performance, Phasita Anankulladetch Apr 2017

The Impact Of Social Media On Esl Students’ Learning Performance, Phasita Anankulladetch

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

In recent years, social media has become a common technology-supported learning tool for public and academic use. Students can use social networks to supplement their learning through the discussion and sharing of academic materials. The purpose of this study was to identify the English as a Second Language (ESL) students’ experience in the classroom facilitated by using a social media platform. Specifically, a quasiexperimental quantitative research design was used to determine the impact of social media on ESL students’ learning performance. Participants consisted of ESL students’ at an adult school in Central California aged 18 and older (n = 37). …