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Proximity And Preparation: The Keys To Engagement In Secondary Montessori Literature Seminars, Metta M. King
Proximity And Preparation: The Keys To Engagement In Secondary Montessori Literature Seminars, Metta M. King
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy defines education as an aid to life. Given the appropriate prepared environment, young people will construct themselves and become strong, resilient, holistic humans, willing to share their gifts to benefit the common good. The developmental needs at each phase, articulated by Montessori’s Four Planes of Development serves as an essential guide to the teaching and learning. This research looks at the effects of two developmentally appropriate interventions on engagement within peer-led literature seminars in a secondary Montessori classroom. The first intervention included a low stakes way to increase proximity or a way to create a sense …
Improving Toddlers' Transition To A New Classroom: Using Attachment Theory, Yoonju Um
Improving Toddlers' Transition To A New Classroom: Using Attachment Theory, Yoonju Um
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research sought to answer "What impact does a teacher's insight about transition and attachment theory (Bowlby, 1982) have on a toddler's transition into a new school?" The research was conducted in a Montessori school in Connecticut with 4 teachers, 11 new toddlers, and 11 parents. The researcher intervened with a teacher focus group examining their belief about transition. The data tools included teacher surveys and focus groups, parent checklists, observations on transition behavior, and interactions and program structures section of the infant toddler environment rating scale (ITERS). The findings showed that the intervention enhanced teachers' confidence and positive …
Impacts Of Early Childhood Professional Development On Educator Practice And Subsequent Student Experience In The Outdoor Environment, Hannah Mohr
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this project was to study the impact of professional development on early childhood educator practice and its subsequent effects on toddlers’ experiences with Risky Play in the outdoor environment. The setting of this project was a toddler classroom within a Montessori school in Missouri. The population for this action research study was three adult assistant guides with varying levels of experience with Montessori and early childhood education and 10 students in a Montessori toddler classroom between the ages of 17 and 32 months. The intervention consisted of a professional development workshop related to Montessori philosophy and benefits …
Fostering Emotion Regulation In Lower Elementary Children Through Practical Life Exercises, Doris En-Chia Lin
Fostering Emotion Regulation In Lower Elementary Children Through Practical Life Exercises, Doris En-Chia Lin
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research investigated how integrating practical life exercises and self-regulation lessons could foster emotion regulation in lower elementary children. Twenty First and Second grade students in a public Montessori school participated in this four-week study. Quantitative data tools included students’ feelings self assessments, parent questionnaire, feelings check-in, and tallies of student behavior. Qualitative tools included students’ feeling journals, my observation journal, and children’s practical life reflection. Data analysis indicated that teaching children to identify their feelings and offering choices of calm down activities in the practical life area gave children the tools to recalibrate themselves. By the end of …
The Effects Of Student Constructed Formative Assessment In The Elementary Classroom, Jessica Burgwald
The Effects Of Student Constructed Formative Assessment In The Elementary Classroom, Jessica Burgwald
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research project studied how student-created formative assessments in mathematics would affect student confidence and perceived math ability. Students participated in a four-week study. The researcher conducted this study in September and October of 2021. The seven participating students were from an Upper Elementary classroom in a private Southern California Montessori school. The intervention consisted of a student-constructed survey taken weekly and a group analysis of the anonymized data collected from the said survey. Additional data sources included parent surveys, end-of-intervention student surveys, and classwork observational tally sheets. This study found that students gained further awareness of their work …
Sustaining Teacher Resilience For Montessori Education, Rebecca Britt
Sustaining Teacher Resilience For Montessori Education, Rebecca Britt
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this action research self-study was to determine the effects of a sustainable self-care practice on the resilience of an unemployed, mid-career Montessori early childhood teacher. This 4-week intervention consisted of twenty 20-minute sessions with meditation, yoga, and/or inspirational readings. Data was measured using a pre- and post-resilience survey, a daily adjective checklist, and a daily reflective journal. An increase in resilience was demonstrated by the resilience survey and self-assessed in journal entries, suggesting that taking time each day for personal self-care can positively impact resilience. Further research should include a larger and diverse study group of full-time …
"Developing Creative Thinking With Intentional Teaching Practices In Academic Subjects For Early Childhood Classrooms", Rebecca Appleby
"Developing Creative Thinking With Intentional Teaching Practices In Academic Subjects For Early Childhood Classrooms", Rebecca Appleby
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research was conducted in an early childhood Montessori Primary classroom using intentional teaching practices with core curriculum materials to engage students in creative thinking. In the form of questions or suggestions, an open-ended inquiry was given to the ten participants, aged three to six years old, as they worked with Montessori materials in academic areas, including science, math, and language. The research utilized mixed methods of collection in the forms of quantitative and qualitative data and demonstrated successful intervention with a steady increase in work times of the students. A longitudinal study would contribute to this theory and …
I See You, I Feel Me: Journaling For Confidence, Value, And Collective Efficacy Among Partner Teachers, Laura L. Asher
I See You, I Feel Me: Journaling For Confidence, Value, And Collective Efficacy Among Partner Teachers, Laura L. Asher
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research sought to determine whether implementing a journaling practice that combined observation with self-reflection would improve the collective efficacy of an educational team. The research took place over one month in the single, early childhood classroom of a private Montessori school in the Midwest. Four partner teachers participated in the study: owner, director, and assistants. The project began with team-building exercises emphasizing open communication. The intervention required participants to record daily observations of partner teachers with corresponding reactions into personal I See You, I Feel Me journals. Data was collected through weekly attitude assessments, pre- and post-intervention focus …
How Gender Composition Affects Collaborative Small Group Work And Female’S Attitudes Towards Stem At The Upper-Elementary School Level, Karee Smith
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to describe and analyze three different gender groups' interest and confidence in STEM as well as their perception of their group work experience (and how that impacts their views of STEM) over the course of a three-day integrated STEM unit. This action research followed three different small groups of various gender compositions: an all-girl group (GGG), a group of two girls, and one boy (GGB), and a group of one girl and two boys (GBB). Data was collected over the course of the STEM unit through pre- and post-surveys, video footage, and exit tickets. …
The Effects Of Structured Student Interactions On Musical Ability In A High School Orchestra Setting, Kate E. Kowalkoski
The Effects Of Structured Student Interactions On Musical Ability In A High School Orchestra Setting, Kate E. Kowalkoski
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research project looked at the potential effects of structured student interactions, such as peer-assisted learning and reciprocal peer tutoring, on student musical ability and understanding in a high school instrumental ensemble classroom. The study took place at a suburban high school in the Midwestern United States and included 45 students enrolled in a non-audition string orchestra. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected during three units that occurred in hybrid, online, and in-person learning settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quantitative data was obtained through scores on teacher-made pre- and post-assessments, while qualitative data was collected through field notes and …
Effective Interventions To Support Struggling Readers In Upper Elementary Grades, Rebecca Nilsson
Effective Interventions To Support Struggling Readers In Upper Elementary Grades, Rebecca Nilsson
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to identify and implement strategies and interventions for non proficient readers in upper elementary grades that can be integrated into the general education classroom. Beginning in middle school, students receive limited direct literacy instruction and support even if it is still needed. Many secondary students read several years below grade level which prohibits them from succeeding in courses, college, and careers. This study consisted of a focus group including 5 fourth grade students that were identified as struggling readers through a series of diagnostic screening tests. The students engaged in three targeted reading interventions …
The Impact Of Writing Strategies On Student Proficiency And Confidence Levels In An Advanced Placement Human Geography Course, Heather Murphy
The Impact Of Writing Strategies On Student Proficiency And Confidence Levels In An Advanced Placement Human Geography Course, Heather Murphy
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research project investigated the impacts of writing strategy instruction on proficiency and confidence levels of students in an Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography course. Participants included forty-eight 10th to 12th-grade AP Human Geography students in a rural, midwestern high school. Students utilized collaboration, peer feedback, and organizational tools. In the midst of teaching during various learning models (online, hybrid, and face-to-face) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, data was collected using a pre- and post-assessment, and questionnaires to gauge student confidence levels and writing proficiency. In addition, the researcher gathered observations, student feedback, and sample student responses. The data …
The Impact Of Self-Set Educational Goals On Increasing Academic Performance In A Middle School Environment, Erin Brown, Alexandra Luthe
The Impact Of Self-Set Educational Goals On Increasing Academic Performance In A Middle School Environment, Erin Brown, Alexandra Luthe
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research project aimed to determine whether self-set educational goals increase academic performance in a middle school environment. Students participated in a five-week study which included eleven students in grades 7-8. The researchers conducted this study in February and March of 2021. The students who consented to participate were from two schools: a public middle school in North Dakota and a public charter school in Minnesota. Due to COVID-19, both classrooms were fluctuating between distance, hybrid, and fully-in person models. The intervention used in this study was a SMART goal guide. Data sources included weekly student self-assessments, focus group …
The Effects Of Social-Emotional Learning Strategies On Promoting Positive Behavior On Elementary Students, Lauren Stang, Andrea Wells
The Effects Of Social-Emotional Learning Strategies On Promoting Positive Behavior On Elementary Students, Lauren Stang, Andrea Wells
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The focus of this action research project was to implement social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons to help promote positive behaviors in the classroom. Participants in the six week study included 16 first graders and 21 fourth graders, in two different classrooms, in Central Minnesota. During the intervention both classrooms participated in daily morning meetings, constructed classroom norms, weekly journals and SEL lessons. Data sources included daily behavior frequency tally charts, behavior office referrals, pre/post feedback forms, student journals and a teacher lesson log. After analyzing the data collected during this research project, the researchers concluded that weekly social-emotional teaching had a …
Supporting Self-Efficacy Toward Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics Skills In Secondary Students, Amy Kienberger, Clara Raineri
Supporting Self-Efficacy Toward Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics Skills In Secondary Students, Amy Kienberger, Clara Raineri
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this action research project was to investigate the effects of intentional teaching strategies of problem-solving skills on student’s self-efficacy toward Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subject areas. The research was set in two secondary classrooms while in a virtual environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants included 36 students who spanned between 6th and 11th grade. Over four weeks, students participated in virtual synchronous activities in different areas of STEM. Throughout the research, pre and post-questionnaires, exit surveys, field notes, and open-ended reflection questions were collected, as well as virtual attendance data. Though consistent survey …
The Impact Of Retrieval And Metacognitive Strategies On Student Outcomes In A Secondary Psychology Classroom, Brianne Lisson
The Impact Of Retrieval And Metacognitive Strategies On Student Outcomes In A Secondary Psychology Classroom, Brianne Lisson
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This study explored the effect of retrieval practice and metacognitive reflection on student outcomes. Participants included seventeen 11th and 12th-grade Psychology students from a rural, midwestern high school. Students utilized rehearsal practice, ungraded quizzes, and metacognitive reflection over 14 weeks of hybrid and distance learning models during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected through pre and post-questionnaires, an observational journal, and assessment scores. Student outcomes were measured through participant self-reports and assessment scores. The findings showed strong student preference towards ungraded quizzes, as all post-questionnaire participants indicated they felt the strategy helped them learn what they did or did not …
The Impacts Of Mastery Experiences, Vicarious Learning, And Role Models On Engineering Self-Efficacy In Middle School Students, Amanda Ostrem
The Impacts Of Mastery Experiences, Vicarious Learning, And Role Models On Engineering Self-Efficacy In Middle School Students, Amanda Ostrem
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research study worked to determine how mastery experience, vicarious learning, and expert role models impacted the engineering self-efficacy of 113 6th grade science students. The students participated in a 3-week unit designing toy cars in small groups with lessons planned to improve their self-efficacy. The students were surveyed before and after the unit to show how their efficacy changed. They also completed an exit ticket to reflect on the unit and were observed as they worked with their peers to document examples of verbal self-efficacy. The study results indicated that the strategies used were successful in improving engineering …
The Impacts Of Peer To Peer Collaboration On Science Self-Efficacy Among 8th-Grade Students, Erin Wilmes (Kaus), Elizabeth Bohnert
The Impacts Of Peer To Peer Collaboration On Science Self-Efficacy Among 8th-Grade Students, Erin Wilmes (Kaus), Elizabeth Bohnert
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research project focused on determining the effects peer-to-peer collaboration has on 8th-grade students in a middle school science classroom. The intervention took place over six weeks in two classrooms, whose learning models changed between hybrid and distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021. For this study, researchers collected data through a pre and post-intervention science self-efficacy questionnaire and digital journal, and twice-weekly exit tickets. The results showed that the peer-to-peer model of collaboration implemented in this study increases student self-efficacy significantly, with girls having the most significant increase in self-efficacy. Researchers concluded that this model is …
The Effects Of Simulation With Cooperative Learning Strategies In A College Sonography Lab, Christopher W. Kopp
The Effects Of Simulation With Cooperative Learning Strategies In A College Sonography Lab, Christopher W. Kopp
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research study investigated adding a combination of learning strategies to a sonography lab course and its impact on student performance. The study was conducted in a junior college level sonography lab with 20 female participants between the ages of 20 to 29. The duration of the study was six weeks. Both qualitative and quantitative data tools were utilized. A pre- and post-survey, instructor lab journals, peer review exercises, quizzes, and competencies scores were used to measure effectiveness. The findings indicated an increase in sonography competency scores when compared to the previous year and an increase in the students’ …
The Effects Of Multi-Sensory Structured Literacy Instruction On Promoting Word Recognition In Elementary Schools, Jennifer Veronen
The Effects Of Multi-Sensory Structured Literacy Instruction On Promoting Word Recognition In Elementary Schools, Jennifer Veronen
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
All students and adults need reading skills. Word recognition skills are necessary to build reading fluency and comprehension abilities. This paper describes how to identify students struggling with word recognition and provides a model for supporting these readers. Due to COVID social distancing restrictions, two third-grade students in a rural public school were identified as not meeting the grade-level reading targets and received multisensory, structured literacy instruction to improve word recognition abilities. The data from the research project supported the use of the instructional model to improve word recognition skills. One area that arose from the research is the efficacy …
The Effects Of Reciprocal Teaching On Reading Comprehension In The Virtual Middle School English Classroom, Sydney Jones
The Effects Of Reciprocal Teaching On Reading Comprehension In The Virtual Middle School English Classroom, Sydney Jones
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This study looked the effectiveness of PRESS Reciprocal Reading interventions (PRESS) when applied in a 100% distance learning environment with minority 7th & 8th grade students from an urban charter school in a major city in the upper Midwest. Data was collected using student grades on practice activities based on accuracy, teacher notes, and the standardized FASTbridge aReading test given at the beginning and end of the school year, Overall, students did not show positive progression in their reading abilities. The Covid-19 distance learning environment had a big impact on this; getting to know new technology is challenging especially on …
Impacts Of Discourse On Algebra Achievement, Higher-Order Thinking, And Student Efficacy At The Secondary Level, Paige Roth
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This study explores the impacts of small-group discourse on an eighth-grade algebra course. Participants of the study are 31 eighth grade students in an urban charter school. Data was collected using pre- and post-assessments, observational tracking, classroom discourse rubric, and student journaling. Data was collected over eight weeks. Results showed growth in assessment scores using pre- and post-assessments. There was an increase in class participation, observed through anecdotal notes. Also, using a discourse rubric, student groups increased their scores on questioning and evaluating mathematical concepts. Discourse will continue to be used to improve mathematical understanding and student efficacy. Weekly discourse …
The Effect Of Using Literacy Assessment And Standards Based Teaching For Students With Cognitive Disabilities In Secondary Education, Annie Elias
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The effect of using literacy assessment and standards based teaching for students with cognitive disabilities in secondary education, refers to using an assessment connected to Kindergarten state standards called the BRIDGE assessment. Data was collected for the BRIDGE assessment with five students from my special education Federal Setting IV classroom. The students used in this research, ages 11-18, have a range of severe to profound developmental and cognitive disabilities with speech language disorder and also blind/visually impaired. Using a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods, findings showed that all students can strengthen …
The Effects Of Reading Strategies On El Students While Transitioning Into A Middle School Mainstream Ela Setting, Taylor Melius-Polzin
The Effects Of Reading Strategies On El Students While Transitioning Into A Middle School Mainstream Ela Setting, Taylor Melius-Polzin
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this action research was to determine if specific reading strategies would successfully support English Language Learners (ELLs) as they transitioned from an English Learning classroom setting into a mainstream English-Language Arts classroom. The research took place over an approximately six-month period in a public middle school in central Minnesota during a mix of hybrid and distance learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus population included six seventh-grade ELLs. Data collection took place through quantitative and qualitative measures, including Google Form surveys, formative and summative assessments, writing diagnostics and final essays. The changes to the …
The Effects Of Professional Development On Collective Teacher Efficacy, Rachel Cordova
The Effects Of Professional Development On Collective Teacher Efficacy, Rachel Cordova
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research study aims to determine the effect of control-based group games on self-controlled behavior in a Montessori primary classroom. The study took place over a period of four weeks and included 17 participants ages 35 months to 6 years. A control-based group game, such as Red Light/Green Light or This action research examined the effects of professional development on collective teacher efficacy in a primary Montessori setting. The focus group comprised four participants, three lead teachers, and a site supervisor. The methodology consisted of four one-hour professional development sessions including quantitative and qualitative data collection, initial and final …
The Impact Of Vigorous Physical Activity On Preschool And Kindergarten Children’S On-Task Behavior And Focus, Christine Phillips
The Impact Of Vigorous Physical Activity On Preschool And Kindergarten Children’S On-Task Behavior And Focus, Christine Phillips
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This study aims to investigate the impact of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity on preschool and kindergarten-aged children’s on-task behavior and focus. The research took place over four weeks in a Montessori early childhood classroom with 15 children aged three to six. Each day, children participated in 12-15 minutes of physical activity, including running, jumping and marching, vigorous enough for them breathe hard. The researcher used both quantitative and qualitative data tools to examine effects on ability to focus and to be on-task during the following two hours. The increased movement had a positive impact on the children’s transition …
Spanish Vocabulary Acquisition And Implementation: The Effect In A Mixed-Aged Montessori Primary Classroom, Nadhira Hathotuwegama
Spanish Vocabulary Acquisition And Implementation: The Effect In A Mixed-Aged Montessori Primary Classroom, Nadhira Hathotuwegama
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research project studied the effects of introducing Spanish vocabulary words to a mixed-ages Montessori primary classroom on Spanish vocabulary acquisition and implementation. Spanish vocabulary words were presented in group lessons in half-hour intervals twice a week for four weeks using flashcards. There were three sets of cards –color, fruit, and grace and courtesy. Lessons were given in the Montessori three-period lesson format. Data collection tools provided data that supported successful results with a steady increase in Spanish vocabulary acquisition and implementation. At the conclusion of the study, future research could explore the use of real objects, using extensions …
The Effects Of Peer Collaboration On Students’ Writing Skills And Their Attitude Towards Writing In A Hybrid Montessori Classroom Of Second And Third Grade Students., Preetha Kingsview
The Effects Of Peer Collaboration On Students’ Writing Skills And Their Attitude Towards Writing In A Hybrid Montessori Classroom Of Second And Third Grade Students., Preetha Kingsview
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
"Abstract The purpose of this technology-integrated research is to understand the effects peer collaboration has on students writing skills on 2nd and 3rd graders in a virtual setting. The research took place over five weeks in a lower elementary classroom in a private Montessori school in New England area. The population included 18 students ages 8 to 9. Students participated in a 5-week intervention process, working in groups of 3 on peer collaboration, sharing ideas, and creating group written work. The findings indicate an overall beneficial effect on children’s attitude towards writing, leading to better writing skills and communication skills. …
The Effect Of Control-Based Group Games On Self-Controlled Behavior In A Primary Montessori Classroom, Sophia Foreman
The Effect Of Control-Based Group Games On Self-Controlled Behavior In A Primary Montessori Classroom, Sophia Foreman
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research study aims to determine the effect of control-based group games on self-controlled behavior in a Montessori primary classroom. The study took place over a period of four weeks and included 17 participants ages 35 months to 6 years. A control-based group game, such as Red Light/Green Light or Simon Says, was implemented daily. Both quantitative and qualitative data was collected from these games, as well as from observations of behavior in the classroom. Though the study found no significant correlation between game outcomes and self-controlled behavior in the classroom, the self-control skills needed to succeed in the …
The Impact Of Extended Recess With Loose Parts Play On Montessori Primary Student Self-Regulation And On-Task Behaviour, Rossana Cogorno Maldonado
The Impact Of Extended Recess With Loose Parts Play On Montessori Primary Student Self-Regulation And On-Task Behaviour, Rossana Cogorno Maldonado
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
"Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to study the impact of extended recess with loose parts play on student self-regulation at recess and on-task behavior after recess. The population for this action research study were students in grades one through three at a public Montessori elementary school in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia during a Covid-restricted school year. The intervention involved 45-60 minutes of extended recess with access to loose parts play for three weeks. Data collection included the following: loose parts play field observations, conflict type and frequency, on-task behaviors tally, and student self-assessments of on-task behaviors. …