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Student Engagement With Nature When Using Nature Journals And Ipads, Xeng Jasiczek
Student Engagement With Nature When Using Nature Journals And Ipads, Xeng Jasiczek
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
This capstone is a collection of lessons to teach nature journals while using iPads in the
elementary classroom from first grade through fifth grade. This curriculum is cross- curricular and includes teaching lessons in art and science, and work on students being
reflective of their work either verbally or written. This curriculum is supported by research done about outdoor learning, the use of modern technology and free play. All these things contribute to a better mental and physical health of children into adulthood. The use of technology in the classroom is changing how teachers teach and how students learn. This …
Impact Of Mindset Interventions During Morning Meeting On Student Motivation And Classroom Community, Megan Schoaf
Impact Of Mindset Interventions During Morning Meeting On Student Motivation And Classroom Community, Megan Schoaf
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
The(research(question(addressed(is what impact do mindset interventions during Morning Meeting have on students’ motivation and building community in a kindergarten classroom? It studies the work of Carol Dweck and other researchers who have theorized that the human mindset can play a pivotal role in motivation to learn and persevere past challenges. It also examines the effects of teaching about the brain and how the brain can grow and change with effort and persistence. The author used a qualitative method of study using interviews, anecdotal notes, and classroom observations to obtain perspective of preliminary mindsets and mindsets at the end of the …