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Full-Text Articles in Education
The Importance Of Cultural Context In Rural Education: Historical And Modern Perspectives, Devynn C. Campbell-Halfaker, Margo A. Gregor
The Importance Of Cultural Context In Rural Education: Historical And Modern Perspectives, Devynn C. Campbell-Halfaker, Margo A. Gregor
Psychology from the Margins
This paper presents a review of the historical context and the prominent debates about rural education that occurred from 1900-1940 and connects current trends in rural education to this history. Outmigration of rural youth and the decline of rural populations spurred the development of the Country Life Commission (Danbom, 1979) which sought to address this problem through rural education reform. Outmigration of rural youth continues to be a concern for rural communities, and the continued and important role of modern education in this phenomenon is discussed. Additionally, the current paper offers a review of other historic concerns regarding rural education …
A Little More In The World: Why Amish Parents Choose To Send Their Children To Public Schools, Steve Thalheimer
A Little More In The World: Why Amish Parents Choose To Send Their Children To Public Schools, Steve Thalheimer
Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies
In response to 20th-century industrialization, parents of the Amish tradition established parochial schools, segmenting away from an increasingly secular society. In the 1972 Wisconsin v. Yoder case, the Supreme Court codified the right of Amish parents to withdraw children from compulsory attendance after eighth grade, and many did withdraw. Yet, nearly a half century later, some Amish parents still send their children to public schools, but only limited research has explored why. This study identifies the factors that contribute to Amish families choosing to attend public schools. The researcher, doubling as the superintendent of a district in Elkhart County, …
Think Beyond The Literary Canon: The Potential For Young Adult Literature Within A High School Classroom, Megan Mayle
Think Beyond The Literary Canon: The Potential For Young Adult Literature Within A High School Classroom, Megan Mayle
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This research project will evaluate and build upon existing research on the use of young adult (YA) literature in high school curriculum. The project will include researching what is currently read in high school classrooms, examining studies on the use of YA literature, and presenting examples and models of implementing three major YA novels into high school curriculum. The three novels that will be looked at in-depth are The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, and Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The goal for this research …
Furthering Cultural Understanding Through Music, Sophia Abukamail
Furthering Cultural Understanding Through Music, Sophia Abukamail
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This project explores the role that music plays in fostering cultural understanding and equity by discussing the sociopolitical implications of musical collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli musicians. In order to do this, the paper will dive into the history of the conflict between Palestine and Israel, detail instances of musical collaboration between Palestinian and Israeli musicians, show how music is helping to bridge the divide between these two cultures, and examine the intentions and consequences of such collaborations as they relate to music, politics, and society. The purpose of this project is to investigate the ways that music can affect …
Using Online Games To Engage Students In Transition Skills, Emily Miller
Using Online Games To Engage Students In Transition Skills, Emily Miller
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
For this project, a game will be designed to assist students in transition skill-building. It will be presented at a minimum of one teacher's conference, and after the conference, I will be assisting in designing custom games for conference participants if they request to have a game made. During the conference, I will be talking about my experiences with using the Breakout EDU platform to design educational games and how learning the platform went for me. It will be a very beneficial experience for me, learning how to utilize an engaging online platform that I can use in my future …
The Issue Of Cyberbullying: A Literature Review, Hannah Hartzler
The Issue Of Cyberbullying: A Literature Review, Hannah Hartzler
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This paper will examine current literature regarding cyberbullying. First, cyberbullying will be defined and then, the differences between direct bullying and cyberbullying will be considered. Statistics that pertain to cyberbullying, factors regarding who is cyberbullied and who cyberbullies and what teachers can do to help will be examined. Cyberbullying is an issue that many adolescents face. As adults that spend many hours with these adolescents, teachers can make a big difference. The purpose of this paper is to review current research in order to help educate teachers on cyberbullying and how they can help.
Adolescent Identity Development In An Art Classroom, Katherine Mcgormley
Adolescent Identity Development In An Art Classroom, Katherine Mcgormley
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Identity is an important construct in adolescent development. Adolescence can be a time for students to find the best versions of themselves or to get stuck and confused on who they truly are. This honors project paper explores how art education can be a positive influence in the development of adolescents and their journey to finding their identities. It discusses the psychology behind adolescent development; how identities form, the chances for identity confusion or negative identity formation, and the physical stressors present in an individual that age that may also affect how they develop mentally and emotionally. It also explores …
Social Studies In The Primary Classroom: Why They Are Important, Katie Simkanin
Social Studies In The Primary Classroom: Why They Are Important, Katie Simkanin
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The purpose of this study is to focus on the importance of social studies topics taught in the primary classroom. I will examine the main social studies and historical topics teachers focus on under the framework of the Ohio Common Core State Standards (OCCSS). I will also examine a local school district’s primary social studies curriculum and interview a primary and high school teacher for their thoughts on the benefits of teaching social studies in the classroom, and what topics they think are the most important to cover for their students’ education and success in the higher grades and in …
Black Lives Matter Movement In Social Studies Education, Chloe Wolfe
Black Lives Matter Movement In Social Studies Education, Chloe Wolfe
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Social studies education is taught throughout the United States, but due to educators and state content standards, it can look different in each school district. There are limitations and advantages to social studies education in the United States. This project analyzes social studies education within the United States through both state curriculum and state mandated standards. Social studies education can create educated and active students through the use of the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework, that encourages students to participate in their communities and in society as a whole. The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movements have been increasingly …
Global Education: The Caribbean Realm, Carson Moore
Global Education: The Caribbean Realm, Carson Moore
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This paper will explore the educational systems of four countries in the Caribbean region, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Jamaica, referenced as the focus countries. This will also compare these educational systems to the education system of the United States. In addition, this paper will also show a pilot research study conducted to evaluate how Americans view these four countries in the Caribbean realm and what they know about education in other countries as a whole, showing that Americans know very little about education in other parts of the world, and no even less about countries in the Caribbean …
Teachers' Perspectives On The Impact Of Physical Activity On Classroom Behavior, Emma Vasek
Teachers' Perspectives On The Impact Of Physical Activity On Classroom Behavior, Emma Vasek
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Research shows that there are numerous benefits to allowing students to be physically active throughout the school day, such as increasing motivation, decreasing behavioral issues, and improving on-task behavior (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2018) The purpose of this research was to assess, from the perspective of teachers and teacher aids, the relationship between physical activity and elementary school aged students’ academic and behavioral performance in the classroom. Previous research conducted supports that the inclusion of physical activity during the school day helps improve students’ academic and behavioral performance in the classroom. Teachers and teacher aides were chosen as …
Covid-19 And The Achievement Gap, David Herr
Covid-19 And The Achievement Gap, David Herr
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This project will investigate whether the shift of many schools to remote instruction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has widened the achievement gaps between students of different racial identities and socioeconomic groups. I will use existing research and my understanding of pedagogical principles, as well as GPA data from before and after the advent of remote learning, to determine whether these gaps have changed since the implementation of remote learning, as well as to identify the mechanisms that have caused these changes, if they do exist. I will then extrapolate strategies with which to combat these disparities in …
Connection Between Camps And Social Emotional Learning In Middle School, Annie Lochridge
Connection Between Camps And Social Emotional Learning In Middle School, Annie Lochridge
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This project examines how outdoor educational experiences can improve social emotional learning in middle school students (grades 4-9). Questions to be addressed include: How can outdoor education field trips meet middle grade social emotional standards in Ohio?; What are the gains and pains for teachers involved in such opportunities?; What are the gains and pains for middle school students (grades 6-8) involved in outdoor educational opportunities?; What recommendations can be made for outdoor educational field trips to increase student social emotional learning? Initial research will be conducted using a literature review of place-based education, environmental education, field trips. and social …
A Teacher’S Perspective On The Effectiveness Of Homework At Various Grade Levels, Harlee Garlock
A Teacher’S Perspective On The Effectiveness Of Homework At Various Grade Levels, Harlee Garlock
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This project centers around research on and discussion about current teachers’ perspective on homework. Data was gathered using an online survey that was sent to a high school and an elementary school. The intent was to draw attention to how each school responded; more specifically how the answers between schools differed. Can we conclude that homework is more beneficial to students in a particular age group? The people who are most qualified to answer that question are those who track student progress daily. An essential part of teaching is assessing student understanding and using the results to direct the instruction …
Social And Emotional Learning In The Classroom, Madison M. Batchik, Sarah Byo
Social And Emotional Learning In The Classroom, Madison M. Batchik, Sarah Byo
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This project will focus on the effects of social and emotional learning in the classroom. This research will contain information on whether past and present students have experienced any type of social/emotional learning through their academic career. The data will also show if teachers are incorporating social-emotional learning into their classrooms and if so how. We will especially be focusing on how social emotional learning affects students who have experienced trauma and the trauma informed strategies teachers can use to help them.
An Analysis Of A High School American History Textbook, Harris Ong
An Analysis Of A High School American History Textbook, Harris Ong
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
For my honors project I will be examining and analyzing a high school American history textbook. The specific textbook that I will be looking at is _America: Pathways to the Present_ written by Andrew Clayton, Elisabeth Israels Perry, Linda Reed, and Allan M. Winkler. This textbook was published by Prentice Hall in the year 2003. I will be analyzing the textbook for it’s historical accuracy, checking that the events covered in the textbook tell the actual story of what really happened during that event. I will determine the textbook completely covers incidents that happened during big events. I will also …
Differences In Education In Urban And Rural Areas, Jacob Shreve
Differences In Education In Urban And Rural Areas, Jacob Shreve
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
This research project examines the educational differences and disparities of urban and rural schools in Ohio. The focus school districts are Switzerland of Ohio Local and Akron Public Schools. Demographic information from each of the focus school districts is examined and compared to the outcomes of the schools to determine if factors such as poverty inhibit student learning. Data and statistics, published research, and personal experience will be used to make connections between the school districts, their students, their environment, and their learning. Differences in educational quality, opportunities, and funding will also be discussed.
Natural User Interface Based American Sign Language Tutoring Program, Bryce J. Allen
Natural User Interface Based American Sign Language Tutoring Program, Bryce J. Allen
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a substantial shortcoming in the modern American educational system: there is a sufficient need for our educators to be trained in the practices required to provide an educational experience for their students that is as effective as in-person instruction. There exist already systems of online instruction for various academic subjects, such as math and the sciences. In the subject of linguistic studies, educational programs have been developed to evaluate student proficiency in both the written and spoken forms of the language in which they are studying. However, there exist few programs that can effectively provide …