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Informal Learning: How Care Providers Can Engage In Learning Outside Of The Classroom, Christina Lannon
Informal Learning: How Care Providers Can Engage In Learning Outside Of The Classroom, Christina Lannon
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
Informal learning is learning that happens spontaneously with no explicit instruction taking place (Latchem, 2014). The term informal learning was developed in 1950 by Malcolm Knowles in his work Informal Adult Education (as cited in Cofer, 2000) and many others have researched best practices for informal learning involving children (Latchem, 2014; Song et al., 2017). In many cases, it is the responsibility of the adult to initiate informal learning experiences by providing quality explanations for the many questions that children ask and engaging in everyday conversation with children. Much of the research that has been done exploring informal learning has …
The Effect Of Dance And Team Sports On Mental Health, Kayla Hulburt
The Effect Of Dance And Team Sports On Mental Health, Kayla Hulburt
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
This study uses the World Health Organization model of physical, social, and mental health to examine the effect of participating in dance and team sports during childhood on mental health in adulthood. Prior research has suggested that physical activity is strongly integrated with mental and social health and therefore is a protective factor among mental illness. However, there is not sufficient research comparing the differences among dance and team sports on mental health. This study hypothesized that dancers would experience more positive mental health in adulthood than team sports due to the basis of physical activity in dance, but the …
The Bonhomie Project: An Anti-Bullying Program For Middle School Students, Alexandria A. Gauthier
The Bonhomie Project: An Anti-Bullying Program For Middle School Students, Alexandria A. Gauthier
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
Bullying is a prevalent issue in society today. The Bonhomie Project is a program developed to engage sixth grade students in learning about bullying and methods to help halt the cycle of bullying in their school. Students learn about the three "key players" of bullying, the various types of bullying, and how to stand up against bullies. This program utilizes R.J. Palacio's award winning novel, Wonder, with students answering questions and discussing the parts of the novel in small groups; students also participate in activities that build up kindness instead of tearing each other down with bullying, and at …
Diversity And Postsecondary Education: Are Local Teacher Preparation Programs Really Preparing Educators For Supporting And Teaching Diverse Populations In The Classroom?, David Prescott
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
This intensive research endeavor is focused in the realm of education, specifically inclusion in classroom settings. This paper will be examining local teacher preparation programs by analyzing their requirements for diversity education and training. The overall purpose of this research project is to increase awareness of the disconnect between inclusion and diversity education, inspire others to want to do something to better serve the diverse populations in local school districts, and to begin discussion about changing diversity requirements in local teacher education programs. This paper will begin by defining and distinguishing inclusion and diversity education. Next the paper will provide …
Computer Science Unit, Megan Bouchard
Computer Science Unit, Megan Bouchard
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
A collection of ten computer science lesson plans, aligned with Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards, developed for an after school program.
A Close Look At Learning Styles, Joanna Haswell
A Close Look At Learning Styles, Joanna Haswell
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
The term “learning style” refers to the idea that each student learns in his or her own way. More specifically, a learning style is the preferential way that a student is able to learn, retain, and apply the information that they are learning. In order to bring about success in anything that one does, it is important to understand learning styles, the history of them, their evolution, and how research on them can help one better understand how he or she learns.
Kindness In The Classroom, Ashley Tomich
Kindness In The Classroom, Ashley Tomich
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
This study investigates the impact direct and explicit teaching has on a student’s level of empathy in a third grade classroom using the Kindness in the Classroom curriculum .
Developing An Honors Peer Mentoring Program In Higher Education, Kate Culverhouse
Developing An Honors Peer Mentoring Program In Higher Education, Kate Culverhouse
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
The Merrimack College Honors Peer Mentoring Program is currently one of the effective and successful aspects of the Honors Program. The purpose of the peer mentoring program is to help first-year honors students with their transition not only into the Honors community, but Merrimack as a whole.
New Country, New You!, Allison Hogan, Brittany Leonard
New Country, New You!, Allison Hogan, Brittany Leonard
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
At the completion of our research, we wanted to answer the following question: what are the benefits of study abroad programs and what impact do they have on students’ personal and professional growth? Based on the literature and empirical studies available to us, we can conclude that studying abroad does have positive impacts on the average college student, and it contributes to their overall development.
Social Justice And Writing In A Math Classroom, Jesica Chaya
Social Justice And Writing In A Math Classroom, Jesica Chaya
Honors Senior Capstone Projects
By intertwining new math concepts with important and relevant social issues, teachers can empower students to recognize the applicable nature of math to problems that their generation will be dealing with for years to come. In doing this, they can also change students’ perceptions of what succeeding in a math class looks like and address a rising necessity for writing across the curriculum by connecting these social justice based plans with writing assignments that encourage and reinforce vocabulary and a deep understanding of the material.