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Educate To Advocate, Anna Dimelis
Educate To Advocate, Anna Dimelis
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
This senior thesis is an autoethnographic study in which I retell and analyze my experiences engaging in student advocacy with other students in the College of Education (COE) at Eastern Michigan University (EMU). It consists of a reflection on my experiences, an analysis of personal communications between various members of the EMU faculty and me, and the meaning I now make or give to those experiences. I begin by providing both narrower and wider contexts to explain how I have come to advocacy work and what informs the value I place on it for fostering democratic civic engagement, including a …
The Integration Of Certified Therapy Dog Teams Into Special Education: Insights Of Volunteer Handlers, Rana Aabed
The Integration Of Certified Therapy Dog Teams Into Special Education: Insights Of Volunteer Handlers, Rana Aabed
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
The purpose of this study was to better understand how certified volunteer dog therapy handlers can be integrated into special education settings. Although the pet therapy discourse confirms the overall impact dog therapy has on youth’s psychological health (e.g., Groenewoud et al., 2023), research that could elucidate how volunteer handlers modify the way they have their dogs interact with special education populations is a present-day need that has otherwise not appeared in the literature. In response, this study involved a qualitative multiple-case investigation about the role of volunteer certified handlers and the dog therapy provisions they offer special education populations. …
Speech-Language Pathologists' Perspectives On Augmentative Communication And Autism Spectrum Disorder, Madison Lambert
Speech-Language Pathologists' Perspectives On Augmentative Communication And Autism Spectrum Disorder, Madison Lambert
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is a common strategy that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) use to help individuals better communicate. AAC is used to assist or replace verbal communication. This strategy can include pointing at pictures, having a device that speaks typed words, or using gestures such as sign language. AAC is commonly used to help individuals with autism spectrum disorder with communication. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disability that impacts social communication and interaction. Individuals with ASD also commonly have restrictive or repetitive behaviors. Past research on AAC has focused more on what it is and why …
Effects Of A Service-Learning Experience On English Language Teacher Development, Evelyn C. West
Effects Of A Service-Learning Experience On English Language Teacher Development, Evelyn C. West
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
This project examines how a service-learning project helped future English language (EL) teachers grow. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) students planned and implemented an afterschool program to support young English learners at Estabrook Elementary. Using Piaget's theory of constructivism, this hands-on, real-world learning opportunity allowed EMU students to construct their own understanding and reflect on the experience. TESOL students first developed an after school EL program and put into practice their own lessons. Then, through reflection journals and critical discussions, students used metacognitive strategies to strengthen their expertise. As the ‘students turned teachers’ reflected on their learning, …
Concepts To Go!: Early Literacy Supporting Intentional Learning Experiences In Early Childhood Settings, Melanie Prince
Concepts To Go!: Early Literacy Supporting Intentional Learning Experiences In Early Childhood Settings, Melanie Prince
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
No abstract provided.
Exploring Race, Class And Power In Young Adult Literature, Jessica Eddings
Exploring Race, Class And Power In Young Adult Literature, Jessica Eddings
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
No abstract provided.
Critical Literacy, Engagement, And Agency In Popular Music Consumption By Young Adults, Mackensi Crenshaw
Critical Literacy, Engagement, And Agency In Popular Music Consumption By Young Adults, Mackensi Crenshaw
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
The education of an individual occurs in a multitude of places, including one’s cultural context. The interactions one has with cultural artifacts, such as music, can impact how individuals interact with larger social movements, power structures, and self-identification. As outlined by Giroux (2006) the meaningful integration of agency and critical cultural analysis are essential to critical engagement in citizens and is generally lacking within secondary and post-secondary curriculum. The goal of this study is to assess the engagement practices and experiences individuals have with popular culture, specifically music, and the relation these interactions have to individual, social, and political agency. …
Creating Bridges Between Health Care Professionals: Interprofessional Collaboration Between Respiratory Therapy And Speech-Language Pathology And Its Importance For Patient Outcomes, Nafiah Khan
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
In a changing health care industry, it is imperative that different healthcare professionals collaborate to address the state of the patient. Respiratory therapists (RTs) and speech-language pathologists {SLPs) frequently work with the same general patient population in the healthcare setting; however, while RTs typically provide emergency interventions, SLPs work with the patient in the rehabilitative domain. Each profession has a unique understanding of the patient and may encounter an overlap in responsibilities for performing a particular task, including management of tracheostomy tubes and prevention of aspiration pneumonias. This study investigated SLPs' and RTs' perspectives on their interprofessional collaboration. The findings …
Cleft Lip And Palate: An Educational Guide For Families, Ciara Woods
Cleft Lip And Palate: An Educational Guide For Families, Ciara Woods
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Cleft lip and palate are craniofacial anomalies affecting more than 200,000 infants in teh United States per year. Although this condition is quite common, parents are often confused and uninformed when they discover their newborn has a cleft lip and/or palate. In time, parents can learn of the surgical repairs and therapies, but what about the management, treatment, effects on education, risk factors, genetics, and any other lasting effects on the newborn? Many parents often wonder if their baby can be fed properly, if the child will have trouble learning to talk, or how to tell relatives and friends about …
Educators' Support Of The Cultivation Of Self-Determination And Self-Advocacy Of Students With Disabilities, Stephanie Porcari
Educators' Support Of The Cultivation Of Self-Determination And Self-Advocacy Of Students With Disabilities, Stephanie Porcari
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
In a society that appears to take independence for granted at times, it has become more and more of a necessity for educators to combat this trend and foster independence within students. One way educators can foster independence is by supporting the cultivation of self-determination and self-advocacy within students during the school-age years. As part of this project, a literature review was conducted to compile the components of self-determination and self-advocacy of students with learning disabilities and mild cognitive impairments. Working definitions of these two attributes were then created from these components. This project will explore the cultivation of self-determination …
Writing Across The Curriculum: Integrating Writing Into Daily Elementary Math, Science, And Social Studies Lessons, Emily Lundh
Writing Across The Curriculum: Integrating Writing Into Daily Elementary Math, Science, And Social Studies Lessons, Emily Lundh
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
There is a significant lack of time spent writing with students in the primary grades, namely writing informationally. By using research done by experts in the fields of writing and literature in the elementary grades I have created lessons that integrate informational writing into the daily lessons in math, science, and social studies in first, third, and fifth grades. These lessons are individual, pair, and small group plans that can be completed in just one day or a few days where students are engaging with the content in a different way.
Student Involvement: A Comparative Study Of Eastern Michigan University And Oxford-Brookes University, Meaghan Lynch
Student Involvement: A Comparative Study Of Eastern Michigan University And Oxford-Brookes University, Meaghan Lynch
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Through a comparative analysis of Eastern Michigan University and Oxford-Brookes University, it has been determined that despite being similar in size and reputability, student organizations look significantly different. The researcher determined a strong first step in discussing why the two universities have such differing approaches to student involvement would be to investigate the value found in extra-curricular participation for students that occur in both countries. The researcher explored this difference and discusses what each institution could learn from the other and continue to grow and develop their extracurricular programs.
Navigating The World Of Alzheimer's Disease: An Educational Guide For Family Members, Delaney Walker
Navigating The World Of Alzheimer's Disease: An Educational Guide For Family Members, Delaney Walker
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a condition which deteriorates the brain and results in a form of dementia. Its the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and its symptoms have significant impact on both individual with AD and their caregivers. Family members are often confused and overwhelmed with an AD diagnosis. This thesis incorporates a comprehensive literature review that addresses four significant areas of need for individuals with AD: Feeding, communication, behavioral, and activities of daily life. The booklet highlight the importance of family education as they navigate the unfamiliar road of AD.
The Impact Of Communication Skills On The Social Interaction Of Students With Down Syndrome: Special Education Teachers' Perspectives, Tara Poikey
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
It is important for children to have effective socialization, no matter what type of disability they may have when it comes to communication. Friendship and play opportunities with others usually provide cognitive learning opportunities as well as social learning opportunities. For most children, school is a key setting for them to engage in friendships and develop social interactions. This study investigated eight special education teachers' perspectives on the communication needs of children with Down syndrome within the school context, as well as the teachers' knowledge and resources needed to facilitate their students' social interactions. The participants reported having little knowledge …
The Intersection Of Race, Gender, And Leadership In The Legal Field, Jordan Giles
The Intersection Of Race, Gender, And Leadership In The Legal Field, Jordan Giles
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
No abstract provided.
Teaching Reading To Emergent Adults: Focus On Pedagogical Materials, Rachel Turner
Teaching Reading To Emergent Adults: Focus On Pedagogical Materials, Rachel Turner
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
With an increased number of immigrants and refugees entering the United States every year, many states and non-profit organizations offer English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. How do these organizations find materials that meet the needs of these learners and what type(s) of professional development do the organizations offer to their staff? The research presented is based on a survey of teachers and tutors who work with emergent adult readers. Discussed in what follows are principles to consider when selecting or creating effective materials in the classroom, rooted in the pedagogical framework of Tomlinson (2011), Vinogradov (2008), Beatty (2003) …
A Review Of The Neuroscience Of Second Language Acquisition, Adrienne Cruz
A Review Of The Neuroscience Of Second Language Acquisition, Adrienne Cruz
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
In exploring the neuroscience of second language acquisition, this literature review draws on published studies to discuss whether there is a "best" age to acquire a second language based on its impact on brain activity and structures of the brain. This project examines whether an individual's age of second language acquisition makes a significant impact on the brain that would impact other areas of that bilingual individual's life. This project then makes a connection to the topic's relevance in speech-language pathology through issues of referral and identification.
Children's Literature As A Tool To Teach Mathematics, Kara Weinstein
Children's Literature As A Tool To Teach Mathematics, Kara Weinstein
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Common Core State Standards have changed the way that we teach math concepts in elementary schools. These new educational standards promote teaching math for understanding instead of teaching the standard algorithms that have been traditionally taught. Children's literature is an alternative teaching method. The aim of this project is to examine children's literature with the purpose of teaching mathematic concepts. This project models the components of quality children's literature to create an original book that teaches students grades 3-5 about fractions. 2
How Progressive Communication Methods And Impactful Leadership Styles Led To Success And Growth In Emu's Honors College Student Fellow Program, Lauren Renou
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
This research explored the communication methods and leadership styles that had emerged from participants in Eastern Michigan University's Honors College Student Fellow Program. Through a quantitative study, the researcher investigated current and past program participant's impressions of the communication methods and leadership styles that were developed within the Honors College Student Fellow Program. A literature review of other Honors College "Student Fellow" programs provided context for this study.
The Impact Of Font Type On Reading, Stephanie Hoffmeister
The Impact Of Font Type On Reading, Stephanie Hoffmeister
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Significant differences in brain activation patterns exist between readers with and without dyslexia (Shaywitz, 1998). One possible area of difference involves font style that has led to the development of specific fonts to help individuals with dyslexia. Recent studies of dyslexia-specific fonts provide no specific evidence that they improve an individual's reading ability or speed of reading.
The Success Of The Education Achievement Authority: How The State Set Itself Up For Failure, Carolyn Kohls
The Success Of The Education Achievement Authority: How The State Set Itself Up For Failure, Carolyn Kohls
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
No abstract provided.
Ethics At Eastern Michigan University And The College Of Business: A Study Of Academic Dishonesty And Professionalism, Ashley Shahan
Ethics At Eastern Michigan University And The College Of Business: A Study Of Academic Dishonesty And Professionalism, Ashley Shahan
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
No abstract provided.
"People Are People": Benefits Of Inclusive Service, Sarah Mueller
"People Are People": Benefits Of Inclusive Service, Sarah Mueller
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
College institutions often emphasize the importance of service learning for their students. After research revealed a lack of volunteer opportunities for college aged individuals with disabilities, a pilot program was developed to examine the benefits of service for this population, as well as their peers without disabilities. The project involved college undergraduates and young adults with an intellectual or developmental disability. After a weeklong service trip together, benefits were discussed and evaluated. Benefits to the participants with disabilities included pride, skill development and generalization, empowerment, and increases in social interaction. Benefits to the participants without disabilities included positive attitude change, …
Disability And Access: Leadership Opportunities For Students With Disabilities In High School, Tori A. Klisz
Disability And Access: Leadership Opportunities For Students With Disabilities In High School, Tori A. Klisz
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Many students at public high schools enrich their high school experience and gain valuable skills through their participation in extra-curricular activities including, but not limited to, high school student leadership organizations. In this study, the researcher aims to present qualitative data obtained from semi-structured interviews that provide insight into the accessibility of high school student leadership organizations to students with disabilities. This study examines the perspectives of both student leaders in high school student leadership organizations and students with disabilities at three public high schools. The findings indicate that high school student leadership organizations provide limited accessibility to some students …
Speech-Language Services For Bilingual Students: Relevant Issues And Concerns, Mary Scott
Speech-Language Services For Bilingual Students: Relevant Issues And Concerns, Mary Scott
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are ethically responsible for providing the best possible therapy to their clients. As the number of non-English-speaking homes is increasing in the United States, so is the need for SLPs with a thorough understanding of how to appropriately service multilingual clients,. This project is intended as a primer for speech-language pathologists facing the complexity of servicing linguistically--and culturally-diverse populations. It includes an in-depth analysis of language development in bilingual children compared to monolingual children, types of assessments used to differentiate between a language difference and a language disorder, and cultural factors that should be considered when providing …
Teaching Common Core Exemplary Texts For Today's Elementary Students, Elizabeth Drada
Teaching Common Core Exemplary Texts For Today's Elementary Students, Elizabeth Drada
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
This project explores the purpose and objectives of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as they apply to the instruction of complex texts for elementary students. This project includes an analysis and short history of the Standards and how to successfully implement a unit of instruction for elementary students, based on a text that the Standards identify as "exemplary" The information presented in the thesis is backed by online research and educational articles. The unit based on the novel Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis was created for a fourth grade class that adheres to the Standards and …
Better Social Studies: Increasing Content Knowledge & Reading Simultaneously, Ellen Rae Weaver
Better Social Studies: Increasing Content Knowledge & Reading Simultaneously, Ellen Rae Weaver
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
When considering the impact of the new set of educational standards coming into effect across the nation, commonly known as The Common Core, it becomes necessary to reevaluate the emphases given to the different subject areas being taught. These new standards are heavily steeped in the empowering act of reading in education. I believe that reading, instead of overwhelming content with its different instructional needs, can instead be used to rejuvenate subject areas. Since the content area dubbed social studies is a diverse and greatly varied teaching subject it has a multitude of applications in education.; yet, due to the …
Bibliotherapy For The Inclusive Elementary Classroom, Kate-Lynn Dirks
Bibliotherapy For The Inclusive Elementary Classroom, Kate-Lynn Dirks
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
In my life, music and reading have brought me great joy and escape. To disappear from the world I would read a book, and to deal with stress I would play my piano. Entering Eastern Michigan University from high school I was very interested in looking into the Music Therapy Program. I had worked with students with special needs at my past elementary school and had recently welcomed a baby cousin into my family who was born with severe Cerebral Palsy. I had experienced firsthand the healing power of music with adults and children, and I wanted explore this major. …
Dialogue Journals: A Way To Encourage Emergent Writers, Victoria Isabell
Dialogue Journals: A Way To Encourage Emergent Writers, Victoria Isabell
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
“Writing is more than just recording; it is the process of developing a story or idea. It allows us to represent our life experiences and claim them as our own while giving them meaning” (Calkins, 1994, p.4). Every student should be given the opportunity to view writing as a way to “represent life experiences.” To give students this experience, teachers must show their students that they see the value in and potential joy of writing.
Using Daily Behavior Report Cards As Intervention For Primary School Students With Adhd, Kristina Schaefer
Using Daily Behavior Report Cards As Intervention For Primary School Students With Adhd, Kristina Schaefer
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
This study is a secondary analysis of the Daily Behavior Report Card (DBRC), for three primary school aged children diagnosed with ADHD. These children are characterized as having difficulty sustaining attention at school and play, as well as exhibiting inappropriately high levels of hyperactivity-impulsivity. The DBRC data were collected over an eight week period and chartered similar to a single system design for each student. Results showed steady improvement for some, but not all three students.