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Editor’S Notebook, Andrew C. Holman

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Black Lives Matter At Bsu: Reflections On The Spring Teach-In And Town Hall Meeting, Christy Lyons Graham, Brian Payne, Sarah Thomas, Diana Fox, Polina Sabinin

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Editor's Notebook, Andrew C. Holman

Bridgewater Review

No abstract provided.

Protective Armor, Germana T. Rodrigues

The Graduate Review

Artist’s Statement:

My work is a result of my personal experiences as a woman. It is a reflection and interpretation of time and place. My intention is to convey an idea based on memories and the passage of time. I explore and reflect on themes and subject matter that are connected to the natural process of my life. Therefore, my investigation of the past and present is an important force in my creative process. The multiple roles I’ve chosen continue to have a strong hold on me, and I search to find the balance.

The female figure and symbols within …

Curriculum Decision-Making Processes Of Beginning Special Education Teachers, Camille Schulman

The Graduate Review

Teachers are constantly making decisions in their classrooms based on a variety of factors. With a sample of twelve first or second year special education teachers, this participatory action research project explores the decision-making processes in regards to curriculum development. Using group interviews, individual interviews, participant content maps, and a survey, data examining the decisions these teachers make about curriculum in their classroom was collected. These qualitative and quantitative data sets will be coded, analyzed, and compared to identify common elements and themes among participants. Preliminary results show that teachers struggle on a daily basis with different aspects of curriculum …

Effects Of A 10-Week Periodized Resistance-Training Program On Speed-Performance Variables In Male High-School Athletes, Brooke Pacheco

Undergraduate Review

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Physical Education Experiences On Homeschooled Students And Families, Natasha Kane

Undergraduate Review

Introduction:
The number of homeschooled students in the United States continues to rise year after year. In 2011, 3.4% of the school-age population was being homeschooled, which was a jump from 2.9% in 2007 (HSLDA, 2013). A study done by the U.S. Department of Education conducted in 2013 reported that approximately 1.77 million students are homeschooled in the United States (Unit­ed States Department of Education, 2013). Due to these substantial numbers, many students and families are having to find ways to fulfill certain requirements, one of which being physical education. Physical education is a mandated subject in public schools and …

Discovering How The Pieces Fit Together: An Interdisciplinary Research Project Integrating The Disciplines Of Elementary Education And English, Angela Skrabec

Undergraduate Review

Introduction:
When I began my research project roughly two and half years ago, I had one main goal in mind: to find out the reasoning behind Massachusetts mandating Elementary Education majors, like myself, to have a second major in the sciences or the humanities. My mind was consumed with the fact that I wanted to become an elementary school teacher, so why in the world would the state require me to have two complete undergraduate degrees when I would really only use my degree in education? This question is what sparked the whole idea of performing an interdisciplinary undergraduate research …