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Procrastination And The College Student: An Analysis On Contributing Factors And Academic Consequences, Jourdan Ford Dec 2014

Procrastination And The College Student: An Analysis On Contributing Factors And Academic Consequences, Jourdan Ford

Education Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


Fit To Focus: Measuring The Effects Of Physical Activity On Behavior Management, Kaylee Vaughan Dec 2014

Fit To Focus: Measuring The Effects Of Physical Activity On Behavior Management, Kaylee Vaughan

Education Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Stability Balls Versus Chairs In The Classroom: Student Preferences And Effects On Classroom Management, Erin Messinger Dec 2014

A Comparison Of Stability Balls Versus Chairs In The Classroom: Student Preferences And Effects On Classroom Management, Erin Messinger

Education Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Teaching 3rd Grade Students New Strategies To Raise Math Assessment Scores: An Emphasis On Addition And Subtraction, Tracy Strong Dec 2014

The Effect Of Teaching 3rd Grade Students New Strategies To Raise Math Assessment Scores: An Emphasis On Addition And Subtraction, Tracy Strong

Education Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Traditional Versus Nontraditional Oral Spelling Strategies In 3rd Grade Classrooms, Jacquelyne R. Wade Dec 2014

A Comparison Of Traditional Versus Nontraditional Oral Spelling Strategies In 3rd Grade Classrooms, Jacquelyne R. Wade

Education Undergraduate Research

A research study that was conducted in a private East Tennessee school. The study compared the traditional ways of spelling instruction to oral nontraditional methods. The study lasted for two weeks and results showed that both methods are still useful and effective. However, depending on the children's personality and teacher's willingness to implement a new curriculum effects the outcome of such methods.


Measuring The Effects Of Parental Involvement In Academic And Extracurricular Activities On A Child’S Self-Efficacy, Adele E. Marsh, Brittni James Nov 2014

Measuring The Effects Of Parental Involvement In Academic And Extracurricular Activities On A Child’S Self-Efficacy, Adele E. Marsh, Brittni James

Education Undergraduate Research

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to see what effect parental involvement in both academic and extracurricular activities had on the academic achievement and self-efficacy of students in a parochial middle school class in eastern Tennessee. The researchers hypothesize that parental involvement has a positive effect on a child’s academic achievement and this study was conducted to provide evidence for this hypothesis. In this study, 39 parents and 16 students from an eighth grade classroom were surveyed. Among other things, the parents were questioned about how important they felt it was to do the following: attend extracurricular activities their …


The Correlation Of The Use Of Color Enhancements And Reading Proficiency For General Education Primary Students, Christianna E. Walter Nov 2014

The Correlation Of The Use Of Color Enhancements And Reading Proficiency For General Education Primary Students, Christianna E. Walter

Education Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


Is Outdoor Instruction Used For The Enhancement Of Academic Instruction: A Survey Of Teachers Who Implement Outdoor Instruction In Their Curriculum, Heidi Gomez Nov 2014

Is Outdoor Instruction Used For The Enhancement Of Academic Instruction: A Survey Of Teachers Who Implement Outdoor Instruction In Their Curriculum, Heidi Gomez

Education Undergraduate Research

This paper looks at a survey to current teachers to see if outdoor instruction, or outdoor education, is being used in today's society of common core standards. Teachers were asked a series of questions to see how they implement their curriculum with outdoor instruction. Not all educators have access to an outdoor source so outdoor instruction is almost obsolete, if not only used for physical education.


A Comparison Of Stability Balls Versus Chairs In The Classroom: Student Preferences And Effects On Classroom Management, Melissa A. Clayton, Erin Messinger Oct 2014

A Comparison Of Stability Balls Versus Chairs In The Classroom: Student Preferences And Effects On Classroom Management, Melissa A. Clayton, Erin Messinger

Education Undergraduate Research

The use of stability balls as chairs in classrooms is becoming more common. There has been a decent amount of research done involving students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how this disorder affects an individual’s attention and behavior in class. This study looks at a fifth grade classroom and asks the following: How does the use of stability balls as chairs affect the classroom management, and how do the students feel about them? The study is inconclusive as far as behavior goes, but seems to show a student preference in support of using stability balls.


Adaptations For The Introvert Personality: Perceptions Of Fifth-Grade Students, Briana R. Wever Jan 2014

Adaptations For The Introvert Personality: Perceptions Of Fifth-Grade Students, Briana R. Wever

Education Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


The Role Of Text Features In The Self-Selection Of Literary Genres By Second-Grade Students Within A Gender-Specific Context, Tawsha Stiltz Jan 2014

The Role Of Text Features In The Self-Selection Of Literary Genres By Second-Grade Students Within A Gender-Specific Context, Tawsha Stiltz

Education Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of Individual And Partner Reading In A K-2 Classroom: An Emphasis On Comprehension And Focus, Cheyenne Meyerpeter, Cara Simonds Jan 2014

A Comparison Of Individual And Partner Reading In A K-2 Classroom: An Emphasis On Comprehension And Focus, Cheyenne Meyerpeter, Cara Simonds

Education Undergraduate Research

No abstract provided.