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Implementing Reading And Writing In Secondary Mathematics, Mari E. Eisenhart
Implementing Reading And Writing In Secondary Mathematics, Mari E. Eisenhart
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Literacy in secondary mathematics continues to be difficult for many. Mathematics teachers and researchers continue to develop support documents for secondary math teachers. It is important to utilize the literacy strategies already established by other content areas. It is feasible to adjust these strategies to suit the needs of mathematics students. Literacy across the content areas is a relatively new idea in education, but literacy in mathematics is even more foreign. It is necessary to use the available literacy strategies to develop materials applicable in the secondary mathematics classroom.
Goal Achievement Through Self-Directed Learning And Self-Regulation In Young Adulthood, Henry Murray
Goal Achievement Through Self-Directed Learning And Self-Regulation In Young Adulthood, Henry Murray
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The purposes of this research project were to: (a) explore the processes of self-directed learning and self-regulation throughout young adulthood, and (b) determine how young adults apply the concepts and principles of self-directed learning and self-regulation in goal setting and goal achievement. The researcher reviewed six major adult learning concepts and constructs, including self-directed learning and self-directedness, self-regulation and self-regulated learning, experiential learning, dialogue learning, critical reflection, and transformational learning, in order to better understand the autonomous and self-directed learning processes that adults engage in on a daily basis. A PowerPoint presentation with a practical goal setting and goal achievement …
Scenario Based Training In An Aviation Training Environment, Brenda A. Cox
Scenario Based Training In An Aviation Training Environment, Brenda A. Cox
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Trends in aviation training (i.e., the changes in pilot instruction proposed by the industry training standards represent changes in the content and delivery of pilot instruction) indicate a shift from traditional maneuver based training approach to incorporate training that is scenario based, which requires different skills and competencies. In this project, the author attempted to solve this problem by designing a PowerPoint presentation of strategies and techniques that pilot instructors new to the operational training environment can utilize when teaching scenario based training (SBT). The strategies are based on methods and techniques utilized by instructors/researchers who have spent years in …
The Use Of Web 2.0 Technologies To Support Continuing Medical Education, Steven M. Folstein
The Use Of Web 2.0 Technologies To Support Continuing Medical Education, Steven M. Folstein
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Physicians in the U.S. often turn to medical specialty societies as a primary source of the continuing education credits they need to maintain licensure and certification. In recent years, these requirements have been increased. Many physicians prefer live educational activities, but the cost of producing these events is prohibitive given the reduction in funding available to many societies. In this project, the author addressed this problem by developing a handbook for use by medical society members serving as volunteer faculty for continuing medical education (CME) activities. This handbook outlines a number of online tools, making use of the interactive qualities …
Using Simulated Human Models In Radiologic Technology Education, Scott L. Smith
Using Simulated Human Models In Radiologic Technology Education, Scott L. Smith
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
One of the challenges of modern medical schools is finding a way for students to practice their patient care skills before they interface with a live patient. Human simulated patients are realistic manikins that act like real patients in both sounds and actions. The technology these manikins offer needs to be supported by a well developed lesson plan that insures a student's transfer of learning. In this project, the researcher provides a scenario based lesson plan that allows the students to practice patient care skills safely, using simulated patients in a realistic environment. The use of such a curriculum allowed …
Cultural Diversity In The Workplace: A Guide For Effective Instruction For All Adult Learning Styles, Lauren M. Barela
Cultural Diversity In The Workplace: A Guide For Effective Instruction For All Adult Learning Styles, Lauren M. Barela
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The makeup of the United States work force is changing. An increased number of immigrants in the work force have significantly affected the corporate atmosphere creating the need for a new approach to employee training. All adult learners have different learning styles which are culturally influenced and which impact training in the workplace. By applying educational theory and methods to workplace training, corporations can more effectively train employees with diverse learning style preferences. This project provides a guide to corporate educators who work with culturally diverse employees and provides an educational foundation for effective workplace training based upon analysis of: …
Eighth Grade Mathematics Curriculum Alignment For School District 27j, Frances Bell
Eighth Grade Mathematics Curriculum Alignment For School District 27j, Frances Bell
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This project aligns the curriculum taught in eighth grade mathematics courses in School District 27J to the Colorado Academic Standards (CDE, 2009b). This project includes a yearly planning matrix, for implementation in the 2010-2011 school year. The review of literature defined curriculum and the benefits of curriculum alignment. This information helped to create the yearly planning matrix that aligned the current eighth grade resources to the new standards. The main goal of this project is to ensure that all students in eighth grade receive consistent instruction in each standard, which leads to success on the state standardized tests.
Teaching Shakespeare In The 21st Century: A Guide For Secondary Educators, Deborah Heilmer
Teaching Shakespeare In The 21st Century: A Guide For Secondary Educators, Deborah Heilmer
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This project explains how the integration of innovative methods for teaching Shakespeare's works, and the works of other canonical authors, can increase motivation and achievement among 21st century students in the secondary classroom. It provides a rationale for the continued use of Shakespeare's works as part of the secondary curriculum, as well as an overview of common problems associated with teaching Shakespeare today. Issues addressed include cross generational, sociocultural translation and modern-day relevance, as well as assessment authenticity. The project consists of a research paper and unit guide constructed for the purpose of bridging the gap that often exists between …
Enhancing Student Learning With Brain-Based Research, Ted Bonnema
Enhancing Student Learning With Brain-Based Research, Ted Bonnema
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This paper discusses brain-based learning and its relation to classroom instruction. A growing quantity of research currently exists regarding how the brain perceives, processes, and ultimately learns new information. In order to maximize their teaching efficacy, educators should have a basic understanding of key memory functions in the brain, and how these functions relate to student learning. In this paper, the author surveys current literature to identify foundational instructional strategies that are supported by brain-based research. A Microsoft PowerPoint© presentation is included that is intended for use at an in-service training with the goal of providing participants with (1) an …
Teaching Literacy Through Guided Reading, Running Records, And Miscue Analysis, Michelle Elaina Vandever
Teaching Literacy Through Guided Reading, Running Records, And Miscue Analysis, Michelle Elaina Vandever
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Educators have taught literacy using a variety of methods and theories. While a number of these methods and theories have come and gone, guided reading, running records, and miscue analysis have proven to provide educators with the resources needed to understand the variety of reading behaviors children have. In addition, researchers and educators have found that a balanced approach to literacy is the most effective method of teaching reading. The purpose of this project was to research guided reading, running records, and miscue analysis and prepare a PowerPoint presentation for educators at Laurel Elementary school.
Internet Safety For Students In Elementary Schools, Laurie Macarthur
Internet Safety For Students In Elementary Schools, Laurie Macarthur
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The purpose of this project was to develop a PowerPoint presentation to inform the staff of elementary schools about the benefits and risks of Internet usage for research and communication. Many skilled teachers are unaware of the pros and cons associated with the Internet. Elementary school students need to learn the means to retrieve credible information for research and how to use it in an ethical manner. In addition, they are particularly vulnerable to the serious risks associated with communication on the Internet. The author includes background information for staff members to guide their discussion about the content of the …
Implementation Of A 6 Week Persuasive Reading And Writing Curriculum For Middle School Students, Robin D. Alt
Implementation Of A 6 Week Persuasive Reading And Writing Curriculum For Middle School Students, Robin D. Alt
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
In this research project, the author presents a 6 week curricular unit that will be implemented at Soroco Middle School as a component of the Grade 7 language arts curriculum. This unit is designed to provide educators with: (a) a clear, concise method to prepare a wide variety of students for high stakes testing; (b) a deliberate approach to teach diverse students how to think critically and argue constructively; and (c) a concrete, effective method to teach a wide range of students how to use multiple writing strategies to construct persuasive paragraphs.
Teacher Training For Medical Students And Residents, Gates Jr. Richards
Teacher Training For Medical Students And Residents, Gates Jr. Richards
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The directors of many medical education accreditation bodies have called for an increased focus on teacher training for physicians and other medical professionals. As the role of specialist physicians becomes busier, many of their traditional teaching expectations have been transferred to residents and medical students. Many medical school directors have created Resident as Teacher (RAT) curricula to better prepare their students as educators. In this project, the author reviewed the literature relating to existing RAT programs. After reviewing the literature, the author created a RAT curriculum to be utilized on Medicine in the Wild, a month long, expeditionary medical school …
Leadership Development For Elementary Students, Krista Ullestad
Leadership Development For Elementary Students, Krista Ullestad
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Leadership development among elementary aged students is an essential part of character building and moral maturity. Based on the premise that the promotion of authentic leadership development in young students occurs infrequently in most school systems, this author articulates strategies to include effective leadership exploration in a safe, elementary school environment. The researcher (a) identifies a variety of definitions of leadership, (b) lists the characteristics of quality leadership, (c) suggests a process for developing young student leaders, and (d) provides insight into the future impact of early leadership training. The results include: (a) leadership standards to guide classroom instruction, (b) …
A Guide For Mentoring Programs In Police Departments, Larry Valencia
A Guide For Mentoring Programs In Police Departments, Larry Valencia
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
For many years law enforcement organizations have struggled to recruit personnel. At the same time, local community members have demanded that these same law enforcement organizations adapt their organizations to reflect the communities that they serve. In this project, the author reviewed programs utilized by other organizations and a limited number of police departments. After reviewing literature on mentoring programs, this author developed a best practices model mentoring program for police departments and included successful techniques that departments can use to tailor a program according to the needs of their community.
Motivational Strategies For Students Who Attend Title I Schools, Michele E. Heckman
Motivational Strategies For Students Who Attend Title I Schools, Michele E. Heckman
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This project was prepared to provide elementary teachers in Title I schools with useful, practical information to help motivate their students to achieve academic success. The author reviews high school drop out rates and the societal consequences of students who do not graduate high school. The author examines the challenges of students who attend Title I schools, then offers several specific strategies that educators can implement in their classroom to increase student motivation. The purpose of this project is to help teachers engage students in learning by means of culturally relevant curriculum and strong teacher/student relationships. A PowerPoint presentation was …
Blended Learning In A Corporate Training Environment, Harold Snowden
Blended Learning In A Corporate Training Environment, Harold Snowden
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Classroom-based training by itself is becoming too costly and difficult to manage. Organizations that embrace a blended learning model of training increase employee learning by utilizing a combination of technology and face-to-face classroom facilitation. It is the responsibility of the training manager to design a blended learning program that is cost effective, strategically efficient, and yields motivated, skilled, and productive employees. In this project, this researcher provides data that leadership can use to make an informed decision on training strategies using the blended learning format. A PowerPoint presentation contains definitions and discussions about various electronic learning platforms, instructional design, and …
A Competition Module For A Small Business Management Class, Thomas C. Moore
A Competition Module For A Small Business Management Class, Thomas C. Moore
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
In this study, the author evaluates a condition that exists among many college students, the lack of either willingness or ability to compete with one another in order to achieve objectives. The review of literature indicates that students' inability to compete was predicated by a trend, in recent decades, among educators to focus on students' self image and self esteem rather than on one's accomplishments relative to one's peers. This educational focus has yielded a preoccupation with a concern that no student should ever experience losing. However, with this trend, something was lost, students' capacity to realistically assess their skills …
The Effects Of Participation In Extracurricular Activities On Academic Performance In Secondary School Students, Elizabeth G. Rees
The Effects Of Participation In Extracurricular Activities On Academic Performance In Secondary School Students, Elizabeth G. Rees
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Various studies show that participation in extracurricular activities lead to success both academically and professionally. However, the general public has limited access to this research, and therefore many students are not benefiting from these programs. In this paper, the author reviews the published research of how participation in extracurricular activities affects academic success. She then uses this research to develop a promotional campaign that school administrators may use to educate parents, students, and teachers of the benefits of extracurricular activity participation. The projects are oriented toward presentations at school events and online access to school administrators and parents.
Planning Effective School Field Trips For Elementary Students, Marcella Sidars
Planning Effective School Field Trips For Elementary Students, Marcella Sidars
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Field trips for elementary school students are valuable contributors towards improved learning, motivation, and student social interactions. Unfortunately, they are often underutilized in the support of student learning due to several factors: often teachers do not know how to use field trips to their best advantage, often planning field trips is time consuming and difficult, teachers are pressured to justify field trips in terms of links to measurable educational standards, and preservice teachers seldom are instructed in their effective use. To address these concerns, a guidebook for preservice and current teachers has been developed. In it, research based teaching strategies …
Classroom Management: Strategies For First Year Middle School Teachers, Joy Easter
Classroom Management: Strategies For First Year Middle School Teachers, Joy Easter
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Classroom Management: Strategies for First Year Middle School Teachers This project is presented in the form of a guidebook, which is indented to assist first year teachers with tools to help them develop effective classroom management techniques. The author reviews the relevant history and theories in the educational literature so that teachers are better able to make conscious and educated decisions on how to most effectively reach their students. The author also addresses specific benefits, strategies, and techniques for establishing a well-managed classroom. The main goal of this project is to lay a foundation for years of potential career satisfaction …
Homework In Elementary School: A Guide For Educators, Deann Hoffman
Homework In Elementary School: A Guide For Educators, Deann Hoffman
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Homework in elementary school has been the subject of much research and controversy. In this project, the author created an in-service designed with the intention of discussing both the positive and negative effects of homework in elementary school. The target audience was parents, elementary teachers and administrators. The presentation provided a brief history of homework, a synthesis of the theories of both the proponents and opponents of homework, best practices for the assigning of homework and examples of school districts' homework guidelines and policies.
Technology Integration Professional Development For Teachers: Strategies For Action, Henry E. Hedberg
Technology Integration Professional Development For Teachers: Strategies For Action, Henry E. Hedberg
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
The purpose of this project was to present a comprehensive set of strategies for principals and school administrators to utilize for the management of professional development related to technology integration. The ability to effectively use educational technologies in teaching is becoming an increasingly important skill for teachers to possess. Through a presentation of the current research, this researcher has built a case for technology related professional development using the available technology integration data, teacher opinions and the commentary of other educational research professionals. To further support this subject as a topic for professional development, this researcher has presented a sample …
Self-Determination Theory: Increasing Motivation In Middle School Students, Mary I. Morrow
Self-Determination Theory: Increasing Motivation In Middle School Students, Mary I. Morrow
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Self-Determination Theory: Increasing Motivation in Middle School Students Research shows that motivation declines when students enter middle school. Because of this, middle school teachers face the difficult challenge of motivating their students to learn. Although intrinsic motivation results in higher conceptual learning, not all activities in a classroom are intrinsically motivated. Self-Determination Theorists propose that through the process of internalization, students' motivation towards extrinsically motivated activities could reach levels in which the behavioral qualities are comparable to those of intrinsic motivation. The internalization process is dependent on environmental supports for autonomy, competence, relatedness, and task relevance. A handbook based on …
First Grade Fairy Tale Thematic Unit: Improving Writing, Chelsi Gross
First Grade Fairy Tale Thematic Unit: Improving Writing, Chelsi Gross
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
This project integrated writing and literature to better teach first grade students how to write. The thematic unit utilizes a variety of learning styles and ties varying schools of thought together into one succinct unit through 14 lessons, one being a celebration. Each lesson is designed to incorporate Colorado State Writing Standards, Step Up to Writing, 6 Trait Writing, and the Writing Process. Upon review, this project was found to be well laid out, successful in addressing a range of learning styles, and easy to implement. However, the project may be at times too difficult for struggling writers and may …
The Folk Arts Of Oaxaca: Integrating The Pre-Columbian Roots Of The Traditional Folk Arts Of Oaxaca, Mexico Into The Middle School Art Curriculum, Amanda Archer
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Arts of Oaxaca, Mexico into the Middle School Art Curriculum Multicultural education needs continue to grow, as students must learn about the sociocultural contexts of the modern world. Therefore, educators must find ways to develop competencies in students to be able to function in this environment. These include the ability to think analytically and to relate to the world with an understanding of nonwestern perspectives. Therefore, this researcher designed an art curriculum to serve these purposes, based on the folk arts of Oaxaca, Mexico. Oaxacan folk arts are neither isolated from communal identity, nor the pre-Columbian roots from which they …
Classroom Management Preparation And New Teacher Retention, Michele Deats
Classroom Management Preparation And New Teacher Retention, Michele Deats
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Many factors affect student achievement, however, an effective teacher has been found to be the most influential. A prerequisite of an effective teacher is the ability to manage his or her classroom. However, due to the high rate of attrition of teachers within the first five years of service, coupled with the paucity of the training, and time it takes to learn to effectively manage a classroom, often student achievement suffers. Because authors of many studies have found that new teachers cite student discipline problems and lack of classroom management preparation as major factors for their attrition, this author created …
Art Integration In The Classroom, Cindra L. Ross
Art Integration In The Classroom, Cindra L. Ross
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Over 70 years of research has shown clear evidence that exposure to the arts benefits students. When the arts are part of the curriculum, student achievement improves, engagement levels are higher, behavior problems are fewer, and student's attitudes about school, and about themselves, improve. When the arts are integrated into core subject classrooms, teachers can present complex lessons that bridge multiple subject areas and encourage critical thinking skills. Integrated lessons provide students with a variety of learning styles the opportunity to utilize their strengths and demonstrate knowledge in many different ways. The incorporation of drawing, music, technology, and drama can …
The Importance Of Science In The Classroom And Implications For Teaching Science Effectively, Jaime Elizabeth Hallez
The Importance Of Science In The Classroom And Implications For Teaching Science Effectively, Jaime Elizabeth Hallez
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Science Weather Unit Past research has shown that the U.S. is in need for a reform of the science curricula. This project was designed to demonstrate an exemplar science unit that contains all the elements needed for students to learn science effectively and build their scientific literacy. Theories have been applied such as Piaget's Theory of Developmental Processes and Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences to tackle ways to increase scientific literacy of elementary students. In addition, scientific inquiry and inquiry process skills are referenced in great detail to provide teachers who lack scientific background knowledge, some ideas of what makes …
Technology In Mathematics Education And Ti-Navigator In The Mathematics Classroom, Kymn M. Van Dyken
Technology In Mathematics Education And Ti-Navigator In The Mathematics Classroom, Kymn M. Van Dyken
Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)
Over the past couple of decades, several studies have shown that mathematics achievement in the U.S. is either stagnate or declining while achievement in mathematics education in other countries has been improving. The current state of mathematics achievement on our nation is particularly daunting at a time when knowledge of mathematics is becoming increasingly important to acquire quality jobs. Some researchers believe that the lack of mathematics achievement may negatively affect technological developments and the standard of living in the U.S. One particularly promising technique may be the infusion of technology into mathematics classrooms. The proper use of technology may …