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Silver Girls: A Modern Retelling Of Little Women, Jessica A. Rinker Jan 2021

Silver Girls: A Modern Retelling Of Little Women, Jessica A. Rinker

Honors Program Theses and Projects

When one thinks of a “reader” they might picture a person with large wire-rimmed glasses, their nose buried deep into the binding of a thick book, perhaps with a cat curled up next to them and maybe a mug of tea. If one had to guess what such a literary person was reading, one would assume something very old and wise like Tolstoy or Wordsworth or Austin. What about the twelve-year-old hanging upside down on his bean bag chair devouring James Dashner’s Maze Runner or the fifteen-year-old laying across her bed, lost in the plot of Elizabeth Acevedo’s Poet X? …


Philanthropic Impact Report Fy21, Office Of Alumni And Development, Bridgewater State University Jan 2021

Philanthropic Impact Report Fy21, Office Of Alumni And Development, Bridgewater State University

Impact Report

This report is a testament of how BSU donors support those students deeply impacted by COVID-19, promote racial understanding, healing, and unity, and assist students with the Ritesh Chandra IT CARES Scholarship and Black Live Matter Scholarship.


Common Data Set, 2020-2021, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater State University Jan 2021

Common Data Set, 2020-2021, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater State University

Common Data Sets

No abstract provided.


Success In Transition Preparation For Post-Secondary Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Sophie Scrimgeour Dec 2020

Success In Transition Preparation For Post-Secondary Students With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Sophie Scrimgeour

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Students with disabilities face a wide range of barriers in their transition from school-to-work that their family and community can help them to overcome. The transition from school-to-work has become a heightened topic of interest, especially when it comes to the transition of a student with a disability.


Factors Impacting Students’ Perceptions Of Mathematics, Amber Souza Dec 2020

Factors Impacting Students’ Perceptions Of Mathematics, Amber Souza

Honors Program Theses and Projects

I want to be able to present math in a positive light to all of my future students, regardless of race, gender, and math background. However, for teachers as a whole to be able to take this important step, they must first develop a deeper understanding of why math is a sore spot for many students.


The Benefits Of Music Therapy And The Integration Of Music Therapy Into A Standard Curriculum For Special Needs Students, Meaghan Bielski May 2020

The Benefits Of Music Therapy And The Integration Of Music Therapy Into A Standard Curriculum For Special Needs Students, Meaghan Bielski

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Music therapy and its benefits to students with exceptionalities in special education programs have been proven through many social-scientific studies discussed in the literature review. Music therapy is the use of music as a therapeutic intervention for those with mental health, emotional/behavioral, and learning exceptionalities. Definitions of music therapy depend on many variables such as the philosophy, techniques, aims, and objectives of the therapists (Toolan & Coleman, 1994). Students with challenging behaviors, such as aggression and self-injurious behavior (SIB), benefit greatly from interventions in music therapy (Savarimuthu & Bunnell, 2002). The specific goal of this project is to create greater …


Supporting English Learners In Stem, Alyssa Richardson May 2020

Supporting English Learners In Stem, Alyssa Richardson

Honors Program Theses and Projects

In my teacher preparation courses at Bridgewater State University, I studied how to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds, readiness levels, and learning styles. During the Fall 2019 semester in particular, I had the opportunity to spend time in a grade 1 Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) classroom. In this classroom, all 25 students were English Learners (ELs). During my time in this classroom, I observed the teacher employ strategies to not only help the students achieve academic goals, but also to help build their confidence and learn American social practices. For example, every morning the class began with …


Bringing The Student Voice To Transparency: One Model And Three Tools, Joanna Boeing Bratton, Ruth C. Slotnick, Christina Ouellette May 2020

Bringing The Student Voice To Transparency: One Model And Three Tools, Joanna Boeing Bratton, Ruth C. Slotnick, Christina Ouellette

BSU Transparency Project Reports and Publications

No abstract provided.


A Survey Of Stem Literature In Elementary School Classrooms, Kaitlyn Duhaime Apr 2020

A Survey Of Stem Literature In Elementary School Classrooms, Kaitlyn Duhaime

Honors Program Theses and Projects

In today’s classrooms, focus is being placed on teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). However, simply teaching a lesson is not enough: supplemental resources, such as books, are crucial for students to fully grasp what is being taught. Many teachers do not know what to look for in STEM children's books in order to ensure the books are beneficial and relevant to their students’ learning. This thesis will provide elementary teachers with guidelines and criteria by which to evaluate STEM children’s books. I will sample books from public libraries, such as Taunton, Bridgewater, and Brockton. I am choosing books …


Improving Academic Learning And Success Through Transparency: A Student’S Perspective, Christina , Ouellette, Joanna Boeing Bratton, Ruth Slotnick Mar 2020

Improving Academic Learning And Success Through Transparency: A Student’S Perspective, Christina , Ouellette, Joanna Boeing Bratton, Ruth Slotnick

BSU Transparency Project Reports and Publications

No abstract provided.


Improving Academic Learning And Success Through Transparency: A Student’S Perspective, Christina Ouellette, Joanna Boeing Bratton, Ruth C. Slotnick Mar 2020

Improving Academic Learning And Success Through Transparency: A Student’S Perspective, Christina Ouellette, Joanna Boeing Bratton, Ruth C. Slotnick

Core Assessment Project Reports and Publications

No abstract provided.


Bridgewater State University Factbook, 2019-2020, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University Jan 2020

Bridgewater State University Factbook, 2019-2020, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University

Factbook

No abstract provided.


Philanthropic Impact Report Fy20, Office Of Alumni And Development, Bridgewater State University Jan 2020

Philanthropic Impact Report Fy20, Office Of Alumni And Development, Bridgewater State University

Impact Report

This report is a testament of how BSU donors assist those students deeply impacted by COVID-19.


Bridging The Gaps In Elementary Life Science Lessons, Kaitlin Cook Dec 2019

Bridging The Gaps In Elementary Life Science Lessons, Kaitlin Cook

Honors Program Theses and Projects

The United States is experiencing a rise in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers while facing a shortage of STEM workers. This could partly be due to a decline in the amount of time allowed for science in elementary schools or possibly because many life science lessons in elementary school lack originality and may not stimulate an interest in science. Lack of captivating STEM education prior to college may be contributing to the decline of students graduating with STEM based degrees. My thesis focuses on getting out of the routine of using monotonous life science lesson plans. I identify …


The Comment, November 7, 2019, Bridgewater State University Nov 2019

The Comment, November 7, 2019, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

No abstract provided.


The Comment, October 24, 2019, Bridgewater State University Oct 2019

The Comment, October 24, 2019, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

No abstract provided.


The Comment, October 10, 2019, Bridgewater State University Oct 2019

The Comment, October 10, 2019, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

No abstract provided.


The Comment, September 30, 2019, Bridgewater State University Sep 2019

The Comment, September 30, 2019, Bridgewater State University

The Comment

No abstract provided.


Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For Bridgewater State University For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30 In 2018 And 2019, Office Of Fiscal Affairs, Bridgewater State University Jun 2019

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report For Bridgewater State University For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30 In 2018 And 2019, Office Of Fiscal Affairs, Bridgewater State University

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

This is the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Bridgewater State University (BSU) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. The audit report conveys an unmodified opinion of the university’s financial statements.


Comparing Science/Technology/Engineering Mcas Scores To Math And English Language Arts In Different Demographics, Kiley Camara May 2019

Comparing Science/Technology/Engineering Mcas Scores To Math And English Language Arts In Different Demographics, Kiley Camara

Honors Program Theses and Projects

In the United States, standardized tests are used to ensure that students are provided with the same essential knowledge their peers are getting. Standardized tests not only show children’s academic performance, but also demonstrate how the teachers are performing in comparison to other schools. The No Child Left Behind Act was created to help schools provide adequate resources for both the teachers and students in higher need schools. Massachusetts’ standardized tests are called the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System). The MCAS allows the Commonwealth to evaluate each school’s and district’s results in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science/Engineering/Technology in the …


The Effects Of Universal Pre-Kindergarten On School Readiness, Megan Royek May 2019

The Effects Of Universal Pre-Kindergarten On School Readiness, Megan Royek

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (Universal Pre-K) refers to government-funded preschool programs by the state (Rock, 2018). Universal Pre-kindergarten is an initiative to enhance children’s cognitive development and learning before entering kindergarten (Atchison, Parker & Diffey, 2017). Universal Pre-Kindergarten is a controversial topic due to the cost of sending students, which requires funding from the government (Rock, 2018). By conducting research through a literature review, I hope to discover the pros and cons of the effects of universal Pre-K on children’s educational trajectories as well as their cognitive development and social/emotional skills. Through research I hope to come to a concrete conclusion supported …


Bringing Science To Life In The Fifth-Grade Classroom Through Hands-On Learning, Kelly Gately May 2019

Bringing Science To Life In The Fifth-Grade Classroom Through Hands-On Learning, Kelly Gately

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Science helps provide insight into the unknown and provides an outlet for exploration of living things. Children are innately curious about how thing work, and they are eager to ask questions. Science is the perfect outlook for students to fully engage in their inquisitiveness, but yet, many classrooms are skipping over science lessons or choosing to heavily focus on other subjects, such as reading and writing. Science is often taught as an elective, integrated with other subjects or it is only focused on for a short period of time. Unfortunately, when this subject does receive attention, lessons are heavily text-book …


Bridgewater State University Factbook, 2018-2019, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University Jan 2019

Bridgewater State University Factbook, 2018-2019, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University

Factbook

No abstract provided.


Philanthropic Impact Report Fy19, Office Of Alumni And Development, Bridgewater State University Jan 2019

Philanthropic Impact Report Fy19, Office Of Alumni And Development, Bridgewater State University

Impact Report

The stories in the 2018-2019 Philanthropic Impact Report demonstrate this partnership among BSU, our students and the region BSU serves. They are a testament to the remarkable work BSU students are doing, but they are really a story of how BSU donors are making those opportunities possible through their generous support.


Common Data Set, 2019-2020, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University Jan 2019

Common Data Set, 2019-2020, Office Of Institutional Research, Bridgewater State University

Common Data Sets

No abstract provided.


It’S Kind Of A Curious Incident In The Bell Jar: Using Literature And Discussion To Advocate For Mental Health Education In The High School English Classroom, Margaret Keefe Dec 2018

It’S Kind Of A Curious Incident In The Bell Jar: Using Literature And Discussion To Advocate For Mental Health Education In The High School English Classroom, Margaret Keefe

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Literature has served as an outlet for those who have both written and read it, powerfully describing all aspects of the human condition—even the mental disorders we suffer from. Language Arts classrooms provide students with the ability to access and critically analyze this unique outlet for expression and understanding. Given the high rate of mental disorders among young adults and students, this often stigmatized issue cannot be ignored inside or outside the classroom. The purpose of this project is to analyze how texts which discuss mental disorders might be taught in the high school English classroom. This will include not …


Let’S Get Growing: Exploring How Teachers Use Expository Texts In Gardening Lessons For K-1 Students, Lindsey Thomas May 2018

Let’S Get Growing: Exploring How Teachers Use Expository Texts In Gardening Lessons For K-1 Students, Lindsey Thomas

Honors Program Theses and Projects

In this research study, I explored how teachers bring expository texts into their lessons and find ways in which nonfiction children’s books are used in science lessons. This project had two goals: to research teachers’ use of expository texts in science lessons related to a garden project for students in kindergarten to first grade and to look at the most effective ways to incorporate Massachusetts standards of reading with science in the classroom. Throughout this honors thesis project, I created a book set of nonfiction texts relating to garden topics such as the parts of a plant and how plants …


Differentiated Reading Instruction: Strategies To Reach All Students, Jennifer Rogerson May 2018

Differentiated Reading Instruction: Strategies To Reach All Students, Jennifer Rogerson

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Many elementary education teachers employ differentiated teaching strategies during reading instruction to ensure all students’ needs are being addressed, based on well-established evidence that not every child learns the same way. Differentiated instruction is not as simple as altering expectations or standards. In order to provide academically diverse learners an equal opportunity to access and demonstrate learning, changes need to be made in the instructional delivery method, assessment method, or both. By using differentiated instruction and employing various delivery methods and assessments, teachers can develop an inclusive classroom environment where students have opportunities to be successful regardless of their learning …


Why Do You Want To Be A Teacher? Getting To The Bottom Of The Teacher Retention Problem, Jamie Macdonald May 2018

Why Do You Want To Be A Teacher? Getting To The Bottom Of The Teacher Retention Problem, Jamie Macdonald

Honors Program Theses and Projects

The basis of this research began with a very personal connection to the topic of teacher retention. As I began working in schools while progressing through my Elementary Education degree, I noticed an atmosphere that was not as positive and passionate as I had hoped it would be. I often found myself thinking, "Will I end up like this?" or "Why be a teacher if you don't enjoy it?" Shortly after, I attended a conference where I learned about current teacher retention problems in the United States. This piqued my interest further and I set out to study this issue. …


A Biomechanical Examination Of The Lower Extremities In High Heeled Shoes, Ann Sylvia May 2018

A Biomechanical Examination Of The Lower Extremities In High Heeled Shoes, Ann Sylvia

Honors Program Theses and Projects

Women have been wearing shoes of various heel heights for hundreds of years. However, the effects of wearing high-heeled shoes upon a woman’s gait has not been significantly studied. Recently, high heeled shoes along with their purpose and place in society has come under fire with the current First Lady’s donning of 4.5” (0.11 m) Louboutin stilettoes. The vocal majority of criticisms seemed to center on the symbolization of high heels, denoting femininity and an elite position of wealth and power while a small minority focused on criticizing the potential negative health effects. Heel heights and styles fall in and …