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Full-Text Articles in Education
The Benefits Of Integrating Physical Activity For Elementary School Students, Miriam Olmos
The Benefits Of Integrating Physical Activity For Elementary School Students, Miriam Olmos
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This capstone examines the benefits of Physical Activity (PA) for elementary school students. Recently, many schools have dedicated most of the school day to teach core subjects where students remain desk bound with greater sedentary time. Many schools have also decided to either cut or reduce Physical Education (P.E.) activities for students. However, through literature review, a 45- anonymous student and teacher survey and an ethnographic interview with a teacher along with class observations, the findings revealed that integrating physical activities along with other core subject matters throughout the school day could help student concentration, motivation and improve their academic …
Educational Technology Workshops For The Seniors Adults, Maria Guadalupe Martinez Bribiesca
Educational Technology Workshops For The Seniors Adults, Maria Guadalupe Martinez Bribiesca
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services works with various ages, from toddlers to seniors, depending on the program or organization. The main focus of this project was to work towards keeping seniors up to date with advanced technology. The problem was that many seniors don’t have the knowledge when it comes to using technology properly. The project's purpose was to educate as many senior citizens with basic computer skills. The workshop was offered both in Spanish and English once every month. The individual appointments are every week on Tuesdays. The project has exceeded expectations. The individual appointments get …
Benefits Of Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching In Latino Elementary Classrooms, Lisa Hernandez
Benefits Of Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching In Latino Elementary Classrooms, Lisa Hernandez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The benefits of implementing culturally responsive teaching strategies into the elementary classroom empowers students intellectually, socially, emotionally, and politically by using cultural references to impart knowledge and skills. Culturally responsive educators see themselves as part of a community of learners and desire to learn collaboratively. This capstone investigates the relationship between culturally responsive teaching and its effect on predominantly Latino elementary school students’ learning. Teachers who use culturally responsive teaching strategies see culture as an asset which can be used to enhance academic and social achievement. This study not only defines, but also highlights effective teaching strategies that reflect a …
Language Brokering In Immigrant Families, Jessica Manuel
Language Brokering In Immigrant Families, Jessica Manuel
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This capstone project focuses on children's language brokering in immigrant families. A practice engaged in by many immigrant youth who interpret and translate oral and written language for their own family. Typically, these language events occur as part of everyday life and involve the need for communication. In this case the brokers that we will be focusing on are children and adolescents with parents whose primary language is Spanish. Many of these children are a reliable source for their parents to communicate and understand a primary language in a country where they migrated to.
The Benefits Of Dual Immersion Programs On Elementary School Students, Allison E. Williams
The Benefits Of Dual Immersion Programs On Elementary School Students, Allison E. Williams
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This capstone aims to share the benefits of Dual Immersion Programs at the Elementary school years. Understanding what a Dual Immersion Program is and knowing that there are different models within the program allow for parents to select which program is best suited for their students. A key point in clarification is that a Dual Immersion program does not aim to replace an English, or standard, education program, but add a target language to enhance the learning of the students. This study looks at the short- and long-term academic and social benefits students can gain from kindergarten through fifth grade …
Increasing English Language Learners Vocabulary And Spelling Through Game Interactions, Lucila Chavez
Increasing English Language Learners Vocabulary And Spelling Through Game Interactions, Lucila Chavez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
My Capstone Project was intended to increase the language development of English Language Learners due to language barriers. Games became the method to address the need to increase the language and to motivate the students while learning. The audience was third-grade students at Chualar Elementary School. Vocabulary Definitions, syllables awareness, and spelling development were the three learning outcomes of the project. Diversity was also thought about while implementing this capstone project which was addressed through the student's ability to take what they learned from the games outside the class and play it with others. Lev Vygotsky's theory of the importance …
Improving Kindness In A Preschool Classroom, Mayari Chavez
Improving Kindness In A Preschool Classroom, Mayari Chavez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Improving Kindness within a preschool classroom.
Teaching Students With Maladaptive Behaviors In Special Education, Giselle Valdez Tejeda
Teaching Students With Maladaptive Behaviors In Special Education, Giselle Valdez Tejeda
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Thousands of students engage in maladaptive behaviors in Special Education classrooms throughout the world every single day. It is very important for parents and others related to the field to know and get an understanding of how teachers teach students effectively according to their functional skills and understanding. This senior capstone examines how teachers teach students with maladaptive behaviors in Special Education. Through the use of literature review and interviews with three specialists in Special Education, the findings reveal that by finding ways to keep their maladaptive behaviors to interfere with their learning is by providing one-to-one support in classroom …
The Nationwide Teacher Shortage: Factors Influencing Educators To Leave The Profession, Abby Keegan
The Nationwide Teacher Shortage: Factors Influencing Educators To Leave The Profession, Abby Keegan
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This senior capstone research examines the nationwide teacher shortage, which has been apparent in America since the early 1960’s. However, this crisis did not begin to reach such levels of severity until recent years. There are currently thousands of vacancies in the teaching profession nationwide; not a single school across the nation is able to fill all the gaps. Research reveals that factors such as low salary, maltreatment from administrators, students, and parents, classroom safety concerns, a lack of teacher autonomy, and an overall societal disrespect for the profession can be to blame for this high resignation period. As these …
Impact Of Online Learning On Academic Success Of College Students, Natalie Carbonel
Impact Of Online Learning On Academic Success Of College Students, Natalie Carbonel
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Online learning has become more prominent in higher education institutions due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic and has ultimately impacted the academic success of college students. The purpose of this capstone is to examine the impact of online learning on the academic success of college students. Through the use of literature review and a survey with 20 students at the community college and four-year colleges, the findings reveal that online learning has negatively impacted their attitude, motivation, self-efficacy and accessibility toward learning. This capstone concludes with suggestions on ways to improve their attitudes and acceptance of the adaptation of the …
California's Impact Of Attrition Practices On Latinx English Learners, Dulce Ramirez
California's Impact Of Attrition Practices On Latinx English Learners, Dulce Ramirez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This capstone examines the impact of attrition practices on Latinx English learners in California. The project explores three recommendations from Guadalupe Valdes' book, Learning and Not Learning English. The three are age-appropriate academic content, revolving door policies involving classification/ reclassification, and the importance of teacher preparation. The discussion covers how the three impact English learners' attrition rate, causing negative self-efficacy, lack of college preparedness, and employment opportunities. Given this, the school districts allocated funding to create programs to prevent attrition problems among English learners, including the Latinx ELs. The literature review and interviews with educators indicated that Latinx English learners' …
Inspiring Students In Careers In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math (Stem) Using Science Fairs, Sydney Ann Guire
Inspiring Students In Careers In Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math (Stem) Using Science Fairs, Sydney Ann Guire
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Science fairs have many benefits when it comes to students’ academic success. They are an opportunity for them to explore, experiment, and find their own interests. Science fairs help provide students with experiences and pursue future careers in STEM. Given the importance in STEM, not all school districts host science fairs for their students. The purpose of this capstone project is to examine the benefits of science fairs on students through the use of literature review, teacher and school administrator interviews, and student surveys. The findings indicate that science fairs inspire students to create a love for science and continue …
Teaching Life Skills Communication To Students In Special Education, Sara Sang
Teaching Life Skills Communication To Students In Special Education, Sara Sang
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Effective communication for High School Students with disabilities are important for when they are in their teen years and post graduation. Communication helps these students gain better relationships and conversations for their future.
Kindergarten Social And Emotional Learning Development, Liliana Garduno
Kindergarten Social And Emotional Learning Development, Liliana Garduno
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Social and Emotional Learning Skills for students who attend Community Partnership for Youth after-school program.
[2022 Winner] Decolonization In Higher Environmental Education, Olivia Equinoa
[2022 Winner] Decolonization In Higher Environmental Education, Olivia Equinoa
Ethnic Studies Research Paper Award
This paper introduces the practice of decolonization and discusses the importance of implementing it in higher environmental education. Using scholarly critiques and research, this paper explores ways decolonization can be enacted in universities, cautions in doing so, the consequences of not decolonizing these areas, and why it is crucial that it be practiced in the field of environmental education.
Eat Well, Be Well: Basic Needs Initiative's Online Hub For Nutrition Education, Misha Moseley
Eat Well, Be Well: Basic Needs Initiative's Online Hub For Nutrition Education, Misha Moseley
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Basic Needs Initiative at California State University, Monterey Bay is a department that provides students with food, housing, and wellness resources. Over half of the university's students experience food insecurity, and over 85% use non-academic resources to learn about nutrition. This project adds a dietary health section to the department’s website to increase students’ access to nutrition education. It addresses the micro-level agency problem that too few students eat a healthy, balanced diet. Unhealthy eating is a risk factor for food insecurity, so the project indirectly addresses the macro-level health problem that too many college students in California experience food …
Motivating Youth On Probation To Post-Secondary Success, Ximena Soto
Motivating Youth On Probation To Post-Secondary Success, Ximena Soto
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The Silver Star Youth Program at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus works with at-risk youth ages 15 ½ to 18 to help them achieve a high school diploma. Unfortunately, many Silver Star participants lack the motivation to graduate high school and continue on to higher education or to pursue good jobs. Of the 25 students surveyed, 25% stated having some knowledge about college and future plans after graduation. The remaining 75% of students were unsure or undecided on their plans. This capstone project was designed to motivate these at-risk youth to post-secondary success. Two intern-led workshops provided students with information about …
Children's Educational Online Workshop, Angelica Bautista
Children's Educational Online Workshop, Angelica Bautista
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The Greenfield Branch Library is one of the many Monterey County Free Libraries that offer multiple no-cost services to the community. The library’s mission is to serve its community and bring ideas, inspiration, information, and enjoyment to the community. Unfortunately, children are less likely to participate in educational activities when their families struggle financially. This is the case for many families during the pandemic and its aftermath. The Children's Educational Online Workshop aimed to be free academic support for families who cannot afford it elsewhere. My educational workshop took place on April 26 and April 27 both at four pm, …
Assessing Professionals Working With Latinx Families With Special Needs In Monterey County, Jose Francisco Hernandez Rivera
Assessing Professionals Working With Latinx Families With Special Needs In Monterey County, Jose Francisco Hernandez Rivera
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Special Kids Connect (SKC) is a nonprofit organization serving children with disabilities and their families in Monterey County. This capstone project concentrated on the professionals working with children as part of SKC’s Early Start Intervention Program. The project’s objective was to discover local agencies' professional development training needs that serve Latinx families with disabled children between 2 to 8 years. Seventy-five child-care providers, early intervention service professionals, regional center staff, and school district personnel responded to the survey. They indicated an overall 60 % needed an understanding of systems related to IEPs, Early Start Services, Developmental Screenings, Social-Emotional Screenings, Regional …
Promoting Parental Involvement In Elementary Schools To Achieve Academic Success, Julia Strande
Promoting Parental Involvement In Elementary Schools To Achieve Academic Success, Julia Strande
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Parental involvement in elementary schools is a vital resource for academic achievement. Schools, school districts, and the government on the state and federal level recognize the impact that parental involvement has on students and why it is necessary. Research shows that parental involvement and academic success among students are correlated. The purpose of this project is to see how public schools are promoting parental involvement and what programs are in place that get both parents and the community engaged. Through interviews conducted in my local school district I was able to see their approach firsthand and see how these schools …
Evaluation Of Check-In Check-Out At Harden Middle School, Alondra Escobar
Evaluation Of Check-In Check-Out At Harden Middle School, Alondra Escobar
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This capstone was implemented at the Wellness Center in the Harden Middle School, a public school located in Salinas, California. The school has observed a drop in student grades in recent years and adopted the Check-In Check-Out (CICO) program to support students between the ages of 12 and 13 experiencing behavioral issues. To increase the impact of CICO, the school has experimented with customizing the program’s criteria for participation. The Capstone consisted of evaluating the impact of CICO on students’ grades under the participation criteria employed during the spring of 2021 by comparing participants’ grades and behavioral referrals before and …
Promoting Emotional Development Skills In Preschool Children., Carolina Cordova
Promoting Emotional Development Skills In Preschool Children., Carolina Cordova
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Some preschool students have not yet developed the skills to regulate their emotions. Without sufficient skills on how to regulate their emotions, their academic progress may be negatively affected, and their ability to thrive in their Kindergarten classroom may be compromised. In order to help them develop the skills to regulate their emotions, I have created a three-day lesson for preschool students at Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Bay in Seaside, California.
Pronunciation Classes For Intermediate English Learners In The Literacy Program, May A. Her
Pronunciation Classes For Intermediate English Learners In The Literacy Program, May A. Her
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Monterey County Free Libraries is a public government organization that provides a wide range of resources and services for residents of Monterey County including a Literacy Program that serves 52 learners who are eligible to participate in this capstone project. The macro problem that this project is related to is the increasing number of immigrant residents who do not have access to equal educational opportunities in Monterey County. The micro problem is that learners who have participated in the Literacy Program are not confident with their English pronunciation even after their initial tutoring sessions conclude. This project provided an educational …
Cultivating A Safe Environment For Students In Middle Childhood To Learn About Healthy Lifestyles, Rocio Carranza Pineda
Cultivating A Safe Environment For Students In Middle Childhood To Learn About Healthy Lifestyles, Rocio Carranza Pineda
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This paper attempts to educate children in middle childhood about three different elements of healthy lifestyles: nutrition, physical activity, and rest. This project also serves to nurture children's curiosity and accountability for their own physical well-being as well as how it can impact their cognitive and/or emotional development. This paper uses the Bronfenbrenner's ecological system theory to support their claims.
Nature-Based Education For Elementary Students With Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Kayleigh Morrison
Nature-Based Education For Elementary Students With Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Kayleigh Morrison
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
There are several advantages to including a nature-based curriculum and outdoor learning into state standards, and the consequences of students who do not have access to outside learning and activities can be severe. The term “Attention Restoration Theory” (ART) was coined by psychology professors Rachel and Stephen Kaplan in 1989 and claims that exposure to nature can improve mental fatigue and concentration. This senior capstone examines Kaplan’s Attention Restoration Theory and academic studies rooted in its philosophy as it applies to nature-based curriculum and outdoor learning. There are certain advantages for students who are exposed to a nature-based curriculum and …
The Quest For Equity: Multicultural Education, Corina Lieu
The Quest For Equity: Multicultural Education, Corina Lieu
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The focus issue addressed in this Capstone Project is multiculturalism in education. This is an important issue because students deserve an education that reflects their living experiences inside and outside of the classroom. An argument is made that the lack of multiculturalism in education could foster an environment in which students would not receive an education that is equitable. Considerations of the issue should include the perspectives of the principal of a public school, and three staff members. This group of participants provide deeper insights into multiculturalism within the classrooms. After interviewing an administrator and staff members, three different actions …
The Impact Of One Can Impact The Majority: Benefits Of Social And Emotional Learning, Melissa Perez
The Impact Of One Can Impact The Majority: Benefits Of Social And Emotional Learning, Melissa Perez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
For my 2022 senior Capstone Project, I chose to focus on looking at the benefits of implementing and teaching Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills to today’s students, their families and educators. Social and Emotional Learning involves teaching students: self awareness, self management, responsible decision making, social awareness and relationship skills. With these skill sets, communities that are composed of students, families and educators, can create beneficial impacts amongst each other as a butterfly effect. One teacher was interviewed on how they incorporate social and emotional learning into their classroom and what they think could be done to improve it. …
Intervention Program To Increase Preparedness For Life After High School, Melisa Garcia
Intervention Program To Increase Preparedness For Life After High School, Melisa Garcia
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
In Monterey County, too many skilled-labor positions are not filled by local youth, negatively impacting long-term well-being, stability, and success. This capstone project was implemented at Learning for Life Charter School (LFLCS), an alternative middle and high school for at-risk youth. There is a lack of preparedness among LFLCS seniors for postsecondary life. This is an intervention program aimed to increase preparedness among graduating seniors. Participants are expected to identify a post-graduation plan; the intermediate and long-term expectations are that more LFLCS graduates will pursue their identified plan, increasing individual and community well-being, stability, and success. Of 50 LFLCS seniors, …
The Effects Of Covid-19 On Early Childhood Mental Health Development, Taylor Ybanez
The Effects Of Covid-19 On Early Childhood Mental Health Development, Taylor Ybanez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
A child’s development is of the highest importance to any person that has the opportunity to teach them. Due to the impact of COVID-19, many people, especially developing children have struggled with their mental health development. With the lack of resources and outreach opportunities, some of them had to be left alone for a good portion of their time during their stay-at-home orders due to not being allowed to attend school. This senior capstone is to bring awareness of the toll COVID-19 has taken on children’s development in terms of their emotional, physiological, and physical well-being. The findings offer some …
Benefits Of School Gardening Programs In Education: Opportunities And Challenges Towards Sustainability, Alyssa Conte
Benefits Of School Gardening Programs In Education: Opportunities And Challenges Towards Sustainability, Alyssa Conte
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The benefits of school gardening programs in education are numerous; yet, there is still no formal inclusion of these practices into the California State curriculum. Currently, school gardening programs are generated through community effort. The benefits of these programs are limited by their challenges, but when these programs are effective, they enhance the entire curriculum. This senior capstone study takes a look at what school gardening programs have done to be successful, and what benefits may be gained from further funding these programs. Through the use of qualitative research and interviews with local teachers along with CSUMB students, the results …