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Mentoring Undergraduate Research In Statistics: Reaping The Benefits And Overcoming The Barriers, Joseph R. Nolan, Kelly S. Mcconville, Vittorio Addona, Nathan L. Tintle, Dennis K. Pearl

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

Undergraduate research experiences (UREs), whether within the context of a mentor-mentee experience or a classroom framework, represent an excellent opportunity to expose students to the independent scholarship model. The high impact of undergraduate research has received recent attention in the context of STEM disciplines. Reflecting a 2017 survey of statistics faculty, this article examines the perceived benefits of UREs, as well as barriers to the incorporation of UREs, specifically within the field of statistics. Viewpoints of students, faculty mentors, and institutions are investigated. Further, the article offers several strategies for leveraging characteristics unique to the field of statistics to overcome …

Self-Efficacy And Its Effect On Student Achievement In Reading And Math, Morgan Van Hulzen

Master of Education Program Theses

This action research study investigated the degree of relationship between elementary teachers’ self-efficacy in math and reading and student achievement in math and reading in an elementary school in southeast South Dakota. The participants were 279 students in grades three through five along with 13 third through fifth grade teachers. Using NWEA Growth Map Test data, a comparison in student achievement in math and reading was made between students with highly self-efficacious teachers and students whose teachers reported low self-efficacy. The findings of this research did not show a significant difference between math or reading scores of students with teachers …

Peer Coaching At An Independent School, Lindsay Anderson

Master of Education Program Theses

This action research study investigated the effects of peer coaching on an independent school’s culture, professional development, and growth mindset. The participants were eight middle scholar teachers, including the researcher. Each participant volunteered to be a part of a peer coaching pilot team in the spring semester of the 2018-2019 school year. Throughout the course of the pilot program, the participants were surveyed and interviewed independently on the topics of school culture, professional development, and growth mindset. As a team, the participants engaged in pre-observation, observation, and post-observation meetings as well as a final interview to debrief the pilot peer …

Technology Use In The Classroom, Danny Mooers

Master of Education Program Theses

This action research study investigated students’ perceptions about the use the use of technology in the classroom. The participants were English Language Arts students at a high school in Iowa. The participants included 33 freshman, 28 juniors and 15 seniors. Students were given a survey to gauge their perceptions of how the use of technology in the classroom impacted their engagement and allowed them to meet learning targets. Additionally, the survey examined students’ perceptions regarding the benefits and limitations of technology in the classroom. The results of this study suggest that students perceived the use of technology to be more …

The Classroom Environment: Effects On Learning, Motivation, And Behavior, Angela Pierotti

Master of Education Program Theses

This research study examined the effects of flexible seating on student learning, motivation, and behavior. Two classes of fifth graders participated in the study, so that there was an experimental group and a control group. Each group consisted of 23 fifth graders. The experimental group had flexible seating in their classroom for a period of three weeks. The options included bean bag chairs, floor cushions, exercise balls, and patio chairs with cushions. The control group had desks and chairs for their seating. Both groups took pre- and post-tests to determine student knowledge in the areas of reading and math. The …

Building On Abilities: Developing A Growth Mindset, Valorie L. Zonnefeld

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"Experience has taught me that before we can conquer any mathematics, it is important that the students first believe that they can learn math."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­growth in learning from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/building-on-abilities-developing-a-growth-mindset/

Open Educational Resources For The Kingdom, Mike Janssen

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"OERs can reduce the financial burden for our students and promote Kingdom values in education."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the educational value of open source software from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/open-educational-resources-for-the-kingdom/

The Early Childhood Years: Building Blocks For Life, Gwen R. Marra

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"In the early childhood years, so much growth and development occurs. It truly is the foundation for the formal learning that happens later in life."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­education in the formative years from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/the-early-childhood-years-building-blocks-for-life/

Brain Breaks And Engagement, Joe'l Vander Waal

Master of Education Program Theses

This action research project explored the effects of brain breaks on student engagement. The participants in this study were 22 eighth-grade students in a language arts classroom at a public middle school in Northwest Iowa. Students were observed to determine engagement for the last 18 minutes of class. A no-treatment period was observed in order to create a baseline, followed by a treatment period to demonstrate any increase or decrease in overall student engagement. The treatment consisted of a three-minute brain break implemented half-way through the class period. These breaks included two minutes of physical activity followed by one minute …

Academic Stress And Honors Students: A Phenomenological Study Of Christian High School Students’ Perceptions And Experiences, James Uitermarkt

Master of Education Program Theses

This research study sought to explore high school students’ perceptions and experiences with academic stress related to advanced/honors courses. The participants were 115 advanced/honors students in a private Christian high school in New Jersey, who responded to an anonymous survey about their perceived stressors and the impact of academic-related stress on their lives. In the second phase of the study, eight students participated in interviews in which they responded to questions related to the causes and impact of academic stress on their overall physical and social-emotional well-being. The results of the survey and interviews clearly showed the pervasive academic pressures …

The Irony Of A Well-Presented Lecture, Tony N. Jelsma

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"My ultimate goal is for students to become independent learners so that they won’t need me or someone like me when they graduate."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­applying flipped instruction in the university classroom from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/the-irony-of-a-well-presented-lecture/

Alex Vasquez Brings Young Life To Sioux County, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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The Life And Times Of Leonard Gooz, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Defenders Forever, Karen Van Schouwen

The Voice

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Gen Z Faith Formation And Campus Ministries, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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The Story Of A Wheelchair, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Grateful For Growth, Contributing Writer

The Voice

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Doing Field Work, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Doubling Down On The Arts, Kate Henreckson

The Voice

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Five Questions For Christians To Ask About Online Courses, Leah A. Zuidema

The Voice

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An Inside Look At Nursing, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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More Locally-Grown Food On Menu, Lydia Marcus

The Voice

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Lifting Up Hearts Through Hymn Sings, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Bogle Receives Prestigious Prize, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Women's Volleyball Scores Triple-Double, Mike Byker

The Voice

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From Iowa To Italy, Kate Henreckson

The Voice

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Science And Faith Club, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Making A Difference, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Mitigating Motto Migration, Erik Hoekstra

The Voice

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The Future Of Higher Education, Brandon Huisman

Staff Work

"In a market where everyone seems to peddle the same brand of community and transformation, look for the colleges and universities that show, not simply tell."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­challenges in maintaining higher education enrollment from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/the-future-of-higher-education/