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Full-Text Articles in Education
21st Century Learning, Nicole Ondrashek
21st Century Learning, Nicole Ondrashek
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Research has shown that students who are taught using 21st century teaching styles are more successful throughout their education. This literature review explores the importance of 21st century learning and teaching styles. This review begins by looking into and discussing the role of the teacher in a 21st century learning environment. The role of the teacher is to be a guide by the student’s side. This review provides ways to be that guide, rather than the instructor. This literature review also looks at the benefits of flexible seating and how the teacher can create a classroom using …
The Effect Of Technology On Student Achievement With English Language Learners In An Early Childhood Classroom Setting, Tiffany Vasquez-Dewein
The Effect Of Technology On Student Achievement With English Language Learners In An Early Childhood Classroom Setting, Tiffany Vasquez-Dewein
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if there was a correlation between the use of iPads to improve student achievement and traditional methods of teaching with four and five-year-old English language learners (ELLs). Two control groups of four ELLs were taught in math three times a week. Control group A was taught using iPad applications to support math teaching in alongside traditional teachings in math. Control group B were taught with age appropriate early childhood materials such as counting cards and manipulatives to support the traditional teachings in math. Data was collected at the end of …
The Impact Of Make-A-Ten Strategy On Student Addition Fact Fluency, Jennifer Van Wyk
The Impact Of Make-A-Ten Strategy On Student Addition Fact Fluency, Jennifer Van Wyk
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project is to determine if the Make-a-Ten strategy has a correlation to increased addition fact fluency. With small group interventions, which included subitizing and number decomposition, students were exposed to various models that showed how to make a ten with multiple numbers when adding them together. Data was collected through pre and post assessments and measured quantitatively to compare fluency scores. Student fluency interviews were also given to mark what level of fact understanding they had. Analysis of the data collected suggests that making tens increases student fluency and allows for more flexibility when …
Impacts Of Mtss On The Performance Of Struggling Students, Timothy J. Vermeer
Impacts Of Mtss On The Performance Of Struggling Students, Timothy J. Vermeer
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this paper is to share the impact and results of implementing multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) in Oskaloosa High School. The high school was showing an increase in struggling students, which led to an increasing proportion of the student population failing courses. The study is an overview of the changes over the past three years, evaluating how struggling students were supported prior to and after the implementation of a robust MTSS program. Specific data on the number of students receiving a failing grade at the end of each trimester was collected and analyzed. Results show a positive …
Personalized Learning: Utilizing Canvas Technology For Ell Success, Rebekah A. Struble
Personalized Learning: Utilizing Canvas Technology For Ell Success, Rebekah A. Struble
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This action research project was put in place in order to identify the possible benefits of utilizing a flipped classroom technology program called Canvas in the sixth grade mathematics class. This implementation was meant as a means to enhance the academic success of the ELL students through a more individualized instruction plan with the aid of a technology program. Video-audios, peer discussion boards, and independent student research in conjunction with teacher guidance, redirection, and classroom group activities were utilized throughout a statistics unit over a one-month period. To properly compare the benefits of the technology program implementation there was also …
Developing Effective Assessment Practices Through Collaboration With Students, Families, And Colleagues, Tara Van Loo
Developing Effective Assessment Practices Through Collaboration With Students, Families, And Colleagues, Tara Van Loo
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Developing and implementing effective assessment practices in mainstream classrooms is a thoughtful process. When classroom teachers of English Learners (ELs) seek to design assessments that will yield valuable information to guide whole-group instruction and targeted interventions, the unique needs of ELs must be critically considered. The most effective, appropriate assessments are the result of a collaborative process that invites student, parent, and teacher input, and generates relevant data through authentic, longitudinal learning experiences.
Blended Learning Versus The Traditional Classroom Model, Aaron M. Rozeboom
Blended Learning Versus The Traditional Classroom Model, Aaron M. Rozeboom
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine the effectiveness of blended learning in the classroom compared to the traditional, direct instruction approach. Two sections of sixth grade math went through the same unit with one section using the blended learning model and the other section participating in the direct instruction model. Data was collected quantitatively using a pre-assessment and post-assessment, as well as, qualitatively using informal questioning and observations. Analysis of the data suggested that students in the blended classroom increased their learning more than the direct instruction classroom. Also, students participating in blended learning were observed …
The Use Of Visual Schedules, Amber Connelly
The Use Of Visual Schedules, Amber Connelly
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This paper explores the use of visual schedules to support students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder with transitions throughout the school day. Students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder have a tough time interpreting verbal directions throughout the school day; therefore, there is an increase in student behaviors during transitions (Dettmer, Simpson, Brenda, & Ganz, 2000). The students utilized in this study are preschool aged students, which means they are between the ages of three to five. All students are in an integrated preschool classroom. The researcher implemented and created individualized visual schedules for each student in this paper. The researcher …
The Impact Of See The Sound Visual Phonics Has On Beginning Readers, Kelsey R. Dewes
The Impact Of See The Sound Visual Phonics Has On Beginning Readers, Kelsey R. Dewes
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This paper takes a deeper look at the impact that See the Sound: Visual Phonics has for beginning reading instruction and early intervention instruction for young students. See the Sound: Visual Phonics is a strategy that incorporates hand cues and written symbols into every sound and letter in the English Language. This paper will compare the growth rates that students, who received the intervention and students who did not receive the intervention, made identifying letter names, letter sounds, and onset sounds. Throughout this paper research completed by Goldin-Meadow (2004) supporting the significance hand gestures have in development and student learning, …
Preschool Social Emotional Learning And Curriculum Design: The Changing System, Amy J. Clark
Preschool Social Emotional Learning And Curriculum Design: The Changing System, Amy J. Clark
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
As early as the seventeenth century, theorists began to recognize early childhood as a distinct time of life. Prodigious research from the past forty years describes the positive educational outcomes for students attending quality early childhood programs. This literature review will examine the history of early childhood education and important themes that have emerged over time. The theme of social emotional learning will be a focus as one of the key outcomes of early learning programs and a determinant of later school success. In addition, the effects of poverty on the developing child, along with ways to mitigate these effects …
Authentic Intellectual Work And Student Achievement, Allison Robbins
Authentic Intellectual Work And Student Achievement, Allison Robbins
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Finding an instructional practice that works for most students in a classroom can be difficult. With so many different styles of learners, outside influences, and students coming in with different background knowledge, it can be hard to know where to start with some units. The purpose of this research was to use the framework of Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) to test if this would improve student performance. Two kindergarten classrooms were used—a traditional classroom, and a classroom that implemented Authentic Intellectual Work. Both classrooms consisted of 21 students. The students were assessed using state certified screeners in January and again …
Preschool For Parents: A Website For Parents To Review The Benefits Of A Proper Early Childhood Education, Tahrae L. Bonnes
Preschool For Parents: A Website For Parents To Review The Benefits Of A Proper Early Childhood Education, Tahrae L. Bonnes
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Every year many parents of young children face the challenge of deciding when and where they should start their child's educational career. Parents have to decide whether to keep their kids home with themselves or send them to daycare or preschool. These are just some of the many questions that run through their minds. Not to mention, this task has become increasingly difficult because of the many changes to the educational systems. This paper will explain a website created to help parents make informed decisions about their child's early childhood education through review of the various benefits a quality preschool …
Integrating Technology Into Morning Meeting In Early Childhood, Micaela Borer
Integrating Technology Into Morning Meeting In Early Childhood, Micaela Borer
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
In early childhood education (ECE), there are many interpretations of the morning meeting. This meeting can encompass learning in several areas of early childhood namely mathematics, literacy, and social skill building. Many activities within morning meeting help with classroom management and can be beneficial to children with special needs as well including morning message, visual schedules, and calendar time. Some ECE professionals are beginning to note that technology can also be included in this crucial part of the school day. Incorporating technology not only will encourage young children to learn, but will prepare them for their future. Technology use is …
Growth Mindset Affects Elementary Students, Clarissa Einck
Growth Mindset Affects Elementary Students, Clarissa Einck
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores how growth mindset affects all elementary students in the classroom. The review begins by defining growth mindset and describing the benefits of implementing growth mindset into classrooms and schools. Growth mindset is defined in research as, the ability to believe that the most basic activities can be developed through hard work and dedication. Several steps are listed to implement growth mindset into both classrooms and schools. The review goes on to identify how growth mindset affects all students: typical developing students, talented and gifted students, and special education students. Within each subcategory ideas are given to …
Dialogic Reading And Building Children’S Vocabulary, Melissa Boer
Dialogic Reading And Building Children’S Vocabulary, Melissa Boer
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Parents and teachers have been reading books to kids for many years. In this century, technology has become a big part of our lives and has even started to take the place of books. It is easy to listen to books on-line and many parents think that if their child is looking at books on a technology device that is acceptable because it is still something educational. There is a time and place for technology, but nothing can replace the time a child can sit on your lap and listen to book being read. Children need to be able to …
Success Through Intervention, Megan Tonderum
Success Through Intervention, Megan Tonderum
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
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Best Practice For Developmentally Appropriate Kindergarten Handwriting Instruction, Debra Wittrock
Best Practice For Developmentally Appropriate Kindergarten Handwriting Instruction, Debra Wittrock
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Handwriting is a significant component of literacy development in young children. It is a foundational skill that will influence students’ reading, writing, language use, and critical thinking. A review of the literature finds the following themes of high importance when presenting writing instruction in an early childhood classroom: automaticity of transcription skills through repeated practice, letter writing fluency before compositional fluency, writing as a critical step in overall literacy development, the role of explicit instruction as intervention for writing difficulties, and the lack of proper preservice training or professional development for teachers to integrate appropriate early writing practices into kindergarten …
Successful Strategies To Assist Children With Challenging Behaviors, Kristy L. De Jong
Successful Strategies To Assist Children With Challenging Behaviors, Kristy L. De Jong
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine successful strategies to assist students with challenging behaviors by implementing three interventions to determine if there was a change in the challenging behaviors. The participant was a first grade boy served by an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in a special education self-contained setting. After initial data collection of noncompliance, physical aggression, physical disruption and elopement of a functional behavior plan (Demand Fade-In) with six phases was implemented. The first phase starts with no demands and then each phase adds a demand of something mastered, eventually pairing it with an un-mastered …
Inclusion In The Early Childhood Classroom: What Should This Look Like?, Naomi Sharp
Inclusion In The Early Childhood Classroom: What Should This Look Like?, Naomi Sharp
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Inclusion is a topic that affects both general education and special education teachers, all students, all schools and all districts. Inclusive education has been done many ways. This history of inclusion has been a long and ever changing. This article will look at what has studied thus far about inclusion along with research done surrounding inclusion in the early childhood setting. After looking at many options, this article will pinpoint what ways inclusion can be used to support students with disabilities.
Kinesthetic Movement Activities And Boys’ Engagement And Behavior In Literacy, Mallory Munden
Kinesthetic Movement Activities And Boys’ Engagement And Behavior In Literacy, Mallory Munden
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this paper is to share the results of an action research project that studies the effects kinesthetic literacy activities have on boys’ engagement and behavior in the classroom. The study was done using one kindergarten classroom that measured boys’ engagement and behavior doing a non-kinesthetic literacy activity versus a kinesthetic literacy activity. The boys were also compared to the girls level of engagement and behavior in both cases. The following paper will share the results of the study that looked at kinesthetic literacy activities to improve boys’ engagement and behavior.
Gross Motor In The Preschool Classroom, Sherryll Reed
Gross Motor In The Preschool Classroom, Sherryll Reed
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review discusses the history of Early Childhood and how far it has come since it started. It will discuss the increase of obesity in young children and the importance of teaching children young the value of healthy living. This literature review will describe ways to use gross motor in the classroom to help with improving physical movement in the classroom. The literature review will give ideas on ways to encourage gross motor in the classroom as well as outdoors. It provides research that explains why it is important to include physical breaks in the classroom activities throughout the …
The Impact Of Physical Activity On Academic Growth, Elizabeth Jane Merritt
The Impact Of Physical Activity On Academic Growth, Elizabeth Jane Merritt
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if there is a proven benefit to linking physical activity of the whole student learner and their overall academic growth of students in a kindergarten classroom. Implementation of a well-designed and planned physical activity curriculum was used with fidelity over a period of four months. Data was collected in both formats of quantitative and qualitative from students, teachers, parents and administration. Analysis of the data concludes that student academic growth was increased as a result of the increased physical activity of the students.
How To Boost Literacy In Ages Birth To Three, Brianna Johnson
How To Boost Literacy In Ages Birth To Three, Brianna Johnson
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores the history, viewpoints, theoretical frameworks, and themes in literature of early literacy in the United States. It also discusses legislation on this topic, such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Literacy in ages birth to three has been a long time educational issue. The ‘pendulum’ has swung between different approaches to literacy instruction. It is important for every person to be informed on this subject because early literacy affects each life. What one learns or fails to learn in the first three years of life affects the rest of …
Impact Of Student Learning Communities On Student Achievement In The Classroom, Sarah B. Nelson
Impact Of Student Learning Communities On Student Achievement In The Classroom, Sarah B. Nelson
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this study is to show a correlation between student learning communities and success on academic standards. When students understand the process of learning, identify their goal and work to achieve this goal, they are more likely to succeed. Collaboration allows all members to be active participants for their learning and solve problems together. This skill is critical in school as well as in all aspects of life. In this study, students were placed into student learning communities based on their multiplication fact fluency. Students in each group determined their intervention, learned how to interpret data, participated in …
Integrating Technology Into Kindergarten Writing Program, Colleen K. Hahn
Integrating Technology Into Kindergarten Writing Program, Colleen K. Hahn
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if incorporating technology into a kindergarten-writing program could increase their motivation and attitudes, and hence improve their writing abilities. Two types of technology were introduced to the writing program; one being an electronic portfolio to share their work and the second was a digital story writing software. Data was collected by use of attitude surveys, observational notes, and student writing samples. Analysis of the data suggests that students were more engaged during the writing time and were very motivated to write if they could publish it to their online portfolio.
Effectiveness Of Explicit Reading Model And The Relationship Of Student Achievement, Rebecca A. Humke
Effectiveness Of Explicit Reading Model And The Relationship Of Student Achievement, Rebecca A. Humke
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of the Three Daily Doses compared to the Guided Reading model and determine what positively influences student’s assessment scores the most. The study uses test scores in FAST (Formative Assessment System for Teachers) data and individual reading assessments given every 14 days during the school calendar for the past three years and compare to the first year (2015-2016 school year) of the Three Daily Doses in an area Cedar Rapids School. The research was conducted for the purpose that it will drive further instruction in building classrooms and in school …
Math Technology: Assessing The Educational Value Of A Supplemental Practice Program, Shannon Tesch
Math Technology: Assessing The Educational Value Of A Supplemental Practice Program, Shannon Tesch
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if the use of a supplemental computerized math practice program increases student achievement in the fractions domain for fifth graders. Two fifth grade math classes received the same classroom instruction. However, one class also utilized a computerized program three times per week for 20-30 minutes over a six-week period. Data was collected through quantitative pre- and post-assessments, quantitative survey questions, and qualitative student responses. Analysis of the data collected suggests that using the supplemental computerized math program, Front Row Education, in addition to regular classroom instruction, increases student achievement in …
Does Grade Configuration Affect Middle School Students’ Achievement?, Katie Johnston
Does Grade Configuration Affect Middle School Students’ Achievement?, Katie Johnston
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review analyzes current and past research over middle school grade configurations. Many large cities are integrating sixth, seventh, and eighth graders into elementaries because they believe middle schools are ineffective. These schools cite a lack of student achievement as the cause to reconfigure building grade spans. The research to support this idea does not look at what takes place within these schools however. When the middle school concept is implemented with fidelity, research has shown students can succeed. Four characteristics commonly missing are having structures to support relationships and learning, providing services to meet needs of students, including …
Brain-Based Learning And Whole Brain Teaching Methods, Aleen S. Wolken
Brain-Based Learning And Whole Brain Teaching Methods, Aleen S. Wolken
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Whole Brain Teaching is a teaching strategy that combines cooperative learning and direct instruction. It is a strategy that has been implemented within many K-12 classrooms throughout the nation. In this article, the researcher defines Whole Brain Teaching, describes its impact on student learning, and highlights conflicts and myths. The researcher also presents ideas on future research. The purpose of this literature review was to find information regarding implementation of Whole Brain Teaching in an inclusive early childhood classroom.
Outdoor Learning In Early Childhood, Holly Hooven
Outdoor Learning In Early Childhood, Holly Hooven
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Play is a skill that comes naturally to every child. Children love to explore and investigate. They do this to find answers to the questions they have and obtain through other experiences such as talking with parents, other children, as well as reading through books. Play is important for many developmental skills such as building on fine motor, cognitive development, and more. While many parents and teachers observe their children, or students, play within the indoors, many children are not getting a lot of outdoor time. Outdoor play is as important as indoor play. Outdoor play allows a child to …