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What Is The Rational For Opening Elementary School In Somalia?, Abdikarim Mohamed
What Is The Rational For Opening Elementary School In Somalia?, Abdikarim Mohamed
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
This project explores the research question “What is the rational for opening an Elementary school in Somalia” It creates and builds a new private school for the children in Somalia that will focus on increasing achievement standards to the highest possible levels, by utilizing the STEM curriculum and a comprehensive college preparation with emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics — while ensuring that quality character education is taught through every opportunity, and that all learn responsibility, respect, honesty, and the skills of analysis. The project then narrows down to the focus of planning and outline. This explains different models-finance, …
Developing An Effective Proposal For A Natural Habitat Restoration In The School Yard, Byron Griffin
Developing An Effective Proposal For A Natural Habitat Restoration In The School Yard, Byron Griffin
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
The research questions addressed in this capstone are how does one prepare an effective proposal for restoring a natural ecosystem, and what are the benefits of the close proximity of natural habitats to students and other stakeholders? The author compiles research examining the positive aspects of having restored environments on the school campus. The author found that benefits of habitat restorations extend beyond only affecting the students, and reach out to the teachers, groundskeepers, district, the environment, and local community. In the capstone, the author provides a demonstration of a habitat restoration, and explains the process of a prairie ecosystem …
Growth Mindset Instruction In A Traditional Literature Curriculum, Lea Corcoran
Growth Mindset Instruction In A Traditional Literature Curriculum, Lea Corcoran
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
The research question addressed by this project is “Can growth mindset concepts be embedded into a middle school literature curriculum and instruction, while maintaining rigor and alignment with ELA standards?” The purpose of investigating this question was to determine if it is possible to merge growth mindset concepts with the current standards to help students engage in more relevant, critical thinking activities. Inspired by the research conducted by Carol Dweck, this project reviewed the studies of numerous experts in the field in order to create a supplemental curriculum that can be used with any middle school literature unit. The research …
Finding The Best Co-Teaching Model For Both Teachers, Diane Engebretson
Finding The Best Co-Teaching Model For Both Teachers, Diane Engebretson
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
The research question addressed in this project was, how can teachers choose the best co- teaching model to support all of their students? The primary focus of this project was on teaching co-teachers the different models used in a co-taught classroom and how they can be utilized effectively to meet the needs of their students. She documents her own success and struggles in her co-teaching experiences and related research to the context of the project. The project is focused on a professional development session and concludes that: 1) there is not a “one size fits all” co-teaching model that all …
Supporting Mental Health Concerns In Prospective College Students: Resources For Admission Professionals, Rachael Newman
Supporting Mental Health Concerns In Prospective College Students: Resources For Admission Professionals, Rachael Newman
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
The research question addressed in this project was, how can admission professionals identify and support prospective college students struggling with mental health concerns? Mental health is a growing topic of concern in education and the project was inspired by the increasing need for identification and support for students suffering from mental health distress. Research focuses on the impact of mental health concern identification and support, the social impact on help-seeking behaviors and disclosure, and the current position of colleges and K-12 schools in supporting mental health. The project is influenced by the literature review and the research found on the …
The Attitudinal And Motivational Effects Of Extensive Reading On Adult Ells In A Non-Intensive Abe/Esl Program, Jason Garvey
The Attitudinal And Motivational Effects Of Extensive Reading On Adult Ells In A Non-Intensive Abe/Esl Program, Jason Garvey
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
This study examined the extent to which extensive reading (ER) coupled with sustained silent reading (SSR) impacts the attitudes and motivation toward L2 reading of adult ELLs in a non- intensive ABE/ESL program. While participating in a nine-week SSR program, 17 learners were asked to provide their perceptions of the program and the practice of ER via pretest/posttest questionnaires, weekly reading logs, and semi-structured interviews. In addition to increasing their group average weekly time spent reading for pleasure in English outside of class by 113 minutes, the participants reported that they (1) felt more confident in their L2 acquisition; (2) …
Web-Based Inquiry: A Potential Solution For Resource-Poor High School Biology Classrooms?, Sarah Fagan
Web-Based Inquiry: A Potential Solution For Resource-Poor High School Biology Classrooms?, Sarah Fagan
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
The research question addressed in this project was, what are design principles that support the development of web-based, guided inquiry lessons for resource-poor secondary biology classrooms? This project examined the need for, the evidence behind, and the supplies to create web-based, inquiry lessons utilizing free and online biology resources. The author explains both the website creation as well as the curriculum development. It highlights that while technology integration is widespread within all classrooms, the financial disparities in funding of schools in low-income areas lead to lack of supplies and disparities in curriculum support. Both of these things can lead to …
Educational Assistants And Classroom Management: Increasing Self-Efficacy, Justin Theodotou
Educational Assistants And Classroom Management: Increasing Self-Efficacy, Justin Theodotou
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
The research question addressed in this project was, how can educational assistants increase their self-efficacy of established classroom management strategies at an urban charter school? The project documents the creation of a quick reference guide for educational assistants (E.A.s) in a local education agency (LEA) on the topic of classroom management. The project uses the two established classroom management systems already in use in the LEA as its base. The quick reference guide is designed in such a way that E.A.s can reference it on the go, take it home to study, and practice the skills in real-time, giving them …
Instructional Techniques For Improving Students’ Poetry Comprehension And Interpretation In Advanced Placement (Ap) English Literature & Composition, Sheila Stormont
Instructional Techniques For Improving Students’ Poetry Comprehension And Interpretation In Advanced Placement (Ap) English Literature & Composition, Sheila Stormont
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
This capstone seeks to answer the question: “What instructional techniques improve comprehension and interpretation of poetry for students in Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature & Composition?” Instructional techniques for both literacy and poetry were investigated, as was the role of poetry in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and classrooms, and course expectations set by The College Board. Research culminated in a two-week introductory unit for students in AP English Literature & Composition using Wiggins & McTighe’s Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. This unit is intended to provide a foundation for poetry study, which should continue throughout the rest of …
Fossilization Of L And R Phonemes And Effective Pronunciation Teaching Practices For Adult English Language Students, Sacha Chandavong
Fossilization Of L And R Phonemes And Effective Pronunciation Teaching Practices For Adult English Language Students, Sacha Chandavong
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
The research question answered in this paper was, in order to implement effective pronunciation instruction, to what extent does fossilization affect adult learners' ability to acquire another language? The concluding research found that despite adult English learners’ (EL) long exposure to the target language, some ELs find themselves unable to progress in their second language development due to fossilization. Thus, ultimate attainment to achieve native-like comprehensibility becomes difficult, but not impossible. The literature researches the details of fossilization, phonemic awareness, and best approaches for pronunciation instruction in the classroom. The paper includes a complementary curriculum project that comprises /l/ and …
Intervention Curriculum Based Off Of Fastbridge Kindergarten Assessments, Katie Gross
Intervention Curriculum Based Off Of Fastbridge Kindergarten Assessments, Katie Gross
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
The research question addressed in this project was, does using specific interventions based off of Fastbridge fall data help students reach the winter benchmarks in reading (set by Fastbridge)? It documents one teacher’s creation of a ten day unit plan that meets the needs of learners in the areas of: letter sounds, onset sounds, nonsense words, and word segmenting. The author documents details of the unit, as well as uses related research literature to show the validity of differentiation within the classroom. She discusses both the successes and limitations to implementing the unit, while concluding the necessity of differentiation within …
Mentor Texts To Teach Grammar And Mechanics: A Curriculum, Beth Hillerns
Mentor Texts To Teach Grammar And Mechanics: A Curriculum, Beth Hillerns
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
Mentor texts are texts that teachers can use with students to model author’s craft - how a text is written. This project addresses the research question, how can mentor texts be used to effectively teach grammar and mechanics in an elementary classroom? The literature review explores the history of grammar instruction, mentor texts in the context of writing workshop, and rubrics for writing assessment. Then the author outlines the development of a curriculum project that utilizes mentor texts to address several third and fourth grade standards from the Language strand of the Common Core State Standards. The paper concludes with …
Queering Undergraduate Admission: A Framework To Evaluate And Address Bias Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, And Queer Students In Undergraduate Admission Practices, Ann Marie Bigley
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
The research question addressed in this project is, how can admission offices uncover and address biases in the admission process that impact students who identify as a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, and queer (LGBTQ) community? It documents the author’s creation of an evidenceinformed evaluative framework for undergraduate admissions offices to identify bias against LGBTQ students. The framework is derived from the Young et. al. (2017) framework for diversity recruitment and incorporates a Feminist Theory lens. The Capstone provides literature supporting the value of assessing undergraduate admission practices and policies for bias against LGBTQ students and the need …
Strategies That Enhance Voice-On Activities In Middle School Science, Larry Hunter
Strategies That Enhance Voice-On Activities In Middle School Science, Larry Hunter
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
Teachers willing to listen over lecture can implement voice-on activities that create equitable learning environments for all learners. Today’s students arrive to us nourished by multiple streams of knowledge gleaned from family, friends, books, games, television, Internet, and various technologies. Equipped with complex layers of knowledge— students have something to say—but how they say and synthesis this information during voice-on activities is paramount for building new constructs. In 2016, the phrase voice-on activities was first used in a middle school science classroom as a cue to model preferred behavior and categorize the following oral activities: argumentation, collaboration, conversations, discourse, discussions, …
Text Sets For Social Justice, Jessica Buck
Text Sets For Social Justice, Jessica Buck
School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
Secondary students diagnosed as having an Emotional/Behavioral Disorder (EBD) are at an increased risk of performing below grade level in reading. The author explored the question of: How can EBD middle school students use social justice themes to develop critical literacy skills? Texts with social justice themes can increase engagement and motivation in reading, which may lead to an increased development of critical literacy skills. This capstone addressed the need, as revealed in the literature review, that secondary EBD classrooms have to be afforded opportunities to engage with multi-modal texts that reflect diverse and multiple perspectives, as well as explore …