Tracking And Increasing Digital Literacy Skills In Secondary Education,
2025
Grand Valley State University
Tracking And Increasing Digital Literacy Skills In Secondary Education, Joseph Elsen
Masters Projects
Some students in secondary schools struggle to perform at proficient levels in their digital literacy skills. These skills are grouped into multiple categories and can be applied to a wide range of interdisciplinary subjects. Students should understand and be analytical about the technology they use, be able to create new content in a creative way, and can collaborate with a global audience in an ethical way (Pangrazio, et. al. 2020). Because of the wide range of disciplines and rapidly changing technology, the definition of being digitally literate has changed in the last twenty-five years. Students with lower digital literacy skills …
Promoting College And Career Ready Readers And Writers: A Guide For English, Science, And Social Studies Teachers To Support Instruction Of Sat Reading And Writing Skills,
2025
Grand Valley State University
Promoting College And Career Ready Readers And Writers: A Guide For English, Science, And Social Studies Teachers To Support Instruction Of Sat Reading And Writing Skills, David Fitzpatrick
Masters Projects
In Michigan and across the United States, student scores on the Evidence Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT have been steadily declining. This project responds to this decline by developing a set of resources for skills-based literacy instruction that English language arts, social studies, and science teachers can use to revise their approaches to teaching literacy skills. Highly effective curriculum design and literacy instruction strategies were reviewed to design guides, templates, and models for practicing high school teachers at all grade levels to adapt in order to improve literacy instruction in their classrooms. By scaffolding literacy skills across …
The Impact Of Rubric-Based Feedback On Efl Writing Proficiency: Exploring Revision Skills, Learning Transfer, And Cognitive Overload,
2025
United Arab Emirates University
The Impact Of Rubric-Based Feedback On Efl Writing Proficiency: Exploring Revision Skills, Learning Transfer, And Cognitive Overload, Ahmed Abdelraheem Elyan
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
This study explores how rubric-based feedback influences the writing development of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, with a particular focus on their revision practices, learning transfer, and the challenges they face with cognitive overload. The research was carried out in a high school context in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aiming to understand the real impact of structured feedback on students’ writing performance.
Twenty Arabic-speaking students participated in the study, completing four essay writing tasks over eight weeks. These included a pre-test, two feedback-supported drafts, and a post-test. Their essays were assessed using an analytic rubric designed to …
Utilization Of Zinc As A Supplemental Treatment To Prostate Cancer,
2025
Nova Southeastern University
Utilization Of Zinc As A Supplemental Treatment To Prostate Cancer, Cony Cs Chow, Vishal Ahuja, Luis Mangiafico
Department of Nutrition Student Projects
Prostate cancer remains as a significant contributor to mortality among men worldwide, and despite advancements in treatment, there is still a need for adjunct therapies that could assist in mitigating the progression of this disease. Zinc is an essential trace element which plays a crucial role in the function of the prostate and has shown signs of influencing the development of prostate cancer. This prospective study will aim to evaluate the effects of zinc supplementation on the progression of prostate cancer through a controlled experimental design. Participants will include patients who are diagnosed with prostate cancer (stages 1-3) and will …
Disparities In Resource Allocation For Minority Students,
2025
Grand Valley State University
Disparities In Resource Allocation For Minority Students, Van Parker
Masters Projects
Persistent disparities in educational outcomes for minority students in the United States are deeply rooted in historical injustices and systemic racism, particularly when it comes to resource allocation.This project focused on public school funding, reliant on local property taxes, creates structural imbalances that benefit affluent, predominantly white districts while underfunding minority schools. Additionally, these schools often face a shortage of certified, experienced teachers due to lower salaries, inadequate support, and challenging working conditions. Students in these under-resourced settings also lack access to advanced coursework, STEM programs, and essential learning materials, further widening the achievement gap. The product focuses on the …
Teacher Training: An Investment In The Future Of Literacy Education,
2025
Westbrook Schools, University of Southern Maine
Teacher Training: An Investment In The Future Of Literacy Education, Kellie J. Hooper-Bressler
Wellspring: A Practitioner-Oriented Journal of Literacy and Language Education
One teacher's reflection on the professional development afforded by Reading Recovery coursework received thirty years ago in comparison to current explicit training in Science of Reading leads to conclusions about teacher training practices. The paper suggests not only is explicit foundational reading instruction essential for all new teachers, but continued investment at the school level improves the capacity of the district to meet the needs of students, including struggling readers, while also retaining future educators.
Enhancing The Development Of Critical Thinking Skills Through The Implementation Of Trauma-Informed Project-Based Learning,
2025
Grand Valley State University
Enhancing The Development Of Critical Thinking Skills Through The Implementation Of Trauma-Informed Project-Based Learning, Megan E. Coleman
Masters Projects
Many students struggle to develop critical thinking skills, which are considered essential skills in life. While research supports the need for the development of these skills in young adults, many educators struggle to be successful in helping students develop these skills. Project-based learning (PBL) has been shown to be a successful tool in navigating the development of these skills, but research over the years has shown that teachers face many barriers in its implementation. In addition to the challenges of curriculum, students also face barriers in their development of these skills due to the exposure of trauma. Because of the …
Educator Self-Efficacy In Implementing College Readiness Curriculum For English Language Learners: A Qualitative Hermeneutical Phenomenology,
2025
Liberty University
Educator Self-Efficacy In Implementing College Readiness Curriculum For English Language Learners: A Qualitative Hermeneutical Phenomenology, Emily Rose Munevar
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the self-efficacious perspectives integrating college readiness among English Language Learners for K-12 educator professionals at schools in the Southcentral United States. The theory guiding this study was Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy, which guides the research by providing the facets of educator self-efficacy that were used to design research and interview questions. Self-efficacy theory breaks down into four parts: mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social persuasion, and physiological feedback. The central research question of this research was: What are the self-efficacious experiences of K-12 educator professionals integrating college readiness for English language learner …
Teacher Perceptions On The Influence Of Note-Taking In The Military-Connected Middle School Classroom,
2025
Liberty University
Teacher Perceptions On The Influence Of Note-Taking In The Military-Connected Middle School Classroom, Lauren Mullen Evans
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to understand the influence of note-taking strategies on student writing for teachers in the military-connected middle school classroom. The guiding theories for this study were Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory of cognitive development and its influence on note-taking instruction and student writing in the military-connected middle school classroom. The central question for the study stated: What are teachers’ perceptions regarding the influence note-taking strategies have on writing in the military-connected middle school classroom? The participants were middle school teachers with at least three years of experience teaching in military-connected middle school classrooms. Participants had …
Using Trade Books To Thematically Teach Civil Rights Issues,
2025
Hope College
Using Trade Books To Thematically Teach Civil Rights Issues, Alyssa Whitford, Timothy Lintner, Caroline Sheffield
The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies
This semester-long project examined the use of social studies trade books to thematically teach the civic contributions of three individuals who served as change agents in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th century. Two were African American men, Robert Smalls and Frederick Douglass, who took civic action to address racial discrimination faced by the Black community following the U.S. Civil War. The other was Ida B. Wells who challenged social inequities and injustices within her community. Throughout this project, sixth-grade students read selected trade books, examined primary sources, completed graphic organizers, and crafted writing …
History’S Unsung Hero: Examining Oscar Dunn And African American History Through A Graphical Novel,
2025
Kennesaw State University
History’S Unsung Hero: Examining Oscar Dunn And African American History Through A Graphical Novel, Nefertari Yancie
The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies
Social studies curriculum is at the center of heated debates in U. S. politics. Conservative politicians seek to limit what student are taught about the experiences of people of color who have been oppressed or subjected to racist policies and treatment throughout American history. Whitewashing history denies students the chance to examine history in its fullness as they are unable to analyze the voices and experiences of all people whose stories have contributed to the American story. In this article, the author explores how graphic novels may be used to teach African American history. Specifically, the author discusses how activities …
Artifact Investigation As An Access Point To Doing Social Studies,
2025
Chicago State University
Artifact Investigation As An Access Point To Doing Social Studies, Jacquelyn R. Benchik-Osborne, Susan Mcdonough
The Councilor: A National Journal of the Social Studies
Social studies methods coursework at two Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) emphasizes providing access to rigorous social science education for all. Teacher candidates (TCs) learn to design equitable opportunities for students in the elementary and middle level classrooms to engage in inquiry–to do social studies. One tool social scientists use to “do” their work is artifact investigation. Artifacts, such as historical photographs and primary sources, help students connect with cultural and historical contexts. Using digital artifacts from the Library of Congress (LOC), TCs create opportunities for students to explore social dynamics, identity formation, power structures, and community development through cultural realia. …
Exploring Early Years Practitioners’ Perspectives About The Prospects Of A Nature-Based Early Childhood Learning Approach In The United Arab Emirates (Uae),
2025
United Arab Emirates University
Exploring Early Years Practitioners’ Perspectives About The Prospects Of A Nature-Based Early Childhood Learning Approach In The United Arab Emirates (Uae), Nesreen Nowfal
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
This thesis is concerned with exploring early years practitioners’ perspectives on the benefits, challenges, and feasibility of incorporating a nature-based learning approach in the UAE’s early childhood education sector. A mixed-methods approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire that gathered both quantitative and qualitative data from early years practitioners across the UAE. The quantitative analysis conducted using SPSS while thematic analysis was employed for qualitative analysis. The findings revealed a strong belief in the benefits of nature-based education, including enhanced creativity, problem-solving skills, emotional well-being, and environmental awareness among children. While challenges such as extreme weather conditions, lack of training, …
The Impact Of Diet On Preeclampsia: An Observational Study Of Nutritional Influence,
2025
Nova Southeastern University
The Impact Of Diet On Preeclampsia: An Observational Study Of Nutritional Influence, Trinity G. Moye, Alyssa Cunningham
Department of Nutrition Student Projects
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific condition typically diagnosed after 20 weeks of gestation in women with no prior history of hypertension. Characterized by high blood pressure, proteinuria, thrombocytopenia, increased liver enzymes, and affecting the arteries carrying blood to the placenta, preeclampsia affects the health of both the mother and the fetus. Preeclampsia is disproportionately prevalent in certain populations, specifically among Black women, with various factors contributing to the higher susceptibility including socioeconomic status, education, and health distrust. These factors have been historically structured against Black women in American society. This study aims to reveal how dietary habits can play a role …
The Impact Of The Mediterranean Diet And Low-Glycemic Diet On Fertility In Women Of Childbearing Age With Pcos,
2025
Nova Southeastern University
The Impact Of The Mediterranean Diet And Low-Glycemic Diet On Fertility In Women Of Childbearing Age With Pcos, Samantha Cicardo, Kayla Le, Carly Traynor
Department of Nutrition Student Projects
Endocrine disorder Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an imbalance of reproductive hormones in women, primarily treated with medications such as hormonal birth control and metformin. However, long-term use of medications can have adverse effects as it masks the symptoms of PCOS rather than treat it. Women of childbearing age who are diagnosed with PCOS often are diagnosed with infertility. This proposed research study aims to look at the holistic approach to evaluate how the Low-Glycemic Index (GI) diet and the Mediterranean diet (MD) can impact individuals with PCOS. The primary objective of this study is to assess the impact of …
The Impact Of An Iron-Rich Diet On Fatigue In Menstruating Women With Non-Anemic Iron Deficiency,
2025
Nova Southeastern University
The Impact Of An Iron-Rich Diet On Fatigue In Menstruating Women With Non-Anemic Iron Deficiency, Meagan Seraydar, Lauren Latimer, Sam Miragliatto
Department of Nutrition Student Projects
Fatigue without diagnosed anemia is prevalent in menstruating women, with iron deficiency being a potential contributor. While iron supplementation is a standard intervention, dietary sources of iron may offer a sustainable alternative. This study aims to assess the impact of an iron-rich diet on fatigue levels in menstruating women. A 12-week randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted, assigning participants to either an iron-rich diet group or a control group following their usual diet without specific iron recommendations. Fatigue will be measured using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) at baseline, six weeks, and twelve weeks, alongside iron status biomarkers, including …
The Impact Of Aspartame On Mood Regulation: Examining Neurophysiological Effects In Individuals With Anxiety,
2025
Nova Southeastern University
The Impact Of Aspartame On Mood Regulation: Examining Neurophysiological Effects In Individuals With Anxiety, Kyra Triepke, Valentina Guzman Cortes, Mateus Ismael Ribeiro
Department of Nutrition Student Projects
Despite being widely used as sugar alternatives, artificial sweeteners (AS), especially aspartame, remains debated regarding their potential effects on mental health. While some studies suggest aspartame has no discernible impact on stress, anxiety, or cognitive performance, others indicate that it may affect serotonin pathways and contribute to mood disorders. Given these contradictory findings, further research is needed to clarify aspartame’s effect on mood regulation. This study aims to evaluate the impact of aspartame on stress-related biomarkers and mood modulation, focusing on individuals with anxiety. A controlled experimental design will be used, in which participants with anxiety will be randomly assigned …
The Causes And Effects Of Procuring A Culturally Relevant And Sustaining Educational Pedagogy,
2025
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
The Causes And Effects Of Procuring A Culturally Relevant And Sustaining Educational Pedagogy, Lauren Mcneil
Education Doctorate Dissertations
This study investigates the causes and effects of educators adopting a Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education (CR-SE) pedagogy within our educational system. Three qualitative data collection and analysis pathways are used: thirteen participants are surveyed and interviewed, a policy analysis occurs, and an autoethnographic journal is analyzed. This research explores how cultural conflicts, deficit mindsets, and at-risk labeling contribute to systemic inequities, leading to social suffering for both students and educators. The research examines how educators who develop a critical consciousness navigate these challenges, often experiencing moral injury as they advocate for equitable educational practices. Through qualitative inquiry, this study …
We Speak Life Into Their Language: Black Educators’ Approaches To Linguistic Justice In Urban Secondary Ela Classrooms,
2025
Kennesaw State University
We Speak Life Into Their Language: Black Educators’ Approaches To Linguistic Justice In Urban Secondary Ela Classrooms, Lakeisha A. Davis
Dissertations
This study explores how Black educators navigate linguistic justice, deficit thinking, and stereotypes in urban secondary English Language Arts (ELA) classrooms. Using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, it examines how teachers affirm Black Language (BL) while balancing the demands of White Mainstream English (WME) in academic spaces. Findings reveal that although educators employ culturally affirming strategies, they face challenges from restrictive language policies and standardized assessments. To counteract these barriers, they adopt negotiation practices that support students’ linguistic and cultural identities. From these findings, the study proposes Dynamic Linguistic Uplift (DLU)—a new theoretical framework that illustrates how Black educators sustain BL …
Awareness And Attitude Towards Climate Change Of Cycle 2 And Cycle 3 Students In Al Ain, United Arab Emirates,
2025
United Arab Emirates University
Awareness And Attitude Towards Climate Change Of Cycle 2 And Cycle 3 Students In Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Hana Abdelrahim Hamdan
Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses
Understanding and addressing climate change is a critical area of knowledge that students must grasp and integrate into their educational journey. This study investigates climate change awareness and attitudes among Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 students in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The main purposes of this thesis are to identify the student’s overall level of awareness of climate change, examine their attitudes toward climate change, identify the relationship between students’ awareness and attitudes toward climate change, and assess the impact of student's educational level and gender on their awareness of climate change. The present study uses a mixed methods …
