Ucf Pegasus Plan – 5th Grade – Holocaust Unit Plan,
2024
University of Central Florida
Ucf Pegasus Plan – 5th Grade – Holocaust Unit Plan, Christopher Howe, Ainsley Miller, Julianna Dejesus, Alanna Grice, Hannah Osgood
Pegasus Plans: Social Studies Unit Plans for Florida Teachers
During this unit, students will explore what persecution and prejudice look like through the lens of the Holocaust. They will explore historical sites and dates through a variety of ways to include virtual field trips, Nearpod, and videos. Students will explore what being a good neighbor is like and how prejudice and can change people. Students will gain an understanding of how many people died in the Holocaust by the example of the Paperclip Project.
Benefits Of Speech Language Pathologists On Elementary School Students,
2024
California State University, Monterey Bay
Benefits Of Speech Language Pathologists On Elementary School Students, Gisel Reynoso
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This senior capstone research project outlines a research endeavor aimed at exploring the multifaceted impact of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) on elementary school students, with a particular focus on developing educators, enhancing diversity, and fostering subject matter expertise. Motivated by firsthand experiences in service-learning and recognizing the significant challenges students face due to communication disorders, this study seeks to investigate how SLPs can effectively support students while contributing to educators' professional development and promoting inclusivity. Through a mixed-methods approach, including interviews, surveys, and data analysis, this senior capstone research project aims to provide valuable insights into the transformative role of SLPs …
Key Practices In P-6 Integrated Stem Education: A Delphi Panel Investigation,
2024
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Key Practices In P-6 Integrated Stem Education: A Delphi Panel Investigation, Leah R. Cheek
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Throughout the past two decades policymakers, practitioners and researchers have been summoned to pursue best practices to address and implement improvements in STEM education for P-12 students (Archer, Moote, MacLeod, Francis, & DeWitt, 2020; Emrey-Arras, 2018; Hodson, 2003; National Research Council, 2012). Irrespective of the longstanding investment of time and resources towards STEM education, students’ patterns of STEM involvement in schools continue to be persistently unchanged (Archer, et al., 2020; Ro & Knight, 2016) and even fewer Americans are entering STEM disciplines in the workforce (National Science Foundation, 2018). The purpose of this three-article dissertation study is to support effective …
Parental Child Rearing Beliefs And Children's Behavioral Problems: The Mediating Role Of Parental Involvement In Elementary School,
2024
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Parental Child Rearing Beliefs And Children's Behavioral Problems: The Mediating Role Of Parental Involvement In Elementary School, Catalina Correa Ramirez
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The contributions that parents make to child development have been heavily investigated but the potential links between parents’ child rearing beliefs and school involvement levels have been overlooked. In this study, a model was proposed where parental involvement was examined as a potential mediator in the relationship between parents’ child-rearing beliefs and internalizing and externalizing outcomes in children. Using data from the NICHD SECCYD study, these constructs were examined in first, third, and fifth grade (N = 1128). SEM analyses supported our hypothesis regarding the mediating effect of parental involvement and it appeared to act as a potential mediator …
The Standards And Expectations Of The Speech-Language Pathology Field,
2024
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The Standards And Expectations Of The Speech-Language Pathology Field, Abbie Summers
Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)
The goal of this project was to provide individuals interested in the field of speech-language pathology with relevant information from professionals in various positions in the field. These sources were to include speech-language pathologists in education, research, academia, and medicine. Interviews were conducted with these professionals covering various questions about their experiences, salary, education, professional development, interprofessional work, and on-the-job skills. From these interviews, data collection occurred based on responses to find commonalities to include in the write-up. The article provides information on personal experiences in the field, professional certification, professional growth and development, salary expectations according to work settings, …
The Impact Of Anatomy Academy In Underserved Las Vegas Elementary Schools,
2024
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Impact Of Anatomy Academy In Underserved Las Vegas Elementary Schools, Jean Angeles, Edgar Armengual, Katrina Myers, Perceval Vollmer
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Anatomy Academy is an interactive, service-learning experience that allows doctoral physical therapy students to pose as educators for elementary-aged adolescents. Through instructional and activity-based learning, mentors formulated the program to encase anatomical, physiological, nutritional, and general health and wellness topics that translate into overall healthy behaviors. The experiment enveloped 7 major sectors of anatomy, including the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, oral cavity/nutrition, gastrointestinal system, sensory system, and central nervous system. Throughout the length of the program, the doctoral candidates reviewed the quality of the content delivered, the engagement of the students and staff, and the effects this had …
Voices From The Inside: Enhancing Co-Teaching Experiences Through Student Perspectives At 'Small University',
2024
California State University, Monterey Bay
Voices From The Inside: Enhancing Co-Teaching Experiences Through Student Perspectives At 'Small University', Nina Cruz
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
For this Capstone Project, the researchers investigated how students in the credential program at ‘Small University’ on the coast of California viewed their co- teaching credential experience and what they think could be done to improve it. An evidence based argument is offered that co-teaching be improved to be more equitable for students. Considerations of the issue should include the perspectives of credential program students. Expected benefits included an opportunity for participants to reflect on the co-teaching credential program at “Small University” and provide concrete suggestions for improvement that may be translated into action. Three themes emerged from an analysis …
Effects Of Parental Involvement In Elementary Students Acadmics,
2024
California State University, Monterey Bay
Effects Of Parental Involvement In Elementary Students Acadmics, Jasmen Acosta
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Parental involvement, especially in elementary schools, is a good resource for students to achieve academic success. This research paper aims to educate and understand the effects of Parental involvement on elementary students' academic performance. There is a plethora of resources for parents and teachers of parental involvement in their child's academics. This senior capstone will examine the effects of parental involvement on elementary students' academics through literature reviews and parent and teacher surveys about the effects of their involvement in schools and whether they impact their children's educational achievement. The findings reveal that parent involvement is essential to their children's …
Preparing 3rd Graders For Addition & Subtraction Using Differentiated Instructional & Assessment Methods,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Preparing 3rd Graders For Addition & Subtraction Using Differentiated Instructional & Assessment Methods, Emily Brasfield
Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects
This capstone project reports the effectiveness of four instructional strategies and two assessment methods that were integrated into a second-grade mathematics unit. The unit focused on addition and subtraction within 1,000 with missing numbers and story problems. The unit was taught over five days. The unit included both a pre- and post-assessment to assist in documenting student growth from the first to the last lesson. In my capstone, I will discuss the most effective instructional and assessment strategies and their impact students learning. After the completion of this unit, I analyzed the pre- and post-assessment data. I discovered that using …
Phonics In Kindergarten: Introducing Digraphs Using Scaffolding And Manipulatives,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Phonics In Kindergarten: Introducing Digraphs Using Scaffolding And Manipulatives, Courtney Brink
Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects
In my capstone project, I incorporated multiple strategies that supported students’ learning of and engagement with lessons on three digraphs: sh, th, and ch. My objective was not to teach to mastery, but instead to expose students to higher level literacy concepts and build their background knowledge for future lessons. Based on student artifacts, students gained multiple opportunities for exposure and practice of reading and writing words with digraphs. The assessment data does not directly support an improvement in student performance with independent writing. This capstone will highlight the instructional and assessment strategies I used, the data I collected, and …
Utilizing Collaborative Learning To Analyze And Represent Data During A Graphing Unit,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Utilizing Collaborative Learning To Analyze And Represent Data During A Graphing Unit, Emily Mangano
Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects
This capstone project reports the effects of various differentiated instructional and assessment strategies that were integrated into a third-grade math unit on data collection and representation. The unit was conducted over 12 days. It consisted of nine lessons, a review lesson, a pre-test, and a post test. I will explain the data I collected, the instructional strategies I implemented, and the assessment strategy used to track student progress. The instructional strategies included collaborative learning, cues and questions, feedback. A pre- and post-test were administered, and the data analyzed. Based on the data I collected, the students improved in their knowledge …
Teaching Addition And Subtraction Story Problems To Second Grade Students Utilizing A Differentiated Instructional Strategies,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Teaching Addition And Subtraction Story Problems To Second Grade Students Utilizing A Differentiated Instructional Strategies, Rene Gold
Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects
This capstone project reports the effectiveness of four instructional strategies and two assessment methods that were integrated into a second-grade mathematics unit. The unit focused on addition and subtraction within 1,000 with missing numbers and story problems. The unit was taught over five days. The unit included both a pre-and post-assessment to assist in documenting student growth from the first to the last lesson. In my capstone, I will discuss the most effective instructional and assessment strategies and their impact on students' learning. After the completion of this unit, I analyzed the pre- and post-assessment data. I discovered that using …
Enhancing 3rd Grade Learning Of Multiplication And Division With Differentiated Instructional Strategies,
2024
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Enhancing 3rd Grade Learning Of Multiplication And Division With Differentiated Instructional Strategies, Kennedy Bradburn
Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects
This capstone project reports the differentiated instructional strategies and assessment methods implemented throughout a math unit in a third-grade classroom. The capstone will report the effectiveness of two instructional strategies and three assessment methods that were integrated into a math unit that focused on students’ understanding of multiplication and division. The math unit had 10 lessons taught over two weeks between the pre-test and the final checkpoint. Based on student data, students’ understanding, and performance increased throughout this unit by using a variety of differentiated instructional strategies and assessment methods. In this capstone, I will outline the instructional strategies and …
Reimagining Schoolwide Social And Emotional Learning Implementation In The Urban Setting: A Case Study Of A Massachusetts Elementary School,
2024
University of Massachusetts Boston
Reimagining Schoolwide Social And Emotional Learning Implementation In The Urban Setting: A Case Study Of A Massachusetts Elementary School, Molly Helene Duffy
Graduate Doctoral Dissertations
For social and emotional learning (SEL) initiatives to have the greatest positive impact on students, they must be implemented schoolwide. There is an urgent need for schools to shift away from traditional SEL frameworks toward transformative SEL (TSEL). TSEL program implementation cannot be done in isolation; rather, it must be fueled by a shared vision and dedication to team learning. To conduct this study, the researcher employed the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Guide to Schoolwide SEL and Senge’s learning organization as a theory of change. The study sought to uncover gaps in schoolwide SEL implementation in …
Increasing Head Start Parents' Awareness About Kindergarten Readiness,
2024
California State University, Monterey Bay
Increasing Head Start Parents' Awareness About Kindergarten Readiness, Griselda Galvan-Ramirez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Kindergarten is important for children because this is where they start to be prepared socially, emotionally and cognitively to reach their full potential at school. Many of the children in the USA are not prepared for kindergarten and this is something that can be prevented if their parents engage in at home activities. This activities help prepare their children for kindergarten. This project focused on informing Migrant Head Start parents of ways they can support their children’s development to achieve kindergarten readiness. Kindergarten readiness helps children make the transition to school be smooth and positive. Parents need mentorship and guidance …
Improving Mental Health And Well-Being In Elementary School Students Through Stress Management Activities,
2024
California State University, Monterey Bay
Improving Mental Health And Well-Being In Elementary School Students Through Stress Management Activities, Shya Vasquez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The number of students who are experiencing mental health issues is on the rise. There is a variety of reasons that contribute to the increasing numbers which include the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of support from teachers, the kinds of mental health activities that have not been incorporated into classrooms, and much more. Given this, this capstone project examines how to improve mental health and well-being of elementary school students through stress management activities through the use of literature review, interviews with two teachers, two parents, and two prospective teachers, and classroom observations. The results indicated the many benefits and different …
Voices From The Inside: Enhancing Co-Teaching Experiences Through Student Perspectives At 'Small University',
2024
California State University, Monterey Bay
Voices From The Inside: Enhancing Co-Teaching Experiences Through Student Perspectives At 'Small University', Hope Brightman
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
For this capstone project, the researchers investigated how students in the credential program at ‘Small University’ on the coast of California viewed their co- teaching credential experience and what they think could be done to improve it. An evidence based argument is offered that co-teaching be improved to be more equitable for students. Considerations of the issue should include the perspectives of credential program students. Expected benefits included an opportunity for participants to reflect on the co-teaching credential program at “Small University” and provide concrete suggestions for improvement that may be translated into action. Three themes emerged from an analysis …
Music Isn’T Just A Special: Amplifying Music's Power In Fostering Social-Emotional Skills In Students,
2024
California State University, Monterey Bay
Music Isn’T Just A Special: Amplifying Music's Power In Fostering Social-Emotional Skills In Students, Angelina Davis
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
For this Capstone Project, the researcher investigated how Dream Academy and Little Foot Elementary educators view music's impacts on social-emotional learning and what they thought could be done to improve it. Based on an analysis of the data and the relevant research literature, the researcher used what they have learned to formulate an action that responds to the impact of music on social-emotional learning in a way that inspires, informs, or involves a particular audience. This is an important issue for students and teachers because music education allows educators to teach social-emotional skills. It is argued that music fosters social-emotional …
From Form Crisis To Come Back: Reviving Education In The Era Of Covid-19,
2024
California State University, Monterey Bay
From Form Crisis To Come Back: Reviving Education In The Era Of Covid-19, Ericka Millar
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020 had an unprecedented impact on education worldwide. The researcher will use what they have learned to find ways in which we can help students who are falling behind in their education. Learning loss caused by COVID-19 is crucial because it has real, lasting consequences for students, and it's essential to address these issues to ensure their continued success in education. Based on a comprehensive analysis of diverse data sources, including academic literature and interviews, three potential action options emerged to address the ongoing negative repercussions of COVID-19 on upper elementary school students. Based on …
Cultivating Academic Achievement: An Updated Social Psychological Explanation,
2024
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Cultivating Academic Achievement: An Updated Social Psychological Explanation, Maika Malualelagi Tuala
Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–
This study looks at how income differences affect children's social psychological development, which in turn shapes their academic achievement. Building on theories of social class, cultural capital, and self-concept formation, this dissertation offers a new social psychological model that connects parental SES, concerted cultivation, children's academic mindset and achievement. This new concept called “academic mindset” includes several key social-psychological factors that influence academic performance namely- self-esteem, locus of control, math and reading self-concepts, and educational expectations and values. The study uses data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-1998 Kindergarten cohort and tests the model using multivariate regression analyses. Findings show …
