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The Ham, December 11, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Ham, December 11, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2020-2021
PARODY; Satirical; Outdoor classroom gets put to use as new yoga plaza; Year of s(HAM)e: 2020 timeline; New mascot imbound for Northwestern; Athlete spotlight: bench warmers; Are face-to-face interactions still necessary?; Ring by spring despite mask catfishing; Fans become tired of NFL games; Cured Ham Comic: Santa's naughty list
The Beacon, December 4, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, December 4, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2020-2021
Recap: The crazy year of 2020; Unsung Heroes: Mike Stokes; Cyrus' seventh album lacks originality; Christmas classics warm hearts years later; Vespers returns to spread holiday cheer; Art major senior spotlight: Jocelyn McCormick; Budgeting during the Christmas season; A dog is a person's best friend; Ending the Christmas music debate; The problem with the Black V; NW men's basketball continue road to victory; NW wrestling wins dual against William Penn; Raider football closes season with Jimmies' defeat; Governor's mask mandate nears an end; Christmas cheer continues despite restrictions
The Classic, Winter 2020-2021, Public Relations
The Classic, Winter 2020-2021, Public Relations
The Classic, 2020-present
Zwemer View Responsible Raiders; Around the Green Perfect Pass Rate; High Rankings; Test-optional; Enrollment Sets Record...Again; The Newest Raiders Northwestern's Class of 2024; Campus Life Building Women Leaders; Servicing Campus; A Warm Welcome; Lives of Service: Three staff members contribute 74 years to NWC; Standout Scores; Innovative Leadership; Published Professor; Extreme Makeover: VPH Edition; Investing in Students; New Programs; Giving to Northwestern College in 2019-20; Award Winners: Northwestern recognizes outstanding work and service by faculty and staff; Red Zone Raiders Sport a New Logo; 1,000 Words Mask Fashion; Meeting a Need: 24 students enroll in Northwestern's first class of physician …
The Beacon, November 20, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, November 20, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2020-2021
Northwestern professors as parents; Unsung Heroes: Dr. Sally Edman; "Positions" fails to showcase singer's talents; Let Him Go - modern day westerns done right; Seniors and close friends perform recital; Art major spotlight: Allison Wheeler; Technology advancements in education; Koinonia House fosters leadership; Common courtesy at the Caf; Election fraud and conspiracy; Freshman tabbed for National recognition; Raiders basketball looks ahead to season; NW Football end the week with a strong win; Students plan to return after Thanksgiving; Election results continue to be stalled
The Beacon, November 6, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, November 6, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2020-2021
Unsung Heroes: Kris Korver; Busy life of an academic advisor; Movie expresses thoughts of cultural differences; Goo Goo Dolls impress with new Christmas album; "Jabberwocky" tour set to take the "stage"; Symphonic Band to perform Christ's return; Nearly 100 years of VPH history; Opportunities in your career field; Corona and the new era; Are you enough for God?; NW signs a seven-year deal with Nike; Raiders take on Midland University Warriors; NW Raider soccer takes on Doane University Tigers; Human trafficking awareness on campus; Early snowfall covered Orange City
The Beacon, October 23, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, October 23, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2020-2021
The history of Zwemer Hall; Orange City coffee shops stand out; Netflix nets big stars for "The Devil All the Time"; "folklore" delivers classic sound with a new edge; Senior prepares for culmination of music career; Meet the new theater professor: Tyler Miller; New normal: social distancing; Unsung Heroes: Dr. Chris Nonhof; Confederate statues: hatred not heritage; Why international students care; Three players hit triple digits in Concordia game; Football and Volleyball playoffs moved to spring; NW volleyball takes on Hastings to end their busy week; Campaigns wrap up as election day nears; Chapel is moving back to Christ Chapel
The Beacon, October 16, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, October 16, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2020-2021
2000 vs 2020: trends over time; Unsung Heroes: John Vonder Bruegge; Childhood favorite, Hocus Pocus, does not hold up; Fleet Foxes brings the warmth with fourth endeavor; United States falls short in COVID-19 response; Latin cuisine cooking classes build community; Part-time job opportunities at NW; De Groot and Coady grow new plant business; Why we need married housing; Is Feenstra better than King?; Raiders volleyball back in action; NAIA soccer playoffs moved to the spring; NW sports prepare after a cancelation due to COVID; New Vogel Welcome Center has groundbreaking; New state COVID-19 protocols roll out
The Beacon, October 2, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, October 2, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2020-2021
COVID-19 changes across campus; Supporting local during the pandemic; Rom-com scrapes the barrel of originality; Alicia Keys digs deep in self-titled album; I-Club and La Mosaic bring culture to campus; Free and enjoyable, music showcase has it all; Unsung heroes: Becky Donahue; Succulents in the dorm room; Improvements for the outdoor classroom; Water bottle station in Bultman; Foltz receives GPAC Defensive Player of the week; An athletic logo that stands out; E-sports kicks off their season with new changes; Justice Ginsburg's death shocks nation; USPS in distress as November election looms
The Formative Assessment Process: Influence And Impact, Tawyne A. Gibson
The Formative Assessment Process: Influence And Impact, Tawyne A. Gibson
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This action research study investigated how formative data use influences teaching and learning, and what impact the formative process has on student outcomes. The study took place in a first-grade classroom with a group of five students over the course of four weeks. Participants were selected for the study because they scored in the 2nd to 11th percentile rank on the FastBridge Early Reading English assessment. Quantitative data was collected weekly for each of the four weeks using FastBridge Word Segmenting progress monitoring and then compared to baseline data taken before the study. A one-way between subjects ANOVA test was …
Research-Based Early Literacy Interventions Or Teacher-Created Early Literacy, Sonja Carson
Research-Based Early Literacy Interventions Or Teacher-Created Early Literacy, Sonja Carson
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if research-based early literacy interventions are more effective than teacher-created early literacy interventions with special education students on letter identification and letter sound recognition. Before the interventions began the students were given the Foundational Skills Survey in Letter Identification and Letter Sound Recognition by Really Great Reading. This score was the baseline for the reported data. For eight weeks the researcher instructed the students using a research-based reading intervention from Really Great Reading's Countdown focused on letter identification and letter sound recognition. This was done in addition to the general …
Well-Managed School Improvement Plan, Michelle Brummer
Well-Managed School Improvement Plan, Michelle Brummer
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Teaching students social-emotional skills positively impacts the learning environment in a classroom. This school improvement plan establishes a school wide outline for the training and implementation of social-emotional instruction through Boys Town's Well-Managed Schools curriculum. The plan addresses the need for social-emotional intervention supports and resources for classroom teachers. A review of literature was conducted to support the plan and examines how student behaviors impact classroom learning, recognizes the importance of explicit social-emotional instruction, and delves into how social-emotional interventions improve the classroom learning environment.
The Future Of Stem Education, Sandy Jenkins
The Future Of Stem Education, Sandy Jenkins
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this literature review is to examine what quantifies an elite STEM program, what criteria makes STEM education impactful for students, and where the future of STEM education may lie. Integrated STEM is a key aspect of STEM education. STEM perceptions and understandings must be clarified in order to move forward with STEM reform attempts. Learning by doing, using real-world contexts, is vital to the success of integrated STEM education. Successful STEM learning environments must also focus on student engagement and motivation, as well as the incorporation of social-emotional and 21st century skills. Teacher preparation and professional development …
Education Reform And The Transition To Standards-Based Grading In The United States, Lexa Mahr
Education Reform And The Transition To Standards-Based Grading In The United States, Lexa Mahr
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review provides a history of education reform in the United States along with the basis for a transition to standards-based grading. The educational system is a complex network of intertwining parts that work together with the goal to mold a child into a valued member of society. Continual passage of educational laws has helped develop education reform within the United States. Adoption of federal and state laws helps create consistency amongst schools. Grades are held with high regard and deserve accurate representation within an unbiased grading system. Many components are encompassed in the transition to a standards-based grading …
Social-Emotional Learning & Academic Achievement, Breanna Kroese
Social-Emotional Learning & Academic Achievement, Breanna Kroese
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This action research study investigated the impact that social-emotional skills had on academic growth during the first 8 weeks of the 2020-2021 school year for a class of first grade students. Academic growth was evaluated by the students math gains measured by the STAR math assessment. The SAEBRS teacher assessment was used to measure the students social-emotional skills, specifically social, emotional, and academic behavior. The data did not indicate statistical significance, however, there is literature that suggests the importance of teaching social-emotional skills to young children to improve their social, emotional, and academic behavior and support their education and life.
Culturally Responsive Teaching In The Classroom, Deanna Cuffee
Culturally Responsive Teaching In The Classroom, Deanna Cuffee
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This action research study investigates the relationship between culturally responsive teaching and the impact on student engagement. For six weeks, the researcher implemented culturally responsive teaching strategies in a virtual first-grade classroom. The participants included fourteen six- and seven-year-olds who attended public school in Northern Virginia. The instruction was completed in a virtual setting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the start and conclusion of the study, students were given a survey to measure the class climate. Student engagement was observed daily and documented on a weekly observation tally sheet. The study found that implementing culturally responsive teaching in the …
The Importance Of Teaching And Learning Patterning In Early Math Education, Jan M. Hessman
The Importance Of Teaching And Learning Patterning In Early Math Education, Jan M. Hessman
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores the importance of patterning in early math education. Patterning skills are a unique predictor of future success in mathematics. With the Common Core not addressing patterning as a standard in early math education, many educators have come to believe that the importance of patterning is not significant. However, past and present research studies have yielded convincing results that demonstrate the importance of including patterning in early math curriculums. Incorporating patterning into young students' math experiences requires several specific instructional strategies to optimize the benefits of learning patterning skills.
Preschool Assessment, Christy Faber
Preschool Assessment, Christy Faber
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Assessments in early childhood are being addressed by educational leaders, administrators and teachers to meet the needs of preschoolers and ensure that these young children are school-ready. A school improvement plan was created using research-based methods. This school improvement plan looks at the need to create a developmentally appropriate preschool assessment report based on state standards with age appropriate objectives outlining specific benchmark skills to show teachers and parents an accurate picture of how children are progressing and growing. The focus of the literature review is based on the need for preschool assessments, types of assessments that are developmentally appropriate …
Growth Mindset And Its Impact On Math Performance In Third Grade, Alicia Wenger
Growth Mindset And Its Impact On Math Performance In Third Grade, Alicia Wenger
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research is to describe the effects of the application of daily growth mindset lessons upon the accuracy and level of work completion in math assessments. Participants included the researcher’s class of 13 third grade students from a small rural Midwest school district. Students participated in a daily growth mindset lesson intervention for a period of 4 weeks. Data was collected using math assessments and growth mindset surveys. The results concluded that although students can develop an improvement in mindset with intervention, it does not always directly correlate to the improvement of math accuracy and work …
Exploring Changes In New Teacher Self-Efficacy, Stefanie K. Gross
Exploring Changes In New Teacher Self-Efficacy, Stefanie K. Gross
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This action research study focused on first-year teachers who were assigned to teach in grades 6-12 at a suburban school district and were involved in a mandated new teacher mentor program. The researcher evaluated participants’ self-efficacy using the Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) and a series of qualitative questions to determine if a first-year teacher’s self-efficacy changes during the first semester of their mentorship experiences and if each domain of a first-year teacher’s self-efficacy (student engagement, instructional strategies, or classroom management) changes during the first semester of their mentorship experience. The results provide promising, albeit not conclusive, findings in …
Implementing 21st Century Learning And Innovation Skills In Classrooms, Amber Soderlund
Implementing 21st Century Learning And Innovation Skills In Classrooms, Amber Soderlund
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review depicts strategies educators can implement to facilitate 21st century learning and innovation skills in classrooms: collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. One challenge educators currently face with implementing these skills in the classroom is being required to move to online learning or other learning formats as safety and health remain a top priority during the pandemic. This has caused teachers to reinvent the way they teach their students to communicate, work with one another, and display critical thinking and creativity skills. Many educators are reinventing teaching in schools without an increase in resources and guidance from the …
Sensory Integration Therapy For Students With An Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jennifer Bell
Sensory Integration Therapy For Students With An Autism Spectrum Disorder, Jennifer Bell
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Children with autism spectrum disorders often struggle socially and emotionally in the classroom setting due to overstimulation. The purpose of this literature review is to synthesize research on the effects of Dr. A. Jean Ayre's sensory integration therapy intervention for students with an autism spectrum disorder, specifically as they are applied in the classroom. Ayres was an occupational therapist, educational psychologist, and an advocate for individuals with special needs. Dr. Ayres developed the sensory integration therapy approach, or SIT, in the 1970s, and SIT has since been used by hundreds of occupational therapists around the world. Overall, sensory integration therapy …
Blended Learning's Impact On Student Performance And Engagement In A Middle School Language Arts Classroom, Claire Cole
Blended Learning's Impact On Student Performance And Engagement In A Middle School Language Arts Classroom, Claire Cole
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to determine if blended learning instructional practices enhance students' understanding of the content being studied and increase student engagement in a 7th grade English language arts classroom. The research questions being studied as a result of these purposes include: Is there a positive correlation between using blended learning techniques with middle school students and students' proficiency of the Iowa Core standards? Does using blended learning methods correlate to increased student engagement? Participants of the study were three sections of 7th grade language arts students from the teacher researcher's school district of rural …
Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation In The Family And Consumer Science Classroom, Jordan Meland
Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation In The Family And Consumer Science Classroom, Jordan Meland
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The purpose of this action research project was to examine the effects of intrinsic motivation strategies in the Family and Consumer Science classroom. Data was collected that examined pretest and posttest results of high school students in grades 9-12. The data gathered determined that there was a positive effect of the implemented intrinsic motivation strategies on the learners in General Foods, but it is unclear which strategy is more efficient than the others. Research shows that students struggle to stay motivated in middle school and high school. Creating opportunities for students to build intrinsic motivation may increase quality of work. …
The Beacon, September 25, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, September 25, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2020-2021
Resident assistants in the time of COVID; Unsung Heroes: Marlon Haverdink; Nolan continues mind-bending story streak; Katy Perry teaches us how to "Smile" again; "Love's Labour's Lost" comes to downtown OC; Art department adjusts to COVID-19; The benefits of time outdoors; New activities at homecoming; Unity in the global church; What is up with the Hub?; NW football dominates in home-opener; Athletics adjust to new COVID protocols; Life on campus for fifth-year seniors; Wildfires devastate the West Coast; Intramurals kick off this week on the green
The Beacon, September 11, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, September 11, 2020, The Beacon Staff
The Beacon, 2020-2021
We're back on campus: now what?; Unsung Heroes: Allison Cahill; Next on queue: Psych, Sherlock meets Brooklyn 99; The Killers new album: "Imploding the Mirage"; New Clash of Classes: Residence Hall Rumble; Changes with campus ministry events; Enrollment up through pandemic; To tell a story via action figures; So united yet so divided; Let's all do our part together; NW volleyball starts season off with a 3-0 win; Strong start to NW men's soccer season; NW XC season starts at Dordt; The opening of the Koinonia House; Derecho sweeps through the midwest
The Classic, Summer 2020, Public Relations
The Classic, Summer 2020, Public Relations
The Classic, 2020-present
Zwemer View: Making the Case for Federal Investment in Higher Education; Around the Green: New Research Opportunity, Online Experts Help Teachers Adapt, Servant Leader to be Honored, Library of the Year, Better than the Rest, Diversity Efforts Highlighted, PA Program Aims to Meet Rural Healthcare Need, Campus Life: Digital Discipleship, Commencement Delayed, Numbers Up, Grads in Demand, Faculty Research, Marketing Projects Stand Out, Master's in Athletic Training Approved, Face Value: Valerie Roman Stokes, Jobs Well Done: Seven faculty and staff contribute 200 years to Northwestern's mission, Military-Friendly; Endowed Professorships, Study Support, PA Program Receives $120,000, Physics Adds Majors, #RaidersAllN, New …
The Impact Of Social Media On Adolescent Mental Health, Nicole J. Critchfield
The Impact Of Social Media On Adolescent Mental Health, Nicole J. Critchfield
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The number of adolescents reporting mental health issues such as anxiety and depression has dramatically increased in the last two decades. As this trend coincides with the increase in social media use by adolescents, many researchers have studied the correlation between the two. This literature review examines the correlation along with the pros and cons of adolescent social media use outside and inside the classroom. Most recently, research is showing how social media is used impacts the state of an adolescent’s mental health rather than the use of social media in general. Teachers and schools can help students learn how …
Data-Driven Decision Making: Improving Student Achievement, Mallory Denny
Data-Driven Decision Making: Improving Student Achievement, Mallory Denny
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
The overall purpose of this literature review was to explore what it truly means to be a data-driven school. While researching, three common themes were identified. First, there is a lack of training for professionals in education in the area of data-driven decision making. This makes it difficult for teachers to successfully use data to alter instruction in a manner that would increase student achievement. Second, in order for schools to successfully implement data-driven decision making it must be a school-wide effort with every stakeholder involved in the process. This means from the top administrator down to the teachers, everyone …
The Impact Of Game-Based Learning In A Special Education Classroom, Mckenzi James
The Impact Of Game-Based Learning In A Special Education Classroom, Mckenzi James
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
Every school has at least one student who has a learning disability or struggles with academics. Every school also has teachers with the ability to reach out to struggling students, using traditional and nontraditional approach to learning. Game-based learning is a nontraditional approach which introduces students to game-based learning instead of more traditional paper and pencil activities. Multiple researchers have found game-based learning raised test scores, allowed for hands on social skill lessons, and has helped generate a positive environment for students. A few researchers shared the negative impacts of game-based learning, including the lack of transferability of skills for …
Student Motivation And Homework Completion, Macey Oden
Student Motivation And Homework Completion, Macey Oden
Master's Theses & Capstone Projects
This literature review explores the interaction between student motivation and homework completion. Studies show that motivation is key to academic success. In order for a student to be motivated, they must have a positive learning environment that promotes self-confidence, choice, and relationships. Studies also show that homework is important to academic achievement. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are most effective when combined to increase homework completion and academic performance. Punishment can negatively affect student attitudes, hinder their motivation, and decrease their self-confidence. This research synthesizes the literature on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, consequences, and punishment, to discern the best ways to …