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Writing Workshop In Kindergarten: A Multiple-Case Study Investigating The Nature Of Engagement And The Quality Of Students’ Writing Composition, Sarah Demichele

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of engagement and the quality of my students’ writing composition when I implement a writing workshop. To facilitate both specific and in-depth data collection and analysis, I conducted a multiple-case study, examining three of my kindergarten students with a spectrum of literacy skills (Mertler, 2019). The multiple-case study lasted 11 weeks and contained three phases of data collection. Data showed that the participants were most engaged in elements of the writing process that corresponded to their viewed strengths as a writer and preferences. For the participants’ writing composition, data showed …

Analysis Of The Systematic Phonics Program Spire Against The Liberating Pedagogy Of Paulo Freire, Trevor Rick

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Using the philosophy of liberation from the Brazilian philosopher and teacher Paulo Freire, I formulated the following guiding questions for my research: 1) how is dialogue facilitated within SPIRE, and 2) how is critical action reflected in the reading content of SPIRE? Using these questions as my guide, I synthesized literature surrounding critical literacies and liberation to provide background for readers. In addition, I researched the SPIRE curriculum by reading the materials I use within my classroom and utilized the SPIRE Curriculum website to aide in formulation of curriculum background. To analyze SPIRE, along with other prepackaged curriculums, I created …

Administrator Training At The Laurels Of Mount Vernon Skilled Nursing Facility, Lance Stambaugh

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The job duties of a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator exist in a great multitude, and require those aspiring to obtain the position to complete training in all areas of focus. The focus of this practicum is to gain exposure to the job duties of a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, while also gaining experience in a multitude of departments that function within a skilled nursing facility. This practicum was completed amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and therefore emphasis was placed on infection control and procedures that allow for a safe environment for those residing in this nursing facility. This increased emphasis is …

Ohiohealth Employer Services: Journey Of Growth In Healthcare And Professional Self, Ivana Mostofi

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

My time with OHES was filled with valuable learning opportunities from working on strategic operations with OHES leaders to learning about who I am as a young professional and what I envision for myself as I gain experience in Healthcare. My time with OHES was kicked off by individually meeting with managers and practice administrators of each OHES division. OHES is divided into several sectors: Wellness, Work Health, Fitness, Onsite Clinics, Support Services, Associate Health, Health Partners, and Business Development. Meeting with leaders from each sector provided me with insight into their various roles, challenges, and rewards shared by OHES. …

The Effects Of Using Differentiated Math Stations On Students' Ability To Find Meaningful And Challenging Work In A First-Grade Classroom, Nicole Callahan

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This study intended to determine the benefits of using differentiated math stations in a first-grade classroom. The goal was to learn if the levels of differentiated stations affected the first-grade students’ ability to select meaningful and challenging work. Six students from my first-grade class were selected as participants for a purposeful, stratified sample. All participants were volunteers. A research action design method was used to observe participants’ level selections and strategies. Participants interacted with three differentiated math stations in one rotation for a total of four rotations during three weeks of observations. An exit slip completed by students noted their …

Ohio Health Dme & Lessons In Leadership, Triratna Manandhar

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

An allied health leader in a homecare goes through the challenge of meeting goals in business and healthcare settings. This practicum reflects the learnings from Ohio Health Department of Medical Equipment (Ohio Health DME), a branch of OhioHealth Home Care, with Heather McDavid who is the Director of Operations at Ohio Health DME. OhioHealth DME has five departments – Intake (Answers calls and customer calls for equipment), Complex Problem Solvers (CME), Respiratory Therapists (works with equipment such as CPAP vents, Non-Invasive Ventilator (NIV), BIPAP), Service Technicians (delivers bent metal, beds, pickup O2, and service, fix, clean equipment). The fifth department …

Avi & U.S And Hungary Healthcare, Khyla Jones

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The American Virtual Institute began as an opportunity to teach Hungarian high school students about American Culture in different areas of life. These meetings were to occur every Saturday over Zoom, starting in October of 2020. There were 14 different presentations, dispersed among the 3 AVI members to present on their corresponding day. AVI participants and Hungarian successfully collaborated to obtain more knowledge on each country through this practicum in regard to wellness, leadership, and understating culture.

American Virtual Institute: The Covid Practicum, Mitchell Stotler

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The American Virtual Institute: The COVID Practicum is a practicum experience focused on presenting to Hungarians and other international attendees about American wellness, leadership, and lifestyle. This practicum experience was completed entirely online via Zoom, Google Meets, and Facebook Live over the 2020-2021 academic year.

Health Policy Institute Of Ohio Practicum Experience, Farhiya Hirsi

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

My practicum was completed at the Health Policy Institute of Ohio. I was given a wide range of projects to work on. Some of these projects needed to be completed as quickly as possible while others had a longer due date. These projects included updating HPIO’s online resource pages for the addiction resource page ( AEP) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). I conducted literature review and other research on ACEs that was part of the ACEs Impact Project. I also analyzed COVID-19 data on race and ethnicity and learned new skills as a result. I did quality control on the …

Student Perceptions Of The Online Introductory Biology Laboratory Curriculum Using A Framework Of Vision And Change And Its Core Competencies, Erin Ulrich

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an Introductory Biology course at a private university was reformatted to an online format. To examine student perceptions of the effectiveness of the laboratory portion of the course, a researcher designed questions based on the Vision and Change core competencies and presented them to a representative sample of students in virtual interviews. The themes which emerged from the student responses were that students had positive views of their comfort level with the scientific method, the virtual laboratory synchronous format, worksheet activities, breakout rooms, and lessons with social relevance to college-aged students.

A Curriculum Creation For Revolutionary Change: Using Diverse Mentor Text To Teach Literary Elements Through A Social Justice Lens, Sara Barkley

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this study is to present a literacy curriculum designed specifically for fifth grade students. The curriculum utilizes Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (1995) and Learning for Justice (2018) social justice standards and domains, in order to provide best practices for all students to achieve academic success, celebrate diversity, and take action against injustices in the world. The following question framed the literature research that was conducted to develop this curriculum: How can we create a literacy based curriculum through a social justice lens that utilizes diverse children’s mentor text in order to create equitable school experiences? The question was …

Students’ Perceptions Of Effectiveness And Engagement Of A Performed Culture Approach And Collaborative Online International Learning In Japanese Language Practices In Higher Education, Mayu Okawara

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The whole purpose of this project is to examine the Japanese language learners’ reactions to Performed Culture Approach (PCA) and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL). PCA is a language learning approach based on experiential learning, and students are asked to perform in a class. PCA has ACT classes which students are asked to perform, and FACT classes which have explanations and discussion about the grammar points. COIL can create opportunities for the students to interact with people who are living far away using online platforms. The COIL project can be fitted in PCA nicely as an additional activity during the …

Reviewing Patient Satisfaction Of Lifecare Alliance Services Provided To The Columbus Community, Sean Ruffner

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Two separate patient satisfaction surveys were sent out to LifeCare Alliance’s customers. Each patient was asked a set of five questions that generalized the encounters as a whole experience. The first survey is for patients that were seen by nurses for footcare, general wellness and more (1A - PowerPoint). The other survey was sent to clients who received the flu vaccine (1B - PowerPoint). To conclude, data was then collected and analyzed using an excel spreadsheet (1C – PowerPoint).

The Administrative Climb With American Lung Association, John K. Putnam Iii

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The American Lung Association is a Nationwide non-profit organization. During times of COVID, many businesses and organizations have been struggling, especially nonprofits. Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on sponsors, donors and events to bring in the money they need to stay running. A major event for ALA is the Fight For Air Climb. The FFAC had to make changes due to Covid precautions and protocols. While in the midst of a pandemic, the nation is also in the middle of a vaping epidemic. ALA is dedicated in putting a stop to the vaping epidemic.

Groveport Rec Center: Covid-19 Vs. Exercise, Ciara Masterson

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Groveport Rec Center: Covid-19 vs. Exercise

The Implementation Of Peak Relational Training System In A Special Education Classroom, Kelsey Leachko

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This study was an instructional inquiry project using a single participant research design and mixed methods data collection. The study investigated the implementation of PEAK (Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge) Relational Training System: Direct Training Module (Dixon, 2014), specifically when focused on the behavior of a second-grade student with ASD in a specialized learning center. By conducting a pre-assessment with a single subject, deficits in foundational skills were identified and three focus behaviors were chosen for the intervention. PEAK was then implemented using a multiple baseline design to teach and reinforce the behaviors. The progress of the intervention was …

Athletic Training Education Reform, Caroline Hanson, Joan Rocks Dr.

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Athletic Training Education Programs are in the midst of major clinical and educational reforms following the release of the Strategic Alliance Degree Statement under the direction of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Athletic Training has historically been a bachelor’s-level entry degree. The new degree standards under CAATE will make the profession a master’s-level entry degree. Limited research exists on how the Strategic Alliance Degree Statement and the transition of the degree will affect the profession of Athletic Training in the short or long term due to the limited number of programs who have already completed the …

Brookshire Wealth Management Practicum, Ben Beachy

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Senior market is growing and becoming more valuable in terms of asset value and income. The ACA created Insurance exchanges, or marketplaces, in order to provide one stop for easily accessible healthcare insurance for any party or individual. The ACA mandated that most individuals have, and certain employers offer health insurance. Importance of ethics and having a solid ethical mindset when dealing with health insurance. Health Reimbursement Arrangements were created to provide small employers a means of giving health insurance benefits and cost assistance to their employees. Businesses can provide alternatives to traditional group health insurance plans.

Addressing The Argument Writing Needs Of English Learners In Seventh Grade, Cassidy Hamilton

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this curriculum development project was to address the writing needs of English learners (ELs) in the seventh grade English/ Language Arts classroom through modifying the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project’s (TCRWP) Art of Argument Writing Unit with the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model. The curriculum developed by TCRWP required modifications to support ELs in achieving the academic demands of today’s schools. One framework that supports ELs in the classroom is the SIOP model, which is grounded in 15 years of research (Echevarria, Vogt, & Short, 2013). The curriculum developed within this project used the TCRWP …

Healthy Behaviors For Healthcare Workers, Nicole Mccullough

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

ARC Healthcare is a health technology contracting company that handles provider network development, software development, and healthcare consulting for large health plans and provider partners. ARC Healthcare is providing contracts to health providers in region 4 states to allow our focused, confidential client to make additional referrals to the providers who agree to the contract through a community care network. Patients who have been referred by the client will then be able to be seen by providers of countless practices and specialties.

ARC Healthcare partnered with the Ignite Health Foundation to organize health fairs for underprivileged communities during my time …

Groveport Recreation Center - "Freedom, Fun & Fitness", Matthew Wareti

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The Groveport Recreation Center provides aquatics, a weight room with exercise equipment, two basketball courts, a fitness studio, a childcare area, senior center, a climbing wall, and an indoor track. Exercise classes, programs, and training sessions with personal trainers are available for members. People of all ages can find an activity that will benefit their mental and physical health.

Whether it be working with kids or adults, getting a group engaged and having fun during exercise is a large factor in getting maximum effort. Clear, open and honest communication between employees of the Recreation Center is essential to keep it …

Athletic Training: From The Clinic To The Classroom, Morgan Mccool

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this practicum experience was to evaluate the importance of immersing a practicing clinical certified athletic trainer (ATC) into the classroom setting in a CAATE accredited athletic training education program. The ATC was responsible for facilitating student communication with other ATCs in an effort to reduce the stress of classroom assignments on clinical ATCs and develop an effective method for students to accomplish directed clinical observations.

The ATC also worked alongside professors to learn and understand how to develop classroom lecture material, as well as interactive, hands-on laboratory experiences for students. The goal for the ATC was to …

Ohiohealth Corporate Fitness Center: Startup Bmw Site, Zixiao Nan

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This project proposal aims to start up a fitness center located at two new sites of BMW. This project will provide BMW with detailed recommendations on designing and constructing exercise space, ordering equipment, developing budget, hiring staff, creating schedule and content of group classes and programs being delivered, and contributing to an ideal working environment.

Oh, The Places You’Ll Go: A Journey Through Ohiohealth Home Care, Holly Williams

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This project focuses on the OhioHealth Home Care Practicum with Heather McDavid the Director of Finance and Interim Director of HME (Home Medical Equipment). OhioHealth Home Care has five business lines. These include Home Health, HME, Palliative Care, Hospice, and IV infusion.

There are multiple Home Care locations that enable access to these resources. These locations include, The David P Blom Administrative Complex (The BAC), The Preserve, The HME Warehouse, Riverside Hospital, The Westerville Medical Campus, The Marion HME Offices, The Mansfield HME Offices, and The Dublin Methodist Hospital.

The purpose of this project is to understand processes and decision …

Ohiohealth Employer Services, John Groeber

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Employer Services is one of the many divisions within OhioHealth. The division’s focus is to improve the health and wellness of different employers. This includes onsite clinics, health screenings, flu shots, fitness and nutrition programming, and tobacco cessation programs. OhioHealth offers biometric screenings to employers to determine how healthy employees are. The number of risk factors an employee determines their health insurance. OhioHealth’s 2 largest companies are Nationwide Children’s Hospital and OhioHealthy. Part of these biometric screenings includes screening for tobacco. These cotinine results are stored in a physical book that they bring to different biometric events. The majority of …

Strategic Planning At Nationwide Children’S Hospital, Stella Choe

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The strategic planning department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital works to plan and make decisions regarding the wellbeing of patients with behavioral health disorders. This project involved an 8-hour workday everyday Friday and on site involvement in the strategic planning department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. During this process, I was able to support providers specifically in the Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit (YCSU), Nursing Staff in BHP, President & Vice President of Behavioral Health.

Ohiohealth Benefits & Wellness Practicum, Rebecca Gallagher

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

OhioHealth incorporates programs and training for their employees in order to keep them healthy and fit, the program is called OhioHealthy. This project seeks to understand corporate wellness and the programs or practices that can be used in order to promote this wellness.

From Prenatal Through Childhood: What Infant Wellness Is All About At Nationwide Children’S Hospital, Sarah Gilbert

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This study aims to measure perceptions of family centered care among expectant mothers in Columbus while assessing potential racial differences in order to improve prenatal outcomes. In order to do this, surveys were distributed to pregnant women at 10 clinics providing prenatal care in Columbus and sleep sacks were provided to women who completed the survey. There was a total of 401 surveys collected between August 2019 and January 2020. The conclusion being that one in five women report not receiving family centered care during their prenatal appointments, however there was no racial difference for family centered care.

Best Practices: Promoting Parent-School Relationship To Increase Hispanic Parental Participation In Schools, Marlene R. Torrez-Graham

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this research was to find the factors that affect Hispanic parents’ decision to engage in their children’s education, while they attend public schools in the United States. At the same time, I wanted to find model practices and programs that encourage parental engagement and compile this information to create a manual that can be used for professional development and as a reference for parents. I found that most of the researchers used Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler’s theoretical model of parent engagement as a framework. I used the Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler’s theoretical model to organize the factors that affect …

My Healthcare Administration Experience At Lifecare Alliance, Ayat Al Jbour

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

My practicum site was LifeCare Alliance, "Nourishing the Human Spirit. It is a not-for-profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of health and nutrition service to residents of Central Ohio.