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Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

2023

Professional development

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Improving Student Achievement With Social-Emotional Learning, Samantha Featherstone Oct 2023

Improving Student Achievement With Social-Emotional Learning, Samantha Featherstone

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Research shows that social emotional learning can positively improve student success both emotionally and academically. Social emotional programs, skills, and overall learning within school systems benefit staff, students, and stakeholders. When there is a lack of a clear and organized social emotional curriculum, students suffer and lack necessary skills to have long-term success both academically and personally. Using various research findings, a school improvement plan was created to construct a school-wide social-emotional system that includes both a research-based program and a variety of social emotional skills. This plan also ensures ongoing professional development for staff to implement with fidelity. The …


Implemeng Tia In Classrooms To Reduce Behavior And Strengthen Relationships, Emily Wilkerson Jul 2023

Implemeng Tia In Classrooms To Reduce Behavior And Strengthen Relationships, Emily Wilkerson

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Schools are seeing an increase in challenging behaviors in the classroom due to trauma that the children have experienced. Research suggests that a trauma-informed approach helps reduce unwanted behaviors and out-of-school suspensions. Other studies also show the importance of increasing Social-emotional learning and guidance counselors' time and how it can positively affect students' behavior. These slight changes can help children learn coping strategies and learn how to act in social situations. This school improvement project creates a five-year plan for Black Hawk Elementary. This plan intends to reduce behaviors by meeting students' needs by becoming knowledgeable in trauma-informed care.


Incorporating Social-Emotional Learning Into Middle School Classrooms, Jessica Wolles Jul 2023

Incorporating Social-Emotional Learning Into Middle School Classrooms, Jessica Wolles

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This article is how the implementation of social-emotional learning in a middle school can improve behavior, academics, mental health, and social awareness amongst adolescents. This paper examines research from twenty research articles to communicate the need for social-emotional learning to be implemented in a middle school. This article outlines the school improvement plan for implementing a social-emotional learning curriculum.


Addressing The Behavioral And Emotional Needs Of Elementary School Students: A School Improvement Project, Katherine Ross Jul 2023

Addressing The Behavioral And Emotional Needs Of Elementary School Students: A School Improvement Project, Katherine Ross

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Elementary school students are found to have increased behavioral and emotional needs require support above and beyond the scope of a general educator's capabilities. Research indicates the need for additional teacher training in the areas of adolescent behavioral disorders and trauma informed care in order for them to provide the best possible education, academically and socially. School counselors are often called upon to address student social emotional needs, however classroom teachers are typically the first to notice when a student needs access to additional support and also spend the most time with students; this school improvement plan addresses the necessity …


Robust Math Fluency Routines To Support And Develop Students' Emerging Skills Of Fluency:, Molli Koehler Jul 2023

Robust Math Fluency Routines To Support And Develop Students' Emerging Skills Of Fluency:, Molli Koehler

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

In elementary school, students are gaining a mathematical foundation that propels their procedural fluency. The problem is the current mathematical systems and routines do not lend themselves to fostering an environment that enables procedural fluency skills to be built. A review of literature focused on procedural math fluency systems and routines are needed to be structured in order for students to receive an equitable, enriching, and conceptual approach to learning mathematical concepts. Located in Ames, Iowa, Abbie Sawyer Elementary’s 2022-2023 math proficiency data indicates the need for thoughtful and intentional professional learning on math fluency terminology, practices, and strategies. In …


Implementing A Multi-Tiered System Of Support For Mathematics Instruction In Preschool Classrooms, Jennifer Petty Apr 2023

Implementing A Multi-Tiered System Of Support For Mathematics Instruction In Preschool Classrooms, Jennifer Petty

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Early intervention in preschool mathematics instruction is key. Studies have shown that the development of early math skills may be the single most important factor for determining future school success. This school improvement plan lays out the necessary steps that the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD) can follow to implement a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) for the Preschool Initiative classrooms that are a part of the Iowa Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year-Olds. This plan includes providing teachers who are a part of the Sioux City Community School District’s early childhood special education classrooms and the community partner …


Implementing Social-Emotional Supports With Coaching In A Preschool Program, Ashley Harvey Apr 2023

Implementing Social-Emotional Supports With Coaching In A Preschool Program, Ashley Harvey

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Research findings show that coaching paired with professional development around a set of identified instructional practices is one way to increase teacher use of these practices. Combining coaching and professional development can be used to train teachers in the Pyramid Model. Studies show that effective Pyramid Model implementation can positively improve student relationships and adult-to-student relationships as well as increase positive behaviors in schools. With these research findings in mind, a school improvement plan was created to add professional development opportunities on the use of Pyramid Model Practices to improve social-emotional instruction in a preschool program in Eastern Iowa. Executing …