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Exploring The Importance Of Using Formative Assessment In Informing Instruction To Improve Student Learning, Sarah Wilson Oct 2017

Exploring The Importance Of Using Formative Assessment In Informing Instruction To Improve Student Learning, Sarah Wilson

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This literature review explores the importance of incorporating formative assessments and use of data to drive instructional decisions and address problems in the learning process for students. The review begins by exploring the definition of formative assessment, and how it can be used in the classroom. It provides examples of formative assessments that can be used in the classroom setting and what those formative assessment could tell a teacher about the next steps in the learning process. Next, this literature review discusses the importance of evaluating and using data gathered from formative assessments in order to make informed instructional decisions …


Parental Involvement In The Homework World, Drew Nonnemacher Oct 2017

Parental Involvement In The Homework World, Drew Nonnemacher

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This literature review explores the trends of homework in current education as well as the effects that parents may have on homework, specifically with upper-level elementary students. Homework is a highly debated topic in the scope of education. The subject matter these days is vastly different from what it was even twenty years ago. That, in turn, could potentially lead towards unnecessary stress at home for parents trying to help their children with their homework. Families and their children tend to be busier than ever in our current society. With so many extra-curricular opportunities and schedules that are borderline out …


Detention Is Not The Answer, Stephanie Mccann Oct 2017

Detention Is Not The Answer, Stephanie Mccann

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

School discipline is used in schools across the United States. It is used to help with controlling students and maintaining behaviors. Also, it helps maintain order in the school. School discipline varies due to the behavior and actions that the students are exhibiting as well as the school context. Detention is one of the most common punishments in schools. Detention usually means that a student remains in school during a certain time and reports to a certain room as a punishment. This literature review will examine various studies conducted on school discipline, particularly those focused on detention, and explore options …


Attendance Of Detention In Junior High, Hilary Iehl Oct 2017

Attendance Of Detention In Junior High, Hilary Iehl

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The purpose of this action research project was to determine if detention is better attended when students are assigned to serve with the person who doled out the punishment compared to a catchall detention location where the student may or may not know the adult(s) working the room. This action research looked at whether a personal relationship with a student had a greater effect on attendance than students having to find a room with a person they may or may not know. Detentions for 20 students were tracked for six weeks. Quantitative data was collected through the results of assigned …


Effects Of Recess On Student Engagement, Jill Findley Oct 2017

Effects Of Recess On Student Engagement, Jill Findley

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The purpose of this action research project is to determine the impact of recess on student engagement. Off-task behavior was observed in students in a fourth grade classroom for four weeks. The first two weeks the students did not receive recess, and the second two weeks the students did receive recess. Quantitative data was collected using the Academic Engagement Monitoring Form (Sprick, Knight, Reinke, and Skyles, 2010). Analysis of the data suggests a positive correlation between recess and on-task behavior.


Strengthening Collective Efficacy Through Meaningful Collaboration, Elizabeth Becker Oct 2017

Strengthening Collective Efficacy Through Meaningful Collaboration, Elizabeth Becker

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The purpose of this action research project was to determine if there is a correlation between the implementation of structures and processes for meaningful collaboration and the level of collective efficacy in a professional learning community. A combination of the level of trust among the team and the dedication and prioritization of time were critically considered over a period of nearly two months. Data was collected through quantitative surveys and qualitative observations. Analysis of the data collected suggests the fourth grade team's collective efficacy was strengthened as structures and processes for meaningful collaboration were implemented.


The Effects Of Alternative Seating On Students With Adhd, Renae Remer Oct 2017

The Effects Of Alternative Seating On Students With Adhd, Renae Remer

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The purpose of this action research project was to determine if students who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or symptoms of ADHD are able to stay on task more often when they are using alternative seating. Data was taken on students prior to being given alternative seating choices, a data collector ticked every 15 seconds to determine if the student was on task or off task. Data was taken again after the student had used their alternative seating for over a week’s time. Analysis of the data suggests that alternative seating may increase on-task behavior in some children with …