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Full-Text Articles in Education
Ecological Literacy, Environmental Attitudes And Behaviors Of Residents Adjacent To The Coahcella Valley Preserve, Kathleen Dawn Fleming
Ecological Literacy, Environmental Attitudes And Behaviors Of Residents Adjacent To The Coahcella Valley Preserve, Kathleen Dawn Fleming
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis aims to address the many processes that guide communication between the public and conservation ecologists, and how one's knowledge of the area around them could affect communcation between groups. This thesis researched the dynamics of ecological literacy levels environmental attitudes and frequency of behaviors of the urban, suburban, and rural sub group residents that live in the Coachella Valley of Southern California. It is relevant to the current strategy for designing multiple species reserves through the development of multiple species habitat conservation plans.
Does A Coeducational Environment Affect Performance For Female Students In Physical Education Classes?, Adriana Aja Sandoval
Does A Coeducational Environment Affect Performance For Female Students In Physical Education Classes?, Adriana Aja Sandoval
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate how a coed environment affects a female student's performance in physical education classes. The focus of this study is middle school students. Most middle school students are normally going through puberty and many environmental changes at a new school. These changes can influence a student's performance often in P.E., causing a decrease in performance and participation which can lead to physical inactivity.
The Impact Of Children's Literature On The Environmental Awareness Of A Population Of Second Grade Students, Iris Jackeline Russo
The Impact Of Children's Literature On The Environmental Awareness Of A Population Of Second Grade Students, Iris Jackeline Russo
Theses Digitization Project
This project aimed at helping second grade children gain environmental sensitivity and awareness by infusing the existing English Language Arts curriculum with environmental activities. The purpose is to demonstrate how one can infuse the California state's mandated curriculum, Houghton Mifflin, with children's literature in order to promote environmental sensitivity and awareness.
Teaching Reading To Adults Where English Is Their Second Language, Judith Ann Powell
Teaching Reading To Adults Where English Is Their Second Language, Judith Ann Powell
Theses Digitization Project
This project sought to identify methods that will work best for Second Language (ESL) adults and identify ways in which ESL can be taught to help facilitate learning for the older adult over 40 years of age. This project identified some of the problems caused by the nature of the English language and the grammatical issues older ESL students face when attempting to learn to speak and read English.
Horses And At-Risk Youth: An Alternative Approach To Reconnect Adolescents, Christiane Deaton
Horses And At-Risk Youth: An Alternative Approach To Reconnect Adolescents, Christiane Deaton
Theses Digitization Project
The author developed a model for at-risk youth that outlines processes and incorporates best practices of an equine-facilitated program. The Horse Program Model (HPM) is designed to determine if and how participating in a horse program can help change attitudes, skills and behaviors of at-risk youth.
An Investigation Into Disordered Eating Among Athletes, Melissa Ann Bender
An Investigation Into Disordered Eating Among Athletes, Melissa Ann Bender
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to investigate the difference between athletes and non-athletes by addressing prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders, the risk factors associated with the disease(s), and health concerns for those suffering with disordered eating.
The Importance Of Differentiated Instruction To Student Involvement, Motivation, And Learning, Emily Christine Fandino
The Importance Of Differentiated Instruction To Student Involvement, Motivation, And Learning, Emily Christine Fandino
Theses Digitization Project
This study was focused on what differentiated instruction is, what it takes to have a differentiated classroom, and if differentiated instruction really helps increase student motivation, engagement, and learning. Two classes of eighth grade students were taken through the process of differentiating assignments using four ways differentiation can take place: variety, choice, relevance, and centers.
Do Teachers' Perceptions Of Students Success Differ Between Students In Foster Care And Students Who Are Not In Foster Care, Nira Ortega Mejias
Do Teachers' Perceptions Of Students Success Differ Between Students In Foster Care And Students Who Are Not In Foster Care, Nira Ortega Mejias
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to assess teacher's perceptions of academic and life success among high school students in foster care in comparison to high school students who are not in foster care. The intent of the study is to examine whether teachers view students who are in foster care placement differently than students who are not in foster care. 36 teachers from two local high schools in Riverside and San Bernardino County were selected to participate in the study.
A Rationale, Conceptual Framework, And Initial Curriculum For Teaching Green Building, Jason Ernest Moyer-Schmit
A Rationale, Conceptual Framework, And Initial Curriculum For Teaching Green Building, Jason Ernest Moyer-Schmit
Theses Digitization Project
This project created a rationale and conceptual framework, as well as seminal curriculum, for teaching green building as a vehicle for environmental education in seventh and eighth grades. Green building is the practice of creating sustainable structures, and preserving natural resources and ecological conditions for future generations.
Proposed Activities For An Enrivonmental Education Summer Camp Program, Caitlin Joan Farr
Proposed Activities For An Enrivonmental Education Summer Camp Program, Caitlin Joan Farr
Theses Digitization Project
A proposal was developed for a one week, residential, summer camp program for children 12-15 years to explore the out doors in a safe and fun way and to give children a chance to learn about the environment using hands on lessons and activities. This one week program is planned for future possible implementation at Astrocamp, an outdoor education facility in Idyllwild, California.
Efficacy Of Early Literacy Intervention Project For Early Literacy Development In Family Child Care Homes, Gloria Ruth Kinzler
Efficacy Of Early Literacy Intervention Project For Early Literacy Development In Family Child Care Homes, Gloria Ruth Kinzler
Theses Digitization Project
This project focused on the concept that family childcare providers who completed "Building Literacy Bridges" intervention project, which included interactive early literacy classes on phonological and print awareness, dialogic and shared reading skills, as well as providing a literacy rich environment, would implement those concepts into their daily care with children. Nine family childcare providers completed the four-hour per week, four-week intervention project.
The Day The River Ran Away: The Impact Of A Children's Literature Book And Accompanying Curriculum Upon Student Perceptions Of The Salton Sea, Kathryn Ann Schofield
The Day The River Ran Away: The Impact Of A Children's Literature Book And Accompanying Curriculum Upon Student Perceptions Of The Salton Sea, Kathryn Ann Schofield
Theses Digitization Project
This project is focused on an author-created children's literature book about the Salton Sea called "The Day the River Ran Away". An accompanying curriculum has been developed for third grade students to increase knowledge of ecological foundations and conceptual awareness
Effects Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching On The Sit And Reach Test In Fitnessgram, Ryan William Pacheco
Effects Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching On The Sit And Reach Test In Fitnessgram, Ryan William Pacheco
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was twofold: to review the literature pertaining to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching techniques and its benefits for flexibility; and the back-saver sit-and-reach (BSR) portion of the annual FITNESSGRAM physical fitness test was examined in an effort to discover the benefits of PNF stretching prior to the test.
Next Generation Public Service Announcements For The Environment, Danielle Alexis Diaz
Next Generation Public Service Announcements For The Environment, Danielle Alexis Diaz
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research was to design new public service announcements (PSAs) for a teenage audience around environmental topics. Using components of constructivist pedagogy and free-choice learning, these PSAs demonstrated how to fuse popular teen culture with environmental education objectives. The design of the PSAs for this project hinged on finding a current popular format that would grab the attention of teenagers in order to successfully communicate information. This was achieved by taking a popular MTV show and twisting it to fit educational purposes. The success of this approach was tested by surveying a group of 50 teenagers. The …
Antidote To Marginalism: An Alternative Method Of Instruction For English Language Learners, Robert Gabriel Arias
Antidote To Marginalism: An Alternative Method Of Instruction For English Language Learners, Robert Gabriel Arias
Theses Digitization Project
This study will conclusively demonstrate that a two-way or dual-language immersion strategy works best to achieve the goal of bilingualism and biliteracy for our ELLs (English Language Learners).
Fluency And Comprehension Process For English Language Learners, Dolores Judy Vargas
Fluency And Comprehension Process For English Language Learners, Dolores Judy Vargas
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to reengage low-performing students. This study will incorporate meaningful activities, strategies, and techniques to improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Effects Of Imagery Use In Basketball Free Throw Shooting, Jamaal Edward Cannon
Effects Of Imagery Use In Basketball Free Throw Shooting, Jamaal Edward Cannon
Theses Digitization Project
This project examines imagery use and its effect on basketball free throw shooting. It analyzes the literature on imagery and free throw shooting, in order to understand the actual effects that imagery has when used with free throwing shooting.
Frequency Of And Barriers To Physical Education In Selected Grade Levels In A Southern California School District, Stephen Eugene Mann
Frequency Of And Barriers To Physical Education In Selected Grade Levels In A Southern California School District, Stephen Eugene Mann
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to determine to what extent physical education programs are being implemented in a Southern California school district, in an effort to increase physical activity and decrease obesity among students. This study also identified factors that either contributed to, or detracted from, implementation.
How An After School Environmental Science Club Can Increase Environmental Knowledge: Awareness And Sensitivity Towards The Environment For Third And Fourth Grade Students, Sandra Joyce Jones
How An After School Environmental Science Club Can Increase Environmental Knowledge: Awareness And Sensitivity Towards The Environment For Third And Fourth Grade Students, Sandra Joyce Jones
Theses Digitization Project
Children today are disconnected from the natural environment around them, sometimes finding it annoying, lacking in excitement, and little use to them. Their attention and focus are spent inside watching TV, playing games on computers or a variety of other electronic devices. The purpose of this project was to see if after-school exposure to an Enirovnmental Science Club on the school grounds can impact student attitudes toward our local environment and to increase these third and fourth grade students' knowledge and awareness of their environment.
Improving Parental Involvement And Student Achievement With A Classroom Website, Jennifer Allison O'Kelley
Improving Parental Involvement And Student Achievement With A Classroom Website, Jennifer Allison O'Kelley
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to develop an instructional tool, which would enable students and their parents to access the student's progress electronically at anytime and to determine if students whose parents utilized the teacher-created website and used email to communicate showed significant improvement in student's academics, behavior and attendance.
Environmental Education Resource For Fifth Grade Science Instruction, Gaelen Kathleen Richer
Environmental Education Resource For Fifth Grade Science Instruction, Gaelen Kathleen Richer
Theses Digitization Project
The goal of this project was to develop an environmental education resource for fifth grade teachers using the California Science textbook. The goal is for teachers to be able to use this guide as a convenient resource to incorporate environmental education and environmental literature into science instruction.
The Effects Of Coeducational Versus Single-Sex Physical Education Classes On Student Performance, Jennifer Nicole Gormley
The Effects Of Coeducational Versus Single-Sex Physical Education Classes On Student Performance, Jennifer Nicole Gormley
Theses Digitization Project
This project was designed to examine the research regarding single-sex and coeducational physical education environments in middle and high school levels. It is intended to help secondary educators and administrators to reevalute their physical education programs with regard to achieving the optimal environment for both genders.
What Policies Can The United States Implement In Order To Improve Its Efforts To Transition Those With Learning Disabilities Into The Workplace, Gregory Allen Jones
What Policies Can The United States Implement In Order To Improve Its Efforts To Transition Those With Learning Disabilities Into The Workplace, Gregory Allen Jones
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to examine what strategies can be devised to transition those with learning disabilities into the workforce. This is accomplished by a qualitative review of the history of educational policies and programs used in England, France, Russia, China, Hong Kong, Kenya, and Nigeria. These strengths and weaknesses are compared with the history of policies implemented in the United States, to see what strategies can be used to affect policy changes that will better the chances for employment for those with learning disabilities.
A Correlation Between Motivation And Test Scores On The Fitnessgram, Kenya Kristofer Quiros
A Correlation Between Motivation And Test Scores On The Fitnessgram, Kenya Kristofer Quiros
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project was to assist physical education teachers to acquire knowledge and expertise on ways of informing and motivating students at the middle and high school level about the benefits of motivation and exercise on personal health. The information in the project determined whether or not there was a correlation between motivational interventions, improved fitness, and performance. This study examined the relationship between using these motivational models to increase student knowledge and whether using these models would assist students in goal setting fitness planning.
Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina
Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to identify the obstacles faced by African American and Hispanic students as well as the motivations that help them thrive in today's society through a college education. This is important for social workers who work with ethnic minorities because by learning about ways in which these two groups are still being oppressed, they can find ways of empowering them to overcome barriers to accessing higher education. 85 students from Hispanic and African American descent at California State University San Bernardino were surveyed.
Research, Writing, And Computer Technology: A Reconsideration Of Invention And Process, Donna Price Seckrater
Research, Writing, And Computer Technology: A Reconsideration Of Invention And Process, Donna Price Seckrater
Theses Digitization Project
This thesis argues for a more open and active research process and approach toward the teaching of researched writing. A hypertext-based research environment may enrich student learning and writing by reinforcing recursivity throughout the writing process, at the same time as it encourages reflection on both cognitive and social processes of knowledge construction. Further argument is for a more vigorous student engagement in knowledge-making activities by encouraging active research further along the writing process.
Analysis Of Coaching Behaviors Of Golf Instructors Using A Systematic Approach, Jongwon Paik
Analysis Of Coaching Behaviors Of Golf Instructors Using A Systematic Approach, Jongwon Paik
Theses Digitization Project
Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world for both for men and women with America being the biggest country to support the golf business. This remarkable golf population results in an increased need for golf coaches and golf schools. Golf coaches help players in many ways such as technical teaching and psychological training. The purpose of this study was to analyze the coaching behavior of golf coaches.
Emerging Out Of The Ashes: Place And Place-Based Education, Diane Marie Zetlmaier
Emerging Out Of The Ashes: Place And Place-Based Education, Diane Marie Zetlmaier
Theses Digitization Project
In response to the aftermath of the Old Fire in San Bernardino County in 2003, the author took her personal experiences and developed a project for the school where she teaches fourth grade called "heArts for the Forest". The goal of the project was to heighten students' awareness and sense of responsibility in regard to their place in the local world as well as the global environment.
A Comparative Analysis Of Method Of Credentialing And Teaching And Teaching Style, Audrey Michele Reisenhofer
A Comparative Analysis Of Method Of Credentialing And Teaching And Teaching Style, Audrey Michele Reisenhofer
Theses Digitization Project
There are two major styles of teaching: teacher-centered and student-centered. The purpose of this project was to determine if the method of credentialing influences whether a teacher uses more teacher-based or student-based instructional methods.
Perceptions Of Secondary Physical Education Teachers Towards The Fitnessgram, Paul Anthony Janeway
Perceptions Of Secondary Physical Education Teachers Towards The Fitnessgram, Paul Anthony Janeway
Theses Digitization Project
This project was intended to examine the perceptions of physcial educators toward the Fitnessgram that has five factors to gauge a student's abilities and the norms for each age group. The test is given to 5th, 7th and 9th grade students. The Fitnessgram as it has been enacted has become a more consistent and reliable tool for physical educators.