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Honors Convocation (2017 Program And Video), Illinois Wesleyan University
Honors Convocation (2017 Program And Video), Illinois Wesleyan University
The Kemp Foundation's Teaching Excellence Award Ceremony Programs
No abstract provided.
Students Invited To Apply For New First-Year Humanities Program, University Communications
Students Invited To Apply For New First-Year Humanities Program, University Communications
News and Events (Discontinued Series)
No abstract provided.
Brain Breaks And Student Engagement, Jocelyn Vanderwiel, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Brain Breaks And Student Engagement, Jocelyn Vanderwiel, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
One of the most difficult jobs a teacher has is finding ways to keep students engaged throughout the entire day. In order to facilitate engagement in the classroom, brain breaks can be integrated into an every day routine. In this study, brain breaks refer to short physical activity breaks mostly consisting of aerobic-based dancing or stretching (Fedewa et al., 2015; Camahalan & Ipock, 2015). In this qualitative self-study, I discuss how the implementation of brain breaks can improve student engagement in their learning experience. Engagement is characterized by active participation in classroom activities and lessons as well as development of …
Exploring Creative Writing Approaches And Impacts To Writing Development, Olivia Simkins, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Exploring Creative Writing Approaches And Impacts To Writing Development, Olivia Simkins, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Creative Writing is a way for students to express their own thoughts and ideas through imaginative writing (YourDictionary 2016). This process is often flexible and develops over time. It is important to allow students to choose a process that works for them and strengthen their writing by utilizing a particular technique such as technology or student journals. Often, students do not get the chance to do so. During my student teaching placement, I analyzed data collected from a second grade classroom after I introduced different writing techniques such as journaling, digital story telling, and note taking. Students were not prompted …
Academic Accomodations For Students With Mental Illnesses, Kaitlyn Mccormack, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Academic Accomodations For Students With Mental Illnesses, Kaitlyn Mccormack, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
The purpose of this research was to discover what effective strategies teachers can implement to effectively accommodate the learning needs of students diagnosed with mental illnesses. The literature explores different symptoms shown by students with mental illness, as well as the role of the teacher in accommodating their students’ academic needs. Furthermore, different teaching strategies, including Stormont’s (2015) implementation of mood monitoring, behavioral monitoring, and adaptive thinking skills, are presented to demonstrate their effectiveness in assisting students with mental illnesses to reach their academic goals. The research was located through peer-reviewed academic journals published in the past 10 years, and …
How Student Learning Styles Effect Achievment And Participation In Mathematics, Tristan Smith, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
How Student Learning Styles Effect Achievment And Participation In Mathematics, Tristan Smith, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
This study was conducted with the goal of finding an answer to how students with varied learning styles learn mathematics differently. Similar studies, such as one conducted by Mokmin and Masood (2015), found that students whose learning preferences were accommodated had higher average scores in mathematics compared to students whose learning preferences were not. In this study, I recorded observations about individual fourth grade students; how students responded to different activities to determine what learning styles were present in my classroom. Using these observations, I modified my classroom instruction and activities to better suit the learning needs of my students …
Student Learning: Process Vs. Product, Cathy Tatsuguchi, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Student Learning: Process Vs. Product, Cathy Tatsuguchi, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Traditionally, students learn in a teacher-centered classroom, where the focus is solely on the teacher as opposed to a student-centered classroom where students and teachers share the focus. Recently, the debate of teacher-centered versus student-centered has come to the forefront of education. Teachers are always looking for ways to engage students in the learning process and several studies designed around student-centered teaching have indicated that student engagement and achievement increases when students and teachers share the focus in the classroom. During my student teaching experience in a fifth-grade classroom, I observed that many students were not actively engaged in the …
Learning Experiences Of Asian International Undergraduate Students In U.S. Universities, Tie Sun, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Learning Experiences Of Asian International Undergraduate Students In U.S. Universities, Tie Sun, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
The number of Asian international undergraduate students in U.S. universities is constantly increasing. This significant increase in number impacts universities in regards to its mission statements, administration system, academic atmosphere, and school environment (Andrade, 2008; Bertrand & Lee, 2012; Huang, 2006). The purpose of this literature review is to help administrators and educators in U.S. universities to effectively know the overall academic performance and college life of Asian international students by introducing their learning experiences through demonstrating data and examples from existed studies. Also, this research synthesis provides college administrators and educators with practical strategies to enhance the learning experiences …
Student Choice Of Mathematics Strategies, Faith Richard, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Student Choice Of Mathematics Strategies, Faith Richard, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Teachers are faced with a wide range of abilities in their classrooms every day and are always looking to reach all students’ needs. To differentiate instruction, a teacher can use a “variety of sense-making activities or processes through which students can come to understand and own information and ideas” (Tomlinson, 1995, p. 2). When students are introduced to different strategies and allowed to choose when to use them, they often had an increased understanding of the material (Maloy et al., 2014; Baroody et al., 2013). This study investigates the relationship between students’ choice of mathematics strategies and their skill mastery. …
Fostering Student Academic Growth Through The Standards Based Grading Model, Calen Crim, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Fostering Student Academic Growth Through The Standards Based Grading Model, Calen Crim, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
This research discusses the implementation of standards based grading within a secondary social studies classroom and how this system effectively promotes student learning and academic growth. I discuss the experiences and quantitative data derived from previously implemented standards based grading systems by educational professionals as well as provide a comprehensive look at my own implementation experience with the system. Using data from my classroom, I explain how I analyzed my data sources, including field notes, student records, and student work to interpret how my students responded to the standards based grading model used in my classroom as well as to …
Teaching Diverse Literature For School Justice In The Rural English Classroom, Elaine Coppe, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Teaching Diverse Literature For School Justice In The Rural English Classroom, Elaine Coppe, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Repurposing Class Time: The Flipped Classroom Model, Troy Huber, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Repurposing Class Time: The Flipped Classroom Model, Troy Huber, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
When teaching secondary mathematics, teachers face the challenge of engaging students in the content. Bergmann and Sams (2012) proposed the flipped classroom as a method of engaging students through the repurposing of time spent in class. The flipped approach modifies traditional instruction as students use online video resources to prepare for class and in-class time is devoted to problem-solving activities and facilitating individual instruction. This self-study sought to explore the effectiveness of the flipped classroom on students’ learning, motivation, and engagement. Lesson plans, field notes, and students’ exits slip and survey responses were collected from three Honors Geometry classes to …
School-Based Social Skills Interventions For Autistic Children, Brooke Langley, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
School-Based Social Skills Interventions For Autistic Children, Brooke Langley, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is linked with symptoms often centered on social skills (Shore, 2001). Different models have been employed to increase such social skills for ASD children in schools. The purpose of this literature review is to enhance knowledge about social skills interventions, synthesize ways for such interventions to be successful, utilize of different aspects of social skills, explore training for teachers to employ such tasks, and integrate such therapy into an inclusive classroom (Batten, 2005; Denning, 2013; Stormont, 2013; Whalon, 2015; Camargo, 2016; Kasari, 2016). Focused on evaluating intervention strategies, this literature review elaborates on all concepts related …
Restorative Practice In The Elementary Classroom, Amy Sanchez, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Restorative Practice In The Elementary Classroom, Amy Sanchez, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
How Can I Use Technology In My Classroom To Improve Students' Writing?, Cody Murphy, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
How Can I Use Technology In My Classroom To Improve Students' Writing?, Cody Murphy, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Writing has always, until recent developments, been taught through the traditional pencil and paper method. With the advancement in technology and its implementation in education, the traditional method alone is not enough. This research focuses on how technology can be utilized in the writing curriculum. For educators to successfully teach students how to use technology in their classroom they themselves need to know the benefits and drawbacks of technology. For my study, the effect of technology on student writing was observed in an urban classroom of fourth graders in a lower income community. My classroom had one-to-one access to a …
Critically Engaging Students Using Social Justice Topics In Children's Literature, Macie Gillis, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Critically Engaging Students Using Social Justice Topics In Children's Literature, Macie Gillis, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Second grade students engaged in literature that focused on how their actions affect others, cultural differences, and family differences. This study was conducted to detect how students engaged with these various social justice topics. These topics were incorporated into the regular curriculum during reader’s workshop and small reading groups. There are many books teachers may be using already that they could integrate a social justice lesson into that would engage students in the lesson (Pohan, 2013). Engaging students in literature is particularly important because engagement involves students being motivated and actively participating in what they are being taught (Barkley, 2009). …
Creating Connections In A Collaborative Classroom, Elizabeth Hart, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Creating Connections In A Collaborative Classroom, Elizabeth Hart, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Social well-being is an active part of every students life in the classroom. The importance of fitting in with one's peers and having a pleasant experience in school is vital for students to learn well. I was given the chance to observe fourth grade student interactions during classroom work and decipher how it influenced the environment and relationships within that environment. In this qualitative study I look at the impact of different variables in the classroom such as seating arrangements, peer relationships, collaborative work, and how interactions between students influences their social well-being in the classroom. Through analysis of supporting …
Differentiation And Its Effects On The Development Of Student Study Skills, Meg Stanley, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Differentiation And Its Effects On The Development Of Student Study Skills, Meg Stanley, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Differentiation is used by educators to better meet the needs of all students; yet, differentiation has been found most effective when students are a part of the discussion regarding their individual needs, learning styles and preferences in the classroom (Tomlinson, 2008). Making students aware of differentiation and choices in the classroom raises student self-awareness and the development of skills overtime. During my student teaching, I implemented differentiated review activities and began a dialogue with students about their learning preferences, studying habits, and experience with taking social studies exams. Over the course of the semester, students began choosing study materials that …
Reading Intervention Strategies For Elementary-Aged Students, Emily Leiner, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Reading Intervention Strategies For Elementary-Aged Students, Emily Leiner, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
The purpose of this research synthesis is to explore some of the effective reading interventions for elementary-aged students. Reading is a fundamental skill that is acquired during these early years, and if students are not able to read proficiently, they often fall behind in other subjects as well. While there are many academic articles addressing reading intervention strategies for children, a cohesive literature review that considers all aspects of intervention is nonexistent. Ryan & Bernard’s (2003) techniques to identify themes are used to analyze the literature in this synthesis. The components of the literature are broken down into the skills …
Effective Reading Intervention Strategies For Elementary Students With Autism, Brian Yager, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Effective Reading Intervention Strategies For Elementary Students With Autism, Brian Yager, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2012), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is prevalent in 1 in 68 children ages 3-17, with the rate increasing every few years. For a number of students diagnosed with ASD, learning impairments may accompany their autism and limited communication skills make traditional teaching methods more difficulty (Mule, Volpe, Fefer, Leslie, & Luiselli, 2015). With an increasing number of students diagnosed with ASD in the classroom, identifying practices that improve students’ reading abilities remains a vital concern for teachers. Little research, however, is dedicated to finding effective intervention practices specifically for students diagnosed …
Breaking The Norm: A Classroom Without Incentives, Morgan Houk, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Breaking The Norm: A Classroom Without Incentives, Morgan Houk, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
It is common practice for teachers to implement incentive-based behavior programs into their classroom management routine. This use of external motivators is a way to reward students for behavior and academic performance that is already expected of them (i.e., staying quiet in the hall, turning in homework). However, external motivators tend to diminish any opportunity for students to develop intrinsic motivation. There is a strong relationship between intrinsic motivation and student achievement (Ryan & Deci, 2009). Having students that are intrinsically motivated highlights the fact that they have found a topic in which they are passionate and as a result, …
Building Global Citizens: The Benefits Of Teaching Towards Communicative Proficiency In The Foreign Language Classroom, Martha Aguirre, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
Building Global Citizens: The Benefits Of Teaching Towards Communicative Proficiency In The Foreign Language Classroom, Martha Aguirre, Leah Nillas, Faculty Advisor
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
In the current globalized world, foreign language educators are changing their teaching methods in the classroom. The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACFTL) are recommending teachers to implement a framework that prepares students to be communicatively proficient in a foreign language, rather than solely learning linguistic structures. The ACTFL World Readiness Standards and the ACTFL Performance Descriptors for Learning Languages allows educators to accurately measure student improvement by observing what students can do in real life situations while promoting the use of the target language in meaningful cultural contexts. The purpose of the selfstudy was to identify …
List Of Student Participants, Illinois Wesleyan University
List Of Student Participants, Illinois Wesleyan University
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Committee Thanks And Introduction, Illinois Wesleyan University
Committee Thanks And Introduction, Illinois Wesleyan University
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
No abstract provided.
Complete 2017 Program, Illinois Wesleyan University
Complete 2017 Program, Illinois Wesleyan University
John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference
Program and schedule of events for the 28th Annual John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference.
Aarron Cook Named Director Of Campus Safety, University Communications
Aarron Cook Named Director Of Campus Safety, University Communications
News and Events (Discontinued Series)
No abstract provided.
Physics Student’S Research Wins Top Honor, University Communications
Physics Student’S Research Wins Top Honor, University Communications
News and Events (Discontinued Series)
No abstract provided.
Modelling Public-Education Spending Vs. Allocation As Independent Factors Of Educational Outcomes, Kevin Tasley
Modelling Public-Education Spending Vs. Allocation As Independent Factors Of Educational Outcomes, Kevin Tasley
Undergraduate Economic Review
This paper explores and expands upon the work of Hanushek and Wößmann (2007) whose accumulated findings propose increased educational spending provides only marginal returns in terms of student’s cognitive outcomes. This study constructs an OLS regression model to explore the significance of U.S. state education spending and financial allocations as independent factors of state-level average ACT scores over a 10-year time series. The model additionally accounts for self-selection and socio-economic status. The results of this study support Hanushek and Wößmann’s conclusions while also demonstrating evidence that shifts in allocations towards instructional spending, as opposed to increasing total expenditures, could have …
Illinois Wesleyan Announces 2017 Eckley Scholars, University Communications
Illinois Wesleyan Announces 2017 Eckley Scholars, University Communications
News and Events (Discontinued Series)
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Illinois Wesleyan To Launch Esports, University Communications
Illinois Wesleyan To Launch Esports, University Communications
News and Events (Discontinued Series)
No abstract provided.