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Investigation Of The Shared And Divergent Anatomical Features Of Fishes From The Suborder Characoidei, Samantha Ziomek

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

The order Characiformes is split into two major suborders; Characoidei and Citharinoidei, and includes over 2,000 different species of ray-finned fish, including a variety of Tetras often found in pet stores. Members are identified by the adipose fin, a small fin between the dorsal fin and tail. Of the ~1,800 species found in South America, ~1,100 are within the family Characidae (as defined by the lack of the supraorbital bone) with remaining species spread among 13 other families. Defining phylogenetic relationships among and within each family has proven to be challenging, as a result, the evolutionary relationships between these families …

Brain Breaks In The Elementary Classroom, Emma Dalton

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

At the elementary level, many teachers notice a decline in student engagement at various times of the day. Fredricks, Blumenfeld, and Paris (2004) state that there are three levels of engagement: behavioral engagement, cognitive engagement, and emotional engagement. This study discusses how using brain breaks, or pauses of instruction to focus students’ attention on a different movement activity, affect student engagement. Data was collected through video clips and written field notes. The results of this study suggest that brain breaks positively influence the engagement of students. These findings are significant to the field of education because they could point out …

Flex On This! Flexible Seating In The Classroom, Meghan Mcgarrity

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Flexible seating, or otherwise known as alternative seating, refers to classroom set ups that integrate different seating options rather than traditionally arranged rows of desks. In a regular classroom, some students sitting in traditional desks are uncomfortable; learning can be a battle because of the strain on their bodies. Students who learn in a traditional seating arrangement might be less likely to be engaged or to be able to focus on lessons, not to mention other contributing factors, such as the effects on classroom behavior and their motivation to learn. The purpose of this self study was to …

A Brief Review Of Research On Forms Of Instruction, Kevin Butler

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

In colleges of education, there is very strong support for minimally-guided instruction. This form of teaching is based around being a “guide on the side” as opposed to a “sage on the stage” – in other words, direct instruction of one’s students is seen as ineffective or even harmful, whereas instructional approaches based on encouraging students to teach themselves and construct their own knowledge with the teacher acting solely as a “facilitator” is seen as best practice. Despite the prevalence of this viewpoint amongst most education professors, there is very little evidence for its effectiveness. In fact, minimally-guided instruction can …

Fostering Engagement Through Inquiry-Based Learning, Lauren Zanoni

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Inquiry-based learning (IBL) occurs when students engage in work that mirrors elements of the scientific process, such as conducting an investigation and communicating results (Martin-Hansen, 2002). Similar to the inquiry process, in Genius Hour students choose a topic they are passionate about, and engage in research and reflection as they create a finished project (Juliani, 2007). In my study, I determined how the incorporation of inquiry-based learning in a fifth grade classroom facilitates students’ cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement. Within this study, cognitive engagement refers to students’ investment and motivation to learn, behavioral engagement involves the positive conduct students show …

Complete 2019 Program, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Program and schedule of events for the 30th Annual John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference.

Committee Thanks And Introduction, Undergraduate Research Advisory Committee

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List Of Student Participants, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Titans "Unlock Opportunities" During All In For Wesleyan, John Twork

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Student Takes Second Place At Physics Research Symposium, Rachel Mccarthy

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A Life In Subtitles (Text And Video), Carmela Ferradáns

Honorees for Teaching Excellence

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Honors Convocation 2019 (Program And Video), Llinois Wesleyan University

The Kemp Foundation's Teaching Excellence Award Ceremony Programs

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2019 Aabd Charters, Alumni Association, Illinois Wesleyan University

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University Celebrates Employee Anniversaries, Retirements, University Communications

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Hopkins And Common Earn Inclusive Excellence Awards, John Twork

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April 5, 2019, Alumni Association Board Of Directors, Illinois Wesleyan University

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2019 Aabd Spring Members Contact List, Alumni Association, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Volume 28, Issue 1, Spring 2019, Office Of Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2018-present

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ON OUR COVER: Veteran journalist Chris Fusco ’94 oversees the Chicago Sun-Times newsroom as its editor-in-chief. Portrait photo by Jason Reblando. Digital illustration by Gary Schwartz.
14 The Future of the Front Page Chris Fusco ’94 leads the Chicago Sun-Times as it delivers news and content in an ever-changing media landscape.
18 Bringing Back The Barn Driven by …

Creativity Scholars Engage With Arts, Theater, Authors In Chicago, Megan Baker

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Humanities Fellows Delve Into The Culture Of Chicago, Rachel Mccarthy

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Policy And Ethics Partners' First-Year Experience Culminates With East Coast Trip, Megan Baker

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Bollivar '88 Receives Communication Innovator Award, Rachel Mccarthy

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Khan '97 Authors Debut Teen Lgbt Novel, Rachel Mccarthy

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Students Volunteer In Louisiana During Alternative Spring Break, Teagan Potter

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Students Delve Into Immersive Chicago Healthcare Trip, Rachel Mccarthy

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Council For Iwu Women Charter, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Animal Studies Scholars And Bloom Community School Students To Observe And Enrich Louisville Zoo Primates, Megan Baker

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Student Advocates Defend Imprisoned Activist, Rachel Mccarthy

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Student Research Explores Human Rights And Changing Climates, Rachel Mccarthy

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Titanthon Raises Over $22,000 For Osf Children's Hospital Of Illinois, Megan Baker

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