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Impact Of Differentiation On Student Engagement, Shelby Thomas

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

When teaching elementary students, teachers face the challenge of getting students to be authentically engaged in the content. Tomlinson (2012) argues that differentiation in the classroom can help to engage students by ensuring that content is at their level, process meets matches learning profile, and level of support is appropriate to their ability. Differentiation is a way of recognizing and teaching according to the different readiness, interest, and learning profile of students (Tomlinson,2008). This self-study sought to explore the impact of differentiation on student engagement. Lesson plans, field notes, student surveys, student work, summative and formative assessment data, and anecdotal …

Self Awareness In Elementary Students, Alexandra Hurth

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Being self-aware and making smart decisions are important skills for elementary students. By teaching students to be self-aware, they are able to learn positive habits that will remain with them throughout the rest of their schooling. This study was conducted to provide teachers with practical ways to guide students to be self-aware and promote pro-social behavior within the classroom. Pro-social behavior is when a student displays voluntary actions that are intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals. Using slight behavior modifications to promote pro-social behavior, students were given opportunities to play a role in their learning. …

Applying A Multisensory Approach To Teaching, Claudia Mcgee-Morales

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

This study was conducted to explore the benefits of taking a learning-style approach to elementary instruction, opposed to the traditional lecture-style approach. For this study, I observed students’ growth and attitude in English Language Arts and mathematics classes with the implementation of grouping, based on learning style. Farkas (2003) found that the retention of new and more complex information significantly increased when students engaged in lessons that incorporate some aspect of learning styles. Through the analysis of field notes, student anecdotal records, student work, and feedback my students gave me on what worked best for them, I revealed the relationship …

Talk It Out: Peer Collaboration In The Writing Process, Alyssa Dorning

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

This self-study explored how students working with a partner during writing activities not only affected their writing, but confidence in themselves as well. Often times, students struggle to find a topic to write about and do not have the opportunity to talk out their thoughts and ideas with a partner. Peer collaboration gives students an opportunity to do just that as well as build relationships with their peers within the classroom. During my student teaching placement, I conducted a writing unit in a third-grade classroom where students worked with a partner to discuss ideas, edit, and revise their personal narratives. …

Technology Integration In Elementary English Language Arts, Emma Hanzelin

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Technology integrations in the elementary classroom are becoming more common in today’s advancing society. As communication through technology evolves, it is important for teachers to adapt and provide a curriculum that promotes communication skills students will need to succeed in the future. Recent research reminds teachers that the key to successful technology integration is to “pay close attention to students’ responses to the use of [information and communication technology] in teaching by balancing these with traditional teaching” (Parvin & Salam, 2015, p. 57). This self-study research focuses on the implementation of Google Docs during the writing process. It takes place …

Conquering Constella: A Journey Of Phage Discovery, Megan Frederick, Lilia Garcia, Rosemary Josenkoski

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, are among the most abundant biological entities on Earth, with an estimated 10³¹ bacteriophages in existence today. Although numerous, bacteriophages have traditionally been difficult to isolate, study, and categorize. As members of the SEA-PHAGES program, we attempted to find unique phages, extract their DNA, and characterize their genomes. Bacteriophages can be isolated from soil environments, so we began by collecting soil samples from multiple diverse locations in an attempt to find a greater variety of phages. Once a phage was found, we then worked on understanding how unique this particular phage was by comparing it …

Committee Thanks And Introduction, Undergraduate Research Advisory Committee

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

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Complete 2018 Program, Illinois Wesleyan University

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

Program and schedule of events for the 29th Annual John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference.

List Of Student Participants, Illinois Wesleyan University

John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference

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Students Advocate For Academic Sentenced To Death, Vi Kakares

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Bouras '18 Named Technos Award Winner, Vi Kakares

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Stem Gala Scholarship Awarded To Meme App Entrepreneur, Rachel Mccarthy

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2018 Aabd Charters, Alumni Association, Illinois Wesleyan University

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April 13, 2018, Alumni Association Board Of Directors, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Honors Convocation (2018 Program And Video), Illinois Wesleyan University

The Kemp Foundation's Teaching Excellence Award Ceremony Programs

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Ferradáns Named 2019 Kemp Award Winner, John Twork

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In Pursuit Of Excellence: From Patient Centered To Student Centered (Text And Video), Vickie Noltkamper Folse

Honorees for Teaching Excellence

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Jean Kerr And Carson Grey Sound Ideas Interview April 10, 2018, Laura Kennedy

Interviews for WGLT

WGLT Radio's Laura Kennedy speaking with Jean Kerr and Carson Grey about the IWU School of Theatre Arts production of the musical Xanadu. Kerr, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, directed the production with IWU sophomore Grey serving as assistant director.

University Celebrates Employee Anniversaries, Retirements, John Twork

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Titans "Think Bigger" During All In For Wesleyan, John Twork

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Kooken And Brown-Ajayi Earn Inaugural Inclusive Excellence Awards, John Twork

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Lsmce Partnership Aims To Advance Minority Students In Stem, Rachel Mccarthy

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2018 Cfw Summit Program, Illinois Wesleyan University

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Hazing And Greek Life With Alana Hill From Iwu And Eric Snowden From Isu, Mike Mccurdy

Interviews for WGLT

Mike McCurdy, WGLT Radio, discusses hazing on university campuses with IWU Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Alanna Hill and ISU Greek Life Director Alex Snowden.

Volume 27, Issue 1, Spring 2018, Office Of Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2018-present

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ON OUR COVER: Richard ’69 and Sharon Jenkins ’69 walk the red carpet at the 90th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 4, 2018. Richard Jenkins was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Shape of Water, which won Best Picture.
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Iwu Holds Annual Undergraduate Research Conference April, Rachel Mccarthy

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Student Wins Mini-Grant To Support Bloom Community School, Vi Kakares

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Inaugural Unity Gala Brings Campus Community Together, Rachel Mccarthy

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Business Spanish Class Partners With Sbdc To Promote Latino Entrepreneurship, John Twork

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Illinois Wesleyan Announces 2018 Eckley Scholars, University Communications

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