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Benefits Of Dual Immersion Programs On Elementary School Students, Belle Sanchez
Benefits Of Dual Immersion Programs On Elementary School Students, Belle Sanchez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
This senior capstone research project aims to share the benefits of dual immersion programs in elementary school years. Understanding what a dual immersion program is and knowing the different models within the program allow parents to select which program is best suited for their students. A key point in clarification is that a dual immersion program does not aim to replace an English, or standard, education program, but adds a target language to enhance the students learning. This study looks at the overall benefits that students can gain in elementary school, from kindergarten through fifth grade, sometimes through eighth grade. …
Increasing Coping Tool Strategies Among Elementary Age Students, Jermaine Carter
Increasing Coping Tool Strategies Among Elementary Age Students, Jermaine Carter
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The purpose of this Capstone is to improve coping skills training among elementary age students who have a diagnosis impeding their academic goals, specific to maladaptive behaviors. This Capstone seeks to improve students coping skills training in a school environment to be successful in their academics. These students will gain the support needed to transition to a general education setting and be able to implement the coping skills training independently in a social appropriate manner.
Increasing Bully Awareness Among 2nd And 3rd Graders, Anacristina Juarez
Increasing Bully Awareness Among 2nd And 3rd Graders, Anacristina Juarez
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Many elementary school age kids may be unaware of how to address bullying. I have created a two-day lesson, which covers addressing bullying and tactics for preventing bullying with second and third graders
Achieving Positive Mental Health And Academic Achievement For Students With Behavioral And Emotional Issues In Elementary School, Reynalda Fuentes
Achieving Positive Mental Health And Academic Achievement For Students With Behavioral And Emotional Issues In Elementary School, Reynalda Fuentes
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Elementary students, their peers, and teachers today are being affected by emotional and behavioral issues that some students struggle with at school. In order to understand why it is affecting their academic achievement and mental health, this report answers the following research questions to investigate how these problems affect schools, classrooms, and teachers, as well as what appears to be contributing factors to this problem, and what are some of the solutions. In review of the literature on preventions and interventions placed at elementary schools the research shows that frameworks such as The Multi-tiered System of Supports, and the incorporation …
Implementing Mindfulness To Promote Mental Health In Elementary School Students, Kathleen Dunlap-Demarco
Implementing Mindfulness To Promote Mental Health In Elementary School Students, Kathleen Dunlap-Demarco
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The practice of mindfulness has been around for thousands of years, however; the practice has just become more common in the Western world, and especially in the classroom. The purpose of this paper is to discover how implementing mindfulness promotes mental health in elementary school students. In order to find out just how mindfulness promotes mental health in the elementary classroom, the research that was done involved an extensive literature review on the topic of mindfulness, surveys and interviews with local teachers in the Tri-County area, and also reached out to teachers to be interviewed more in depth. The results …
Implementing Social Activism Into An Elementary Classroom, Chelsea Riotutar
Implementing Social Activism Into An Elementary Classroom, Chelsea Riotutar
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Social Activism is a key aspect to educating and being educated. For this Capstone, the researcher discusses on the outcomes to implementing a social activism curriculum into an elementary classroom. The participants for the Capstone Project included fifth-grade students in a public elementary school located in a small agricultural city. Through a literature review and detailed lesson plan, the researcher has further discussed and described implementations through multiple subjects which serve and acknowledge all students in the classroom. As a result, the researcher has found a need for a social activism curriculum in this problem-solving elementary school. With an arrangement …
Effects Of University Pen Pals On The Literacy Development Of Elementary School Students, Tami Chanthorn
Effects Of University Pen Pals On The Literacy Development Of Elementary School Students, Tami Chanthorn
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
A study done in a local school to research college student pen pals with first graders and found that students want to learn more about their pen pals, to write, and to strive to produce coherent communication with their university pen pals. Given this study, this senior capstone examines the effects of university pen pals on literacy development of elementary school students through use of literature review and a university pen pals project conducted with a class of elementary school students in the Monterey Bay area. The findings reveal that elementary school students are motivated to learn about higher education, …
Benefits Of Implementing Journaling Activities In Physical Education At The Elementary School Level, Ivy Ottmar
Benefits Of Implementing Journaling Activities In Physical Education At The Elementary School Level, Ivy Ottmar
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
Physical Education (P.E.) is at a risk of becoming obsolete at the elementary school level. This is an important problem that needs to be addressed because children need a daily physical outlet. But, it goes beyond just getting outside and moving. If journaling is integrated into the physical education curriculum, students can use this tool to reinforce what they are learning when they are exercising as well as communicate their feelings about physical education. After conducting literature reviews, interviewing elementary school staff, and implementing a journaling activity, the researcher found that journaling about P.E. was positive and beneficial for the …
Benefits Of Counseling Services For Elementary School Students, Sarah D. Fuentes
Benefits Of Counseling Services For Elementary School Students, Sarah D. Fuentes
Capstone Projects and Master's Theses
The aim of this capstone study was to identify how elementary school counseling services benefits students, academically and emotionally. The interest in this study was a yearning to gain deeper insight into elementary school counseling and how their services impacts students. Through research and field study it has proven that elementary school counseling has been beneficial for young students. Understanding the role of the elementary school counselor is vital to comprehend the services school counselors provide. The collaboration counselors have with teachers, administration, parents and most importantly, the students, reflect how beneficial the counseling sessions are and the conflicts that …