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The Sophomore Slope: Understanding The Impact Of The Pre-College Institute On Academic Self-Efficacy In Sophomore Students, Patricia Zio

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to understand what impact the six-week summer Pre-College Institute (PCI) had on the development of academic self-efficacy in the lives of sophomore students enrolled at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ during the 2013-2014 academic year who had participated in the PCI summer program prior to beginning their freshman year. This research asked students questions regarding their personal and academic growth, challenges, and successes. They were also asked to consider to what extent their participation in the summer PCI program impacted them as college students. In order to understand the qualitative data, results from the …

Teaching In A Standardized World: An Autoethnography Of My Student And Teacher Life, Caitlin Anne Hunter

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

This paper is an autoethnography, which is a study of me and of my teaching. Through reflecting on my life as a student and a teacher, I have found that the difference between standardization and differentiation has stuck out and influenced both my learning and my teaching. I have chosen to focus on these two areas of education in looking at assessment and instruction. This paper weaves together a review of literature of differentiation, standardization and the history of standardized testing with anecdotes from my life. Throughout this process I will look at the question, “How does one differentiate in …

Reading Success Stories: Case Studies Of Somali Elementary Students, Julie Marie Weiss

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

A major challenge that elementary ESL teachers face is that of helping students achieve reading competency. There are many factors that play a part in learning to read in a first language. English Learners have additional challenges as they learn to read in a second language. These factors and challenges are investigated and reviewed within this study. The author was curious about a few Somali students in her school who achieve high levels of reading proficiency. The research question for this study was, what factors lead to reading success for Somali elementary students and how do we support these students? …

Rwandan Commemoration Of 1994 Genocide: Annual Michiana Area Event Held At Andrews This Year, Marcus Larivaux

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"The Midwest Rwandan Community held the 21st Commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda on the Andrews University campus, on Saturday, April 11, from 3–6 p.m. in Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall. Held in the "Never Again" spirit of the United Nations policies, this annual Michiana area event was well attended by more than 200 individuals. The keynote speaker was Joe Richie, a Chicago area businessman who also serves as co-chairman of the Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) for Rwanda, to help facilitate private sector investment in the country."

Culturally Responsive Curriculum: Third Grade Dual Language Immersion Fraction Unit, Katherine Elizabeth Jacques

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

While there is a growing body of research about best practice teaching in the dual language immersion setting as well as how to structure culturally responsive instruction, there is far less research that connects the dual language immersion model with culturally responsive mathematics instruction. This capstone primarily seeks to demonstrate how cooperative learning strategies, culturally responsive instructional techniques and the response to intervention and curriculum-based measurement model can be used to develop a math fractions unit for third-grade bilingual students in the dual language immersion setting. This study describes the components of dual language immersion, establishes the existence of racial …

Volume 112, Number 24 - Tuesday, May 5, 2015, Saint Mary's College Of California

The Collegian

No abstract provided.

Isabelli Awarded Grant To Teach Course In Madrid, Danielle Kamp, ’15

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

New Edition Of Top Nursing Book Released, University Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Then And Now: An Analysis Of Broad-Based Merit Aid Initial Eligibility Policies After Twenty Years, William K. Ingle, Jason R. Ratliff

Kentucky Journal of Higher Education Policy and Practice

Using Hall’s framework of policy changes, we sought to document and classify changes in initial eligibility and award provisions of broad-based merit aid scholarship programs at inception and present day. Our analysis revealed five first-order changes, two second-order changes, and only one third order change. Although the policy settings, instruments, and goals remained static in five states, the scholarship dollars in four of them have not kept up with increases in overall cost of attendance.

05-04-2015 Swosu Students Win Biological Sciences Awards, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2015

Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biological Sciences recently held its annual honors banquet on the Weatherford campus. Scholarships and awards were presented to outstanding biology students at the end-of-year ceremony.

05-04-2015 Swosu Students Receive Awards From College Of Pharmacy, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2015

Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s College of Pharmacy recently held its annual honors and awards convocation on the Weatherford campus. Awards were presented to outstanding students in the college.

Dean Announcement, College Of Engineering And Computer Science, Kent Syverud

Chancellor's Collection

No abstract provided.

Technology, Pedagogical, And Content Knowledge (Tpack) For Web 2.0 Tools, Amber N. Hall

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the College of Education at Morehead State University ay Amber N. Hall on May 4, 2015.

The Development And Implementation Of A Student Rewards System, Jon E. Warren

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The purpose of this project was to learn of the inner workings of an intercollegiate athletics department and the process for creating a successful marketing plan. Gaining these experiences as a young sport management professional is crucial to job placement and advancement in the sport industry. From the initial idea generation through the first season of operation, I served as creator and the primary administrator of the WKU Red Wave: The Official Student Group of WKU Athletics. The duties for this project included marketing plan development and implementation through the facets of social media marketing, personal selling, and other intercollegiate …

Mitch Daniels And The Tuition Freeze At Purdue University, Michael Hemesath

Administration Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua3/9/7 Budget Summary, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Administration Documents

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding budget.

Sjsu Erfa Board Minutes, May 4, 2015, San Jose State University, Emeritus And Retired Faculty Association

SJSU ERFA Minutes

SJSU ERFA Executive Board Minutes

May 4, 2015

2015 May 4 - Faculty Senate Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Problem Posing In A Fourth Grade Classroom: Analyzing The Impact Of Weekly Practice, Gemma Cohen

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

As mathematics education moves away from rote memorization and procedural methods, conceptual approaches such as problem posing are gaining support. Problem posing refers to the generation of new mathematical problems and the reformulation of given ones (Chapman, 2012). It requires higher order thinking skills and has become a recognized means of developing mathematical thinking and creativity in students of all ages (Koichu & Kontorovich, 2013). This mixed methods, action research study explores the impact of a weekly problem-posing instructional intervention on the mathematical problem posing and problem solving abilities of fourth grade students. The problems students posed in response to …

Auxiliary News Online, Georgia Southern University

Auxiliary Services News Online

• Midnight Breakfast Kicks Off Finals Week

2015-May-04-Maj. Gen. Terry Haston To Speak At Etsu Rotc Commissioning, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Experiential Learning: An Exploration, John Santo Verdico

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

There is a problem with education in the United States. Students coast through school focused on grades, and leave school prepared for homework and controlled situations; they are not ready for the rigor and unpredictability of every day life in the real world. Studies on experiential learning show that the best way to gain professional skills and understanding is not necessarily in the classroom with a teacher, but outside the classroom with peers. Butler University's Music Industry Association (BMIA), provides such an opportunity. Producing the annual BMIA Sampler album increases students' understanding of concepts learned in the classroom and encourages …

Drivers Can Thank Dean Sicking For Safety Improvements That Save Lives, Staff

Browse All News

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Exploring Similarities Between Instruction In Grade 7 Ela And Mathematics Classrooms, And The Possible Benefits Of Interdisciplinary Instructional Comprehension Strategies, Danielle Caron

Honors Program Theses and Projects

This study took place in an English language arts (ELA) and mathematics classrooms at a suburban junior high school in southeastern Massachusetts. Surveys indicated that mathematical problems elicit nervousness more often than reading assignments do, and mathematical vocabulary is harder for students to understand than vocabulary of other subject. This research focused on integrating reading comprehension-strategies of vocabulary integration, graphic organizers, and visual aids within a mathematics curriculum to combat student apprehension. The purpose of this study was to provide evidence-based, interdisciplinary mathematics and ELA lesson plans in alignment with Common Core Standards to a seventh grade algebra class. Pre-assessment …

The Effectiveness Of Graphic Organizers On Students' Attitudes Towards, Approaches To, And Accuracy When Solving Word Problems, Kelly Glazebrook

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

This study examined how the use of a graphic organizer impacted students' approach and attitudes towards solving word problems. Word problem graphic organizers have great success in helping students to organize their thoughts and visualize the relationships between formal learned knowledge and the application of that knowledge. Through practice with the organizer, and both verbal and written assessments, the impact of the graphic organizer on students' organization and application of mathematical knowledge was examined.

The Influence Of Personalized Mathematical Word Problems On Second Graders' Performance, Attitudes Toward Word Problems, And Difficulty Ratings, Brianna D'Agata

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

This study seeks to investigate the effects of personalization in mathematical word problems compared to non-personalized, textbook word problems. Students have been found to perform higher on word problems when students' names and interests are included in the context (Hart, 1996). In addition, personalized word problems have been rated easier to solve and preferred over textbook word problems (Ku & Sullivan, 2002). In the present study, differences between personalized and non-personalized word problems were examined in subgroups of mathematical and reading levels. Interest Survey information was used to personalize or replace the context of textbook word problems, while leaving the …

2015-May-04-Etsu Announces Students Chosen For Who's Who, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Huānyíng Nǐ Lái Dào Bgsu: A Guidebook To Bgsu, Jane Powell

Honors Projects

This project is intended to address the needs of Chinese international students in the U.S, specifically those studying at Bowling Green State University. The principle goal is to create a guidebook to student life at BGSU, focusing of academic success, lifestyle adjustment, and connections to domestic students. This guidebook utilizes both academic research, as well as individual student input. Furthermore, much of the guidebook’s content is in both English and Chinese, allowing for greater comprehension of the information.

In addition, this project includes an accompanying essay in order to better analyze the concepts of the academic research. This essay compares …

A Deeper Look, Jessica Spicer

Honors Projects

Individuals with developmental disabilities are not often given the chance to express themselves or tell the story of the lives they have lived. For this research I chose to interview numerous individuals with developmental disabilities. I was able to get their story out and tell the world how these individuals have lived and what they want the world to know about them.

Telescopes And Spyglasses: Using Literary Theories In High School Classrooms, Danielle M. Rains

Honors Projects

This project, “Telescopes and Spyglasses: Using Literary Theories in High School Classrooms,” is a pedagogy book that provides information about literary theories in a way that can be applied directly to a classroom. Each chapter includes background information on the theory, instructions on how to read following the theory’s guidelines, how to teach and introduce the theory to students, and how to begin writing an analysis of a work using the theory as a guiding framework.

This project is important because students are being demanded more and more to be able to analyze texts for deeper understanding of the work, …