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The Importance Of Collaboration Within Project-Based Learning In A Kindergarten Teacher Classroom, Moriah Weber Apr 2019

The Importance Of Collaboration Within Project-Based Learning In A Kindergarten Teacher Classroom, Moriah Weber

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this research to is examine the impacts teaching collaboration tools within Project-based learning, in a Kindergarten classroom.  Data collection was taken by video recording two PBL projects, observing and reflecting on field notes, and recording students reflection how they collaborated during each project. This data collection compared two different half day Kindergarten classes with similar demographics. The AM class was taught collaboration by using different collaboration tools while the PM class was not.  Both classes did the same PBL projects with small groups and the data was collected on collaboration in comparison between the two groups. The …


The Effects Of 'Number Talks' On Number Sense In A Second Grade Math Class, Mallory Mellott Apr 2019

The Effects Of 'Number Talks' On Number Sense In A Second Grade Math Class, Mallory Mellott

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using ‘Number Talks’ intervention on students’ ability to use number sense to problem-solve and persevere in solving problems within a second-grade math class. The 22 participants were volunteers in my second-grade class. A quasi-experimental design method was used to compare results between a control group and intervention group using a pre-post test design. The intervention group received 15 minutes of ‘Number Talks’ a day for a total of 12 days while the control group participated in traditional daily math activities. Perseverance was measured using a tally chart to record …


Designing A Curriculum To Engage Heritage Speakers In A Spanish Classroom., Fabiola Milla Kimble Apr 2019

Designing A Curriculum To Engage Heritage Speakers In A Spanish Classroom., Fabiola Milla Kimble

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The number of Heritage language learners (HLL's) is growing steadily in the United States. These students are not challenged by the foreign language curriculum. These students provide unique challenges that a Spanish foreign language (FL) classroom is not prepared for. The aim of this research is to provide tools to teachers who will have to teach HLL's to help develop a curriculum specifically designed to meet these unique needs.


Allied Health Education: Teaching Assistant At Otterbein University And High School Outreach Programs, Andrea Pohlman Apr 2019

Allied Health Education: Teaching Assistant At Otterbein University And High School Outreach Programs, Andrea Pohlman

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Community Programming At Worthington Parks And Recreations, Sophia Cooper Apr 2019

Community Programming At Worthington Parks And Recreations, Sophia Cooper

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Behavior Coaching; A Curriculum Design To Help Coach Today’S Teachers On How To Deal With Student Behavior In The Classroom, Maggie Swanson Apr 2019

Behavior Coaching; A Curriculum Design To Help Coach Today’S Teachers On How To Deal With Student Behavior In The Classroom, Maggie Swanson

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this curriculum design project was to create a curriculum modeled after practices of literacy coaching, to help coach teachers on effective and inclusive methods and practices to offset disruptive, student behavior in their classroom. Using research from literacy coaching a curriculum was created into a handbook for behavior coaches to follow when coaching teachers in their building. The idea is to provide support and guidance to teachers that allow them to have a plan to address their specific student’s behavior within their own classroom. A test trial was implemented to test the coaching handbooks effectiveness and gain …


Blended Learning: Internal Factors Affecting Implementation, Zachary Hamilton Apr 2019

Blended Learning: Internal Factors Affecting Implementation, Zachary Hamilton

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

Blended learning is defined as an education program in which a student learns, at least in part, through online delivery of content and instruction and, at least in part, at a supervised brick-andmortar location away from home (Staker & Hom, 2012). It is regarded as an effective learning model in terms of student outcomes; however, there are barriers to the implementation of blended learning. These barriers can be categorized as external or internal. The aim of this study was to determine and understand the barriers or factors that affect the implementation of blended learning. To accomplish this, it was important …


Professional Experience At Ohio Council For Home Care & Hospice, Emma T. Hill Apr 2019

Professional Experience At Ohio Council For Home Care & Hospice, Emma T. Hill

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Gamification With Leveling Up: Effects On Learning Science And Motivation Toward Learning Science., Tina Bardwell Apr 2019

Gamification With Leveling Up: Effects On Learning Science And Motivation Toward Learning Science., Tina Bardwell

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

This study was a quantitative, quasi-experimental study, comparing 4 classes, studying an 8th grade science unit in a gamified classroom within a suburban middle school. A “Leveling Up” intervention was used in a gamified classroom with the experimental group and compared to a control group in a gamified classroom not using the leveling up intervention. The three driving questions of this study are: Q1)Does Gamification with Leveling Up Promote Learning in an 8th Grade Science Unit more than Gamification Alone? Q2) Does Gamification with Leveling Up Promote Motivation to Learn Science in an 8th Grade Science Unit more than Gamification …


Ohiohealth Home Care: Functions Of A Leader, Nicole Aral Apr 2019

Ohiohealth Home Care: Functions Of A Leader, Nicole Aral

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


University Update - April 2019, Academic Affairs Apr 2019

University Update - April 2019, Academic Affairs

University Updates & Communications from the University President

No abstract provided.


2019 Otterbein University Academic Honors Convocation 2019, Otterbein University Apr 2019

2019 Otterbein University Academic Honors Convocation 2019, Otterbein University

Honors Convocation

No abstract provided.


April 2019 Board Of Trustees Meeting Report, Board Of Trustees Apr 2019

April 2019 Board Of Trustees Meeting Report, Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.


Faculty Achievements, April 2019, Otterbein University Apr 2019

Faculty Achievements, April 2019, Otterbein University

Faculty Achievement Reports

No abstract provided.


Otterbein Towers Spring 2019, Otterbein Towers Apr 2019

Otterbein Towers Spring 2019, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

The Inauguration of the 21st President, Only Otterbein: Inclusive, Innovative and Intentional, A Campus Center for the Future


University Update - March 2019, Academic Affairs Mar 2019

University Update - March 2019, Academic Affairs

University Updates & Communications from the University President

No abstract provided.


2019 Graduate Student Conference Program, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs Mar 2019

2019 Graduate Student Conference Program, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

No abstract provided.


2018 Courtright Memorial Library Annual Report, Courtright Memorial Library Mar 2019

2018 Courtright Memorial Library Annual Report, Courtright Memorial Library

Library Publications

Annual report regarding Courtright Memorial Library's accomplishments.


2019 Lecture Series Program, Winona Laduke Feb 2019

2019 Lecture Series Program, Winona Laduke

Vernon L. Pack Distinguished Lecture Series

Winona LaDuke is a Native American activist, environmentalist, and former Green Party vice presidential candidate. She works nationally and internationally on the issues of climate change, renewable energy, and environmental justice alongside indigenous communities. She made news with her activism against an oil pipeline at Standing Rock and through Honor the Earth, an organization she co-founded with the Indigo Girls.


University Update - February 2019, Academic Affairs Feb 2019

University Update - February 2019, Academic Affairs

University Updates & Communications from the University President

No abstract provided.


February 2019 Board Of Trustees Meeting Report, Board Of Trustees Feb 2019

February 2019 Board Of Trustees Meeting Report, Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.


Faculty Achievements, February 2019, Otterbein University Feb 2019

Faculty Achievements, February 2019, Otterbein University

Faculty Achievement Reports

No abstract provided.


Graduate School News Highlights, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs Jan 2019

Graduate School News Highlights, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates and highlights from the Graduate School at Otterbein University.


News From The Graduate School - Nursing, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs Jan 2019

News From The Graduate School - Nursing, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Nursing Graduate Program.


News From The Graduate School - Masters Of Business Administration, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs Jan 2019

News From The Graduate School - Masters Of Business Administration, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the MBA Graduate Program.


News From The Graduate School - Educational Mathematics, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs Jan 2019

News From The Graduate School - Educational Mathematics, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Educational Mathematics Graduate Program.


News From The Graduate School - Education, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs Jan 2019

News From The Graduate School - Education, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Education Graduate Program.


News From The Graduate School - Allied Health, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs Jan 2019

News From The Graduate School - Allied Health, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the Allied Health Graduate Program.


University Update - January 2019, Academic Affairs Jan 2019

University Update - January 2019, Academic Affairs

University Updates & Communications from the University President

No abstract provided.


2019 Courtright Memorial Library Annual Report, Courtright Memorial Library Jan 2019

2019 Courtright Memorial Library Annual Report, Courtright Memorial Library

Library Publications

Annual report regarding Courtright Memorial Library's accomplishments.