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“We can use flowerhands to calm down.” A mindful journey in a 4-year-old kindergarten classroom
Jensen, Kara A.
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent that mindfulness practices encourage a more focused and positive learning environment in an early childhood classroom. The research was completed in an early childhood classroom…
The purpose of this study was to determine the extent that mindfulness practices encourage a more focused and positive learning environment in an early childhood classroom. The research was completed in an early childhood classroom…
A collaborative inquiry team's impact on culturally responsive teaching
Weidner, Sarah
This participatory action research study examines how educator’s awareness and attitudes are impacted in culturally responsive teaching (CRT) through participation in collaborative inquiry teams (CIT). As America continues to…
This participatory action research study examines how educator’s awareness and attitudes are impacted in culturally responsive teaching (CRT) through participation in collaborative inquiry teams (CIT). As America continues to…
A path to a revised vision for African American college students on predominantly white campuses
Adedapo, Adekola
Unlearning Racism is a noble and necessary endeavor. The more we, as a nation, can disrupt or dismantle the attitudes and policies that support white supremacy as the standard for patriotism in this country, the better we will be…
Unlearning Racism is a noble and necessary endeavor. The more we, as a nation, can disrupt or dismantle the attitudes and policies that support white supremacy as the standard for patriotism in this country, the better we will be…
A work-life balance: Is it possible?
Tischer, Melissa
As the world continues to evolve and change so do the needs of the workforce. It wasn’t that long ago that a standard workday looked very similar across most businesses. The workforce being more dual income earning households has…
As the world continues to evolve and change so do the needs of the workforce. It wasn’t that long ago that a standard workday looked very similar across most businesses. The workforce being more dual income earning households has…
Academic growth with motivation and philosophy in special education students : An examination on how molding mindsets may influence academic growth and achievement
Ferrante, Michaela
This Capstone inquiry explores the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in addition to how the application of personal philosophies has the potential to increase academic growth and achievement in students…
This Capstone inquiry explores the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in addition to how the application of personal philosophies has the potential to increase academic growth and achievement in students…
Accessibility for neurodiverse teachers
Gherardini, Cassandra L.
Despite representing a large portion of the population and the student body, neurodiverse teachers only account for approximately 0.5% of the education workforce. This inquiry-based capstone project aims to identify why…
Despite representing a large portion of the population and the student body, neurodiverse teachers only account for approximately 0.5% of the education workforce. This inquiry-based capstone project aims to identify why…
Accurately assessing students through culturally relevant assessments
Czarnik Deeter, Elena
The demographics of students in United States schools are shifting. Pew Research Center found the following:
“During the 1987-88 school year, 71% of American elementary and secondary school students were White, 14% were…
The demographics of students in United States schools are shifting. Pew Research Center found the following:
“During the 1987-88 school year, 71% of American elementary and secondary school students were White, 14% were…
Achieving college and career readiness by implementing the ACT CCR standards effectively
El Manssouri, Abe
The ACT test is a standardized examination that is used by many colleges and universities to assess students’ readiness for college and career. Among many other criteria, the ACT exam is the most common and used predictor in the…
The ACT test is a standardized examination that is used by many colleges and universities to assess students’ readiness for college and career. Among many other criteria, the ACT exam is the most common and used predictor in the…
Activating disconnected youth : using social justice education to heal historical trauma and empower African American youth
Obluck, Patricia
The achievement gap between races continues to grow in the United States and more recently, attention has been called on the disproportionate discipline of minoritized youth. Research has shown that writing can be a healing…
The achievement gap between races continues to grow in the United States and more recently, attention has been called on the disproportionate discipline of minoritized youth. Research has shown that writing can be a healing…
Adult communication and student behavior
Kais, Tiffany L.
An evaluation of the graduation audit process at a small, liberal arts college
Szarzynski, Lori A.
This study explores the effectiveness of the graduation audit process at a small, liberal arts college. Specifically, the goal was to find out if the processes were as effective as they could be from the perspectives of the…
This study explores the effectiveness of the graduation audit process at a small, liberal arts college. Specifically, the goal was to find out if the processes were as effective as they could be from the perspectives of the…
Analysis of the effect of preparation programs on student assessment performance and anxiety
Lee, Bryan
My research question is generally about the effect of test preparation programs on test anxiety and performance, contributing to the significant amount of scholarship and media reporting on testing in the United States. In the context…
My research question is generally about the effect of test preparation programs on test anxiety and performance, contributing to the significant amount of scholarship and media reporting on testing in the United States. In the context…
Approaches to alternative education to increase the success of at risk youth: Shifting perspective through accountability and self-efficacy
Wagner, Meghan
Throughout my first few years of teaching I noticed a lack of self-sufficiency and personal accountability in my high school students. Prior to high school many students are simply passed on regardless of academic success and often…
Throughout my first few years of teaching I noticed a lack of self-sufficiency and personal accountability in my high school students. Prior to high school many students are simply passed on regardless of academic success and often…
Are daily mindfulness teaching strategies improving academic achievement for students in early childhood education in urban schools
Smith, Kimberly
In my seven years of teaching in an Urban setting I have seen many teachers struggle with classroom management while trying to teach a rigorous curriculum. This has caused many of my colleagues to leave teaching or leave urban…
In my seven years of teaching in an Urban setting I have seen many teachers struggle with classroom management while trying to teach a rigorous curriculum. This has caused many of my colleagues to leave teaching or leave urban…
Assessing four themes of effective academic use of personal technology
Swanson, Catherine
Low availability of technology makes it difficult to incorporate into classroom activities. Students’ personal electronic devices (PEDs) are one possible solution. Out of fear of misuse, some teachers are wary of allowing them.…
Low availability of technology makes it difficult to incorporate into classroom activities. Students’ personal electronic devices (PEDs) are one possible solution. Out of fear of misuse, some teachers are wary of allowing them.…
Black male students in the U.S.
Franklin, Jolynn
The most important issue in our education system today, has been the same one for a few decades now. That is the perpetual underachievement of Black males in United States schools. This paper explores how scholars have written…
The most important issue in our education system today, has been the same one for a few decades now. That is the perpetual underachievement of Black males in United States schools. This paper explores how scholars have written…
Black student perspectives on their bicultural efficacy while attending a Catholic women's college
Salentine, Julie
A high level of bicultural efficacy would help ensure that many of Alverno’s first-generation Black undergraduates from low socioeconomic status (SES) have a positive, healthy experience while enrolled at Alverno College, a…
A high level of bicultural efficacy would help ensure that many of Alverno’s first-generation Black undergraduates from low socioeconomic status (SES) have a positive, healthy experience while enrolled at Alverno College, a…
Blogging to higher-order thinking skills in conclusion writing
Pence, Lucas J.
Today's 21st Century students have many routes to fulfill the standards of education. Previous studies have shown that blogging and portfolios can be used as a strategy to motivate students in their learning but; "What effect does…
Today's 21st Century students have many routes to fulfill the standards of education. Previous studies have shown that blogging and portfolios can be used as a strategy to motivate students in their learning but; "What effect does…
Bridging the behavioral gap
Holubowicz, Hope
The push for inclusion of students with social emotional disabilities that include EBD, (Emotional Behavioral Disorder) has been on the uprise across state education systems since the 1970’s. When working with students with…
The push for inclusion of students with social emotional disabilities that include EBD, (Emotional Behavioral Disorder) has been on the uprise across state education systems since the 1970’s. When working with students with…
Bringing youth ministry back to life
Krause, Kari
In a Catholic Church setting, it is often difficult to reach every age group with programs and services. However, with more than 500 teens between the ages of 14 and 18 at St. Matthias Parish, the needs of the youth cannot be ignored.…
In a Catholic Church setting, it is often difficult to reach every age group with programs and services. However, with more than 500 teens between the ages of 14 and 18 at St. Matthias Parish, the needs of the youth cannot be ignored.…
Building positive relationships with students
Brandon, Santana
Why it is important to build positive relationships with students? How do we build positive relationships with students? What happens when positive relationships are not built with students? What happens when positive…
Why it is important to build positive relationships with students? How do we build positive relationships with students? What happens when positive relationships are not built with students? What happens when positive…
Can Co-Teaching in a Middle School Mathematics Class Improve Student Achievement?
Lee, Michael A.
In a class of 23 to 27 students the opportunity of slowing the pace of instruction to meet the needs of a few students is not beneficial to whole group instruction nor does it meet the objectives of the lesson plan. Previous…
In a class of 23 to 27 students the opportunity of slowing the pace of instruction to meet the needs of a few students is not beneficial to whole group instruction nor does it meet the objectives of the lesson plan. Previous…
Can restorative justice be an effective behavioral intervention in an alternative high school?
Daugherty, Jeanine
Frequently, students are assigned to alternative school settings because their behavior in other classrooms has prevented not only them from learning, but their peers as well. As a result, the classes in many alternative schools…
Frequently, students are assigned to alternative school settings because their behavior in other classrooms has prevented not only them from learning, but their peers as well. As a result, the classes in many alternative schools…
Caregivers' perceptions of delivery of patient care in a hospital setting
Clark, Jeanne K.
Health care organizations around the world are recognizing the necessity to not only promote positive health care outcomes, but to also focus efforts around patient satisfaction in order to exist in a competitive market. There is…
Health care organizations around the world are recognizing the necessity to not only promote positive health care outcomes, but to also focus efforts around patient satisfaction in order to exist in a competitive market. There is…
Characteristics that promote effective leadership in U.S. Catholic women's religious communities
Chu, Yen
This study examined the two styles, servant and transformational leadership, with a primary focus on characteristics for effective leadership in women’s religious congregations in the United States. In addition, the study explored how…
This study examined the two styles, servant and transformational leadership, with a primary focus on characteristics for effective leadership in women’s religious congregations in the United States. In addition, the study explored how…