Browsing UWRF Graduate Research Papers (formerly "Plan B") by Title
Now showing items 153-172 of 201
-
Science students' success and completion by course delivery format: lab vs. non-lab based formats
(2013-12-09)This study explored the success and completion rates of lab/lecture science courses compared to other formats at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) over the past five years. At CVTC, science courses are offered in ... -
Secondary animal science curriculum revision
(2015-02-13)The Montello School District animal science curriculum needed to be revised in order to meet new educational initiatives set forth by the district and the State of Wisconsin. One major change include aligning course ... -
Self-assessment: essential or excessive? : a study on the impact of student self-assessment in the math classroom
(2012-07-27)The value of the regular practice of student self-assessment is both championed and disregarded among K-12 educators. While some claim its merit and results override the fact that content instruction time is lost due to ... -
Self-paced individualized learning
(2015-05-08)As teachers, we strive to help every student be successful and develop a love for learning. We want, and expect, that every child can and will be successful. However, we are still falling short of our goal. Too much time ... -
Service training in the agriculture equipment industry
(2012-09-20)The demand for service training continues to increase in the agriculture equipment industry as technology is adopted and advancements continue to be made on equipment. Service technicians need to be prepared when servicing ... -
Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease
(2016-01-15)Heart disease (HD) is killing almost 600,000 people annually. This life threatening phenomenon is more common in men than in women and is the leading cause of death for both genders (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, ... -
Standard based grading: a new look at grading
(2014-01-10)Standard based grading is a form of grading summative assessments (standards) on a grading scale of 0-4; a zero being little or no response, receiving a one is partial understanding, a two is having major errors with more ... -
A Study of Integrating Vocabulary Instruction of Linear Equations in a Middle School
(2015-12-14)Over the last decade, a recent shift in education requires students to do more in K-12 than numerical calculations; instead, students must utilize higher levels of thinking to analyze, process, and use problem-solving ... -
Supporting dual language learners, exploring large group and shared reading experiences
(2015-05-01)According to the Center for Public Education, the face of our nation is changing, and nowhere is the change more evident than in school classrooms. Compared with the last century, we are increasingly aging and white on the ... -
Talk Farmer: Resources for educating youth about the dairy industry
(2013-08-16)Talk Farmer is a collection of print and multimedia resources to be used to educate youth ages five to fifteen about the dairy industry. The tools developed are available online at www.site.google.com/talkfarmerwi and ... -
Task-based language teaching in the business English classroom
(2013-04-10)Students all over the world attend classes in Business English to further their careers. Business English instruction can prepare students for jobs in international business or improve their current English level. ... -
Teaching Academic Conversation to Improve Proficiency
(2018-01-30)The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) require that all students, including English Language Learners (ELLs) be able to use academic language across all content areas. In order for this to occur, we need to provide ELLs ... -
Teaching comprehension strategies through the use of puppets and sensory experiences
(2014-05-02)Comprehending while reading is an important skill for making meaning. Learning how to comprehend and think about books, while decoding words, is a very demanding task. Many children in the primary grades are so focused on ... -
Teaching genre-based writing to Korean high school students at a basic level
(2012-05-04)I will discuss in detail how the genre approach can help Korean students develop their writing proficiency. To do this, I will start with comparing three prominent pedagogies in writing instruction: the genre approach, the ... -
Teaching grammar using focus on form approach in communicative language teaching for Korean middle school students
(2013-05-03)In Korea, exceptional English communication skills are considered essential when conducting business internationally. This awareness led the Korean government to include English as one of the prerequisite subjects in public ... -
Teaching process writing for intermediate/advanced learners in South Korea
(2011-05-03)In this paper, the author shows how process writing in English writing classrooms has become an essential way to improve students' writing abilities and the author discusses how to implement process writing in EFL writing ... -
Teaching Pronunciation via Computer Technology: Principles and Best Practices
(2018-01-04)This paper sheds light on the case of integrating computer technology to teach pronunciation to EFL learners, precisely, Arab learners. It explores different computer programs that have been discussed in the literature and ... -
Teaching sight words: a study of two methods for sight word retention in kindergartners
(2013-11-27)A rapid recall of a large sight word bank is essential to fluent reading and comprehension. Despite well crafted teacher instruction, many students still struggle to memorize these words and recall them quickly. In these ... -
Teaching speech acts to EFL college-level Omani learners: requests and refusals
(2014-12-12)In the Sultanate of Oman, English is highly required by the educational institutions and the job market. However, research has revealed that university graduates suffer from lack of communication skills that deter them ... -
Teaching summary writing through direct instruction to improve test comprehension for students in ESL/EFL classroom
(2012-03-30)In this paper, I will show how teaching summary writing through direct instruction helps students develop text comprehension in ESL/EFL settings. In the first part, I will overview reading-writing connections, introduce ...