College of Education MSE-PD Capstone Projects
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The effects of self-monitoring checklists and extrinsic rewards on missing assignments for students with learning disabilities
(2015)Students with learning disabilities struggle with homework completion and the organizational skill set needed at the middle school level to obtain academic success. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of ... -
The impact of technology-based review games on the performance of millennial students
(2015)Today's student is a member of the Millennial Generation, a social grouping that technology has surrounded since birth. As technology continues to change at a rapid pace, the gap between the generations is becoming ever ... -
The effects of student choice of difficulty of homework on motivation and homework completion
(2015)Research suggests that students often fail to complete homework due to lack of motivation, partly due to the absence of student choice and a mismatch in assignment difficulty and student's ability level. This action research ... -
Metacognition and student attitudes toward self-efficacy, ability beliefs, and learning targets
(2015)Metacognition is a key component of effective learning, yet the explicit instruction of metacognitive routines, strategies, and habits can be difficult to negotiate and incorporate into daily instruction. Donovan, Bransford, ... -
Using teacher's understanding of RTI to improve student growth in reading
(2015)Response to Intervention (RTI) models are becoming quite common in schools nationwide, making it more and more imperative that educators understand the RTI process and the effect it can have on education. The purpose of ... -
The impact of iPads on literacy for students with cognitive disabilities
(2015)Over the last few years there have been rapid advances in technology, especially its use within the classroom. Yet not many studies have examined the effectiveness of these technological tools. This, in addition to the ... -
Using video records and journaling to increase reflection practices
(2015)Every year my high school Human and Child Care Services class looks forward to working with community children and sharing their teaching knowledge, yet each time they fall short in the area of reflection. The purpose of ... -
Building classroom community in a first grade classroom
(2015)In today's ever-changing world, teachers come across a variety of different challenges. With so much pressure being put on test scores, being held accountable for what and how skills are to be taught, and documentation of ... -
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) curriculum alignment : emphasis on formative assessment and metacognitive strategies
(2015)The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) were published in 2010 by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The 2014-2015 school year was ... -
Drama and history : teaching historical thinking through role-play
(2015)This action research project examined the effects of drama-based, role-playing strategies on student academic performance and motivation to learn history. This paper discusses the skills necessary to be an effective ... -
Introducing blended learning environments for mathematics instruction : how does it affect student achievement and attitudes?
(2015)Blended learning is well researched in higher education, but little research exists in the primary and secondary level. This study explored the effects of a blended learning environment on algebra students' achievement and ... -
Effects of a flipped classroom on student learning and attitudes in social studies
(2015)The growing trend of technology integration in the classroom and the emphasis on individualized learning are brought together in this paper on the effects of a flipped classroom on student learning and attitudes in social ... -
Traits ranked by track and field coaches to improve coaching
(2015)This study explored traits of characteristics of track and field coaches to promote a better understanding of how to become an effective track and field coach. Findings from the project have the potential to enhance coaching ... -
Changing students' attitudes towards learning through learning instruction on metacognition and growth-mindset intelligence
(2015)Teaching students how to be successful learners is an important part of a teacher's set of skills to use in the classroom. There are many documented methods on how to do this, but few have recorded the experience of the ... -
Neuroeducation : do educators value neuroscience research?
(2014)Created from the Cognitive Revolution of the 1950s, the field of neurology has discovered research that suggests the way the brain best learns, stores and retrieves information. However, this knowledge is making its way ... -
Exploring the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in recruitment and retention of underrepresented multicultural students at a public midwestern university
(2013)Universities and colleges are using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in new capacities in higher education beyond geography courses. GIS can provide a visual representation of demographic distributions and trends of ... -
The implementation of standards-based grading
(2013)As the demands for a higher accountability in our current education system continue to grow, more attention is being given to Standards-based Grading. Based on an abundance of research correlating the positive effects ... -
Students on the autism spectrum and the transitional skills necessary for college
(2013)This study examined the transitional life skills students with Autism and Asperger's need in order to succeed in college. Students with Autism and Asperger's can do well in college if they possess specific life skills. ... -
Reading motivation : the effect of read alouds on children's motivation to read
(2013)The purpose of this Capstone project was to determine how reading aloud to primary aged students influenced their motivation to read. Research was completed in the form of action research involving reading aloud to five ... -
Latina women and career barriers due to post-traumatic stress disorder
(2013)Hispanic Latinas were surveyed in order to establish the effects childhood sexual abuse had on their academic performance, future career choice and success. The findings presented provide some evidence of a contrast between ...