Browsing College of Education MSE-PD Capstone Projects by Title
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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 ... -
English language learners and Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing
(2012)The purpose of this study was to determine if MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing from the NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) is a fair and appropriate test for English language learners. Ten elementary school ... -
Enhancing literacy skills with an emphasis on comprehension in the 21st century
(2012)This project explored the effectiveness and importance of teaching comprehension strategies through a workshop format. Classroom teachers (n = 6) were surveyed before and after the workshop sessions to assess knowledge and ... -
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 ... -
Female student involvement : a review and handbook development
(2012)This study explored the relationship between female student involvement in extracurricular activities and academic achievement. Female students who are involved in extracurricular activities appear to perform better ... -
Getting 100% out of ten
(2011)The purpose of this Integrative Project was to design a first grade English Language Development curriculum for a two-way immersion classroom in a 90/10 program. A thorough review of literature highlighted the components ... -
High school dropout education levels and adult education grade equivalents scores on school re-entry
(2011)While dropping out of high school is a choice that has serious social and economic repercussions, it does not have to be a permanent situation or the end of the person's education. Learning is generally considered to be a ... -
The impact of culture on the education of Hmong men
(2012)The intention of this study was to try to identify the barriers and cultural influences of Hmong culture on Hmong men who are seeking higher education in the United States. Participants were recruited from one Midwestern ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
The importance of music instruction in alternative education settings : curriculum development that supports active learning and dialogue
(2011)While a great deal of research exists in both the fields of music education and alternative education, there is very little information available about the inclusion of music courses in alternative educational settings. ... -
Interactional diversity amongst Latinos in higher education
(2013)Higher education is evolving and becoming a diverse arena for different races and ethnicities. The issue explored in this study consisted of interactions among Latinos in higher education. Latinos were the ideal subjects ... -
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 ... -
Investigating the impact of the Science Writing Heuristic on student learning in high school chemistry
(2011)George D. Nelson, former director of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences Project 2061 said, "Without a science-literate population, the outlook for a better world is not promising." Ten years into the ... -
iOS deployment methods in Wisconsin K-12 schools
(2012)Wisconsin K-12 school districts are adopting iOS devices (iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone) to address their technology needs. This study examines what general deployment methods are used in conjunction with these devices. ... -
iPad implementation in schools
(2012)As technology changes at an ever-increasing rate in today's world, it is vital that schools are adopting these new advancements as quickly as possible. One example of this is Apple's iPad. This tablet device has gained in ... -
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 ... -
The lunch bunch : an intervention program for at-risk students
(2012)The purpose of this study was to develop an intervention program for at-risk students in the fifth and sixth grade at DeForest Area Middle School. The program, called the Lunch Bunch, was designed with the purpose of ... -
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, ...