Goucher College Master of Education
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One of the few of its kind in the nation, the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree offered by Goucher College aims to answer the urgent needs of today's teachers. In private and public schools, in the cities, in rural areas, and in the suburbs, teachers are facing a growing population of psychologically and sociologically disrupted students. The causes may range from family difficulties, such as drug/alcohol abuse, to educational problems, such as inappropriate school curriculum. The challenges posed to the classroom teacher, however, are uniformly immense. To understand the needs and motivations of students and to help them overcome obstacles to learning within their environments, educators and other concerned adults need specialized training that is unavailable in most master of education programs. Goucher College’s Master of Education degree and Professional Development certificates, developed in collaboration with Sheppard Pratt, aim to fill this void. With a curriculum specially designed to integrate theoretical and practical course work, the graduate program is divided into ten areas of specialization: Athletic Program Leadership and Administration; At-Risk & Diverse Learners; Literacy Strategies for Content Learning; Middle School Specialization (available only through Cohort program); Montessori Studies; Reading Instruction (MSDE-approved for Reading Specialist certification); School Improvement Leadership (MSDE-approved program for Administrator 1 Certification); School Mediation (in redevelopment); Special Education for certified Elementary and Secondary Teachers; and Teacher as Leader in Technology. Each of the ten areas addresses the societal forces that have an impact on student development and success and examines social and ethical issues, curricular and management strategies, and relevant research. Wherever possible, a clinical perspective is offered with practical applications.
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Increasing Student On-Task Behavior through Implementation of the Tier II Intervention Check-In Check-Out
(2021-12)This study served the purpose of determining whether the Tier II intervention Check-In Check-Out would increase student on-task behavior in the classroom for elementary school students. This study utilized a point sheet ... -
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the Classroom: How to Facilitate Behaviors Within a High School Inclusive Learning Environment
(2021-12-10)Educators are utilizing behavioral systems such as PBIS and restorative practices to improve student behaviors and improving overall classroom management. Proactive teaching along with reinforcing and monitoring behavioral ... -
How Injuries Affect the Mental Health of Athletes
(2021-12)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect injury has on an athlete’s mental health. The research hypothesized that the athletes who had suffered through a long-term injury would have a more negative mental ... -
Educational Tools and Methods Available to Improve Comprehension for Non-English Speaking and Special Needs Students in the General Education Classroom
(2021-12)The purpose of this study was to examine and investigate the relationship between direct vocabulary instruction and reading comprehension when working with students who are English Language Learners (ELL) and special needs ... -
The Token Economy (PBIS) Classroom Management Theory an Effective Way to Minimize Classroom Disruption in a Special Education classroom
(2021-11-23)When students are disruptive in class it not only impedes their own ability to learn, but disruption interferes limits other students and the teacher from effectively delivering instruction. It is for this reason that ... -
Bilingual Education: Improvement in Literacy Skills of Non-U.S. Born Students by Providing ESOL Support and Parent Workshops
(2021-12-08)The purpose of this study is to investigate literacy outcomes of non-U.S. born students to better support ELL parents, specifically, kindergarten and first-grade students in a public school in the state of Maryland. The ... -
The Effect of Participation in Extracurricular Activities on the Academic Achievement of High School Age Students
(2021-08-05)Educators across the nation are trying to find a way to help all students reach their potential inside and outside of the classroom. With limited time during the school day, educators need to find a way to maximize the ... -
Teacher Retention
(2021-07-15)Causes of teacher attrition have been related to educational trends, personal teacher concerns, institutional culture, low pay, educational background, and other factors just to name a few. Administration and school-based ... -
Game-based Learning Effects on Mathematical Engagement and Academic Achievement
(2021-07-20)The purpose of the study was to determine how game-based learning effects student engagement and academic achievement in the mathematics classroom. The participants in the study were given an engagement survey and were ... -
Students' Perceptions of Their Learning Spanish in an Online Class Setting Versus a Face-to-Face Class Setting
(2021-07)The purpose of this study was to gain information about students' perceptions of their learning Spanish in an online class setting versus a face-to-face class setting. More significantly, the study aimed to examine the ... -
An Examination of the Use of Argument Driven Inquiry Strategies to Support Argumentative Writing in the Middle School Science Classroom
(2021-06)The purpose of this study was to explore the impact that argument driven inquiry strategies would have on the written ability of seventh grade science students. The measurement tool used was the 15-point rubric Claim ... -
Teacher Relationships with Students Who Suffer from Anxiety in the Sixth-Grade Classroom
(2021-07-05)The purpose of this study was to better understand how classroom teachers can build on their relationships with sixth-grade students suffering from anxiety. The measurement tool was a questionnaire and survey created in ... -
English Language Learners and Participation
(2021-05)This study was conducted to determine the relationship between attendance/participation and reading comprehension with English Language Learners. The study was conducted with twenty sophomore high school students in United ... -
Comparing Preferred Coaching Behaviors of Collegiate Athletes to Self-Perceived Coaching Behaviors of Collegiate Coaches
(2021-05)The purpose of this study was to compare, contrast, and understand leadership behaviors most exhibited and preferred by collegiate coaches and athletes. Previous studies have found that leadership styles can have a lot to ... -
The Relationship Between 5th Grade Students’ Physical Confidence and FitnessGram Scores
(2021-05-14)The purpose of this study was to determine whether FitnessGram test scores could accurately predict 5th grade students’ confidence in PE class. The researcher hypothesized that FitnessGram scores would significantly predict ... -
Increasing Engagement in Fourth Graders’ Independent Reading
(2021-05)The purpose of this study was to determine if the implementation of a self-monitoring reading checklist would improve active engagement when reading independently in a group of fourth graders with mixed reading abilities. ... -
Improving Reading Skills in 2nd Graders Using Guided Reading Interventions at School
(2021-05-14)This study investigated the effect of a Guided Reading Intervention on Reading skills amongst 2nd graders in a Title 1 Elementary School using a quasi-experimental pretest/posttest design. Twenty 2nd graders were ... -
Improving Second Language Acquisition of English Language Learners
(2021-04)The reading achievement gap between English language learners (ELLs) and English native speakers is increasing due to many factors, including the limited oral language of ELs. The purpose of this study was to investigate ... -
The Effect of Student-Centered Instruction on the Academic Achievement of First Grade Students
(2021-05-13)The study attempted to determine the impact of student-centered learning on student achievement among first grade students. Three classes of first grade students participated in the study. The study used a quasi-experimental, ... -
Increasing Student Interest in Reading
(2021-05)The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not daily book talks and weekly book tastings would increase student interest in reading for a group of 23 second grade students. Student interest was measured using ...
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