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Investigating Cultural Sustainability and Identity by Analyzing my St. Thomian Family through Autoethnography
(2020-07-28)This capstone explores what aspects of culture, if any, have been sustained, lost, or transformed within my St. Thomian family. This paper is split into two sections, themes from literature and takeaways from dialogues. ... -
Creating Exhilarating Arts Experiences: Arguing for a Holistic Approach to Engagement
(2020-05)By discovering the physiological, psychological, and experiential factors of inspirational moments, performing arts organizations can recreate the conditions, leading to more informed decisions and the ability to articulate ... -
The Effect of the Good Behavior Game on the Behavior of Third-Grade Students
(2020-07-27)The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the Good Behavior Game (GBG) in reducing the maladaptive behaviors of disruption and noncompliance in third-grade students. The study had a quasi-experimental ... -
The Effects of Restorative Practice Classroom Circles on Student Behavior and Classroom Culture
(2020-07-23)The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to investigate the effects of daily Restorative Practice classroom circles on the behavior and classroom culture within a fourth-grade classroom. The study’s original ... -
A CHIEF CULTURE OFFICER AIDS THE SUCCESS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION WITHIN LOCAL ARTS AGENCIES
(2020-07-23)Local arts agencies can function as community builders by addressing diversity, equity and inclusion. Research has shown that diversity, equity and inclusion policies and practices lead to greater success in local arts ... -
GIFTEDNESS WITH ADHD: THE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVE
(2020-07-23)Giftedness with ADHD has proven to be a discipline in its own right. Research has documented that when the two interface students are likely to experience more complex concerns than if diagnosed with ADHD alone or giftedness ... -
The Effects of Daily Visual Attendance Chart and Reward on Second Graders’ Attendance Rate
(2020-07-22)The purpose of this study was to determine whether the daily use of a visual attendance chart and reward would reduce the number of student absences in the second grade. The null hypothesis was that the daily use of a ... -
The Impact of Morning Meeting on Peer-to-Peer Relationships
(2020-07-22)In the following action research study, the educator examined the impact on peer-to-peer relationships with the implementation of a morning meeting. Relationships are a key component in today’s 21st century classroom and ... -
The Impact of Improving Positive and Constructive Attitudes on Motivation to Succeed, Work Ethic, and Relationships
(2020-07-21)The purpose of this study was to determine whether the investment put into Morning Meeting (and other socioemotional curriculums) could significantly promote a child’s growth. The Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment ... -
The Efficacy of Two Training Methods for Writing Individualized Education Programs: A Case Study Approach
(2020-07-20)The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of two different methods of training special education teachers to write quality and standards-based IEPs. A case study design was used to compare the IEPs of two ... -
The Effects of Restorative Practices on Negative Student Behavior and Disciplinary Action
(2020-07-20)The purpose of this study was to determine if a novel, school-wide initiative known as Restorative Practices would influence student misbehavior. The measurement tool was the Office Disciplinary Referral written by a staff ... -
Teacher Morale and Job Satisfaction in the Special Education Environment
(2020-07-20)“Morale and attitude are the fundamentals to success” (Bud Wilkinson, 1916-1994). When you consider morale, some concepts that come to mind are positive culture, collaboration, teamwork, efficiency, balance, progress, ... -
An Examination of the Role Administration Play in the Retention of Special Educators
(2020-07-20)The purpose of this study was to examine and identify the administrative strategies that are being applied in two special education programs with intention of increasing teacher retention. The measurement tool was a survey. ... -
An Examination of the Cooperative and Competitive Mindset of High School Coaches
(2020-07-20)The purpose of this study was to determine the level of cooperation and competitiveness in high school coaches. Information was collected using a scale measurement survey that measured to what degree people viewed cooperation ... -
General Education Teachers' Perceptions on Their Ability to Implement ESOL Curriculum
(2020-07-20)The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine the perceptions of general education teachers of their ability to implement the ESOL curriculum effectively in their classrooms. The research and its findings examine ... -
The Effect of Self-Assessment Questionnaires on Student Achievement in High School Science
(2020-07-20)The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to examine the impact of a self-assessment questionnaire of behavior on the science achievement of students in a general education high school class. The study compared the ... -
The Effects of Phonics Intervention on Decoding and Reading Fluency Skills with English Language Learners in Fourth Grade
(2020-07-20)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of phonics intervention on decoding and oral reading fluency skills for English Language Learners in the fourth grade. This study used a pre-test and post-test design. ... -
The Impact of Using an Observation Tool on Fourth-Grade Students’ Behaviors
(2020-07-20)The purpose of this study was to investigate how the use of observational tools impacts fourth-grade students’ overall behavior. The observational tool used was created strictly for this study and operated on a point-based ... -
Improving Secondary Students Homework Completion
(2020-07-20)The purpose of this study is to analyze the rate of completion of secondary student’s homework assignments, comparing traditional paper/pencil and digital assignments. The measurement tool is a pre-score and post-score ... -
Dérive: 2021-2025 Business Plan and S.W.O.T. Analysis
(2020-06)The following capstone project saw the completion of a comprehensive 5-year strategic business plan and S.W.O.T. analysis for a cultural exchange business and organization. In order to create such a plan, an intense amount ...