eScholarship@Goucher: Recent submissions
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Inextricably Connected: Recognizing the Power of Equity and Inclusion in Arts and Culture Philanthropy
(2018-07-28)This paper presents a case for private foundations to practice equity and inclusion in their support of arts and cultural institutions. The paper provides an overview of the state of private foundations’ support for arts ... -
Developing Positive Attitudes Toward Reading in Kindergarten Students Through Growth Mindset Activities
(2018-07)The purpose of this study was to determine if a six-week intervention on fostering a growth mindset in 19 kindergarten students would improve their attitude toward reading. The measurement tool was The Elementary Reading ... -
A Museum Educator's Identity Toolkit: How knowing Ourselves Transforms Our Work
(2018-07)This project seeks to explore narratives (NARRATIVE: A story of any kind. Different cultures have a differing “sense of story” telling them what is and isn’t appropriately narrative) of identity as they relate to how public ... -
Louisville StorySites
(2018-07)The purpose for this capstone project is to produce a web-based product which showcases the intersection of story and place in Louisville, KY’s historic cultural landscapes. My guiding question is: How can historic ... -
The Effects of Self-Monitoring on On-Task Behavior in ADHD Students
(2018-07)This study explores the effects of self-monitoring on on-task behavior on a group of 7th grade students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This study followed a pre-experimental design. ... -
Street Business: From Graffiti Artist to Entrepreneur
(2018-07)This Capstone project examines and explores current cultural transitions of one modern graffiti artist. For many graffiti and street artists, the transition from the streets to the gallery is nothing new, but for an artist ... -
The Effect of Kinesthetic Instruction on Student Acquisition of High Frequency Words
(2018-07)The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of kinesthetic instructional approaches on the acquisition of high frequency words in special education students. The measurement tool was the Qualitative Reading ... -
The Effect of Integrated Strategy Instruction On Spelling and Reading Achievement of Fifth Grade Students
(Goucher College, 2018-06-26)The purpose of this study was to determine if fifth grade students of various achievement levels would achieve higher in spelling and reading after receiving explicit integrated instruction of encoding and decoding strategies. ... -
The Effectiveness of Leveled Literacy Intervention on Meeting Reading Achievement Goals for Second and Third Grade Students
(2018-07-16)The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention on reading achievement among second and third grade students who were not meeting grade level reading ... -
The Effect of Interactive Computer Simulations on Student Achievement in AP Physics
(2018-07)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of interactive computer simulations vs. a traditional lecture-demonstration method of teaching on student performance on AP test questions for 11th grade students ... -
The Effect of Participation in Active Learning Strategies on the Mathematics Fact Fluency Achievement of First grade Students
(2018-07)The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of active learning strategies on mathematics fact fluency achievement of at risk first graders in a Title I school in Anne Arundel County. The participants included ... -
The Effects of Restorative Practices on Student Behavior
(2018-07-16)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of restorative practices on student behavior. The measurement tool was behavior passes from the 2016-2017 school year compared to 2017-2018 school year where restorative ... -
The Effects of Morning Meetings on the Behavior of Elementary School Students
(2018-07)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Morning Meetings on the behavior of elementary school students. The participants in this study were 215 fourth and fifth grade students enrolled in a public elementary ... -
Reclaiming Indigenous Landscapes
(2018-05-16)The goal of this capstone is to present the results of research on the history of the naming of geological places in Connecticut. Many sites carry names that refer to "satan," "devil," or “hell,” names which were not used ... -
The Impact of Using Computers and Technology on Engagement and Achievement in an 8th grade Social Studies Unit
(2018-07-14)The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to determine whether instruction delivered via technology and computers as opposed to traditional methods affected student engagement and achievement in an eighth grade ... -
The Impact of Academic Peer Support Intervention on the Frequency of Social Interactions between Peers of the Inclusion Classroom
(2018-07)The purpose of this study was to determine if second grade students in the inclusion classroom would increase their frequency of social interactions during non-academic times as a result of implementation of an academic ... -
Social and Emotional Learning Interventions for Students on the Autism Spectrum
(2018-07)The purpose of this study was to determine which if social and emotional behavior interventions would reduce aggressive behaviors in students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Students with ASD rely on structure and ... -
A Case Study on the Impact of a Behavioral Intervention Program on the Reduction of Disciplinary Referrals
(2018-07-13)This case study examined the impact of a pull-out behavioral intervention program on the reduction of disciplinary referrals in a specific group of special education students. All participants were receiving services ... -
The Effects of Active Reading Strategies on High School Students' Fluency and Comprehension
(2018-07)The purpose of this study was to determine whether the implementations of active reading strategies would help two High School students diagnosed with dyslexia. The sessions took place from March 9 to June 4 of this year. ... -
The Effect of Les Mills GRIT Small Group Personal Training on Running Endurance
(2018-07)The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Les Mills GRIT™ exercise program had an effect on the running endurance of its participants. Participants underwent a pre- and posttest on a treadmill in order to ...