This Master's project was designed to support students' who are struggling with CAHSEE Number Sense. The project includes review lessons from 10 of the 12 California mathematics academic content standards for Number Sense. Some standards in this proje . . .

At the Charter College of Education in California State University, Los Angeles, parents bring their children to improve their English language development and reading comprehension skills at the Reading Clinic. An adolescent with autism has been rece . . .

The purpose of this project is to explore the use of story boxes for school populations in which there are visually impaired children. Story boxes are boxes which accompany a story in which props and items related to a story are kept. The items in the . . .

The basis of this project was to develop culturally responsive curriculum and instruction in literacy for urban Native American students, at the secondary level, as well as to bring cultural understanding and awareness to all educators serving Urban N . . .

Partnerships with non-profit art organizations are increasingly considered solutions for keeping arts education involved in public schools and community centers. There is a variety of research and advocacy on arts education and the integration of the . . .

This paper compares Polish and U.S. education systems and economic reform in Poland from 1989 to present. Analyses reveal a few similarities between the two countries in their perceptions of the financial and social value of education. Although Poland . . .

There are students of varied levels of English proficiency in elementary classrooms. In this study, language acquisition through the use of educational drama is explored. Research has demonstrated that using drama in the classroom can help language de . . .

There are students of varied levels of English proficiency in elementary classrooms. In this study, language acquisition through the use of educational drama is explored. Research has demonstrated that using drama in the classroom can help language de . . .

What drives fans to create works of art for free? What motivates so many members of the LGBTQ community to create both large scale movements and personal projects? The purpose of this study was to answer these questions and explore the ways in which L . . .

The purpose of this project is to create a 10TH grade English Language Arts, California High School Intervention Curriculum that addresses the academic needs of English learners (EL) through use of researched-based instructional practices. This curric . . .

The development of social and emotional learning (SEL) skills is a critical component of the education of the whole child, and is becoming increasingly important as state standards are shifting towards a focus on critical thinking and application skil . . .

This thesis provides research involving a customized writing workshop for 20 high school students. This writing workshop was the development of an essay that was intended to meet the standards of California’s SBAC summative test. The study that was co . . .

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and the standardized tests created to assess and monitor these standards, set rigorous writing goals for students but do not specify how educators are to successfully prepare their students (Lohman, 2010). In ur . . .

This study examines research and writings concerning the training of preservice teachers in curriculum. The need for the study comes from the issues preservice teachers experience in developing their self-efficacy in their first few years, putting the . . .

Long Term English Learners (LTELs) are students who have been classified as English learners for 6 years or more but have not been able to redesignate and enter mainstream classes. In this project, I hope to develop a course for employed secondary tea . . .

ABSTRACT Factors That Influence the Success of First Generation, Low Income, Latino, Community College Students By Joseph A. Sandoval This doctoral dissertation studied the various factors that influence the success of first generation, low income, La . . .

Urban schools can and must set high expectations for students if we expect them to become resilient individual. In this inquiry project resiliency is explored in order to better understand how urban schools can better support the achievement of histor . . .

The educational drama methodology is one in which teachers challenge their students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills when discussing real-world issues and situations. This is accomplished through the usage of several tools includi . . .

The purpose of this project is to create a 10TH grade English Language Arts, California High School Intervention Curriculum that addresses the academic needs of English learners (EL) through use of researched-based instructional practices. This curric . . .

This thesis provides research surrounding the integration of digital tools in mathematics instruction for students with disabilities. The research examines the perceived potential of the digital tools to enhance the mathematics learning experience and . . .

Caldecott books have the highest prestige for book illustration and are award winning books that are held to a high standard. Children's books have always been held to a degree of perfection and trusted that they are constructed in the most honorable . . .

In order to personally address the current state of the teaching profession and to affirm my commitment to it, I have decided to pursue National Board Certification in Music. This Master's project will document my journey through the application proce . . .

With the Common Core’s shift toward incorporating and emphasizing 21st century skills, educators need a way to teach academic skills as well as social skills, such as teamwork and problem-solving skills, in the everyday curriculum. Drama in the classr . . .

Teachers are in need of instructional materials that guide them through teaching both the comprehension and writing of expository text. As students proceed through their education they encounter more informational text, and are required to respond to . . .

The accomplishments of this project are at least three-fold. First, students will learn the value of a tool known as AAISI, which gives students an opportunity to improve in their ability to identify and craft effective arguments. Additionally, studen . . .

Long Term English Learners (LTELs) are students who have been classified as English learners for 6 years or more but have not been able to redesignate and enter mainstream classes. In this project, I hope to develop a course for employed secondary tea . . .