The purpose of this study is to examine if student independent reading choices align with Common Core reading standards by examining book choices via independent reading logs. In fourth grade, Common Core standards require classroom teachers to begin . . .

Motivation is one of the cornerstones closely linked to a college student’s learning ability and academic performance. Cherry (2018) defines extrinsic motivation as one’s psychological behavior that is compelled by external rewards such as grades, pra . . .

Statement of Problem: For English Language Learners (ELLs), students whose first language is not English, reading is daunting. Most English teachers assign reading on a nightly basis with the expectation that students will perform the task independent . . .

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacies of home visits in Mrs. Garcia’s 3rd grade classroom at Tahoe Elementary School. Specifically, answers to the following research questions were sought: • Do the families feel that home visits ha . . .

One of the challenges facing teachers is building an inclusive classroom community to facilitate a positive learning environment. When a classroom is not inclusive students who have been excluded do not learn effectively and become a distraction to th . . .

Past research has shown that teachers who feel that they are effective display characteristics that indeed make them more effective (Bandura, 1996). Researchers have also studiedfactors that determine what activities increase self-efficacy and what de . . .

Looping is the practice of a teacher staying with the same group of students for two or more years. This thesis examines the effect looping has on the academic achievement of students who participate in a three-year, grade four though six loop. An ove . . .

In the 20th century Armenia was a part of the Soviet Union. For 70 years, Armenia operated within a socialistic higher education system. After the destruction of the Soviet Union, the higher education system of Armenia changed. The purpose of this stu . . .

The purpose of this project is to analyze issues that hamper Global education and gain a better understanding of differences between educating for a local viewpoint and educating for a global viewpoint. This project will analyze data from educators in . . .

This study was to gather and report information from California State University (CSU) professors on whether students with disabilities are receiving quality secondary education in the State of California. The author sent out seven open-ended question . . .