Students live in a world where they are surrounded by math but they are not aware of it nor are they aware of how it is connected to them. The Mandala Project will integrate geometry skills with a variety of skills necessary to be a productive member . . .

The purpose of this study is to investigate the outcomes of creative story writing of third grade students when a drawing activity is used prior to writing. Sources of Data The teacher researcher used both quantitative and qualitative measures to anal . . .

This project is an Alternative Culminating Experience for a Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis on Arts in Education. It follows Pathway I: Artist as Educator. The purpose of this project was to develop the author' . . .

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether sixth grade students would develop a greater understanding and a more positive attitude toward science by using and creating models and diagrams of plate tectonic features and topographic maps. Sourc . . .

The classic European model of education sees students as containers waiting to be filled. The problem with this model is that it promotes a Eurocentric memorize and recall style of learning. As a result, students assume a small and inactive role in th . . .

The general problem forming the basis of this project was the challenge of incorporating the community and students in the creation of a ceramic tile mural. Schools in general have a diverse student body. Creating a mural together involved learning to . . .

This Alternative Culminating Experience for a Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Arts in Education follows Pathway III: Teacher Researcher. The project was designed as a way for the author to better her teachin . . .

Throughout history, music has powerfully influenced social justice movements and attitudes in every corner of the world. But the human race continues to struggle today with prejudice and unfairness manifested in many forms, around the globe, and music . . .

This project is a culminating experience for a Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Arts Education. It creates a curriculum to present jazz, blues, and improvisation to fifth grade students. The author researched . . .

The problem is a majority of teachers are not creating effective learning centers in classrooms. The purpose of the project is to create a guide for teachers on how to start and use learning centers effectively in a classroom. It is clear that social . . .