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ThesisSmith, LeahThis study explores the factors within a performing arts classroom environment that influence classroom community. Data was collected through student surveys and interviews as well as video observations. The findings show that routines have a positive . . .
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ThesisDziubinski, AndreneTo artfully capture the power of purposeful recognition is to capture the very quintessence of the human experience; it provides context to not only the outward dynamics of a community, but also to the internal emotional welfare of the constituents. E . . .
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ThesisAndrews, JenniferMilitary connected students are children that lead interesting lives. They require social-emotional supports to help them manage the stresses they encounter in order to be successful at school. This study intends to determine how teachers perceive eff . . .
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ThesisTerrill, RobertA study was carried out to investigate the effects of two different teachers on their Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 courses and how collaboration between them affected the students. The main research question: How can collaboration among physics t . . .
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ThesisMiranda, MelissaThis study focused on factors that influence student-to-student oral communication in a dual immersion classroom. Drawing from observations, a survey, and video recordings, the findings reveal that the learning time of day shapes oral language product . . .
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ThesisMonaco, SophiaThis qualitative study explored the participation habits of honors math students enrolled in a sophomore level honors math class. Data was collected through the use of a survey, semi-structured interviews, and class observations to provide information . . .
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ThesisSchuman, TaylorThis study focused on understanding how teaching supports students with reading comprehension in 6th-grade English Language Arts classes. Data was collected through student interviews and surveys, as well as examinations of teaching and teaching mater . . .
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ThesisJaureguy, AdrianaThis case study investigated effects of sociocultural interactions on literacy identity development in Latino high school English learners in a small urban charter high school. Students, from the site, designated English fluent by testing later in aca . . .
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ThesisOrozco, AlejandroThe purpose of the study is to find out how school staff members perceive the implementation of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) at a local middle school. This study sought to determine how the components of the implementation of PB . . .
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ThesisHicken, NeilThis paper studies the effect that video-feedback has on novice teachers in regards to reflective conversations and utilizing objective data. Video-feedback, when used by coaches or mentors to develop teacher capacity and efficacy, has the ability to . . .
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ThesisImpact of Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) on achievement and perceptions of learningVarela Beltz, ZoePreparing students for success in their educational endeavors and beyond is the primary function of schools and, yet, how to do so is one of the most hotly debated issues of education today. Programs such as Advancement Via Individual Determination, o . . .
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ThesisLara, CatarinaClassroom management strategies vary from classroom to classroom. Teachers decide which classroom management strategies work best for their students. While it is up to the teacher, there is controversy on whether punitive measures are the most effecti . . .
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ThesisJones, ShauntalaBullying is very pervasive and has continually plagued the nation for more than the last decade. Each day American citizens are inundated with media stories highlighting bullying and school violence. Despite media coverage on the devastating consequen . . .
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ThesisStevens-Wills, ZacharyThis study used a quantitative research approach to investigate how students view themselves as readers. The purpose of the study was to identify the reading culture at a comprehensive high school in order to create a Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) pr . . .
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ThesisKeenan, KaityThe purpose of this study was to investigate teacher and leader perceptions of the Student Support Team (SST) process and Response to Intervention (RTI) model. These perceptions were explored through quantitative online surveys administered to teacher . . .
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ThesisWeden, AmandaThis study investigates the impact of professional development (PD) and professional learning (PL) on teachers’ comfort level with using iReady, an online reading program. For this study, one school site’s teachers were surveyed to determine the train . . .
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ThesisHernandez, AlmaThis study focused on identifying the type of professional development (PD) that teachers perceive to be most effective when implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at the classroom level. The participants of the study were . . .
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ThesisRall, MarissaThis study investigates the current characteristics of the professional development (PD) sessions provided to educators in one school district to determine if the district is implementing research-based characteristics of effective PDs. Seven PD sessi . . .
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ThesisD'Souza, ArunaEnglish language learners (ELLs) tend to fall behind their native English speaking peers in science. As districts are starting to implement the Next Generation Science Standards, having knowledge of academic vocabulary is necessary to be able to parti . . .
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ThesisOlson, RebeccaAs increasing numbers of autistic students are identified, schools are faced with the issue of assessing student ability and identifying appropriate educational placement. Intelligence assessments are commonly used as part of this process, but factors . . .
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ThesisPriest, KatieBecause teachers leaving the field of education can greatly impact student learning and achievement, administrators need to reflect upon how they can impact their schools and students by increasing teacher retention and decreasing teacher burnout. One . . .
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ThesisMorel, TrishaResearch has shown that reading intervention for struggling students is imperative at a young age for future success. The goal for all students is to be college and career ready, and wise participants in society. The purpose of this study was to deter . . .
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ThesisLeonardo, Chandra D.The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) require students to read and respond to complex grade-level texts. This shift aims for teachers of all content areas at the middle school level to teach students how to analyze informational texts, but many conte . . .
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ThesisAccursi-Thornton, ChelseaFactors and impacts of positive school climate were examined at one continuation high school in the North State region of California. School climate was considered in the context of school safety, the teaching and learning environment, relationships a . . .
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ThesisYocum, JodiChronic absenteeism rates are on the rise across the United States. Without a pattern of attendance, students are unlikely to develop the foundation of skills including literacy, work ethic, and relationship building necessary for successful individua . . .
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ThesisCarter, AmandaThe purpose of this study was to identify effective strategies utilized by classroom teachers during designated ELD instruction to promote English language acquisition for EL students and lead to a decrease the achievement gap. The focus of this study . . .
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ThesisBeckedahl, HannahReading is an important skill for students of all ages, but interventions for reading at the high school level are few and far between. This research sought to determine if reading intervention at the high school level can be successful, and if peer t . . .
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ThesisPeterson, KathrynThis study’s purpose is to research motivational strategies and survey high school students in mathematics to determine student motivation toward attending an after school tutoring program. The research focuses on after-school tutoring programs at the . . .
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ThesisGrandoli, KarenIn the state of California, far too many English Language Learners are not successful in reclassifying as proficient in English in the four to six-year time frame considered average for most students. Students who are “at-risk” for becoming Long-term . . .
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ThesisDixson, MariaThe importance of parent involvement in children’s early literacy development has been identified repeatedly as a critical factor contributing to children’s school success. Research indicated that when parents engage with their children in learning ac . . .
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ThesisStrock, SarahClassroom technology can be used to facilitate authentic interactions between foreign language students and the target language as it is used in its everyday contexts. Authentic sources of linguistic and cultural input can support students’ language l . . .
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ThesisDerner, DianaThis study examines the social, cultural, and linguistic barriers that Spanish speaking parents face. It also examines effective types of parent involvement. This study consisted of a mixed-methods approach to answer the following research questions r . . .
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ThesisHoch, AndrewOver the past decade, the number of Advanced Placement exams and test takers has doubled (College Board, 2017b.). Reasoning for the increase in participation of AP exams is due to AP student participation now being factored into each school’s Accounta . . .
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ThesisLeslie, LoriSchool districts across the country have invested money into 1:1 devices to support student learning and provide students access to technology. However, do teachers and students feel 1:1 devices improve student achievement, engagement, and are worth t . . .
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ThesisD'Leon, ClaudiaThe purpose of this study was to determine if there are academic benefits, specifically on reading levels, for Hispanic students from literacy based Project Based Learning (PBL) units. Project Based Learning is a student-centered instructional practic . . .
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ThesisStrickland, TrevorThis study addresses the enrollment and achievement gender gap in high school science education. The research of this study focuses on whether or not there is a gender gap in enrollment and achievement and the factors that relate to whether or not a f . . .
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ThesisNorton, PhilipResearch indicates that many students suffer from achievement loss when they transition to high school. This loss can lead to decreased success within GPAs, test scores, attendance, or behavioral records. Upon experiencing this loss, students are more . . .
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ThesisMaino, EdmundSenior project programs are an important component to the student, school, and community. How does a school that has no history of a senior project program build an effective program? This case study of best-practices methodology is based on the quali . . .
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ThesisHailemariam, YosanThe purpose of this study was to explore the disproportionate representation of school discipline and the effects on academic achievement for African American students. The study examined the suspension and referrals for African American students, the . . .
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ThesisLe, Loc-HaInspired by numerous studies of advantages on piano interventional education, the purpose of this study is to investigate the benefits of piano interventional education with support of the research on neuroplasticity. Using personal interviews, survey . . .
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ThesisO'Reilly, KatieParents’ engagement within their child’s education is an important factor for student success. Actively participating within the school and home increases student achievement. Primarily focusing on an elementary level school, this study analyzed paren . . .
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ThesisKatz, SolomonAccording to Wynn (2012), students in the US are falling behind in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These vital disciplines have always been important in academia, but currently there is a global shift from specialization, a l . . .
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ThesisDesmond, CarolynThe research took place in a unique Dual Language setting where students were mostly separated by primary language from kindergarten to second grade through a two-teacher language model. For the study, students in one class were integrated during thei . . .
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ThesisOwen, MarieThe purpose of this study was to determine teachers’ perspective on the potential effectively a commercial language arts curriculum supports students with mild and moderate disabilities. The following research questions guided this study: What is the . . .
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ThesisGustafson, AmberMusic education may hold the key to improving the self-efficacy of students classified as socioeconomically disadvantaged. Increasing self-efficacy for these students also potentially improves their chances of academic success. This study investigated . . .
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ThesisMurphy, JennaThis thesis study used mixed-methods research design to study the application of manipulatives as a writing tool for middle school students. The manipulatives used in this study were plastic. colorful linking cubes. The research question for this stud . . .
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ThesisLumsden, GregoryThe present study investigated the relationship of student, parent, and household math anxiety and attitudes on a student’s math progress on two assessments, the Houghton Mifflin Math Inventory (MI) which gives a quantile score letting the instructor . . .
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ThesisAbarca, JuanitaResearch has shown that some White teachers are not fully prepared to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students. This is concerning, particularly because the majority (84%) of the teacher work force across the United States is White and the . . .
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ThesisChu, DanicaThis study analyzes how Students with Learning Differences (SLD) socially interact with each other during structured activity times (e.g., classroom discussion and teacher-facilitated) and if these interactions generalize to unstructured activity time . . .
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ThesisOrtiz, Rosa IrisThis study examines the factors that contribute to the involvement of Latino parents in a dual language elementary school, located in southern California. The research used a triangulation of mixed-methods approach (e.g., surveys, interviews, theory o . . .