This 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 . . .

Research 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 . . .

Paraprofessionals in an inclusive middle school classroom fulfill a fundamental need to successfully support students with special needs. The difficulty with utilizing these essential members of the special education staff is that they are often not g . . .

The 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 . . .

In light of the research findings on gender differences in education, the purpose of this project is to develop curriculum for a professional development course for teachers on how to examine and enhance the way they differentiate their approach to bo . . .

This project considers the influence a classroom-based mindfulness practice has on teacher resilience, along with teacher and student stress levels and productivity. In the United States and abroad, mindfulness is increasingly gaining support and popu . . .

The purpose of this project was to create a professional development series for paraprofessionals that includes teaching strategies and instructional techniques paraprofessionals can implement to educate students with moderate and severe intellectual . . .

This 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 . . .

To date, there is no curriculum that aims to align the English Language Development standards within the International Baccalaureate framework. Without English Language Development standards written explicitly into lessons to support the English langu . . .

This project explores the benefits of incorporating more movement in the classroom and the effects it has on students’ academic achievement, cognitive function, and behavior. Being physically fit has numerous positive effects on the body, but little h . . .