This collection includes Capstone Theses and Dissertations submitted by Hamline School of Education and Leadership master’s and doctoral students, respectively. Capstones are the culminating degree work and include research that draws from the student’s formal study as well as professional and personal development.
This is an online listing of the scholarly works of HSEL graduate program students. Works prior to 2015 are available in print in the Bush Memorial Library. Full text, online, prior to 2015, may be restricted to current Hamline students, faculty and staff.
See also: School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects
Browse Theses and Dissertations by Degree:Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Teacher Participation in Extracurricular Activities: The Effect on School Culture, Mikayla Hensch
Trauma, Trust, and Academic Achievement Stories Shared by High School Dropouts, Vicci Una Johnson
Strategies to Develop Effective Problem Solving Habits for English Learners in a Problem-Based Learning Classroom, Iain Lempke
Perceptions of Literacy Coaching Program Indicators of Success by Key Stakeholders at International Schools, Stephanie Lott
Learning Difference/Disabilities and Theatre, Anna Miller-Sherman
Searching for a Vision: Understanding Educational Equity in Rural Minnesota, Jessica Murphy
Monitoring Program Effectiveness & Educational Outcomes for Minority-Language Students in Two-Way Spanish Immersion Programs, Jessica Wallace Neukirch
Social Studies Teachers’ Successes and Challenges in Creating Race-Conscious Curriculum, Emma Nicosia
Impacts of Positive Behavior Interventions and Strategies Programs on Educator Practices, Charles O’Donnell
Mentor Text Writing for Language Immersion Students, Jessie Sheldon
Student-Teacher Relationships in an Alternative Setting, Stefanie Soukup
Crisis in Education: Roles and Solutions, Matthew Springer
Factors That Contribute To Success In the Remote English Classroom, Emily Stein
Does the Mathematics Level Affect Student Success In High School Physics?, Kassandra Surma
Facilitating Communication And Parent Engagement Among Somali Families Through Smart Phone Technology, Thomas Tesch
How can a local government implement environmental education for immigrant communities that live in apartment buildings?, Kirsten Wahlberg
Behind 'Loving Reading': Reading Behavior in Early Adolescents, Rachel White
Exploring Student Engagement in Kindergarten Literacy Centers, Bryna Wiens
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Middle School Voices On Leadership Matter: Adults Miss "The Small Ways In Which We Lead", Brenda Backes
On The Importance Of Deliberate Writing Instruction In Fourth Grade Classrooms, Joshua Baumgartner
Effective Strategies That Provide Support and Enhance Learning for Strong Readers, Kathleen Benbrooks
The Roles And Identities Of English As A Second Language Teacher Leaders, Madeline Benson
Addressing How Whiteness Silences African American Narratives in Higher Education in the United States Through Narrative Analysis, Keith Bistodeau
Common Worlds: Multi-Species Interactions at a Nature Based Preschool, Patty Born
Uncovering Leadership Factors that Teachers and Principals Attribute to Math Growth Rate in Two Title I Schools, Stephanie Lynn Bowers Hiatt
Finding Connections Between Teacher Motivation And Professional Development In Pursuit Of Mastery In Practice, Ann Carlson
How Induction Practices Impact Retention: A Case Study, Heidi Dunlap
Trauma-informed Whole School Approach: A Case Study, Melissa Erickson
Female School Superintendents: Their Journey To The Superintendency In Minnesota, Annette Freiheit
Tilting the Floor: Uncovering Leadership Factors Teachers and Principals Attribute to Math Growth Rate in Two Title I Schools, Stephanie Hiatt
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Utilization of Psychotherapy, Helena Kriel
Heritage Language Maintenance in an Urban Somali Community and its Relationship to Academic Performance, Sarah Latzke
Benefits and Drawbacks of a Bilingual Education when Comparing it to a Monolingual Education, Ga Yun Lee
Meaningful Family Engagement in Schools: Karen Family Perspectives, Emily Mattson
Student Affective And Cognitive Environments In A Classical School, Ryan Meaney
Teaching Grammar Through Music, Katie Monson
How Different Grouping Methods Can Improve Students’ Mathematical Achievement in an Appropriate Setting, Hyangmee Oh
A Test Of Project-Based, Learner-Centered Pedagogy In A High-Needs, Urban Charter School, Michael Padgett
The Influence Of Student Self-Reflection On Academic Mindset Change, Kate Peck
Collegebound: Assessment of an Outdoor Orientation Program, Kyle Rauch
African American Parent Perspectives On School Segregation And Integration, Beatrice Rendon
Can You Repeat That, Please? Using Repeated Reading With Low-Intermediate Adult English Language Learners, Jennifer Siegfried
Reasons Families Choose To Homeschool: A Study Of Homeschooling Families In Minnesota, Laura R. Smetak
The Roles of School-Based Language Specialists: Implications for ELL Teacher and Speech-Language Pathologist Collaboration, Erica R. Solorio
The Prevalence of Peter Senge's Five Disciplines of a Learning Organization in a Rural High School's Professional Development, Jacquelyn Stevens
Implementing Genre Pedagogy in an Adult ESL Classroom: A Novice Teacher’s Diary Study, Steven Wicht
High Interest Low Readability Books And Motivation In Chinese Classrooms, Renee Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Examining The Effectiveness Of An ESL Teacher Observation Tool, Hetal Ascher
The Effects Of Using Morphemic Analysis On Comprehension Of Unknown Academic Vocabulary, Jon Avery
The Impact Of Risa Oral Interactions On The Acquisition Of Scientific Classification Language For Slife, James Bordewick
School Uniform Requirements: Effects On Student Academic Performance, Elizabeth Brobeck
How Does The Language Used In Literacy Coaching Conversations Impact Teacher Self-Efficacy?, Nicole Cahill
Why Is Invasive Species Education Important, Alexandra Crofts
Ninth Grade Student Reaction To Using Summarization And Annotation, Teresa Day
The Relationship Between The Development Of Math Operation Proficiency And Student Confidence, Douglas Elfstrom
Perceptions Of Adult-Child Collaboration In Toddler Environments In A Midwestern Montessori School, Anne Estes
Minnesota Female Principals From Historically Dominated Cultures In The United States: What Are Their Perceptions Of How Ethnicity, Gender, And Race Have Impacted Their Leadership Identity?, Alejandra Estrada-Burt
Can Engagement In The Natural Environment Reduce Stress In Gifted Students, Elizabeth Gluck
Memorization And Mastery: Teaching Disciplinary Vocabulary In The Secondary Classroom, Matthew Granoff
Getting More Young Children Outdoors By Supporting And Encouraging Their Teachers, April Greibrok
Leveraging Writing Routines To Increase Achievement Of English Learners In Science, Monica Grubb
The Relationship Between Frequent Field Trips to a Local Community Nature Center and Elementary Aged Youth's Positive Sense of Place, Ashley Hansen
Communicating Student Achievement Through Standards-Based Assessment And Grading, Elizabeth Hennen
How Do Educators Avoid Teacher Burnout?, Rebecca Hibbard
A Study On The Use Of Rubrics To Guide Writing And Self-Assessment In The L2 Elementary Classroom, Matthew Hoerr
Decoding A New Age Of Informal Learning: Describing Public Pedagogy For The Web, Alison Holland
Recycling Influences: Exposure to Childhood Environmental Education, Janet Hollinger
Timing Is Everything: Adapting Rewards Intermediate For 4th And 5th Grade Striving Readers, Ruth Kerl
From Orality To Literacy: Funds Of Knowledge Of Somali Newcomers, Charity Kroeker Calubayan
Feeding Inequity, Erin Lange
Using L1 In Support Of Learning English: Code-Switching Behaviors Across Wida Levels, Laura Lucarelli
What Middle School Teachers Can Learn From Athletic Coaches, Christopher Lutz
How Can Embedded Grammar Instruction Support Student Writing?, Lucia Marincel
Effects Of Evaluative Praise Versus Behavior Descriptive Praise On Intrinsic Motivation And Behavior, Stacie McCormack
A Culturally Relevant Opening Weeks Curriculum: Seeking To Engage All Students To Succeed In The Middle School Science Classroom, Altringer Nicholas
Breaking The Silence For Long-Term English Learners With Risa Oral Interactions, Emily Noel
Will An Environmental Focused Genius Hour Affect Students’ Attitudes Toward The Environment?, Claire Opsahl
Flexible Reading Groups And Social Emotional Needs In A First Grade Classroom, Miranda Pogulis
Involvement In Extracurricular Activities And Overall High School Experience: Academics, School Belonging, And Career/College Readiness, Mike Richards
Invading Minnesota: A Middle School Invasive Species Curriculum, Ashley Schultz
Building Background Knowledge To Fill The Gaps, Jaclyn Semlak
The Most Effective Methods Of Small Group Reading Instruction In Upper Elementary Grades, Nicole Snoberger
Exploring Multi-Sensory Curriculum Development: Grades 3-5 Science In A Virtual Environment, TeriLynn Stackhouse
Teaching Public Speaking Digitally With The Same Efficacy As The Traditional Classroom Setting, Sarah Stout
Effective Note-Taking Strategies In The High School Math Classroom, Michael Swenson
Children’s Connectedness To Nature And Parental Influence: A Mixed Methods Survey, Meredith Yue
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
English Learner Perceptions And Interactions In Mainstream Versus Small Group Environments, Kathryn Chamberlain Amdahl
Self-Efficacy And The Transfer Of Collabortive [sic] Learning To Independent Assessments In The Mathematics Classroom, Ashley K. Andrews
Exploring Floating Substitutes: Perceptions Of Their Jobs, Kristi Armstrong
The Impact Of Racial Equity Coaching On White Educators’ Personal Growth And Professional Practice, Gretchen Baglyos