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 2003
Building positive classroom climate, Joseph Janssen
Teaching to think using think-alouds in the secondary ESL classroom, Meagan Anne Jasperson
Poetry in the primary Spanish immersion classroom, Nicole M. Jessen
Motivating struggling readers, Kristi Anne Joesting
Differentiating history instruction to make it interesting and challenging for students with varying abilities, Barry A. Johnson
The glue that holds us together: the personal and professional impact collegiality has on teacher stress and teacher burnout, Deborah Marie Johnson
How to ensure reading success for all learners (in a classroom using centers), Jason Dale Johnson
The transition from kindergarten to first grade: a case for parent-school collaboration, Jennifer Jean Johnson
Phonics quest: an intense program for struggling readers in the intermediate grades, Jill Kimberly Johnson
A quest: phonics intervention for intermediate students, Kristine Kathleen Johnson
The key components of successful parenting of adolescents and how middle schools can assist parents during their child's adolescent years, Justin L. Jones
Emotional intelligence in a fourth grade classroom, Pete Kautto
Perception and production of North American English question intonation: a case study of a Mandarin Chinese speaking student, Kelly S Kentfield
Hearing voices: poetry and chaos in a fifth grade classroom, Barry Joseph Kiel
Why am I drawn to the subjects that I teach?, Rose Marie Kinsley
Teaching emotional intelligence through literature to at-risk students, Aimee Klein
How can literacy centers ensure success for all students, Gerald Michael Kliber
How can we promote gender equity in science, David Knutsen
What are the effects of using individual and group rewards in a fourth grade classroom?, Laura M. Knutson
High school mentor groups and the at risk student, Cynthia K. Koll
Learning social skills with Second Step violence prevention curriculum, Linda Jane Kuechle
Simulate and stimulate to understand learning statistics with Fathom, Sharon J. Lane-Getaz
Emergent writing in the kindergarten classroom, Marit Lang
Designing high school science labs for safety, John Logan LeCompte
Creating effective visual supports for students with autism spectrum disorder, MeLinda Leet
Inviting the gift of response: engagements for eliciting reader response, Catherine Anne Leslie
Visual literacy development: exploring connections between visual and verbal literacy skills in a middle-school setting, Robin Jeanne Rose Lindberg
Strategies and techniques to help manage a primary classroom with mainstreamed emotional and behavioral disorder students, Lana Kay Lindeman
Instructional decisions and high school teaching: models of success, Melissa Luedtke
Integrating the theories of multiple intelligences and emotional intelligence to develop an English for Academic Purposes curriculum for international graduate students, Carmen Teresa Lugo Leon
Reading comprehension: how can middle school teachers activate prior knowledge?, Gerry Lee Lukaska
Developing an assistive technology framework for an early intervention program, LeeAnn MacArthur
Reel education for educators, Cameron Mahlum
Focus on English language learners in a standards-based system, Maria Malone
Survival arts: breaking things down into life-sized pieces, Laura Yost Manthey
Emergent literacy, Michelle M. Marlette
Can literature circles increase students' engagement of reading in a fifth grade classroom?, Matthew Albert Marohn
Integrating picture books and song picture books into the elementary music classroom to support the emergent literacy and musical development of first grade students, Anne Marie McCarthy
Using drama-based instruction to teach sentence stress patterns to second language learners, Amy Lynne McCarty
How to create a caring community in the elementary classroom using character education, Elizabeth McConnell-Schiller
Reading success: developing a reading program to meet the needs of children of poverty, Carrie McDaniel
Inspiring respectful student behavior in a public high school, Christa J. McGarry
The integration of community-building activities and science curriculum in an alternative high school setting, Katherine McMenomy
Adapting and implementing active learning strategies in a first grade classroom, Lori A. McNulty
What boys need to be emotionally successful in the classroom, Eleanor S. Meade
Multiple intelligences in learning centers, Kristi Midas
Effective classroom strategies for the ADHD/ADD student, Jennifer Mary Miller
Creating a comprehensive adolescent parenting program centered on resources, partnerships and relationships, Kerry Conroy Moberg
Promoting self-advocacy skills for students with a learning disability, Michelle A. Mortenson
How to create a caring community in the elementary classroom using character education, Krystie Muellner
Does looping foster academic, social, and emotional growth in children from the primary to intermediate grades?, Mehan R. Murray
Reading achievement in Spanish: study of first graders in native language literacy classrooms, Charlayne Myers
Developing environmental citizens in seventh grade life science, Sarah J. B. Neitz
Is adolescence the best time to teach multicultural education?, Amy M. Nelson
Manufacturing project 2002: an activity based curriculum project for a high school manufacturing class, Frandell M. Netteberg
Inviting possibilities: establishing a mathematical culture through immersion, demonstration and engagement, Jennifer J. Newburg
Improving student writing in both the social studies and English classes through the transference and reinforcement of writing skills, Richard Allen Newman
Implementing guided reading in a third grade classroom, Jennifer Nolby
Teaching writing strategies by using primary and intermediate writing buddies, Amy Nordlund
Differentiation: one size doesn't fit all, Jennifer L. Och
Dialogue journals: helping students become thoughtful, responsive readers, Donna Mae Ohlgren
Appropriate religious expression in the public school, Clayton Ohlin
Effective math instruction for struggling first grade students, Kathleen Oliver
Teaching reading skills using choice books, Alyssa Olson
The use of authentic assessment in a high school Spanish classroom, Donald Richard Olson
Effective teaching practices for kindergartner writers, Stephanie Lynn Royce Orth
Prereferral: increasing the accuracy of placements of ESL students in special education, Polly Pampusch
Technology in the classroom: a positive achievement tool for students and teachers?, Jacquelynn Marie Parsley
The impact of increasing metacognitive awareness on urban learners' reading achievement, Angela Peckham
Developing and implementing an after school choir program for at-risk elementary students, Colleen Lynn Pederson
Designing and implementing social stories for young children with autism spectrum disorder, Jill Pennings
Therapy dogs in schools, Elizabeth Sara Peterson
Developing a positive learning experience for the student identified with Asperger autism, Jessica Peterson
Learning to care: creating community in an elementary classroom, Pamela Jean Phillippi
Creating a community of responsible learners, Linda Pieper
One man's journey to undercover the place of grammar, William D. Pocernich
How do I set up and implement writer's workshop in my fifth grade classroom, Kathy Jean Powers
Asian American students' experiences of secondary United States history course work, Steven R. Powers
After-school programs: making the grade, Russell J. Purdy
Developing self-esteem and success: snapshots from an ALC, Maria L. Quehl
Using nonfiction literature to teach reading strategies in a sixth grade classroom, Karen Louise Quirk
Developing an interdisciplinary team in middle school, Lisa Reiter
Kindergarten and ESL: a collaborative model to scaffold oral language development : an ESL teacher's perspective, Mary Ann Renner
Does using inquiry increase student interest in learning science and increase student achievement in the classroom?, Kelly Reynolds
Increasing phonemic awareness with struggling readers using systematic multisensory instruction, Anne Robinson
The Core Knowledge Sequence: An Alternative to Retention and Social Promotion, Bruce Allen Rodgers
Creating a learning environment for K-3 Latino immigrant students: the voice of Latino teachers, Liliana Christina Rodriguez
Rhythm kitchen in the hood: one teacher's cultural journey, Jody Rohweller
How can I teach character education through children's literature by enhancing the curriculum I already have?, Kathryn Renae Rouw
The effect of service learning on student feelings of connectedness to their community, Jo E. Rudnitski
Community enhancement in the third grade classroom through literature circles and read-aloud, Marie Claire Ruhme
Writing strategies for English language learners, Guy W. Rybarczyk
Creating a third grade science project based on Gardner's multiple intelligences, Paula Sammons
A balanced literacy program in the primary multi-age classroom: focus on shared writing, Sarah L. Samuelson
Guided reading: an approach to meet the diverse literacy needs of urban primary students, Sarah Joy Scheller
Reading comprehension: strategies for students with developmental cognitive delays, Lisa Schenkelberg
Active learning strategies implemented in a high school mathematics class, Lisa Mae Schimelpfenig
Effective assessment in the primary multiage classroom, Krisdena Schroeder