Term

Fall 2018

Capstone

Capstone Project

Degree Name

MALED

Facilitator(s)

Trish Harvey

Content Expert

Melissa Klapperich

Abstract

The research question addressed in this project was, how does Classcraft, a positive behavioral intervention strategy, increase student motivation in the classroom? It chronicles a teacher’s creation of a professional development plan and professional development presentation to integrate Classcraft into a positive behavioral intervention system (PBIS) classroom. The author uses related research literature in the areas of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, social and emotional learning, generation z students, and gamification in the classroom. In this study it is found that combining PBIS and Classcraft will allow teachers to foster the development of positive behaviors in the classroom. Classcraft can be tailored to fit a teacher’s expectations in the classroom. Implications for future research include how the educator may embrace technology as a way to motivate students of the digital generation.

Project Type

Professional Development

Keywords

Character Education, Classroom Management, Motivation

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text

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DigitalCommons@Hamline

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application/pdf

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School of Education Student Capstone Projects

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