Browse this collection of Capstone Projects submitted by students completing their master’s degrees in the Hamline School of Education and Leadership. Capstones are the culminating degree work and include research that draws from the student's formal study as well as professional and personal development. Submissions include a scholarly written description of the project and may include the project artifact (as a supplemental file).
Capstone Projects are documented in Digital Commons as a degree completion option, starting in 2017.
See also: School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations
Capstone Projects by Degree:Capstone Projects from 2021
Finding a Balanced Blend: Designing and Supporting Engaging and Effective Integrated Skills Materials for Adult ESL Blended Learning Classrooms, Marlee Dorendorf
Dangerous Teaching: An Approach To Difficult Learning In The Theatre Classroom, Tei Ellgen
Antiracism and Culturally Responsive Teaching: Elevating Student Voice to Lead Critical Dialogue on Race, Lars Ericson
A Middle School Professional Development that uses Reading Comprehension Strategies to Create Engagement and Comprehension in Middle School Classrooms, Madison Gallagher
Sustainable Agriculture Curriculum For 9th-12th Graders, Michaela Gallup
Implementing Inquiry-based Learning Into A High School Science Classroom To Improve Student Engagement And Learning Outcomes, Brianna Gasterland
Supporting Beginner English Learner Success in Low-incidence Districts: Reading Accommodations for the Content Classroom, Ashley Gilbertson
How can Guided Reading Help Elementary Students Read at Grade Level by Middle School?, Magan Graham
Earning and Learning: Undergraduate Student Employment and The Importance of Relevant Work, Benjamin Green
Muslim Parents’ Expectations in the Public High School Education System, Tamer Hamid
How Can Primary Teachers Use Digital Resources To Enhance Reading Instruction?, Gabrielle Harteneck
Systems Thinking Teaching Strategies Using the UN Sustainable Development Goals to Help Best Prepare Students to be Future Ready, Elizabeth Hickey
Long-Term Effects When Educating Elementary Students on Waste Reduction in Minnesota, Madeline Hoensheid
Creating and Cultivating a Multitude of Relationships in an Elementary Classroom, Zachary Hoffmann
Implementing Outdoor Education Curriculum: The Benefits Of, Barriers To, And Materials Required For Successful Outdoor Education, Jacob Hradsky
Indigenous Resources And Other Materials For Minnesota Studies, Joseph Isle
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in the Online Elementary Classroom, Kelsey Iverson
Will Building a Healthy Community in the Elementary Classroom Reduce Disruptive Behaviors?, Samantha Janchan
More Than White Boys And Their Dogs: Diversity In Children’s Literature Professional Development, Britt Johnson
Effective Differentiation Of Vocabulary Instruction For Upper Elementary Classrooms, Erin Johnson
Implementing Phenomenon Based Learning Into English Language Development Curriculum, Makenzie Johnson
Developing A Deep Understanding Of Multiplication And A Growth Mindset In 5th Grade Students From Marginalized Groups, Rachael Johnson
Identity Placement In Social Justice Issues Through A Creative Writing Curriculum, Tamara Johnson