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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Capstone Projects from 2020 2020

Using Digital Communication Technologies to Record a Student’s Thinking During the Solving of Physics Problems, John Gaalaas

Reading Strategies In a Second Language Spanish Classroom, Wendy Gorman

Writing and Reading Partnership: A Focused First Grade Writing Curriculum That Benefits ELL Readers, Margaret Gorrilla

If you feel as though you don't fit in this world, create a new one: strategies to motivate adolescent males to participate in the performing arts, Gretchen Grunzke

What Do Educators Need To Know About Anxiety To Best Support Students?, Kayla Halvorson

A Professional Development Program to Improve Reading Comprehension for Secondary Students, Dayna Hillcrest

Equity in Social and Emotional Learning in the Elementary Classroom: An Introduction for Educators, Kirsten Hoffer

Three-Dimensional Learning and the Phenomena Based Learning Approach with a STEM Curriculum, Shana Hoglund

ESL Teaching Practice for Latinx English Language Learners Who Have Experienced Immigration-related Trauma: A Pre-k and Kindergarten Teacher Curriculum Guide, Karen Huggins

Redefining Maine: Grade 3 Maine Studies Curricular Unit, Margaret Hutchison

Best Instructional Practices for High School SLIFE: A Narrative Curriculum for a Sheltered EL Class, Sarah Jorgenson

Developing a Growth Mindset Through Teacher Training, Pedagogy Development, and Community Reform, Kailtyn Joyce

Play-Based Learning: The Effects On Social-emotional Development and Academic Success In Pre-primary and Primary Grades, Kristina Kamp

Inquiry-Based Learning and Growth Mindset In Third Grade Mathematics, Katherine Klein

English Language Learners Acquiring Tier 3 Mathematical Vocabulary in Upper Elementary Grades, Krosby Kludt

Using the Process Approach to Create an Effective and Efficient Secondary Writing Curriculum for Students and Teachers, Adam Koehler

Implementation of Number Talks to Support Number Sense and Fluency, Including Automaticity, Janel Koenig

Creating an English as a Second Language Program Model That Caters to Junior High Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education, Alison Krzenski

Embedding Phenomena-Based Learning Practices Into a Middle School Science Curriculum, Allison Kubat

A Collaborative Approach at Building Professional Development Around Inclusive Science Classrooms, Erin Lappen

Lost in the Cloud: Attempting to Improve the Implementation of Educational Technologies, Patrick McCormick

Effectively Enabling Translanguaging in the Classroom, Kelly Miller

How Can I Inform Colleagues About the Trauma of English Learner Scholars and Create a Trauma-sensitive Classroom For Multilingual Scholars In An Education Setting?, Kwenen Nelson

The Impact of Flexible Seating on Student Engagement in Second Grade at a Chinese Immersion School, Meilin Nelson

Number Talks for Multilingual Learners, Catherine Neuner

What Interactive Strategies Promote Engagement for English Language Learners in a Post-Secondary Science Classroom?, Kristal Newman

Designing a Personalized Learning Current Electricity Unit for Ninth Grade Physics Students with a Focus on Supporting Mainstream Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gregory Pokorski

Missing Narratives: Racial Inequities in Social Studies Curriculum, Amanda Pomerleau

Linguistic Identity Construction and Cultural Inclusivity, Jessica Quiñonez

Finding a Place in Learning: Facilitating Place-Based Writing in the Secondary Classroom, Ella Rausch

Implementing Student-Centered Learning Strategies for Multilingual Learners Through a Social Justice Lens, Erik Reynolds

Virtual Distance Learning: How Teachers and Parents/Guardians Can Help Increase Elementary School Students’ Engagement, Joceline Rita

How Can Teachers Empower Students with Learning Differences Towards an Equitable Education?, Samuel Ryan

How Can Support and Stability Prevent Teacher Burnout and Support Teacher Retention?, Ahmad Samadi

Teaching Social Emotional Skills Through Literacy, Melody Sandell

The Implementation of the 5E Learning Cycle in Stem Freedom School Curriculum, Natasha Semanko

Giving Them The Map: Making Language Visible for English Language Learners, Elizabeth Seymour

Introducing Flexible Seating in a First-Grade Classroom, Tanya Teske

Video Games in the Secondary Language Arts Classroom: Opportunities For Deeper Learning and Worldly Discussions, Karissa Thomson

Using Technology to Provide Students with Authentic Learning Opportunities in the Elementary Classroom, Valeria Tschida

How Can Educators Use Multicultural Materials to Create a More Inclusive Classroom Community?, Jenna Urick

Comprehensible and Engaging: A Study of the Effects of Engaging Aural Input on Written Output in Second–Language Acquisition, Tracey Valbuena

How Math Educators Can Create A Culturally Inclusive Classroom Environment To Motivate Students, Especially Students Of Color, In Learning And Participation, Giathu Vien

Assessing the Limitations of Interventions-focused Case Studies in Influencing Positive Outcomes For Students With EBD, Stephen Watkins

Elementary Literacy Engagement and Language Validation: A Guide to Engage Students and Families Using Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices, Jennifer Weingart

Effective and Engaging Ways of Teaching the Civil Rights Movement to K-2 Students by Sarah Westad, Sarah Westad

Increasing Student Engagement and Success In Reading: a Reading Workshop Unit For Grade 7 ELA, Megan Wilson

The School to Prison Pipeline and the Importance of Its Recognition and Understanding By Professional Educators, Ericka Yang

Effectively Teaching Reading and Social Studies That Students Will Meaningfully Connect to Their Lives and Experiences, Daniel Zielske

Capstone Projects from 2019 2019

Let's Go Outside: Supporting Teachers In Using Outdoor Learning For All Subjects K-8, Ann Borgwardt

How to Say Nothing and Everything at the Same Time: A White Teacher, Students of Color, and the Trial and Error of Building Relationships of Opportunity with ENVoY, Melissa Bougie

SLIFE Students and Teacher Preparedness, Makayla Marie Bozoian

Engaging Best Practices for Newcomer English Language Learners in the Mainstream Elementary Classroom, Jennifer Bradley

Inquiry-Based Learning Science Curriculum For Kindergarteners, Meghan Brady

Discovering Who We Could Become: Culturally Responsive And Rigorous Resources For Middle-Grade Theatre Teachers, Rachel Brady

Technology Based Interventions Impact on Phonemic Awareness Growth, Je'Naya D. Brown

Implementing a Mentoring Program to Improve Educational Outcomes in ROTC, Mike P. Carr

Social Emotional Learning and Literacy in the Primary Grades: An Integrated Approach, Kaitlynn Cline

Supporting Early Childhood Students’ Communication Skills Within The Classroom, Emma Creger

Using Novels In The Science Classroom To Increase Literacy In Middle School Students, Elizabeth Mae Das

A Family Approach to Family Literacy with Latino Parents, Jessica L. Davies-Lopez

A Montessori Reading Intervention For Nonliterate First Grade Children, Benjamin Dorer

Do Believe The Hype: Teaching Literacy To Urban Students In A Secondary Social Studies Classroom With Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Jeffrey Engelen

Smartphones In The Classroom, Isaac Flynn Buggs

Does Leadership & Academic Coaching Paired With Small Peer Group Interaction Improve Black Male Student Academic Engagement, Self-Efficacy And Self-Esteem?, Kyle Foster

Access To Academic Language: A Comparative Analysis Of Secondary Esl And Mainstream History Texts, Frances Garvey

Using Reading Fluency Assessment to Target Intervention in the Middle-Level Mainstream ELA Class, Ashley Gaschk

Disrupt the Cis-stem: Being an Effective Teacher Ally to LGBTQ+ Students, Keira Gatta

A Culturally Relevant Earth Science Curriculum: Engaging Students in Socioscientific Issues Through Socratic Seminars, Colin Matthew Gettle

Effective Instruction Of Social Skills To Increase Student Achievement In Elementary-Aged Students, Kate Grahek

How New Chinese Immersion School Teachers Can Improve Their Teaching Skills And Have A Mindset Of Supporting And Inspiring Students?, MI Gu

Preparing To Successfully Co-Teach For English Language Learners On The First Day Of School: A Series Of Professional Development Sessions, Carter Haaland

Developing Global Competence Through Intercultural Communication In Elementary School Students, Frankie Heller

Moving English Learners To The Discourse Level: The Impact Of Rubrics On El Students' Progress Toward Writing Proficiency, Alena Hyams

Perspectives On American History: An Integrated Social Studies and English Language Arts Curriculum For Fifth Grade, Sara Ibis

Roots And S.T.E.M.: A Greenhouse Science Curriculum, Jaclyne Jandro

Teaching Multiculturalism in the Rural Environment, Maija Johnson

Improving English Language Learners Participation and Language Growth by Incorporating Culturally Relevant Practices and Multicultural Content in the Classroom, Eve Kelley

Supporting 3rd-Grade French Immersion Students In Literacy Via Schoology, A Learning Management System, Jeremy Kigin

Identifying and Responding to Students Impacted by Trauma, Thomas M. Kloos

Comprehensible Input And Output In The Math Immersion Classroom: A Professional Development Series, Kimberly Kulhanek

Utilizing Technology With Nature-Based Learning In The Elementary School Classroom, Caroline LaBate

Supporting Twice Exceptional Students Within the General Education Classroom: Strategies for General Education Teachers, Rebecca Levi

Using A Fun And Frugal Approach For Teaching 21st Century Digital Literacy Skills to Teachers, Rochelle Lockridge

Transformational Leadership Professional Development Website for Leaders of Urban, Voucher Schools, Christina Lundberg

English Learners And Academic Speaking, Pamela Magistad

Improving Attention And Emotional Regulation For Middle School Students Through The Use Of Mindfulness Practices, Sean Mattner

Strategies To Enhance The Positive Effects Of Bilingualism, Danielle McMillan

A Trauma-Informed Devised Theater Curriculum, Christopher Michael

What Advantages Can Be Leveraged By Offering A Spanish For Heritage Learners Class As An Elective To Spanish Speaking Long-Term English Language Learners In Middle School?, Claire Milne

A Reflective Approach To Building An Inclusive Classroom And School Community For Students In Special Education, Yama Moua

Supplementary Resources To Promote Biliteracy For Emergent Bilingual Students, Elizabeth M. E. Nelson

How Can Educators Make Use Of Feedback Types And Process To Optimize Student Performance?, Trang Nguyen

Differentiation in the Detracked Classroom: A Path for Equity, Opportunity, and Achievement, Margaret Niebur

Increasing Opportunities for Academic Talk for English Learners in the General Education Classroom, Brianna Pontinen O’Brien

Increasing The Participation And Success Of Struggling Students In High School Physics Courses, Ian O'Neill

Steam And Social Studies: Creating An Integrated Classroom, Anna Penner

Using English Language Arts as an Outlet for Addressing and Defining Student’s Past Trauma, Dalton J. Pieske

Nihil De Nobis, Sine Nobis: Teaching Minnesota American Indian Literature, Kaitlin Salter

Creating Intrinsic Motivation To Read In Middle School Students, Steven Jeffery Schaeppi, Jr.