Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Manipulatives in mathematics, Sara L. Ertl
Journals, sketchbooks, visual diaries: how they can increase the self-awareness of high school art students, Kristina L. Ervin
Putting students first, Nancy Eull
Building comprehension in young readers, Sarah Evens
Using literacy centers in a kindergarten classroom, Tracy Farrell
Using phonological processing in the second grade classroom, Kristine Flanaghan
Methods advocated to assist elementary classroom teachers in overcoming resistance to utilizing differentiation for gifted students, Therese L. Frenette
Building positive classroom climate, Michael Frober
Building connections: improving memory and recall using strategies supported by brain research, Jennifer Lynn Swanson Fuglestad
Developing competitiveness and aggressiveness in female athletes, Irving Geary
Differentiation of the reading curriculum for the high achieving student in second grade, Judy A. Gentz
Third graders use the theory of multiple intelligences to learn multiplication, Amy Gillespie
Restoring values within our youth by Matthew Gonzalez., Matthew Gonzalez
Changes in Colombian higher education through my educational journey, Hader A. Guana Benitez
Stories of success: what I have learned from listening to girls in alternative education, Cheryl Gustafson
Math confidence: through girls' eyes, Mara Jane Hagedorn
Poetry sucks, a boy's story, James Hagg
What strategies promote at-risk students to transition successfully from a structured learning environment to an unstructured independent learning environment?, Mary Claire Hansen
Incorporating four teaching strategies into an already developed Minnesota history curriculum for a sixth grade social studies class, Lori A. Hanson
Differentiating instruction: making it happen in the secondary Spanish II classroom, Brian Edward Harapat
Discovering passionate readers: facilitating deeper comprehension with fourth and fifth grade multi-age students, Karla Jean Harding
Considerations for an academic writing program for advanced ESOL secondary students, Ellen G. Harford
A classroom blueprint for success, Maureen D. Hauck
How does active parent involvement positively affect the overall academic success of fifth grade students, Chris Hauer
Enriching a fifth grade social studies curriculum with active learning strategies, Deana Marie Haug
Active learning strategies' impact on learning and teaching, Carrie Haugen
Using technology to communicate more conveniently and efficiently with parents of elementary students, Erik Heieie
Developing an assistive technology framework for an early intervention program, Lisa Hambleton Heille
GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) and the Minnesota graduation standards, Melissa A. Hein
Comprehension strategies for struggling readers, Adriana Mae Henderson
Weight training manual, Tim Hickey
Math journals in the elementary classroom: benefits, challenges, and strategies, Jennifer Hodges-Harrison
Reading comprehension: the use of literature circles at the fourth grade level, Amy Lee Hohenecker
The essential elements of an effective interdisciplinary unit for middle school students, Jay Hohenstein
Autism 101, Barbra L. Hollom
Do clothes make the student?, Jessica Hosmer
Developing more respectful and responsible learners, Meredith Anne Huikko
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
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
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
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
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
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
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