Theses/Dissertations from 2003
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
Community in the high school classroom: how students perceive community in a ninth grade orientation course at a large urban high school, Keri A. Schultz
Active learning in the middle: developmentally responsive instruction for early adolescents, Janice Schulz
A writer's notebook: building a successful community of writers, Lynn Searle
Creating timelines to provide ongoing support for volunteer programs, Susan Lynn Sedro
Literature circles in the third grade classroom, Brandi Jean Sharp
Using music to teach reading to first grade students, Carolyn R. Slater
Choice, reading, and achievement, Kimberly A. Smith
Evaluation and revision of a middle level gifted education program in rural Wisconsin, Karen A. Solverson
Figurative language, Jennifer Sorenson
Dreams for our daughters: Hmong women's description of generational changes in female gender roles, Tanya Marie Spilovoy
An odyssey in comprehension: what can I teach my students to help them understand and think more about what they are reading?, Joni L. Springer
Prospero's [sic] portfolio: A magical journey through the land of learning and assessment in the English/language arts classroom, Kathleen Stalnaker
Creating community in an intermediate classroom, Jennifer Ann Steffes
Hope floats: exploring the powerful impact of literature of hope, Rachel R. Steil
Guided reading, Leslie Stokka
Implementing guided reading in a third grade classroom, Debra K. Stortz
How can I support the transitional readers in my classroom to read with meaning and become lifelong readers?, Sarah Sukup
Writing and the six trait analytical model for instruction and assessment in a fifth grade classroom, Nicole Lynn Sundt
Using picture books to enhance the sixth grade reading curriculum, Chris Thompson
Changing student attitudes toward reading, David Jon Tollefson
Using read alouds to develop the comprehension skills of primary students, Michele M. Toner
Developing student writers, Susan Ellen Vaillant
Increasing reading fluency, Jamie L. VanDenEinde
Reading assessment in an intermediate multiage classroom, Debra Volkenant
Poetry matters: how will reading and understanding poetry influence a student's writing of poetry?, Kai-Michael Walther
Implementing literacy centers in a first grade classroom, Sherri L. Watkins
How principle-oriented coaching impacts my teaching: six principles that guide and inform, Christian Way
How can I devise a curriculum unit that would introduce Arthur Costa's Habits of mind to a class of seventh grade advanced math students?, Teresa Louise Weise
Effectiveness of total physical response storytelling in teaching a foreign language, Deborah P. Wendt
Parker Palmer's principles and practices of teacher formation: my experience, Teresa Widen
Creating effective visual supports for students with autism spectrum disorder, Vicky Wilken
Are Minnesota teachers interested in school finance & what resources are available to them?, Tania Wolverton-Falk
Setting up and implementing a successful reading workshop, Kristi Carmel Wood
Implementing a successful guided reading program in first grade, Jill Woodruff
Effective middle school advisory programs, Deanna Rose Wuotila
The unspoken child, Ka Yang Xiong
Effective strategies for developing third grade writers, Lisa Youngbauer
Meaningful family involvement, Joan Catherine Young
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Whole-group instruction vs. differentiated instruction: what are the advantages and disadvantages?, Lisa Beth Abramson
Is it polite to read with your hands?, Lisa Marie Adams
Constructivism in athletic training, Steve Ahlvers
Adult memories of teachers and their life-long influence, Mary Anakkala
Education and empathy: sowing the seeds of empathy while cultivating children's minds, Mary L. Andert
Motivating students beyond Brown bear, brown bear, Mary Louise Archer
Exploring How Peer Feedback Affects Achievement and Mindset in the Middle School Art Room, Katie Bacon
Learning about language: a program for parents of preschool age children, Nadi Bajda
Teaching English language learners in an inclusion setting, Julie Barich
The journey to inquiry: one school's process of shifting to inquiry-based teaching, Frances Becquer
Breaking with tradition: one school's perspective on converting to a year-round calendar from a traditional calendar, Maurice R. Berg
Differentiating a literature unit through brain research and literature circles, Nicole Berwanger
How can character education be implemented school wide in a middle school setting?, Catherine Bittner
Focused fun: the integration of hands-on activities into an urban junior high Spanish classroom, Paula A. Boe
Making the grade: preparing students to make the transition from elementary school to middle school, Nicole Dyan Cagley
Assisted writing activities as a tool for increasing emergent writing skills in kindergartners, Kari Marie Cardille
Motivational strategies: a third grade multiplication curriculum, Adrian Champine
Reaching more students using a layered curriculum approach in a fifth grade social studies unit which integrates brain based research and multiple intelligences, Catherine Jean Cocker
A look at English as a second language: secondary newcomer programs, Charlotte Ann Czech
Guided reading: a developmental approach to teaching reading to young children, Deborah Lynn Davis
Using advisory programs effectively in the middle school, Melissa DeGidio
Independent reading activities for readers in the early phase of the First Steps developmental reading continuum, Laura Jean Dickinson
Learning styles: how do I, as an elementary classroom teacher, adapt my lessons to make sure I am teaching to each student's learning style?, Jeremy Jonathon Doesken
Personal and career exploration curriculum for eighth grade students, Megan Dols
Parent involvement: involving parents of reading recovery students, Kathleen M. Elliott
Using children's literature with ESL students to increase reading and writing skills, Mary Elliott-Smith
Phonemic awareness: a key component in reading development, Kathleen N. Elton
Primarily poetry, Betty Jean Erickson
Brain research: how does movement enhance learning?, Barbara Joyce Farley
The ancient path: considering classical education, Sarah M. Fink
Learning to read through writing: an exploration of writer's workshop, Beth Flottmeier