Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Examining perspectives on teacher assessment, Karen N. Barthol
The effectiveness of academic monitoring systems for mathematics, Bianucci Sarah Behnken
A systematic approach to teaching mathematics vocabulary using movement in the middle school, Jessica Breur
Learning together through professional development, Vicki L. Cary
Developing an effective, professional technology development plan that will enable teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms, Nicole Casebolt
Working with young children's meltdown's: an evolving curriculum, Molly Christianson
Improving homework completion among secondary mathematics students, Lindsey M. Clark
Creating an educational board game for students with autism using reading comprehension strategies, Rosemary L. Dubay
How perceptual (sensory) motor programs enhance the reading abilities of primary students, Darcy L. Ellefson
Influence of wikispace discussions on students' ability to self-evaluate, Sara Larson Azar Florin
Creating a coaching character curriculum to increase the experience for my athletes' participating in high school sports, Kari A. Francis
Practice habits and perceptions: second-year instrumentalist surveys and interviews, Aaron Freed
How can collaboration and communication be improved with support systems for special needs students in the inclusive classroom?, Kathryn R. Garvey
Therapy animals in education: their positive affects on struggling learners, Cynthia Giannakakis
Pen-pal connections: exploring interactions between middle school students of different races, Ann Marie K. Giefer
What can a teacher learn by collecting data about how students respond to an outdoor learning experience?, Laura M. Greene
Bullying and school educational support professionals, Kimberly R. Guettler
Finding an appropriate balance in off-season strength and conditioning for Division III tennis student-athletes: player perception analysis of off-season strength and conditioning, Jonathan Robert Henning
How education advocacy organizations work to influence state education funding in Minnesota, Samantha Rae Henningson
A middle school Latin program for students with learning disabilities, Shaw Courtney Ann Holman
Effective instructional strategies for English learners in fourth grade science, Andrew Hovden
Enhancing learning for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) characteristics through movement, Kimberly Marie Ihrke
A study of how high school students react to the use of formative assessment in the classroom, Emily A. Jasperson
Attitude and self-perception effects on mathematics achievement, Elida L. Kane
How do word study strategies and techniques enhance the spelling and writing of high school students with learning disabilities?, Nancy M. Koenig
What services are schools in Minnesota providing for students diagnosed with a non-verbal learning disability, Kathleen Larkin
Using picture books in middle school geography classrooms, Michelle L. Leba
Implications of the implementation of response to intervention in an elementary setting, Heidi Leigh
How an early childhood teacher's practice impacts parents' awareness of their child's learning and development, Tiffany A. Madsen
What impact would a single-sex physical education class have on the active engagement level of the female student in required sophomore physical education?, Robin Lee Marvin
Meaningful support and training for head start mentors in an early literacy initiative, Elizabeth Ethel Menninga
Asperger's syndrome, Emily A. Meyer
A critical race examination of the racial academic achievement gap between African-American females and white students in the U.S., Michelle Miller
Factors of Hmong American student success: Hmong American viewpoints on achievement, Jennifer J. Minea
Supporting language and literacy development in ELL students, Alysha M. V. Mohs
Teaching vocabulary and reading strategies to improve student achievement in science, Micah O'Donnell Morris
Optic workout: the use of vision training techniques to improve reading, Marie Lynn Nelson
How does a charter elementary school using responsive classroom approach develop compatible behavior polices with a school-wide guide, Barbara S. Novy
Academic success in Somali women: personal characteristics, Rachel S. Ose
Implementing a summer reading program in a title 1 school, Kristi Parah
Use of American television programs with Korean adults in English language learning, Chan Joo Park
In what ways does music integrated with the smartboard improve learning for students with special needs?, Patty L. Peniata
How can I modify instructional strategies to improve reading comprehension in the general education classroom?, Amy M. Peters
How can I develop stronger rapport with my students in a high school setting?, Jeffrey Leonard Peterson
Secondary students perceptions of clicker use as a formative assessment tool in teaching and learning, Wade L. Phillips
Perception of engineers, Kristen R. Quill
How will the use of community building strategies increasea [sic] collaborative environment amongst a diverse population in an ALC?, Brett E. Repasky
Engaging students through co-teaching, independent reading, and assessments, Shaunna Roberdeau
Get up and move: 5 alive!, Vanessa R. Sagdalen
Bullying, Jennifer Shea Simon
White rural educators' perceptions of multicultural, Molly Spartz
High school age students reactions and attitudes towards readers theater: a reading strategy, Matthew S. Stensrud
Writing is no longer just for language arts: using science notebooks to increase students' abilities to understand the scientific method, Sara J. Strahota
How building an effective classroom community affects classroom management, Jessica Lynn Talavera
The achievement gap in mathematics: income, language and gender differences in an elementary two-way bilingual program, Julie Tennessen
Co-teaching in first grade: an effective method for lower achieving students, Melissa D. Terbeest
How technology can improve the writing skills of all third grade students, Jamie Tewksbury
Service-learning in out of school time programming, Christina Thayer-Marmitt
Exploring the art creation process through self-critique in a choice-based art lesson, Ryan J. Watt
The impact of increased contact with an instructor on fully online high school students, Laura Elizabeth Welciek
The effectiveness of kindergarten math interventions in the area of number structures, Elisabeth Anne Williams
Teaching students to be respectful and responsible for substitute teachers, Tera L. Woltjer
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Implementing a school-wide writing initiative, Katherine Allebach-Franz
Using digital tools to motivate students to write in secondary ESL (English as a second language) classroom, Natalia M. Arkhipova-Wegner
Teacher career stages, John F. Avaloz
Developing an organizational and study skills curriculum for sixth grade students using backward design, Christie L. Bauer
Creating a survey of species book to increase my students' knowledge of their flora and fauna, Nicholas A. Brouwer
A comparison of methods of service delivery for high school students with learning disabilities in inclusive math classes, Julie K. Busby
Differentiated instruction's potential: redesigning two units in a secondary English literature classroom, Kelly L. Coleman
The impact of a licensed library media specialist on 6th grade students' reading levels and students' reading interest, Kristen Hilde Cooper
Improving physics conceptual understanding through the use of computer simulations, Edward G. E. Cox
How pre-reading strategies affect the retell ability of kindergarten students, Cory L. Davis
How can teachers create a community of learners and enhance the special education inclusion model?, Lauren D. Dess
Adapting Jan Richardson's guided reading curriculum for emergent and early readers in kindergarten and first grade, Rebecca Jean Diffley
Implementing small-group strategy instruction to increase students' conceptual understanding in mathematics, Laura Eastling
How using formative assessments can improve instruction in middle school geography, Mike Fore
How does wisdom and spirituality influence the lives of African-American women?, Cynthia J. Fraction
In what ways might single-sex classrooms effectively improve students' attitudes when employing character action strategies in a junior high setting?, Joshua Thomas Fraser
Using formative assessments to guide reading comprehension instruction, Tamara M. Frischmon
What effect will the use of debate/cooperative learning strategies have on engagement and assessment of students in AP psychology?, Andrew M. Gagnon
How can an online bookclub be designed to promote discussions using books that teach peace, equity and social justice, Melissa Conklin Gausmann
How to incorporate literacy strategies in family consumer science classes, Courtney M. Gbolo
Standards based service-learning projects, Tiffany Rose Berg Goldman
What is the developmentally appropriate type of homework for junior high school students?, Mara Gould
Using project-based learning to engage learners, Ryan M. Haasch
Sustained silent reading: students' reasons for not reading, Colleen R. Hageman
Building a classroom community to create a condition optimal for student lead peace circles, Heather Hall
Effective kindergarten phonemic awareness instruction, Lori Hansen
An exploration of reading instruction for students with learning disabilities in two-way immersion programs, Kara S. Hanson
Integrating movement to physicalize kindergarten standards, Melissa Marie Hays
A parent's journey through attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder, Amanda C. D. Hestwood
Increase engagement and achievement levels of the gifted readers in the elementary classroom, Peggy A. Hinkemeyer
Teaching social skills to students with autism in grades K-2, Alicia Hinkle
How asynchronous online collaboration tools can be used to create a greater sense of community in the virtual classroom, William A. Holm
How do I, a mathematics teacher, describe the impact of active learning in mathematics instruction?, Michael Anthony Houston
Implementing writer's workshop into a middle school English classroom, Alisa A. Ireland
Peer interaction social skills curriculum for middle school students with high functioning autism/Asperger's disorder, Beth Isaacson