Welcome to RED. RED is an open-access repository maintained by the Minnesota State University Moorhead Library to showcase, preserve, and provide access to the scholarly and creative work produced by the MSUM Community.
A copy of each Dissertation and Thesis written by a graduate student at MSUM as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the graduate degree is deposited in RED. Students registered for Dissertation (799) or Thesis (699) will upload their final approved papers.
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Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2021
Using Differentiation Instruction and Multiple Intelligences to Motivate Students, Roberta Aakhus
The Use of Leveled Literacy Intervention to Increase Letter Sound Fluency in a First Grade Student, Theodora Ajani
Student Perceptions Regarding Alternate Forms of Free Time/Mindfulness, Ann Anderson
Social Media Awareness: The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health, Megan Beattie
Implementation of Social Emotional Skills to Students with a Developmental Delays During a Pandemic, Monica Beier
The Impact of Daily Yoga in a Kindergarten Classroom, Amanda Bennett
The Effects of a Shared Vision of Teacher Leadership on Classroom Teachers’ Instruction, Tiffany Bockelmann
The Exploration of Why Burnout Occurs with Registered Nurses Who Work in Psychiatric Care Settings, Jenna Booth
Preceptorship Within Accredited Nutrition and Dietetics Programs: A Pragmatic Mixed Methods Study, Angela K. Brekken
Attitudes and Behaviors Involved in Sustained Silent Reading, John Brumback
Standard Specific Student Achievement Scores and the Impact on Teacher Incorporation of Standards, Knowledge of Standards, and Student Achievement, Jeffrey Burgess
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected High School Student Mathematical Anxiety During Distance Learning., Ryan Christiansen
The Road Less Traveled: An Insight to the Educational Journeys of American Indian Students in Higher Education, Kristina Cirks
The Impact of Self-Management Skills in Elementary Classrooms, Erica Clark and Mackinzie Sorum
An Autoethnography in Jejueo Revitalization, Trevor Cook
A Phenomenological Inquiry into the Perceptions of Single Mother College Students, Jamaica DelMar
Grief Small Group Curriculum: Small Group Activities for Upper Elementary Students Dealing with Grief, Jessica Dobmeier
Impact of Explicitly Teaching STEM Careers on Students’ Interest in Pursuing a STEM Career Among 8th Grade Students, Katherine Dosland
Counselor Burnout: An Agency Response Manual, Kaitlin Doyle
The Impact of Direct Instruction of Social and Emotional Learning Skills on Academic Achievement in the 6th Grade Classroom, Erik Ecklund
Body Image and Eating Patterns in Older Adults, Anna Ellenson
Action Research: Teachers’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Implementing Restorative Practices, Hannah Erickson
Adverse Childhood Experiences and How They Affect Student’s Overall Functioning in the Academic Setting, Cynthia Fiedler
Adverse Childhood Experiences and How They Affect Student’s Overall Functioning in the Academic Setting, Cynthia Fiedler
The Effects That a Flipped Classroom has on Engagement and Academic Performance for High School Mathematics Students, Jordan Geraets
Results of Incorporating Multicultural and Inclusive Children’s Literature in an Elementary Classroom, Sarah Gerber
Implementation of Word Solving Strategies During First Grade Guided Reading, Kimberly Ann Gienger
Kindergarten Teachers' Perceptions about the Language and Literacy Skills of Their Students, Toni Gohman
Examining Teacher Leadership: The Perceived Challenges of Being a Teacher Leader, Noelle Hiedeman Green
A Mirror’s Tale: Understanding Myself Through a Reflection, Sequoia Harmon
Technology or Pencil and Paper: How do fifth graders best learn math facts?, Carrie Hartwig
Effects of Play-Based Learning on Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Skills, Kristen Heidecker
All You Wanted to Know About Your IEP ~ But were afraid to ask., Shannon Heifort
The Effect of Vocal Exploration Exercises on Pitch-Matching Skills in First and Fourth Grade Students, Katie Hillestad
Student Academic Achievement in Literacy: Implementing Individualized Goal Setting, Nicolle Hillier
Social Studies Literacy, Justin Hingst
Becoming the Person I Want to Be, Molly Hirsch
Getting Books in the Hands of Adolescent Boys with Engine Oil Under Their Fingernails, Mariah Hruby
Assessing the Influence of Mentorship on Faculty Job Satisfaction in Higher Education, Rachelle Hunt
Discernment Counseling: Realities of Modern Couples in Distress a Training for Community Education, Maranda Jacobsen
La-Z-Boy Inc A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, DeAnn Jensen
Aerobic Capacity Fitness Level Impact on NWEA/MAP Reading and Math Scores, Andrew Jipson
Aerobic Capacity Fitness Level Impact on NWEA/MAP Reading and Math Scores, Andrew Jipson
Engagement in Music Education in the Upper Elementary Grades, Abigail Jirik
Impacts of Restorative Circles on Fifth Grade Students of Color, Kennedy Johnson
Facilitators and Barriers to Interprofessional Practice in Rural Schools: A Survey of SLPs, Sarah Kastner
The Effect of Virtual Labs on High School Student Attitudes Towards Chemistry, Emily Koehler
Flipped Classroom Effects on Upper Elementary and Middle School Student Motivation Inside and Outside the Classroom, Katarina Kuhlmann
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co: A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Dave Laluyan
THE IMPACT OF TEACHER LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Christopher Larson
Increasing Engagement in Youth in a Juvenile Detention Facility: Teaching Science for Social Justice, Kelley Larson
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Jessicca Lhotak
Ninth Grade Student Preference and Attitude Towards Test Formats in Science: Implementing a Student-Centered Approach, Erica Lindquist
The Impact of Exercise Breaks in the Classroom on Disruptive Behavior of Third Grade Students, Jackson Lindquist
The Impact of a Flipped Classroom on Student Motivation and Engagement, Brett Maass
The Relationship Between Increasing Teachers' Language Knowledge and Students' Decoding and Reading Comprehension Skills., Maisa Mabrouk
Strategies Utilized by Speech-Language Pathologists when Treating Speech-Language Disorders in Children who are Bilingual, Julianne L. Monceaux-Visser
Retention and Attrition of Athletic Training Mothers in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Setting, Patricia Myrvik
The Influence of Readers' Theater in Reading Fluency, Tessa Nelson
Lack of Motivation in High School Students: REACH Curriculum, Alexandra L. Nickolauson
Simplification of Tools and Student Attitude: How it Affects Teacher’s Success Rate with Data-Driven Instruction, Shannon Opdahl
Student Perspective on One-to-One Devices in Middle and High School, Zachary Page and Justin Roob
The Effects of Book Choice in Small-Group Reading, Jessica Proell
Gradeless Learning: The Effect of Eliminating Traditional Grading Practices on Student Engagement and Learning, Eric Sanders
A Teacher's Role in Guiding Collaborative Play-Based Learning, Mikaela Scullen
A Guide for Preschool General Education Teachers to Identify and Support Children with Developmental Delays, Sarah Jane Snider Mrs
Social Media and Self-esteem Small Group for Adolescent Girls, Diana Strand
Implementation of Instruction and Continued Practice of Tier Two Vocabulary Words in Upper Elementary Classrooms, Hailey Swiers
Coaching and Embedding in Early Childhood, Danielle Tagtmeier
Effects of Student Choice on Student Motivation and Engagement within an Elementary Classroom, Sarah Theesfeld
Feelings Forward: A Trauma Group for Adolescents, Lindsay Thronson
Allete Financial Analysis and Valuation, Alec Tolson
Student Engagement: How Sensory Interventions within the Classroom Affect Student Engagement and Self-Advocacy Skills, Katie Townzen
Effects of Flexible Seating in the Lower Elementary Classrooms, Jessica Van Veen and Lindsey Lindell
The Effect of Direct Add+Vantage Math Recovery Instruction on Students' Math Growth, Mark Wierschke
Virtual Adaptation of Explicit Timing to Increase Multiplication Fluency, Kali Wood
Southeast Asian American Students' Perceptions on Influential Faculty Practices on Belonging at a Community College, Pamela J. Yang
Impacts of collaborative learning on student engagement, Jessica Youngren
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2020
The Impact of Whole Class Word Mix-Up Phonics Intervention on Reading Achievement of 3rd Grade Students, Katie Aanstad
Token Economy as an Intervention for a First Grade Student Struggling With Aggression and Following Directions, Kaylee Abfalter
A History and Contemporary Analysis of the Standard Adult High School Diploma Program in Minnesota, Ray Michael Ades
Distance Learning for Students with Disabilities in a Rural Community, Heather Akerman
The Impact of Second Step on First Grader Self-Regulation, Yassmin AL-HADHRAMY
The Influence of Language Proficiency on Assimilation of Kurdish Immigrants into American Society, Zakaria Amin
Implementing Mindfulness: The Effect on Student Behavior and Focus at the Elementary Level, Brianna Anderson
Applying Interactive Structures in the Elementary EL Classroom to Support the Oral Language Acquisition of Emerging English Learners, Katherine Armstrong
Effectiveness of Increasing Decoding Skills through the Read Well Curriculum For Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities, Angie Augedahl
Teacher Perceptions of the Benefits of Flexible Seating, Ashley Bachmann and Destiny Mitchell
Developing Effective Paraeducators, Heather Bainbridge
Marten Transport, LTD A Financial Analysis and Valuation Report, Nathaniel Belisle
Math Problem Solving Discussions: Increasing Communication for Students with Autism, Anna Benson
Attitudes Towards Inclusion of Students who are Identified as Developmental Cognitive Disability, Jamie Bernu
Progress Monitoring Through The Lens of Distance Learning, Jeremy Beulah
Transgender College Students: A Training Developing Inclusivity and Advocacy on College Campus, Kaitlyn Joanne Bjerketvedt