Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2024
Do Journaling Activities in Middle School Physical Education Classrooms Improve Student Participation, Dain Kalkbrenner
Mastery Learning Approach with Formative Assessment Process to Encourage Student Success in Mathematics Classroom, Erin Kruckenberg
Comparing Online and Traditional Assessment Practices in Middle School Mathematics, Maxwell Krueger and Kathy Enger
Middle School Journal Writing Research Proposal, Sandtrice Lovaloy
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2023
Using Positive Reinforcement to Increase Student Engagement in The Classroom, Ismail Adam Ismail
The Impact of Literacy Small Group Instruction on Writing Growth in Kindergarten, Taylor Albrecht
The Effect of Student Agency in a Kindergarten Classroom, Rachel Bedel
Exploring the Effect of Optional Homework on Test Scores, Brett Brenden
Using Readers' Theater to Increase Fluency for Second Grade Students, Serena Coyle
Co-Teaching in the ELA Classroom: Content Teacher and ELL Specialist, Sayra Crary
What Limitations Does the Accelerate Reader Program Create When Students Choose Books to Read, Kathryn Franklin
The Effectiveness of Student Friendly Scales on Third Grade Students aimswebPlus Reading Comprehension Scores, Lauren Grove
Transition Time Affecting Instruction Time in Middle School Classrooms, Rachel Heinze
An Analysis of How Daily Reflection Journals about Reading Impact Students’ Motivation to Read, Alyssa Holland
Impact of Brain Breaks on Student Engagement in an Upper Elementary Classroom, Hannah Jaeger and Stephanie McWilliams
Impacting Student Self-Efficacy in English/Language Arts: Using Student-Generated Questions in Small Group Discussions, Heather Johnson
The Effectiveness of Using Phonics Instruction and Interventions in Elementary Classrooms, Brittany Kasprick
Ethnographic Research of the Impact of Catalyst Strategies on the Engagement and Relationships within the Classroom for 6th Graders Versus 2nd Graders in the General Education Classroom, Amber Keller, Casey Poland, Rene Beaird, and Sara Kubicek
The Effects of Goal Setting Practices on Performance Motivation in a Personalized Competency Based Education Learning Model, Emily Klusman
Decodable Readers versus Leveled Text, Taylor Leitch
Decodable Readers versus Leveled Texts, Taylor Leitch
The Impact of a Social Emotional Learning Integrated Curriculum on Student Social Emotional Competencies, Karrah Lucht
Using Student Goal Setting and Individual Student Conferences to Increase Academic Achievement in Mathematics, Amanda R. McNamee
The Use of Self Regulation an Autoethnography, John Morgan
The Effectiveness of Explicit Literacy Instruction on Kindergarten and First-Grade Student’s Decoding Abilities, Stacy Olson, Megan Parenteau, and Monica Parenteau
Throwing away the Late Work Penalty, Anthony Orttel
The Effectiveness of Explicit Literacy Instruction on Kindergarten and First-Grade Student’s Decoding Abilities, Megan Parenteau, Monica Parenteau, and Stacy Olson
The Effectiveness of Explicit Literacy Instruction on Kindergarten and First-Grade Student’s Decoding Abilities, Monica Parenteau, Megan Parenteau, and Stacy Olson
Ethnographic Research of the Impact of Catalyst Strategies on the Engagement and Relationships within the Classroom for 6th Graders Versus 2nd Graders in General Education, Casey Poland, Rene Beaird, Amber Keller, and Sara Kubicek
The Effect of Visual Arts on At-Risk Students, Nicole E. Seidler
The Effects of Orthographic Mapping in Student Spelling Performance, Kelli Simpson
The Impact of Podcasts on Listening and Reading Comprehension in a Secondary English Classroom, Denetre Stetz
Adding Student Choice to the Classroom, Diamond Stram
Effective Classroom Management Strategies, Matthew Taffe
Socioeconomic Status and Instrument Provision Program Effects on Engagement in Instrumental Music Programs, Zachary Truong
Anxiety Reduction Within the School Setting: What known anxiety reducing interventions are most effective in schools?, Cole Walters
The Impact of Writing Supports on Secondary World History Students, Eric Wicklund
Digital Literacy Curriculum: A Case Study Approach to 21st Century Source Evaluation Skills, Joshua Woodley
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2022
Emotional Regulation in a Kindergarten Music Class, Jessica Anderson
The Effect of Choice in Reading: Motivation, Engagement, and Enjoyment, Jennifer Barberg
The Study of Morphological Awareness for English Learners, Jane Beeninga
Flipping the Classroom: Flipped Learning and the Performance of High School Algebra 2 Students, Brett Bergeson
A Qualitative Study to Further Explore Student Perceptions of Identities and Representations within A Social Studies Classroom, Jason Blanshan
The Impact of Mindfulness on Attention and Behavior in a Kindergarten Classroom, Cheryl Bray
The Impact of Paired-Partner Reading on STAR Reading Scores, Brianna Byer
The Impact of Extracurricular Activity Participation on Student Academics and Connectedness, Carrie Carlson, Shawn Ford-Milligan, and Amy Haire
A Qualitative Study of Parental Needs in Supporting Home Literacy Environments and Child Literacy Interest, Leah Carlson
How Well Do Students Perform on A Five-Paragraph Analysis Essay When Writing Digitally Versus Handwritten?, Brittany Coryell
The Impact of Video Modeling on Middle School Students with Autism, Lisa Dudley
More Time to Play? A Study on Free-Play and its Effects on Behavior and Academics in School, Emily Edland
The Impact of Extracurricular Activity Participation on Student Academics and Connectedness, Shawn M. Ford-Milligan, Carrie L. Carlson, and Amy C. Haire
Intervention in Foundational Skills on Accelerating Reading Growth in Third Grade Students, Katie Grundstrom
The Effect of Homework Completion on Students’ Academic Performance, Morgan Gustafson
The Impact of Extracurricular Activity Participation on Student Academics and Connectedness, Amy Haire, Carrie Carlson, and Shawn Ford-Milligan
Self-efficacy in Small Group Settings, Mackenzie Heaton
The Impact of Flexible Seating on Academic Performance within an Elementary Classroom, Austin Hendershot
Intrinsic Motivation of Middle School School Students After a Global Pandemic, Erin Hengel
Phonics Based Literacy Instruction in Middle and High School Special Education, Megan Hennen
The Effect of Increased and Varied Vocabulary Instruction on Science Content Acquisition, Emmelyn King
The Impact of Trauma-Informed Professional Development on Classroom Climate, Amber Lenz
The Link Between Play and Literacy Learning in Kindergarten, Rachel Modrow
The Effect of Daily Fluency on Algebraic Procedural Fluency in Students, Osman Mohamoud
The Impact of Morning Mindfulness during the Kindergarten Math Lesson, Terri M. Moser
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Different Media to Enhance Mathematical Discourse, Kyle Och
The Impact of Problem-Based Learning on Students Critical Thinking Skills and Peer Relationships, Rebecca Ostby
The Impact of Student Cell Phones on Standardized Test Achievement in the High School English Classroom, Jackie Otway
Differentiated School-Wide Training: Strategies to Increase Student Emotion-Regulation, Savanna Patrias
The Effect of Separating Grades from Feedback on Student Motivation, Nora Rogers
Teacher Readiness to Implement Universal Social Emotional Instruction in a Rural 7-12 Grade School, Kristie Ronchetti
The Impacts of Phone Use in the High School Mathematics Classroom, Kaitlin Rubash
Engagement in Junior High Choir: The Impact of Student-to-Student Interaction, Olivia Schlotman
Improving Disciplinary Literacy in the Science Classroom with Scaffolding, Hunter Schow
The Impact of Academic Tracking and Mathematics Self-Concept on Mathematics Achievement., Kain M. Schow
News Media Literacy and Political Engagement in High School Civics Education, Elise Sperling
Meditation, Breathing, and Mindfulness Exercises and their Effectiveness on Classroom Behaviors and Management, Jessica Steeber
Effects of Phonemic Awareness and Oral Reading Fluency, Melissa Vetsch-Larson
The Impact of MTSS on Student Engagement, Jennifer Zbacnik Martin
Theses/Dissertations/Projects from 2021
Using Differentiation Instruction and Multiple Intelligences to Motivate Students, Roberta Aakhus
Empowering Learners through Habits of Mind and Personalized Pathways: An Ethnographic Study, Megan Amundson
Student Perceptions Regarding Alternate Forms of Free Time/Mindfulness, Ann Anderson
The Impact of Daily Yoga in a Kindergarten Classroom, Amanda Bennett
Attitudes and Behaviors Involved in Sustained Silent Reading, John Brumback
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected High School Student Mathematical Anxiety During Distance Learning., Ryan Christiansen
The Impact of Self-Management Skills in Elementary Classrooms, Erica Clark and Mackinzie Sorum
An Autoethnography in Jejueo Revitalization, Trevor Cook
Impact of Explicitly Teaching STEM Careers on Students’ Interest in Pursuing a STEM Career Among 8th Grade Students, Katherine Dosland
The Impact of Direct Instruction of Social and Emotional Learning Skills on Academic Achievement in the 6th Grade Classroom, Erik Ecklund
Action Research: Teachers’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Implementing Restorative Practices, Hannah Erickson
Effects of Small Group Math Interventions for Math Achievement, Brittany Folk
The Effectiveness of Teacher-led versus Technology-Based Reading Interventions, Shelby Geiser-Norgaard
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
The Impact of Inquiry-Based Professional Development on Educator Self-Efficacy, Kaia Grant