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The Office of Graduate Studies oversees all aspects of graduate programs for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The graduate programs offered include: Master of Art degree in TESOL, Master of Business Administration; Master of Science degrees in Agricultural Education and Communicative Disorders; Master of Science in Education degrees in Counseling, Elementary Education (Initial Certification), Professional Development, Reading, School Psychology, and Secondary Education (Mathematics - Post-Certification); and an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology.
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STEM Integration in the Montessori Early Childhood Classroom
(2020)In today’s world of education, there is a growing interest and emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) concepts in the classroom. Montessori education is well known for its hands-on, student-direct ... -
Background Music in a Montessori Classroom: Does Music Help Children Focus During the Work Cycle in an Early Childhood Montessori Classroom?
(2020)This action research project was created to study the different behaviors (focused and unfocused) that occurred when different types of music were played in the background of an early childhood Montessori classroom. The ... -
From Perinatal Through Preschool: Empathy in the First Plane of Development
(2020)The development of empathy in early childhood contributes to moral development, which affects justice and ultimately, society. This research team contends, corroborated by the most current evidence available in this field ... -
Application of Olfactory Stimuli in a Children's House Montessori Classroom
(2020)The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of olfactory stimuli using aromatherapy in an early childhood Montessori classroom. This study explores the effectiveness of essential oil in a collective ... -
Vocabulary and Teaching Strategies in a 4th Grade Classroom
(2019)As students engage in the act of reading, they struggle to make vocabulary words authentic and meaningful in their own reading experience. This action research examines how the use of a variety of teaching strategies helps ... -
A Walk in the Woods: Nature and the Practice of Mindfulness in early Childhood Education
(2019-04-29)Alongside the growing body of research on nature in education, there is a predilection for the implementation of mindfulness-based strategies in the classroom. The research on mindfulness, however, is notably limited when ... -
Impact of Daily Student Meditation on Focused Attention in a 3 to 6-year-old Montessori Classroom
(2019)A growing interest in the benefits of youth meditation has led to new research in early childhood and elementary classrooms. The results of the existing studies are promising, but the body of research is limited and does ... -
The Impact of Montessori-Trained Early Childhood Assistants on Child Engagement in Licensed Montessori Centers
(2019)This study examined the impact of Montessori training provided to Assistants in authentic Montessori schools that are operating as licensed childcare centers. The study looked at correlations between the implementation of ... -
Digital Texts and Engagement in 2nd Grade
(2019-05-08)Reading engagement is a necessity for reading instruction. If students are not engaged in their reading, they may not be able to construct meaning. Recent technological advances have allowed people to access texts in ... -
The Relationship Between Booktalks and Fourth Graders' Reading Motivation and Engagement
(2019)Motivation and engagement are influential factors in reading achievement. This action research aims to identify the relationship between booktalks and the motivation to read, as well as the influence of booktalks on genuine ... -
Supporting Independent, Social Conflict Resolution Through Social/Emotional Learning Interventions in a Montessori Classroom
(2019-05-10)Social conflict is a natural and sometimes frequent occurrence in an early childhood classroom. It is important for the teacher to prepare herself and the children for when social conflict inevitably arises. Conflict should ... -
Developing a Peaceful In-Class Mealtime for an Early Childhood Classroom
(2019-04-23)Within the Early Childhood setting, mealtimes are often fraught with high-energy, time constraints, and reminders to “talk less and eat more.” However, traditionally, a meal is a calm, social event in which the participants ... -
Empathy in Response to Diverse Children’s Literature in a Fifth Grade Classroom
(2019-05-08)This action research study examined how fifth grade students in a predominantly white community respond to children's literature that includes members of diverse communities. Following a piece of diverse children's literature ... -
Instructional Practices that Impact Reading Motivation
(2019-05-03)Reading motivation can impact a student’s desire to learn and grow as a reader. Student’s self-concept and value can influence a student’s opinion on reading and therefore have a direct connection to their reading motivation. ... -
The Relationship between Mentor Texts and Student Motivation and Engagement in Writing
(2019)Motivation and engagement play a key role in the success of students. This, in turn, influences students’ perceptions about school and about themselves. This action research study examined how mentor texts could be used ... -
Comparing 4-H Volunteer Training Perceptions Among 4-H Volunteers and Educators
(2019-01-15)Adult volunteers are an integral part of the 4-H program. Volunteers assist with all aspects of the 4-H program. Adult volunteers serve as club leaders, project leaders, chaperones, and are present at all 4-H activities. ... -
Motivating Students to Write About Their Reading in a Third Grade Classroom
(2019-05-06)One way to strengthen the reading/writing relationship and increase relevance for students is through a method called Write about Reading. When students have the ability to write about their reading, connections are enhanced ... -
Conferring with Adolescents to Improve Motivation and Engagement in Independent Reading
(2019)How can middle school teachers use conferring and a regular routine of independent reading to motivate, engage, and build the reading skills of their adolescent students? Motivation plays a critical role in the academic ... -
Using Children's Literature to Teach Character Education in a Third Grade classroom
(2019-05-10)Character education is a growing topic for today’s schools. As adults, and educators, it’s our responsibility to prepare students for adulthood by teaching them ethical citizenship through character education. Children’s ... -
Student and Educator Beliefs on an English as a Lingua Franca Classroom Framework
(2020-05-08)The ways in which students use English to communicate has evolved. Many students around the world now use English to communicate as a lingua franca with other non-native speakers. In order to meet the needs of their students ...
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