Browsing UWRF Graduate Research Papers by Title
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Importance of Studying Poetry in Lower Elementary Classroom
(2022)This project explores the importance of teaching and studying poetry in a lower elementary Montessori classroom. The purpose of the project is to examine students’ interest and involvement in reading, writing and memorizing ... -
The Importance of Writing Before Reading; How Montessori Materials and Curriculum Support This Learning Process
(2015-12-21)This action research examines the benefits of writing before reading and documents how the Montessori materials and method support students to use writing as a foundation for learning to read. During a six month period, I ... -
Improving Math Fact Fluency using Online Resources in a Virtual Upper Elementary Montessori Classroom
(2021-06-14)Math fact fluency is a problem across the United States and it affects the success of many students. Math anxiety is a very real experience and considerations are to be made for this while also seeking to help students ... -
Improving Motivation to Read and/or Write through Goal Setting
(2015-12-08)One essential component of reading and writing instruction is motivation. This study explored the impact of goal setting on motivation in reading and writing class in a fifth grade classroom in a rural community. Participants ... -
Incorporating interactive demonstration applets into the mathematics classroom
(2012-08-01)Recognizing that the incorporation of technology into the modern mathematics classroom often falls far behind the ideal, the author outlines the history and reasons for the delay and lists some of the difficulties and ... -
Incorporating peace education into the school curriculum: building empathy and self-worth while taking ownership over peace
(2014-05-05)It is time for education to become pro-active in the support of teaching peace. There is an increased need for our education system to provide the skills to help our children become successful leaders in the future. This ... -
Increasing students' love of reading
(2013-12-13)Learning to read is exciting, challenging, and sometimes difficult for young students. The literacy skills developed early in a child's education are essential for future success. Students who love to read are self-motivated ... -
Increasing the Reading Achievement of Elementary English Language Learners: The Critical Role of Oral language and Phonological Awareness in Learning to Read in a Second Language
(2017-11-14)Today, American public schools are facing a major demographic shift—the number of students from diverse ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds has dramatically grown over the past two decades. These students, many ... -
Inductive versus deductive instructional approaches: determining their effectiveness in the classroom
(2013-12-19)This study consisted of using inductive and deductive models of approach in a high school chemistry classroom to compare the effectiveness of the two instructional approaches on students' learning. Eleven students in two ... -
Influence of autonomy-supporting teaching strategies on intrinsic motivation in relation to pro-social behaviors in a Montessori primary classroom
(2014-05-16)When students behave pro-socially for extrinsic reasons, the results tend to be short-term and likely in need of constant reinforcement. However, teachers struggle with developing practical alternative strategies to ... -
Influence of gender and literature forms on literature circle engagement
(2013-11-25)This is an extension of an action research project conducted in a rural high school in western Wisconsin over the course of three months. The original project looked at literature circles and the roles that gender may ... -
Influences of play and gender on transitional writing development
(2013-11-26)Can a child sit down, pick up a pencil, and start writing? Have you ever met a child who says, ?I don?t know what to write about?? Writing is a skill that takes time to develop, a skill that a child can grasp when given ... -
Inspiring Environmental Literacy and Appreciation in an Urban Montessori Upper Elementary Classroom Without Easy Access to Nature
(2018-10-15)Environmental Education (EE) is often praised by educators as an ideal way to integrate academic curriculum, encourage the academic, emotional and social growth of students, and promote conservation of the natural ... -
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. ... -
Integrating iPads with a Student Centered Approach in a Collaborative Classroom
(2017-11-29)This project was designed to integrate 21st century technology into a technical college level mathematics classroom through the use of iPads, AirPlay, HD notes, and Desmos. I wanted to give students the ability to share ... -
Integrating Kinesthetic Learning Activities to Phonics Learning
(2021-05-17)This study examined the effects of integrating kinesthetic activities in phonics instruction for students with specific learning disabilities in the area of reading- decoding. The purpose was to see what impact could be ... -
Integrating Multimodal Writing Experiences in a Kindergarten Classroom and its Impact on Writing Enjoyment and Writing Stamina
(2025)This study investigated how multimodal writing influences motivation and overall quantity of writing in Kindergarten learners. Having compared six multimodal methods (visual, aural, linguistic, gestural, spatial, haptic ... -
Interaction of Environmental Education and Montessori Pedagogy
(2019)Research shows that environmental education and time outdoors increase social emotional, cognitive, and physical health. We know it’s important to start early and to use a holistic systems-based lens. While research is ... -
Interactive whiteboard technology in the instrumental music classroom
(2013-08-21)Interactive whiteboards, including the popular SMART Board TM, are becoming a common component of classrooms. Research indicates the use of interactive whiteboard technology in the classroom enhances student engagement, ... -
Investigating Effective Vocabulary Strategies in the Secondary Content Area Classroom
(2021-05-17)Vocabulary instruction in the science classroom is a topic of challenge for both teachers and students. The level of difficulty and complexity of the terms presents many challenges for instruction. In this investigation, ...