Browsing UWRF Graduate Research Papers by Title
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Telepractice in Speech and Language Pathology: An Investigation into its Effectiveness and Potential Barriers
(2023)The World Health Organization defines telepractice as the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related ... -
Three novel science activities relating to the structure of the atom, bioinformatics, and the denaturation of protein
(2013-05-06)This paper describes three novel activities that were designed to teach difficult scientific concepts to a wide age range of students (7th through 11th grade). The subject of the three activities include the structure of ... -
Time in Nature and Its Impact on Classroom Focus
(2025)The first part of this action research was designed to assess the benefits of time in nature on classroom focus and productivity. Data were collected by the teacher-researcher through observation and recording productive ... -
Time Spent Outdoors in Early Childhood Montessori Classroom: Its Effects on Self-Regulation
(2024)This study examined the effects of time spent outdoors on self-regulation in the context of the early childhood Montessori classroom. We examined literature and research related to outdoor education throughout history ... -
Time-on-task during independent reading: the effect of the use of iPads on student accountability and time-on-task
(2013-12-02)Independent reading within the classroom literacy block is an important aspect of learning to read and may be effective if the time is used well. With the introduction of new literacies due to access to e-readers, iPods, ... -
To what degree will learning to use context clues impact students' reading comprehension scores?
(2011-12-22)Teachers of English Learners (EL) are continually looking for ways to improve their students' reading comprehension. This action research focuses on improving learners' English reading comprehension by teaching students ... -
To What Extent Can Modifications of Montessori Lessons Impact Classroom Engagement?
(2025)The purpose of this study was to explore the impact on classroom engagement among Montessori primary students when modifications were made to Montessori lessons and the use of materials. Key components of the research ... -
Together in One Spirit: The Effects of a Montessori Classroom Team’s Spiritual Preparation on Classroom Harmony
(2023)The purpose of this study is to explore the spiritual preparation process of a classroom team and its effects on the adults and children in the classroom. It aimed to identify traits and behaviors of leaders and ... -
Transnational Teaching in the Induction Years
(2021-09-23)Teachers working transnationally continue to become more common with globalization, connecting teachers from different countries worldwide. However, successfully navigating the process of moving one’s life and career ... -
Typing as a Practical Life Skill to Improve Writing Efficacy in the Secondary Montessori Classroom
(2017-11-14)In a world where typing is still the main form of electronic communication, students at an urban Montessori public middle school do not receive formal typing training. This study was designed to examine the effects of ... -
University of Wisconsin-River Falls faculty and staff homeowner perceptions of energy and water conserving measures
(2012-09-21)The purpose of this study is to gather perceptions for University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) faculty and staff who are homeowners on their decisions to conserve energy and water. Sustainability is a high priority in ... -
Usefulness of seminar library to influence effective Socratic seminars
(2015-05-13)This research project revolved around the importance of Socratic seminars in Montessori middle schools. The goal was to establish an online seminar library for the teachers at Parkway Montessori Middle School, which included ... -
Using a modified reciprocal teaching approach with first-graders to impact comprehension
(2013-12-19)A key component to teaching successful readers is to create a strong foundation of comprehension skills. One research-based method of comprehension instruction is Reciprocal Teaching (RT). RT has been proven effective at ... -
Using AI for Writing Instruction for English Learners
(2024)The use of AI in education has been a pressing topic across academia worldwide ever since the creation of ChatGPT back in 2022. Some institutions are shying away from allowing students to use AI, while others are still ... -
Using book talks and choice to increase reading motivation
(2015-05-11)The purpose of this action research was to show how book talks and student choice can have an impact on students' motivation to read. A book talk is when a teacher or student tells the class a little bit about the book ... -
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 ... -
Using Choice to Influence Reading Motivation
(2017-11-14)This study focused on the impact of choice in regards to reading motivation in a rural Wisconsin middle school classroom. As the research suggests, choice in reading material is one way to increase student reading ... -
Using dynamic written corrective feedback to improve pre-university ESL students' written accuracy
(2013-12-17)Producing linguistically accurate writing is a major challenge for English as a Second Language (ESL) students, but it is an essential skill for their success in university-level classes and in their future professional ... -
Using Emoji as a higher Order Support for EL Summary Writing
(2022)To become successful summary writers, English Learner high school students need to be explicitly taught inferencing that allows them to develop the necessary higher-order thinking skills necessary for academic success. ELs ... -
Using games from the television game show "Minute to Win It" to increase students interests, engagement and knowledge in probability and statistics
(2013-02-13)Student interest and engagement is an important piece to increase learning. Motivating students is one of the biggest struggles for educators, and taking a motivational experience and linking it to meaningful learning is ...