Browsing UWRF Graduate Research Papers by Title
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Effects of creating a news broadcast on the prosody of four students with developmental disabilities
(2010-05-04)The goal of this study was to examine what effect creating a news broadcast would have on the prosody of two students diagnosed with autism and two students diagnosed with Down syndrome. Students produced seven news ... -
Effects of explicit word study instruction and the effects on students spelling
(2025)Spelling instruction has been an area of literacy that has always interested me. Some students can be great readers while also struggling in their knowledge of how the spelling system works. Being a teacher in the upper ... -
The Effects of Handwork on Montessori Elementary Students
(2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of handwork (defined as sewing, knitting, crocheting, weaving, etc.) on elementary aged children. Working with our hands provides opportunities to develop physical ... -
The Effects of Modeled Invented Spelling
(2021-05-03)This qualitative study examines how a kindergarten teacher uses invented spelling to model productive struggle in interactive writing lessons in order to improve student independence in writing unknown words during ... -
The Effects of Participating in the Livestock Project on the Development of Life Skills in 4-H Youth
(2019-06-10)Participating in the 4-H livestock project can benefit 4-H members by providing opportunities for growth and development through hands-on experiences. 4-H alumni and parents of 4-H youth also recognize the benefits gained ... -
Effects of physical activity on academic performance
(2015-03-02)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get one hour or more of physical activity every day (www.cdc.gov, 1). In the past, forcing children and young adults to get an adequate bout of physical ... -
The Effects of Physical Activity Prior to the Morning Work Period
(2024)This study was designed to examine the effects of physical activity before the morning work period in a Montessori classroom. The study aimed to explore Maria Montessori's concept of the whole child, with a specific focus ... -
Effects of Positive Behavior Intervention through Grace and Courtesy on an Upper Elementary Classroom Community
(2017-11-11)Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. ... -
Effects of Practical Life Activities on Executive Function Skills in Upper Elementary Montessori Students
(2016-06-04)An increasing body of research exists correlating executive function skills (EFs) with academic skills. This action research explored the development of executive function skills through the introduction of practical ... -
The Effects of Practical Life Activities on Penmanship and Fine Motor Skills
(2021-06-11)Penmanship is more than just a practiced skill. The research states that it is an integral part of brain processing and learning development both mentally and physically. The purpose of this action research study is to ... -
Effects of Practical Life Exercises on Fine Motor Development in a Montessori Children’s House Classroom
(2017-11-11)This action research project examined the effect of Montessori Practical Life exercises on kindergarteners’ and pre-kindergarteners’ fine motor development. Fine motor skills have been linked to academic and social/emotional ... -
The Effects of Providing Literacy Materials on the Home Literacy Environment
(2021-04-23)The amount of instructional time teachers have with students is very limited. Many students and families do not engage in literacy activities outside of the classroom environment. The purpose of this case study was to ... -
Effects of Representational Lessons on Standardized Math Test Scores
(2023)This study reviews the Concrete, Representational, Abstract (CRA) methodology as it pertains to teaching mathematics in a lower elementary Montessori classroom with the primary focus on the incorporation of representational ... -
The Effects of Representational Math in a Montessori Classroom
(2016-06-04)This Action Research Study is designed to evaluate the effect of integrating representational math in the Montessori classroom during mathematical instruction and practice. In comparative studies, Montessori students have ... -
Effects of sensory experiences on science literacy learning and retention
(2013-12-05)Our senses help shape how we behave and react to our environment. They also provide input about our environment and help us encode what we learn into our memory. Much of the knowledge that we receive through visual, oral, ... -
The Effects of Sight Word Development Using Technology and Best Practices
(2021-04-19)In this action research study, I measured students’ ability to read and spell high-frequency words, then completed twelve lessons and activities using technology to support learning. Students used Seesaw to manipulate ... -
The Effects of Starting the Day in Greenspace on Lower Elementary Students
(2024)The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of students starting their day in greenspace. The researcher collected data from 28 participants aged six to nine, regarding their executive functioning, productivity, ... -
Effects of Strategically Designed Professional Development Experiences on Teacher Perceptions of Response to Interventions Tier I Instructional Strategies
(2015-06-15)The purpose of this research study was to determine the effects of strategically designed professional experiences on teacher perceptions of use of Tier I Response to Intervention instructional strategies. This study was ... -
The Effects of the Natural Environment and Classroom On-Task Behavior
(2018-10-15)This Action Research Study is designed to evaluate the effect that brief exposure to the natural environment every day before class has on classroom on-task behavior. In comparative studies, nature has shown to have a ... -
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 ...