Browsing UW-Superior Masters Theses by Title
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Being Blind to Agenda-Setting: A Reporter's Journey
(2014-05)Various studies have shown that the news media can set the agenda for what issues the public thinks about, along with how they should think about them, which could lead to significant consequences in both positive and ... -
Bloody Savages/White Invaders: Images of the Other in Non-Native and Native Art
(2011)Europeans, from the time of their first arrival in the Americas, documented the New World inhabitants and their "strange" customs via drawings, etchings, and paintings. These invariably inaccurate and stereotypical images ... -
Building resiliency in at-risk youth using art therapy
(2012-12)Surviving adolescence can be one of the most difficult stages of life most people go through. The adolescent years mark the final turning point before becoming an adult and as exciting as that may sound to many prepubescent ... -
Children With Anxiety And Trauma: How Can Art Therapy Be Beneficial To Children Who Are Experiencing Anxiety As a Result of Trauma?
(University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2019-05)Art therapy is a process that can help children that are struggling with anxiety as a result of trauma. The art acts as a communication tool that can lead to further discussion based upon the subject created and the process ... -
A Comparative Study of Folklore from Chinese Culture and Western Cultures
(2013-05-24)Folklore, a genre of children's literature, is always considered as one of the most mysterious and interesting genres. Folklore is defined as stories that originated orally and have no authors. Given these qualities, ... -
A Comparative Study of Literacy Achievement of Kindergarten Students at Pike Lake Elementary School who Enroll in Alternating Full Day Kindergarten Versus Full Day Kindergarten
(2012)A Comparative Study of Literacy Achievement of Kindergarten Students at Pike Lake Elementary School who Enroll in Alternating Full Day Kindergarten Versus Full Day Kindergarten. -
Connection of Reading Motivation and Comprehension: Elementary Teachers' Beliefs and Perceptions
(2015-09)The purpose of the study is to interview elementary classroom teachers to determine to what extent they believe or perceive there is a connection between increased reading motivation and comprehension growth. The researcher ... -
Cross Age/Cross Disability Peer Tutoring: a Strategy for Math Instruction
(2012-12)Finding the most successful method for helping students with special needs learn and excel in the least restrictive environment is a mission of school districts and special education programs. A guiding objective has been ... -
De-escalation Techniques for students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
(2012)This study proposes to look for a relationship between the de-escalation techniques and the amount and severity of aggressive behaviors in students who have an Emotional/Behavioral Disorder. The Crisis Prevention intervention ... -
Differentiated Instruction in Secondary Mathematics
(2014-08)Response to Intervention (RtI) is a framework used to increase student performance by continuously monitoring student progress and then differentiating instruction to meet students' needs (Minnesota Department of Education, ... -
Educators' Confidence: Social Justice
(University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2021-05-04)The study addressed three problems related to social justice education (SJE): inconsistent vocabulary, siloed teacher education programs, and the neglect of teacher intersectionality when designing professional development. ... -
The Effects of Graphic Novels on the Reading Comprehension Scores of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
(2011)Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face several challenges in the academic setting. These students often struggle to comprehend what they have read, which makes learning difficult. The purpose of this study was ... -
The Effects of Immediate Correctness Feedback on Student Learning, Understanding, and Achievement
(2015-08)There is a national push from many directions to improve student achievement in all STEM areas. A study done by Harvard University's Program on Education Policy and Governance (HuffPost, 2012) found that the United States ... -
The Effects of Student Discipline on School Climate in a School Using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
(2011)This study examines the school climate of a rural school using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. -
The Effects of Teaching Reading Explicitly to Students with a Learning Disability in Reading
(2014)Students with a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in reading are not closing the skill gap and substantially increasing their reading ability before leaving high school. This study will examine the effect of explicit ... -
Experiences of Mothers with Invisible Illnesses
(2018-07-12)With research lacking in the area of mothers coping with invisible, chronic illnesses, this research explored the obstacles that mothers may face with an invisible illness, and how this may affect the everyday lives of ... -
Formal Exhibition
(2013-05-17)This paper examines surface and glaze exploration within ceramic sculpture. By using wheel and hand building techniques to make the foundation of forms, graduate student Brianna Deterling experimented with the surface and ... -
FRIDA KAHLO: An Exploration of Art Themes and Symbols
(2012)This thesis is an exploration of the symbolism and themes in the artwork of Frida Kahlo. It examines and interprets Frida Kahlo's artworks on a more intimate level. The thesis explores the many self-portraits of the artist, ... -
From Darkness to Light: Art Therapy for Homeless Women with Co-occurring Opioid Use Disorder
(University of Wisconsin-Superior, 2019-05)This paper discusses the importance of art therapy for homeless women with opioid addiction. It details the importance of aspects such as mindfulness-based relapse prevention, art therapy and mindfulness, spirituality, ... -
General Education Teachers' Attitudes Towards Inclusion
(2015-05)Knowing general education teachers attitudes towards inclusion is crucial to a successful inclusion program. Factors that influence positive and negative attitudes must be identified so changes can be made. This study ...