Browsing School of Education (SoE) by Type "Thesis"
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The effects of no child left behind policy on gifted education in the United States, Kansas and a midwestern suburban school
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)While its intent is commendable, the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has created a less than desirable learning environment for our nation‟s gifted children. NCLB has mandated all students achieve a level of proficiency ... -
The effects of reader’s theater on 6th grade students’ fluency, comprehension, and reading attitude
(2006-05)Improving students’ reading fluency is a major challenge heard throughout many classrooms, and identified by the National Reading Panel. Several research studies indicate that one way to improve fluency is through reader’s ... -
The effects of reading comprehension with indvidualizing vocabulary and fluency strategies to third grade students scoring below the first quartile
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)After pre assessing students in a third grade classroom, the researcher noted four students, scoring below the 20th Percentile on the reading portion of the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) exam, fall, 2008, in a ... -
Effects of rhythmic movements on students’ behaviors, emotions and academic growth
(Wichita State University, 2010-05)This study investigated the effects of rhythmic movements on students' behaviors, emotions, and academic growth. The study concentrated on a fourth grade class from a Title 1 building, where the majority of students came ... -
The effects of self-questioning on comprehension of expository text and development of content writing with second grade students
(2006-05)The effects of instruction in self-questioning skills on comprehension of expository text and on ideas and content and organization traits in writing were explored. The expository reading and writing performance of 19 ... -
The effects of sensory integration intervention on the reduction of maladaptive behaviors in high school students with autism
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)A single-case experimental design with multiple baseline reversal was conducted to determine the effects of sensory integration intervention on the reduction of maladaptive behaviors in high school students with autism. ... -
The effects of taking structured movement breaks on the algebra achievement of gifted fifth graders
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)Students experiencing mental fatigue while pursuing high levels of achievement may refocus attention, gain cognitive benefits, and increase achievement by taking breaks from class work. In this quantitative study, two types ... -
The effects of the personal success plan by Renzulli Learning on the achievement of seventh grade students with giftedness
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)This study tested a method for increasing student achievement in a seventhgrade gifted classroom. Literature on underachievement supports various methods for avoiding underachievement, including developing interests, ... -
The effects of video self modeling on social skills with high school students with autism
(Wichita State University, 2011-12)Students with autism spectrum disorder face many hardships and struggles in life. Video self-modeling appears to be one educational tool that will help to provide the necessary tools for students to be successful, decreases ... -
An examination of the use of the token economy in reducing behaviors in an adolescent with autism spectrum disorder
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of the token economy system in reducing physical aggression, property destruction, and disruptive talk in an adolescent diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The ... -
The first year impact of a professional learning community on low achieving 7th and 8th grade students
(2006-05)The purpose of this study was to measure the impact on low achieving learners within the first year implementation of a professional learning community in a large suburban middle school located in the Midwest. Interventions ... -
Grouping in a time of globalization: the effects of heterogeneous grouping and peer evaluations on the reciprocal teaching process in the secondary English classroom
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)This study reports the results of research done in three ninth grade English classrooms during a four week unit on Romeo and Juliet. The research focuses on the independent variables of ability grouping and evaluation ... -
The impact on computational fluency through instruction in number sense
(Wichita State University, 2008-05)In a second grade classroom in an urban school district in the Midwest, there was a lack of number sense in the students’ mathematics skills. District common assessments were given quarterly and each quarter the standard ... -
Impacting attitudes towards reading in the second grade classroom: a reading role model intervention
(Wichita State University, 2012-07)This research attempted to determine whether students’ attitudes towards reading are linked to reading achievement, and whether the presence of reading role models within the classroom can help increase positive attitudes ... -
Integrating math and language arts in the classroom: a study on the effectiveness of math journals on language skills needed to solve word problems for third graders learning English as a second language
(Wichita State University, 2012-07)The contemporary American elementary classroom is comprised of a more diverse student population than has ever been seen before. The strong emphasis of mastery in language arts and mathematics at the elementary level as ... -
Integration of technology into the teaching of social studies to 11th grade students in a Midwestern urban high school
(Wichita State University, 2008-05)This study gathered data on how teachers integrated instructional technology into the teaching of social studies to 11th grade students in a Midwestern urban high school. A questionnaire, interviews and observations were ... -
Let's see the facts: The effects of text mapping on comprehension and visual representation of expository text with fourth-grade students
(Wichita State University, 2013-05)Despite the importance of expository text in the daily lives of students and adults, the amount of time actually devoted to explicit comprehension instruction of nonfiction text is often not enough for students to gain an ... -
Literature circles in the high school setting: an inquiry from comprehension to synthesis
(2006-05)The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of literature circles in a high school English classroom setting. Specifically, the purpose of this is to determine if literature circles improve reading comprehension ... -
Meaningful literacy: how multimodal literacy engages all learners
(Wichita State University, 2017-05)There is a strong divide between the literacies educators are teaching students in the classroom and the twenty-first century literacy skills students need. While the definition for literacy is constantly changing it ... -
Modern learning: Quizlet in the social studies classroom
(Wichita State University, 2011-05)This study evaluated the effects of technology on the performance of high school students with learning disabilities in a resource room to increase skills of learning new vocabulary that is linked to standards within ...