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School of Education Master's Theses: 2020 - 2025

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This page contains theses submitted by students for graduation from the Master's program of the AQ School of Education from 2020 - 2025. Older theses are available here.

2025 Theses

Project-Based Learning and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy: A Collaborative Approach to Improve Student Engagement and Academic Success in High School Sciences
by Brent Besemer
UDL and Pyramid Model in PreK
by Sarah Beyer
Setting the Stage with Social Studies: How Integrating Theater Can Deepen Understanding of Core Subjects
by Rob Bruce-Karel
Teacher Burnout and Engagement: Support for and Utilization of Teacher Benefits and Time Off
by Meghan Cappon
Effective Teaching Methods: What Improves Language Proficiency for MLL Students
by Selenia Culajay
Improving Equity in Mathematics Through Differentiated Math Instruction in the Fourth Grade Classroom
by Maura Davis
The Role of Student-Paraprofessional Relationships on Classroom Outcomes for Students Receiving Special Education Services
by Stacy Fellows
From Playback to Push Forward: How Multimodal Feedback Fueled Writing Growth
by Carolyn Hills
Using an Adapted Readers' Theater as a Scaffold for Mathematics Vocabulary Instruction
by Tiffany Hirdes
The Effects of Music-Based Learning on Language Acquisition and Vocabulary Retention
by Nathan LaBelle
Implementation of STEM Integration Education in High School Chemistry
by Marcy Spearow
Fun in the Middle School Social Studies Classroom Positively Impacts Learning
by Trevor Thiebaut
Number Talks: Promoting Mathematical Thinking in a Kindergarten Classroom
by Emma Urbanski

2023 Theses

Assessing Collaborative Learning to Increase Student Collaboration in High School Science
by Taylor Bogardus
COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies and Impact on Teacher Mental Health
by Lisa A. Britten
Culturally Responsive Teaching: A teaching pedagogy to support the academic success of middle-grade students
by Tracy Peterson
Culturally Responsive Teaching Supplement for Preschool Curricula
by Paula M. Rodriguez
The Effectiveness of Technology Programming Versus Hands-On Activities to Acquire Mastery Level in Basic Addition and Subtraction Facts
by Karli Simon
Encouraging Motivation: Teaching Strategies for Multilingual Learners
by Ruth Joanna Verburg
Developing Reader Identity in Secondary English Education Students
by Ingrid Vredevoogd

2021 Theses

Essential Training and Support for ECSE Inclusion Preschool Teachers
by Amanda Archambault
Purposeful Social and Emotional Learning In An Elementary Classroom
by Allie Brown
Effect of Teaching Practices on High School Students' Reading Motivation
by Jonathan Den Houter
Job Satisfaction During the Pandemic: A Preliminary Study
by Julie Gaines
Mathematics Instruction to Address Student Efficacy, Student Motivation, Student Ownership of their Mathematical Thinking and Writing
by Erin Winter Kapolka
The Influence of Place-Based Education, Museum Pedagogy, and Design Thinking in a Mastery and Competency-Based Learning Environment
by Lindsay Lane
Reading Development and the Importance of Phonological Awareness
by Elizabeth Mascorro
Reading Conferences: A Strategy-focused intervention to improve students’ view of their reading
by Krista Mead
Distance Learning Communication in Alternative Education: A Case Study
by Justin Noordhoek
Student Empowerment in the Morning Meeting and its Impact on Classroom Community
by Melanie Schmidt
The Impact of Social-Emotional Lessons on Students’ Perceptions of Self and the Classroom
by Kelsey Sherrod
The Impact of Physical Activity on School-Aged Children
by Amanda Williams

2024 Theses

Developing foundational reading skills and motivation with social-emotional learning in elementary students with disabilities
by Kate Antor DeLeo
Classroom Environment Impact on Kindergarten Math Mindsets
by Traci Conrad
The Disappearance of Black Male Elementary Teachers: An Autoethnography
by DeSamuel D. Curtis
Self-Regulation and Academic Achievement
by Kendra Jongsma
Teaching Socio-Emotional Skills in the Classroom: Its Impact on Students’ Motivation and Ability to Identify Their Own Strengths, Obstacles, and Coping Strategies
by Amanda Maurer
Investigating Educators’ Perceptions on the Impacts of Using Facility Dogs in Elementary Classrooms
by Samuel Preston
Taking Time to TAKE CARE of the CARETAKER
by Marian Russell
English, Emails, and Enthusiasm: How Goal Setting and Reflection lead to Academic Success
by Elizabeth Schoof
The Use of Historically Responsive Teaching and Literature to Increase Student Engagement and Language Arts Skills
by Meghan Shannon
Diverse Gamification Used to Enhance Differentiation to Improve Students’ Learning Engagement
by Seok Sim
Zen den space and mindful activities offer kindergarten students a way to regulate their emotions
by Linda Slotegraaf
Dyscalculia Scaffolds’ Impact on Student Self-Efficacy
by Erik West

2022 Theses

Academic Support Teacher "Elementary:" Supporting teacher needs in and out of the classroom
by Margaret Besson
Movement in the Classroom
by Stephanie Darrow
Social Emotional Learning in a Science Classroom
by Brooke Francisco
Secondary Teacher Influence on Females in STEM Careers
by Tara Lafferty
Drawing it Out: Using a Mathematical Framework in a Bilingual Classroom
by Nydia Morin
The Selection of Multicultural Literature for Reading Instruction Among Elementary School Teachers in Kentwood, Michigan
by Rebecca Rogers
Math Talks in Kindergarten
by Barbara Trotter
Effective Scaffolds for Reading Grade Level Texts at a Tier 1 Level
by Elizabeth Vanderkamp
Student-Centered Gamification in Middle School Social Studies
by Brent VanEnk
Dual Language Education: An Autoethnography
by Nayeli Venegas

2020 Theses

The Effects of Explicit Visual Vocabulary Strategies to Improve Spanish Early Literacy Skills in Kindergarten
by Elena Andrade
The Effects of Recess on Behavior in Middle School
by Lindsay Brelinski
Teachers’ Perception of Safety in Regards to School Security Measures
by Sean Briggs
Nutritional Impact on Academic Performance of Elementary Aged Students
by Brittany Dietz
Origins of Dual Language / Immersion Programs in Michigan
by Samantha Gibson
Grading Practices and Their Impacts on Student Motivation and Achievement
by Addie Goff
Outdoor Learning and Physical Activity Connections to Social, Cognitive, Academic, and Psychomotor Skills
by Jolyn Graham-Gillis
Developmental Kindergarten in Today’s Public Schools
by Allison Kolean
Self Analysis of Teacher Talk
by Aline Le
Effects of Intentional Academic Vocabulary Instruction on Receptive and Expressive Language on Second Grade Students in Low-Income Schools and English Language Learners
by Charon Leal
The Power of Data: A study of the effects of organization, analyzation, and impact on student achievement
by Nicole Ludwig
Catholic Schools and Parent Choice: What Motivates Parents to Choose Catholic Schools?
by Ashley Messier
The Investigation of Remediation Strategies for English Language Learner Math Students
by Samantha Parks
Parent Involvement in Early Education: Using Technology to Build Family-School Connections
by Abbey Shotwell
Mandatory Reassessments to Gain Proficiency in the Classroom
by Kurt Steiner