This collection features graduate projects from students in the Department of Education Graduate Program at Central Washington University.
Graduate Projects from 2008
Instructional writing strategies and tools for fourth grade teachers to guide writing instruction in all content areas, Katherine Adell Littleton
National Board Certification: A Scholarly Endeavor, Kathryn Loveless
After-School Programs and Reading Achievement, Jamie M. Mack
A Guide to Balanced Literacy—Pertaining to Reading—for the Intermediate Elementary Teacher, Meghann Finn McDonald Martin
Promoting Higher Academic Achievement Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students, Edna Morris
Increasing Academic and Behavioral Success for ADHD Students in the Primary Classroom, Sandra Kay Munoz
Teaching Washington State History through the Arts: A Curricular Guide, Rebekah Norgard
Instructional Models and Strategies for Language Acquisition and Literacy, Sheri Ann Ruiz
Redefining the Apartheid of American History: A Middle School History Curriculum, John Scott Sandberg
An Integrated Nutrition Unit for Half-Day Kindergarten, Erin Spencer
Student Government: Developing a Student Government in an Urban Elementary School, Nicole Lenee Sykes
A Model for the Integration of Writing across Fourth Reading Curriculum, Barbara Mae Truchon
Motivating Students: Identifying and Motivating Reluctant Learners to Reach Their Academic Potential, Kim Yeager
Graduate Projects from 2007
An Opportunity Gap: Focusing on the Issue of Boys’ Underachievement in School Literacy, Whitney Ann Cromwell
A Guide to the Identification and Use of Field Trips and Guest Speakers-Pertaining to U.S. History-for the Seattle Area Social Studies Teachers, Jesse Daniel Flajole
A Poetry Unit for Middle School Students, Dana Louise Longmire
Once Upon a Time: A Model Literature Based Approach to Teaching Social Studies in Early Childhood, Kristi Louisa Martone
Enrichment Curriculum for Third Grade Mathematically Gifted Students, Brooke Anne McAllister
Phonemic Awareness: The Nature and Role in Reading Acquisition, Toni Michelle Paganelli
The Design and Implementation of an International Day Project to Foster Cultural Awareness and a Global Perspective in Tukwila Elementary School, Zakariya Salim Palsha
Integrating the WASL into the High School Algebra Curriculum, Kent Stafford Pearsons
Repeated Reading to Improve Oral Reading Fluency, Loretta Lynn Powers
Effect of Movement Activities on Student Engagement: A Handbook of Movement Activities for Elementary Teachers, Leanne Kaye Procter
A Student Teaching Manual for the Preservice Student Teacher, Alecia L. Rochelle
Improving Reading Acquisition in Elementary Boys, Rachel Ann Stork
A Personalized Art Curriculum That Promotes Art Advocacy, Nicole Marie Walters
A Guidebook of Resources and Interactive Literacy Activities for Use by Parents with Primary Students, Cheryl Ann Youngblood
Graduate Projects from 2006
Using Literature Circles to Engage Students with Informational Texts, Theresa Marie Anderson
A Parent Handbook of Reading and Writing Activities for Continued Literacy Development in the Home, Lisa Annette Bangs
Standards Based Interactive Bilingual Math Centers for the Kindergarten Classroom, Laura Berge
Incorporating Nonfiction into the Primary Grades: A Handbook for K-2 Teachers, Mandee D. Burton
Moving Past Oppression to Empowerment: A Framework for Infusion of Positive Historical Attributes of Diverse Populations in High School United States History Curriculum, Grifan Inglis Cayce
A Series of Teacher Inservice Workshops: Teaching Comprehension Using Informational Text with Intermediate Students, Tracy Lynn Denney
When Am I Ever Going to Use This? A Mathematics Investigation Involving Animals, Nicole Lynn Drake
The Effectiveness of Student Led Conferencing in an Intermediate Setting, Mindy Fitterer
A Parent Information Guide for Assisting Their Child with the Transition to High School, Wendi Frank
Passport to success: a handbook of strategic parental involvement practices for dual language teachers and administrators., Leslie Nadine Hartley
A Handbook of Strategic Parental Involvement Practices for Dual Language Teachers and Administrators, Leslie Nadine Hartley Holmes
A 5-stage cross-cultural reentry training model: proactive curriculum and training guide for exchange organization representatives, sponsor teachers a, Stacey Anne Howell
Effective Letter Identification Activities for K-1 Children: A Handbook for Teachers, LuAnn Nicole Jensen
Leaving Home: A Handbook for Teachers to Promote Critical Thinking, Leanne Molly Luehrs
A Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Curriculum for Secondary Biology Teachers, Raquel Georgina Martinez
Motivating the Reluctant 9th Grade Reader in the English Classroom: An Educator's Guide, Christine Murphy
Fostering Academic Achievement for Out-of-home Students in Transition, Valory Porter
Fostering academic achievement for out-of-home students in transition., Valory Porter
Implementing Reading Response Logs in an Intermediate Classroom to Increase Student Interest and Comprehension, Carrie Winegar Risley
The Prevention of Bullying Curriculum and Pamphlet for St. Philomena School, A'ndria Marie Salcedo
Third Grade Library Power!, Kristen Joan Scott
Using Pop Culture and Media Together with Effective Literacy Instruction: A Teacher's Tool Kit for Selah H.S. Read Write Class, Stephanie Marie Sevigny
Instructional Writing Strategies for the Secondary Teacher: A Handbook to Guide Content Area Teachers Implementing Writing into Curriculum, Cathy S. Thompson
Short term math program for grades 8-10., Gabrielle Rebecca Veit
Project Grow: A Plan to Grow an Edible Garden in a Poverty-affected School to Improve Parent Involvement and Increase Student Knowledge of Nutrition, Wendy Michelle Wickersham
Graduate Projects from 2005
Create a Successful Homework Partnership Program: A Professional Development Workshop for Teachers to Maximize Benefits of Homework Assignments, Terri M. Anderson
The Relationship between Teen Mothers and Academic Achievement, Nichole M. Archer
Animals and Biographies: Integrated Units for Third/Fourth Looped Classes, Kimberly Lynn Bonsen
Curriculum Design to Teach High School Students: How to Pull Evidence from Text, Karen Marie Hughes Bray
A Technology Integrated Curriculum for an 8th Grade History/Civics Class, Kathy Colleen Chavez
Gender Differences in Student Learning: A Review of the Literature from the Neuroscience and Psychology Perspectives, Noreen Ann Clark
Development of an Implementation Guide for Literature Circles from Teacher Led to Student Led in an Upper Elementary Classroom, Brandon C. DeBritz
Development of an implentation guide for literature circles from teacher led to student led in an upper elementary classroom., Brandon C. DeBritz
Balanced Literacy through the Use of a Progressive Daily Message in a Kindergarten Classroom, N. Elizabeth DeBritz
Meaningful, Motivating Library Lessons that Matter to Students in Grade Four, Karen Louise-Bjorling Felch
Using Music as a Classroom Tool, Gail Foreman
ESOL/ESL adult learners: a curriculum guide for teachers., Julia L. Galbreath
Dual Language: It's Effectiveness and How it Impacts Learning With Regards to Science Taught Thematicly in Elementary, Elsa J. Gonzalez
Imbedding New Technologies into Current Practice: A Guide for Administrators of Physical Education, Thomas J. Haeck
Hands-On Activities to be Implemented Within a Title I/LAP Math Program, Margaret Rae Hancock
A Model Service-Learning Curriculum for Rainier Beach High School, Seattle, Washington, M. Karen Harrington
"Beating the Odds": How Bi-Lingual Hispanic Students Work Through Adversity to Become High Achieving Students, Mark Hassinger
Serving Students with Asperger Syndrome in the General Education Classroom, Jennifer Dawn Hendricks
Effective Reading Strategies that Enhance Reading Comprehension for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Angela Erin Hinkle
Compacting intermediate elementary math for high-readiness students, Vanessa Michelle Karlsson
A Motivational Strategy That Accommodates Middle School Special Education Students: Achieving Academic Success, Susan J. Koempel
Integrating Award Winning Literature into a Constructivist Based Middle School Mathematics Curriculum, Michael Douglas Martone
The Benefits of Bibliotherapy: Textsets and Accompanying Guides for Students and Teachers, Angela Lee Maurina
A Manual for Transitioning Students with Disabilities into Post High School, John McDonald
Factors of a Low-SES Household: What Aids Academic Achievement, Allison Ann Milne
Teaching Reading Effectively to Low Level Readers, Shawna Antonia Moore
Second language acquisition through reading, comprehensible input, limited grammar and cultural study: a handbook for the secondary language teacher., Judith A. Willis Nicolai
Behavior Management Manual for Asa Mercer Middle School, John L. Paloy
Elementary Spanish Language Instruction, Norma Leticia Peralez
Toolkit for Assistance with the Emergent Reader, Theresa Joanne Phelps
Building Family Partnerships: A Series of Workshops Focusing on Russian Family Involvement, Mark Christopher Pittrof
Preventing Plagiarism in the High School, Robin Brooke Rushing
Manual for the small school conversion of Evergreen High School., Michael T. Sita
Service learning manual for Coupeville High School., Kenneth J. Stange
Creating a Small Learning Academy at My. Rainier High School, Gerald A. Turner
Educating and Transitioning Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders: A Working Manual for Teachers, Counselors and Administrators, Alessandra Whitehall
Second Language Acquisition through Reading, Comprehensible Input, Limited Grammar, and Cultural Study: A Handbook for the Secondary Language Teacher, Judith A. Willis-Nicolai
Graduate Projects from 2004
The Periodic Table of the Elements, Michael A. Bailey
A Model Faculty Handbook to Promote a Shared Vision and a Collaborative School Culture, Nadine D. Betts
Aiding Non-Reading Spanish Speaking Adults with Worksource Orientation and Usage Through Low-level Spanish Reading Workshops, Amy Claussen
Physical Fitness and Student Academic Performance: A Handbook of Fitness Activities for Elementary Teachers, Meghann Dunn-Gomez
A Web Design Curriculum for At-Risk Students, Aurelio Garcia Jr.
[A Library Policy Manual for Selah School District libraries, Selah, Washington], Roberta Jean Gustafson