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Masters In Teaching

Procedure for submitting THESES to the LIBRARY (March 2010)

Series: Masters Theses

1995 Degrees Granted

MIT 1995

TITLE

The Effects pf Alcohol on the Classroom: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects

 

1999 Degrees Granted

MIT 1999

TITLE

  • Dropout Prevention Strategies: What Works?
  • Portfolio Assessment: Individual Classrooms and Wide-Scale Applications
  • Cooperative Learning: A Review of Classroom Teaching Strategies

 

2002 Degrees Granted

MIT WINTER 2002

TITLE

The Effects of a Multicultural Curriculum and Prejudice Reduction Education Addressing Racial and Ethnic Diversity on K-12 Students

2003 Degrees Granted

MIT 2003

TITLE

Incorporating Afrocentric Curriculum for K-12 African American Students
Critical Multicultural Science Education: Dilemmas, Challenges, and Opportunities

2004 Degrees Granted

MIT WINTER 2004

TITLE

  • Environmental Education to Sustainability Education: Effective and Inclusive Strategies for Teaching to All Elementary Students. (Ebook, Single Spaced PDF)
  • Effects of Animals in the Classroom on Children.
  • What is the Pedagogical Role of the Doll?: Sensitive and Effective Uses of the Doll Pre-school through Adolescence.

2005 Degrees Granted

(No 2005 theses have been digitized. This service is done on a request basis)

AUTHOR

TITLE

Hip-Hop and Adolescence: The effects of popular culture media on adolescent identity development.

2006 Degrees Granted

(No 2006 theses have been digitized. This service is done on a request basis)

AUTHOR

TITLE

2007 Degrees Granted

AUTHOR

TITLE

Agren, Kathleen

Teaching for Thinking: Critical Thinking in Diverse Secondary Social Studies Classrooms

Ainsworth, Karyn

Effective Classroom Practices to Support the English Literacy Development of Primary Aged Bilingual Students

Anderson, Julia

The Role of Storytelling and Personal Narrative in Cognitive, Moral, and Oral Language Development
Bawn, Susan The Effects of Cooperative Learning on Learning and Engagement
Bowden, Mark What are effects of interdisciplinary teaching methods on student achievement?
Bracken, Sarah E. Effective Teaching Strategies for Raising Academic Achievement of Low-income Adolescents
Chamberlain, Adeena How Does Art, Analogy, and Mental Imagery Aid in Cognitive Development
Conway, Erin Teaching American Indian and Alaska Native Students
Coulter, Emily Autism Spectrum Disorders and the General Education Classroom: Strategies for Cognitive and Social Inclusion
Davis, Hilary Let Them Move: Kinesthetic Learning and Cognition
Edgley, Bailey Science As a Verb: The Effects of Teaching Science By Inquiry
Faulkenberry, Lauren Strategies for Teaching Science to Culturally and Racially Diverse Students
Fleming, Kristina Promoting Learning Across the Curriculum with Creative Dramatics
Gold, Anna Teaching Reading to a Multicultural Student Base
Graham, Lauren M. The Effects of Classroom Community on Building Conceptual Understaning in Mathematics
Haddigan, Nancy The Effects of Art Education on Academic Achievement and Self-Concept
Jamison, Sally Popular Culture and Literacy Learning: Negotiating Meaning with Everyday Literacies
Jones, McCurdy The Role of Time in Learning
Joshua, Michael H. The Effects of Curricula and Instructional Practice on Student Achievement in the Area of Mathematics
Kimbrough, Heather What are Effective Methods of Teaching Critical Thinking Skills to Middle School Students?
Laib, Nicole A. Promoting Academic Success for Limited English Proficient Students
Levans, Nathan Critical Thinking in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom
Monaghan, Connie Effective Strategies for Teaching Writing
Niemi, Alissa What are Effective Strategies to Support Student Engagement and Learning?
O'Brien, Kate African American Students and the Achievement Gap: What can a Teacher Do?
Oliver, Emma Effective Teaching Strategies for Promoting Conceptual Understanding in Secondary Science Education
O'Reilly, Seamus Teaching Students with ADHD
Parker, Joshua C. Gender Differences in the Motivation to Learn
Pratt, Hannah Teaching for Social Justice: Effective Strategies for Improving the Academic Achievement of African American and Latino Students
Reilly, Ryan Egan Storytelling: Pathway to Literacy
Renner, Sacha Implementing Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in a Secondary English Classroom
Rollert, Steve Discussions of Social Justice in Conflict Education
Roundy, Katherine Strategies for Promoting Academics for English Language Learners in Secondary Classrooms
Sessoms, Todd Kristian Drama in Education: Experiencing for Social Transformation
Sluiter, Kristen Engaging All Students in Higher Order Thinking
Strauch, Nora What are Effective Approaches for Supporting Emergent Literacy in Students Who are at Risk for Reading Failure?
Wood, Connie Increasing Achievement and Motivation in Secondary Language Arts Classrooms

2008 Masters in Teaching Projects

2009 Degrees Granted

AUTHOR

TITLE

Bailey, Kari

Understanding Racism in Childhood: The Effects of Racial Bias on Children's Well Being and Academic Success

Bausch, Sammy

The Effect of Multicultural Education on Hispanic Students' Academic Achievement

Behnke, Joe

School in the Lives of Immigrant Students and their Families: A Critical Review of the Literature

Blue, Kathy

Does Education Come in Pink or Blue?  The Effect of Sex Segregation on Education

Branum, Tarra

Movement: The Vessel for a Positive Sense of Self

Bryan, Katy

The Effects of Bullying and Aggression and the Most Effective Practices for Reducing and/or Eliminating the Problem

Calkins, Steph

Understanding Evolution: Influences on the Teaching and Understanding of Evolutionary Concepts

Champion, Karina

Considerations and Strategies to Promote Conceptual Change in Science and Math

Coots, Nicole

What are the perceptions and practical implications of play at school?

Czarniecki, Laura

Teacher Impact on Student Creativity

DeFoor, Lorri

Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom: Do Affect and Community Predict Academic Success? 

Dennis, Andrea

Children in the Net: Technology and the Internet in the Classroom

Driffen, Mandy

The Privilege of Recess and its Place in Public Schools

Elm, Matt An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: Easing the Transition into Middle School (see table of contents for this conference paper)
Fernandez-Ortiz, Claudia

Student Preparation for Civic Engagement in Young Adulthood

Gandy, Robbie

Community Service-Learning: The Effects on Adolescents’ Civic Engagement, Academic Achievement, and Personal Development

Giffen, Bec

The Effects of Art Education on Low-Income Youth, Youth of Color and Queer Youth

Gouirand, Alex

Bilingual Students in America: Strengths and Challenges

Herrick, Laura

Same-sex Schooling Versus Co-educational Schooling and Their Effects on Achievement, Assessment and Gender Bias

Jobe, Shelley

The Positive Impact of Visual Art Education on Cognition and Affective Development

Karmol, Stephen

Knowledge, Values, and Action for Sustainability: Environmental Education for the 21st  Century

Kelly, Chalen

Mandatory Service-Learning in the K-12 System: Exploring Effects and Implications of Required Service

Lewis, Megan

The Impact of Multicultural Pedagogy in Science Education on the Achievement, Motivation, and Perspectives of Cultural Minority Students

Lind, Ashley

Effects of Bilingual and ESL Education on Academic Achievement

Milleson, Betsy

The Use of Cognitive Awareness Practices in the Classroom

Percefull, Allen

Multiple Literacies, Multimedia, and Multimodality in the Classroom

Peterson, Amy

Motivation for Learning Through Authentic Print Literacy Practices: A Critical Review of the Literature

Preston, Terry

Music, Cognitive Development, and Success in the School Environment

Rallos, Maria

Effects of Multicultural Science in Student and Teachers

Reinemer, Yonk

Motivating Students To Engage: A Critique of the Literature

Smith, Sandra

Impacts and Implications of Integrated Curricula

Solarz, Pamela

Meditation and Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Change Inside and Out of the Classroom

Solso, Desiree

The Effect Constructivist and Traditional Teaching Methods on Students’ Mathematical Achievement

Terada, Jaimie

Art Educations Effect on Affective and Cognitive Development

2010 Degrees Granted

AUTHOR

TITLE

Barnes, Joanna Tovar Gender Effects on Attitudes and Achievement in Mathematics
Bingham, Katy Theatre Arts: A Core Content Area in Secondary Education
Bloomfield, Vicky Teaching Self-Management to Children with ADHD: Improving Academic Success
Bogdon, Tara Achievement in the Classroom: What Teachers Can Do To Increase Student Learning and Reduce Achievement Gaps
Boyer, Victor A. Gender Discrepancies in Mathematics
Chaney, Jennifer L. Autism in the Inclusive Classroom: Implications for Public School Practice
Christiansen, Catey Creating Classroom Communities of Practice: Students as Practitioners of Content
Connelly, Kelsey Poverty in the Classroom: Advocacy and Equity
Coulter, Rachel M. Implications of Teacher Efficacy: Elementary and Middle-Level Mathematics
Edwards, Emily B. The Butterfly Effect: Democratic Classrooms in Elementary Education
English, Alexandria Assessing the Visual Arts: Valid, Reliable, and Engaging Strategies
Fegley, Laura Elizabeth The Impact of Dance on Student Learning: within the Classroom and Across the Curriculum
Hackney, Maude Candes Chimere Strategies to Elicit and Sustain Intrinsic Motivation
Hellum-Alexander, Alaina Effective Teaching Strategies for Alleviating Math Anxiety and Increasing Self-Efficacy in Secondary Students
Hodgson, Randall The Impact of High Stakes Testing on Student Learning in the Classroom
Hollister, Rachel Culturally Relevant Teaching in Action
Hunter, Christopher W. Identifying Barriers and Bridges in Developing a Science Identity
Kinney, Ashley Rose The Current State of Social Justice Education: Effective Strategies for Educators to Teach for Social Justice
Kresse, Joel Effective Strategies for Positively Impacting Students’ Attitudes and Interest in Science
Long, Vida School, Family, Community Partnerships: Creating Real World Context for Learning in School
McFarland, Tracy Factors Influencing Self-Efficacy and Motivation in the Middle School Mathematics Classroom
Palmer, Jackie Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism and the General Education Classroom: Best Known Teaching Strategies
Patchen, Jacob L. Effective Teaching Strategies for Intrinsically Motivating Secondary Science Students
Pia, Juliette Communication Strategies Teachers use to Build Successful Relationships with Students
Saunders, Ryan C. Beyond Media Literacy in the Language Arts Classroom
Skillen, Luke A. Improving the Self-Efficacy of Middle School Students
Solomon-Minarchi, Amy Authentic Storytelling: The Implications for Students and Teachers
St Louis, Jessica Within-Class Grouping During Literacy Instruction: A Look at Equity
Taggesell, Richard Patrick Popular Culture in the Language Arts Classroom: A Survey
Tkaczyk-Ikeda, Jennifer M. Effective Strategies for Fostering Motivation: An Analysis of Research on Cultivating Motivation and Engagement
Tobias, Cindel K. Complex Instruction: Giving Students the Education They Deserve

2011 Conference Proceedings and Collected Papers

Masters in Teaching Program 2010-2011
(Keynote Speech by Wayne Au - MiT 1996
Concluding panel of MIT Graduates - current public school teachers . Speaking to the topic
“On the Importance of Being Professionally Active,”
this inspirational panel included:
Katie Baydo-Reed (MiT ’06), Nathan Bowling (MiT ’06), Travis Davio (MiT ’06), and Kate Trafton (MiT ’03)).

Author
Title
Andersen, Kefi R. Lack of Engagement: Strategies to Create Intrinsic Motivation in Writing
Boer, Brad H. Creativity and Community: Multicultural Practices in Visual Arts Education
Caviedes-Guillén, Adriana Elizabeth Impact of Students’ Emotions on Behavior and Academic Outcomes
Chertok, Rachele The Role of Feedback in the Self-Efficacy of Elementary Students: ‘Good Job’ is Not Enough
de Luca, Toby What are Effective Classroom Management Strategies that Maximize Student Engagement?
DeArmond, Marc C. Effects of Strict and Lenient Grading on Student Learning
Deatherage, Holly M. Differentiation through Student-to-Student Interaction
Dempsey, Jeremy T.M. Focused Engagement for Today’s Classroom
Fatemi, Monear Strategies for Success: At-Risk Youth in Heterogeneous Classrooms
Fekete, Michael T. Effects of In-Classroom Competition on Student Motivation and Learning
Gardner, James The Gender Achievement Gap: Motivation, Identity, and Culture
Gregg, Kimberly Effects of Urban Native American Identity on Native Students in Public Schools
Hamilton, Jennifer A. Increasing Access to Science for English Language Learners: It is More Than Just Reducing Achievement Gaps
Hawthorn, Sasha Collaborative Learning in the Mathematics Classroom: What You Think Matters
Hedenskoog, Leif Correlations Between Multicultural Education and Ethnic Identity Formation
Hockman, Carrie Art Integration’s Impact on Students’ Intrinsic Motivation and Engagement
Hoy, Andrew Lawrence Strategies Integrating Social Studies and Language Arts at the Secondary Level
Hundley, Anne A. Scaffolding Interdependence for Group Work
Hunter, David Thomas Principles of Effective Arts Integration
Jasmer, Reyna A. Increasing Participation in Student-Centered Discussion: Principles to Inform Practice
Jordan, Deborah S. The Effects of First Language Proficiency on Additional Language Acquisition
Kehoe, Dominic P. Interdisciplinary Science Education
Kirklin, Amanda R. Teaching in an Inclusive Environment: Effective Classroom Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics
Leacy, Ryan T. Effects of the Practices Within Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) on the General Secondary Classroom
Maiava, Sarah Sustaining the Highly Mobile: Military Parents with Elementary Students
Mewhirter, Linda Teacher Authority, Questioning Practices and Student Beliefs: Increasing Involvement in Group Discussions
Olmsted, Andrew W. Facilitating the Development of Abstract Thinking in Adolescents
O’Neill, Nicholas P. Increasing Student Intrinsic Motivation: How to Encourage Student Engagement and Ownership in the Learning Process
Richert, Douglas G. Examining Teacher's Differential Treatment
Ross, Melinda I. Grief in Adolescence: Classroom Practices That Support the Adolescent Grieving Process
Rowe, Cleome P. Building Sustainable Communities Using Place-Based Learning
Rudesill, Chris Development of Academic Self-Efficacy through Mastery of Self-Identity
Samson, Challys Reluctant Student Participation in ELL and Native English Speakers: Causes and Improvement
Simpson, Joshua P. The Impact of Masculinity and Gender Norms on Academic Performance
Smith, Allison L. Strategies to Support Students Learning English as an Additional Language
Sutich, Kelsey R. Understanding Student Engagement: Contexts for Teacher Interventions
Tran, Christie Q. Reconstructionist Multicultural Art Education
Whitaker, Chelsea R. Strategies to Encourage Student Agency through Addressing Intelligence Beliefs, Metacognition, and Autonomy Support

2012 Conference Proceedings and Collected Papers
© 2012: Masters in Teaching Program, The Evergreen State College, Olympia

Masters in Teaching Program 2010-2012 - Teaching Toward a Better World: Embracing the Challenges - March 12-14, 2012
Faculty: Heather Bandeen, Ph.D., Scott Coleman, Ph.D., Andrew Gilbert. Ph.D., Anita Lenges, Ph.D.

 
Author Title
  Proceedings Schedule
Ackman, Rose The Arts in School: Social and Emotional Implications for Students At-Risk ..................................................................................................................................................1
Baugh, Leah B. Developing Social and Communication Skills for Cooperative Learning ........................................................................................................................................................29
Berg, Trygve C. Too Stressed For School: Strategies for Improved Student Engagement, Learning, And Memory .................................................................................................................59
Boyer, Joseph Thinking about Groupwork: The Effects of Low-Press Metacognitive Academic Journaling on Groupwork Skills, Processes, and Affect .......................................................86
Brinson Kellia A.

Creativity and Critical Thinking Skills in the Visual Arts Classroom ............................................................................................................................................................ 145

Brunink, Hannah Strategies that Support Struggling Readers in the Intermediate Grades ........................................................................................................................................................169
Cacchione, Anthony J. Exploring Research-Supported, High-Payoff Instructional Strategies ...........................................................................................................................................................194
Cutler, Robin M. Promoting Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Efficacy .........................................................................................................................................................................................218
Dearborn, Jason Promoting Student Engagement and Learning through Applied Science .......................................................................................................................................................242
Dunbar, Nikki Culturally Relevant Classrooms: Promoting Academic Success for Black Males ..........................................................................................................................................270
Gordon, Elizabeth Beyond Imagined Communities: Understanding Student Identity Negotiation(s) in the Diaspora ...................................................................................................................297
Gush, Amy

Impacts of Social and Emotional Learning: Supporting Student Academic Success ......................................................................................................................................330

Hinchcliffe, Justin Secondary Science and Non-Mainstream Students: Science Teaching through De-Centering Pedagogy and Practices ..................................................................................354
Johnson, Lisa M. Strategies to Support Student Development of Metacognitive Skills .............................................................................................................................................................387
Jutte, Kyle A. What’s in a Grade: Exploring Grade Validity ...............................................................................................................................................................................................415
Kameen, Bridget E. The Effects of Empathetic Teaching in Elementary Education .......................................................................................................................................................................435
Laughter, Krystle Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Support Students in Low-Track Classrooms ...............................................................................................................................................457
Lee, Benjamin Evolving Instruction: Effective Approaches toward Teaching Evolution to Secondary Students .....................................................................................................................474
Lehman, Kayla Plugged in for Class: Technology Uses in English Language Arts to Foster Student Engagement and Academic Success ...............................................................................501
Lester, Matthew Reconsidering Instruction: Culturally Responsive Social Studies ...................................................................................................................................................................533
MacMillan, Cara Discourse Strategies to Elicit, Support, and Extend Student Thinking in Elementary Mathematics ............................................................................................................... .556
Pasternak, Jennifer

Strategies for Supporting Students with Asperger Syndrome .......................................................................................................................................................................588

Poland, Justin R. Artistic Necessity: The Benefits of Teaching Arts across the Curriculum .......................................................................................................................................................612
Pugh-Goodwin, Ingrid Problem-Based Learning in the Middle Grades ...........................................................................................................................................................................................632
Smythe, Starr Factors and Conditions that Lead to ELL Student Success .........................................................................................................................................................................659
Starmer, Kasinda The Benefits of Interactive Instructional Methods at the Secondary Level: Games, Simulations, Computer Explorations, and Practicum Experiences .....................................681
Statler, Emily R. Sociomathematical Norms and Practices that Help Support and Develop Mathematical Understanding for All Students During Mathematical Discourse ...............................699
Stern, Katrina What Are Effective Teaching Practices that Support Students’ Motivation Towards Learning? ....................................................................................................................728
Stolz, Matthew L. Deconstructing Gender Stereotypes in K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ...............................................................................................................754
Tahja, Jody A. Embracing the Messy: Exploring Critical Literacy and Reader Response Approaches ..................................................................................................................................778
Tuckett, Robin Into the Ether: The Benefits of Creating and Utilizing a Classroom Website ..................................................................................................................................................802
Warren, Sandra M. Supporting Student Development of Metacognitive Skills ............................................................................................................................................................................825
Watts, Rebecca Bullying: Impacts and Interventions .............................................................................................................................................................................................................852
Wilson, Kobi D. Constructivist-Inspired Teaching Practices with Emotionally and Behaviorally Disabled Special Education Students ......................................................................................881
Winkley, Kate N. Approaching Independence: Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Development of Autonomy .....................................................................................922


2013 Masters in Teaching Theses

AUTHOR
TITLE
Abrams, Julia The Impact of Mindfulness Practices on the Behavior, Wellbeing And Cognition of Preadolescent Students
Aluru, Bhargavi The Effect of Emotion on Cognition in Elementary and Middle School Classrooms
Andino, Alliniece T. How the Arts Impact Achievement in Language Arts
Baker, Chelsea

Gender and Science: What is Gender and How Does It Affect Scientific Learning in the Middle School Classroom?

Bergman, Erik A.

The Effects of Combining Problem Based Learning and Technology

Borden, Darci Classroom Management: Research for Beginning Teachers
Campbell, Charlotte Effects of Drama on Student Achievement and Attitude
Chappell, Kyle Cooperative Learning in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom: A Critical Review of the Literature
Clayton, Christopher The Effects of Multicultural Education on Student Achievement
Emery, Rachel Mindfulness and Resilience in Secondary Students
Evans, Eric N.
Integration of Environment, Community, and the Classroom: Place-based Education and Its Effect on Secondary Science
Fishburn, Beth Inclusion for Optimal Learning Experiences for Students with Special Needs
Flynn, Cara Cooperative Learning in Secondary Math Classes
Gilliam, Lissa Promising Practices for Supporting the Literacy Development of English Language Learners
Hall, Diane The Arts and Elementary Education: Effects on Student Learning, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy
Hardy, Elizabeth Fostering Accurate Self-Efficacy Beliefs in Middle School Mathematics Students
Harper, Caleigh C. The Effects of Inclusion Practices on the Emotional Growth and Academic Achievement of Elementary Students
Hohnstein-Van Etten, Katie Social Factors That Affect Student Achievement
Hughes, Claire Kim-Sun Effects of Student Tracking on Elementary Students in the United States
Jarvis, Nora The Effects of Play on Cognition in Elementary Classrooms
McAllister, Lori Cooperative Learning: Inter-Ethnic Relations and Achievement
Nunlist, Corey A. The Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Performance
Pettey, Kristin Effects of Whole Language Philosophy Implementation and Practice on Academic Achievement in Reading
Sabatini, Tiffany High-Quality Literature-Based Instruction: Aesthetic Reader-Response and Critical Pedagoggy for Diverse Elementary School Students
Shaman, Matiah Design-based Learning and Secondary Science Achievement
Smith, Kelly Ann Standard English Dialect Instruction that Respects Language Diversity
Sokol, Trinity L. Arts Integration: Potential Applications
Stauffer, Wayne The Effects of Cooperative Learning on the Academic Achievement, Social Interaction, Behavior, and Affect of Secondary English and Social Studies Students
Thibodeaux, Julie The Effects of Bullying on LGBTQ Youth and Strategies for Prevention
Troyer, Lauren Influences on Engagement for Females in Secondary Science
Wagner, Mary Equity Pedagogy: The Effects on Academic Achievement and Student Engagement in Linguistically Diverse Classrooms

2015 Masters in Teaching Theses

AUTHOR
TITLE

Ayers, James C.

Encouraging a Growth Mindset

Banken, Julie May

Reflective Journaling in a Math Class

Barranger, Andrea

Using Authentic Discussion to Promote Participation and Equity

Beagle, Andrew M.

Culturally Relevant Issues and Controversial Discussion in a High School Social Studies Classroom

Beith, Sara

Critical Media Literacy and Controversial Issues in a Middle School Social Studies Classroom

Bennett, Brandon

Using Science Vocabulary Index Cards to Promote Academic Spanish Usage

Buitenveld, David

Math, Mindset, and the Transition from Elementary to Middle School

Chapin, Elizabeth Claire

Increasing Mathematics and English Language Proficiency Through Groupwork

Clark, Anna Marie

Using Number Talks to Support Student Autonomy

Collins, Jamie

Democracy and Citizenship Through Classroom Discussion in High School Social Studies

Cowgill, Kelly

The Facilitation of Groupwork Roles During First-Grade Mathematics Instruction

Elofson, Sonja

The Relationship Between Assigning Competence and Students’ Perceptions of their Mathematical Abilities

Enger, Megan Olsen

Students’ Experience with Groupwork in an Algebra Intervention Classroom

Gates, Katie E.

Exploring Equity in a Mathematics Classroom Through Cooperative Task Design

Govan, Katy

Formative Assessment Practice to Increase Student Use of Content Specific Vocabulary

Hannah, Angela

The Impact of Sharing Time on Community-Building and Access to School-Based Literacy

LaCross, Tiana

Selecting Short Stories Based on Students’ Interests to Foster Cognitive Engagement

Langton, Tashi Dhondup

Evaluating Group-Work: Implications on Science Discourse and Peer Interdependent Relationships

Levy-Wolins, Jonathan

Literature Circles and Elementary Students’ Ability to Express Multiple Perspectives

Littke, Heather

Structured Inquiry Learning and Generative Discourse in Middle School Science

Moore, Michael T.

Student Assets and Teacher Expectations as They Affect Students’ Engagement in High School English

O'Leary, Virginia

Fostering Student and Teacher Communication Through Dialogue Journals

Parke, Dannie

Social and Emotional Skill Development Through Groupwork in the Primary Grades

Pate, Crystal

Student-Centered Discussion Structures in the Secondary English Language Arts Classroom

Sage, Jessie K.

Write, Listen, Speak: Discussion and Journaling in the Secondary English Classroom

Schuessler, Kathryn

Visual Narrative: A Vehicle for Exploring Art in a Middle School Classroom

Simmons, William A.

What Are My Student Talking About? Cooperative Learning and Authentic Discussion

Strasner, Stan

Fostering Critical Multiculturalism Through Read-Alouds in a Primary Classroom

Syrett, Toby

Using Number Talks to Address Status and Self-Theories in a Fourth Grade Classroom

Wall, David

Identifying Creative Thought in the Visual Arts Classroom

Wesley, Kelly Poff

Fostering Mathematical Learning Through Groupworthy Tasks in an Elementary Classroom

 

2016 Conference Proceedings and Collected Papers
© 2016: Masters in Teaching Program, The Evergreen State College, Olympia

Masters in Teaching Program 2014-2016 - Teaching is Political: Inquiries into Learning, Equity, Community & Social Justice- March 11, 2016

Erickson, R., Lyons, H. and May, A. Opening Doors between Classroom and Community: Incorporating Family and community in Science Curriculum.
Caswell, V., Davis, J., Joyce, J. and Yasui, I. All Families and Communities: Considerations for Effective Involvement in Student Learning.
Laeder, J., Merchant, M., Murray-Hearn, R., and Weinstock, S. The Effective Integration of Formative Assessment into the Classroom.
Beith, R. M., Jr., Gunn, L., Kirkham, K., and Newton, J. E., III. Improving Learning Opportunities through Formative Assessment Practice.
Glasco, J. Hanes, A. , Hoffmann, K., and Salazar, L. Differentiated Instruction: An Overview of Theory and Practice Possibilities.
Falla, C.W., Frasier, K., Ivers, L., and Magana, A-C. Placing Students at the Center of Instruction: Creating Classrooms that Support Creative and Critical thinking, Self-Efficacy, Engagement, and Voice.
Howell, B., Neal, S., Parks, K. and Phimister, R. Implementing Student-Centered Learning Environments.
Bea, H., Bryant, J., Sanford III, David and Kinsella, B. Using Student-Centered Discourse to Attend to the Disruption of Status Inequieties.

 

2017 Conference Proceedings and Collected Papers
© 2017: Masters in Teaching Program, The Evergreen State College, Olympia

2015-2017 Cohort Collected Papers

It's About ALL Kids: Creating and Enacting Opportunities to Learn

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