Henning, John E.
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Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:
The effects of a service-learning project in a technology education elective course on student outcomes, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Bru
Identifier: b7930732
Abstract
Students lack the necessary skills as they graduate from high school and pursue college or a career. A few of the essential skills needed to thrive in today's global economy include problem-solving, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creative processing, and leadership perspective. Traditional curriculum is not providing students with an opportunity to learn and develop these skills. John Dewey (1938) suggested that engaged learners maximize their portential through a hands-on...
Dates:
2021
The impact of detracked curriculum and teachers' perceptions of differentiated instruction in mathematics, 2022
Item — Call number MU Thesis And
Identifier: b7931448
Abstract
To ensure that our students can compete in a global economy, successful teaching and learning of mathematics must become a priority within our schools. However, schools continue to track or group students by ability, which, in turn, systematically leaves students behind. Detracking will create a school system that provides both equity and excellence in mathematics education. Detracking encompasses more than just minor curriculum or school structure adjustment. Done correctly, detracking...
Dates:
2022
The impact of professional learning communities on elementary reading instruction, 2020
Item — Call number MU Thesis Mah
Identifier: b7930217
Abstract
The increased use of assessments and student data compilation has led to the need to provide educators with support in the areas of data collection, data analysis, and data-driven instructional practices. Through these supports, educators have the opportunity to utilze assessment data in order to provide instructional learning opportunities to meet the individual needs of all students. The purpose of this mulitiple case study is to analyze the impact of Professional Learning Communities...
Dates:
2020
The impact of the STEAM Team Tank Design Challenge on STEM content and career interest, 2022
Item — Call number MU Thesis DAl
Identifier: b7931238
Abstract
Exposing students to quality STEM education has a multitude of benefits: critical thinking, collaboration, relationship building, and perseverance are all enhanced by involvement in STEM activities (Ugras, 2018). A well-trained and diverse STEM workforce is also critically important for the United States to remain competitive a global economy. Unfortunately, there are clear gender and racial disparities among Americans employed in STEM-related fields (Funk & Parker, 2018). Greater...
Dates:
2022
The impact of virtual learning on school-refusing students during the COVID-19 crisis, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Eck
Identifier: b7930378
Abstract
The COVID-19 crisis and subsequent school closures forced many districts to make a rapid switch from traditonal in-person schooling to remote virtual learning instruction. The move to virtual learning was an espcially significant change for those students and families actively struggling with school refusal — a type of chronic absenteeism that is emotionally based. Historically, interventional strategies in school refusal cases have been predominantly aimed toward the goal of returning to...
Dates:
2021
The impacts of inquiry-based STEM instruction in preschool education, 2021
Item — Call number MU Thesis Hal
Identifier: b7930736
Abstract
Preschool education can have positive impacts on child development (Yoshikawa et al., 2016), student outcomes (Van Huizen & Plantenga, 2018) and later academic success (Clark et al., 2010). Educators need to be familiar with and capable of implementing developmentally appropriate practices for young learners to receive quality and impactful preschool instruction. The use of developmentally appropriate practices, such as inquiry-based learning, is crucial to ensuring that young...
Dates:
2021