Browsing Master's Theses by Title
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Ideology in Education—A Critical Discourse Analysis of Chinese and Western Ideolo gical Differences in Education from Are Our Kids Tough Enough? —Chinese School
(2018)Research on ideology in education has illustrated that ideologies are grounded in educational pedagogies. However, little is known about cross-cultural ideological differences in education. The researcher conducted a ... -
The Impact of an Intervention on Growth Mindsets in Education
(2015)Studies have shown the positive effects that growth mindsets can have in academic achievement. In this study, the researcher investigated the growth mindset scores of teacher participants, as well as the effects that a ... -
Integrating a Graphic Novel in a German Foreign Language Class: Effects on Students' Acquisition, Attitude, and Motivation
(2017)Researchers have investigated the effects of reading on foreign language acquisition and have found that reading generally impacts foreign language development positively. However, if learners are not very proficient in ... -
Is the Acquisition of Conceptualizations possible for Foreign Language Students? A Study on the Conceptualization of time in the English Foreign Language Classroom of German
(2015)The purpose of this study was to predict and test the different conceptualization of time in German as done by German native speaker and L2 German students, who are English native speakers. The overall aim was to determine ... -
A Language Curriculum for a Spanish Immersion Program in Guatemala
(2016)This project aimed to develop a curriculum for the 2016 Guatemala J-Term program offered by Carthage College. This program consisted of an almost one-month experience in which students were immersed in the culture and ... -
Mental Health and Suicide Awareness Programs within the Athletic Department
(2019)This project focuses on the need for mental health and suicide awareness programs within the athletic department. There is a stigma around mental health that needs to be broken and this project explores methods that could ... -
Music and Expression in Piano Performance: A Comparative Analysis of Two Performances of Mozart's Sonata in B-Flat Major, K281 (First Movement)
(2017)Recital preparation is an experience that all undergraduate and graduate music majors undertake. It requires technical mastery that can be accomplished with significant time and attention to detail. But the best performances ... -
Negative Language Transfer: An Analysis of Negative Transfer Errors by English-speaking Learners of L2 Chinese
(2017)This study examined the influence of negative transfer in Chinese learning. The error analysis method was used in this study by measuring and comparing the types and number of negative transfer errors in Chinese writing ... -
Once Students, Forever Alumni: A Study Analyzing Drivers of Alumni Loyalty
(2015)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that contribute to overall perceptions and experiences of alumni who attended post-secondary institutions. The study was developed using a theoretical framework of ... -
Patterns in Bachelor’s Degree Completion among First-Generation Students from Urban, Public K-12 School Districts
(2017)This quantitative research study investigated the relationship between the characteristics and experiences of first-generation students from urban, public K-12 school districts and whether they remain on track for completion ... -
The Perceived Impact of Social Support Provided by Athletic Trainers and Student Athletic Trainers to Injured Collegiate Athletes
(2015)The positive effects of social support received by injured college athletes are beneficial to their recovery. There are many social groups that participate in the support of injured athletes including the athletic training ... -
PERCEPTIONS OF THE USE OF GENERIC MASCULINE IN SPANISH BY STUDENTS OF SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO A SEXIST USE OF THE LANGUAGE.
(2018)The aim of this study was to understand both the effects that the use of the masculine generic and the use of gender-fair language have on students of Spanish as a second language. Its purpose was not only to answer the ... -
The Quantitative Effects of Read Alouds for Primary Students
(2015)This researcher wanted to know the quantitative effects that reading aloud to students for 30 minutes; five days per week in a whole classroom setting would have on the Terra Nova Spring Testing scores of the class. The ... -
Second Language Acquisition and Effective Communication
(2016)The purpose of this study was to find efficient ways to help students improve their French pronunciation within a communication-oriented language classroom. As far as second language acquisition and comprehensible output ... -
Social and Academic Impact of the Self-Contained Setting for Students with Special Needs
(2016)Classroom instruction/placement of students with special needs is a major issue in education today. This research study analyzed the impact placement had on students standardized test scores and overall classroom performance, ... -
Student Engagement from Supplemental Facebook Group Usage at a Post-Secondary Institution
(2015)This was a quantitative investigation and analysis of instructor and student perceptions pertaining to the supplemental use of Facebook Groups at a post-secondary level institution. Nineteen instructors and thirty-two ... -
Student Growth: English Language Learner Students Compared to Non-English Language Learner Peers
(2017)The purpose of this study was to use public data, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Accountability Report Cards, to compare students’, identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP), academic growth ... -
Student-Athlete or Athlete-Student: An Examination of the Relationship between Academic Performance and Athletic Participation in Division III Female Athletes
(2017)Does athletic participation factor into the academic performance of female NCAA Division III intercollegiate student-athletes? This study involved the participation of 35 female student-athletes ranging from 18 to 22 years ... -
A Study of College Freshman Students in Upper Level Japanese Courses: Their Challenges and Adjustments
(2015-05)The vulnerability in adjusting from high school to college has been evident for some time. However, the transition for freshman students placed into second or third year level courses has not been a focal point for ... -
A Study of Differences in Sport Motivation in NCAA Division III Track and Field Athletes Examining Gender, Race, and Academic Classification
(2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in sport motivation in track and field athletes. Understanding what motivates athletes is important as it indicates why an athlete engages in a sport and what ...
