Browsing Teaching & Learning Capstone Projects by Title
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Children's Literature in Science Instruction: The Use of Children's Literature in 6th Grade Science (Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-08-11)This project will begin by presenting research about the effectiveness of using children's literature in science instruction. This research will be used to develop a unit plan for 6th grade earth and space science which ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2011-06-15)This essay will explore the professional literature that provides the rationale for using children’s literature in an inquiry-based, primary science curriculum (preschool to grade three). My belief, based on the findings ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2013-03-01)This project, which consists of a literature review and a social studies unit, investigates linking education about the Civil Rights Movement to a service-learning project. The social constructivist learning theory and ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2015-06)
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2014-06-15)The purpose of this capstone essay is to explain the significance of classroom design and the impact design plays on the learner, the curriculum, the instruction and on assessment.
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2013-03-25)Research on effective teaching in the clinical years of medical school lacks robust educational theory. The medical education literature contains a variety of models to guide clinical teachers in their practice, however ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2010-06-15)There are four main sections of this project. First, why I switched the topic of my Capstone. Second, I explain how this project fits into the current education system in America. Third, I provide my rationale for the ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2014-06-15)Collaborative learning and simulations and games have been studied extensively for their utility in educational settings. An amalgamation of the two, however—collaborative learning via simulations and games (CLSG)—has not ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-09-15)An increasingly global economy and multicultural society are affecting our everyday lives, and it is important that we adapt to the changes that accompany such growth. One of the most prevalent and public challenges we ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2015-07-15)
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2010-07-13)The goal of this paper is to help teachers of secondary English Language Learners (ELLs) construct welcoming environments in diverse classrooms, which has been shown to contribute to the success of these students. This ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2010-06-15)Systematic phonics instruction is a very prominent discussion topic among teachers and researchers today. This type of instruction relies on teaching letter-sound correspondence and applying these relationships to beginning ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-03-01)Teaching reading comprehension is vitally important to students understanding that reading is a meaning making process. Unfortunately, a review of many teachers' reading comprehension instruction shows that no instruction ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2018-04)There has been considerable published research concerning the marginalized experiences of racial minorities and women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). However, the experiences of ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2014)This paper explores the use of concept maps in early childhood literacy classroom, with particular emphasis on specific methods that teachers can apply. Concept maps--as visual organizers that can enrich students' understanding ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2017-07-19)Mathematic ability has long been considered a “gatekeeper” to advanced education, better jobs, and higher status in society. People who are considered successful in mathematics are often selected by a teacher at a young ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2015-10-15)All students have linguistic and cultural capital that contributes to their developing identities within the literacy space (Risko & Walker-Dalhouse, 2012). The experiences, skills, and resources students bring into the ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2016-05-15)There is a disparity between social classes, when it comes to accessing mental health support. 14.9 million students that attend city schools are part of the low middle class that does not have easy access to mental health ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2008-03-04)Little Kids Rock serves two functions. First they are a philanthropic organization that donate instruments and support to schools with high free or reduced lunch populations. Next, they also have created a curriculum for ...
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(Vanderbilt University. Peabody College, 2009-03-01)The W.O. Smith School of Music is a non-profit, educational organization that provides low-income (free or reduced lunch) students with the opportunity of quality musical instruction and inspirational musical experiences. ...