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The Educational Experience of Hmong Students at John Muir Elementary
Northwest University, July 2011
The story of the Hmong people is a story of facing adversity and adapting to grow as a community and a people. The Hmong students of John Muir Elementary have faced this adversity in their journey to find academic success ...
Perceptions From Intercultural Students at Tiffany Park Elementary of an Effective Teacher
Northwest University, July 2013
Students from around the world are continuing to fill the desk chairs of classrooms in America. These students come in with expectations of how they believe the classroom will operate and how their teacher will teach. ...
The Use of a Wiki Stick in a Third Grade Classroom
Northwest University, July 2011
The ever changing classroom environment is a challenge for the educators as well as the students. There needs to be an environment that allows students to learn in their own unique way. Assessing the students to uncover ...
Benefits of Using American Sign Language in an Upper Elementary Classroom
Northwest University, July 2010
This research paper is based on a qualitative study of the benefits of using American Sign Language in an Upper Elementary Classroom. The study was conducted in a fourth grade classroom and involved the participation of ...
Kindergarten Entry Age: Effects On Kindergarteners’ Academic Success
Northwest University, July 2012
The following study analyzes what affect, if any, kindergarten entry age has on a student’s academic achievement within their kindergarten year and whether or not their pre-kindergarten experience has any effect on their ...
Spelling Strategies for Long-Term Retention in First Graders
Northwest University, July 2010
First grade is typically when many students begin the chore of studying for weekly spelling tests. Many parents and teachers have students write the words a number of times to aid in memorization for the upcoming post-test. ...
An Examination of What Affects Participation Levels Within a Fifth Grade Classroom
Northwest University, July 2017
What makes a fifth grader want to participate in classroom discussion and activities? Previous research points to a variety of elements ranging from student characteristics, classroom environmental factors, and peer and ...
Proactive Versus Reactive Discipline in Early Elementary Classrooms
Northwest University, July 2010
Is classroom management the most important factor in establishing an effective learning environment? Many educators would argue that learning can only take place once a successful classroom management plan is in place. ...
Parent Perceptions of the Kindergarten Experience in Issaquah, Washington
Northwest University, July 2013
Challenger Elementary School in Issaquah, WA offers parents of incoming kindergarten students the opportunity to choose between full-day kindergarten (FDK) and half-day kindergarten (HDK). This study sought to understand ...
The Experience New Students Face When Transitioning to Elementary School
Northwest University, NaN
This research problem seeks to discover if schools are providing enough support for incoming students who are new to their school. This qualitative case study will examine four students who are new to ABC elementary. I ...