Browsing Dissertations and Theses by Title
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Effective Methods of Teaching Spelling
Northwest University, August 2008
v, 22 pagesAn action research was conducted to investigate the most effective ways of teaching spelling in a third grade class. The research compared two schools of thought, Phonics/Word Study vs. Whole Language, as it relates to ... -
Effectively Equipping Volunteers for Greater Impact
Northwest University, April 11, 2012
45 pagesVolunteerism is the act of selflessly giving of one’s life by responding to a need in one’s local or global community as an act of service free of pay. Community development through volunteer efforts and effective leadership ... -
Effectively Supporting English Language Learners in the Classroom and on the Home Front
Northwest University, July 2010
v, 39 pagesEducation has long been known as the “great equalizer.” However, all students have different needs; therefore, to provide a true opportunity for equalization, some students need more support in the classroom and at home. ... -
Effectiveness of Lifespan Integration on Homeless Women with Anxiety at a Seattle Area Shelter
Northwest University, March 7, 2018
x, 127 pagesThe purpose of this mixed-methodology study was to explore Lifespan Integration as a treatment modality for homeless women at a rehabilitation shelter. The women had histories of trauma, intimate partner violence, addiction, ... -
The Effectiveness of Literature Circles for Increasing Engagement and Comprehension in Language Arts/Social Studies Novels
Northwest University, July 2011
iv, 39 pagesWhat teaching strategies work best to increase the engagement level and comprehension of required texts for middle school students? This study looked at the effectiveness of specific reading strategies in conjunction with ... -
The Effects of Acute, Vigorous Exercise on Attention
Northwest University, June 2014
iii, 27 pagesThis study investigated the affects of acute, high-intensity exercise on student attention. Twenty-five sixth grade students received the treatment, but I focused on one student's behavior for the study. I measured the ... -
Effects of Athletic Participation on Children and Adolescents
Northwest University, June 2010
38 pagesThere is a problem in education today and it has to do with athletic programs. In many schools sports programs are being cut, and of the schools that do offer sports, the costs associated with joining is more than many ... -
The Effects of Computer-Based Assessments on Student Scores for Spelling and Math
Northwest University, July 22, 2014
26 pagesAs technology continues to advance, its role in the modem classroom continues to change. With this change comes an increase in using computer-based assessments in the classroom. Little is known about the effect on student ... -
The Effects of Diet and Exercise on Elementary Classroom Behavior and Performance
Northwest University, July 2012
ii, 31 pagesThis paper reports the findings of a mixed-method case study concerning the role that diet and exercise have in the academic lives of elementary students. The research explored the daily diet and exercise habits of eighteen ... -
The Effects of High School Sports on Academic Achievement
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 41 pagesEvery year students participate in extracurricular activities and sports. They devote many hours to their sports and extra interests, all taking time away from academics. Research suggests that students are affected by ... -
The Effects of Hope and Trauma on Self-Reported Health and Well-Being
Northwest University, July 25, 2018
vi, 106 pagesThe purpose of this research was to study the degree to which hope relates to part of the human experience, specifically for those who have been affected by childhood trauma. Stress resulting from trauma affects the mind ... -
Effects of Integrative Restoration iRest on Perceived Stress in Workers
Northwest University, 2017
iii, 97 pagesThis study explored the effects of a 10-step protocol of iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation on perceptions of stress in workers. The research hypothesized that the completion of a 4-week iRest protocol would decrease perceived ... -
The Effects of Interdisciplinary Teaching on Students in Outdoor Academy at Tahoma High School
Northwest University, July 2011
iv, 37 pagesIs interdisciplinary teaching the answer to the call for schools to improve standardized test scores? As teachers continually search for the best ways to impart knowledge and wisdom to their students in traditional classroom ... -
Effects of Physical Activity on Affectivity in College Students: Mediating Role of Self-Esteem
Northwest University, 2022
58 pagesArchival data from 720 undergraduate students from the University of Washington, Tacoma, concerning level of physical activity, self-esteem, and positive affect (PA) were used to determine if level of exercise predicts ... -
The Effects of Play on Learning in an Elementary Classroom
Northwest University, July 2012
iv, 28 pagesWith the current educational trends towards standardized testing, competitive education and baby geniuses, play is making a quick exit out of the learning environment. Children in today’s society are expected to learn to ... -
Effects of Second Language Acquisition on Knowledge of First Language Grammar
Northwest University, July 2013
iv, 34 pagesIn the study of cross-lingual interaction, linguistic research has mainly focused on three areas: LI transfer to L2, subtractive bilingualism, and additive bilingualism. Of these three areas, the latter is the least studied. ... -
The Effects of Self-Care and Organizational Support on Burnout in Treatment Providers that work with Sex Trafficking Survivors
Northwest University, July 27, 2020
70 pagesMental healthcare providers that work with survivors of sex trafficking are at high risk for burnout, which not only impacts the individual but can have negative effects on the organization and the population they serve. ... -
The Effects of Student-Chosen Compared to Teacher Assigned Lab Groups in An Eighth Grade Science Class
Northwest University, July 2012
40 pagesThere has been an ongoing conversation in my eighth grade science class to determine whether I should allow students to choose whom they work with or if I should assign their groups. Previous education methodology courses ... -
The Effects of Teaching Spelling in Context in a Primary Classroom
Northwest University, June 2009
iv, 28 pagesThe research done in this paper seeks to determine a more effective way of teaching spelling than the current “traditional” method, which consists of handing out a list of words on Monday that are tested on Friday and ... -
Effects of Text Messaging Positive Psychology on Well-being
Northwest University, 2017
113 pagesThis study examined the effects of an Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) coupled with Positive psychotherapy (PPT) on well-being. While researchers have examined the effects of positive psychology interventions and ...