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Brain Gym and its Effects on a First Grade Classroom
Northwest University, July 2009
v, 30 pagesCurrently, there is ongoing research centered on the importance of engaging the brain through exercise in the classroom. This new and innovative way of incorporating movement in the classroom is called Brain Gym and it ... -
Physical Education: Changes for the Good?
Northwest University, July 2009
iii, 34 pagesOn July 16, 1956 President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the President’s Council on Youth Fitness after learning of the research findings that European children were more fit than American youth. The name was changed ... -
Generation Stimulation: Learning Benefits of Classroom Technology
Northwest University, July 2009
iv, 34 pagesSince the introduction of the interactive white boards to classrooms across the United States, very little research has been done on the effects of this technology on student learning and on the learning experience. These ... -
Textbook Reading to Improve Secondary Mathematics Comprehension
Northwest University, July 2009
iv, 23 pagesA strong mathematics education is vital to our society. However, many students are turned off by mathematics, a problems that needs to be addressed. I have performed a simple quantitative experiment requiring students to ... -
Congo, By and For the Congolese: Comparing Congolese and Western Perspectives Through the Lens of Mineral Exploitation
Northwest College, December 2009
108 pagesAlthough the West has turned its attention to the crisis in Eastern DR Congo (DRC), the advocacy movement lacks strong engagement with Congolese perspectives on the broader issues. Through qualitative research with Congolese ... -
Ten Talents: the Role of Church-Based Programs in the Microfinance Industry
Northwest College, December 15, 2009
38 pagesThis article provides the rational for Christian microfinance as a development strategy that works with the inherent capabilities of the poor and their communities instead of facilitating unhealthy dependency. Microfinance ... -
Religion and Poverty: a Study of the Abrahamic Religions Throughout Greater Seattle
Northwest College, 2010
59 pagesOne value that the majority of the world’s religions share is the practice of helping other human beings that are in need. This effort may be accomplished in many different ways depending on geographic location and religious ... -
Abstinence Education Reform: For the Improvement of Adolescent Sexual Health
Northwest College, 2010
60 pagesDue to recent legislative action, Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) is replacing Abstinence Education (AE) for adolescents, as defined by Section 510 of the Social Security Act. However, new research is showing that ... -
Discipleship at Bethany Christian Assembly
Northwest University, January 2010
107 pagesThis thesis is a qualitative study examining Bethany Christian Assembly’s (BCA) effectiveness at discipling new Christians. BCA is a church in Everett, WA located in the Pacific Northwest. BCA has a 100 year history and ... -
Missing Components of International Education
Northwest College, January 2010
34 pagesEvery year, thousands of young men and women decide to participate in international education as a part of their academic programs. This paper communicates the need for appropriate campus based pre-and post program preparation ... -
Advancing "The Call" With an Undergraduate Global Studies Program at Northwest University
Northwest College, March 12, 2010
34 pagesThe addition of an undergraduate program in Global Studies is recommended for Northwest University to further support its mission and advance “The Call.” Already a Christ-centered university with programs that equip students ... -
The Fourth Wave: the New Look of Missions in the 21st Century
Northwest University, May 2010
88 pagesGlobal Christian missions is entering a new century with profound challenges and amazing opportunities. If we are serious about Jesus' Great Commandment and Commission, what kind of global missions force is needed to reach ... -
Perception of Mentoring at North Lake Community Church
Northwest University, May 2010
vi, 92 pagesThis research project was a qualitative study which used a case study approach to consider the research question. North Lake Community Church in Seattle, Washington, was the subject of the study, and the people within the ... -
Implementing Character Education in the Secondary English/Language Arts Classroom
Northwest University, June 2010
iv, 41 pagesOn a daily basis, students are faced with moral and ethical choices. Based on the level of their development of character, students handle situations and dilemmas very differently from each other. Some choose to ignore ... -
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 ... -
Benefits of Using American Sign Language in an Upper Elementary Classroom
Northwest University, July 2010
iii, 27 pagesThis 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 ... -
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 ... -
Practice Makes Perfect: Increasing Reading Proficiency Through Sustained Silent Reading - a Quantitative Study
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 44 pagesThere have only been moderate educational gains for American students in literary ability over the last thirty years. Increasing the time students spend reading is seen by some to be away to improve their literary skills. ... -
Grading Formative Assessment in Middle School Physical Education
Northwest University, July 2010
v, 29 pagesWeekly fitness is a required element in the physical education (PE) program at Jackson Middle School (JMS). Solely participating in this activity is not enough to receive 100% at JMS. The agreed upon goal and vision of the ... -
Students' Perceptions of the Transition From Elementary to Junior High School
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 35 pagesThe present study examined the perception of 6th grade students towards the transition to junior high school. The study was specifically concerned with whether students generally viewed this transition as desirable or ...