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Effect of Spiral Vocabulary Review on Test Scores at a Western Washington Middle School
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 21 pagesThe purpose of this research project was to study how spiral review tasks effect student performance on end of unit vocabulary tests. Every Wednesday a vocabulary test is given during the humanities block periods. The ... -
Teachers’ Influence in Student Learning in Middle School
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 23 pagesToday’s generation of students are dealing with a complexity during school. They are so accustomed to receiving instant results, multitasking and constant entertainment that I fear there may be a gap between their ideal ... -
Spelling Strategies for Long-Term Retention in First Graders
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 25 pagesFirst 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. ... -
The Power of Choice: the Implementation of a Free Choice Reading Program in an Eighth-Grade English Classroom
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 43 pagesMany of the titles on contemporary middle school reading lists across the country fail to appeal to the interests of today’s adolescents. Oftentimes, this shortfall negatively affects students’ attitudes toward reading and ... -
Attitudes Toward Science: Getting Students Engaged
Northwest University, July 2010
iv, 39 pagesIt is a teacher’s responsibility to deliver content and compel the students to learn, so how can teachers get students more excited about science? The purpose of this research is to understand what students enjoy about ... -
Experiential Learning to Improve Secondary Biology Comprehension and Retention
Northwest University, July 2010
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Personal Transformations In Becoming a Missional Church
Northwest University, July 2010
vi, 104 pagesThis research project is a qualitative study, which used an interview study approach to consider the research question. The subject was pastors who tumed-around plateaued or declining churches to spiritual vitality and ... -
Proactive Versus Reactive Discipline in Early Elementary Classrooms
Northwest University, July 2010
iii, 36 pagesIs 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. ... -
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. ... -
18 to 30 Year Olds: the Relationship Gap in the Church
Northwest University, November 2010
72 pagesThis research project is a qualitative study that used a phenomenological approach to consider its primary research questions. Wildwood Community Church is the pseudonym for a church in rural western Washington and is the ... -
Somali Families in America: a Journey of Integration and Transformation in the Globalized Era
Northwest University, 2011
48 pagesSomali Refugees make up a growing population in urban parts of America. Researchers have examined the integration and assimilation processes of refugees, yet this study acts to highlight the intricacies of culture, situation, ... -
Moving Beyond Welcoming: the Implications of Churches in the United States Welcoming Refugees
Northwest University, 2011
49 pagesThis paper explores the relationship American churches can have with incoming and resettled refugees. Since the United States resettles the highest amount of refugees in the world, this influx should push churches to ... -
Resonant Images: a Theology of Justice for Artists and Creatives
Northwest University, 2011
40 pagesIt is the calling of Christians to invite others into a restorative relationship with their Creator God. For artists, this is accomplished through their creative works. The author will argue that art can do justice; that ... -
Planting and Growing Prayer Communities in Europe: a Best Practice Guide to Forming 24-7 Prayer's Boiler Room Community
Northwest University, 2011
136 pagesThe distance between European society and Christian Churches has been rapidly increasing over the last hundred years. 24-7 Prayer is an international organization that has a global vision to reconnect all people to Jesus ... -
Win-Win: Why Employers Should Hire Refugees
Northwest University, 2011
39 pagesFor a variety of reasons, including language and cultural barriers, lack of American work history, and limited social contacts, refugees have a difficult time obtaining employment when they resettle in America. By looking ... -
Improving Quality and Access to Health in Burkina Faso: Model for Complementary Rural Health Services
Northwest University, 2011
69 pagesThe issue of quality healthcare for rural communities has recently been debated in both developing and developed countries. This challenging theme requires specific steps to address the health needs of rural communities. ... -
Encouraging Children to be Changemakers
Northwest University, 2011
55 pagesThis thesis explores ways for adults to encourage children to become changemakers. Social entrepreneurs contribute with innovative, pattern-changing solutions to societal problems; they often inspire or catalyze changemakers ... -
Legitimizing Local Leadership In Interfaith Relief and Development
Northwest College, 2011
44 pagesThe traditional methods of 20th century Western aid have proven ineffective. In addition to persistent poverty and disease, 21st century relief and development efforts face global environmental changes, the impact of ... -
The Church: Building and Supporting Healing Communities
Northwest University, 2011
50 pagesThis thesis targets our local, Seattle, churches and mental health system in the hopes of seeing a more productive and healing system take root. Mental illness has brought distress to our communities, and with this comes ... -
Democratic People in a Theocratic Kingdom
Northwest University, January 2011
128 pagesI believe we may have a cultural problem within our church group Assembly of God (AG) in the United States. As a country we are a politically democratic culture, as a country, that is both the envy and scorn of other ...