Teaching and Learning Ed.S. ALL STARS
The Ed.S. in Teaching and Learning All Stars are students who have been recognized for outstanding achievement in the program. The honor reflects a commitment of time, dedication, and a high degree of academic writing to complete the capstone project in the program – the Problem of Practice.
Ed.S. students in Teaching and Learning undertake capstone projects to improve practice by solving problems and contributing to improved curriculum and instructional performance. To do this, they inquire into and analyze the nature and dimensions of a problem and establish that there is a difference between the present and the ideal state, then build a case for improvements and make persuasive recommendations for action. Once students identify their problem of practice, the form of disciplined inquiry translates into an instructional development plan of improvement targets (goals) and finalized in a substantial thesis.
Spring 2023 ALL STARS
| Student Name | Problem of Practice Thesis |
|---|---|
| Ashlee Brown | An Analysis of Science Education in Elementary Classrooms |
| Sarah Crapse | Closing the Achievement Gap in Reading by Teaching with a Diverse Representation of Literature in the Elementary Classroom |
| Charity Dobbs | Exploring the Inability to Comprehend Critically in Fifth Grade |
| Abbey Hays | Closing the Achievement Gap with English Language Learners and Mathematics Curriculum |
| Trey Kirkland | An Analysis of Student Reading Comprehension and Agriculture Education |
| Lindsey Lothridge | The Common Core and its Impact on Mathematical Manipulatives |
| Toni Walton | Addressing the Literacy Gaps in Elementary Education |
| Tiffany Bates | Promoting the Reading Fluency and Comprehension Skills of English Language Learners |
| L. Melissa Moreau | An Analysis of Classroom Size and ELA Performance |
| Melissa Nix | An Analysis of Student Engagement on Math Performance and Third Grade Curriculum |
| Felica Williams | Importance of Phonemic Awareness to Promote Literacy Proficiency |
| Mary Edwards | Comparing Special Education Law and the Curricula and Assessments Used for Students with Disabilities |
| Sajumol Sharfudeen | Standardized Testing for Students with Disabilities: An Inaccurate Measure of Growth |
| Margaret Douglas | Using Assistive Technology Devices to Bridge Gaps Between Special Education Students and General Education Curriculum |
| Claire Hillard | Full Inclusion and Its Implications on Student Needs |
| Julia Cheaves | The Mismanagement of Title I Funds Promotes the Problem of Low Student Achievement |
Last updated: 4/26/2023