This is a collection of Education Master's Theses (1953 - 2012) from Dominican University of California.
The theses listed here currently reside at the Archbishop Alemany Library and only available for use in the Library
Theses/Capstones from 2012
21st Century Success Strategy Programs fo At-Risk Middle School Students, Karen Ulshafer
Culturally relevant Education and Skill-Based Education for Sustainability: Moving Towards an Integrated Theoretical and Methodological Framework, Elizabeth Echeverria
Developing Academic Self-Efficacy: Strategies to Support Gifted Elementary School Students, Lauren Merriman
English/Spanish Dual Immersion Elementary School Programs Factors to Consider, Sara Drozdowicz
Enhancing Learing With the Use of Assistive Technology for Children on the Autism Spectrum, Tin Fan
Fostering Resilience in At-Risk High School Students, Ann Tepovich
Home/Hospital Instruction: Instructional Approach to Working with Students with Major Depressive Disorder, Cara Newman
Teacher Education in Integrating Technology Tools in the Elementary Classroom, Karen Jane Wolf
Teacher Preparation and Confidence Regarding Post-Secondary Transition Plans, Dale Heffernan
Teaching Through Mnemonics in Elementary School Classrooms, Arianne Waite-McGough
Transforming Education: Engaging Students in the Second Decade of the 21st Century, Tina Zitzlaff
Theses/Capstones from 2011
Better Choices: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Behavior Management Programs, Miguel T. Acuna
Bridging the Gap in Communication Between School and Home: Impact on Academic Achievement in Primary Grades, Meredith Maestas
Community Support for Visual Arts Programs: Artist-in-Residence in a K-6 Elementary School, Monica Kulman Jacobson
Developing the Girl as a Leader, Rose Hembrow-Beach
Effects of Kindergarten Entry Age on Writing Achievement, Cynthia M. Pfingsten
Examining the Role of Principals in the Retention of New Teachers, Katherine Cross
Gender Equity in Science Education, Johanna R. Hall
Helping Continuation High School Students Become Successful in Mathematics, Ramon R. Villegas
History Electives in High School: Making Social Studies Engaging, Sean Kelsey
Integrating Cultural Perspectives of First Generation Latino Students and Families into the College Admissions Process, Ryan R. Rosso
Integrating Theater Arts into the Classroom: The New Responsibiliites of the Elementary School Teacher, Jessica Brock
Outdoor Education Opportunities for Middle School Students: Academic and Social Impacts of Adventure Programs, Lisa Gordon
Overcoming Language and Cultural Barriers in School: Helping Hispanic Students Acquire Success in Elementary School, Pauline S. Ivey
Parent Perceptions of ASD Learning Environments: A Qualitative Study, Sarah Pyles
Theatre Arts Programs: Impact of Cognitive Development in Elementary School Students, Lauren Miller
The Counseling Challenge: Balancing Student Interests with Societal Pressures, Taylor Mancini
The Effectiveness of Teaching Traditional Grammar on Writing Compostion at the High School Level, Gina Jaeger
The Effect of Small Learning communities on Academic Success: One School's Journey from Comprehensive to Personalized, Tina Ruggeiro
The Importance of School-Wide Enrichment Programs in Elementary School Settings, Lauren Burris
The Influence of Gender Bias on Children in Childcare Settings, R. Ikram
The Learning Trip: Using the Museum Field Trip Experiece as a Teaching Resource to Enhance Curriculum and Student Engagement, Jennifer Tuffy
The Parental Choice to be Proactive Knowing the Limited Role of civil Litigation in Cyberbullying, Joseph C. Sheehan
Understanding Factors That Influence Academic Performance in Tenth Grade Students, Denise Smith
Unity in the Elementatry School Classroom: Building Community Through Increasing Positive Social Interactions Between and Among Students, Sally Piatt-Jaeger
Using Literature Circles to Increase Readign Comprehension in Third Grade Elementary Students, Shawna R. Briggs
Theses/Capstones from 2010
An Analysis of the A-G Requirement in a Rural California High School, Marc Masao Morita
Assessment Practices with English Language Learners for Entry Into Special Education Programs, Ellen Speiser
Classroom Management and the ADHD Student, Laura Colberg
College Readiness of Urban High School Students in the United States: The role of Technology in Preparing All Students for College, Eileen Vollert O'Kane
Elementary Writing Instruction Using Picture Books, Lura Viera
Environmental Education for Sustainability Projects: Inspiring and Facilitating Implementation, Ashley Williams
Implementaing Literacy Circles to Enhance Student Achievement Within a Phonics Based Curriculum, Kelly Ryan
Implementing Educational Science Televison in the Third Grade Classroom, Ashley Shear
Monitoring English Language Learners Reclassified as Fluent English Proficient, Janet G. Raiche
Project Based Learning for Life Skill Building in 12th Grade Social Studies Classrooms: A Case Study, Daniele C. Zimmerman
Social and Emotional Learning Strategies to Support Students in Challenging Schools, Zandra K. Marulanda