Category: Thesis Final Defense

Understanding Teachers’ Practices to Implement Features of Social-Emotional Learning in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Apr 17 @ 12 pm LSC 1148 Dean’s Conference Room  

¡Voces de Resistencia! Using LatCrit to Explore the Resilient and Transformational Resistance in Latin@ Pre-Service Teachers Apr 11 @ 9:00 AM LSC 710 Latin@ students remain underrepresented in higher education and in teacher education programs. They often face challenges that stem from economic factors, language barriers, citizenship status, acculturation issues and an isolating campus climate.…

Women & Higher Education Leadership: The Effects of Mentorship on Family and the Transmission of Familial Funds of Knowledge Apr 18 @ 10:00 AM LSC 1148 Dean’s Conference Room The purpose of this thesis is to examine how mentorship affects the family of women in higher education leadership positions (both positively and negatively) and how…

Exploring Interconnections: Examining Social and Emotional Learning through a Lens of Culturally Responsive Teaching Friday, April 12th at 1:00 in LW 710 The purpose of this exploratory qualitative case study was to research whether or not evidence of culturally responsive teaching mindsets and practices of instructional staff could be identified within the social and emotional…

Identifying Best Practices in Implementation of Restorative Practices in Elementary Schools April 16 @ 3 pm LSC 710 The purpose of this qualitative research study was to explore the perceptions of educators involved with the initial implementation of Restorative Justice in four urban elementary schools. This quality improvement study included 26 participants who were involved…

Apr 12 @ 9 am LSC 600 Evaluating Restorative Practices in Education: An Elementary School Case Study on the Effects of Restorative Practice Interventions and Support on Student Discipline Referrals The purpose of this qualitative embedded bright spot case study was to investigate the Restorative Practices strategies being implemented and to uncover at what level…

Apr 10 @ 9 AM LSC 710 Barriers for first generation Hispanic college students There are many barriers for Hispanic students trying to make the transition from high school to higher education. Research has shown that parents and family, socioeconomic status, college readiness, peers and friends, location, motivation and transitioning programs are some of the…

Apr 16th @ 12:30 LSC 603 Facts in Advanced Academic Programming that Positively Impact College Readiness in High School Graduates When it comes to college readiness, high schools in the United States are failing many students, especially students of color, and students of lower-socioeconomic status (SES). This is evident in the number of students who…

Apr 11 @ 9:30 LSC 1148 Investigating the CDE ELD Implementation Rubric and Needs Assessment of ELL Professional Development Standards for Principals and Teachers in the Weld RE8 School District This quality improvement study sought to identify the perceived implementation status on the Colorado Department of Education’s ELD program rubric. Additionally, identifying how the Weld…

Apr 1st @ 1:30 LSC 710 The Disappearing Hmong Language: The Effects of English on Hmong Children’s Heritage Language and Their Relationship with Their Parents The purpose of this study is to gain insights into the experiences of Hmong parents and their children regarding the American educational system. It seeks to make heard the voices…