Research and scholarship from master's students in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University..
Submissions from 2019
Multisensory Learning and its Effect on Students with Autism, Jaclyn Smith
Submissions from 2018
Behavior Management Strategies for the Elementary School Setting, Morgan Atkins
Increasing fluency instruction with struggling readers, Taurie Decker
Strategies for Motivating Middle School Students, Katrina Suhr
Supporting Students with Math Anxiety, Brandie Walters
Submissions from 2017
Behavior Management, Rebecca Rappold
Differentiated Instruction for All Students in English Language Arts, Philip M. Zola
Submissions from 2016
Pull-out or Push in? Impact on Students with Special Needs Social, Emotional, and Academic Success, Kasey Barton
Engaging all Students in Ongoing Discussion around Writing: How Teachers Can Best Utilize Dialogue Journals, Courtney K. Betar
Strategies for Struggling Readers to Increase Reading Comprehension in Fourth Graders, Ceceilia Cassata
The Impact of Preparation Programs on Pre-Service Teachers, Kayleigh Caswell
Translanguaging and Bilingual Learners: A Study of How Translanguaging Promotes Literacy Skills in Bilingual Students, Molly J. Champlin
The Overrepresentation of African American Males in Special Education Classroom: Advantages of Single Sex Education, Emily J. Cloonan
Students with ADHD: Can They Find Success in the Classroom?, Adina G. Collins
How Multicultural Literature Effects African American Students' Literary Responses, Samantha L. Davis
Critical Literacy with Young Adult Literature and Students’ Perception of Race: A Study of How Critical Literacy with YAL affects the way Students Perceive and Talk about Race, Sarah Diakogiannis
Teachers’ Impact on Guiding Students with Dyslexia toward Proficiency in Reading Comprehension, Jillian M. Eckert
Opportunities for English Language Learners and Their Struggles in Schools Today, Morgan E. Garlick
Google Translate as a Resource for Writing, Timothy R. Giannetti
Guided Reading and How It Affects Reading Comprehension in Struggling, Middle Level, and High Level Readers, Kathryn E. Hansen
The Effects of Sight Word Instruction on Students' Reading Abilities, Colleen Hayes
The Effects of Read Alouds on Student Comprehension, Kelly Hazzard
Depression’s Connection to Self-Harming Behavior in Adolescents, Michael T. Hendrick
The Use of Graphic Novels to Support Struggling Fifth Grade Student Story Writing, Adam Johnson
Incorporating Critical Literacy Strategies Through the Use of Music/Song Lyrics to Enhance Social Studies Instruction, Connor J. Julien
A Research Review of the SIOP Model: Its Definition, Factors Affecting its Success, and Challenges Faced by Educators, Rebecca Koc
Literacy: Buzz Word on the Back Burner, Kieran Murphy
Students’ Reading Interests Impact on Reading Comprehension Abilities, Kayleigh O'Flynn
eBooks and Print Books Can Have Different Affects on Literacy Comprehension, Cayley Reid
Response to Intervention:Literacy Instruction for Meeting Standard Students, Jessica Steubing
Learning Styles and Their Impact on Sight Word Achievement: A Focus on Students with Disabilities, Margaret Tone
Submissions from 2015
Assistive Technology for Students with Multiple Disabilities, Emily Allen
The Effects of Explicit Code-Switching Instruction on Student Writing Performance for Students Who Speak Non-Standard Forms of English, Jeffrey R. Allen
Students with Disabilities in Self-Contained Classrooms: Strategies Improving Phonics in Reading, Elizabeth A. Armes
How Does Executive Function Deficits Affect Individuals With Autism And What Strategies Can Educators Use That Will Benefit Those Individuals, Richard Arsenault
Adaptive Technology in Special Education: How does it Help our Students?, Lisa Balme
The Impact of Canine-Assisted Therapy and Activities on Children in an Educational Setting, Katie R. Beck
An Examination of Race and Sexuality Perspectives of High-School Students through Narrative Writing, Anthony Benson
Reading Comprehension in Deaf Education: Comprehension Strategies to Support Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Lisa M. Bickham
Modified Literature Circles as an Effective Comprehension Strategy: A Focus on Diverse Learners, Holley Boor
A Closer Look at Rochester Charter School A: Factors that Contribute to the School's High Performing Status, Katie Burch
Implementing Literacy Strategies and Activities to Help Math Students in Geometry, Amanda Cappelli
Technology’s Influence on Student Comprehension, Jessica Clar
Literature Circles and Their Improvement of Comprehension, Lauren Coccia
Using Technology with English Language Learners in the Classroom, Megan Cutter
Consequences of High-Stake Testing, Lindsey Fitzgerald
Best Practices for Transitioning Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder into Adulthood., Lindsay Frank
Life with Cortical Dysplasis. A case study of a sixth grader., Brittany Gerlach
Online Learning: Revealing the Benefits and Challenges, Brittany Gilbert
Coping with Emotional Disturbance: Issues with Intervention Plans, David Helling
The Effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis, Megan Kehoe
Solving the Achievement Gap in Mathematics: It's Not Just a Numbers Game, Renee Perreaud
ADHD, Prescribed Medication, and its Effect in the Classroom and on Individuals, Tristin Rider
The Impact of Differentiated Instruction on Student Reading Level Throughout the Response to Intervention Model, Rachel M. Simmons
Impact of Children's Literature on Family Structures and Children's Perceptions of Family, Lindsey M. White
Effects of Multicultural Literature on Children’s Perspectives of Race And Educator Implementation of Multicultural Literature, Elyssa Youngs
Submissions from 2014
The Impact of Parent Established Home Literacy Experiences on Early Childhood Literacy Acquisition, Mary Beth Boyle
The Response to a Daily, Structured Literacy Intervention and its Effect on Struggling Readers‟ Comprehension, Amanda Bradshaw
A Look at Home Literacy Experiences and Parental Support: A Case Study, Stephanie Bullock
Pull-Out or Push-in Service Delivery Model: Conducive to Students or Teachers?, Stacey M.L. Dawson
A Look into Current Reading Instructional Practices: Close Reading Versus Guided Reading, Amanda Robinson
Using Book Clubs to Study the Difference in Student Discourse and Persona in Face-to-Face Versus Online Discussion of Literature, Alexandra Zornow
Submissions from 2013
Guided Reading Instruction: How Literacy Candidates Understand and Instruct Using Guided Reading in a Literacy Clinic, Nicole Ackerman
Guided Reading Instruction: How Literacy Candidates Understand and Instruct Using Guided Reading in a Literacy Clinic, Nicole Ackerman
The Effects of Animal Assisted Therapy on Students, Cass Beasley
Struggling Adolescent Writers: The Relationship between Critical Thinking Skills and Creating Written Text, Holly Bibens
The Response to Intervention Model and Its Influence on Student Reading Success, Elizabeth Blum
Effective Implementation of Technology, Jeanne Canough
Qualities of Effective Transition Leadership in a Changing School Landscape, Eric Christensen
The Use of Technology to Support Vocabulary Development of English Language Learners, Megan Clark
Sensory Integration and Negative Behaviors, Lindsay Clifford
The Effects of Comprehension Through Close Reading, Caitlin Dakin
Best Practices for Successful In School Suspension Programs, Morgan DiMino
How the Medium of the Portrayal of a Historical Event Affects Students' Perception of the Event, Andrew R. Episcopo
Instructional Choices and Boys’ Motivation to Read: A study of Instructional Choices and Their Influence on Boys’ Reading Motivation, Amanda Galvan
Necessity of Classroom Community for the Academic Success of Students in an Alternative Education Program, Courtney Gates
Vocabulary and Word Study to Increase Comprehension in Content Areas for Struggling Readers, Leslie Glende
Writing Strategies for Struggling Writers, Christine Keeler
Overrepresentation of Minorities in Special Education, Kelly Kreskow
Multicultural Literature: The Impact it has on Today's Students, Michelle Lawson
Sensory Integration: Helping Students with Autism Incorporate Sensory Integration Techniques, Mackenzie Lee
The Disproportionality of African Americans In Special Education, Michelle Lott-Daley
Students with Learning Disabilities: The Effectiveness of Using Assistive Technology, Andrea Messmer
Video Games: Exploring the Impact of New Age Products on the Future of Education, Tim Penrose
The Portrayal of Gender in the Secondary English Texts and its Effects on Students, Kailee Plucknette
Academic Intervention Services, David Rodgers
Response to Intervention: Should it be used?, Mark Smith
The Impact of Computer Applications on the Development of Students' Literacy Skills, Sarah K. Swartout
Effective Classroom Management in Student-Centered Classrooms, Deena VanHousen
Impact of Home Literacy Environments on Students from Low Socioeconomic Status Backgrounds, Diana Van Vechten
Theatre Therapy for Children with Autism, Courtney Wheater
Submissions from 2012
How Crucial are Multi-Cultural Texts to Social Awareness and Acceptance in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Setting?: A Study on Views on Family Structure, Elisabeth Addyman
Using Read-Alouds to Reinforce Comprehension in Second Grade Students, Melissa Alessandra
Teacher Preparation and Practices of Writing Instruction, Meghan Baggott
Using Explicit Strategy Instruction to Improve Reading Comprehension, Abigail K. Ballou
Hand-on Strategies to Help Assist Children in Letter Formation and Letter Recognition, Kylee Bilodeau
Beginning Readers and the Use of Rime Analogies in Word Recognition, Lauren Carnevale