Unpublished TCNJ – RTC Teacher Research Papers

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Below you will find “in process” final papers from students who completed EDUC-602: Inquiry in Practice and Presentation. You can scroll through or search titles, grade and subject, or keywords.

Paper NameGrade and SubjectKeywords
A Teacher's Study on Organizationelementary school Englishtechniques, writing, writer’s workshop, teachers’ schedule
Common Novel Approach to Reading Comprehension Strategiesmiddle school Englishreading comprehension, curriculum, behavior
Creative Arts in 5th Grade Classroommiddle school mathbehavior, anxiety
Infusing Metacognition into 6th Grade Historymiddle school historycurriculum, critical thinking
Journaling in Inclusive Algebra Classroomhigh school mathjournaling inclusion, envrironment
Journaling Through Historymiddle school social studiesgender, writing, behavior
Performing Arts in a 6th Grade Science Curriculummiddle school scienceperforming arts, curriculum
Supporting Goals in an Inclusive Settingelementary school special educationspecial needs, inclusion, techniques
Teaching 7th Graders About Math Anxietymiddle school mathbehavior, anxiety
Use of Smart Boardselementary schooltechnology, techniques, engagement
Wiki Workelementary school language artstechnology, Internet, techniques
5th Grade Writers Workshopelementary school faculty and stafftechniques, writing, writer’s workshop, teachers’ schedule
8th Grade Active Engaged Readersmiddle school Englishreading comprehension, curriculum, behavior
A Reading Communityelementary school language artsindependent reading, curriculum, engagement
Creative Arts and Resistant Writerselementary school language artscurriculum, creative arts, teamwork, participation
Drama And Journalshigh school performing artsdrama, behavior, environment, writing, journaling, character education, girls
Empathy and Compassion in 5th Gradeelementary schoolbehavior, techniques, character development
Independent Reading and 5th Gradeelementary school language artsreading, curriculum
Journaling and History Classmiddle school social studiesjournaling, engagement, assessment
Journaling in Inclusive Algebrahigh school mathjournaling, inclusion, envrironment
Math Anxiety and 7th Grademiddle school mathbehavior, attitude, teaching style
Multiple Disabilities And Physical Activityelementary school special educationinclusion, special needs, students with disabilities, curriculum
Focusing on Positive Behaviorhigh school historyelective, behavior, environment, teaching styles, classroom management, culture
Process Writing in a Product Curriculumelementary schoolinclusion, group work, mini-lessons, structure
Reducing Stress And Burnouthigh school faculty and staffliterature, professional community, stress, personal, techniques, behavior
Wilson Reading System and Literacymiddle school language artsreplacement, reading, curriculum, literacy
SMARTBoard uses in the classroommiddle school mathtechnology, teaching strategy, engagement
Am I Doing This Right: How Will Peer Observation Impact Me as a Teacher?high school artelective, peer observation, assessment
Are General Education Science Teachers More Stressed?middle school sciencestress, inclusion, engagement
How Can I Better Implement Differentiated Instruction in My Classroom?elementary school technology educationcomputer, projects, teaching style
How Can I Reduce Impulsive Behaviors in my Classroom?high school musicelective, engagement, behavior, classroom management, discipline
How Can I Support My Struggling Fourth Grade Readers?elementary school language artsreading comprehension, student choice, teaching strategies
How will Introducing Personality Theory Change Perception of Group Work?elementary school sciencelearning styles, social relationships, cooperation
How can Interactive Math Journals Increase Engagement, Motivation and Achievement?elementary school mathSMART board, technology, behavioral analysis
How do I balance District Requirements with my own teaching personality when teaching United States History I?high school historyteaching strategies, curriculum, classroom management
How does involving a special education student in sports influence attitudes and behaviors?elementary school, special educationinclusion, students with disabilities, athletics
Taking Control: What happens when first graders self-monitor their learning?elementary schoolin-class support, self-assessment, homework, social relationships
Let them design it! The effects of inquiry-based activities on AP biology students.high school scienceadvanced placement, biology, self-direction, confidence
It takes more than books to interest me: Increasing student interest in American historymiddle school historyengagement, role play, real life connections
The Homework Revolution: Breaking Away From Traditional Paper and Pencil Homework in the Elementary Classroomelementary schoolcross content, homework, assessment
To Practice or Not to Practice: What Influences the Practice Habits of My Students?elementary school musicarts, elective, practice record, homework, honesty
Which research-based strategies will best support an undiagnosed second grade student with AD/HD-like behaviors of the inattentive subtype?elementary schoolADD behaviors, music, self-monitoring
What Resources Do Employers REALLY Need When Hiring and Retaining an Employee with a Disability?faculty and stafftransition, supported employment, multiple disabilities
What Happens When I Implement Peer Mentoring in My Classroom?middle school language artssocial skills, group work, participation
What Do Middle-Schoolers Call Reading These Days?middle school language artsreading interest, time management, student hobbies
Flip or Flop: What Happens When I Flip My Seventh Grade Science Classroom?middle school scienceflipped classroom, online instruction, video lectures
Simplifying Writing Assessment: What Happens When I Change the Way That I Grade and Respond to Student Writing?high school Englishgrading, writing, focused feedback
Sorry to Burst Your Bubble: Examining the Viewpoint of “The Other” in Literature so as to Broaden Students’ Cultural Perspectiveshigh school Englishrace, tolerance through literature, character education
Yoga for Stress Management:
Will the practice of yoga help me
continue to be a positive teacher?
middle school scienceself-awareness, nutrition, anxiety, guided imagery
Nice to Meet You: Building Classroom Community with Morning Meetingelementary schoolresponsive classroom, morning meeting, student reflection
They’re Schooling Me: Student Leadership in Elementary Instrumental Musicelementary school musicstudent leadership, writing, cohesion
Instilling a “Can Do” Attitude in the High School Guitar Classroomhigh school musicguitar, motivation, mastery
Just Breathe: Teachers and Students Practicing Mindfulness in the Fifth Grade Classroomelementary schoolmindfulness, emotional regulation, stress
Don’t Let History Repeat Itself: Talking About Current Controversial Issues in the 8th Grade Social Studies Classroommiddle school social studiescurrent events, social issues, dialogue, journaling