Today’s tertiary education sector is, more than ever, challenged by funding constraints. In further education (FE), sustaining student numbers and retention of students are critical to the survival of institutions and high on the agenda for leaders. This study, conducted in a south Lincolnshire college during the 2015-16 academic year, was devised in recognition of this phenomenon. A case study was conducted involving use of a focus group, …
Stamford, ENG, GB
The main goal of the project was to provide high school seniors with the knowledge and preparation necessary to thrive in their educational experience once they move on to Community College. A collaborative action research team developed a program to reach the project goal. Students participated in guidance lessons, an online application process and group discussions. By the end of the program, seniors …
Fremont, CA, US
Learning and practicing skills such as mindfulness and yoga may provide students with tools they need to self-regulate and manage the increasing demands placed upon them in the classroom. Incorporating mindfulness and yoga would provide the opportunity to reduce problems in school such as inattentiveness or acting out, while fostering skills for positive mental health. ..
Spring Valley, CA
There are various ways to increase student engagement. In this action research I will focus on media to find whether they can play important roles in student engagement through building relationships. Media, such as blogging and applications will be used to engage students in activities that challenge them to question, ponder, and persevere. Using media as a platform, venues and opportunities will be created for students …
La Mesa, CA
The project began with goals which aimed (a) to deepen my understanding of early interventions in children’s language development, (b) to strengthen my practice in designing and implementing classroom interventions, and (c) to analyse the impact that they have. Meeting the first goal provided an in-depth look at the research that surrounds early intervention and …
Nottingham, ENG, GB
The main goal of the project is to provide high-school seniors with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in their educational experience once they move on to community college. Students will participate in guidance lessons, online application exercises, and group discussions. By the end of the program, seniors will understand the community college system and the transfer process …
Fremont, CA, US
The goal of this action research was to find ways to improve boys writing within an Early Years classroom. The focus was to improve writing within the role play area. The success of boys writing was monitored within the Garden Centre role play area …
Doncaster, ENG, GB
The goal of this project was to re-write a whole school approach to homework to fully engage children and parents in this aspect of learning. Surveys completed by children and parents as part of this research project indicated dissatisfaction on both parts with the previous approach to homework. In school, we work hard to develop confident, independent learners who are able to reflect on their learning …
Doncaster, ENG, GB
The purpose of this action-research project is to determine whether inclusion by forming partnership between students with and without disabilities will have a positive effect on students’ perception of peers with disabilities. Students’ perceptions will be assessed by surveys, observations, and …
La Mesa, CA
The goal of this project is to improve logical-mathematical thinking, creative problem solving, collaboration, and presentation skills of third graders, utilizing various STEM activities in groups of 3 to 6 students called engineering teams. With …
El Cajon, CA
The goal of this action research is to examine whether home access to e-readers affects readers’ engagement in independent reading and their reading skills. E-readers (loaded with Internet browsers, literacy apps and skill building games) will be used for this research. E-readers will be available for students for the purpose of encouraging …
La Mesa, CA
The goal of this project is to compare the effectiveness of two tap-dancing strategies in middle-school students: a) whole group instruction followed by whole group practice and b) whole group instruction followed by independent practice. The effectiveness of the tap instructional strategies will be observed throughout the tap instruction units by comparing students’ learning behaviors and …
La Mesa, CA
Considering the significant relationship between feelings and learning, practitioners and researchers agree that support for emotion regulation occupies a valuable place in the classroom. In an attempt to support students and teachers at an …
Encinitas, CA, US
Social-emotional learning has a positive impact on school climate and promotes academic, social, and emotional benefits for students (McKevitt, 2012). The purpose of this action research was to find whether instruction in social and emotional skills will help young students develop their social and emotional functioning in the classroom. This action research provides evidence regarding a classroom-based intervention promoting students’ …
Castro Valley, CA, US
In implementing four lunchtime lessons on various Attendance related topics such as attendance review, ways to stay healthy, and ways to ensure daily attendance, I was able provide the fourth-grade students with information about the importance of attending school each day …
Poway, CA, US
The goals of this action research were twofold: increase reading and decrease wasted funds on books that children do not want to read. A book club was held in the school library twice a week for six weeks. Student participants received weekly prizes as an incentive to come to meetings …
Windsor, MO, US
Little research exists to help make sense of how early commitment of financial aid, or the lack thereof, impacts students’ college-going choices. As the current financial aid environment is largely unchallenged …
Carlsbad, CA, US
This action research project explored the impact of a Social-Emotional Learning curriculum, Strong Kids, on promoting positive prosocial behaviors within a group of male students in a sixth grade Mild Moderate Special Day Class Day Class. The goal of the project was to assist students …
Livermore, CA, US
This action research project aimed to increase male adolescent student perceptions of self-efficacy and decrease office referral rates. The researchers created a 10-week intervention that focused on developing a sense-of-self, goal …
Hayward, CA, US
The goal of this research was to see whether thirteen guidance lessons on college readiness help prepare high school juniors. Since all of these juniors were first generation college bound students, it was important to help them become aware of post-secondary options and prepare …
Hayward, CA, US