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Volume 8, Issue 1

Introductory Attempt at the Development of Critical Consciousness: Lessons Learned 
Margaret Schauer
Tahani Dari
Miranda Peck

Beyond the Personal Narrative: Choice and Authenticity in Middle School Novel 
Writing

Tyra G. Deckard

Refreshing Reading Lessons with a Strategy: Structured Note-taking with Graphic 
Organizers

Bahar Cemre Karaağaçlı

Implementing Project Based Learning in High School Algebra Under the Shadow 
Of Standardized Testing

Cayden Kriya Shakti Betzig

I came. I saw. I created. – An Action Research Project on How Learning with Minecraft 
Affects Students’ Engagement in Classical Studies

Christopher Charteris
Herbert Thomas

“Not Only Were the Student Learning…But So Was I.”: Introducing Preservice Teachers 
To Graphic Novels as Part of a Multimodal Literacy Framework

Lisa Delgado Brown
Elizabeth Sughrue

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Volume 7, Issue 3

Helping Struggling Writers Through Effective Spelling and Writing Strategies 
Xochitl Morales

Improving Pronunciation Skills of Grade 6 Pupils Through Oral Drills 
Antonio Jr. T. Enerio

Incorporating Autonomy in an Analytics Module: Visualizing Self-Directed Learning 
Hui Teng Chia

Spanish Vocabulary Acquisition by English Speakers Using Spaced-Repetition 
Algorithms and Mnemonics

Jon-Erik G. Storm

Collaborative Testing Impacts Student Achievement and Test Anxiety for Advanced 
Placement Environmental Science Students

Helen Bremert
S. B. Boesdorfer

Investigating Co-Teaching for Impact on Academic Engagement: Best Practices for 
English Subject Learners in a Bilingual Elementary School

Kyle M. Daley

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Volume 7, Issue 2

Determining the Effects of Cooperative Problem-Solving in a High School Physics 
Setting on the Students’ Confidence, Achievement, and Participation

Sarah M. Gagermeier

Improving High School Students’ Understanding of Quadrilaterals by Using 20
Pre-Constructed Diagrams of Geogebra

Kelly A. Steffen
Matthew S. Winsor

Social Imagination Project: Fostering Empathy in Pre-Service Teachers by Reading 
Children’s Books Featuring Characters Who Have Disabilities

Shelly Furuness
Kellie J. Esteves

Engaging With Play-Based Learning 
Rebecca Anderson
Herbert Thomas

Revisiting School Science Curriculum Through School Gardening Participatory 
Action Research Project in Nepal

Kamal Prasad Acharya
Chitra Bahadur Budhathoki

Using PREP, a Primary Reading Engagement Program, to Motivate Primary 
Struggling Readers

Jeannie Votypka

Teaching Mathematics with Music to Young Children and Connecting Families 
Smita Guha

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Volume 7, Issue 1

​Teaching Preservice Teachers About Microaggression: Knowing It’s Just a Pencil 
Charlotte R. Green and Louis S. Nadelson

Learning the Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles in the Context of Solid Waste Management: 
The Educate, Act, and Live School Project

María L. Ortiz Hernández, Pascua Padró-Collazo, Marta Fortis, and Michelle Borrero

Using Ethnographic Observation to Support Prospective Teachers in Separating 
Observation and Inference

Meredith McCool

The Impact of Growth Mindset on Perseverance in Writing
Amanda Jankay

Culture, Fairy Tales, and Action Research 
Robyn LeAn Strickland and Kathrine Johnson

Partnering Across Disciplines: Engaging Students in Peer Collaborations on
Writing Assignments

Meg Smith, Amanda ElBassiouny, and April Sanders

Using Culturally Responsive Teaching to Adapt a Flipped Class for Undergraduate,
Emirati Learners

Beverly Wagner and Christopher Bogiages

Where’s the Grapple? Lesson Planning in the Age of “I Do, We Do, You Do” 
Paul Skilton-Sylvester

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Volume 6, Issue 3

Changing Talk and Interaction for Dialogic Teaching in an Early Years’ Literacy  Classroom
Anita Stibbard, Christina Davidson, Christine Edwards-Groves

Candidate Teachers Exploring Ethnomathematics in their Sociocultural Contexts Osama Al-Mahdi

The Impact of Peer Learning Approach of Teaching in a Photosynthesis Class
Charles Essiam, Rebecca Esi Quansah, Francis Arthur-Baidoo, Doris Osei-Antwi

Developing 7th Grade Students’ Mathematical Confidence Through the Process of Self-Reflection
Siddhi Desai, Farshid Safi

Elementary Teachers as Action Researchers
Justine Bruyère

Teaching Vocabulary to At-Risk 3rd Grade Students: Paper-and-Pencil Activities Versus Technology Activities
Mechelle Ivy, Susan Szabo

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Volume 6, Issue 2

Using Action Research to Develop Data Literacy in Initial Teacher Education
Shannon Kennedy-Clark Peter, Reimann Vilma Galstaun, Boris Handal

Coupling PhET Simulations and POGIL: High School Chemistry Students’ Learning And Engagement in Argumentation on the Topic of Atomic Theory
Tracey A. Bennett, Sarah B. Boesdorfer

Using Bibliotherapy and Personal Reflection as Tools for Reducing Math Anxiety Christine M. Higgins, Joseph M. Furner, Tina Gerencser

Finding Words: Students Taking Part in their Vocabulary Development
Francine Falk-Ross, Rhonda Fernandez, Mary Catherine, Hillman Von Charpentier, Jeanette De Los Santos, Sandra Flank

Action Research in an Ethiopian Classroom: Instructional Methods that Improve Vocabulary Retention
Sarah Bischoff Michelle Parker, Margaret Mishra

Supporting English Language Learners Through Inclusion and Task-Based Instruction Sarah E. Bularzik, Christopher Bogiages

Multiple Means of Engagement in Elementary Social Studies
Amanda Carter, Tanya Flushman

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Volume 6, Issue 1

Examining the Instructional Design of Interactive and Collaborative Learning 
Opportunities

Rachel Karchmer-Klein, Elizabeth Soslau, Jann Sutton

Comparing Cooperative Learning Strategies in Assessment Instruction 
Joseph A. Mayo

Does Mindfulness Strengthen Self-efficacy in First Grade Students? 
Kristen L. Logan, Erik K. Laursen

“Let the people sing!” - Action Research Exploring Teachers’ Musical Confidence
When Engaging Learners in ‘Singing Wellbeing’

Daphne Rickson, Jo Atkinson, Dianne Reynolds, Robert Legg

Using First Author© Writing Curriculum with Students with Autism Spectrum 
Disorder

Kristie Asaro-Saddler, Jessica Coles

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Volume 5, Issue 3

Maintaining Scientific Literacy in a Digital Age: The Transition of a High School Biology Class from Paper Textbooks to Digital Text Resources
Lisa Catalano Gizas

Examining the Effect of Language-Based Instructional Interventions in ELL and Non-ELL Language Production and Task-Oriented Behavior in Elementary Math, Science, and Social Studies Classrooms
Maggie Hoody, Joanna Yang Yowler, Michele Link-Valenstein, Anna Banti, Krystle Eilen, Andrea Saenz, Heidi Saari, Chris Pierret

Mathematics Stations in the Third Grade Classroom: Are They Worth It? 
Rachel Perry

Surveying the Linguistic Needs of Team Members Traveling to Puerto Rico for a Short-Term Service Learning Trip
Megan A. DeVoss, Robert A. Griffin

Developing Critical Thinking, Justification, and Generalization Skills in Mathematics 85
Through Socratic Questioning

Meighan Duffy, Manuela Heinz

Effective Mathematics Instruction for Native American Elementary Students: Strategies for Using Manipulatives
Traci Steigelmeier, Jarret D. Moore

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Spring 2019. Volume 5, Issue 2. 

Procedural Checklist Intervention to Increase Math Assignment Completion 
Among Students with High Incidence Disabilities

Martin Rios and Calli Lewis Chiu

Parallel Conferencing: Co-Viewing And Co-Assessing Teacher Candidates’ Videos
Stephanie Kotch-Jester, Elizabeth Soslau, Vicki Goettel, Bridget Duda, Nicholas Bell, and Deirdre Lilly

Reflections: Exploring Student Writing Self-Efficacy In the Online Environment
Sharonica Nelson

Engaging Education Majors To Embrace Diversity Through Expressive Arts 
Annette Mohan and Grace Jepkemboi

Reshaping Practice: An Action Research Project Exploring Writing Instruction 
Kate Roll and Margaret Vaughn

Writing in Mathematics to Increase Student Understanding 
Ashley Harlan

Perceptions of Flexible Seating 
Mary Ellen Sorrell

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Fall 2018. Volume 5, Issue 1. 

The Value of Integrating Science and Literacy for Struggling Students
Emily A. Holtz and Lynne Masel Walters

Using Literacy Strategies with Middle School ELL Students to Improve their Literacy Skills
Nichole L. Smith, Mariel Gomez de la Torre-Cerfontaine, Barbara M. Butler, and Dawn Waegerle

Using a Concept of Definition Word Map to Teach Science Vocabulary
Kimberly Jones

Using Action Research in a Graduate Literacy Class to Connect Theory to Practice: A Replication Study
Juan Araujo, Pearl Garden, Liza Larue, Bonnie Still, Leslie Patterson, Joel Blaylock, Sandra Hogg, Deborah Murillo, and Angela Venters

​Gents Club Mentorship Program
Tye Parr, Becky Sinclair, and Susan Szabo

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Summer 2018. Volume 4, Issue 3.

IMPLEMENTATION OF INQUIRY AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN A HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY CLASSROOM: AN ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT
Michelle Vanhala

UNDERSTANDING CLASSROOM MOTIVATION AMONG ADOLESCENT MALES
Floralba Arbelo Marrero and Maria Aguirre Castells

DEVELOPING STUDENT TEACHERS’ ABILITY TO EVALUATE THEIR PUPILS LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM
Susan Wyn Jones

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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL STORIES ON COMPLIANCE AND AGGRESSION IN A KINDERGARTEN AGED CHILD
Alica Benton and Cynthia F. DiCarlo

THE IMPACT OF TEACHER QUESTIONING AND OPEN-ENDED PROBLEMS ON MATHEMATICAL COMMUNICATION
Cinthia Rodriguez and Emily P. Bonner

STUDENT AND TEACHER PERCEPTIONS OF STABILITY BALLS AS ALTERNATIVE SEATING IN A FIRST GRADE CLASSROOM
Nicole Schoolcraft

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Spring 2018. Volume 4, Issue 2.

USING POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TO INCREASE ATTENTIVE BEHAVIOR AND
CORRECT TASK PERFORMANCE IN PRESCHOOLERS DURING EXTRA
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Heather Reames
Cynthia F. DiCarlo

LESSONS LEARNED: AN ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT IN SELF-REGULATED
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

Mandy E. Lusk
Calli Lewis Chiu
Donna Sayman

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE ALPHABET KNOWLEDGE IN KINDERGARTEN
Linda Stanley
Maida Finch

USING PARAGRAPH FRAMES TO SCAFFOLD THE TEXT-BASED ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING EXPERIENCES OF LOW-PERFORMING EIGHTH-GRADE STUDENTS
Yvonne C. Campbell
Nicole Parke

STUDENT TEACHER LEARNING THROUGH REFLECTION
Jeffrey Johnson

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Fall 2017. Volume 4, Issue 1.

EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF FEMALE STUDENTS’ MINDSET ON THEIR APPROACH TO CHALLENGES WHEN LEARNING MATHEMATICS
Caitriona O’Sullivan
Máire Ní Ríordáin

CHALLENGES OF MEETING THE NEEDS OF GIFTED STUDENTS WITHIN AN RTI SYSTEM
Jennifer Redenius
Nicole Skaar​

AN ACTION RESEARCH STUDY ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN A RURAL
APPALACHIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Michael Melton
Steven Hooker

THE HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSROOM: EFFECTS ON
ACHIEVEMENT, ATTITUDE, AND ENGAGEMENT

Brittany Williams
Regina L. Suriel
Ellice Martin


DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION TO INCREASE CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT IN MATHEMATICS
Melissa J. Mainini 
Leslie C. Banes

PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS LEARNING TO ENGAGE RELUCTANT WRITERS: THE POWER OF EXPERIENTIAL CRITICAL LITERACY PEDAGOGIES
Myriam N. Torres

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Summer 2017. Volume 3, Issue 3.

A SENSE OF POSSIBILITY: CULTIVATING PERSEVERANCE IN AN URBAN MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM
Samantha A. Marshall

MORE THAN WORDS: STRUGGLING READERS’ COMPREHENSION OF WORD PROBLEMS
Leanna R. MacDonald and Leslie C. Banes

IMPROVING READING WITH TARGETED STRATEGIES FOR A RELUCTANT ELEMENTARY READER
Amanda Bright

“SO WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON TODAY?”: PRESERVICE TEACHERS’ USE OF ASSESSMENT DATA IN A READING DIAGNOSIS COURSE
Bethanie Pletcher and Danielle Tefft

INVESTIGATING MASTER LEVEL K-6 READING TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARD TEACHING CONTENT-AREA LITERACY STRATEGIES
Kay Hong-Nam and Susan Szabo

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Spring 2017. Volume 3, Issue 2.

IMPACT OF SHORT-TERM INTENSE FLUENCY INSTRUCTION ON STUDENTS' READING ACHIEVEMENT: A CLASSROOM BASED, TEACHER-INITIATED RESEARCH STUDY
Kristy DiSalle and Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.

USING TEACHER ACTION RESEARCH IN HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY TO DEVELOP NOVEL ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Chad Husting and Jordan Harshman, Ph.D.

DATA ON THE DATA: A METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE FIDELITY OF OFFICE DISCIPLINE REFERRAL COMPLETION
Paul Gavoni and W. Alex Edmonds

AN ACTION RESEARCH ON ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO SPEAK IN SECOND LANGUAGE EDUCATION: A LEARNER-CENTERED APPROACH
Vahid Rahmani Doqaruni

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Fall 2016. Volume 3, Issue 1.

 Art Therapy Based Curricula in After-School Programs
Afsaneh Ezzatyar and Alyson F. Shapiro

Giving Students Choice in Math Workshop and its Effects on Student Motivation
Shannon Hedman

Assessing the Impact of a Teacher Leadership Programme in a Teaching Schools Alliance
Katy Granville-Chapman

Asking “Why?” Matters: The Case of a High School English Language Arts Teacher
Erica Hamilton and Shawn Jacob

Improvement of Present Subjunctive Oral Production in Graded VoiceThread Tasks
Beatriz G. Glick

Spring 2016. Volume 2, Issue 2. 

Using Comment Only Marking in a Mathematics Classroom in the Republic of Ireland: Experience and Learning of a Student Teacher
Kathleen O’ Mahoney and Manuela Heinz

Can I Play, Again? Using a Literacy App to Increase Letter Recognition & Phonemic Awareness
Dorothy Beach and Cynthia DiCarlo

Introducing Teachers to PowerPoint Presentation in a Technologically Challenging Environment: Action Research
Cecilia Boakye and Isaac Buabeng

Leveraging Technology in the Classroom: Using Comic Life Software to Support Literacy
Marcus Artigliere

Feedback Use with Preservice Teachers’ Writings: Building Confident Writers and Effective Teachers of Writing
Laurie A. Sharp

Using Group Roles to Promote Autonomy in the University Classroom
Jena K. Lynch and Alan M. Orr

​Implementing Reading Strategies for Second Grade Immigrant Students to Increase Reading Proficiency and Help Them Enjoy Reading
Floralba Arbelo Marrero and Thaise Mustellier

Fall 2015. Volume 2, Issue 1. 

Improving Reading in the Content Areas through Informational Text Reading Inventory

Corrie Nelson, Bobby Ojose, Abel Waithaka

Choice and the Reader’s Identity 

Lauren Meier

Strategies for Mentoring and Engaging Undergraduate Students in Planning, Conducting, Writing, and Presenting Research

Lisa D. Hobson, Alex Colvin, Douglas Butler, Sonia Boone, Clarissa Gamble Booker-Thomas

Response to Intervention (RTI-B) and its Impact on Student Behaviors

Kalie N. Dunn

Spring 2015. Volume 1, Issue 2. 

Articles

Using Math Journals to Encourage Students to Communicate their Understanding of Math Concepts


Faye Marsha G. Camahalan, Kelly M. Young

Choral Reading Theater: Bridging Accuracy, Automaticity and Prosody in Reading Fluency across an Academic Unit of Study


Dennis Rowen, Marie Biggs, Nancy Watkins, Timothy Rasinski                   
Additional Resource: 
Video 

Mathematics Word Problem Solving Through Collaborative Action Research

Eda Vula, Rajmonda Kurshumlia

Determining the Impact of Individual Goal Setting Aligned with Standards on Kindergarten Students’ Math Proficiency

Karly Davis
Additional Resources: 
Appendix A
Appendices B-K

From Research to Practice

Readability Levels Show that Social Studies Textbooks Are Written Above Grade Level Reading

Tamara Robison, Tracey Roden, Susan Szabo 

Fall 2014. Volume 1, Issue 1.

Front Matter

A Letter from the Editors


Articles

The Research That We Need

Timothy Rasinski

Changing Directions: One Teacher's Journey

Kimberly Lebak, Lauren Schule

Scriptwriting: Exploring the Use of Mentor Texts to Extend the Readers Theater Experience

Kristie Miner, Patricia Follette, Timothy Rasinski, Kasim Yildirim

Lesson Plan

It Costs How Much? A Guidance Lesson for Personal Finance and Career Exploration

Jeff Cranmore, Jenifer Atkins

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