This collection contains Honors in the Major theses completed in Education and Human Performance.
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Exploring the relationship between music participation on math scores and high school retention, Marin Halperin
An ethnographic case study in a British primary (elementary) school classroom of academic self-efficacy, Kelly Iliff
Incorporating graphic novels into social studies based instruction an effective means of determining quality graphic novels, Lindsey Johannessen
An exploration of materials for music integration in elementary science education, Nicole Jennet Mills
Including everyone a handbook for LGBT inclusion in the elementary classroom, Shanine Mollentze
Examining the moral development of young children and their naturalistic displays of empathy through service-learning experiences in preschool, Elizabeth Paris
Art teacher preparation does the path to certification in Florida matter?, Deanna Jean Price
UCF Upward Bound Program promoting first generation in college, low income and multicultural students stem college success, Christina Restrepo
Using young adult literature to teach the classics a study on pairing young adult novels with the classic works in secondary English classrooms, Deanna Lynn Velazquez
Examining The magic tree house series for historical accuracy and educational implications, Nina Washington
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
An analysis of the graphic novel adaptation of the Iliad by Homer for use in the secondary classroom, Christopher Baltazar
Acquisition and transference of physics-based conceptual knowledge : an analysis of fourth-grade student's ability, Ashton Dacus
Using Meyer's Twilight in the secondary classroom, Tierney Miller
Examining at-home reading programs : the current state of at-home reading programs in Central Florida elementary schools, Rebecca Mordente
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
How play supports the development of the whole child : implications for parents of children ages 2 to 6, Amber Kirlew
Exploring the contributing factors of success in department of defense schools : a literature review, Callie M. Lane
Exploring and implementing select character education programs for young children in Florida, Erin Farrell Monaghan
The evolution of tales in Europe and George Sand's work throughout the K-12 curriculum, Maria Teresa O'Brien
Cultural implications of reading motivational methodologies, Catherine Jane Page
Elementary school teacher's belief about developmentally appropriate tasks in mathematics, Cynthia L. Romero
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
A study on motivation in the high school foreign language classroom through focus groups with third- and fouth-year high school Spanish students, Priscilla M. Alzamora
Personal personnel : the effects on teachers and administrators of a failing school due to high-stakes testing, Carley Lyn Blades
An historical approach to physics instruction, Angelo C. Conner
What experienced teachers believe : a study of select teachers' perceptions on teacher efficacy and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Kailee M. Gregware
The importance of physical activity in elementary aged children affecting their health, behavoir, and learning, Angela M. Meleis
Broken promises : the inconvenient truth of apartheid in Florida's public schools, Sidney Moss
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Effect on student achievement and attitudes towards learning mathematics when integrating children's literature into a mathematics lesson, Rebecca A. Arico
Incorporating drama across the curriculum into the intermediate elementary classroom, Ashley N. Cannon
The relationship between a collaborative reading-writing project and second grade students' motivation, Erin Marie McCarthy
A Curriculum Guide for Integrating Literary Theory into Twelfth Grade Florida english Language Arts, Helen Philpot
Interpreter of Maladies: Analyzing Current Young Adult Indo-Caribbean Literature for Inclusion in Today's High School Canon, Reshma Ramkellawan
Where are the gifted children? : the representation of gifted students in caldecott medal books, Angela Bianca Shapiro
Leadership skills : teaching collaboration through the fourth grade social studies curriculum, Megan C. White
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Urban School Education and Preservice Teacher Preparation, Cynthia Cassagnol
Superman as a Literary Hero through the Years, Matt Colgrove
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Literacy Activities that Parents of Preschool Children Attending Day Care Promote at Home and Community Settings, Myriam Guijarro de Ortiz
Exploring Attitudes and Possible Solutions to Aliteracy through Focus Groups and Interviews of Fifth Grade Students, Heidi Unruh
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
The Role of Contemporary Artists and Mathematics in the Art Classroom, Katherine Blair
Perceptions of parents on sensory integration therapy and children with autism, Callie L. Haynes
Aliteracy and the Role of the Classroom Library, Destiny Pacha
Connecting Adolescents to Adolescent Literature: A Study of Eighth Graders' Lived Experiences and Literature's Responses, Jessica Pedlow
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Transition from Craftsperson to Career and Technical Education Teacher: A Qualitative Study of Prior Mentoring Experiences, Meredith Baker
Evaluating software used in a balanced literacy program, Jamie Lynn DeRusso
Designing a Standards-based, Eclectic, Elaborated, and Synergistic Yearlong Theme Cycle, Teresa Jackson
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
The selection of children's literature for teaching values and ethics through use of art forms, Mary Ann Golinvaux
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
The Effects of Exercise and Teaching Intervention on Youth with Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities, Richard Tucci
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Teaching for understanding : classroom observations of this approach at two different elementary schools, Lori Lightsey Chandley
Versions of reality : the integration of themes relevant to critical pedagogy in undergraduate preservice teacher education, Andrea M. Pintaone
Are we playing the same tune? : a comparison of parent-teacher values and priorities for the development of a child with disabilities, Margo C. Swire
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Treating obesity through exercise, Danylle R. Glenn
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Integrating the arts in the elementary classroom, Kathleen L. Longtin