Honors theses completed at Western Michigan University are entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors or we have been unable to reach the authors, so the theses may be only available from on-campus computers. If you are an author of an honors thesis and would like to make it available off campus or if you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.
Theses from 2023
The Importance of Representation in Children's Literature Focusing on the Deaf Community, Madison Rice
Integrated Curriculum for an elementary school classroom, Karen Smith
Theses from 2021
World Changers: Social Justice at the Heart of Middle School Language Arts Curriculum, Mackenzie McClain
Theses from 2020
Interdisciplinary and Standards Based Curriculum Plan to the Theme of Fairy Tales, Alyssa Brouwer
Student Attitudes, Collaborative Group Work and Technology Use in Elementary Mathematics Classrooms: Examining Connections, Katie Kukulka
Theses from 2018
Effective Teaching Methods for Elementary Students with ADD/ADHD, Jane Bensen
Impacts of Representation on Increasing Flexibility in Understanding Number Composition, Abigail Carr
Positive Discipline as a Part of Effective Classroom Management, Allison Stevens
Theses from 2015
Saving OurSelves (S.O.S.): A spoken anthology of State-on-Black violence, Ryeasha Hester
Theses from 2014
Stimulating the Brain with Creative Movement in the Classroom, Theresa Lytwyn
Two-Way Dual-Immersion Programs, Monica Nealis
The Adventures of Ophelia: Using Children's Literature in the Math Curriculum, Rachel Palgut
Teacher Guidebook for ESL Students, Ashley Ramo
Emerging Themes in Dystopian Literature: The Development of an Undergraduate Course, Devin Ryan
Theses from 2013
The Effect of Classroom Environment on Student Learning, Ryan Hannah
Biracial Identity in Texts Read by Secondary Education Students, Jared Madden
Theses from 2012
Integrating Alternative Energy Production into the Public School Science Curriculum, Benjamin Overbeek
Around the World in 180 Days, Laura Rogers
Kayleigh's Australian Adventure: A Story for Children, Diane A. Wetmore
Theses from 2011
Financing Michigan Education: An Interpretation, Analysis and Suggested Improvements of the State School Aid Fund, John A. Gipson
Theses from 2009
SHIFT: Exploring the Role of the Arts in 21st Century Education, Anders Christensen
The Cooking Camp Project: Building Self-Reliance, a Knowledge of Diverse Cultures and Home-School Connection, Lauren Kazmierczak
What Communities Can Do to Assist in Students' Post-Secondary Preparation and Retention, Jessie Liszewski
The Future Job Market for Michigan's Newly Certified Mathematics Teachers, Megan O'Connor
Teaching as a Learning Experience Through the Lens of Self-Efficacy: Reflective Practice and the English 1000 Program at Western Michigan University, Katie M. Reilly
D-Day through Song: Teaching History through music and the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Lucas Rewa
A Friend is a Friend is a Friend, Nathan Squires
Lighthouse History and Literature, Nicole A. Vanderhoff
Theses from 2008
Duets in Motion, Benjamin Beck and Holly Florian
Description and Analysis of Bilingual Programs Implemented in Kalamazoo Public Schools, Jessica Glover
Learning Centers: Finding Differentiated Instruction in Increasingly Diverse Classrooms, Maribeth Hutton
Literacy and Language Variation in Elementary Classrooms, Maggie Konett
Establishing a Summer Day Camp for Disadvantaged Children in Kalamazoo, Laurie L. Lijewski
Methods for Raising Self-Efficacy in Struggling Learners: Erica's Journey, Heather Stypula
The Development of a Middle School Sexual Health Education Curriculum, Lara J. Vertalka
Theses from 2007
Communities: A Cross-Curricular Unit for First Grade, Andrea T. Glassman
Finding (your)Self: A Sample 8th Grade Language Arts Curriculum, Jennifer M. Heuft
The Proccess of Creating an Original Thematic Unit: The Solar System, Jenna Hiller
Development of Persuasive Writing: Implications for Writing Instruction, Michelle Magalski
A Multicultural Children's Literature Resource Manual for Teachers in an Urban Setting, Chandra Murphy
Empowering Students with Cognitive Impairments through the Implementation of Self-Determination Strategies, Laura Wolanin
Theses from 2006
Welcoming Students to the College Campus: The Value, Impact, and Implementation of a Student Involvement Fair, Rachel Bennett
Utilizing Research on Various Schooling Styles and Teaching Methodologies in Order to Design and Create My Future Elementary/Art Classroom Environment, Angela S. Douglass
Notes, Notas: A "Trilingual" Education in Words and Pictures, Whitney Dykhouse
Discovering Art through Reading: An Honors Thesis Project, Cassandra Stein
Incorporating Technology in the Classroom: Practical Pedagogy, Sara Wachtmann
A Comparison Study of the Challenges and Benefits of Elementary Spanish Programs in the Kalamazoo Area, Pamela R. Wiersma
Theses from 2005
Teaching Methods in the Prevention of Dance Injury, Erin Dudley
Adding a Foreign Language Component to Standard Curricular Lessons, Erin Farmer
Participatory Roles of Parents in Special Education in a Rural School in Mexico, Katie Fritz
Students with Limited English Proficiency in the Mainstream Classroom: A Guide for Teachers, Megan Haas
A Study of the Teaching Methods of High School History Teachers, Ashley Sanders
Fahrenheit 451: A Teacher's Guide, Jaclyn Shurmack
From Theory to Practice: Incorporating Philosophies of Teaching English into a Comprehensive Unit Plan, Nicole Smith
Multicultural Schools: A Place for Bilingual Education, Thanh Vo
Teaching Pronunciation in High School Spanish Classes: A Focus on Vowels, Ellen Waisanen
Theses from 2004
Environmental Education in Michigan's Secondary Curriculum, Diane DuBois
Globalization in Education: Striving for Peace through Artistic Expression in the Classroom, Kara N. Engel
Multicultural Education and Global Competency at the Elementary Level, Kathryn N. Giebel and Michelle K. Rimpel
Scaffolding to a Higher Education, Darrick Gregory
Life á l' école: Pedagogical Elements of French and American Classrooms, Sara Hinshaw
Waiting on Alice: Explorations in Entertainment-Education to Promote Depression Awareness Among Young Adults, Laura Kirklin and Jared D. Vineyard
Project Charlie/Peaceful Partners: Influence of Time and Gender on Emotional Expression, Jennifer Palmer and Erica Smith
Rehearsal Planning: Determining Rehearsal Time in the Choral Classroom, Megan Steenhagen
A Curriculum Plan Based on a Sung Dynasty Landscape Artist's Work and Techniques, Lindsey R. Terbrack
Teaching Wiring Effectively, Jessica Woodard
Theses from 2003
Talking About Terrorism in the Classroom, Kristin K. Dettloff
Guidebook to Creating an Educational Portfolio, Kristin Hurley and Sara Nordeen
HIV/AIDS: Children and the Schools, Kai M. Kotts
The Process of Textbook Selection in an Undergraduate Physiology Curriculum: A Thesis Project, Amy Kulon
The Nature-Nurturing Handbook: Integrating Environmental Education in the Classroom, Abby L. Lape
Educating Our Children: The Benefits of Arts Education in Our Nation's Schools, Rebecca Moore
Personal and Social Development and Religious and Moral Education in Scotland and Michigan: A Comparative Study, Lisa Rasmussen
Mas Preguntas: Caught in the Hyphen of the Mexican-American Identity, Dana M. Stachowiak
Multicultural Literature in the Secondary Schools: A Thematic, Student Centered Approach, Lindsay Steenbergen
Definitions of Culture, Meghan Van Lente
Reform Mathematics, Melissa Sue Vegter
Theses from 2002
Educational Programs for Gifted Students, Wendy L. Freed
Imagination in Upper Elementary Science Education, Anne M. Hawkinson
Incorporating Technology into Daily Classroom Life, Rachel Lenaway
Elementary History Education and Children's Perceptions of Time, Christine M. McCreedy
In a Kid's Kingdom: Personal Literary History Explored in Folk Art, Erin A. Neeley
The Holistic Approach to Reading and Writing, Carly Obreiter
Roy's Renaissance: Reflections on an English Teacher's Training, Roy J. Ringel
Math Education: Teaching Data Analysis in Grades 3-5, Kathleen C. Teall
Theses from 2001
Theatre of the Oppressed as Theatre-in-Education: Documentation and Review of the F.L.Y. Project, Kevin D. Dodd
Integrated Democratic Education: Dream to Change the World, Crystalyn J. Gusse
Involving Parents of At-Risk Children in Urban Schools, Tonya L. Heselschwerdt
Reading Comprehension Strategies for the Upper Elementary Grades: Helping Students Achieve Mastery of Informational Text, Laura Keusch
Evolution of Teacher Efficacy Across Generations of Health Education Candidates and Teachers, Michelle Ponzio
Characteristics of Michigan Charter Schools, Kimberly Reynolds
Language Teaching and Internet Technology, Nathan J. Richardson
Integrating Technology in Middle School Mathematics, Diane Rogers
A Pre-service Look at Implementing Technology in a Middle School Classroom, Jennifer Leigh Sikorski
A Study of the Use of Portfolio Assessment in the Classroom, Rebecca Simion