Synthesis papers written by graduate students for SED 696 and in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master’s in Special Education: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) Degree.
The papers are one component of their capstone Master's Program Professional Portfolio, which serves to synthesize and provide evidence of the students' education and experiences throughout their coursework.
Submissions from 2021
Lifelong Learning: An Essential Component of the Effective Teacher, Nicole Lampke
Finding Possibilities, Determining Student Abilities, and What That Looks Like in an Inclusive Classroom during COVID-19, Kaitlyn O'Hara
Submissions from 2020
How a Master’s in Special Education Provided Personal Growth and Confidence Concerning my Future Responsibilities as a Special Educator, McKenzie Bezon
Communication and Teaching, Jennifer Hoffman
The Importance of Teacher-and-Professional Collaboration to Improve Student Motivation and Learning in the Special Education Classroom Setting, Shawna Ippolito
A Framework for Effective Special Education Instruction, Megan Maldiner
Supporting the Needs of Students with Exceptionalities through the Creation of Positive and Highly Effective Learning Environments, Breanna Menza
A Curriculum/behavioral/assessment Framework for Promoting Highly Effective Instruction in Special Education, Melissa Therrien
Submissions from 2019
Making Sense of Instructional, Social, and Environmental Chaos for Students in a Self-Contained Classroom, Sean Miller
My Personal Growth as a Future Special Education Teacher, Morgan Moran
Ethics, Professionalism and Teaching, Dawn Smith