Past HOP Projects The following is a list of past projects done by students within the Honors Opportunity Program. Projects are listed by semester and include student name, title of the project, followed by the faculty mentor. 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 Spring 2012 - Kedzie, Michael, J. Junior. An exploration of Teaching Styles and Classroom Interactions in a Saturday Enrichment Chemistry course for Elementary Aged Gifted Students. Dr. Laurie Croft
- Marsch, Jennifer, K. Examining Remedial Reading Programs: A Self-Reflective Research Project on the Second Chance Reading Program. Dr. Amy K. E. Shoultz
- Medvec, Katie, L. Teaching Parents of Elementary Children How to Effectively Tutor Their Children in Research-Based Constructivist Mathematics Strategies and Models. Dr. Robert van Deusen
Fall 2011 - Campbell, Julia. Throw Up: Results from a Street Arts Case Study. Dr. Rachel Williams
- Hogarty, Catherine. Learning about Literacy through My Own Daughter's Literacy Development.Dr. Linda Fielding
Spring 2011 - Bentzinger, Ryan. Advancing teaching & Learning: Using Paper-Pencil Role-Playing Games as an Educational Tool for teachers and Students. Dr. Rachel Marie-Crane Williams
- McCarty, Colleen. Exploring Aspects of the Artist and Educator: A Self-Study of Establishing Balance Between Two Professions. Dr. Rachel Marie-Crane Williams
Fall 2010 - Duncan, Emily. The Achievement Gap: Literacy Lessons Learned in a Primary Classroom. Dr. Linda Fielding
Spring 2010 - Arduser, Jason W. Misconceptions and Differing Expectations: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Parent-Teacher Conferences with Immigrant Parents. Carolyn Colvin
- Nelson, Rachel. Successful Inclusion Strategies for Elementary School Teachers. Dr. Dennis Harper
- Bindi, Lisa. Meta-Analysis of Behavior Interventions in the Classroom. Youjia Hua
Fall 2009 - Esdorn, Mary. Teacher-Student Similarity: The Role Model Gap in Education. Dr. Peter Hlebowitsh
Spring 2009 - Franke, Jill. A Saturday Language Arts Program for Gifted Students. Dr. Laurie Croft
- Goldman, Marina. Teacher Requests for Using Academic Acceleration as an Option for Gifted Students. Dr. Maureen Marron
- Munley, Lissa A., Writing Partnerships:Linking the Over and Under-Prepared. Bonnie Sunstein
Spring 2008 - Gerling, Ryan. Masculinity and Intrapersonal Conservatism: The Relationship Between Social Dominance, Right Wing Authoritarianism, Male Gender Role Conflict, Psychological Entitlement and Religiosity. Dr. William Liu
- Kotarba, Christine. The Nature of Formal Leadership in Athletes. Susannah Wood
- Oehlerking, Ashley. Motivation within a Language Arts Classroom. Dr. Amy Shoultz
Fall 2007 - Haseman,Valerie. Teacher-Student Interaction: A Case Study of a Saturday Program for Gifted Students in Mathematics. Dr. Susan Assouline
- Rockwell, Allison. Reflective Research: A Study of Motivation in Students at Regular High Schools and at Gymnasia in Russia. Dr. Laurie Croft
- Shreck, Sheyla. Brasil to America: Learning Across Language and Culture. Dr. Laurie Croft
Spring 2007 - Cebrzynski, Megan Ann. Teacher and Student Perceptions about Reading Strategies Taught in the Classroom. Dr. Linda Fielding
- Moore, Susan. Examining How Autism Spectrum Disorders Affect Families and Education. Dr. John Achrazoglou
- Reinhart, Robert. Deployment of Films in Social Studies Classes. Dr. Laurie Croft
- Tazelaar, Danielle. Teacher and Student Perceptions about Reading Strategies Taught in the Classroom. Dr. Linda Fielding
Fall 2006 - Colton, Michelle. Percussion Instructional Methods. Dr. Dan Moore
Spring 2006 - Beeler, Stephanie. Two Summer Reading Programs for Students with ADHD. Dr. Alexandra Torkelson-Trout
- Davidson, Brian. Parental Attachment and Adolescent Self-Esteem. Dr. Kathryn Gerken
- Healy, Megan. ADHD and Reading Disabilities: Instructional Interventions that Increase Academic Success. Dr. Alexandra Torkelson-Trout
- Heffernen, Jessica. Attitudes Towards College of Education Graduates as Future Teachers. Dr. Laurie Croft
- Krickl, John. A Case Study of The Connie Belin & Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development's Math Excursions: Geometry Program. Dr. Susan Assouline
- Lopez, HollyAnn. An Alternative Model for Identifying Underrepresented Talented and Gifted Children. Jan Warren
- Maycan, Kristen. Student Teaching Across Disciplines. Dorathy Paul-Petersen
- Meller, Kimberly. Reading Equality Between Boys and Girls. Dr. Gregory Hamot
Fall 2005 - Aubert, Allison. Going to the Source: Benefits of Primary Document Use In an Advanced Placement European History Course. Dr. Bruce Fehn
- Dohlman, Melissa. Boys and Literacy, From Home to School. Dr. Linda Fielding
- Godberson, Rebecca. Invention and Convention: Instruction and Kindergarters’ Spelling. Dr. Linda Fielding
- Johansen, Lauren. International Comparison: The Importance of Learning a Second Language. Dr. Laurie Croft
- Ruff, Julie. Building Attachment, Initiative, and Self-Control in Preschool Age Children. Dr. Kathryn Gerken
- Scieszinski, Nicole. Gifted Bilingual Students: Two Case Studies Intertwined. Dr. Megan Foley-Nicpon
- Sprenger, Allison. Paired Texts: Broadening Teacher and Student Perspectives Through Literature Dr. Laurie Croft
- Thompson, Megan. Bridging the Gap: Gender and Technology. Dr. John Achrazoglou
- Titus, Katie. Adolescent Adjustment from Urban to Rural Settings. Dr. Scott McNabb
- VanHoosier, Michelle. Struggling to Keep History: The Impact of No Child Left Behind on an Elementary School Teacher. Dr. Bruce Fehn
Spring 2004 - Irwin, April. Preservice Teaching and Learning at the Echo Alternative High School. Dr. Rachel Williams
- McKevitt, Meghan. Using Language As A Resource: A Case Study. Dr. Kathryn Whitmore
- Smith, Julie. The Arts and Literacy. Dr. Linda Fielding
- Thomas, Julie. Attitudes Towards Honors Graduates As Future Teachers. Dr. Laurie Croft
Fall 2003 - Michael, MegAnn. Young Children's Views of Writing. Dr. Linda Fielding
- Zude, Betsy. Middle School or Junior High? Meeting Students Needs with Teams. Dr. John McLure
Spring 2003 - Arnold, Neala. Critical Literacy, Gender and The New Teacher. Dr. Cynthia Lewis
Fall 2002 - Polhill, Erin. Multicultural Mathematics Education: A Great Opportunity to Learn. Dr. William Nibbelink
- Russell, Johanna. Increasing Students' Self-Concepts Through the Arts. Dr. Rachel Williams
Spring 2002 - Lewis, Michelle. Sign Language's Relationships to Social Interaction in Pre-School Aged Children. Dr. Linda Fielding
- Lynch, Tara. Alternative Multiple Instruction. Dr. William Nibbelink
- Manescalchi, Erin. Literature in Mathematics: Lowering Students' Anxiety Levels. Dr. William Nibbelink
- Lechtenberg, Kate. Literacy Lessons for Teachers-to-Be: Three Francophone African Students Teach Me To Watch, Listen. Dr. Doris Witt, Dr. Herbirto Godina
Spring 2001 - Carr, Carolyn. Motivational Practices in the Elementary Classroom. Dr. Laurie Croft
- Rybak, Kelly. The Relationship Between Teacher Behaviors and Gender Inequalities in the Science Classroom. Dr. Susan A. Everett
- Tschetter, Katherine. Family Literacy Within a Mexican American Setting. Dr. Linda G. Fielding
- Unser, Raquel C. Impacts on Pre-Service Teachers' Thinking About Community Service-Learning. Dr. Rahima Wade
- Wymer, Lacia. Home and School Literacy Connections Within a Second Language Setting
Spring 2000 - Amend, Jessica. Exploring Gender Differences in the Self-Concept of Gifted 9-15 Year Olds. Dr. Susan Assouline
- Beier, Stacy. Using Conflict Resolution Techniques with Preschoolers. Dr. Richard Elardo
- Crowe, Alisha. Why Study Latin? (view this presentation). Dr. Michael Everson
- Farrell, Carrie. Lifelong Language Acquisition: A Case Study on Motivation. Dr. Leslie Schrier
- Guffy, Gretchen. The Influence of Popular Media & Adolescents' Reaction to Television Commercials: A Research in Progress. Dr. Heriberto Godina
- Martzke, Brenda. Examination of Concordant and Discordant Themes in Teacher Personalities. Dr. Steve Thunder-McGuire
- O'Connell, Timothy. Providing Rationale to Engage Students in Uninteresting (but Important) Lessons. Dr. Johnmarshall Reeve
- Seiler, Amanda. Facing Gender Equity Issues in Education: The Demeter Project. Dr. Stewart Ehly
- Starr, Sara. Artrooms Online Dr. Steve Thunder-McGuire
- Stashuk, Corinne. Personal Connections With Complexity: Learning About and From "School Hesitant" Mothers with Children at Risk. Dr. Kathryn Whitmore
- Williams, Teonta. Gender Bias in Education: What Goes On in Our Nation's Classrooms. Dr. Peter Hlebowitsh
Fall 1999 - Ivory, Shannon K. Facilitation of Family Literacy into Classroom Curriculum in a Diverse Setting. Dr. Carolyn Colvin
- Petruska, Jennifer. Darnel: An Illusion of a Student with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the Implementation of Behavior Modification Techniques. Dr. Kathryn Whitmore
- Stumpf, Janna. Examination of the Differential Influence of Parental, Peer, and Self Expectations on Academic Performance. Dr. Karen Cocco
Fall 1998 - Jurgenson, Kariann. How Textual Decisions Are Made By Junior High and High School English Teachers. James Marshall
- Mitchell, Angie. The Discovery Of An Idiosyncratic Process and the Development of Meaning In A Student's Art Making. Dr. Steve Thunder-McGuire
- Warner, Andrea. Interdependence In A Learning Community Anne Helene Skinstad Winders, Jackie Biting At Local Child Care Centers. Richard Elardo
Spring 1998 - Kuhlmann, Amber. Critical Reading Of Multicultural Texts: Euroamerican Teachers In A Rural Setting. Cynthia Lewis
- Shield, Cindy. Novice Teachers' Experiences with Community Service Learning Dr. Rahima Wade
- Stambaugh, Megan J. Honors Opportunity Program: Assisting the Socialization of Children with Autism. Dr. Gary Sasso
- Turner, Nicole. Parents' and Caregivers' Perceptions of Infant and Toddler Care. Alice Atkinson
Fall 1997 - Gearhart, Kristen. "I think it has to be both!" A Unique Relationship Between the Home and School, Providing a Positive Learning Enviroment: Case Study of Ronda Kathryn Whitmore.
- McNamara, Tracy. Parent Involvement. Stewart Ehly
Spring 1997 - Beane, Rebecca. The Reading Interests and Habits of Early Adolescents. Dr. Linda Fielding
- Friend, Irene. High School English Teachers Talk About Their Teaching Practices. James Marshall
- Heller, Noel. Written Project Summary: Preschool Art Making and Story Telling at a Local Head Start. Steve Thunder-McGuire
- Hurd, Mary. Gender Differences in Attitiudes and Attributions of Gifted Elementary Students as Related to Science Reasoning Scores. Dr. Susan Assouline
- Luper, Willene. Owens no title Don Yarbrough
- Scheitler, Susan. Tutor Efectiveness. Cathy Roller
- Schwade, Marcia Kay. Instructional Scaffolding: A Case Study of One Child as Learner and Teacher. Cathy Roller
- Stange, Tammy. Teen Mothers Speak Out on Parenthood, Teenage Parent Programsm and Their Futures. Jo Hendrickson
- Voreis, Sara. Defining Portfolios: Facilitating Dialogue Among Students, Parents and Teachers. Bonnie Sunstein
- Zaremba, Megan. Student Views On Mathematics Experiences. Rose Mary Zbieh
Fall 1996 - Dotson, Darcie. Valuing Funds of Knowledge in School Communities. Kathryn Whitmore
- Young, Carrie. An Opporunity For Success: Cross-age Interactions At A Summer Reading Program. Cathy Roller
Spring 1996 - Arp, Trudy. The Scott County Academy: Evaluation of the Scott County Academy. Dr. Susan Assouline
- Blessman, Jennifer. Reaction to HOP Research. Rose Mary Zbiek
- Doellinger, Heidi L. Gender Differences in Mathematics in Third through Sixth Grade Gifted Children. Dr. Susan Assouline
- Doppelt, Rachel. Postsecondary Education For Students With Mild Disabilities. Paul Retish
- Franta, James Franklin J. What's in it for Me? A Pilot Study on the Relational Dynamics Between Youth Sport Coaches and Their Athletes. Dawn Stephens
- Kleinfelter, Natalie. Student Beliefs In a Reform-Oriented Mathematics Classroom. Harold Schoen
- Palmer, Kari. One Teacher's Exploration into the Literacy Learning of a Midwestern Latino Family: A Case for Educators. Carolyn Colvin
- Tallman, Anthony S. Portfolios: Authenticating the Classroom. Bonnie Sunstein
- Wallace, Rebecca. The Effect of Community Service - Learning on the Relationship Between Cooperating Teachers and Student Teachers. Rahima Wade
- Wesson, Jennifer. Video Journal For a Student Teacher. Steve Thunder-McGuire
Spring 1995 - Barton, Tina M. Religion In The Public Schools: Prespectives from an American Student Teacher in Iowa and England Scott McNabb
- Eland, Wendy. Teachers and Service Learning. Rahima Wade
- Feistner, Dan. Summary Of School-Based Comprehensive Services. Jo Henderickson
- Oakland, Deborah. To Say is Not To Know: The Language Learning Strategies of Spanish Speaking Adults. Carolyn Colvin
- Payne, Nichole. Anjanette Romancing the Inattentive Senior Honors Project. Terry McNabb
- Rochford, Ann M. A Summary of My Involvement With the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. Harold Schoen
- Shotola, Iynne. The Portfolios as Corrections Officer. Bonnie Sunstein
- Thompson, Lisa. Computer Portfolios: Windows into the Mind. Bonnie Sunstein
- Ward, Wendy K. Bilingualism, Academic Achievement and Stress: The Impact of Psychological Factors and Language Proficiency on Latino. E.G. Vazquez
Fall 1994 - Dutton, Diane. M. no title Cathy Roller
- Leahy, Susan. Mathematical Reasoning Strategies Used by Secondary Teachers in a Tool-Present Enviroment. Rose Mary Zbiek
- Schmitt, Heidi. Portfolios: Usage In The Present Educational System. Bonnie Sunstein
Spring 1994 - Ashton, Ann. YES! Project Ecaluation Research Parent Interviews. Rahima Wade
- Baker, Amy L. Reading and Writing in Alternative School Settings: A Field Research Report. Cathy Roller
- Everett, Susan. no title Rahima Wade
- Galle, Christine. The Effects of Attitudes Toward Mathematics on Test Scores. Dr. Susan Assouline
- Glenn, Melaine. West Liberty Adult Literacy Project and Workplace Literacy. Carolyn Colvin
- Gwinnup, Donna. Literary Enrichment for At-Risk Bilingual Elementary Students. Carolyn Colvin
- Pinkus, Susan. The World Around The Child Who Paints: Environmental and Cultural Effects on Children's Paintings in Oaxaca, Mexico. Steve Thunder-McGuire
- Pritchett, C. Johnette. Problem Solving Techniques of Gifted and Talented Students. Denny St. John
- Putnam, Kimberly. no title Rahima Wade
- Smith, Laura. no title Dr. Linda Fielding
- Sobaski, Amy. Core-Plus Mathematics Projects. Harold Schoen
- Swartzendruber, Mary Jo. Research Project Summary: Adult Literacy Tutoring Program. Caroyln Colvin
- Vavroch, Dana. What Makes a Friend? Jo Hendrickson
Fall 1993 - Buettner, Kristen T. Written Sumary for "The Benefits of Art for Students with Disablilities." Steve Thunder-McGuire
- Cosper, Catherine. no title John McLure
- Keech, Andrea McGann. The Seattle Project: Preliminary Research Completed for Nancy Ewald Jackson, Ph.D. Nancy Ewald-Jackson
- Kelly, Amy J. Portfolio Information Synthesis. Bonnie Sunstein
- Larson, Paul. College Student Reasons for Living. John Westefeld
Spring 1993 - Madvig, Jill Caton. no title Dr. Susan Assouline / Dr. Kathryn Gerken
- Van de Kamp, Trudy L. Social Participation at the College Level: Concerns and Outcomes. Rahima Wade
- Van Langen, Jo Lynn. The Quality of Teacher/Student Interactions During Literature Discussions. James Marshall
Fall 1992 - Shirley L. Heath. no title Dr. Linda Fielding
- Suzanne Miller. no title Dr. Linda Fielding
Spring 1992 - Nauman, Carolyn S. no title John McLure
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