Action Research
Reports
(Reports designated "Special Collection" do not circulate and
are located in the Archives.)
- Scheld, Edward.
Will
specifically designed math instruction, delivered in a small group model,
result in an accelerated rate of growth as demonstrated on MCAS testing and
other forms of informal assessments?
QA 135.5 .S286 2005 & Spec. Coll. QA
135.5 .S286 2005
- Lakow, JoAnn.
Will
the implementation of math journals in an eighth grade classroom improve MCAS
scores?
QA 135.5 .L242
2005 & Spec. Coll. QA 135.5. L242 2005
- Roy, Daniel D.
Will
implementation of Lee Cantor's Assertive Discipline improve behavior during
seventh grade lunch and bring about more positive perceptions of the cafeteria
for seventh grade students?
LB 3013 .R8 2005 & Spec. Coll. LB
3013 .R8 2005
- Raimondo, Cheryl L.
Will
a focused intervention for attendance issues at the middle school level
increase the number of days that students are on time and in
school?
LB 3081 .R35
2005 & Spec. Coll. LB 3081.R35 2005
- Gilligan, Gregg T.
Will
the implementation of advanced multi-media presentations in World
Civilizations I result in higher term grades?
H 62 .G5155 2005 & Spec. Coll. H 62
G5155 2005
- Fabrizio, David P.
Will
pairing students with a classroom partner to complete all aspects of
schoolwork relieve student anxiety and lead to increased student achievement
in lower level United States history classes?
LB 1031.5 .F32 2005 & Spec. Coll. LB
1031.5. F32 2005
- Krussell, Ann Marie Pizzano.
Will
the improved mentor program of the Methuen Public Schools lead to increased
self-confidence and general effectiveness?
LB 1731.4 .K78 2005 & Spec. Coll. LB
1731.4 K78 2005
- Ingrassia, Carrie S.
Will
the implementation of an inclusion study group improve the collaboration of
co-teaching teams?/ a C.A.G.S action research report presented by Carrie S.
Ingrassia
LC 1201 .I54
2005
- Lawton, Michael D.
Can
the implementation of a differentiated model of instruction structured around
work contracts and portfolio assessment help students develop into
self-directed learners in a third grade classroom?
LB 1029 .M75 L38 2005
- Kielbania, Melissa A.
Will
implementing a balanced literacy program for second grade students result in
more motivated readers who can recognize the importance of reading?/ a C.A.G.S
action research report presented by Melissa A. Kielbania
LC 149 .K54 2005
- DeRoche, Judith R.
Will
standards-based instruction and assessment improve the performance of fourth
grade suburban students?/ a C.A.G.S action research report presented by Judith
R. DeRoche
LC 3982 .M4
D47 2005
- Hornby, Sheila B.
Will
the implementation of a reading strategy instruction unit in the content areas
of language arts ans social studies improve t he performance and attitudes of
struggling readers in a middle school setting? / a C.A.G.S action research
report presented by Sheila B. Hornby
LB 1050.455 .H67 2005
- Dickey, Mary Ann.
Will
implementing a scripted writing response process (BORED) improve student
performance on state writing exams?/ a C.A.G.S action research report
presented by Mary Ann Dickey
LB 1631 .D45 2005
- O'Connell, Debra A.
Will
identifying gaps in mathematical skills and providing a remediation system
result in improved student achievement as evidenced by improved MCAS scores?/
a C.A.G.S action research report presented by Debra A.
O'Connell
QA 135.5 .O27
2005
- Gibson, Donald S.
Will
using mainstream students as peer mentors to students in the Sheltered English
Immersion Program help increase their comfort level at school and their
participation in extra-curricular activities?/ a C.A.G.S action research
report presented by Donald S. Gibson
PE 1128 .A2 G5 2005
- Cirigliano, Tracey.
Will
the implementation of a writer's workshop in a third grade classroom result in
increased student achievement in and enthusiasm for writing?/ a C.A.G.S action
research report presented by Tracey Cirigliano
PE 1404 .C52 2005
- Grassi, Mary Donovan.
Will
the publication of an in-class literary journal improve student
writing?
PE 1404 .G672
2005 & Spec. Coll. PE 1404. G762 2005
- Gogas, Donna M.
Will
differentiating instruction within an inclusion classroom in language arts
result in an increase of motivation and academic success?
LC 1201 .G64 2005 & Spec. Coll. LC
1201. G64 2005
- Grant, Michael S...
Will
the use of Smartboard technology result in improved academic achievement in
the special education student?
LC 3982 .M3 G7 2005 & Spec. Coll. LC
3982. M3. G7 2005
- Newell, William B.
Will
a coordinated student centered staff teaming approach improve school climate
and student outcomes for court-involved at-risk students?
LB 1029 .T4 N48 2005 & Spec. Coll. LB
1029 .T4 N48 2005
- Catyb, Martin F.
Will
the implementation of cooperative learning strategies improve the
interpersonal skills of sixth grade students?
LB 1032 .C37 2004 & Spec. Coll. LB
1032.C37 2004
- Sweeney, Patricia M.
Will
a co-teaching model for literacy instruction in an inclusion classroom result
in higher reading achievement?
LC 151 .S84 2004 & Spec. Coll. LC 151
.S84 2004
- King, Lisa G.
Will
providing instructional reading strategies for parents in workshops result in
improved reading levels in first grade students?
LB 1573 .K53 2004 & Spec. Coll. LB
1573 .K53 2004
- Healy, Gina M.
Impact
of culturally responsive curriculum on the achievement of students of
color
LC 1099.3 .H43
2004 & Spec. Coll. LC 1099.3 .H43 2004
- Orphanos, Jacqueline T.
Will
leadership around curriculum in an alternative school setting result in
increased focus on academics by teachers?
LC 4019 .O75 2004 & Spec. Coll. LC
4019 .O75 2004
- Bruce, Peter G.
Will
a developmental guidance curriculum designed around the career and college
process taken by high school students increase post high school readiness
while decreasing career anxiety?
LC 1037.6 .M4 B78 2004 & Spec. Coll. LC 1037.6 .M4 B78
2004
- Riley, Patricia A.
Will
increased communication with first grade parents improve parent
involvement?
LB 1140.35
.P37 R55 2004 & Spec. Coll. LB 1140.35 .P37 R55 2004
- Lund, David.
Will
the use achievement grading in a middle school English classroom result in
better student attitudes about writing and more growth in student writing
abilities?
LB 1065 .L8
2004 & Spec. Coll. LB 1065 .L8 2004
- Mulcahy, Diane D.
Will
increased communication between Horace Mann Laboratory School and Salem State
College result in a better mentoring experience for laboratory school
teachers?
LB 2331.53
.M85 2004 & Spec. Coll. LB 2331.53 .M85 2004
- Obremski, John C.
Will
being a member of a group dedicated to character education produce students
who are civic minded?
LC
221.2 .M4 O27 2004 & Spec. Coll. LC 221.2 .M4 O27 2004
- Ottaviano, Stacie.
Will
the implementation of Mayer-Johnson pictures in a special education classroom
facilitate language acquisition with students diagnosed with pervasive
developmental disorders?
LC 4718 .O88 2004 & Spec. Coll. LC
4718 .O88 2004
- Croteau, Linda E.
Will
professional development increase the effective use of differentiated
instruction in inclusive classrooms?
LB 1029 .D55 C76 2004 & Spec. Coll.
LB 1029 .D55 C76 2004
- Vecchio, Rosemarie.
Will
the implementation of a reading workshop program based on ownership, time, and
response increase high school students' interest in and enthusiasm for
reading?
LB 1632 .V43
2004 & Spec. Coll. LB 1632 .V43 2004
- Noce, Jane.
Will
the collaboration of a preschool teaching team through weekly meetings sharing
personal reflective journals, create collegiality while enhancing the
preschool learning environment?
LB 1029 .T4 N6 2004 & Spec. Coll. LB
1029 .T4 N6 2004
- DiBiase, Jennifer Ann.
Will
the implementation of a before school program in mathematics help to improve
student performance in the first grade?
QA 135 .D52 2004 & Spec. Coll. QA 135
.D52 2004
- Yaeger, Joan M.
Will
a carefully designed program of college planning for high school students with
special education needs increase the number of these students who apply to
post secondary education?
LB 2351.2 .Y34 2004 & Spec. Coll. LB
2351.2 .Y34 2004
- Martin, Donna K.
Will
incorporating trade books into the seventh grade world geography curriculum
increase the depth of student understanding of the cultures and daily lives of
people around the world?
LB 1584 .M37 2004 & Spec. Coll. LB
1584 .M37 2004
- Bruzzese, Robert F.
Will
the use of incentives increase the quality and quantity of homework in special
needs classrooms?
LB
1028 .B7 2004 & Spec. Coll. LB 1028 .B7 2004
- Pedro, Marie T.
Will
providing general and special educators with professional development
workshops in which they share successful instructional and team building
strategies result in increased levels of collaborative dialogue between
them?
LB 1029 .D55 P44
2004 & Spec. Coll. LB 1029 .D55 P44 2004
- Santerre, James P.
Will
the implementation of mastery learning in middle school math improve student
performance?
ARCHIVES
Spec. Coll. QA 135.5
- Molnar, Michael P.
Would
professional development in second language acquisition for general education
teachers result in their making more effective instructional decisions when
working with English language learners?
LB 1731 .M65 2004 & Spec. Coll. LB
1731 .M65 2004
- Dufour, Gayle R.
Will
a collaboration between Salem State College and the City of Lynn's fifth and
sixth grade gifted and talented program enhance curriculum and learning
activities and help to stabilize the program?
LC 3993.22 .D84 2004 & Spec. Coll. LC
3993.22 .D84 2004
- Whyte, Sarah S.
Can
technology improve written expression for the nonverbal learning disabled
student?
LC 4704 .W58
2004 & Spec. Coll. LC 4704 .W58 2004
- Guide, Marguerite.
A
visual thinking strategies approach to improve children's thinking and
communication skills
Spec. Coll. LB 1067.5 2003 &
LB 1067.5 2003
- Evans, Cindy M.
Will
providing mathematics instruction at a student's preferred time of day
increase achievement?
QA
135.5 .E85 2003 & Spec. Coll. QA 135.5 .E85 2003
- Tringale, Adriana DelGreco.
Will
the implementation of an at-home reading program, in an urban classroom,
increase the reading level of second grade students?
LB 1573 .T825 2003 & Spec.
Coll. LB 1573 .T825 2003
- Barile, Nancy G.
Will
the use of board games increase the critical thinking skills of 10 [sic] grade
students?
BF 723 .C5 B37
2003 & Spec. Coll. BF 723 .C5 B37 2003
- Parent, Joyce S.
Will
the completion of two years of the Parent Child Home Program reduce the number
of SPED referrals based on the results of preschool
screening?
LC 4602 .P37
2003 & Spec. Coll. LC 4602 .P37 2003
- DiSalvo, Paul.
Will
participation in play activities accelerate the development of three to five
year olds in an integrated preschool program?
LB 1140.35 .P55 D57 2003 & Spec.
Coll. LB 1140.35 .P55 D57 2003
- Capozzi, Anita M.
Will
tutorial programs raise MCAS scores in grade four special education
students?
LB 3060.22
.C35 2003 & Spec. Coll. LB 3060.22 .C35 2003
- D'Alessandro, Michelle.
Will
the implementation of a daily writing journal in a third grade classroom
improve grades in language arts?
LB 1576 .D16 2003 & Spec. Coll. LB
1576. D 16 2003
- DiGregorio, Patricia A.
Will
integrating music with social studies in a fifth grade classroom result in
students who are more motivated and interested in the subject
matter?
LB 1584 .D52
2003 & Spec. Coll. LB 1584 .D52 2003
- MacDonald, Pamela Call.
Will
the implementation of a balanced reading approach improve students reading
levels?
LB 1573 .M16
2003 & Spec. Coll. LB 1573.M16 2003
- MacLaughlin, Ann I.
Will
a computer based phonics practice program result in higher reading and writing
skills for kindergarten children?
LB 1181.35 .M27 2003 & Spec. Coll. LB
1181.35. M27 2003
- Mauro, Donna McCarthy.
Will
daily communication between parent and teacher result in increased reading
achievement for the reading recovery child?
LB 1050.5 .M4 2003 & Spec.
Coll. LB 1050.5 M4 2003
- Perella, John.
Will
the application of cooperative learning increase mastery of course content in
psychology?
ARCHIVES
Spec. Coll. LB 1032 .P47 2003 & LB 1032 .P47 2003
- Serino, Christina M.
Will
the implementation of a strong phonics program in an urban school system
improve achievement of first grade students?
LB 1573.3 .S47 2003 & Spec.
Coll. LB 1573.3 S 47
- De Luca, Rose Marie Colannino.
Will
training and use of a handbook for paraprofessionals in a special education
summer program improve the paraprofessionals' job performance and job
satisfaction?
LC 3969.45
.D4 2003 & Spec. Coll. LC 3969.45 .D4 2003
- Sicuso, James J.
Will
a carefully designed system of administrative supports for teachers improve
teacher satisfaction?
LB
2840 .S53 2003 & Spec. Coll. LB 2840 .S53 2003
- Thompson, Jane Rachel.
Will
participation in a small group mentoring program improve the life skills of
middle school students in the Beachmont Middle School?
LB 1731.4 .T56 2003 & Spec. Coll.
LB 1731.4 .T56 2003
- Walsh, Kristen S.
Will
establishing a virtual classroom on blackboard.com result in an increase in
students seeking extra help and thus improving their outside assignment and
exam performance? : An action research report
Spec. Coll. LB 1048. W35 2002 & LB
1048. W35 2002
- Lynch, Deborah A.
Will
having a Web page for absent students increase the number of students
returning to class prepared the next day? An action research
project
LB 1048 .L9 2002
& Spec. Coll. LB 1048 .L9 2002
- Parga, Robert A.
Will
the implementation of an Academic Probation program result in an improvement
of student production? : An action research report
Spec. Coll. LC 4693 .M3 P37 2002 &
LC 4693 .M3 P37 2002
- Hallbauer, Karen.
Will
the pairing of Hispanic and Anglo students in task oriented peer coaching
result in improved oral proficiency by participants? : An action research
report
LC 2672.4 .H35
2002 & Spec. Coll. LC 2672.4 .H35 2002
- Lathrop, Pamela R.
Will
implementing a balanced literacy program in the fifth grade produce effective
readers and writers? An action research project
LC 149 .L37 2002 & Spec. Coll.
LC 149 .L37 2002
- Arinello, Laurence W.
Will
the implementation of a comprehensive MCAS after-school program result in the
increase of scores on the MCAS test in grade four of the Lewis School? : An
action research report
LB 3053 .E8 A75 2002 & Spec.
Coll. LB 3053 .E8 A75 2002
- Gilligan, Jennifer.
Will
the implementation of differentiated mathematics instruction in a second grade
classroom improve student achievement? : An action research
report
Spec. Coll. QA
135.5. G55 2002 & QA 135.5. G55 2002
- Christian, Karen J.
Will
the implementation of a freshman orientation program help to improve the
transition by freshmen into Triton Regional High School? : An action research
report
LB 1623.52 .M4
C55 2002 & Spec.Coll. LB 1623.52 .M4 C55 2002
- Orr, Deborah E.
Will
the restructuring of a study skills program at the high school level lead to
increased student performance? : An action research report
LB 1049 .O77 2002 & Spec. Coll.
LB 1049 .O77 2002
- Pink, Marie T.
Will
a school improvement plan, as part of the Blue Ribbon of Excellence program,
improve the culture of the participating school? : An action research
report
LB 2822.83 .M4 P5
2002 & Spec. Coll. LB 2822.83 .M4 P5 2002
- Kelley, Aixa Hilario de.
Will
implementing a Hispanic mentoring program increase the academic performance of
Hispanic students at Brookline High School? : An action research
report
LB 1731.4 .K45
2002 & Spec. Coll. LB 1731.4 .K45 2002
- Arno, Deborah.
Will
the implementation of a peer mediation and conflict resolution program at the
Dunn Middle School improve school climate? : An action research
report
LB 1027.5 .A75
2002 & Spec. Coll. LB 1027.5 .A75 2002
- Corcoran, Jeanne.
Will
a program specifically designed for occupational therapy assistants to
transition to registered therapist yield improved professional behavior and
attitudes by participants? : An action research report
Spec. Coll. RM 735.44.U5 C67 2002 &
RM 735.44 U5 C67 2002
- Hogan, Martha M.
Will
the implementation of a school climate improvement plan decrease negative
behavior among Salem High School students? An action research
project
Spec. Coll. LB
2822.83 .M4 H65 & LB 2822.83 .M4 H65
- Leonard, Lynne E.
Will
the implementation of uninterrupted blocks for literacy instruction result in
new and varies learning activities by primary teachers? An action research
project
LC 150 .S1 L46
2002 & Spec. Coll. LC 150 .S1 L46 2002
- Livote, Stacey A.
Will
implementing an English language arts/special education loop in middle school
improve the grades, attendance and conduct of the students involved? A
C.A.G.S. action report
Spec. Coll. LB 1032. L58
2000
- McDonough, Andrea J.
Will
the implementation of William Glasser's quality school model produce a more
positive classroom environment in which students are internally motivated to
control their behavior in order to learn?
Spec. Coll. LB 2805. M25 2000 & LB
2805. M25 2000
- Bell, Linda.
Will
the implementation of a structured phonetic based reading program increase
student reading scores and decrease the number of referrals to the student
support team?
Spec.
Coll. LB 1525.3 B45 2000 & LB 1525.3 B45 2000
- Murphy, Jane Z.
Will
individual goal sharing conferences improve reading
comprehension?
Spec.
Coll. LB 1050.45 M86 2000 & LB 1050.45 M86 2000
- Colannino, Noreen Michele.
Would
using four of the eight multiple intelligences as a criteria for grouping
students for weekly science labs improve the quality and timely completion of
science lab reports
Spec. Coll. Q 181 .C59 2000 &
LB 1050.45 M86 2000
- Sampson, Paula C.
Will
participation in a gay/straight alliance mitigate risk behavior in gay and
lesbian youth?
Spec.
Coll. LC 192.6.
- Fritz,, Ellen M.
Will
participation in a workshop on the implications of brain research to teaching
and learning motivate veteran teachers to incorporate strategies designed for
brain-based learning into their lessons?
Spec. Coll. LB 1028.24.F75 2000 &
LB 1028.24.F75 2000
- Malone, Christopher.
Will
participation in peer leadership mini-course and program self-esteem of
increase participants?
Spec. Coll. LB 1031.5 M35 2000 &
LB 1031.5 M35 2000
- Cinelli, Maria Mayo.
Will
parents participation in a bilingual second grade class located in a low
income urban community improve the students English reading
skills?
Spec. Coll. LC
3725. C55 2000 & LC 3725. C55 2000
- Croteau, Justine G.
Will
an advisor-advisee program for students in a large suburban high school
improve attendance, academic performance, and behavior and school
satisfaction?
Spec.
Coll. LB 1027.55.C76 2000 & LB 1027.55.C76 2000
- Earley, Katherine M.
Will
the construction and implementation of a library web page enhance student use
of the Internet?
Spec.
Coll. Z 674.82. I59. E37 2000 & Z 674.82. I59. E37 2000
- Reddy, Angela.
Sharing
strategies to enhance student learning : an action research
report
Spec. Coll. LC
4704.7 3.R44 2002 & LC 4704.7 3.R44 2002
- Grullon, Francisco R.
Will
bilingual students improve algebra achievement with parent
involvement?
Spec. Coll.
QA 159 .G78 1998 & QA 159 .G78 1998
- Coffill, Lynda Reynolds.
How
will the mixing of three and four year old children in an integrated preschool
program affect the social and cognitive development of either age group of
peer partners in the classroom?
Spec. Coll. LB 1140.35 .G74 C6 1998 &
LB 1140.35 .G74 C6 1998
- Costa, Ann Marie.
"Does teaching teachers an explicit strategy for problem
solving make a difference in their ability to work together as part of a
shared decision making community at the Augustine C. Whelan Elementary
School?"
Spec. Coll. LB
2802 .R4 C6 199
- O'Neil, Marcia Adams.
How
can one use educational research and the input of veteran teachers to
establish a mentor/induction program and monitor its
effectiveness
Spec.
Coll. LB 1731.4 .O5 1998
- O'Brien, Brenda C.
How
does Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P) influence the
reported confidence and competence of parents in dealing with adolescent
issues?
Spec. Coll. HQ
769 .O25 1998 & HQ 769 .O25 1998
- O'Sullivan, Rita M.
Will
integrating music into the teaching of phonics enhance first graders'
retention of content as measured by recall tests administered at different
times?
Spec. Coll. LB
1573.3 .O78 1998 C.1 & LB 1573.3 .O78 1998
- Walsh, Thomas M.
Will
the opportunity to jointly plan using multiple intelligences as a framework
allow teachers to accomplish the task of teaching students in longer time
periods?
Spec. Coll. LB
1060 .W35 1998 & LB 1060 .W35 1998
- Prodanas, Stephen R.
Will
participation in a 7th grade team forum promote a more collaborative working
relationship throughout the three grade level teams at the John W. Wynn Middle
School?
Spec. Coll. LB
1029 .T4 P76 1998 & LB 1029 .T4 P76 1998
- Kelly, Mary C.
Will
the participation of a grade level team of teachers in an hour of technology
training each week increase the technology applications employed by these
teachers in their practice?
Spec. Coll. LB 1028.3 .K4 1998 &
LB 1028.3 .K4 1998
- Gilerti, Carole A.
Does
student response to a pilot career awareness curriculum indicate that it
should be adopted for all ninth grade students?
Spec. Coll. LC 1037.5 .G5
1996
- Hurton, Neal B.
Do
peer mediation programs reduce violence and conflict within comprehensive
secondary school settings?
Spec. Coll. LC 3013.3 .H87
1996
- Perry, Denise P.
Improving
writing skills: a parent/student shared reading/writing
program
Spec. Coll. LB
1050 .P47 1996
- Arnold, Josh.
What
are some of the issues five teachers’ face with the use of telecommunications
in a classroom setting?
Spec. Coll. LB 1044.87 .A7
1996
- Appolloni, Robert P.
Will
a student's performance on homework assignments improve through increased
parental involvement established through consistent communication between the
school adjustment counselor and parent working together in an educational
partnership?
Spec. Coll.
LB 1048 .A55 1996
- Barletta, Celia A.
How
does the way time is structured in a school effect foreign language teaching
and learning, as reported by foreign language staff?
Spec. Coll. LB 1633 .B37 1996
- Cataldo, Elaine A.
Does
the implementation of a literature based writing program using rubrics in a
second grade classroom improve writing skills?
Spec. Coll. LB 1575.8 .C34
1996
- Burke, Philip.
Will
professional staff newsletter increase connectivity at Salem High
School?
Spec. Coll. LB
2838 .B87 1996
- Fernandes, Pat.
Agents
of change: : the power of teacher study groups
Spec. Coll. LB 1050.45 .F47
1996
- Hoyt, Peter Brown.
Can
a new school leader successfully implement an inherited school improvement
plan?
Spec. Coll. LB
2822.83.M4 H69 1996