Capstones/Theses from 2018
Academic and Social Effects of Waldorf Education on Elementary School Students, Christian Zepeda
Accelerated Reader Implementation and Student Reading Attitudes, Alexander Schenck
Addressing the Lack of Awareness Regarding the Various Resources to Finance a College Education, Corin Rau
An Exploration and Analysis of 3D Audio, Bradley Peppmuller
A Survey of Three-Dimensional Sound and its Applications, Andrew Topping
Behavior Management Interventions for Effective Classroom Management in Alternative Education, Ashton Plette
Benefits of Educational Services for Students with Disabilities, Miguel Zazueta-Ruiz
Benefits of Implementing Physical Activity in the Elementary School Classroom, K C
Benefits of Instructional Models for Teaching Elementary English Language Learners, Alanna Elder
Bullying Prevention Among Elementary School Students, Nancy Perez Zamora
Cafe Tacvba and its 30-Year Journey, Steve Gonzalez
Career Exploration for At-Risk Youth, Diana A. Tinajero Pacheco
Children's Mental Health: Reimagining Teacher Preparation, Karolina Camacho
Computer Simulations with Developing and Using Models in the NGSS Curriculum, Tiana Mohondro
Creating a Kind and Just World: The Power of Literature to Create Hope for Foster Youth, Heather Pezel
Creating Healthy Calming Strategies for Young Children, Taylor McWhorter
Developing Life Skills to Eliminate Negative Behaviors Among Foster Youth, Karen Swezey
Educating El Salvadoran Students for Academic Success, Denisse Tejeda
Effectiveness of System 44® as an Intervention for Students with Learning Disabilities, Christopher K. Alreck
Effects of Behavior Management Training with Paraprofessionals in a Special Day Class, Leslie Castro
Effects of Las Comadres on Latino Parental Involvement, Karla Ortiz
Effects of Mobile Technology on Students in the Classroom, Jose Rodriguez
Elements of Authenticity in Jamaican and Jamaican-Infused Music, Nayeli Alonso
Equal Education for all: Myth of Reality? Creating Teachers Who Care, Maya Ramirez
Examining the Effect of Flipped Learning on English Language Learner Mathematics Achievement, Kimberlee Margosian
Expanding Kindergarten Students’ Understanding of Family Types, Kaitlyn Kroneman
Experience Bobo Experience, Sara Smith
Fostering the Concept of Autonomy in School-aged Children, Michelle Newcombe
Highway to Hell: Redefining School Discipline to Unclog the School to Prison Pipeline for Latino Youth, Danika Torres
How A Humanizing Pedagogy Effects the Social/Emotional Needs of Students with ADHD, Wendy Baker
Implementing Multisensory Techniques when Teaching Letter Knowledge, Franciska Karpovich
Importance of Digital Devices in a School in the Monterey County, Ivan Cruz Aguilar
Improving Media Literacy among Ninth Grade AVID Students, Sierra Byrd
Increasing Chinese Character Recognition Using Incremental Rehearsal with a Morphological Component, Lan Chen
Increasing On-Task Behavior of Students with Autism using Classical Music, Amanda Greenleaf
Increasing Preschoolers' Understanding of Healthy and Unhealthy Foods, Vanessa Garcia
Intercultural Communicative Competence of Novice-Level Japanese Learners, Minako Kamimura
Marshall Amplifier Emulation, Peter Alvarez
Middle School Students’ Confidence in Public Speaking, Kimberly Kellam
Moral Commitment and Ethical Action In the Classroom: Integrating Morality, Ethics, and Values into Curriculum, Joseph Castillo
Moving From the Streets to the Classroom: Understanding the Teacher's Role for Creating a Robust Education for Homeless Youth in the Classroom, Desiree Vargas
Multiplication Automaticity for Students with Learning Disabilities, Sandra G. Barton
Nuclear North Korea - Complexities of Korean Peninsula Peace, Nicolas Schweikhard
Peer-mediated Communication Skill Instruction in the Reverse Mainstreaming Environment for Students with Autism, Rachel Gross
Phenology and the Response to Disturbance of the Fucoid, Stephanocystis osmundacea, Cody Dawson
Preparing Multiple-Subject Pre-Service Teachers to Work Effectively with Students Who Have Autism, Makalah Vosmera
Prevention of Germs Spreading Amongst Preschoolers, Maria Christina DeLima
Promoting Appropriately Engaged Behavior in the Classroom with Student Self-Monitoring and Teacher Feedback, Julia Jensen
Promoting Critical Thinking Through Technology in the Classroom, Jenna Coveney
Prospects and Challenges of Education Facing Latino Students, Diana Lizbeth Soria
Reducing Disruptive Behaviors in Students With Emotional and Behavior Disorders, Diego Ortega
Sex Education Among Latino Adolescents, Roxana Tapia
Student-Teacher Rapport and its Impact on Students’ Sense of Fulfillment, Lisa Nathan
Teaching Disability Awareness to School-Aged Children, Victoria Polanco Ramirez
Teaching Gender Diversity in Preschool Classrooms, Nicole Marie Valhuerdi
Teaching Kindergarteners about Unhealthy and Healthy Foods, Brittany Young
Teaching Nutrition Education to KinderPrep Students, Margarita Perez
Teaching Preschoolers About the Lifecycle of a Butterfly, Ashleen Singh
The Art of Cymbal Making, Marcus Gazaway
The Effectiveness of Recasts in Improving the Understanding of English Possessive Pronouns, Malalai Popal
The Effectiveness of Therapy in the Public School System, Analuisa Flores
The Effect of WhyTry on Student Motivation, David Garrison
The Effects of Media on Young Adults with Eating Disorders, Kelsey Sherry
The Effects of Simultaneous Prompting and Instructive Feedback For Individuals with Autism, Brandie S. Rankin
The History and Development of House Music as a Genre, Brandon Avila
The Impact of a Social Skills Curriculum on School Connectedness for Students with Disabilities, Riley Glenn
The Impact of Listening to Preferred Music on Behavior for Students with Disabilities, Angela Telles
The Importance and Challenges of Self-Reflecting on Identity and Privilege for White Pre-Service Teachers, Carlie Dawson
The Importance and New Interpretation of Physical Education in the Elementary School Setting: Health and Wellness Education, Kimberly Ackley
The Importance of Introducing Growth Mindset to Childcare Professionals, Jenn Hall
The Lack of Nutrition Education among Student Athletes, Julia Garcia
The Role of Bilingual Education at the Elementary School Level, Maria Ortiz
Tracing Moral Injury in US Wars and Implications for the Year 2050, Robert A. Jensen
Urban Geography, Gentrification, and Memory of the Black Panther Party: An Essay in Photographs, Mikayla A. Kraus
Capstones/Theses from 2017
250 Words of I don't Understand: Reading Struggles for Freshmen College Students, Alicia Bushey
Achieving Community Change Through A New Framework: An Evaluation to Measure Engagement and Understanding of Strategy Maps, Veronica Sallaz
Addressing Social Issues Affecting Vulnerable Populations in San Benito County through Community Events, Lucila Alvarez
A Discussion Regarding Various Animals' Abilities to Make Music and Move Rhythmically to Songs, Emilie R. Bufford
Advocate Resource Manual CASA Voices for Children, elvia perez
A Forgotten Demographic: Low-Income First-Generation College Students, Ryan Joseph-Lee Haynes
Algebra Tiles Effect on Mathematical Achievement of Students with Learning Disabilities, Suncere Castro
Almost Home: An Interim Solution to Homelessness, Daleen M. Pearse
Analyzing the Use of Strategies of Self-Management for High School Students with Disabilities, Lucy Vucina
And The Beat Goes on: The Story of the Drum Machine, Ismael Medina
An Investigation of Metacognitive, Bottom-up and Top-down Strategies in L2 Listening, Xibo Henderson
Art Workshop: Stress Reduction for Chinatown Residents, Daisy Leyba
Assessment of Patients Who Decline Volunteer Services in VNA Hospice, Vanessa Martinez
Beyond the Degree: A Post-Secondary Student Success Workshop Series, Brandon Mariano
Blooming Relationships: Increasing Communication Between Parents and Teachers, Jasmine Negrete
Breaks in The Elementary Classroom and Their Effect on Student Behavior, Elisabeth Trambley
Bridging the Literacy Gap: A Critique of Computer-Based Instruction, Savannah Lee Trudeau
Bright Futures; Teaching Parents the importance of well child checkups, Estefania Lopez
Building a Bridge: Challenging the Negative Perceptions of School Resource Officers, Angel Estrada
Bullying Stops Here, Zenayda Torres
CalFresh: Examining Barriers of Low Participation Rates in Santa Cruz County, Yesenia Sanchez
Caring for Humanity: Non-Profit Elderly Law, Sierra Samp
Chinatown Landscape Analysis, Juliana Saldana
Climate Change: Why Is a Positive School Climate Imperative To Learning?, Lindsay C. Frias