Category: Spring 2013

Kalyssa Koontz

The Great Depression

The Great Depression was a period within U.S. History in which Americans struggled to make ends meet and get back on their feet. It was a time in which socialism became a very attractive outlook on life. In a three week unit focused on America’s struggle through the Great Depression, students were able to be highly creative in their learning and application of key concepts. Students were able to see how different groups in America fought through and experienced the Great Depression. The highlight of the unit was for students engage in The Great Depression Project. Students worked in groups to create a Great Depression meal, fashion, game a family would play, Hobo symbol sign, and their own Hooverville.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Brianne Lagumina

Conflict Intervention Change through the Developmental Stages

The basis of my research is to examine conflict resolution patterns among elementary, middle and high school aged children. There are a variety of ways that conflict is dealt with positively as well as negatively among these different age groups. Through my research I aim to identify ways in which conflict is dealt with correctly as well as ways it may be improved.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

A201

10 – 10:30 AM

Taylor Lind, Jordan Miller & Stephen Rock

Classroom Management

The purpose of our project is to examine how different classroom layouts and incentives affect learning and behavior in different grade levels. As well as the expectations of students at these levels.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Chris Longi

Origins of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

The Arab-Israeli conflict has been going on for nearly a century, with tensions continuing to build today. I will be presenting my research on the Origins of this conflict, giving a better understanding of why present day tensions are so high between Arabs and Israelis. I will be taking an depth look at key events from 1880 to1914, which created the tensions we see today.

HIST 499, Senior Capstone

Steve Goetz

L203

9 – 9:30 AM

Corinne Maas

Investigating the Human Body

The body is a complex system that works together to allow the body to function properly and efficiently. The body has an incredible ability to heal itself after breaking bones. It uses voluntary and involuntary muscles that are intertwined with nerves that connect to the brain. With the involuntary action of breathing, blood is filtered through the heart. Alongside these systems the body is able fight off diseases and work efficiently without many organs. Fifth grade students will expand their knowledge about these topics during a fifteen lesson intensive unit.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Aric Marshall

History and Application of Good Friday Service

From the event of Christ’s death to the realism and understanding of this event for the Church today history shows us that the we deeply benefit from this journey to the cross and the days of Christ’s death. Throughout the span of history the global Church has had some form of this liturgy whether the title is “Good Friday” or not. What are the components of this service? What elements provide us with a look into this service and why is a service telling of Christ’s death called “Good Friday”?

MP 001

Lance Beaumont

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Stephanie McCombs

Contemporary Music Center

This is an overview of the study abroad semester I spent in Nashville, Tennessee. I will be going over the different tracks available as well as what our goals were through the weeks. This will lead up to the final part of the semester, TOUR. “How would you like to spend a semester in Nashville?” During the presentation I will be playing a song list as an example of what our techs and artists recorded throughout the semester.

MUS 422

John Hakes

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Haley Nay, Danielle Rocco & Brooklyn Walker

Effective Transitions in the Classroom

This presentation explains how to effectively use transitions to manage the classroom. The three transitions that will be discussed include music transitions, verbal cues and visual cues. Our conclusion is that more than one mode of signaling a transition is most effective.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Scott Perkins

Highly Qualified Teachers

Today, teachers must be “highly qualified” to be considered for any teaching position in public education. What does it mean to be “highly qualified”? Who decides if you are fit for teaching in public school? What evidence is there of their decision? This presentation brings to light the importance of a senior work samples as evidence of the high qualification of prospective teachers, as well as some of the do’s and don’ts of work sample creation.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Ruben Robertson

The Effects of Art on Religious Belief

The present study looks at how photos of art can affect the initial response to a question asking about the existence of God. It was designed after a study performed by William Gervais and Ara Norenzayan in the year 2012. The study consisted of Northwest Christian University (NCU) students. The participants were asked to look at the photo and report on Gods existence.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

A201

2 – 2:30 PM

Rachel Schneider

Third Grade Social Studies

This work sample details a Social Studies unit taught to a third grade classroom of 34 students. The unit discussed the topics of Slavery and Civil Rights in the United Sates. It was a two month long series. The unit was designed to be taught to the whole class and is not based on a curriculum. There were topics to cover along with potential materials to use, with the lessons created from there. The cooperating teacher reviewed the lessons, and advised on pacing as well as how to present the material. There were multiple learning styles incorporated in the lessons.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Chauntel Semien

Sex Offenders

The focus of my project was on sex offenders and busting the myths that people hold about them that put them and their loved ones in danger. My project describes the characteristics of a sex offender, the type of victims they look for, the process of prosecution if found guilty, and the numerous facilities around Eugene, Oregon that work together to help the victims.

IDS 499, Senior Capstone

Mick Bollenbaugh

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Jacob Smyth

Premarital Cohabitation

This paper looks at the growing problem of premarital cohabitation and how it effects the subsequent marriages. A survey was performed concerning attitudes toward premarital cohabitation among the Northwest Christian University community. Results of this study will be discussed.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

A201

2:30 – 3 PM

Melissa Webster

Exponents and Exponential Functions

My major work sample is a 14 lesson unit at the high school level on exponents and exponential functions. We discuss multiplication and division properties, negative and zero exponents, graphing of functions, scientific notation, and exponential growth and decay.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Samantha Wolle & Brittany Wood

Comparing Classroom Management Strategies

When you walk into a school, it is filled with teachers and students of all ages. Each teacher has their own strategy when it comes to helping their students learn. We are both very different teachers but we can agree on one thing. Our student’s success means everything to us and we will do whatever it takes to get them to succeed. From Kindergarten to Fifth grade procedures and management strategies change. With this project we will show you the difference between a Kindergarten Class and a 3rd grade classroom. This also results in showing the difference between Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary classroom management.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Amanda Wyncoop

Kindergarten Health and Safety

Creating a themed unit to teach in class involves lesson planning, self-reflection, observation, formulation of assessment and management strategies, and much more. This health and safety kindergarten work sample of 15 lessons is a collection of these instructional and metacognitive strategies that demonstrate the performance of both the students and the teacher.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Sam Koekkoek, Veronica Schneider, Jordan Smetzer, Rachel Stanton & Philip Velie

Study Abroad in Eugene: Cross Cultural Experiences

Using a framework of analysis for cross cultural encounters, we reflect on our study and experience in Far Eastern Religions as a model for enhancing a semester studying abroad.

RELS 220

Ron Palmer

L203

10:30 – 11 AM