Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Item Becoming a culturally and linguistically responsive science teacher: a descriptive study(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2020) Kirkpatrick, Erin Alexandra; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Greg FrancisThe impact of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching was measured in a middle school science classroom. Student surveys, instructional coach observations, student interviews, and a teacher journal were used to collect data. The results indicate a positive increase in student engagement, and the teacher developed a deeper understanding of student cultures and behaviors.Item Preservice elementary teachers' writing skills: perceptions versus abilities(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 2017) Knickerbocker, Michelle Tappmeyer; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Ann EllsworthThe purpose of this study was to determine if preservice teachers' perceptions of their writing skills aligned with their actual writing skills and how their writing experiences affected their attitudes and beliefs toward writing and writing instruction. This mixed-methods study measured the linguistic skills of 27 elementary education students through a variety of quantitative assessments designed to measure both their writing abilities and their knowledge of linguistic concepts. Surveys, classroom observations, writing samples, and interviews provided qualitative data of writing experiences, attitudes, and beliefs regarding writing and writing instruction. The quantitative and qualitative data were then analyzed and compared. The results confirmed the hypothesis that students' perceptions, as shaped by their writing experiences, and attitudes and beliefs about writing and writing instruction, did not accurately reflect their abilities. Recommendations were made for possible curriculum changes and other supports to improve students' skills and shift their attitudes and beliefs about the value of writing and writing instruction.Item An introductory inservice course in linguistics(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Education, Health & Human Development, 1969) Hoover, Sharon Lee Showers