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Till Fate Do Us Part
Get PDFThis story is a poignant and emotionally charged exploration of identity, personal freedom, and unexpected connection. On what should be the happiest day of her life, Penelope James feels trapped in a life she never truly chose. When her fiancé abandons her at the altar, she drives away in a haze of heartbreak and confusion. On a rain-soaked road, she accidentally hits a stranger—Oliver. Both reeling from the pain of failed relationships, Penelope and Oliver find comfort in each other’s honesty during a quiet, late-night conversation at a roadside diner. As the night unfolds, they share confessions, regrets, and longburied dreams, discovering that their unexpected meeting might be the beginning of something real. Through vulnerability and serendipity, this story captures the messy, beautiful moment when two broken people choose to break free together.VoRSUNY BrockportEnglis
The Disproportionality of ELLs in Special Education
Get PDFMisidentification of English Language Learners (ELLs) in special education arises from systematic inequities, cultural and linguistic biases, and limited teacher preparation. This capstone, grounded in a sociocultural and equity-based lens, explores the overarching question: How can educators accurately identify and support ELLs with disabilities? The literature identifies three key challenges: insufficient understanding of second language acquisition, inadequate collaboration among educators, and the use of assessment tools that lack cultural and linguistic responsiveness. In response, a two-part professional development (PD) series was developed for general education, English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers, and special education teachers. The PD targets include improving educators’ ability to distinguish language acquisition from learning disabilities, strengthening collaboration, and aligning instruction to research-based practices. Expected outcomes include more equitable identification of ELLs and enhanced instructional support. This work highlights the importance of continued training, the development of responsive assessment tools, and further research on the long-term academic impact for multilingual learners.SUNY BrockportDepartment of Education and Human Developmen
Exploring Geometric Transformations through the 5E Model
Get PDFThis curriculum project was designed to foster engagement and discoveries of geometric transformation using the 5E instructional model, where the 5E requires students to engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate content. Each of the four lessons begins with an investigation into each transformation’s properties and ultimately leads to conclusions about side lengths, angle measures, and congruence. After exploring and explaining each transformation, students will be tasked with elaborating on their understanding to extend that knowledge to new contexts, which is seen in the “Extend Knowledge” section in the Math Practice. Lastly, the four exemplary lessons are all tied to the NYS Next Generation Mathematics 8th-grade standards. Included in the curriculum project is a warmup, an investigation, a lesson worksheet, an individual/partner practice worksheet, and an exit ticket for every lesson. Answer keys for all materials (including potential student responses) are provided in the appendix.SUNY BrockportDepartment of Education and Human Developmen
The Effect of Implementing Technology on Student Engagement in Elementary Physical Education (K-6)
Get PDFOver the past several decades, technology has become a more pertinent part of children’s lives. Rather than spending the majority of their time engaging in games outside with neighboring friends, many elementary aged students are instead spending their free time around electronics. Today not nearly as many elementary-aged students are motivated by traditional games done in a PE setting, a shift towards electronic based movements may prove to enhance student motivation. The purpose of this synthesis is to review the literature on the effect of implementing technology on student engagement in elementary physical education (K-6). Several studies have been conducted using various forms of technology, such as wearables, apps, digital media, and gamification/virtual reality in the elementary physical education classrooms. The positive outcomes of these studies are consistent across technology platforms. Elementary students enjoy using technology and it increases their motivation and engagement in physical activities in physical education classes. Teachers recognize the value of using technology in physical education classes and schools will need to provide ongoing training and funding for teachers to feel comfortable with its use and to keep current. Studies will need to continue to assess the impact of the new technologies that will be introduced and their impact on student engagement.SUNY BrockportDepartment of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Educatio
Microeconomics Honors (ECO 20700) class syllabus
Get PDFThis course covers microeconomic theory that frames the reasoning and policy perspectives of mainstream economics. It will explore rational economic action under assumptions of optimal decisions in a contained-choice environment. The focus is both on the consumption and production of goods and services and their maximization. A research project is required.Job Linkage 2019-2020Program DirectorSUNY Rocklan
Utilization of an Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Electronic Dashboard to Improve Routine Health Care Maintenance in Veterans
Get PDFThe diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease has increased, with a global increase of 47.5% between 1990 and 2019. Biologic medications are often used in moderate-to-severe cases of inflammatory bowel disease. Biologics suppress the immune system, which places individuals prescribed these medications at risk of opportunistic infections and vitamin deficiencies. This project evaluated the use of an electronic dashboard to improve health maintenance markers in patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease receiving biologics. This was a 12-week plan-do-study-act design. There was a total of 46 patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease and receiving a biologic medication. Baseline data showed laboratory monitoring at 67%, bone density testing at 45%, tuberculosis testing at 54%, and pneumococcal vaccination at 33%. The influenza vaccine for the 2023-2024 season was 68%. Utilizing the electronic dashboard showed an increase in all five dependent variables and showed laboratory monitoring at 94%, bone density testing at 96%, tuberculosis testing at 96%, pneumococcal testing at 78%, and vaccination for influenza at the end of the study was 78%. The care of patients with inflammatory bowels disease is complex and requires commitment from medical professionals to provide up-to-date care. Electronic dashboards can assist medical professionals with providing this type of care.SUNY BrockportSchool of Nursin
Ethics in Business (PHL 26010) class syllabus
No full textEthics in business is an interdisciplinary course that integrates the philosophical and moral aspects of decision making in the business environment. This includes the integration of classical and contemporary philosophies, which will be applied to a paradigm incorporating philosophy and business as contiguous to the natural reasoning and analytical process.Job Linkage 2019-2020Program DirectorSUNY Rocklan
Home-School Partnerships in Mulitlingual Communities
Get PDFParents of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the United States face barriers that impede their parental involvement and home-school partnerships. Research has identified five barriers, including language barriers, different perceptions of education, fear of negative repercussions against speaking up, lack of communication, and lack of teacher preparation. The literature showed that these barriers can be improved by implementing culturally responsive strategies. This means getting to know your ELL families’ cultures and backgrounds, seeking their input, and communicating with them. Sending materials home translated into their home languages, inviting them into school-related activities, and honoring their cultures are all ways to increase parental involvement and strengthen home-school partnerships. To address these barriers and educate teachers and school staff, a professional development, interactive case study walk, is proposed. The goal of this PD is that teachers, support staff, and administration are better aware of the barriers ELL families face when it comes to home-school relationships. It is also intended that these individuals feel better equipped to communicate and build relationships with ELL families. Recommendations for further research and improvement include educating preservice teachers on the barriers and strategies for home-school partnerships in multilingual communities and implementing monthly PD sessions in schools, done by the ENL department.SUNY BrockportDepartment of Education and Human Developmen
Fannie Barrier Williams: Learn Her Story
Get PDFWorking with History Professor Michael J. Kramer, I was tasked with designing a series of table tents featuring quotes from civil and women’s rights activist Fannie Barrier Williams. Using content drafted by students in the Fannie Barrier Williams Project course, I am creating a set of printable PDFs to be displayed on table at the Union, library, and possible even outside galleries/venues. My goal is to develop a cohesive identity system for the project that could translate to posters and other applications. Since Mrs. Williams was Brockport’s first African American graduate, I heavily incorporated the school’s color palette in the project. I also wanted to engage the average college student - even those without a strong interest in history - which means using bold and eye-catching graphics. The project has evolved into a series of posters as well as a short animation featuring the quotes to be displayed in the Fannie Barrier Williams Building. Overall the project has given me the experience of working closely with a client and integrating graphic design with other departments on campusVoRSUNY BrockportAr
ELL Family Engagement
Get PDFThis capstone project explores how educators can create a welcoming environment for English Language Learner (ELL) families through culturally responsive and research-based family engagement practices. Grounded in Gay’s (2018) Culturally Responsive Teaching framework and supported by family involvement models from Epstein (2018) and Goodall and Montgomery (2014), the literature review identifies common barriers ELL families face, such as language differences, cultural differences, and systemic inequities. It also highlights strategies that validate families’ cultural knowledge and promote authentic school-family partnerships. Drawing from these empirical findings, the project includes the design of a two-part professional development (PD) workshop: one session for school staff and another for ELL families and community members. The PD aims to equip educators with practical tools to strengthen communication, increase inclusivity, and engage with families in asset-based ways, while also empowering families to support learning at home and navigate the school system. The concluding chapter reflects on the implications of this work for students, educators, and future research. The project concludes that meaningful family engagement is essential to academic and social-emotional success for ELLs and must be embedded into school culture through consistent, collaborative, and culturally responsive practices.SUNY BrockportDepartment of Education and Human Developmen