Date of Award
5-2024
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
English Education (7-12), M.S.Ed.
Department
English Department
Advisor
Dr. James Cercone
Department Home page
https://english.buffalostate.edu/
First Reader
Dr. James Cercone
Second Reader
Dr. Kristen Pastore-Capuana
Abstract
This paper focuses on one teacher’s action-research project examining inquiry-based teaching and project-based assessment in the middle school English classroom. The study focused on the inquiry-based instructional strategies used during a Young Adult Literature unit for seventh grade English Language Arts. The unit concluded with project-based assessments for all students. Results showed that levels of engagement rose with instructional strategies focused on inquiry and project-based assessments. Implications for middle school ELA teachers show that while project-based assessments and inquiry-based learning are effective for engagement, they are not without their challenges. Navigating department culture, limited resources, and other challenges are discussed.
Recommended Citation
McTigue, Alexis J., "“I Don’t Mind This Actually. It’s Kind Of Fun To Work On”: Project Based Assessment Following An Inquiry Based Unit In A Modern Middle School Classroom" (2024). English Education Theses. 3.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/engeducation_theses/3
