This collection showcases Bachelor Honours Theses completed by Avondale students.
Theses from 2018
Artmaking in School and its Impact on Student Wellbeing, Michaela Jane Latham
Adult Reflections on an Adolescent Experience of a Natural Disaster: A Qualitative Study, Michaela Marie Pratt
Theses from 2017
Monster Culture: A Cinematic Analysis of the Children's Film 'Hotel Transylvania', Jasmin Kimberley Bell
A Millennial Case Study of Literacy In Minecraft Based on the Four Resource Model for Reading, Lauren Elise Taylor
Theses from 2016
Perceptions of Four Fourth-Year Pre-Service Teachers in Regards to their Preparation to Domestic Violence and its Associated Trauma, Bianka-Jayne Costigan
The Intersection between Home Education and Educational Technology: A Case Study, Samantha Anne Rippingale
Theses from 2014
Integrating the Cross-Curriculum Content Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures into Learning Areas: The Secondary Pre-Service Teacher Perspective, Amanda Louise Bickerdike
Theses from 2013
A Qualitative Investigation into Student and Teacher Perceptions of Motivation and Engagement in the Secondary Mathematics Classroom, Lauren Ann Elisabeth Findlay
A Qualitative Investigation of Engagement in One Mathematics Classroom, Paul Joseph Goossens
Echoes of Daniel in 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Benjamin James Reynolds
Theses from 2012
The Impact of Avondale College's Ethos, Mission and Values on Six Students not of the Seventh-Day Adventist Faith, Elize Sophia Celic
Baptism Blueprint: A Comparative Study of Baptism Strategies in the Context of Australia and New Zealand, William Tetao Iererua
A Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation of Joshua 6, Abel Cristian Iorgulescu
A Qualitative Investigation into the Significant Achievement of Pasifika Students in One New Zealand School, Claire Elizabeth Pedersen
Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Physical Education, Joshua Stephen Taylor
Theses from 2011
Notions of Mixed Heritage Identity Crisis: An Indigenous Narrative Study of Sally Morgan's "My Place", Rebekah May Bamford
An Intervention Strategy to Facilitate the Achievement of Potential in Two Underachieving Gifted Students: Two Case Studies, Hannah Bennett
Wisdom As Portrayed in Apocalyptic Literature: Examining the Lexical Semantics, Attributions and Messianic Themes, Brendan Jay Hayes
Young Children and Their Perceptions of Colour: An Exploratory Study, Monique Hill
The Impact of Integrated Movement-Based Activities on Primary School Aged Students in the Classroom, Melissa Anne Nalder
Theses from 2010
The Impact of a Moderate Physical Activity Session on Year Two Students' Subsequent Classroom Behaviour, Claire Annika Beer
Cross-Age Peer Tutoring Between Kindergarten and Year Six Students in a New South Wales Christian School: A Case Study, Mandi J. Hill
Correcting the Imbalance: The Masculinity of Jesus in its Original Matthean Context, Lyndelle Peterson
Teacher and Student Attitudes Towards the Use of Interactive Whiteboards in Two Australian Primary Schools: Factors Influencing Their Use, Kimberley Ann Sharman
Theses from 2009
Perceptions and Attitudes of Mainstream Primary Teachers Towards the Inclusion of Students with Intellectual Disabilities: An Investigatory Study, Karen Broadfoot
Effect of Repetition on State Anxiety During a High Platform Lunge Task and Associated Ability to Process Visual and Auditory Cues, Klinton Eugene Neirinckx
Alternative Classroom and Teaching Strategies and Techniques that Support Boys with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): An Exploratory Study, Kathryn Louise Reid
Rigid or Bendable Manipulatives in Conceptualisation of 3-D Space from 2-D Nets in the Year 4 Classroom, Jacqueline Lianna Scott
A Cognitive Load-Centric Inquiry into Mathematical Problem-Solving in Moderate to High Ability Stage 4 Students: An Exploratory Study, Nicolas Zenteno
Theses from 2008
The Effectiveness of Reciprocal Teaching Applied to Human Society and Its Environment: An Exploratory Study, Timothy D. Cooper
An Investigation into the Spelling and Grammar Skills of Students who use Individual Laptop Computers in a Year 6 Classroom, Aaron Johnston
The Identification and Analysis of Social and Communication Skills Strategies Used to Promote the Inclusion of a Student with Asperger's Syndrome, Alana Ragan Johnstone
An Examination of the Discrepancy Between Teachers' and Students' Perceptions of the Prevalence of Bullying in an Australian Primary School, Christina Smith
Theses from 2007
Young Adult Religiosity: Evaluating the Influence of Individual Differences Upon Religious Expression and Religious Maturity, Adam Jon Kranz
Meeting the Davis Family: A Case Study Examination of Values Education and Home Schooling, Winsome Grace McHugh
Improving the Teaching and Learning of Spiritual Intelligence in Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Carlie Mai Mitchell
A Case Study on the Use of Music in a Christian Kindergarten Classroom to Facilitate Worship, Enhance Learning and Broaden Classroom Management Techniques, Rachel Elisabeth Murray
An Exploration of Conflicting Styles: The Experiences of Australian Secondary Samoan Students Attending a Christian Secondary College, Alan Aunoa Stephens
An Analysis of Strategies Used by Teachers to Foster Independent Learning in Multigrade Classrooms, Kelli Stocker
Theses from 2006
An Exploration of the Concepts of Force and Motion in the Upper Primary Context, Rebecca Carruthers
Theses from 2005
An Investigation of the Perceived Benefits of Agricultural Learning Experiences Through a Case Study of Lindsay Rural School, Jillian C. Cormack
Beyond Constructivism: An Introduction to Critical Realism in Science Education, Clinton Douglas Jackson
Theses from 2004
Directions for Future Models of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care in Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Schools in Australia: A Modified Delphi Application, Tiani Ruth Christian
Contributions of an Enriched Musical Program as Taught to Students in a Primary School Classroom, Sussan May Croker
Factors Affecting Attraction and Retention of Pre-Service Male Primary Teachers in a Non-Government Higher Education Institution, Heather Taylor
Theses from 2003
Competitive Sport, Self-Efficacy and Academic Achievement: A Multiple Regression Analysis Involving Secondary School Students in Seventh-Day Adventist Schools, Shannon J. Batten
Soft Options or Practical Reality? A Study of Practical Course Options for HSC Students in Seventh-day Adventist Schools in NSW, Juanita Marie Harder
Adolescent Attitudes Towards and Engagement in At-Risk Behaviour in Two Christian High Schools, Kenneth J. McClintock
An Ideological Reading of Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories Using Critical Literacy, Rhys Nicholls
Catering for International Students: The Experiences of First Year Asian and North American Students at 'Rural University', Heidi L. Randall
Theses from 2001
Bright Sparks: A Study of the Availability of Gifted Education Programs Within Seventh-day Adventist Primary Schools Within Australia, Rhian Hebbard
High School Worship Assembly and Student Faith Maturity, Leighton Charles Heise
Health and Illness: A Socio-Cultural Perspective on Client Care, Daniel Richard Jones
Theses from 2000
Spanning the Generations: A Model for Using Retirees as Volunteers in Schools, Michael Croft
The Impact of Different Teacher Education Courses on the Beliefs and Problem-Student Coping Strategies of Preservice Teachers, Kate Megan Fullerton
The Status of Senior Music Education in Seventh-day Adventist High Schools: Perceptions of Administrators, Vanessa Matthies
Theses from 1999
"Third Culture Kids" Self Perceptions of Effective Cognitive and Social Integration into Australian Schools, Heidi R. Millar
Enhancing Community Awareness of Home-Schooling as a Viable Educational Option, Kate Ellen Patrick