For future educators, the Capstone project offers a chance to explore the most pressing issues in education and propose solutions that can improve teaching, learning, and educational outcomes.

3.1 Research Focus for Educators

• Improving Literacy in Elementary Education: Research strategies to enhance literacy rates in elementary schools, focusing on differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
  • Research Question: How can differentiated instruction methods improve reading comprehension skills among students in elementary schools?
• Addressing the Achievement Gap: Investigate the factors contributing to the achievement gap between students from low-income families and their more affluent peers.
  • Research Question: What interventions can be implemented in urban schools to reduce the achievement gap for low-income students?
• Technology Integration in the Classroom: Explore the impact of technology (e.g., tablets, online learning platforms) on student learning outcomes and engagement in K-12 classrooms.
  • Research Question: How does the integration of technology in the classroom impact student engagement and learning outcomes in middle school?

3.2 Best Practices for Choosing an Education Capstone Topic

• Practicality: Choose a topic that has real-world applications and can contribute to the improvement of teaching practices.
• Innovative Solutions: Select a topic that allows you to propose new, innovative solutions to common problems in education.
• Focus on Equity: Focus on topics that aim to improve educational equity, inclusivity, and access for all students.