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Full-Text Articles in Education
The Roles Of Biophilic Attitudes And Auditory Stimuli Within Attention Restoration Theory, Jason B. Boggs
The Roles Of Biophilic Attitudes And Auditory Stimuli Within Attention Restoration Theory, Jason B. Boggs
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Attention Restoration Theory indicates that interacting with nature allows one’s fatigued, directed attention to be restored. This effect has been documented and produced through directed interaction with nature, such as a walk in the park, as well as through indirect interactions (e.g., photographs). The current dissertation was designed to: 1) investigate whether and how biophilic attitudes affect the attention-restoring effects incurred from interactions with nature, and 2) extend the research on ART by assessing the impact of nature-related audio stimuli. A total of 184 participants completed an assessment of biophilic attitudes, engaged in attention fatiguing exercises, and participated in one …
Examining The Training Transfer Practice Of A Financial Institution: An Action Research Study, Maria Lourdes Lourdes Gutierrez
Examining The Training Transfer Practice Of A Financial Institution: An Action Research Study, Maria Lourdes Lourdes Gutierrez
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Many organizations rely on training to improve the skills and knowledge of its human resources. The underlying assumption is that employees will use what they learned when they return to the workplace. Although there is evidence that learning occurred it does not always result in transfer (Mosel, 1957). Transfer is an issue of concern for training practitioners. If despite the significant investment no return is realized, then the training is not effective and the investment is wasted. This action research study was conducted in a financial institution in the Southwestern United States. The purpose of this study was to (1) …
Conversational Movement Dynamics And Nonverbal Indicators Of Second Language Development: A Microgenetic Approach, Kristine Marie Bragg
Conversational Movement Dynamics And Nonverbal Indicators Of Second Language Development: A Microgenetic Approach, Kristine Marie Bragg
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
This dissertation study extends on current understandings of gesture and embodied interaction with the eco-social environment in second language development (SLD) while introducing new aspects of movement analysis through dynamical modeling. To understand the role of embodiment during learning activities, a second language learning task has been selected. Dyads consisting of a non-native English-speaking student and a native English-speaking tutor were video recorded during writing consultations centered on class assignments provided by the student. Cross-recurrence quantification analysis was used to measure interactional movement synchrony between the members of each dyad. Results indicate that students with varied English proficiency levels synchronize …
The Impacts Of Acculturation Patterns And Processes On Immigrants' Success In Higher Education: A Multiple Case Study Of 1.25-Generation Third-Wave Iranian Immigrants To The United States, Fereshteh Rezaeian
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The United States of America is inherently a pluralistic society composed of various groups of immigrants. As scholars (Camarota & Zeigler, 2016; Gibson, 1998) state, the number of immigrant children accounts for 20% of the total number of school-age children. Despite all attempts to provide the best education to such a great number of immigrant students, the achievement gap between immigrant and non-immigrant students still exists (Baum & Flores, 2011; Rong & Preissle, 2008). Some scholars (e.g., Ramos & Sanchez, 1995) have proposed that the key factor for immigrants to be successful in the United States is to adapt to …
Higher Education Reform: A Time For Action, The Lincy Institute
Higher Education Reform: A Time For Action, The Lincy Institute
Brookings Scholar Lecture Series
The Lincy Institute has been at the forefront of research and analysis on higher education governance reform in Nevada. Following numerous statewide studies, The Lincy Institute has produced reports and policy briefs recommending significant structural changes to the State’s higher education landscape. To provide future generations of students with quality education and training in our 21st-century economy, researchers summarized findings and presented model legislation to improve the quality of education offered by Nevada’s eight institutions of higher learning. All Nevadans should demand an honest and transparent discussion of higher education reform. The 2019 legislative session will be a time for …
Project Focus, Anankan Thangaratnam
Project Focus, Anankan Thangaratnam
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
FOCUS addresses the social issue of trying to Mimic the same college and life experience for Autistic students as for non-Autistic students. Currently the issue is improving, but needs more Marketing to ensure every eligible student is Aware of it. The ideal state is for every Autistic Student achieve confidence and independence, And the world around them to be more Inclusive. I agree with FOCUS that this is A great way to do it, and with more funding and Marketing it can be achieved.
Three Square, Emily Teliska
Three Square, Emily Teliska
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
The social issue that Three Square addresses is food insecurity. Food insecurity occurs when people aren't able to secure enough food for a healthy diet and active lifestyle, at some point during the year.
Service Learning, Ken Wu
Service Learning, Ken Wu
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
We are facing many kinds of pollution as human progress with technology. For example, after the world is industrialized, we are facing the risk of global warming and air pollution. Also, The invention of the irrigation system cause desertification. While we are trying to find a replacement for fossil fuels, we created contamination along the way, we started affecting the wild lives around us and it is beginning to affect us.
Arbor View High School Marching Band, Mateo Rodriguez-Maldonado
Arbor View High School Marching Band, Mateo Rodriguez-Maldonado
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
The social issue that the AVHS Band and the Band Boosters face is the lack of funding for the program. The Clark County School District has been reducing the budget of many schools in the past decade. This year, over $17.6 million has been cut from all high schools in the county and Arbor View has loss $579 thousand dollars in budget cuts (Forest 2018).
Community Service Trifecta, Vitoria Queiroz
Community Service Trifecta, Vitoria Queiroz
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
The first Rebel Homecoming Festival was started to celebrate homecoming week. It was on Thursday right before the big game. The purposeof the festival was to bring all colleges together to celebrate UNLV as a whole. Girls on the Run is an non-profit program that strives to teach young women self-love and how to live a healthy life. They do this by running an afterschool program that focus on education and self-esteem building. At the end of the year the girls run a celebratory 5K run. The Boys and Girls Clubs is organization that offers a variety of afterschool programs …
Spread The Word, Janet Wu
Spread The Word, Janet Wu
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
The goal for the organization is to make the children have their own library at home, especially for the elementary school kids. They can read and share their book to their friend and family. The organization hopes that third grade children can read because it is hard for them to catch out with other kid if they do not know how to read.
The Breakdown, Jada Campbell
The Breakdown, Jada Campbell
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
The Breakdown team strives to be positive role models for our youth by educating them to overcome tobacco usage, peer pressure, societal norms, and environmental.
Project 150, Kyla Borja
Project 150, Kyla Borja
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
Project 150 addresses the issue of youth homelessness in the Clark County School District. Project 150 currently serves more than 6,000 disadvantaged high school students at 58 schools in Southern Nevada.
Tcmi Church, Rosa Gonzalez
Tcmi Church, Rosa Gonzalez
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
TCMI has been working to stop hunger here in the Las Vegas community.
Spread The Word Nevada, Leonardo Gonzalez
Spread The Word Nevada, Leonardo Gonzalez
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
Spread the Word addresses the issue of literacy among children, in particular those who come from low income households.
The Growing Need For Diverse Teachers In The Mountain West, Michael Hansen, Diana Quintero
The Growing Need For Diverse Teachers In The Mountain West, Michael Hansen, Diana Quintero
Brookings Mountain West Publications
This policy brief examines the racial and ethnic diversity of the public teacher workforce in five Mountain West states, drawing on survey data from 1993 to 2016. We find increases in student diversity are generally outpacing teacher diversity in the region, though important differences in teacher-student parity and access to nonwhite teachers across states are also evident. In addition, we demonstrate the recruitment and retention of nonwhite teachers in these states lag considerably behind the rest of the U.S. This brief concludes with recommendations to help Mountain West states and districts promote greater racial and ethnic diversity among their teacher …
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Shyla Ann Mariano
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Shyla Ann Mariano
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission invests in many relationships and expresses enough concern with root causes of poverty and hunger (Morton 21). LVRM provides many supportive services and strengthens their bonds with the people. In particular, the coordinators and workers would serve enjoyable food for anyone to eat and communicate with the people.
Spread The Word Nevada, Langyue Zhong
Spread The Word Nevada, Langyue Zhong
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
Spread the Word Nevada makes sure every child in elementary school has books at home, so they could read and share books with their families and friends.
Feeding The Homeless, Doralee Nunez-Escamilla
Feeding The Homeless, Doralee Nunez-Escamilla
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada begun its concept in 1941 by Bishop Thomas K. Gorman. Decades later, it has formed into one of the largest, private, nonprofit, social service in the sate. They offer tons of services, helping those from infants to seniors.
Light The Hope Of Reading, Yingying Meng
Light The Hope Of Reading, Yingying Meng
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
Spread the Word Nevada’s mission is dedicated to advancing childhood literacy within low-income communities by changing lives one book at a time.
Dash - Delivering & Serving Hope, Sayeda Zaidi
Dash - Delivering & Serving Hope, Sayeda Zaidi
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
The mission of DASH is to help poor and homeless people by serving them free food. By making, packing, and delivering meals, students get to interact with poor people and get a glimpse of the plight of disenfranchised populations.
Volunteering With Project 150, Eric Gonzalez
Volunteering With Project 150, Eric Gonzalez
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
Student homelessness is a large problem, as the students’ financial hardships heavily affect their education. This ultimately ruins several opportunities that the average student usually has such as going to college or pursuing a career. Without their education, they are less likely to get out of their predicament. They also more likely to be exposed to dangerous activities, such as crimes and sex trafficking
Dash: Delivering And Serving Hope, Nicole Ross
Dash: Delivering And Serving Hope, Nicole Ross
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
The main purpose of DASH is to reach out to the community with simple acts such as giving food, giving service, and helping those in need.
Evaluation Of Innovative Medical School Facilities And Consultant Recommendations, Tripp Umbach
Evaluation Of Innovative Medical School Facilities And Consultant Recommendations, Tripp Umbach
Lincy Institute Reports and Briefs
In August 2018, The Lincy Institute1 retained Tripp Umbach2 to provide consultation to evaluate and identify best practices for medical school facilities and development models as the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and the community embarks on the development of a home for the UNLV School of Medicine. To complete this assignment, Tripp Umbach completed a comprehensive process involving secondary data analysis and actively sought and received input from stakeholders including leadership at The Lincy Institute, UNLV School of Medicine, previous Tripp Umbach clients, leading design professionals with experience developing medical schools, and potential donors to the proposed project. …
Having Or Serving: Perceptions Of Hsis, Rebecca Gates
Having Or Serving: Perceptions Of Hsis, Rebecca Gates
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Despite substantial growth within the Latinx population and its access to higher education, there are still significant gaps with regard to degree attainment. In 2015, 36% of U.S. adults aged 25 and older had at least a bachelor’s degree. However, only 15% of those adults were Latinx, the lowest percentage amongst any racial/ethnic minority (NCES, 2016). While 67% of non-Hispanic White students entering four-year colleges complete their degree in six years, only 47% of Latinxs do so (Carey, 2009). These gaps represent an attainment disparity within higher education based upon population demographics. The purpose of this study was to address …
Malingering Undetected Successfully: Does Extrinsic Motivation And Coaching Have A Significant Impact?, Jennifer Golanics
Malingering Undetected Successfully: Does Extrinsic Motivation And Coaching Have A Significant Impact?, Jennifer Golanics
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The present study examined the effectiveness of a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) coaching (i.e., providing information about mTBI symptoms) and motivational incentive (i.e., a $50 gift card lottery) on the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) test performance. The sample included a total of 162 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an introductory educational psychology course. Participants were randomly assigned to one of six conditions: coached plus warning instruction and motivation incentive, coached instruction and motivation incentive, uncoached instruction and motivation incentive, coached plus warning instruction and no motivation incentive, coached instruction and no motivation incentive, and uncoached instruction and …
Fighting Bullying Through Lgbtqia+ Inclusive Education, Amanda Melilli
Fighting Bullying Through Lgbtqia+ Inclusive Education, Amanda Melilli
Library Faculty Presentations
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Upward Mobility In The American Mountain West, Richard Reeves
Upward Mobility In The American Mountain West, Richard Reeves
Brookings Mountain West Publications
Upward economic and social mobility is an intrinsic element of American society. Data from the Equality of Opportunity Project (EOP) demonstrates that upward mobility is a critical issue for our nation’s metros. An analysis of Mountain West metros and the performances of colleges and universities in this region reveal how the differing economic, demographic, and social characteristics affect mobility. This brief explores upward mobility rates, measures of diversity, levels of domestic and foreign migration, and students’ family household income and their eventual individual incomes. The comparison of postsecondary institutions in Mountain West metros serves as a microcosm to better understand …
At-Risk Youth, Jeremy Hall
At-Risk Youth, Jeremy Hall
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
By creating more upstanding citizens through youth programs, as well as increasing the amount of youth programs, the culture of crime can be reversed in Las Vegas.
Catholic Charities Of Southern Nevada, Ye Eun Nam
Catholic Charities Of Southern Nevada, Ye Eun Nam
Second-Year Seminar Posters (COE 202)
The social issue addressed by CCSN is the prevalence of hunger for homeless, families, and elderly.