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"The Forgotten Middle": Discussing The Average Achievement Of Students, Cameron Basham Apr 2019

"The Forgotten Middle": Discussing The Average Achievement Of Students, Cameron Basham

Spring Presentation of Undergraduate Research

The students focused on in this piece are those considered average-achievers. Those afforded less opportunities like extra-curricular activities for enrichment and future success than others. This could be due to a lack of guidance, economic troubles, social problems, or simple lack of motivation. Data includes multiple articles describing how educational ability is influenced in different ways. This information is provided only with the goal to inform.


Max Hjortsberg, Martha N. Diaz Jan 2017

Max Hjortsberg, Martha N. Diaz

Rural Volunteer Fire Fighters

No abstract provided.


Charles Williams, Amber N. Brooks Nov 2015

Charles Williams, Amber N. Brooks

The Silenced Generation - Growing up after massive resistance and the civil rights movement

No abstract provided.


Brandon Toney, Amber N. Brooks Nov 2015

Brandon Toney, Amber N. Brooks

The Silenced Generation - Growing up after massive resistance and the civil rights movement

No abstract provided.


Jon Springer1, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2015

Jon Springer1, Amber N. Brooks

The Stories of Greater Yellowstone

No abstract provided.


Katherine Jordan-Goff, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2015

Katherine Jordan-Goff, Amber N. Brooks

The Silenced Generation - Growing up after massive resistance and the civil rights movement

No abstract provided.


Carl Eggleston, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2015

Carl Eggleston, Amber N. Brooks

The Silenced Generation - Growing up after massive resistance and the civil rights movement

No abstract provided.


Earnest Allen, Jr., Amber N. Brooks Jan 2015

Earnest Allen, Jr., Amber N. Brooks

The Silenced Generation - Growing up after massive resistance and the civil rights movement

No abstract provided.


Tracy Giles, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2015

Tracy Giles, Amber N. Brooks

The Silenced Generation - Growing up after massive resistance and the civil rights movement

No abstract provided.


Wayne East, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2015

Wayne East, Amber N. Brooks

Rural Volunteer Fire Fighters

No abstract provided.


Shana Age, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2015

Shana Age, Amber N. Brooks

Rural Volunteer Fire Fighters

No abstract provided.


Ben Murdock, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2015

Ben Murdock, Amber N. Brooks

Rural Volunteer Fire Fighters

No abstract provided.


What Do Elementary School Librarians Know And Believe About Students With Color Vision Deficiencies?, Karla Collins Jan 2015

What Do Elementary School Librarians Know And Believe About Students With Color Vision Deficiencies?, Karla Collins

Education & Human Services Faculty Publications

Colour vision deficiencies affect approximately eight percent of the male population, yet the condition is often overlooked in the educational setting despite the pervasiveness of colour in the school. The purpose of this study was to explore how elementary school librarians provide instruction and prepare the library environment to meet the needs of students with colour vision deficiencies. Findings indicate that elementary school librarians in Virginia did not feel knowledgeable about colour vision deficiencies but were interested in knowing more and expressed a desire to make changes. The case study participants'ʹ knowledge increased from pre-­‐‑test to post-­‐‑test. There were noticeable …


Jon Springer, Amber N. Brooks May 2014

Jon Springer, Amber N. Brooks

The Stories of Greater Yellowstone

No abstract provided.


Barb Gunness, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2014

Barb Gunness, Amber N. Brooks

The Stories of Greater Yellowstone

Transcribed by Longwood students (Kristen, Jesse, Emily).


Megan Banton, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2014

Megan Banton, Amber N. Brooks

The Silenced Generation - Growing up after massive resistance and the civil rights movement

No abstract provided.


Larry Haskins, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2014

Larry Haskins, Amber N. Brooks

The Silenced Generation - Growing up after massive resistance and the civil rights movement

No abstract provided.


Tapping Into The Skills Of School Librarians, Audrey Church Nov 2013

Tapping Into The Skills Of School Librarians, Audrey Church

Education & Human Services Faculty Publications

The article focuses on the role of school librarians in evaluating the teacher's effectiveness. It states that librarians has knowledge about various areas other than library including information literacy, media literacy and digital literacy. It further presents various scenarios that can be used for analyzing the performance of librarians including formal observation, self-evaluation and portfolio.


Mentoring Through Collaborative Partnerships Until The End Of Time, Frances Reeve, Audrey Church Mar 2013

Mentoring Through Collaborative Partnerships Until The End Of Time, Frances Reeve, Audrey Church

Education & Human Services Faculty Publications

The authors offer insights on mentoring through collaborative partnerships based on personal experience. According to them, as school librarians, their relationship with their students can be described as a lifelong partnership of learning. Their graduate students under their university's School Library Media Preparation program are nontraditional adult learners.


Jon Springer2, Amber N. Brooks Jan 2012

Jon Springer2, Amber N. Brooks

The Stories of Greater Yellowstone

No abstract provided.


Guest Editors' Column: The Solo Librarian, Audrey Church, Frances Reeve Nov 2011

Guest Editors' Column: The Solo Librarian, Audrey Church, Frances Reeve

Education & Human Services Faculty Publications

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the guest editor discusses the various stories of solo school librarians in the U.S.


Definitely Not Alone!, Audrey Church Nov 2011

Definitely Not Alone!, Audrey Church

Education & Human Services Faculty Publications

The article discusses the importance of technological innovations for solo school librarians in accomplishing their tasks in various schools in the U.S. It notes that the availability of web sites allows librarians to have an easy and constant access to professional information including several conferences and opportunities, continuing education, and grants. Electronic (e) mails and social media will also promote connections and communications among professionals.


Voices From The Ivory Tower, Gail Dickinson, Robin Boltz, Renee E. Franklin, Audrey Church, Carol A. Doll May 2010

Voices From The Ivory Tower, Gail Dickinson, Robin Boltz, Renee E. Franklin, Audrey Church, Carol A. Doll

Education & Human Services Faculty Publications

Perspectives on the move from being a school librarian to teaching and researching with those preparing to enter the field are provided. Personal perspectives of a doctoral student, an assistant professor, an associate professor, and a full professor are provided.


Catch Them (Preservice Teachers) While You Can!, Audrey Church Jun 2006

Catch Them (Preservice Teachers) While You Can!, Audrey Church

Education & Human Services Faculty Publications

The article addresses a university school library instructor's approach, which features a meeting with preservice teachers early in the sequence of coursework. The majority of preservice teachers are not learning in their teacher preparation programs about the benefits of collaborative partnerships with teacher-librarians.