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Advocates And Gatekeepers: Dialogue On The Multiple Roles Of Cooperating Teachers And University Supervisors, Katherine Mason Cramer

The Advocate

Using Valencia et al.’s 2009 article “Complex Interactions in Student Teaching: Lost Opportunities for Learning” as a starting point for dialogue, cooperating teachers (CTs), recent graduates, and current teaching candidates of an English Education Program participated in focus group discussions on the attributes of effective CTs and university supervisors. CTs expressed some anxiety regarding mentors’ roles as gatekeepers, as well as understanding regarding the necessity of this role. Additionally, CTs, candidates, and graduates viewed the CT’s role as one that is more hands-on early in the field experience with decreasing direct guidance as the candidate develops in her or his …

Teaching Literacy: A Puzzle-Based Approach, Johannah D. Baugher Dr., Robyn Akins

The Advocate

In an effort to achieve stronger, curricular alignment and establish a more concrete relationship between literacy theory and instructional practice, curricular redesign within an undergraduate, literacy methods course commenced. With a clear rationale for why course redesign was necessary, a collective vision rooted with intention and focused on student learning drove the redesign process. After much thought and critical reflection, instructional planning was complete and the Model of the Complete, Literate Student was born. This research-based model holistically identifies ten puzzle pieces critical to one’s literacy development and ultimately, became the framework that anchored all course content.

Course redesign was …

We Are All In This Together: Teacher Preparation, Lesson Planning, And Aiding Classroom Teachers During An Emergency School Shutdown, Aaron Rife

The Advocate

This essay documents the attempt by a small group of student teachers in a secondary History/Government Education program to do something meaningful with their skills when buildings closed in early 2020 in a state of emergency and instruction was shifted to homes. Our solution was to create a digital classroom to share lessons and teaching materials for teachers to use as they grappled with distance learning.

Virtual Tools Show Promise For Moving The Needle On Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Family Engagement, Tamra Mitchell, Socorro Herrera

The Advocate

The school building closures of spring 2020 fundamentally disrupted education in Kansas, but out of this disruption emerged the need and opportunity for schools and educators to be creative and innovative. At a time when every parent in our state was either employed as an essential worker and working longer hours, trying to work from home, or trying to navigate the loss of their job, they were also trying to support their children with continuous learning. This required Kansas schools to think differently and try new strategies for truly engaging families. One promising innovation that many schools piloted was to …

Learning Will Continue, Mischel Miller, Debbie K. Mercer

The Advocate

When Kansas school buildings were closed for the remainder of spring 2020, school leaders responded to ensure learning would continue for the P-12 500,000 students. Rapid change research provides a framework for looking at the response needed during this pandemic. The Kansas State Department of Education led efforts to pivot to remote learning. This article analyzes research data from all public and private schools related to challenges during this time. Access to technology, both devices and internet, remote delivery modes for teaching and learning, and use of paper packets are discussed as the State strengthens and moves forward.

Helping The Helpers: Tending To Kansas Educators’ Social-Emotional Needs And Self-Care During A Pandemic, Jessica J. Lane Dr., Leah Mckeeman Dr., Laura Bonella

The Advocate

On a typical day, pre-COVID 19, educators are pulled in many directions, making hundreds, if not thousands, of quick decisions. Today those dynamics are heightened with varied and additional competing needs. However, what has not changed is the essential role of an educator. Caring for students in a time of such uncertainty seems critical. However, while there is serious and necessary demand for caring for the students and families, one population that is gravely being overlooked are the helpers. The educators. Less emphasis is being placed on the wellness and self-care of those who are offering those needed social-emotional supports. …

Letter From Editors Fall Winter 2020

The Advocate

Letter from Editors Fall Winter 2020

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Seek: Research Magazine For Kansas State University. [Introductory Matter] 2020, Peter Dorhout

Seek

Introductory material for the fall 2020 issue of Seek, including the table of contents and a letter from Vice President for Research Peter Dorhout. Also included is a commendation for the Kansas State University Applied Aviation Research Center on their recent Innovation and Economic Engagement Award of Excellence.

Welcome Home, Beth Bohn

Seek

Architecture students use research to design affordable, sustainable housing. Along with affordability, the studio focuses on designing net-zero energy homes that offset energy use through renewable energy generation, and the students use the latest technology to optimize home construction.

Shorts, News And Communications Services

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Shorts

• Teacher merit pay programs improve student outcomes
• Rural water wells show large increase in nitrate levels
• Collaboration for a safer global breadbasket
• A K-State first: Plant pathologist named to National Academy of Sciences
• Microplastics can be harmful to farm crops
• Carnegie Foundation endorses K-State for community engagement
• Researchers DEVELOP solutions through local watershed study
• Spiraling and spinning
• A new infectious disease research center
• Career builders

Engagement: Making Connections, Erin Pennington

Seek

K-State Innovation Partners contributes to record year of economic engagement.

Udp Focus: Fusarium Fun-Guy, Stephanie Jacques

Seek

Plant pathologist creates international connections through fungal identification, education

Faculty Focus: A Winning Equation, Patrice Scott

Seek

Strategy instruction helps students learn math in a fraction of the time

Undergraduate Scholars: Super Saver, Taylor Provine

Seek

Student’s research prevents pollution, reduces freshwater use.

Coronavirus, Erin Pennington, Jennifer Tidball

Seek

In the time of COVID-19, K-State scientists take the lead.

2010-2020: A Decade Of Research, Jennifer Tidball

Seek

Looking back at 10 years of K-State milestones.

The Hemp Frontier, Jason Hackett

Seek

Building a statewide network of research pioneers on a new crop.

Explain It: Mycotoxins, Jagger Harvey

Seek

Jagger Harvey is the director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for the Reduction of Post-Harvest Loss, which is one of four Kansas State University laboratories that are funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. Harvey is also a research associate professor of plant pathology in the College of Agriculture and he explains in fewer than 100 words what mycotoxins are and why they are a big problem for crops.

Fighting The Fever, Pat Melgares

Seek

As African Swine Fever spreads worldwide, scientists protect US industry.

Graduate Scholar: Drawing In The Negative, Stephanie Jacques

Seek

Printmaker reclaims empowerment through art.

The Past: A History Of Outreach And Extension, News And Communications Services

Seek

The 1910 Gas Engine Institute occurred at Kansas State Agricultural College in late December of that year. The event was part of a weeklong state institute for farmers and was organized by what is now known as K-State Research and Extension

2020 - Seek - Full Issue (Pdf), News And Communications Services

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Fall 2020 issue of Seek

Self-Service Technology And The Impact On Academic Libraries: A Perspective Piece By An Access Services Specialist, Crystal Hutchinson

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

Abstract

Self service technology (SST) is inundating the library world with more efficient forms of service for the library user experience. There are different types of SST and each type creates challenges and opportunities in the academic library. This multi-varied approach provides quality support to users who are unfamiliar with the technology, and offers time expediency to those who are adept at using SST. This persuasive paper will show what Kansas academic libraries currently have in the form of SST and encourage libraries to adopt new methods of service. The goal is to get you excited about SST and relieve …

Affordable Digital Signage With Raspberry Pi, H. Andrew Tincknell

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

Digital Signage is a great way to inform library users about programs, events, services, and other library news. Unfortunately, digital signage can be difficult to implement and come with pricey monthly charges. When looking for ways to implement versatile digital signage, Fort Hays State University’s Forsyth Library and Learning Commons discovered an affordable and easy to manage solution - the Raspberry Pi. In this paper, you will discover what Raspberry Pis are and how to purchase and install them. You’ll also learn about several methods for creating messages.

Selling Your Library To The College Community: A Look Into Promoting An Underused Library To Ensure Student Support, Tyler J. Johnson

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Section Proceedings

Academic libraries have a major impact on their community. Yet, academic libraries often face challenges regarding funding, overall usage, and relevancy to the institution in the eyes of stakeholders. This requires academic librarians to work even harder to promote their library to the community. The term sales may have a negative connotation among many people, but academic librarians have been suggesting that librarians adopt certain sales techniques to support their communities. This article delves into the need for librarians to use certain sales techniques to promote the library to their community with a focus on ensuring student support. Specifically, this …

An Overview Of The History Of The Academic Dress Of The University Of Exeter, David C. Quy

Transactions of the Burgon Society

University-level education in Exeter can be said to begin in 1922 when the Royal Albert Memorial College was recast as the University College of the South West of England. In 1955, a first reference to academic dress was made.

Development Of Academic Dress In Kingston University: A University For The Twenty-First Century, Alice Hynes

Transactions of the Burgon Society

When the author was the Academic Registrar at Kingston Polytechnic in the 1990s, she worked on its transition from Polytechnic to University and as such was involved in the decision-making and practical implementation of the first academic dress of the University. This study describes the rationale for the academic dress and seeks to check how far the initial expectations have been fulfilled twenty-five years on from the original decisions.

A Brief History Of Academic Dress In The Middle East And The Maghreb, Valentina S. Grub

Transactions of the Burgon Society

There are hundreds of universities in the Middle East and the Maghreb, yet the academic dress that they wear, if any, varies widely. Colour standards for hoods are non-existent, and gown shapes vary among British, American, and European shapes, sometimes incorporating elements of each into a single gown, and elaborated with local cultural details. This article examines the current, fluid state of academic dress in the region, where it is not indigenous and is one element of the after-effects of the imposed colonial educational systems.

Degrees Of Degrees, Neil K. Dickson

Transactions of the Burgon Society

This article looks at the types of degrees that can be awarded by universities and colleges, discussing the rights and privileges that go with a degree such as the right to wear academic dress and to put letters after your name. The focus is on current and historical practice in Britain, and most of the examples are from British universities.