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Full-Text Articles in Education
Diversity Awareness Among A Diverse Business Student Population: Insights And Curriculum Implications, Marvin Lovett, Irma S. Jones, Gerald Hollier, Dianna Blankenship
Diversity Awareness Among A Diverse Business Student Population: Insights And Curriculum Implications, Marvin Lovett, Irma S. Jones, Gerald Hollier, Dianna Blankenship
Marketing Faculty Publications and Presentations
This paper addresses insights gathered from business students enrolled in a Hispanic Serving University (HSU)and resulting curriculum implications related to the continued heritage of the United States to embrace cultures of others. Although awareness of the realities regarding past, current and future diversity within the United State is important for all citizens, such awareness is especially necessary for business students planning to participate in the United States marketplace. This paper provides a limited historical perspective regarding the evolution and promotion of diversity within the United States. Secondly, the current degree of diversity in the United States is presented through a …
Development And Implementation Of An Introduction To Stem Course For Dual-Enrollment Programs, Horacio Vasquez, Arturo Fuentes, Javier Macossay-Torres, Martin W. Knecht, Robert Freeman
Development And Implementation Of An Introduction To Stem Course For Dual-Enrollment Programs, Horacio Vasquez, Arturo Fuentes, Javier Macossay-Torres, Martin W. Knecht, Robert Freeman
Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations
A new Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) course was developed and taught for the first time during the summer in 2009 to dual enrollment college students at South Texas College (STC). The new Introduction to STEM course was developed in collaboration between STEM Faculty members at the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) and STC, with the objective of creating, supporting and strengthening STEM pathways for students in the Dual-Enrollment Engineering Academy (DEEA) and other dual-enrollment or similar programs. The course was offered to two groups of students, at two different campuses in the DEEA program at STC. …
Undergraduate Hispanic Student Response To Cooperative Learning, Bobbette M. Morgan, Graciela P. Rosenberg, Lori Wells
Undergraduate Hispanic Student Response To Cooperative Learning, Bobbette M. Morgan, Graciela P. Rosenberg, Lori Wells
Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations
Three classes of undergraduate Hispanic students assigned to an ESL professor and a teaching assistant were selected to experience cooperative learning over a full semester. Pre-semester surveys were completed by 80 undergraduate students. Post-semester surveys were completed by 66 undergraduate students. Strategies used in the classes included Think-Pair-Share, Ticket Out the Door, Jigsaw and being a member of a base group. This study is based upon theories of social interdependence, cognitive development, and behavioral learning. The surveys were completed by the university students to compare and contrast knowledge about their experiences in: 1) individual learning, and 2) learning with a …
Teacher, Researcher, And Agent For Community Change: A South Texas High School Experience, Francisco Guajardo
Teacher, Researcher, And Agent For Community Change: A South Texas High School Experience, Francisco Guajardo
Organization and School Leadership Faculty Publications and Presentations
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Grant Writing Skill Building: A Business Administration Curriculum Proposal, Dianna Blankenship, Irma S. Jones, Marvin Lovett
Grant Writing Skill Building: A Business Administration Curriculum Proposal, Dianna Blankenship, Irma S. Jones, Marvin Lovett
Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations
This paper reviews the need for grant writing skills within various types of organizations and the resulting proposal for including grant writing within business administration curriculum at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. An introduction precedes the results of a survey regarding current grant writing courses within AACSB schools of business and is followed with a specific grant writing curriculum proposal. To grant is to give, and thousands of government agencies, corporations, foundations and trusts disburse billions of dollars each year. Recipients of these grants include many employers of business administration program graduates including non-profit entities, educational institutions, and business organizations. …
Communication And Collaboration Among Providers, John Lowdermilk, Cheryl Fielding, Leila Flores-Torres, Alonso Andrew, Lisa Becerra
Communication And Collaboration Among Providers, John Lowdermilk, Cheryl Fielding, Leila Flores-Torres, Alonso Andrew, Lisa Becerra
Human Development and School Services Faculty Publications and Presentations
The current study examined the perceived communication and collaboration patterns among staff at an autism treatment center in Texas. Specifically, we believe that communication technologies provide a pivotal role in effective collaboration among direct service providers. Through the study's participant's open-ended responses, researchers identified and described potential issues of concern around communication and collaboration patterns. Implications and recommendations for practice are included.
Technology Integration In Teaching Action Research, Alcione N. Ostorga
Technology Integration In Teaching Action Research, Alcione N. Ostorga
Bilingual and Literacy Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
This article describes an instructional model designed to teach action research to undergraduate preservice teachers, which uses technology integration to facilitate the learning process that incorporates face to face and distance learning methods. First, a theoretical overview of the instructional design is provided then the instructional model is described. The course design is analyzed through the use of Moore's levels of interaction. Finally, the author discusses the conclusions and implications for future research.
Diversity Awareness Among A Diverse Business Student Population: Insights And Curriculum Implications From An Hispanic-American Serving University, Marvin Lovett, Irma S. Jones, Gerald Hollier, Dianna Blankenship
Diversity Awareness Among A Diverse Business Student Population: Insights And Curriculum Implications From An Hispanic-American Serving University, Marvin Lovett, Irma S. Jones, Gerald Hollier, Dianna Blankenship
Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations
This paper addresses insights gathered from business students enrolled in an Hispanic Serving University and resulting curriculum implications related to the continued heritage of the United States to embrace cultures of others. Although awareness of the realities regarding past, current and future diversity within the United States is important for all citizens, such awareness is especially necessary for individuals planning to participate in the United States marketplace: business students. A historical perspective regarding the evolution and promotion of diversity within the United States is provided. Secondly, the current degree of diversity in the United States is presented through a descriptive …
Lessons Learned While Conducting Educational Program Assessment, Olivia Rivas, Irma S. Jones, Eli E. Pena
Lessons Learned While Conducting Educational Program Assessment, Olivia Rivas, Irma S. Jones, Eli E. Pena
Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations
Assessment, accountability, and strategic planning are all processes that are included in accreditation for colleges and universities. For most colleges and universities, starting the reaffirmation process means identifying current assessment practices and reports from academic units and programs. This paper discusses the lessons learned during a successful completion of the reaffirmation process with a regional accreditation entity. The authors will present a model that includes an understanding of strategic planning, inclusion of faculty at all levels and affirms continuous learning and involvement in a dynamic process. Also included in the paper are additional tips and observations found useful by the …
Book Review Of Preparing Educators To Engage Families: Case Studies Using An Ecological Systems Framework, Michelle H. Abrego, Jesus Abrego
Book Review Of Preparing Educators To Engage Families: Case Studies Using An Ecological Systems Framework, Michelle H. Abrego, Jesus Abrego
Organization and School Leadership Faculty Publications and Presentations
Preparing Educators to Engage Families: Case Studies Using an Ecological Systems Framework is in its second edition. The first edition was entitled Preparing Educators to Involve Families: Theory to Practice. Notable in the second edition’s title is the word change from involving families to engaging families. The change in wording is important, as involvement often implies one-way communication from the school toward the family, and engagement denotes a much richer concept in which a reciprocal and dynamic relationship exists between schools and families. Specifically, the book presents family engagement as a shared responsibility of parents, educators, and community entities. Such …