Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (364)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development (363)
- Life Sciences (308)
- Special Education and Teaching (289)
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (244)
-
- Educational Psychology (222)
- Instructional Media Design (205)
- Agriculture (175)
- Curriculum and Instruction (153)
- Higher Education (145)
- Higher Education and Teaching (134)
- Business (132)
- Library and Information Science (113)
- Other Education (108)
- Law (94)
- Family and Consumer Sciences (90)
- Psychology (86)
- Law and Gender (76)
- Medicine and Health Sciences (72)
- Disability and Equity in Education (71)
- Educational Administration and Supervision (71)
- Online and Distance Education (70)
- Educational Technology (58)
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (57)
- Educational Leadership (56)
- Physical Sciences and Mathematics (56)
- Science and Mathematics Education (56)
- Educational Methods (54)
- Arts and Humanities (51)
- Keyword
-
- Education (112)
- Utah (107)
- Teaching (87)
- Children (61)
- Students (59)
-
- Parents (48)
- Mathematics (43)
- Cattle (42)
- Technology (42)
- Young children (42)
- Leadership (39)
- Baby (37)
- School (37)
- Learning (36)
- Teachers (36)
- Teacher (33)
- Assessment (32)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (31)
- Autism (31)
- Youth (30)
- Curriculum (28)
- Mindfulness (28)
- Development (26)
- Evaluation (26)
- Study (26)
- Training (26)
- Agriculture (25)
- Instruction (25)
- Women (25)
- Higher Education (24)
- Publication Year
- Publication
-
- All Graduate Theses and Dissertations (858)
- All Graduate Plan B and other Reports (288)
- All Current Publications (258)
- All Archived Publications (204)
- Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Faculty Publications (167)
-
- Psychology Faculty Publications (164)
- Teacher Education and Leadership Faculty Publications (163)
- Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence (97)
- Conference on University Education in Natural Resources (93)
- Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Faculty Publications (82)
- ADVANCE Library Collection (76)
- Susan R. Madsen (64)
- Outcomes and Impact Quarterly (38)
- Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects (37)
- Developmental Disabilities Network Journal (33)
- Rural Tax Education (33)
- Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (28)
- Yanghee Kim (27)
- Writing Center Analysis Papers (25)
- Publications (24)
- Resilient Pedagogy (20)
- Funded Research Records (18)
- Languages, Philosophy, and Communication Studies Faculty Publications (15)
- Student Research Symposium (14)
- Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences - OCW (11)
- Dissertations (9)
- Applied Sciences, Technology and Education Faculty Publications (8)
- The Instructional Architect Research Group (8)
- Deborah A. Fields (7)
- Engineering Education Faculty Publications (7)
- Publication Type
- File Type
Articles 1 - 30 of 3000
Full-Text Articles in Education
Developing And Piloting An Adventure-Oriented Confidence-Building Curriculum For Youth, Catherine Hansen, Melanie Dabb, Christina Pay, Cindy Jenkins, Eva Timothy, Andrea Schmutz, Lisa Schainker
Developing And Piloting An Adventure-Oriented Confidence-Building Curriculum For Youth, Catherine Hansen, Melanie Dabb, Christina Pay, Cindy Jenkins, Eva Timothy, Andrea Schmutz, Lisa Schainker
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Youth are bombarded with a myriad of life stressors that impacts their self-esteem and ability to be resilient. Young people from diverse backgrounds across the state of Utah participated in a three-day camp structured around a newly developed confidence-building curriculum. Practical application and high-adventure activities reinforced the concepts taught in the curriculum.
Outcomes Of The Thriving Hives Beginning Beekeeping Extension Education, Andree' Walker Bravo
Outcomes Of The Thriving Hives Beginning Beekeeping Extension Education, Andree' Walker Bravo
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
The Thriving Hives Beginning Beekeeping Education program caters to novice beekeepers to promote best practices, confidence in beekeeping skills, and healthy apiaries around the state. A major objective of the program is to educate participants on the management of Varroa mites in their hives.
The Impact Of Utah 4-H On Positive Youth Development, Lendel K. Narine, Kelsey Romney, David Francis, Craig Dart
The Impact Of Utah 4-H On Positive Youth Development, Lendel K. Narine, Kelsey Romney, David Francis, Craig Dart
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
4-H is the largest youth development program in the United States. Utah 4-H conducts programs guided by the principles of positive youth development to help youth across the state lead a successful life. This article discusses the impact of Utah 4-H on the wellbeing of youth.
Demonstration Farm Provides Educational Opportunity For Ipm, Nick Volesky, Mair Murray
Demonstration Farm Provides Educational Opportunity For Ipm, Nick Volesky, Mair Murray
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
The mission of USU Extension’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is to increase the use of sustainable pest management practices within urban and rural landscapes to provide economic, human, and environmental health in Utah. In the spring of 2022, the IPM program established a vegetable farm to test and demonstrate IPM practices. The farm served as an experiential learning classroom for almost 50 farmers and home gardeners.
Evaluating The Utah Agriculture In The Classroom Preservice Teacher Seminar, Amelia J. Miller, Zak A. Konakis, Emily Yoshikawa-Ruesch, Debra M. Spielmaker, Denise Stewardson
Evaluating The Utah Agriculture In The Classroom Preservice Teacher Seminar, Amelia J. Miller, Zak A. Konakis, Emily Yoshikawa-Ruesch, Debra M. Spielmaker, Denise Stewardson
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Utah Agriculture in the Classroom hosts preservice teacher seminars in partnership with five universities across the state. From 2017-2021, approximately 600 college students participated in these seminars. The preservice seminars provided agriculture-themed lessons aligned to state educational standards for future teachers to use as they build resources for their classrooms.
Reducing The Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness In Box Elder County, April Litchford
Reducing The Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness In Box Elder County, April Litchford
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Targeted efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness in Box Elder County provided education and resources to identify and treat individuals suffering from these issues. Utah State University Extension’s efforts to address mental health reached thousands of individuals and generated new partnerships with county organizations.
Estimating The Effects Of Forms Of Computer-Based Scaffolding In Problem-Centered Stem Instruction, Mason Reed Lefler
Estimating The Effects Of Forms Of Computer-Based Scaffolding In Problem-Centered Stem Instruction, Mason Reed Lefler
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Much like Post-Sputnik 1950s era there is a lot of interest in making sure that United States does not fall behind in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. STEM learners are often presented with complex problems to solve both as part of their education and their work. Engineering education suffers from student dropout often due to how difficult it is to support students through solving problems. This dissertation is a close look at computer-based scaffolding, a method of supporting learners during problem solving through computer software. The first paper in this dissertation examines and resolves some of the debate …
Oral And Written Corrective Feedback In Dual Language Immersion Portuguese Classes, Janaina Quadros
Oral And Written Corrective Feedback In Dual Language Immersion Portuguese Classes, Janaina Quadros
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports
This portfolio results from the classes, readings, writings, class observations, and reflections during my time in the MSLT program. It comprises three major components: teaching philosophy, reflections through class observations, and a reflection paper on corrective feedback. Besides that, the reader will find some background about the author’s educational and professional journey and intentions for the future.
The reflection paper focuses on oral and written corrective feedback in second language classes. It is the result of reviews of pertinent literature and the author’s experience as a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Portuguese teacher. It gives an overview of the importance of …
Training Needs And Applications For Special Educators With Paraeducator Supervision Responsibilities, Joanna M. Cornejo
Training Needs And Applications For Special Educators With Paraeducator Supervision Responsibilities, Joanna M. Cornejo
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports
This project highlights the need for training for paraeducators working in Special Education settings. Duties performed by paraeducators often overlap with teacher duties and much of the direct instruction provided to students in self-contained classrooms is delivered by paraeducators. The tasks of training and supervising paraeducators often falls on the special education teacher, who may not have received training in supervision. The project includes a brief review of the literature on this topic and two project reports. I designed my project with the objective of improving the quality of instruction being delivered to students in my classroom through training of …
From Lesson Plan To Observation To Self-Assessment In A Chinese As A Second Language Class, Yu-Shan Lin
From Lesson Plan To Observation To Self-Assessment In A Chinese As A Second Language Class, Yu-Shan Lin
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports
This portfolio is a compilation of what the author has learned in the field of Chinese as a second language in the Master of Second Language Teaching program at Utah State University. There are three main sections in the portfolio. The first section contains the author’s teaching philosophy statement, with a focus on the communicative approach, a game-based approach, and alternative assessment. The second section consists of a reflection on a classroom observation. The main paper presents how the author designed a lesson plan and implemented it, as well as her analysis and introspection on a video recording of the …
Responsive Technical Education Curriculum: An Exploratory Case Study Approach Toward Understanding Human Skills Alignment, Kari Lamoreaux
Responsive Technical Education Curriculum: An Exploratory Case Study Approach Toward Understanding Human Skills Alignment, Kari Lamoreaux
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Globalization and rapid changes in technology have led to a shift in the skills employers need. These changes have resulted in a gap between the skills people have and those required by industry. This exploratory case study sought to better understand the uniquely human skills employers desire and technical educators should teach in order to address this gap in a local context. The study was conducted in four phases. 1) Current literature was analyzed to identify commonly recurring human skills discussed in studies and reports. 2) These skills were then used as search terms in an analysis of occupational advisory …
A Comparison Of The Effects Of Varied Verbal Prompts Paired With Visual Prompts On Echoic Verbal Behavior With Minimally Verbal Students, Chelsea Nielsen
A Comparison Of The Effects Of Varied Verbal Prompts Paired With Visual Prompts On Echoic Verbal Behavior With Minimally Verbal Students, Chelsea Nielsen
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Previous research conducted by Valentino, Shillingsburg, Conine and Powell (2012) has recommended that practitioners do not utilize the word “say” before or in an instruction to reduce the word “say” being echoed. The current study sought to extend previous research by including the word “say” and comparing it with the condition of not using the word “say”. Components compared included how frequently responses occurred and how long it took for a response to occur. Two participants were included in the study, but only one participant completed the study. Findings agreed with the recommendation made by Valentino, Shillingsburg, Conine and Powell …
Facilitating Second Language Development Via Interaction In An Online Classroom, Jen Cummings
Facilitating Second Language Development Via Interaction In An Online Classroom, Jen Cummings
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports
This portfolio is a collection of essays tying together perspectives and major themes in second language teaching of importance to the writer. It begins with an introduction piece, followed by a description of professional environment and a teaching philosophy statement focused on teacher-student relationships, varied assessments, and culture-focused teaching. This section is followed by a classroom observation. The main section of the portfolio is a reflection paper presenting perspectives on the importance of providing interaction opportunities in asynchronous online language learning classrooms. The portfolio concludes with a statement of future goals.
Teaching Chinese As A Second Language: Exploring L2 Reading Via Dynamic Assessment, Siyu Ji
Teaching Chinese As A Second Language: Exploring L2 Reading Via Dynamic Assessment, Siyu Ji
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports
This portfolio includes a collection of essays reflecting the writer’s beliefs and exploration of teaching Chinese as a second language. The first part of the portfolio is the writer’s professional environment and teaching philosophy statement. The second part of the portfolio is the writer’s professional learning experience from a class observation. The third part of the portfolio is a reflection paper on the writer’s exploration of reading dynamic assessment.
Identifying Self-Regulation Strategies Students Use When Cognitive Load Occurs, Linyu Luo
Identifying Self-Regulation Strategies Students Use When Cognitive Load Occurs, Linyu Luo
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations
When the amount of information to process exceeds students’ capacity to do so, that indicates a problem in the learning environment that will hinder students’ successful learning. This study found that students use a variety of strategies to help them manage their own learning when they felt overwhelmed by the amount of information they needed to process. Further, these strategies differed from those typically expected of students when they are not overwhelmed.
Integrated Concept Mapping As A Method For Democratically Evaluating A Teacher Preparation Program In The Area Of Classroom Assessment Proficiency, Carrie Elizabeth Ashcraft
Integrated Concept Mapping As A Method For Democratically Evaluating A Teacher Preparation Program In The Area Of Classroom Assessment Proficiency, Carrie Elizabeth Ashcraft
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation reviews current policies regarding Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) evaluation and addresses “accountability era” influences which often minimize factors related to equity and promote a limited view of teacher and school “effectiveness.” Integrated concept mapping is proposed as an alternative method of evaluation because of its democratic framework for accountability. Using this method, a TPP in the Mountain West was evaluated in the area of classroom assessment.
Changes In Obstacles To Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic For University Students And Recommended Solutions, Becky Williams, Sunshine L. Brosi
Changes In Obstacles To Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic For University Students And Recommended Solutions, Becky Williams, Sunshine L. Brosi
Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence
Access the online Pressbooks version of this article here.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions to student learning from K–12 to universities and continues to manifest negative effects on students. To better understand the challenges our students face and how those obstacles have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we surveyed our undergraduate ecology students who ranked obstacles to learning they experience in technology, learning environment, and economic security. The majority of respondents report conditions have worsened since the onset of the pandemic. Surveys identified the largest challenges on average were being unfamiliar with technology, using a smartphone or tablet for …
Examining Math Instructors’ Knowledge, Beliefs, And Attitudes Of Student Learning Strategies In A Faculty Development Workshop, Roxanne Brinkerhoff, Becky Connelly, Sam Gedeborg
Examining Math Instructors’ Knowledge, Beliefs, And Attitudes Of Student Learning Strategies In A Faculty Development Workshop, Roxanne Brinkerhoff, Becky Connelly, Sam Gedeborg
Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence
Access the online Pressbooks version of this article here.
A faculty development workshop, focused on incorporating universal learning strategies into developmental mathematics courses, was created and utilized in a developmental mathematics department at an open-enrollment, mid-western university to ascertain the best methods for dissemination of essential learning strategies to developmental math students. Successful faculty development programs were studied and utilized in the design of the workshop. The attributes of the workshop were discussed. Faculty were surveyed and qualitative data was analyzed to determine the workshop’s efficacy. The research aimed to understand if participation in the workshop changed faculty knowledge, beliefs, …
Student Stories Of Online Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld
Student Stories Of Online Learning, Carrie Lewis Miller, Michael Manderfeld
Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence
Access the online Pressbooks version of this article here.
Instructional designers at a Midwest university piloted a survey based on the Quality Matters general standards asking students about their online course experience prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students were asked to indicate whether they experienced a specific course design element and whether they considered that element to be important to their learning experience. Follow-up interviews with some participants were also held. Data from the survey indicated students perceive their online course experience to be good based on course design elements they encountered. Implications for providing additional faculty development programming based …
Documenting Your Teaching: A Guide To Promote Reflective And Responsive Instruction, María Luisa Spicer-Escalante, Sylvia Read
Documenting Your Teaching: A Guide To Promote Reflective And Responsive Instruction, María Luisa Spicer-Escalante, Sylvia Read
Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence
Access the online Pressbooks version of this article here.
Why is teaching documentation so important right now in the educational context? In the United States, teaching, along with research and service, is a crucial component of someone’s professional profile in academia. As part of the review process for faculty reappointment or promotion, most institutions require evidence of effective teaching. This article provides key guidelines for how faculty can collect, explain, and showcase their impact and potential as effective instructors in their teaching dossiers or portfolios. Teaching dossiers are based on three main components: materials from oneself, materials from others, and …
Reflection Impacts Preservice Teachers Instruction And Planning, Joanna C. Weaver, Cynthia Bertelsen, Kaylani Othman
Reflection Impacts Preservice Teachers Instruction And Planning, Joanna C. Weaver, Cynthia Bertelsen, Kaylani Othman
Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence
Access the online Pressbooks version of this article here.
Creating a habit of reflective practice promotes ongoing and sustainable instructional improvement for preservice teachers. Furthermore, reflection enables teachers to strengthen their instruction through critical analysis of student learning and engagement. While reflection may be intuitive for an in-service teacher, preservice teachers need this experience to develop intentional and automatic reflective practice. Adopted from the field of medicine, Subjective, Observation, Assessment, Planning (SOAP) Notes is a reflective strategy that allows educators to critically reflect on the lessons they have taught. SOAP Notes promote critical reflection on planning and student learning and …
Jete Fall 2022 Introduction, Jason Olsen
Jete Fall 2022 Introduction, Jason Olsen
Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence
Access the online Pressbooks version of this introduction here.
An introduction to the Fall 2022 issue of the Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence.
Full Issue: Journal On Empowering Teaching Excellence, Volume 6, Issue 2, Fall 2022
Full Issue: Journal On Empowering Teaching Excellence, Volume 6, Issue 2, Fall 2022
Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence
The full-length Fall 2022 issue (Volume 6, Issue 2) of the Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence
Access the online Pressbooks version (with downloadable EPUB format) here.
The Fall 2022 issue presents research and guidance on topics related to reflective practice and learning. The first article examines the impact of the SOAP Notes tool on teaching, learning, and instructor reflection. The second article provides guidance for faculty on how to collect, explain, and showcase their efforts in a teaching portfolio. Article three shares the findings of a student survey to identify students' experience with the design elements found in the Quality …
An Assessment Of 50 State Early Hearing Detection And Intervention Websites: Is Needed Information Being Provided For Parent Decision Making?, Nichole Westin, Donna Sorkin
An Assessment Of 50 State Early Hearing Detection And Intervention Websites: Is Needed Information Being Provided For Parent Decision Making?, Nichole Westin, Donna Sorkin
Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Growth of the Internet as an information resource has provided expanded opportunities for families to easily gather information on a range of topics, including health related topics. State Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) websites and other electronic data sources are an important opportunity to support families seeking information on options for their children who have been identified as deaf or hard of hearing. A review was undertaken between August and September 2021 of the 51 US EHDI (state and DC) websites and related information (such as links to others’ sites) to determine if information that is specifcally discussed in …
Transition Readiness Toolkit: Filling A Gap In Assessing Pre-Employment Transition Services, Brian Phillips
Transition Readiness Toolkit: Filling A Gap In Assessing Pre-Employment Transition Services, Brian Phillips
Funded Research Records
No abstract provided.
Applying Expansive Framing To An Integrated Mathematics-Computer Science Unit, Kimberly Evagelatos Beck, Jessica F. Shumway
Applying Expansive Framing To An Integrated Mathematics-Computer Science Unit, Kimberly Evagelatos Beck, Jessica F. Shumway
Publications
In this research report for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2022 Research Conference, we discuss the theory of Expansive Framing and its application to an interdisciplinary mathematics-computer science curricular unit.
Webinars As A Tool For Increasing Awareness Of Diabetes Prevention And Management Programs, Cindy Jenkins, Carrie Durward, April Litchford, Catherine Hansen, Annette Prall, Caitlyn Jasumback
Webinars As A Tool For Increasing Awareness Of Diabetes Prevention And Management Programs, Cindy Jenkins, Carrie Durward, April Litchford, Catherine Hansen, Annette Prall, Caitlyn Jasumback
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Stakeholders sought to reduce the burden of preventable diabetes among adults in Utah via a “Food as Medicine” webinar series. The “Food as Medicine” webinar series sought to increase awareness of and enrollment in public diabetes programs. Evaluation results from the webinar series indicated an increase in awareness of diabetes programs and nutrition information needed to improve personal diabetes management.
Suicide Prevention Training For The Davis County Workforce In Utah, Emma Parkhurst
Suicide Prevention Training For The Davis County Workforce In Utah, Emma Parkhurst
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Suicide prevention and mental health have been prioritized in Utah at both the local and state levels. In response, Utah State University (USU) Extension and partners provided an evidence-based training, VitalCog, to organizations to proactively address suicide in the workplace to the Davis County workforce.
Utilizing Best Practices For Preventing Injury Among Master Gardener Volunteers, Gabriela Murza
Utilizing Best Practices For Preventing Injury Among Master Gardener Volunteers, Gabriela Murza
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) participate in physically demanding service activities that put them at an increased risk for injury. Workshops were presented to MGVs to address ways to prevent or minimize injury and pain by using best practices, proper posture, and correct tool use when working in the garden.
An Assessment Of Priority Community Needs And Issues In Summit County, Jared Hawkins, Lendel K. Narine
An Assessment Of Priority Community Needs And Issues In Summit County, Jared Hawkins, Lendel K. Narine
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Utah State University Extension conducted a needs assessment in Summit County to identify the most pressing social issues related to home and community. Key informant interviews with county stakeholders and survey data from county residents revealed that mental health and youth development are high-priority issues in Summit County.