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Revisiting Reflection: Utilizing Third Spaces In Teacher Education, Ryan Flessner

Ryan Flessner

Much has been written about the importance of reflective practice. What is missing is reflective work on the part of teacher educators to address the mismatch between university-based methods courses and the realities of classroom life. With examples from a third grade mathematics classroom as well as a university-based mathematics methods course, this article explores ways educators can employ third space theory as a way to engage in purposeful reflection into their teaching practices.

Pushing The Field Of Practitioner Research: Utilizing ‘Reflective Third Spaces’ To Explore Educational Practice, Ryan Flessner

Ryan Flessner

For decades, literature in the field of education has been rife with descriptions of the divides between theory and practice, research and implementation, and universities and public schools. Beginning with an examination of these divides, this chapter explores the ways that teacher educators can capitalize on their positioning in order to better understand educational practice. Following a brief introduction, an examination of third space theory and its usefulness to teacher educators— especially those engaged in practitioner research— ensues. Building on the work of early theorists in fields such as literature and cultural geography, third space theory has typically been used …

Have A Kids Inquiry Conference: Putting A Twist On The Typical Science Fair, Paula Magee, Ryan Flessner

Ryan Flessner

In school, the traditional format for the formal sharing of science experiences has been the science fair. Although the format of science fairs may vary, the usual components consist of a step-by-step experimental process that students follow as they test different variables, construct a hypothesis, and collect data to support or disprove their hypothesis. Usually the science fair is conducted as a competitive event at which prizes are awarded for the "best" examples. Unfortunately, this type of science event has little connection to the real sharing that scientists do regularly.

The National Science Education Standards (NSES) call for an approach …

Faculty, Staff And Student Reactions To A University Smoking Policy: Perceptions For Change, Laura Johnson, Julia Vandermolen

College Student Affairs Leadership

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions held by faculty, staff, and students regarding the smoking policy at a medium-sized, master’s granting institution in the Midwestern United States. Findings from the study indicate that the majority of faculty, staff, and students support a change in the school’s current smoking policy. Recommendations for further research are provided.

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Shifting Sands, Mark Y. Herring

Winthrop Faculty and Staff Publications

Those libraries that make ... changes wisely and well will flourish. Having the will to make them even with retirement in the rearview mirror is one more opportunity for librarians to prove their value once again.

The Macro Economy And Educational Outcomes, Michael Hemesath

Administration Publications

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Students And Career Aspirations: Infographic, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

Researchers asked 3500 school students about their career goals. Find out what the most popular chosen occupations were in this Teacher infographic.

20150615.1: President's Papers, 1980-2010, President's Office

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Office of the President from 1980-2010. Items were received in 2015 and include notable materials from or about the INTO program at Marshall, Marshall's economic impact on the community, and various media-based events. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

June 15, 2015: Campus Projects, Addressing Homelessness, Staff Recognition, Saint Mary's College Of California

SMC Bulletin 2013-2020

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Pro Eagle Update: Howard Tosses Gem For Tourists, Georgia Southern University

Athletics News

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The Effects Of In-Service Training On Teachers' Attitudes Towards Inclusion, Heather Moore

Theses and Dissertations

The purposes of this study are to a) evaluate teachers' attitudes towards inclusion and willingness to provide supports to students with special needs, b) evaluate teachers' willingness to collaborate and use co-teaching models after training, c) evaluate whether or not teachers feel more comfortable about inclusion, and d) evaluate whether or not teachers becomes more positive toward students with disabilities and willing to work with them in an inclusion setting. A total of 16 teachers, 9 general education and 7 special education participated in the study. A pre and post group design was used using a Likert Scale survey with …

Gene Whisenhunt Named Chairman Of Ouachita Presidential Search Committee, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Jay Heflin, chairman of the Ouachita Board of Trustees, has appointed the university’s presidential search committee. They will be responsible for recommending a successor to Ouachita President Rex Horne who has announced his resignation to accept the presidency of Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and Universities. The full board will be responsible for electing the new president.

20150615.2: College Of Liberal Arts, 1998-2005, College Of Liberal Arts

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Liberal Arts at Marshall University from 1998-2005. Items were received in 2015 and include notable program reviews about Sociology, Nursing, Medical Technology, Modern Languages, Communication Disorders, Dietetics, and Forensic Sciences. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents. These programs may no longer be in COLA but they were at the time this donation was received and processed.

Using Ipads To Increase On-Task Behavior Of Students With Autism, Michelle Gould

Theses and Dissertations

Students with ASD often exhibit behavior problems, of these; off-task behaviors are a concern. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of using an iPad for students with ASD to self-monitor their own behaviors. A boy and three girls with ASD participated. A single subject design with ABAB phases was used. During the baseline, each student's behavior occurrences in a language arts class were observed using interval recording of three on-task behaviors including facing forward, engaging in assignment, and looking at the teacher. During the intervention, an iPad was provided with an app called Choiceworks downloaded together …

Diaz Edits Book On Fate Of Little Magazines, University Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University

News and Events

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Implementation Of Advocates And Allies Programs To Support And Promote Gender Equity In Academia, Canan Bilen-Green, Jenna P. Carpenter, Stacy Door, Roger A. Green, Karen J. Horton, Melissa Latimer, Marci J. Levine

Rising Tide Faculty Scholarship

Implementation of Advocates and Allies Programs to Support and Promote Gender Equity in Academia. Despite increasing attention and progress, the goal of achieving gender equality remains elusive across academic disciplines, particularly engineering. In, received an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant to increase the participation of women infaculty and administrative positions and to address institutional deficiencies in recruitment,retention, advancement, and climate. One unique and effective initiative of ADVANCE project is the development, implementation, and sustainment of an Advocates and Allies program. Recognizing the vital role of majority groups (in this case men) to sustain or change institutional culture, the Advocates and …

Art Workshop: Zen Doodle, Community-Based Art

Curricula

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Exploring The Use Of Teaching Strategies To Impact The Academic And Social Challenges Faced By First-Generation College Students, Susan Smierciak Lueders

College of Education Theses and Dissertations

Recent studies have shown that roughly one-third of the total students at four-year universities are the first in their families to attend college. These students are commonly referred to as first-generation college (FGC) students. The percent of total college students who are FGC students is expected to rise as the children of working-class, predominantly “blue collar” baby boomers, and the children of immigrants reach college age and enter the college arena. However, these students often enter college with unique academic and social challenges that result in an attrition rate of almost twice that of non- FGC students. While numerous studies …

Leading Large-Scale Change In An Engineering Program, Cheryl Allendoerfer, Rebecca Bates, Jennifer Karlin, Ron Ulseth, Dan Ewert

Integrated Engineering Department Publications

While many efforts have been made to improve technical and professional skills in engineering graduates, there has been little comprehensive change in the pedagogy of most engineering education institutions in the U.S. Many of these efforts involve changing only one or two aspects of the curriculum, and therefore are less likely to make significant changes in the student learning outcomes. For better success, engineering curricular changes will need to address the entire education system. In order to see real, sustainable improvement in engineering education practice, both the behaviors of the participants and the systems within which these participants act must …

I Have To Say "I Love You" In A ... Affirmation?: Five Forms Of Demonstrating Our Love For Our Students, Rita Shea-Van Fossen, Gary Stark

Conference Papers in Published Proceedings

Many OBTCers share a love for teaching and a love for our students. However, is it OK to demonstrate this love and, if so, how? This session utilizes Coleman’s 5 Love Languages (5LL) as a framework for an interactive session discussing the advantages and challenges in expressing one’s love for his or her students. Participants are encouraged to complete the 5LL survey prior to attending the session at http://www.5lovelanguages.com/ to use in an interactive exercise on expressing one’s love. The facilitators will discuss their own experiences when they let their love flow. Come out and feel the love!

Evaluation Of A Flipped Classroom In Mechanics Of Materials, Luke S. Lee, Rachelle K. Hackett, Hector Estrada

Benerd College Faculty Presentations

Recent interest towards the implementation of flipped (or inverted) classroom models parallelsthe wide availability of technology and the shift from lecture-based teaching methods towardsstudent-centered teaching methods in undergraduate engineering education. The flippedclassroom involves two components, computer-based video instruction outside of the classroomand interactive learning activities inside the classroom. The intent is to create an active andengaging classroom experience that can be tailored to meet the needs of students possessing awide range of learning styles. This can potentially reduce attrition, improve knowledge retention,and enhance skill development in engineering.The goals of this study are to compare and contrast the effectiveness of a …

An Investigation Of Nominalization And Lexical Density In Undergraduate Research Proposals, Thu Ha T. Nguyen, Emily C. Edwards

Bahram Kazemian

Academic writing is considered an essential skill for academic success not only for undergraduate study but also for students’ further education and professional development. This writing genre has certain characteristics often lacking in students’ research writing. This study explores two characteristics in students’ research proposals, nominalization and lexical density (LD), after the students completed courses on academic writing and Second Language Research (SLR) in their second year at a Vietnamese pedagogical university. It also investigates the effectiveness of writing training in increasing students’ performance regarding the use of given features. The findings, obtained from analyzing students’ proposals and recorded interviews, …

Virtual Peer Teams: Connecting Students With The Online Work Environment, Thalia Anagnos, Alicia Lyman-Holt, Sean Brophy

Faculty Publications

This study examined the potential of online collaboration tools to develop team cohesiveness and research skills of undergraduates participating in Virtual Peer Teams (VPTs) in a geographically distributed research experience for undergraduates (REU). The VPTs mimic geographically dispersed virtual teams that are now common in industry. VPTs consisted of four to six students from multiple REU sites around the United States who were asked to experiment with various collaboration and social network technologies to complete specified research-based and social tasks. Surveys were used to collect formative and summative feedback. Students agreed their VPT experiences were significant in their professional development …

Problematizing Best Practices For Pairing In K-12 Student Design Teams, Gina Quan, Ayush Gupta, Andrew Elby

Faculty Publications

Problematizing Best Practices for Pairing in K-12 Student Design TeamsResearch on group work in STEM education has documented some impact of students’ roles:that expert-like students can help novice-like students gain conceptual understanding (e.g.Cohen, 1994), that the success of pairings depends on the complexity of the task at hand (e.g.Cohen, 1994), and that group dynamics and roles impact local equitable access to contentknowledge and identities (Esmonde, 2009). Within engineering education, Tonso (2006)highlights how roles and gender dynamics within design teams shape whether and how studentsare recognized for their contributions. Given this, group composition becomes an importantinstructional decision since it influences what …

Evolution Of A First-Year Engineering Course, Noah Salzman, Janet Callahan, Gary Leroy Hunt, Carol Sevier, Amy J. Moll

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

The first-year engineering course at Boise State University has evolved significantly over the past decade as a result of continuous improvement with a particular focus on student retention. The course was originally created in 1999-2001 as an “Introduction to Engineering” course in order to recruit students to one of the fields of engineering, by introducing those fields of engineering as topics across the semester. Over the first ten years, the course continued that introductory-to-field focus while also introducing a significant design element solving openended engineering problems. As a result of a five-year grant aimed toward improving first-year retention, the first-year …

Quantifying Student Progress Through Bloom's Taxonomy Cognitive Categories In Computer Programming Courses, Candido Cabo

Publications and Research

Quantifying Student Progress through Bloom’s Taxonomy Cognitive Categories in Computer Programming Courses Computer programming courses are gateway courses with low passing grades, which may result in student attrition and transfers out of engineering and computer science degrees. Progress in student learning can be conceptualized by the different cognitive levels or categories described in Bloom’s taxonomy, which, from the lowest to the highest order processes, include: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis. The purpose of this study is to gain insight into how students transfer their conceptual knowledge and comprehension of computer programming concepts (knowledge and comprehension categories in Bloom’s …

Maker: Candy Crane Robot, Andy S. Zhang, Angran Xiao, Bijan Bayat Mokhtari

Publications and Research

Candy Crane is a custom-made robot that looks like a traditional tower crane and is used to pick candies by the young users for fun and for learning mechatronics product design. The tower structure is made from either aluminum C-channels or plastics made from 3D printer. Two 12V DC motors and several limit switches are used to control the movement of the crane. A miniature crane to be held by the user is equipped with a linear potentiometer and rotary potentiometer and is used to control the movement of the big tower crane wirelessly through a blue tooth module. An …

Are We Preparing The Next Generation? K-12 Teacher Knowledge And Engagement In Teaching Core Stem Practices, Louis S. Nadelson, Anne Seifert, J. Kade Hendricks

Teacher Education and Leadership Faculty Publications

Background: Several of the recent reform efforts in K-12 STEM education (e.g. Next Generation Science Standards [NGSS and Common Core State Standards-Mathematics [CCSS-M]) have included significant emphasis on the practices of STEM. We argue that K-12 teachers' ability to effectively engage their students in these core STEM practices is fundamental to the success of potential and current engineering students and their subsequent careers as engineers. Practices such as identifying problems, modeling using mathematics, and arguing from evidence are fundamental processes in engineering. Helping students develop their capacity to engage in these practices early in their education will increase the likelihood …

Maker: Twisted Sister Rover, Andy S. Zhang, Bryant Vicente, Alexis Daniel Ortiz, Angran Xiao, Anass Baroudi, Albino Marsetti, Rocky Marcus Kowchai

Publications and Research

The Twisted Sister is a four-wheel mobile robot that can twist its front wheels to navigate the rough terrains. Each wheel is driven by a DC motor. The front wheels can be raised by a DC gearmotor which is connected to a worm gear system. The rover chassis is made of sheet metal cut from water jet. An Arduino robot controller is mounted on the Twisted Sister Rover. A remote controller is equipped with two tiny joysticks. One joystick is used to control the movement of the rover and the other joystick to used to either raise or lower the …