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Full-Text Articles in Education
Exploring Students’ Perceptions Of The Connection Between Personal Effort And Academic Performance, Kimberly Kinsey Mannahan, Jennifer P. Gray
Exploring Students’ Perceptions Of The Connection Between Personal Effort And Academic Performance, Kimberly Kinsey Mannahan, Jennifer P. Gray
Georgia Educational Researcher
The goal of this study was to explore the relationship between students’ perceptions of the link between personal effort and academic performance to promote effective pedagogy, contributing to the potential for increased retention/progression/graduation rates. Based on Treisman’s (2013) assertion that students do not connect hard work with success, the researchers hypothesized that students would fail to connect the level of effort (as measured by motivation, effort, attendance, attention/engagement, and reading the textbook) they invested in a course with performance in the course (as measured by expected course grade). A mixed-methods survey containing both quantitative and qualitative measures of effort was …
Hudson And Mckinnon Win Obu Business Plan Competition With Agcorp, Cimber Winfrey, Ouachita News Bureau
Hudson And Mckinnon Win Obu Business Plan Competition With Agcorp, Cimber Winfrey, Ouachita News Bureau
Press Releases
Ouachita Baptist University students L.B. Hudson and Evan McKinnon were recently awarded first place in the university’s seventh annual OBU Business Plan Competition. A total of $9,000 in prizes was awarded to the top three teams and their faculty advisors.
Equipping Students For Life After School, Geoff Masters
Equipping Students For Life After School, Geoff Masters
Prof Geoff Masters AO
Identifying and developing the knowledge, skills and attributes required for life and work is an ongoing challenge in school education.
Diving Deeper With Assessment, Hilary Hollingsworth
Diving Deeper With Assessment, Hilary Hollingsworth
Dr Hilary Hollingsworth
ACER is helping educators to understand and implement assessment practices for positive classroom change and improved learning.
Corey Ennis Honors Portfolio, Corey John Ennis
Corey Ennis Honors Portfolio, Corey John Ennis
Honors Capstone Portfolios
Corey Ennis' honors portfolio captured in December 2015.
Mohamed Alduhbani Honors Portfolio, Mohamed Khaled Alduhbani
Mohamed Alduhbani Honors Portfolio, Mohamed Khaled Alduhbani
Honors Capstone Portfolios
Mohamed AlDuhbani's honors portfolio captured in December 2015.
Zachary Petzel Honors Portfolio, Zachary Andrew Petzel
Zachary Petzel Honors Portfolio, Zachary Andrew Petzel
Honors Capstone Portfolios
Zachary Petzel's honors portfolio captured in December 2015.
Mariah Haffield Honors Portfolio, Mariah Jean Haffield
Mariah Haffield Honors Portfolio, Mariah Jean Haffield
Honors Capstone Portfolios
Mariah Haffield's honors portfolio captured in December 2015.
Makenzie Petzel Honors Portfolio, Makenzie Jo Petzel
Makenzie Petzel Honors Portfolio, Makenzie Jo Petzel
Honors Capstone Portfolios
Makenzie Petzel's honors portfolio captured in December 2015.
Ouachita Students To Direct And Perform In One-Act Play Festival Dec. 10-11, Katie Smith, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Students To Direct And Perform In One-Act Play Festival Dec. 10-11, Katie Smith, Ouachita News Bureau
Press Releases
Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will host its annual One Act Play Festival on Dec. 10-11 at 7:30 p.m. in Verser Theatre. The performances are free and open to the public.
The One-Act Play Festival is a required part of a senior level course for theatre majors. These seniors choose a play of their choosing, cast the actors and direct the plays. Auditions for these plays are open to anyone on the campus, so students from all majors have the opportunity to participate in the festival. This year’s festival includes nine different performances.
Rachael (Igo) Bennett Honors Portfolio, Rachael Rose Igo
Rachael (Igo) Bennett Honors Portfolio, Rachael Rose Igo
Honors Capstone Portfolios
Rachael Igo's honors portfolio captured in December 2015.
Anna Rice Honors Portfolio, Anna Grace Rice
Anna Rice Honors Portfolio, Anna Grace Rice
Honors Capstone Portfolios
Anna Rice's honors portfolio captured in December 2015.
Tatiana Soboleva Honors Portfolio, Tatiana Soboleva
Tatiana Soboleva Honors Portfolio, Tatiana Soboleva
Honors Capstone Portfolios
Tatiana Soboleva's honors portfolio captured in December 2015.
Austin Rau Honors Portfolio, Austin Thomas Rau
Austin Rau Honors Portfolio, Austin Thomas Rau
Honors Capstone Portfolios
Austin Rau's honors portfolio captured in December 2015.
Evaluating The Impact Of Pharmacist Health Education On The Perceptions Of The Pharmacist’S Role Among Women Living In A Homeless Shelter, Laura V. Tsu, Kelsey Buckley, Sarah Nguyen, Jennifer Kohn
Evaluating The Impact Of Pharmacist Health Education On The Perceptions Of The Pharmacist’S Role Among Women Living In A Homeless Shelter, Laura V. Tsu, Kelsey Buckley, Sarah Nguyen, Jennifer Kohn
Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research
Objectives: To determine the impact of pharmacist-provided educational seminars on the participant’s perception of the pharmacist’s role in providing women’s health education. Secondary objectives include the participant’s level of perceived benefit from the information provided during each presentation, as well as determining characteristics of participants who are interested in attending seminars.
Methods: This is a prospective study conducted within a homeless women’s shelter in Phoenix, Arizona. Pharmacists and pharmacy students provided 10 monthly educational seminars on topics related to women’s health. Participants completed a pre- and post-seminar survey regarding their perceptions of the presentations and pharmacists.
Results: …
Communication In Action: Educating Graduate Teaching Assistants In At-Risk Pedagogy, Kristen P. Treinen
Communication In Action: Educating Graduate Teaching Assistants In At-Risk Pedagogy, Kristen P. Treinen
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
I begin this paper with a glimpse into the literature concerning at-risk and antiracist theory in order to understand the connections between the two bodies of literature. Next, by combining two bodies of literature, I argue for the implementation of a pedagogy of hope, culturally relevant teaching, and empowerment for students in the classroom. Finally, I outline a course for graduate teaching assistants that explores the utility of a pedagogy of hope, culturally relevant teaching, and empowerment for students in the communication classroom.
Understanding Proxemics Through Restrooms: A "Hands-Off" Approach To Personal Space And Communication, Joshua Westwick
Understanding Proxemics Through Restrooms: A "Hands-Off" Approach To Personal Space And Communication, Joshua Westwick
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
Numerous methods of teaching nonverbal communication have been well documented in the literature. However, some instructors may struggle to create transformative learning experiences for their students. This teaching activity provides a creative and original way for students to discuss nonverbal communication, specifically proxemics, in a fun, engaging, and memorable learning experience. This exercise asks the learners to reflect upon a previous experience with using a public restroom, critically reflect upon that experience individually, engage in classroom discourse about the experience, and take action by being aware of the space and territoriality choices they make. Students have responded positively to the …
Doubling Down On Student Discussion: A Simple Technique For Increased Involvement, J. Jacob Jenkins
Doubling Down On Student Discussion: A Simple Technique For Increased Involvement, J. Jacob Jenkins
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
Objectives
1. Students will actively participate in classroom discussion.
2. Students will learn to not “over share,” allowing opportunities for others to speak.
3. Students will be accountable for the material discussed in class.
The Art Of Making Conversation: Learning The Skills Small Talk, Kelly L. Mckay-Semmler, Shane Semmler
The Art Of Making Conversation: Learning The Skills Small Talk, Kelly L. Mckay-Semmler, Shane Semmler
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
Although “small talk” is often dismissed as trifling and superficial communication, the ability to converse comfortably with potential relational partners in initial interpersonal encounters is foundational to building closer relationships. In this assignment, students enhance their interpersonal communication competence through the application of six small talk guidelines in two peer-to-peer conversations and in a capstone conversation with the instructor one-on-one. This assignment is appropriate for a variety of communication courses, including the basic course, interpersonal communication, and courses in professional communication, as it develops students’ skills in active listening, self-disclosure, nonverbal immediacy, and anxiety/uncertainty management in interpersonal communication with strangers.
Understanding Coalition Dynamics: A Role Play Class Activity, Anthony M. Ocaña
Understanding Coalition Dynamics: A Role Play Class Activity, Anthony M. Ocaña
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
The purpose of this activity is to illustrate the role and challenges of coalitions in group conflict and decision making. In this activity, students take on the roles of organizational members tasked to arrive at consensus, but having different goals, interests, and information that could impact the decision. In discussing this activity experience, instructors can illustrate the six principles of coalitions presented in Wilmot and Hocker’s Interpersonal Conflict text. This activity is applicable to any course that addresses conflict and group interaction, including interpersonal and group communication, organizational and professional communication, family communication, and workplace skills seminars.
Illustrating The Perceptual Process Through A Music Video, Stacey A. Peterson
Illustrating The Perceptual Process Through A Music Video, Stacey A. Peterson
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
This exercise uses a popular music video to illustrate the significant role that perception plays in the communication process. Perception is a continual and active process that impacts how people see their world, themselves, others in it, and the ultimate creation of meaning. By using a music video, students are immediately engaged because it is a medium that they are very familiar with. Upon completion of this activity, students will demonstrate a better understanding of how and why people perceive the same thing(s) in a variety of ways. They will also have a tangible example of the centrality and complexity …
The Semiotics Of Teaching With Reality Tv: A Theory-Based Approach To Teaching And Modeling Communication Theory, Rita L. Rahoi-Gilchrest
The Semiotics Of Teaching With Reality Tv: A Theory-Based Approach To Teaching And Modeling Communication Theory, Rita L. Rahoi-Gilchrest
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
This article begins by establishing a rationale for not only teaching with reality television in the communication classroom, but also taking a theory-based approach to doing so. A theoretical framework for the pedagogical use of reality TV—semiotic theory, based on the work of Peirce— is presented. The discussion then moves to a specific outline of a sample classroom activity that demonstrates a semiotic approach, using the BRAVO TV website as a means of illustrating and teaching Cultural Studies Theory. The author concludes by qualifying the case for using reality TV as one—but not the only—means of teaching communication, and offers …
Illustrating Tensions Using Stretchy String: Teaching Relational Dialectics In The Interpersonal Communication Class, Valerie Lynn Schrader, Azhanni Muhammad
Illustrating Tensions Using Stretchy String: Teaching Relational Dialectics In The Interpersonal Communication Class, Valerie Lynn Schrader, Azhanni Muhammad
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
The objective of this activity is to increase students’ knowledge of Relational Dialectics by illustrating dialectic tensions in a tangible way. Relational Dialectics, which focuses on different dimensions in relationships, is an important concept for students to understand because it highlights the messiness of interpersonal relationships. This activity illustrates dialectical tensions through the use of colored stretchy craft string, providing students with a physical manifestation of an abstract concept.
Connecting To Students: Self-Disclosure As A Motivational Tool For Collegiate Forensic Coaches, Ben Walker
Connecting To Students: Self-Disclosure As A Motivational Tool For Collegiate Forensic Coaches, Ben Walker
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
Forensic coaches spend a large amount of time with their students and often struggle to find effective methods of motivation; however, studies have shown that teachers (Christophel, 1990) and athletic coaches (Turman, 2008) can use immediacy as a way to increase student/competitor motivation. This paper examines how forensic coaches can use a specific interpersonal tactic (self-disclosure) to potentially increase student motivation. The review of literature covers self-disclosure and the link between immediacy and motivation in both educational and competitive settings; next, Petronio’s Communication Privacy Management theory is contextualized with forensic coaches; finally, suggestions are offered to forensic coaches who wish …
Identifying Teaching Effectiveness: Using Student Skill Surveys, Speech Evaluations, And Quiz Scores To Inform Instruction, Sally A. Blomstrom
Identifying Teaching Effectiveness: Using Student Skill Surveys, Speech Evaluations, And Quiz Scores To Inform Instruction, Sally A. Blomstrom
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
This paper suggests an instrument for measuring students’ self perceptions of improvement in public speaking skills, i.e., a skill survey, and a method to inform and improve instruction by looking at results from that survey in combination with instructor evaluation forms for persuasive speeches, quiz scores, and an information literacy measure. Data were collected from students enrolled in a public speaking course at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Background on the survey development and the method is provided along with results and discussion.
Are You "Wanted" For Poor Listening Habits?, Nanette Johnson-Curiskis
Are You "Wanted" For Poor Listening Habits?, Nanette Johnson-Curiskis
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
In order to begin a semester or unit on effective listening with some basic theory and knowledge and to serve as an icebreaker, students are asked to design and share a “Wanted Poster” describing their poor listening habits. The significance of this assignment was guided by the ubiquitous nature of listening. Research verifies listening as the most utilized form of communication.
Discovering Culture And Communication On The World Wide Web, Jin Xu
Discovering Culture And Communication On The World Wide Web, Jin Xu
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
Discussions of intercultural communication mostly center round the interaction of culture and communication concerning differences in values, beliefs, norms and communication styles. However, cultural differences also stem from different cognitive styles, which impact intercultural communication. This article describes an activity that introduces students to cultural cognition theory. Combining research on the Internet, small group interaction, and class discussion, this exercise encourages students to apply theory to practice, to explore cultural differences on the Internet, and to develop their critical thinking skills. It also develops their awareness and skills needed to be mindful of the nuances of cultural differences. The exercise …
The Concept Of Mattering As Critical To Nursing-Student Recovery, Ronald Steven Hutchins
The Concept Of Mattering As Critical To Nursing-Student Recovery, Ronald Steven Hutchins
Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations
This qualitative study using a phenomenological case study and grounded-theory design was conducted to examine the phenomena of nursing-student recovery following a failure in a clinical nursing course. For the purpose of this study nursing-student recovery was defined as: The academic progression of a student who failed a core clinical nursing course, and subsequently successfully completed the course, the nursing program, and passed the NCLEX-RN exam. A literature review was conducted focusing on student academic recovery, and three conceptual theories that support transitional change, growth and stability: Neuman System Model (NSM), Self Determination Theory (SDT), and Schlossberg's Transitional Theory (STT). …
Towards Curtailing Speaker Anxiety Via Impromptu And Oral Interpretation, Stacey A. Peterson
Towards Curtailing Speaker Anxiety Via Impromptu And Oral Interpretation, Stacey A. Peterson
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
This article outlines a series of short oral assignments designed to help alleviate some of the anxiety that many students face when giving public presentations. The assignments consist of: giving an impromptu speech, giving a spoken performance of a song or poem of their choice, and a short reading from a children’s book. Each of these assignments are seen as building blocks, methods for reducing nervousness, methods for building confidence, while concurrently developing peer support as students are working towards a more formal presentation later in the semester. There should be a class debriefing/discussion after all three assignments have been …
Not Your Average Speech Of Self-Introduction: The "Talking Resume" Alternative, Lauren Mackenzie
Not Your Average Speech Of Self-Introduction: The "Talking Resume" Alternative, Lauren Mackenzie
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
The “talking résumé” activity is designed as a creative and useful alternative to the standard speech of self-introduction exercise in the university public speaking classroom. Using Visual Communicator software, this assignment guides students through the process of preparing, orally delivering, and critiquing résumés for themselves and their classmates. This brief article is geared toward public speaking instructors looking for innovative ways to begin the semester and provides suggestions for how to assign, conduct, and evaluate the “talking résumé” activity.