Leading Change: “Going Green” With Ipads,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Leading Change: “Going Green” With Ipads, Jill Lindsey
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
In the fall of 2010, our department began a “green” professional development initiative designed to reduce paper usage as we collectively learned to use iPad touch technology for department meetings. The adoption of an iPad initiative was a manifestation of an expectation and commitment to communication and capacity building within the department. Effective implementation would result in responsible resource utilization, effective communication and communal learning. This initiative was part of the chairperson’s effort to enact a vision of a collaborative culture with transparency, autonomy, and interdependence within the department.
Learning By Example: Standardized Testing In The Cases Of China, Korea, Japan, And Taiwan,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Learning By Example: Standardized Testing In The Cases Of China, Korea, Japan, And Taiwan, Osman Ozturgut
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Kandel (1881–1965) is the most widely recognized leader and founder of modern comparative education. He asserted that the direction of education in democratic nations ought to be “borrowed and adjusted” within the cultural context of each nation. He further argued that, “so many of the problems in education are today common to most countries; in their solution certain common principles . . . are involved; the practical outcomes may, however, differ because of differences in tradition, in social and political principles, and in cultural standards”(Kandel, 1936, p. 401). As Kandel (1933) suggested, the problems and purposes of education have in …
There’S An (Educational) App For That?: M-Learning Across Device Platforms,
2011
Fort Hays State University
There’S An (Educational) App For That?: M-Learning Across Device Platforms, Lee Waller, Rick Lumadue
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The mobile platform has advanced to a level of technological sophistication and availability that many educators need to begin to think about how to utilize its potential. M-Learning may be used to supplement and deliver learning content. Mobile devices are ubiquitous among all age groups of students whether the popular iPod Touch\iPad, PSP, Netbooks, etc. Smartphones have become very powerful devices, capable of performing many useful applications. The mobile device market has seen tremendous growth recently. The largest increase was in the 12-17 year old demographic.
Table Of Contents - Summer 2011,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Table Of Contents - Summer 2011, Fort Hays State University College Of Education
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Academic Leadership Journal Summer 2011 table of contents
Action Research As A Self-Improvement Tool In Efl,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Action Research As A Self-Improvement Tool In Efl, Mustafa Turkyilmaz
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
In this paper, action research method will be examined from the students’ perspectives. Action research projects help the students to gain self-control of their learning experiences. Although action research projects are more common on higher academic levels such as graduate studies, researches show that such projects are easily adaptable in prep schools or any foreign language learning environment. Ensuring the autonomy of the students to control and manage a project, an action research project is a reliable method for EFL teachers. It also gives students a chance to individualize their learning experiences.
Career Advancement: Ten Negotiation Strategies For Women In Higher Education,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Career Advancement: Ten Negotiation Strategies For Women In Higher Education, K. Betts
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Women in the United States (US) are a vital part of the workforce and the economy. They represent 50.7 percent of the population and 49.8 percent of payroll employment in the US workforce. Women also outpace men in the number of college degrees conferred annually. However, women hold fewer board seats and executive level positions than men in American corporations and higher education institutions. Additionally, census data indicates that women earn approximately 77 cents on every dollar earned by men. Although the “glass ceiling” is getting lower, it is essential that women develop successful negotiation strategies for career advancement. This …
Code Switching And Social Prestige: Code Switching Among Iranian University Learners,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Code Switching And Social Prestige: Code Switching Among Iranian University Learners, S. Sadighian, Ali Rahimi
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
“Two or more phonemic systems may coexist in the speech of a monolingual.” This was what initially called “switching code” by Fries and Pike (1949). People change codes or use words other than their native ones while speaking in their native language. Codes are thus defined as a verbal component that can be as small as a morpheme or as comprehensive and complex as the entire system of language. (Ayemoni, 2006) code-switching is related to and indicative of group membership in particular types of bilingual speech communities, such that the regularities of the alternating use of two or more languages …
Esl Program Models And Court Cases: An Overview For Administrators,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Esl Program Models And Court Cases: An Overview For Administrators, Chris Jochum
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The demographic of our country’s public school students is very diverse and continues to change. By 2020, African American, Hispanic, Asian American and Native American groups will account for more than 40 percent of the U.S. population and this percentage is expected to increase to 50 percent by the year 2040 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2003). Currently, 46 percent of all schools in the United States have English Language Learners (ELL) or English as Second Language (ESL) students (National Center for Educational Statistics). Furthermore, Hispanics now make up the largest minority group in the United States and it’s estimated that by …
Differentiation . . . But To What Degree? The Ed.D. And Ph.D. In Higher Education Programs,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Differentiation . . . But To What Degree? The Ed.D. And Ph.D. In Higher Education Programs, Jay Leist, Joyce Scott
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Research into higher education as a field of study is impeded by the lack of an authoritative database of all graduate programs in the United States. One resource used frequently is the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) database, which is self-reported by the host institutions. In 2008, this database indicated that approximately 77 higher education (HIED) programs awarded the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), 91 offered the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), and 35 awarded both degrees. This distribution recalls questions that have marked research in the field for 80 years: how do HIED programs differentiate between the two …
Line In The Sand: An Essay On Principal-Teacher Relationships,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Line In The Sand: An Essay On Principal-Teacher Relationships, David Dunaway
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
was a fall Saturday morning, and I was in my Auburn doctoral program monthly seminar where we talked of various topics of interest to our group of 15. Somehow the topic came around to the relationships between teachers and principals. Consensus of the group was that the proverbial line in the sand was an inevitable and unchangeable part of being a school principal. I, to the surprise of no one then or now, disagreed. This time I was not playing my well-honed role of Devil’s Advocate, I really believed that there was no good or logical reason that there should …
Management And Leadership In The Health Services,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Management And Leadership In The Health Services, Debbie Garvey
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Organisations require leadership and successful management if they are to succeed. Traditionally leaders have been romanticised in the literature within the health care industry. This paper will examine the concept of leadership is a romanticised position, and examine the differences between management and leadership. Clinical leadership will be explored along with perspectives of leadership perspectives from medical, nursing and allied health. The paper will conclude with a discussion of the move from dominant medical management of patient care to multidisciplinary team management in the context of how these views interact with the overall performance of a group, service or organisation.
One World Is Enough,
2011
Fort Hays State University
One World Is Enough, Mark Seaman
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
When Sting wrote and sang these lyrics more than twenty years ago, he was trying to illustrate the absurdity of dividing our planet into arbitrary designations (e.g., “Third World country”) based on conditions such as location, status, and culture. Today, educators continue to make similar, broad assumptions about populations based on, among other things, cultural background, language, and religion. These assumptions often inappropriately affect educational policy-making decisions at the national, state, and local levels. Educators today must continually deal with issues such as racism, language barriers, political influences, and cultural inclusion. This must be done in schools whose populations are …
Sustainable Leadership: Creating Foundations For Lasting Change,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Sustainable Leadership: Creating Foundations For Lasting Change, Matthew Lynch
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The change in the United States population and the pace of Internet technology-perhaps more dramatic than most universities may have forecasted-translates into more diverse prospective students with changing needs and interests in university education (Wilson & Meyer, 2009). Immigration and U.S. population growth patterns have converged into a new prospective student profile (Banks, 2008), such that between now and the year 2050, one in three U.S. residents will be Hispanic (U.S. Census, 2009). Similarly, African Americans and Black immigrants will increase to 15% of the U.S. population, and the Asian population will grow from 5.1% to 9.2%. People of two …
Qualitative Study Of Current And Prospective Student Perceptions Of A University Website,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Qualitative Study Of Current And Prospective Student Perceptions Of A University Website, Sheila J. Henderson, Jennifer Coloma
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Building a sustainable system that goes beyond myopic interests and short-term policies is an arduous task for any school leader. In the U.S., our education system has been criticized for being too shallow in curriculum and unsustainable in the long run. In fact, a 2007 report by UNICEF concerning children’s well-being in 22 countries ranked the U.K. and the U.S. at the bottom of the industrialized nations in the survey. Hargreaves (2007) laments that these two countries, in their single-minded pursuit of economic competitiveness and development at all costs, are destroying the planet, while “eating their young.”
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Students Who Are Learning Disabled And Gifted,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Students Who Are Learning Disabled And Gifted, Patricia Aldridge
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
This study was viewed as being significant for teachers who are interested in teaching the LD/gifted. Children who are both gifted and learning disabled are likely to benefit from the knowledge and skill of educators who are committed to developing both the cr4eativity and academic areas of students who are gifted and learning disabled face obstacles in the typical classroom setting. Parents of these students also might benefit from this study. Parents and students should be more aware of the availability of services their schools provide in assisting them in becoming successful. Federal laws such as PL. 94-142 mandate that …
Towards The Creation Of Story Sharing Network Of Research Supervisors,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Towards The Creation Of Story Sharing Network Of Research Supervisors, Ibraheem Dooba
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The function of the supervisor is therefore significant in the entire research endeavour; and it has been argued that a major cause of failure to complete postgraduate degree is due to inadequate supervision (Welford, 2008). Recent investigations conducted in the USA by the Council of Graduate Schools revealed that mentoring/advising is the second highest (65%) factor contributing to respondents’ PhD completion; second only to financial support (80%) (Kirby, Sowell, Bell, & Naftel, 2009). The central role that supervisors play in students’ postgraduate expertise makes it necessary for supervisors to use their ability, knowledge, and the experiences of their colleagues to …
Virtual Teams And Management Challenges,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Virtual Teams And Management Challenges, Nale Ebrahim, Shamsuddin Ahmed, Zahari Taha
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Collaboration is becoming increasingly important in creating the knowledge that makes business more competitive. Virtual teams are growing in popularity [1] and many organizations have responded to their dynamic environments by introducing virtual teams. Additionally, the rapid development of new communication technologies such as the Internet has accelerated this trend so that today, most of the larger organization employs virtual teams to some degree [2]. A growing number of flexible and adaptable organizations have explored the virtual environment as one means of achieving increased responsiveness [3]. Howells et al. [4] state that the shift from serial to simultaneous and parallel …
Computer-Assisted Programmed Instruction Revisited: A Study On Teaching Typewriting In Nigerian Higher Institution.,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Computer-Assisted Programmed Instruction Revisited: A Study On Teaching Typewriting In Nigerian Higher Institution., Alaba Agbatogun, Peterayo Ajelabi, M. Oyewusi, Juliet Inegbedion
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
In the last few decades, technology has been a significant tool in almost all human endeavour (Hancer & Tiizemen, 2008). The integration of technology into education is a growing phenomenon; hence huge amount of money is being invested into Information and Communication technologies (ICTs) in education across the globe in order to ensure improved students’ academic performance (Trautman & Klemp, n.d.). Since the development of various ICTs, computer technology has come to play significant roles in instructional process, thereby transforming the learning environment (Efendioghi & Yelken, 2010; Rosenberg, Grad & Matear, 2003). The hope and quality of achievements of nations …
Funding Barriers For Adult Education Programs,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Funding Barriers For Adult Education Programs, Tajullah Skylark
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
According to the U.S. Department of Education, each day nearly seven thousand high school students become dropouts, adding up to 1.3 million students annually. In October 2007, approximately 3.3 million 16- through 24-year-olds did not earn a high school diploma or alternative credential (Cataldi Et Al, 2009).
Kazakhstan English-Major Students: Motivation To Learn English And Academic Achievement,
2011
Fort Hays State University
Kazakhstan English-Major Students: Motivation To Learn English And Academic Achievement, Aizat Nurshatayeva
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
The marked increase in the amount of research on foreign language learning motivation in the last 30 years is due to the widespread recognition of the vital importance of motivation to language learning achievement (Chambers 1999; Dörnyei 2001; Ushioda 2006). The complexity of motivation as such adds to the variety and range of research most of which is heavily influenced by the socio-educational model of second language acquisition formulated by Gardner (1985). His distinction between integrative orientation (when a learner wishes to communicate with people from the target culture) and instrumental orientation (when a learner wishes to learn the language …
