Domain Communication In Bifunctional Proline Utilization A From Sinorhizobium Meliloti,
2025
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Domain Communication In Bifunctional Proline Utilization A From Sinorhizobium Meliloti, Emma Bitterman
Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)
The reduction potential of flavin bound to Sinorhizobium meliloti proline utilization A (SmPutA) is beneficial in providing vital information on enzyme activity and the active site environment. Flavin is crucial in biological metabolism such as aerobic respiration and other important processes like oxygen activation that are catalyzed by flavin-dependent enzymes. (4). In this study, we seek to determine whether the redox potential of SmPutA-bound flavin can be used to characterize potential long-distance communication and analyze the possibilities of inactivation reversibility. SmPutA is a large bifunctional enzyme that catalyzes the overall oxidation of proline to glutamate via two catalytic domains (1). …
Spoken Word Percussion And Its Intersection With Communication,
2025
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Spoken Word Percussion And Its Intersection With Communication, Gwen Leuschen
Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)
Music is a form of communication, whether expressing emotion, telling a story, or delivering information. Communication is widely used in music. This communication takes place by conveying ideas through the sound produced by performers. This form of musical communication cues the audience into the messages, information, and emotions the composers intended. However, when text or spoken word is implemented into music, how does this affect the communication, and how can this be analyzed? This paper explores the history of music and spoken word, explains applicable communication theories, and finally applies these theories to music with spoken word, emphasizing percussion.
Role-Ing While Bipoc: Understanding The Experiences Of Table Top Role Playing Game Players Of Color,
2025
National Louis University
Role-Ing While Bipoc: Understanding The Experiences Of Table Top Role Playing Game Players Of Color, Jordan K. Posey
Dissertations
In 2015, controversy surrounded the interactive computer game Mission US: Flight to Freedom. The game was unveiled as an accessible way to teach about American chattel slavery by mixing elements normally associated with roleplaying games (RPGs), Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs), and social studies curriculum. The conversations surrounding the game exemplify the complicated history of RPGS/TTRPGs and the limitations of gamification in educational settings. This qualitative study aimed to analyze aspects of gaming culture through a critical race lens by documenting the experiences of Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG) players identifying as Black, Indigenous, and a Person of Color (BIPOC). Using a …
Teacher Retention And The Future Of Learning: Alarming Concerns About Preparing The Next Generation Of Citizens,
2025
Winona State University
Teacher Retention And The Future Of Learning: Alarming Concerns About Preparing The Next Generation Of Citizens, Dejuanna M. Parker, Barbara D. Holmes
Journal of Research Initiatives
Research is robust in detailing the various reasons teachers leave the profession. There is scant literature on why teachers stay and what should be done to improve teacher retention. Teacher retention is a primary concern nationally and internationally. The inability to retain teachers has resulted in a teacher shortage and significantly affects student learning. Sorenson and Ladd (2020) This study yielded three emergent themes related to integral factors of teacher retention: changing attitudes on administrative support, workplace collegiality, and persistence of passion and purpose. Recommendations offered include encouraging administrators to leverage the passion and commitment of the educators to create …
Toward A Critical Pedagogy Of Assessment Integrating Social Studies Education: The Proposed Socio-Critical Assessment Integration Framework (Scaif),
2025
University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria
Toward A Critical Pedagogy Of Assessment Integrating Social Studies Education: The Proposed Socio-Critical Assessment Integration Framework (Scaif), Caroline O. Alordiah, Regina Arisi
Journal of Research Initiatives
The Socio-Critical Assessment Integration Framework (SCAIF) and its consequences for social studies education are examined in this study. The results emphasize the advantages of developing inclusive learning environments, encouraging comprehensive evaluation procedures, encouraging applicability to the real world, and giving students agency by allowing participation in the evaluation process actively. Teachers can promote social justice, question prevailing narratives, and foster critical discourse in the classroom using a critical pedagogy lens. Student learning outcomes are improved by authentic assessment activities that reflect real-world problems and demand that students use their knowledge in meaningful ways. Inclusive learning settings respect student diversity, encourage …
Identifying Underachiever Gifted Students In Jordan,
2025
Master Program, Department of Educational Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
Identifying Underachiever Gifted Students In Jordan, Hadeel Al-Akkad, Ali M. Alodat, Eid Kanaan
An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)
Objectives: This study aimed to identify gifted students with low achievement in Jordan by studying the impact of a set of factors and variables and to provide a scale with acceptable psychometric properties to identify this category of students. Methodology: The Mixed Approach was used using the comparative descriptive approach in the quantitative part and semi-in-depth interviews in the qualitative part. (349) gifted students were selected intentionally from King Abdul Allah II Schools for Excellence from the eighth to twelfth grades, where the number of gifted students with high achievement (220) and the number of gifted students with low achievement …
Rural, Gifted Student Experience In Appalachian Kentucky,
2025
Bellarmine University
Rural, Gifted Student Experience In Appalachian Kentucky, Olivia G. Jarrell
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones
Current literature shows that gifted students' experiences often differ from nongifted peers. Similarly, research shows that rural students’ experiences are unique compared to nonrural peers. This study hopes to address the gap in literature on experiences of students at the intersection of giftedness and rurality with the question: How do rural, gifted students in Appalachian Kentucky experience and perceive K-12 schooling? Rural, gifted students exist in the overlap between two unique groups. Using a multi-case study, participants came from three separate school districts in a region of Appalachian Kentucky, with each district being a separate case. Data collection included observations …
Uncovering Potential: How Kentucky Districts Identify And Support Hispanic Students In Gifted And Talented Programs,
2025
Western Kentucky Uni
Uncovering Potential: How Kentucky Districts Identify And Support Hispanic Students In Gifted And Talented Programs, Melanie Gilzene
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This qualitative study investigates the strategies and processes utilized by six school districts in Kentucky to identify Hispanic English Language Learner (ELL) students for gifted and talented services. Using interviews with gifted and talented coordinators, the research explores how certain Kentucky districts address challenges in traditional identification methods, such as language and cultural biases, through specific tools and practices. Key themes include the limitations of standardized assessments, the significance of professional learning and cultural competency training for educators, and the implementation of inclusive and equitable referral processes. The findings underscore the importance of culturally responsive assessments, local norms, and alternative …
Interactive Read Aloud Planning Template For The Story, The Letter From The Book Frog And Toad Are Friends,
2025
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Interactive Read Aloud Planning Template For The Story, The Letter From The Book Frog And Toad Are Friends, Lauren Dehmer, David Wolff
OER Materials
This is a read-aloud planning template for the story The Letter from the book Frog and Toad are Friends, which holds five stories. The goal of the assignment is to create an effective read-aloud. Research supports these as they can expose children to new words and language structures (Burkins & Yates, 2021). Cunningham et al. (2023) also explain interactive read-alouds as a way to “immerse students in rich content.” The author was given a list of stories from the anthology, The 20th Century Children’s Book Treasury: Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud, from instructor Dr. David Wolff, who …
Impact Of Teachers’ Perceptions On The Identification Of Gifted English Language Learners,
2025
Western Kentucky University
Impact Of Teachers’ Perceptions On The Identification Of Gifted English Language Learners, Marissa Wilkerson
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This mixed methods study explored the research question “How do teachers' perceptions of giftedness influence their gifted identification practices of ELL students?” The research included 11 participants—six ESL teachers and five general education teachers—from six schools within the same district. Quantitative data showed that while both ESL and general education teachers expressed confidence in identifying giftedness in ELL students, ESL teachers demonstrated greater awareness and advocacy for nontraditional assessment methods and emphasized the importance of cultural considerations during identification. In contrast, general education teachers were less likely to view cultural differences as a factor. Both groups identified language barriers as …
Preservice Teachers' Perceptions Of Gifted Students' Characteristics And Needs,
2025
Western Kentucky University
Preservice Teachers' Perceptions Of Gifted Students' Characteristics And Needs, Courtney Warren
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Gifted students possess unique needs that require appropriately challenging opportunities to develop their advanced abilities. To meet these needs, gifted students must be correctly identified, which is often through teacher referral, thus subjecting the identification process to teachers’ knowledge and perceptions of giftedness. Teachers can also implement practices, such as differentiation, to meet gifted needs within their own classrooms. Thus, teachers must hold accurate perceptions of gifted students and their needs. However, teacher preparation programs often offer minimal training in giftedness. The purpose of the current study was to examine preservice teachers’ perceptions of gifted students’ characteristics and needs. Thirty-one …
Growing Partnerships Into Non-Instructional Spaces For Technology Integration, Innovation, And Organizational Development,
2025
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Growing Partnerships Into Non-Instructional Spaces For Technology Integration, Innovation, And Organizational Development, Tracy Driehaus, Scott Matz
Education Faculty Research
No abstract provided.
Multi-Tiered School University Partnerships: How Schools And Universities Can Work Together To Make Collective Impact,
2025
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Multi-Tiered School University Partnerships: How Schools And Universities Can Work Together To Make Collective Impact, Tracy Driehaus
Education Faculty Research
No abstract provided.
Leadership For Teacher Education In Challenging Times: A Collaborative Approach,
2025
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Leadership For Teacher Education In Challenging Times: A Collaborative Approach, Rebecca West Burns, Thomas Conway, Tracy Driehaus, Tracy Keyes
Education Faculty Research
No abstract provided.
Innovating Art Education: An Art Education School University Partnership,
2025
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Innovating Art Education: An Art Education School University Partnership, Tracy Driehaus
Education Faculty Research
No abstract provided.
2025 Intersession Catalog,
2025
Illinois Math and Science Academy
2025 Intersession Catalog, Illinois Math And Science Academy
Intersession Catalogs
No abstract provided.
Echoes Of Play: Traditional Outdoor Games Of Chitral`S Mountain Communities,
2025
Aga Khan University
Echoes Of Play: Traditional Outdoor Games Of Chitral`S Mountain Communities, Rubina Nawab, Fozia Parveen
Institute for Educational Development Pakistan (IED-PK) Archives
No abstract provided.
Equity In Gifted Education: Examining District Practices And Strategies To Identify Underrepresented Students Through Renzulli's Three-Ring Conception Of Giftedness,
2025
Gardner-Webb University
Equity In Gifted Education: Examining District Practices And Strategies To Identify Underrepresented Students Through Renzulli's Three-Ring Conception Of Giftedness, Kenneth M. Jackson
Doctor of Education Dissertations
This mixed methods study explored the effectiveness of a large South Carolina school district’s gifted identification practices, with particular attention to how well these practices support the identification of students from underrepresented populations. Framed by Renzulli’s (1978) Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness, the research investigated the extent to which the district’s procedures identify students using the model’s core indicators: above-average ability, creativity, and task commitment. Seven district practitioners, including teachers and administrators, participated in quantitative surveys, follow-up qualitative interviews, and a focus group. Findings revealed significant concerns about the overreliance on standardized academic measures, the exclusion of creativity and task commitment …
Building Place-Based Experiential Learning Into The Honors Curriculum At Ohio University,
2025
Ohio University
Building Place-Based Experiential Learning Into The Honors Curriculum At Ohio University, Geoffrey L. Buckley, Nicole Finnicum, Michelle O'Malley, Jennifer Bowie, Yolonda Youngs
Honors in Practice Online Archive
Observing the demand for interdisciplinary experiential learning opportunities post-COVID, authors present a place-based curriculum in honors. Workshop-style special topics classes provide students with an immersive and flexible learning environment, energize faculty, and engage alumni and community partners. Coursework, fieldwork, internships, and study abroad opportunities all contribute to the development of an informed and engaged citizenry. Authors address challenges in funding, access, and equity, and they suggest ways these challenges might be met.
Where Honors Education And Faculty Development Meet,
2025
Columbia College
Where Honors Education And Faculty Development Meet, John Zubizarreta, Victoria M. Bryan
National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs
Development is a contradictory terrain, as seen in the persistence of multiple and conflicting goals, uneven and unequal outcomes, and varied definitions and approaches to teaching and learning in higher education. How might universities support faculty development as a process rather than as isolated educational events? This collection highlights inherent complexities and challenges in sustained professional development and presents new ways of supporting faculty and designing curricula to encourage learning-centered teaching, experiential learning, collaborative undergraduate research, progressive forms of assessment, and other dynamic, inspiring forms of instruction. Engaging in interdisciplinary thinking ranging from Education and Education Policy, Biochemistry, Philosophy, Environmental …
