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From Double Absence To Double Presence: Video-Selfie As Empowerment In A Multicultural Italian Classroom, Maria Ranieri, Ilaria Bucciarelli, Giulia Cuozzo

Journal of Media Literacy Education Pre-Prints

This paper examines the video-selfie as a tool for empowerment in multicultural secondary school classrooms. We draw on data from the European ICME project, focusing on a vocational secondary school in Italy, where 17 of 18 first-year students – approximately half of whom had migration backgrounds – produced short videos presenting themselves through personally meaningful objects. Students then participated in a structured reflection activity after watching each other's videos in class. We combine three theoretical frameworks: critical media literacy, identity and self-representation studies, and Mezirow's transformative learning theory. Our argument is that the video selfie empowers in multiple ways: it …

Rethinking Pre-Service Teachers’ Agency In Ai-Supported Lesson Design Through A Posthuman Synthesis Of Three Empirical Studies In Teacher Education, Wen Wen, Huijing Wen

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly used in lesson planning in teacher education. There has been a growing interest in exploring the different practices of teachers using GenAI to support lesson planning. This conceptual paper, using posthumanism as a framework, synthesizes three empirical studies to conceptualize pre-service teachers’ agency in AI-supported lesson design on literacy instruction. Pre-service teachers’ agency emerges from the interaction with GenAI, as well as with other human and non-human resources. Although their agency is shared and distributed during the design process, it remains essential for pre-service teachers to actively exercise their agency and make informed judgments …

Examining Lyman’S Ideas: Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions On The Integration Of Pedagogical Strategies That Transform Literacy Instruction, Elizabeth Falzone, Charles Gonzalez, Paul J. Vermette

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

This project, grounded in Lyman's (2022) culmination of experiential and scholarly endeavors, seeks to prepare excellent educators in a post-COVID environment that is marked with heightened anxiety. With this in mind, we sought to investigate the efficacy and value of implementing specific strategies outlined in 100 Teaching Ideas that Transfer and Transform Learning (Lyman, 2022) within an introductory literacy course. Our goal was to explore how these strategies could empower pre-service teachers to construct their own perceptions of effective teaching of literacy in primary through secondary classrooms, thereby fostering self-driven, confident, and innovative educators capable of creating student-centered learning environments. …

Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions Of Changes In Student Executive Function Skills And Challenging Behaviors Post-Covid-19, Sofia Cicero, Raquel Plotka

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted children’s lives in a multitude of ways, including their educational and social lives. Many children had to switch to online learning platforms or follow social distancing rules. There is a lack of research exploring the lasting impact that the isolation period has left on young children, specifically those in early childhood (3-7 years old). The purpose of this study was to explore whether teachers witnessed changes in student executive function skills and challenging behaviors after the pandemic. In addition, play-based learning has been shown to improve executive function and behavioral outcomes. This study also attempted …

Breaking Silos In Educator Learning: A Public-Private Partnership Model, Jesslyn R. Hollar, Chelsea Feusner, Carrie Kracl, Megan Adkins, Shannon C. Mulhearn

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Early childhood literacy development is a key predictor of long-term academic success, yet many early childhood educators and particularly those in rural education settings lack access to high-quality, evidence-based professional learning. Increasing policy mandates related to the science of reading have intensified the need for coordinated systems between policy, research, and instructional practice. This qualitative program evaluation examines Project RISE (Reading Instructional Strategies for Educators), a statewide professional learning initiative developed through a public–private partnership among a regional university, a state department of education, and an educational industry partner. Drawing on Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, Wenger’s Communities of Practice, and …

Scaling For Success: Expanding The Empire State Teacher Residency Program, Sharon Sullivan-Rubin, Charity Dacey, Nicole Aveni

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

This paper explores the challenges and opportunities involved in scaling the Empire State Teacher Residency Program (ESTRP), a partnership between Touro University and New York City Public Schools, operating within the US PREP coalition. As ESTRP expands from an inaugural cohort of 12 to potentially over 600 residents, the study examines how program quality, fidelity, and equity can be maintained during rapid growth. Drawing on Senge’s organizational learning theory and Fullan’s framework for educational change, the research highlights the importance of systems thinking, shared vision, and feedback loops in supporting sustainable expansion. The study details how collaborative professional learning communities, …

Message From The President, Rene S. Parmar

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

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Letter From The Editors, Quinn Austermann, Joelle Fingerhut, Stephanie Purington

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

No abstract provided.

Table Of Contents - Volume 18, Issue 2

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

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Teaching The Whole Child Through Living History: Experiential Learning In The History Classroom, Robert E. Capps Jr.

Teaching Social Studies in the Peach State

This article examines the role of experiential learning in teaching the whole child within the history classroom. Drawing on the educational philosophy of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, the article argues that meaningful historical understanding develops when students engage intellectually, emotionally, and actively with the past. Using a Washington Crossing the Delaware living history lab as a classroom example, the article illustrates how experiential learning encourages historical thinking, empathy, and student engagement across diverse learners, including English Language Learners. The article concludes by offering practical implications for educators looking to incorporate living history experiences that move students beyond memorization toward a deeper …

Advancing Dnp Scholarship Through Digital Dissemination And Structured Faculty Support: An Update On The Uta Dnp Repository, Cynthia Plonien, Cathy Brown, Vanessa Garrett

Nursing Faculty Publications & Presentations

Dissemination of scholarly work is a foundational expectation of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education. This article provides an update on the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) DNP Repository, a digital, open-access platform developed to expand the visibility and global impact of DNP scholarly projects while addressing emerging complexities associated with rapid growth in published manuscripts. Since implementation, repository metrics demonstrate substantial growth, with over 21,000 downloads, 127 publications, and engagement across 163 countries and more than 1,100 organizations. As publication increased, the need for structured scholarly support became more evident. In response, the UTA DNP program implemented a …

Dnp Repository: Using Technology To Help Nurse Leaders Make A Global Impact, Cynthia Plonien, Cathy Brown, Vanessa Garrett

Nursing Faculty Publications & Presentations

DNP Repository: Using Technology to Help Nurse Leaders Make a Global Impact

Background

Prior to the repository implementation, UTA DNP scholarly projects were not tracked by the university. Publications estimates suggest 5–10 projects annually, based on Google Scholar.

Purpose

The purpose of this quality improvement project is to enhance scholarly dissemination and engagement by leveraging the UTA DNP Scholarly Project Repository, aligning with AACN Essentials, AONL Competencies, and CCNE Standards to support evidence-based practice and leadership development.

PICO Question

In DNP programs (P), how does implementing an open-access scholarly repository (I) compared to traditional limited publication practices (C) affect scholarly …

Ethical Recruitment In Graduate Education: How Labor Market Intelligence Shapes Messaging For Master’S Programs With Varying Career Outcomes, Alexander Charles Harm

Theses and Dissertations

Graduate recruitment messaging increasingly incorporates labor market information (LMI) to communicate the value of master’s programs, yet little is known about how marketing and admissions professionals decide when and how to use this data. This qualitative single-case study examines how recruitment and marketing professionals at a public research institution leverage LMI when framing the value of master’s programs with varying career outcomes. Drawing on interviews and analysis of recruitment materials, the study explores how data related to salary, job growth, and employer demand are selectively incorporated into recruitment messaging, shaping how program value is communicated to prospective students. While research …

Same-Subject Induction Experiences For Elementary Music Teachers: Teacher Efficacy Beliefs, Experiences Of Isolation, And Job Satisfaction, Wendy Tams Hickman

Theses and Dissertations

This survey study seeks to explain the relationships between elementary music teachers' experiences with same-subject induction support and those teachers' feelings of teacher efficacy, experiences of isolation, and job satisfaction. Independent variables came from latent class groupings of same-subject induction support for beginning elementary music teachers. Teacher background variables were also included as controls. Three- and four-step regression models helped provide understanding about how the relative set of predictors--teacher background variables, isolation levels, induction experiences, and interaction terms--predicted the three outcomes. Initial regression analyses showed that the number of years of teaching elementary music predicted efficacy and levels of isolation …

Emotional Intelligence In Physician Assistant Education: Associations With Success, Burnout And Engagement, Mickey Lebowitz, William H. Holmes

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

Abstract

Background Burnout is prevalent among health care professionals and increasingly recognized among health professions students. Emotional intelligence (EQ) has been associated with reduced burnout among clinicians and learners, but data specific to physician assistant (PA) students remain limited. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of two overlapping cohorts of PA students from the entering classes of 2021-2023. Emotional intelligence was assessed using the Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Inventory (SEI®). Burnout was assessed at the end of the first year using the Maslach Burnout Inventory–General Survey for Students and at the end of the second year using the Maslach Burnout …

May 27, 2026 Blazer Weekly, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Blazer Weekly (student newsletter)

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20260527: Buildings And Grounds, 1965-2001, Buildings And Grounds

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from what is now known as Physical Plant and Facilities at Marshall University from 1965-2001. Items were received in the early 2000s and include notable materials about the architectural and structural specifications of buildings in 1967 as well as the specifications for the addition to the Morrow Library building in 1965. Further, the MU Office of Public Safety Annual report is contained therewithin this collection from 1995. Additional materials included some Faculty and Staff Directories.This is not an exhaustive list, but the attached inventory will give a broad overview of what is contained in each of …

Layers Of Representation: A Multidimensional Book Analysis, Mariah Pfundheller, Nikki Logan, Amy E. Lein, Sydney Bueno

Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children

This study evaluates how educators interpret the Multidimensional Framework for Inclusive Literature (MDFIL), a tool for evaluating and selecting multicultural literature for their classrooms. Participants self-identified as current, former/retired, or student teachers, or as undergraduates pursuing a teaching license at the time of the survey. Incorporating multicultural literature into educational settings has a positive impact on children's development. Multicultural literature fosters feelings of acceptance, cultural awareness, and empathy among students. By exposing children to diverse cultural perspectives, multicultural literature not only enhances their understanding of their own identities but also cultivates a greater appreciation of others' experiences. The benefits of …

Measurement Invariance Of An Affective Engagement Scale Across Genders In Urban And Rural Secondary Schools In Cross River State, Nigeria, Victor Bassey Akpan Dr, Nsikak-Abasi Udofia Prof., Joy Dianabasi Eduwem Dr, Joseph B. Offiong, Mfonobong E. Umobong Prof., Godian Patrick Okenjom Dr

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

This study examined the measurement invariance of an affective engagement scale across gender and school location among secondary school students in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study was premised on the critical role of affective engagement in educational equity and quality. Three research purposes, each with corresponding research questions and hypotheses, were formulated in the study. We used a stratified random sampling to select 500 respondents from a diverse group of students (gender and school location). The Student Engagement Instrument by Appleton et al. (2006) was the instrument adopted for data collection. The instrument underwent a validation process, resulting in …

Extending Sbar To Sbar-A: A Practice-Based Framework For Dnp Clinical Scholarship, Cynthia Plonien

Nursing Faculty Publications & Presentations

The SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) framework is widely used to structure communication in healthcare settings. However, its traditional use emphasizes information exchange rather than practice change. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education requires translation of evidence into action through measurable practice change and leadership engagement. This manuscript introduces SBAR-A, an adaptation of the SBAR framework that adds an “Action” component requiring application of evidence-based interventions. SBAR-A integrates planning, leadership, and the application of knowledge to practice. This framework provides a structured approach for bridging communication and practice change within DNP clinical scholarship.

The Correlation Between Perceptual Abilities And The Acquisition Of Non-Native Consonant Clusters, Hope Emma Nielson

Theses and Dissertations

A common approach in the study of speech motor learning is to have speakers learn to produce clusters of consonants that do not occur in their native language. This study investigated the relationship between auditory or speech perceptual abilities and the initial acquisition of non-native stop-stop consonant clusters. Sixty young adult participants (56 female, four male) were administered a gap detection test and a speech-in-noise test to assess their innate perceptual skills. The participants then performed a nonsense-word repetition task featuring non-native consonant clusters in the initial position. The participants' spoken productions of the nonwords were recorded and analyzed acoustically …

Effects Of Clinical Exposure On The Clinical Reasoning Skills Of Senior Pt Interns In Selected Rehabilitation Centers, Jeanelle Louise D. Atienza, Kristel Mae R. Yu, Elisha Almeda, Lance O. Panganiban, Gracyl Shane Valera, Joel Isaac B. Lorenzo, Vivebonn A. Bismonte, Martin Lorenzo Rosanes, Francis U. Santos, Danny G. Espera

Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy

Introduction. Clinical reasoning is a fundamental skill in physical therapy (PT), enabling practitioners to recognize patterns and enhance treatment decisions. It serves as a cornerstone of competence, guiding informed judgments and facilitating optimal patient care. This study aimed to examine the development of clinical reasoning skills among physical therapy interns in selected rehabilitation centers, provide baseline data for evaluating program quality, mentorship effectiveness, and impacts on clinical practice.

Methods. A cohort study design was employed in assessing clinical reasoning skills of 36 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT) interns before and after a two-month clinical exposure. A validated, self-constructed …

Summer School As A Second Chance For Success For Children: Perceptions Of Stakeholders In A Middle Level Summer School Intervention Program- A Mixed-Methods Study, Sara M. Smith

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In the American education system, there is a responsibility of the system to educate all children. Research reveals that there are conflicting ideas on how to address students who are not on track to successfully complete K-12 schooling. Oftentimes, retention policies are utilized in schools to address these students. However, there is a great amount of research that reveals that retention policies have negative effects on a student’s educational trajectory in K-12 schooling. Vulnerable subgroups of students, such as students in poverty and other diverse learners, are even more affected by these policies.

This study focused on the current research …

20260526: Office Of Personnel, 1958-2001, Human Resources

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of Human Resources at Marshall University from 1958-2001. Items were received in the early 2000s and processed in 2026. Items in this collection include Office of Placement Bulletins; Office of Placement Annual Reports; Employment Opportunities Bulletins; The Job Place Newsletter; Career Link and The Career Source; Faculty and Staff Directories; Job Opportunity Bulletins; and Staff Council Minutes. Please download inventory for full list of contents.

Staff Education To Enhance Registered Nurses’ Knowledge And Utilization Of The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Alcohol Scale Revised (Ciwa-Ar) Tool In An Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Reign Staron Beri

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Improving Depression Severity Assessment And Appointment Adherence Among Young Adults Aged 18–30: A Staff Education Project, Vivian Ngefor Ndem

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions On Instructional Technology Used For Career Readiness With Autism Spectrum Disorder Students, Olga Fiodorovna Tulei

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Examining School Principals’ Perceptions Of The Challenges That Impede Instructional Leadership, Dan Hartman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Construction Project Administration: Course Portfolio, Andre Messner

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

This portfolio presents a structured framework for the design and implementation of a construction project administration course within a Construction Management program. Emphasis is placed on aligning student learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment methods with current industry expectations and professional standards. The course is intentionally designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application by incorporating real-world scenarios, collaborative learning environments, and experiential activities that mirror industry practices.

In addition to outlining the course structure, this paper examines the pedagogical foundations that support student-centered learning, including constructivism, scaffolding, and project-based learning. These approaches are used to foster …

The Implementation Of Digital Poster Media In Civics Learning To Improve Students' Ability To Express Opinions, Ilham Fajar Suhendar, Deden Nasihin, Tiara Adinda

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Digital poster media is an interactive online learning tool designed to help students learn through digital posters. Students can gain a better understanding of Civics concepts and improve their ability to express opinions through the implementation of engaging digital poster media in learning. This study examines the effectiveness of digital poster media in Civics education to enhance students' ability to express opinions. The research uses a quantitative approach with an experimental method. The results show that the application of digital poster media in Civics learning is effective in improving students' ability to express opinions. Students were proven to be more …