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Standards For Educational, Edutainment, And Developmentally Beneficial Computer Games, R. Peterson, I. Verenikina, J. Herrington
Standards For Educational, Edutainment, And Developmentally Beneficial Computer Games, R. Peterson, I. Verenikina, J. Herrington
I. Verenikina
The results of a comprehensive review of the body of research concerning the developmental and educational value of computer gaming for children is reported. Based on the review, design criteria are proposed for educational and edutainment computer games. In addition, a hierarchy of educational, edutainment, and entertainment game categories is introduced. It is argued that a standard educational labeling system is needed to assist parents and teachers with selecting computer games. A gap in the research is highlighted with regard to the affordances of computer games to facilitate the development of young children’s higher order thinking. It is recommended that …
What Is Disaster Resilience Education?, Neil Dufty
What Is Disaster Resilience Education?, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
Community disaster education, communication and engagement (ECE) is an integral component of emergency management in Australia and around the world. Its main goal is to promote public safety and, to a lesser extent, reduce damages. However, many governments around the world, including Australia, aim to also build community disaster resilience, with learning viewed as a critical mechanism. There is therefore a need to examine current community disaster ECE practices with a view to aligning them to the broader goal of disaster resilience. To attempt this, an exploratory research methodology was utilised to examine possible education content and processes that could …
Towards A Learning For Disaster Resilience Approach: Exploring Content And Process, Neil Dufty
Towards A Learning For Disaster Resilience Approach: Exploring Content And Process, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
This paper is a first attempt to scope the possible content and learning processes that could be used in a holistic Learning for Disaster Resilience (LfDR) approach as a possible improvement to current disaster education, communications and engagement practices. The research found that LfDR should not only cover public safety aspects, but also learning about the community itself, including how to reduce its vulnerabilities and strengthen resilience. In relation to learning process, a review of learning theory found four broad learning theory groups - behavioural, cognitive, affective, social – that have relevance to LfDR. The research identified a range of …
The Place Of Education In Building Disaster Resilience: A Strategic Examination, Neil Dufty
The Place Of Education In Building Disaster Resilience: A Strategic Examination, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Preparing Students For Careers That Do Not Yet Exist, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee
Preparing Students For Careers That Do Not Yet Exist, Glenn W. "Max" Mcgee
Glenn W. "Max" McGee
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), as a self-described "teaching and learning laboratory for imagination and inquiry," has a history of pursuing innovations closely aligned with the vision and framework of the National Science Education Standards. Innovations include both methods and materials for inquiry-based student instruction as well as for delivering professional development for pre-service and practicing teachers. Instructional innovations described include yearlong student inquiry and research projects (SIR), self-paced physics instruction, student-driven energy and engineering projects, instruction in innovation and entrepreneurialism, and a host of student-led outreach activities to "ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds of students …
Community Flood Education And Awareness In Fairfield City (Report), Neil Dufty
Community Flood Education And Awareness In Fairfield City (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Student Peer Mentoring In Australian Higher Education: An Investigation, Nick Mcghie
Student Peer Mentoring In Australian Higher Education: An Investigation, Nick Mcghie
Nick McGhie
This thesis is an exploration of student peer mentoring programs which are increasingly popular in Australian higher education. The thesis investigates the motivations behind student peer mentoring programs offering transition-in support for students. The thesis investigates whether programs are run to benefit the students or to serve the interests of the institution. The thesis explores the current context of higher education in Australia and moves to a case study of the University of Wollongong. Interview data is used to analyse how staff and students navigate the institutional narrative surrounding student peer mentoring and its uses.
Learning For Disaster Resilience, Neil Dufty
Why Are People So Unkind? Unravelling Community Responses To Floodplain And Emergency Management (Powerpoint), Neil Dufty, Mel Taylor, Garry Stevens
Why Are People So Unkind? Unravelling Community Responses To Floodplain And Emergency Management (Powerpoint), Neil Dufty, Mel Taylor, Garry Stevens
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Using Social Media To Build Community Disaster Resilience, Neil Dufty
Using Social Media To Build Community Disaster Resilience, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Ohio Student Social Skills Training Program Is Very Successful, David Volosin, Oscar T. Mcknight, John Sikula
Ohio Student Social Skills Training Program Is Very Successful, David Volosin, Oscar T. Mcknight, John Sikula
Oscar T McKnight Ph.D.
This article reports on research conducted in the Parma City Schools, Ohio by The Society for Prevention of Violence (SPV). The SPV is dedicated to reducing the prevalence of violent acts and asocial behaviors of children and adults through education. It accomplishes this mission by teaching children and adults the use of the skills necessary to build their character. Findings suggest that the SPV program improves the ability of children within class to pay attention and be organized. The greatest improved social behaviors for participants were in helping others who are having trouble; increased ability to initiate positive interactions; and, …
Using Social Media For Natural Disaster Resilience (Booklet), Neil Dufty
Using Social Media For Natural Disaster Resilience (Booklet), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Engagement Or Education?, Neil Dufty
Implications Of Recent Research In Community Flood Education, Neil Dufty
Implications Of Recent Research In Community Flood Education, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Moderating Influence Of Gender On The Link Of Spiritual And Emotional Intelligences With Mental Health Among Adolescents, Siti Hassan
Siti Aishah Hassan Ph.D.
This study examined whether, Spiritual Intelligence (SI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) can be considered as predictor for Mental Health (MH). Also, this study explored the moderating effects of gender on the link between SI and EI with MH among high school students. The participants in the study were 247 high school students, (124 male and 123 female, in the age range between 14-17 years old) at the Gorgan City, north of Iran. The research design was an ex post facto and tested the alternative hypotheses. Three valid and reliable instruments were used to assess SI, EI and MH. Descriptive statistics, …
Moderating Effect Of Age On The Link Of Emotional Intelligence And Mental Health Among High School Students, Siti Aishah Hassan Ph.D.
Moderating Effect Of Age On The Link Of Emotional Intelligence And Mental Health Among High School Students, Siti Aishah Hassan Ph.D.
Siti Aishah Hassan Ph.D.
This study examined whether, Emotional Intelligence (EI) can be considered as predictor for mental health and explored also the moderating effect of age on the link between EI with mental health among high school students. The participants in the study included 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students from 8 public high schools in Gorgan City, north of Iran. They were 247 high school students, specifically comprised of 124 boys and 123 girls, age ranged between 15 to 17 years old (83, Fifteen; 82, Sixteen; 82, Seventeen). The research design was an ex post facto and tested of alternative hypotheses. Two …
A New Approach To Community Flood Education, Neil Dufty
A New Approach To Community Flood Education, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Natural Hazards Education In Australian Schools: How Can We Make It More Effective?, Neil Dufty
Natural Hazards Education In Australian Schools: How Can We Make It More Effective?, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
A New Approach To Flood Education (Booklet), Neil Dufty
A New Approach To Flood Education (Booklet), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
A New Approach To Community Flood Education, Neil Dufty
A New Approach To Community Flood Education, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Building Community Resilience To Floods: The Role Of Education (Booklet), Neil Dufty
Building Community Resilience To Floods: The Role Of Education (Booklet), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Roles And Responsiblities For Vicses In Flood Education (Report), Neil Dufty
Roles And Responsiblities For Vicses In Flood Education (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.