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Applications In The Classroom: The Potential Of Scholarly Studies In Harry Potter In Higher Education, Anne Collins Smith

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

Of what use is a book about the Harry Potter series that was published before the series was complete? Having taught an upper-division college course on Philosophy in Harry Potter multiple times, I believe that the early publication of Scholarly Studies in Harry Potter actually increases its potential utility in the classroom. Not only does this book include thoughtful and insightful scholarship, but it is also pedagogically valuable. It raises thought-provoking topics that can serve as the basis for research papers and class presentations, as well as providing important resources for students to use while conducting such research.

A Framework For Using Popular Music Videos To Teach Media Literacy, Jordan M. Mcclain

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

This article discusses the use of popular music videos as a tool for teaching media literacy. First, the article addresses the importance of music videos as popular culture, what other music video research has examined, and what features make music videos a good fit for in-class work investigating media and popular culture. Then the article details a single-class activity for introducing and teaching media literacy through the use of music videos. To achieve this objective, the article also proposes a set of original music video-specific discussion questions. Finally, a particular music video is considered to illustrate possible results of this …

Reflections On Building A Popular Writing Course, Emily Howson, Chris Massenburg, Cecilia Shelton

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

Composition pedagogy has typically employed traditional academic texts in the instruction of first-year writing courses. In this article, three first-year writing instructors reflect on their experiences employing popular culture artifacts in lieu of more traditional academic texts in writing classrooms at a small, private, historically black institution (HBCU). By retrospectively analyzing the intersections between theory and practice, the instructors’ autoethnographic reflections explore the utility of popular culture artifacts as tools for teaching and learning writing, with an emphasis on rhetorical knowledge and transfer. Though preliminary, their conclusions point to the potential of popular culture for integration into traditional best practices …

(Re)Learning About Learning: Using Cases From Popular Media To Extend And Complicate Our Understandings Of What It Means To Learn And Teach, Kelli Bippert, Dennis Davis, Margaret Rose Hilburn, Jennifer D. Hooper, Deepti Kharod, Cinthia Rodriguez, Rebecca Stortz

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

This article utilizes sociocultural and socio-constructivist learning theories to analyze incidents of learning, and by extension teaching, in six different popular media selections. The authors describe their shared theoretical framework and the nature of the original analyses, which were completed as part of a doctoral course assignment. Each of the six excerpts is then described and discussed employing unique theoretical perspectives. The use of popular culture as the context for examining learning and teaching provides a space untethered from traditional notions of schooling through which typically accepted assumptions about pedagogy are revealed, re-examined, and reframed.

Editorial, Lynnea Chapman King, Anna S. Cohenmiller

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

Editorial for Dialogue, Volume 3, Issue 1 (Spring 2016).

With this first special issue on popular culture and pedagogy, we bring together insights into classroom practices in academia, providing a peek into the ways in which learning and teaching can be enhanced. We look forward to the continued expansion and discussion of the multifaceted ways in which education and popular culture interrelate.

Learning About People, Places And Spaces Of The World Through Informal Pedagogy: Socio-(Inter)Cultural Constructions And Connections To Popular Culture, Shelbee R. Nguyen

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

This article explores how adult and higher education (AHE) learners utilize popular culture as an informal pedagogical resource when learning about different cultures and preparing for international learning abroad or study abroad. Specifically, this case study research is concerned with what particular sources of popular culture serve as informal pedagogy and how these shape AHE learners’ cultural perceptions about study abroad to a specific international destination. A review of current literature at the intersection of popular culture and study abroad identities both the need to include adult and higher education learners as well as the ubiquitous nature of learning through …

Girls, Guns, And Zombies: Five Dimensions Of Teaching And Learning In The Walking Dead, Anthony Neely

Dialogue: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Popular Culture and Pedagogy

Rooted in sociocultural theory, this article utilizes a conceptual framework derived from Alexander, Schallert, and Reynolds’ four topographical dimensions of learning: who of learning, what of learning, where of learning, and when of learning. Situated learning (Lave and Wenger) is presented as a fifth dimension to address how learning occurs in communities of practice absent of formal schooling. Content analysis (Elo and Kyngass) is used to analyze a teaching and learning event from an episode of The Walking Dead based on the five topographical dimensions of learning listed above. Findings provide insights for pedagogical application for …

“We Don’T Do That”: Negotiating Graduate Education As A Bisexual+ Student, Kaity Prieto, Victoria B. Olivo

Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education

Bisexual+ people comprise the largest portion of the queer and trans community, yet there is limited research on bi+ subpopulations and a particular absence of literature exploring bisexual+ student identities and experiences. Much of the extant bi+ college student literature has centered on undergraduate experiences, leaving graduate experiences underexplored. Through this narrative inquiry study, guided by a queer theoretical framework, we sought to understand how bi+ graduate students navigate academic and professional contexts and how systems of power influence their identity negotiation narratives. Findings revealed pervasive bisexual+ erasure in academic contexts, pressure to conform to normative notions of professionalism, and …

Collaborative Alignment Theory In Career Development: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study Of Small College And University Career Centers, Kathleen Wooldridge

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The American higher education system is in a time of profound change (Levine & Van Pelt, 2021). Pressures such as shifting student demographics (Grawe, 2021), evolving technologies (Crawford, 2021; McCarthy, 2007), and increasing financial strains on institutional operating models (Marcy, 2020) are just a few of the stresses reshaping the landscape. Postsecondary leaders also face heightened scrutiny from prospective students and their families regarding the value of a college degree (National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2022). While improving job prospects remains the primary reason most student enroll in higher education (Gallup & Strada, 2017), the long-term economic return on …

Uni Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications And Featured Awards Newsletter, V2i2, 2023, Rod Library. Research & Sponsored Programs. Uni Foundation. University Of Northern Iowa.

UNI Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications and Featured Awards Newsletter

Highlights the scholarship, research, and other scholarly work produced by University of Northern Iowa faculty, students, and staff.

This issue covers the period of July - December 2023.

November 2024 Library & Learning Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library & Learning Dean’S Office Communications Team

Library & Learning Newsletters

PDF version of the November 2024 (Volume 3, Issue 3) Library & Learning Newsletter.

Panopto Video Platform: Product Review, Claudia Vela, Raymundo Garza-Araujo

TxDLA Journal of Digital Learning

Educational videos enhance the learning experience for students regardless of the delivery mode. A video platform can enhance the instructor’s social, cognitive, and teaching presence in the online classroom. It is an effective way to connect with students, deliver content, and improve the educational experience. Panopto is a tool for on-demand video sharing that is successful in online education. Panopto can transform how students learn and study, making the educational experience more engaging, effective, and accessible.

Unl Emeriti And Retirees Association Newsletter, November 2024

UNL Emeriti and Retirees Association: Newsletters and Other Materials

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Emeriti and Retirees Association Newsletter, November 2024

Implementing Open Educational Resources In Colleges And Universities: A Literature Review, D. Laverne Hill, Taralynn Hartsell, Jamie L. Workman, Amy Smith

Georgia Library Quarterly

The use of Open Educational Resources (OER) is becoming increasingly widespread in higher education institutions as the ease of use, equitable access, and the cost-free availability makes OER a viable option for classroom materials. Incorporating OER into the curriculum can be both beneficial and challenging for faculty. Because librarians are skilled and efficient in finding adequate resources to supplement learning, they prove to be an asset when striving to implement an OER initiative in the institution. While faculty would be the primary group to introduce many of the OER to students, it takes a collaborative effort between faculty and librarians …

Campus Master Plan - November 2024, Facilities Management, East Tennessee State University

Campus Facility Master Plans

No abstract provided.

News From Uab Libraries, 11 2024, Uab Libraries

UAB Libraries News

No abstract provided.

Stronger Together Newsletter, November 2024, Office Of Inclusive Excellence

News, Magazines and Reports

LGBTQ+ History Month, What Happened in the Office for Inclusive Excellence, Multicultural Center, Departmental Spotlight: College of Health Professionals, Building Pathways Physician Assistant Careers for Minority Youth, Pioneer Spotlight: Tara Ettienne

Making An Impact While ‘Muddling Through’: Conversations With Anne Tsui, Anne Tsui, Howard Thomas

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

This article chronicles the inspiring journey of Anne Tsui, a leading management scholar and advocate for responsible research. Born in China and educated in the U.S., Tsui overcame challenges to pursue a transformative academic career. Her contributions span three phases: pioneering organisational behaviour and HR research in the U.S., advancing Chinese and international management at HKUST, and championing the Responsible Research in Business and Management (RRBM) initiative. Guided by her vision of research serving society, Tsui emphasises inclusivity, sustainability, and humanity in business education and research. Her story exemplifies resilience, compassion, and purpose in advancing meaningful academic impact.

Padlet As A Tool For Collaborative And Personalized Learning For University Courses, Yi Meng Lau, Wee Ling Loo, Bei Hong, Yuanto Kusnadi

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

This study investigates the effectiveness of Padlet, a technology-enhanced tool, that supports collaborative and personalized learning, and its success in meeting specific learning outcomes and course objectives. We developed a framework that synthesizes the learning characteristics of technology-enabled collaborative and personalized learning, integrating the strengths of both learning modes. Unlike other studies which typically focus on a single discipline, our framework is evaluated with the use of Padlet across four university courses, spanning three disciplines (Information Systems, Economics and Law). Survey results showed that Padlet enhanced both learning types and achieved the desired outcomes. Linear regression analysis underscored Padlet's effectiveness …

The Chanticleer, 2024-10-31, Halloween Issue, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.

Volume 123, Number 1 - Thursday, October 31st 2024, Saint Mary's College Of California

The Collegian

No abstract provided.

The Current - Volume 35 Issue 5, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 53, Issue 7, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU Hosts Discussion on “Catastrophe Ethics” - Inside SHU’s AI Policy - Women’s Soccer Breaks Records - Launch of Inclusive Excellence Advisory Council - SHU Goes Green with More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Choir Performs at Carnegie Hall

Meta-Analysis Of Self-Adjustment Factors Of Migrant Students In Indonesia, Nirwana Permatasari, Nirwana Permatasari, Dewi Retno Suminar, Wiwin Hendriani

Psychological Research on Urban Society

The increasing trend of higher education has led to a desire for higher quality education among migrant students. Migrant students typically face a variety of challenges from the moment they leave home, including the need to adapt to both new cultures and norms, as well as new educational experiences. The purpose of this study is to examine the adjustment factors of migrant students in Indonesia by synthesizing findings from relevant studies. The method used is meta-analysis, this analysis explores the multifaceted relationship between various factors and the adjustment process of migrant students in the context of higher education in Indonesia. …

October 29, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, October 25, 2024, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

New Frontiers 2023-2024, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Office Of Graduate Studies, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Division Of Research And Creative Activity

New Frontiers

New Frontiers 2024 Features:

• Passion for History - Tatiana Moore
• Back to Beginnings - Matt Bjornsen
• Change for a Cause - Jane Roitsch
• Voices of Valor - Tiffani Luethke
• Preserving the Past - Nathan Tye
• Rewarding Research - Michael Moxley
• Crafting Classics and Conversations - Nadine Saylor
• Mentoring Marvel - Amanda Sladek
• Enhancing Education - Undergraduate Research

The Grizzly, October 24, 2024, Kate Horan, Renee Washart, Benjamin Cuccolo, Max Matalavage, Caitlin Cunnane, Ella Schneider, Adam Denn, Mary Lauren Franz

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Zach the Bear's Birthday Party! • Ursinus Baseball Investing in the Future • Bear Bazaar is Back • "A Republic, If You Can Keep It" • Autumn Word Search • Opinion: Ursinus First Impressions • Ursinus Football Shows Improvements, Thwarts Conference Rivals • Men's Basketball Gears Up for Takeoff!

Thomas Tredway Library 2023-2024 Annual Report, Thomas Tredway Library, Augustana College

Annual Reports

The 2023-2024 annual report from the Thomas Tredway Library, Augustana College.

Core Concepts: Views From Physiology And Neuroscience, Jennifer E. Schaefer, Joel Michael

Biology Faculty Publications

Core concepts are “big ideas” that are central to a discipline, provide frameworks of understanding for disciplinary content, and aid student transfer of learning. Core concept lists have been developed for increasing numbers of higher education STEM disciplines. This mini-review uses physiology and neuroscience core concepts as examples to inform core concept pedagogies in these and other disciplines. The article reviews the development of physiology and neuroscience core concepts and compares the resulting concept lists. It then provides suggestions or “lessons learned” for educators and researchers who wish to utilize core concept pedagogies or who wish to develop core concepts …