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How Is Music History Important And How Can Music History Be Included Into Our Regular Music Curriculum?, Abby Michalak

Honors Projects

From a music education major's perspective, music history is rarely taught in high school and middle schools today. Music history can teach so much to students, including context, style, and even why pieces were written. Through this paper, we explore why music history is an important topic to be taught in schools and how music programs across the country can include it into their curriculums through smaller sized lesson plans. This paper includes a sample curriculum that goes through the different period of music and a unit for "spotlights" for countries that are rarely represented in high school and middle …

Examining The Implicit Association Between The ‘Caucasian’ Race And Scientific Ideals, Erin Cain, Tim Messer-Kruse, Anne K. Gordon Dr.

Honors Projects

This study examines the implicit associations between the term ‘Caucasian’ and scientific ideals. The racist and pseudoscientific history of the word ‘Caucasian’ invalidates its credibility and insinuates persistent racist ideologies that continue to manifest today. The term ‘Caucasian’ seems to be popularly thought of as a more exact, specific, and scientific term than that of ‘White’. This paper includes a review of the literature about the White race and the term ‘Caucasian’, how this term originated, and the pseudoscience that created it in the 18^th century. The experiment includes a control condition, and an experimental condition that primes the …

Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2024-12-06, Bowling Green State University

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

The official meeting minutes of Bowling Green State University's Board of Trustees.

Integrating A Practical Sport Analytics Course Into Sport Management Education, Bradley Congelio

The COSMA Journal

Integrating analytics into sport management curricula has become increasingly crucial as the sport industry embraces data-driven decision-making. However, many programs struggle to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in analytics education. This paper presents a comprehensive approach to teaching sport analytics that emphasizes hands-on experience with data using the R programming language and RStudio. The course structure and content described herein focus on leveraging the tidyverse ecosystem and National Football League (NFL) data to immerse students in conducting sport analytics. By progressing through modules on data manipulation, visualization, web scraping, and statistical analysis, students acquire both the …

Deterring School Crime And Violence Through Non-Hardened Approaches: An Examination Of School Threat Assessment Teams, Shane E. Conwell, Nicholas P. Elam

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

The purpose of this quantitative empirical study is to determine whether a non-hardened security measure such as threat assessment teams has a relationship to school crime and violence. This study incorporated descriptive and inferential statistics from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey of 2,762 participating schools administered by the National Center for Education Statistics.

Statistically significant relationships existed between school type and two of the 10 criminal offense variables: number of robberies with a weapon and number of incidents of theft/larceny. For nine of 10 variables, schools that had threat assessment teams, and met more frequently, had higher school crime and …

A Grounded Theoretic Analysis Of College Students’ Attitudes Regarding Indoor Plants And Pets As Moderators Of Daily Stressors, Lydia Dill

Honors Projects

This study explores college students' attitudes toward indoor plants and pets, and how this may impact college students’ experience with stress. Through in-depth interviews and grounded theory methodology, three key themes emerged: Plant Ownership as a Method of Establishing Structure, Plants as Ornamentation, and Pets as a Source of Comfort. Plant ownership helps students create routines and emotional stability, while plants also enhance living spaces aesthetically. Pets provide emotional support, offering companionship and support, particularly during academic pressures. The study builds on previous research by examining both indoor plants and pets together, highlighting how each fulfills unique emotional, psychological, and …

Empowering Learning Networks: Insights From Social Network Analysis In Inquiry-Based Discussions, Ayesha Sadaf, Larisa Olesova, Hajeen Choi

School of Engineering Faculty Publications

This study investigated the dynamics of complex interactions within inquiry-based discussions by visualizing patterns using social network analysis. Researchers explored network measures when learners participated in inquiry-based discussions with Practical Inquiry Model (PIM) questions and non-PIM questions while playing the weekly moderator’s role. The findings revealed that at the group level, purposefully designed inquiry-based discussions can create fairly cohesive, evenly distributed, and proportionally consistent networks. Discussions featuring both PIM and non-PIM questions resulted in a moderate level of interaction, as learners adhered to the specified requirements for the number of responses. While discussions with non-PIM questions appeared more interactive with …

The Bg News November 20, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. November 20, 2024. Volume 104-Issue 12.

The Challenges Women Face In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu In The United States, Rachel S. Silverman, Anthony Dixon, Harriet E T Dixon

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

The purpose of this case study was to discover the challenges facing women participating in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the United States, how they overcame these challenges, and why they continue to participate in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Twenty-three female jiu-jitsu athletes participated in the study. Semi-structured interviews using open-ended questions were utilized. Analysis of challenges revealed three broader themes of Brazilian jiu-jitsu being male-dominated, gender norms and Brazilian jiu-jitsu being a contact sport. Women discussed how they coped with the challenges and the benefits they gain from participation. To increase the number of women involved in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, participants suggested more women’s-only …

The Fight In And Out The Ring For Mexican American Women Boxers, Melody Alanis, George B. Cunningham, Natasha T. Brison

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

In the context of the United States (US) sport sector, particularly within the boxing domain, a prevalent hypermasculine culture has been widely observed. Despite this prevalence, there exists a significant gap in research: addressing the shared experiences of Latinas, specifically Mexican American women boxers in the US. To bridge this divide, the authors employ a qualitative study utilizing Latin Critical Race Theory (LatCrit) as the primary theoretical framework to further investigate the boxing experiences of Mexican American women inside and outside the ring. The study engaged ten participants in semi-structured interviews, while additionally collecting data from their respective boxing gyms' …

The Power Of The Written Word: An Exploration Of Writing As Craft And Pedagogy, Kristen Charlesworth

Master of Arts in English Plan II Graduate Projects

This portfolio is an exploration of writing, both as a crafted process and a subject of pedagogy. It includes three pieces of vastly different genres, which have one overlapping theoretical notion: autonomy is a key ingredient to successful writing at any level. Student success, creative writing, and scholarly research are all enhanced when the writer is given opportunities to guide their own process. The selected works of this portfolio serve as examples of how student autonomy is not only possible in the classroom, but of the overwhelmingly positive effect it has on the writing process, student engagement, and ultimately, academic …

The Bg News November 13, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. November 13, 2024. Volume 104-Issue 11.

Engaging Students With Pocketlab Interactive Mobile Technology In A Science Classroom: A Mixed Methods Study, Olha Ketsman, Juan A. Colon Santana

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

This mixed methods study explored the impact of PocketLab interactive mobile sensors on science content knowledge among undergraduate students in an algebra-based physics laboratory course. The study also examined students' perspectives and experiences using PocketLab to learn class concepts. While no statistically significant differences were found between the control and treatment groups for items evaluating definitions and conceptual mastery, the control group outperformed the treatment group on problem-solving items. This difference may be due to the alignment of traditional Vernier technology experiments with the analytical problem-solving approach emphasized in lectures. Despite this, students using PocketLab reported greater flexibility and …

The Bg News November 6, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. November 06, 2024. Volume 104-Issue 10.

Examining Technology Of Senior Citizens In Rural Areas, Bob D. Lee

Visions in Leisure and Business

The needs of the rural senior population are quite different than other groups because of their geographic location. This is especially true because of the technology needs of the seniors. This article is an examination of some of the critical issues that influence how technology is currently used and what improvements should be made to improve their quality of life. An important aspect of the purpose is to examine these issues from a future perspective.

Direction, Yawei Wang

Visions in Leisure and Business

No abstract provided.

Technology And Its Influence In Program Development For Seniors, Sandy Gaietto

Visions in Leisure and Business

Programs are the primary contact level that influences the lifestyle of seniors. There is a great diversity of programs and it is important that the proper program be applied to have a maximum influence upon the individual. It is essential that there be a critical needs assessment in order to select the best programs. This also requires a continuous evaluation to assess the impacts of the selected programs. Technology is advancing so rapidly that the appropriate platform also has an influence. The pedagogical approach is very important in the senior adapting to these new technologies. One of the most influential …

A Brave New World, Ai And Meta-Verse: A Guide And Framework For “User” Immersive Learning In A Digital Age, Khalfani Rice

Visions in Leisure and Business

The concept of meta-verse is receiving much attention as an alternative experience to turn learning and living in an alternative universe. With the development of artificial intelligence this is a greater possibility than in previous generations. Immersion has been an experience that has been possible as an experience based upon the nature of an individual’s cognitive and emotional involvement. The new aspect is the ability to be completely separated conscious and involved through the necessary computer-generated universe. This provides new opportunities to develop a lifestyle that has the potential to be a comprehensive learning experience and add a new meaning …

Evolutionary Conceptual Framework-History, Saundra Groves

Visions in Leisure and Business

This is an exploration from a historical perspective about issues that have been identified from previous projects and research. The primary emphasis has been on developing interest in technology to improve the quality of life. It is evident that communication and associated applications are a primary element in an initial application of technology, especially through smart phones, computers, etc. This is directly related to motivation and stimulation of interest. There is the question of ways to accomplish and pedagogical structure in how to approach seniors. The other issue that is critical is individuals, especially professionals that have an understanding of …

Perspective Annotation, Yu Liu

Visions in Leisure and Business

A critical review of selected sources helped develop a better perspective about successful models and points the direction to the needed future of technology for older adults. The diversity of selected approaches was identified in the different literature sources. There is not a consistent position on technology, but there is agreement that it must be individualized and progressively applied through pedagogical friendly approaches. This will greatly aid any technology now and in the future.

Promoting E-Inclusion To Improve Quality Of Life For Older Adults: Challenges, Opportunities, And Solutions, Brian Kibet, Yawei Wang

Visions in Leisure and Business

This paper aims to uncover the interlinkage between older adults and technology, focusing on the use of technology to enrich the lives of this group of people while also acknowledging the dynamic nature of this demographic. Modern technology is developing at a breakneck pace, and this brings several advantages by improving the lives of older adults, such as efficiently managing their health through tele-rehabilitation, connecting with their family and friends through social networks and games, and online classes. However, such benefits come hand in hand with challenges like physical and mental health issues, technology phobia and illiteracy, and perceived redundancy …

Rv’S: Seniors And Technology, Tim Heintz

Visions in Leisure and Business

The discussion highlights RV technological advancements, from coax to HDMI and Bluetooth, and enhancing connectivity with Wi-Fi boosters. It covers retrofitting vintage trailers with modern tech, seniors' tech adaptation, and internet use, emphasizing educational programs, family support, and solar, lithium, and hydrogen technologies for off-grid living, future trends, supported by Airstream and Grand Design, focus on independence and comfort, including the importance of online reservations. The dialogue underscores simplicity in tech for seniors, manufacturers' accessibility efforts, customer service for complex systems, and RV owners' adaptability across generations, reflecting on technological evolution since the 1930s and 40s and the changing social …

Human Resources/ Training, Bryan Cavins

Visions in Leisure and Business

Essential ingredients in any organization are the individuals who provide programs and services. The important element is that these individuals have the proper perspective in order to provide quality services. The key to success is an effective training program that develops the positive organization culture. It is imperative that the individual see themselves as an important member of the team. This team concept has to be based upon sound principles that can establish a sense of duty and responsibility. The individual must see their work experience as important contribution to the organization. The organization in turn has a responsibility to …

The Bg News October 30, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. October 30, 2024. Volume 104-Issue 09.

The Bg News October 23, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. October 23, 2024. Volume 104-Issue 08.

The Bg News October 16, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. October 16, 2024. Volume 104-Issue 07.

The Value Of Cosma Outcomes: Student Learning Outcomes, Transferable Skills And Taxonomy Levels, Coral Bender, Lindsey Maxwell

The COSMA Journal

Using a content analysis of all published Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) of Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) accredited programs, the current study analyzes SLOs to assess the most frequently used measurable verbs (utilizing a revised version of Blooms’ Taxonomy) and transferable skills (utilizing the definitions provided by AAC&U’s VALUE Outcomes and their corresponding rubrics) emphasized by accredited programs. An analysis of the most common Taxonomy Levels is presented at the aggregate level as well as a comparison between undergraduate and graduate education to provide a case study of SLO measurable verb alignment across accredited sport management programs. Further, content …

The Bg News October 2, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. October 02, 2024. Volume 104-Issue 06.

Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2024-09-27, Bowling Green State University

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

The official meeting minutes of Bowling Green State University's Board of Trustees.

The Bg News September 27, 2024, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. September 27, 2024. Homecoming Issue.