Understanding How To Cultivate Culturally Relevant Dispositions Among District Science Coordinators And Science Teachers, Meredith L. Schwendemann

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At the center of the discussions about equity in science education is the importance of defining and articulating what is meant by equity, diversity, and social justice. Despite recent efforts to improve equity in science education, inequities in science education persist. District science coordinators, science teachers, and science teacher educators are key players in the movement toward more equitable science learning and instruction. The purpose of this three manuscript dissertation was to explore the ways in which science teacher educators are working to promote culturally relevant dispositions within science teachers (Paper 1/Chapter 2), examine how district science coordinators are approaching …

The Effect Of Storyline Units On The Self-Efficacy And Science Identity Of High School Multilingual Learners, Kristin Ambrose

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Science can be a complex subject for multilingual learners (MLLs) because it requires investigating science concepts through modeling and analysis in addition to reading and writing skills. This complexity often leaves teachers unsure of how to support the MLLs, leading to MLLs missing out on grade-appropriate content and science experiences. Storyline instruction uses 3D instruction to teach science content necessary to explain a real-world anchoring phenomenon. Storyline instruction grounds learning in real-world contexts through anchoring phenomena and provides coherence for students throughout the lessons. This mixed methods study aimed to discover the impact of storyline units on the self-efficacy (SE) …

Toward The Application Of Natural Language Processing In Electronic Health Record Analysis For Taxonomy Development, Latoya Mcdonald

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Electronic health records (EHRs) are pivotal resources for nurse practice because they increase the timeliness and reliability of patient information at the point of care and support access by multiple healthcare providers and the individual patients themselves. However, it is widely recognized that data extraction from EHRs is challenging due to the variability in the language used in clinical care notes and the lack of standardized terminology across healthcare systems. The broad objective of this dissertation is to develop taxonomy-based classification models for nursing care by applying feature engineering approaches to EHRs that include nursing care of ostomy patients following …

Mapping Teacher And Librarian Perspectives Through A Qualitative Descriptive Study Of Book Bans In South Carolina, Jennifer Gallman

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This study analyzed findings from four data collection pieces with Critical Discourse Analysis, in which participants met in focus groups to discuss their experiences with book bans and curriculum censorship. The five focus groups included Upstate middle school English teachers, Upstate high school English teachers, Upstate middle school librarians, Upstate high school librarians, and participants from the Midlands and Lowcountry of South Carolina. There were two primary research questions and two sub-questions: (1) What do educators and librarians in grades 6-12 say about how power functions in engaging or challenging current curricula and book censorship trends?; (1a) How do middle …

The Effect Of Mobile Augmented Reality On The Self-Efficacy Of Adults Learning English In The U.S., Cinamon S. Bailey

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For foreign-born adults living in the U.S., learning, speaking, and understanding English is essential to be able to work, access needed resources, facilitate healthcare, communicate with teachers at a child’s school, and build relationships and communicate with others within their communities. Yet, many of these individuals have limited English proficiency and are unable to speak and understand the language well. There are some opportunities to learn English in the U.S. as a foreign-born adult, but these avenues of learning are limited in the type of personalized, contextualized, and real-world language learning opportunities that are provided. There is a need to …

Perspectives On Clinical Oncogenomics: Secondary Germline Variants Associated With Tumor Genomic Profiling In Community Cancer Care And Advanced Practitioner Oncogenomic Proficiency, Sarah Moncado

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Precision medicine in oncology is defined by the sequencing of tumor genomic variants that can be used to identify targeted treatment for patients. Secondary pathogenic and likely pathogenic germline variants (P/LPGVs) can incidentally be detected on tumor genomic profiling (TGP). With the rise in precision medicine over the past 15 years, secondary P/LPGVs on TGP have been an increasingly important clinical issue. However, there are factors that can lead to misidentification and underreporting of P/LPGVs. Germane to this clinical practice issue is healthcare provider oncogenomic literacy and proficiency.

A scoping review was conducted to evaluate the variability of the prevalence …

The Administrators’ Role In Teacher Retention And Their Role On Teachers’ Perceptions Of School Climate At An Exemplar Title I School: A Qualitative Study, Stephen W. Brown Iii

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This study looks at how principals affect teacher perception of school climate and teacher retention at Title I schools. While teacher retention and school climate have historically been issues at Title I schools, the issue has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative study explored an elementary school in South Carolina through the lens of Critical Systems Theory. According to publicly available data, this school was an anomaly among Title I schools regarding the climate and teacher retention, with both measures being extremely high. To explore these phenomena, semi-structured interviews were conducted with both the teachers and administrators at …

A Stakeholder-Informed Conceptual Framework For Evaluating Genomics In Precision Oncology, Julie A. Wiedower

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This dissertation explores the value of genomic testing in precision oncology with an emphasis on how US payers conceptualize and prioritize elements of value. This research aims to address gaps in understanding payer perspectives and proposes a stakeholder-informed framework for evaluating genomic testing in oncology. To achieve this aim, the presented research investigates payer perspectives, value-based cancer care priorities, and the conceptual understanding of the value of a genetic diagnosis to establish a framework for value with the payer audience in mind. Chapter 1 outlines relevant background information relating to the genomic revolution and challenges in translating genomic testing technologies …

Integrating Applied History And Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Into City Planning Practice, Russell H. Stall

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History matters. History provides a vital foundation for shaping present decisions and future planning. By understanding a city’s past, cities can make more thoughtful, informed choices to guide development and policy with greater intention and impact.

Greenville, South Carolina, is a unique city planning case study and learning laboratory. Greenville’s Downtown revitalization since the 1980s demonstrates how historical insights can be integrated into contemporary policymaking to create vibrant, human-centered, and citizen-focused urban environments. Greenville’s evolution from a deserted, forgotten Main Street to one of the world’s most livable cities is an example of community development worthy of emulation from other …

The Genomic Landscape And Prognostic Impact Of Kras, Stk11, And Smarca4 Mutations And Co-Mutations On Survival Outcomes In Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Peter Manolakos

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Non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for 85% of lung cancer cases, and Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS), Serine/Threonine Kinase 11 (STK11), and SWI/SNF-related, matrix-associated, actin-dependent regulator of chromatin, subfamily A, member 4 (SMARCA4) mutations and co-mutations have been increasingly recognized for their potential prognostic significance. However, clear knowledge gaps remain regarding which treatments should be selected for patients who present clinically with KRAS/STK11 or KRAS/SMARCA4 co-mutations, as outlined in Chapter 1. Despite significant clinical development advancements in immunotherapy and targeted therapy, a deeper understanding of the influence of these genomic …

Exploring The Pedagogical Impact Of Software Development Live Streams: Informal Learning Opportunities For Software And Game Developers, Ella Kokinda

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Live streaming is an increasingly popular medium for throwing back the curtain on software development where streamers and viewers share their knowledge and experiences. Popular platforms like Twitch and YouTube enable developers to stream live coding sessions where people around the world can engage in real-time collaboration, feedback, knowledge sharing, and skill development. This work investigates the pedagogical implications and learning opportunities present in software and game development live streaming while focusing on the role of streaming as a learning environment and collaborative community. We begin by exploring summer camps as an informal learning opportunity for STEM education, highlighting the …

Countering Deficit Narratives Through A Blackcrit Lens By Examining Case Studies Of Black College Mathematics Students’ Classroom Experiences, Akhenaton Wilbourn

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This dissertation examines the lived experiences of 11 Black college mathematics students at their predominantly white institution (PWI) through the lens of Black Critical Theory (BlackCrit) to counter deficit narratives about the racial achievement gap (RAG) in mathematics education courses. Deficit narratives often attribute disparities between Black and white students’ mathematical performance to assumed deficiencies in Black students’ abilities rather than systemic inequities, historical marginalization, and ongoing anti-Blackness in educational settings (Cobb & Russell, 2015; Kress, 2021). Using multiple case studies, this study explores how anti-Blackness manifests in mathematics classrooms, how students navigate tensions between multiculturalism, neoliberal educational policies, and …

Preparing Preservice Teachers To Support Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Students Through The Implementation Of A High Leverage Practice, Mya Kelley

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The student population of United States (U.S.) schools is becoming more culturally and linguistically diverse. Similarly, students identifying as culturally and linguistically diverse students represent approximately 54% of students served under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (U.S. Department of Education, 2023). Despite increased ethnic diversity among students, the teacher workforce remains relatively homogenous, with most teachers identifying as White. Consequently, many new teachers feel ill-equipped to implement effective, evidence-based instructional practices to support culturally and linguistically diverse students. To prepare preservice teachers to meet culturally and linguistically diverse students' unique needs, teacher preparation programs must embed culturally relevant pedagogy and …

Defining, Defending, & Delusion: White Social Studies Teachers Grappling With Whiteness, Meghan E. Moore-Hubbard

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This study explores rural white social studies teachers’ understandings of their whiteness and racial identity. In this multiple-case study, four participants engaged with a reader designed to elicit discussion and reflection on whiteness. Over the course of one week, teachers read works by George Lipsitz, Reverend Thandeka, Charles W. Mills, and James Baldwin. Grounded in the work of these scholars and the theory of Critical Whiteness Studies, this study asked participants to reflect on, discuss, and design lesson plans to be implemented in their classrooms based on their understanding of whiteness. Data was gathered in the form of interviews, reader …

Effect Of Calculator Use On Algebra Progress Monitoring Slopes Among Students In Secondary Foundational Algebra Classes, Karon A. Burke

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Calculator usage has become commonplace in the secondary mathematics classroom, yet most progress monitoring studies using curriculum-based measurement tools have been completed without using calculators. The primary purpose of this study was to determine whether using a calculator made a statistically significant difference in the depiction of students’ growth rates among student participants who were low performing in mathematics and were enrolled in a foundational algebra course. This study spanned the Fall semester and included 46 ninth-grade participants from five classes who were all considered at risk, including students diagnosed with a disability and/or as multilingual learners. To validate the …

Bridging The Gap In Rural Education: Exploring Solutions For Enhanced College And Career Preparedness Among Secondary School Students, Patricia Moultrie-Goldsmith

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This study investigates how to improve college and career readiness (CCR) among high school students in rural areas. The study focuses on creating effective strategies that cater specifically to the unique needs of rural students. Using a blend of both quantitative and qualitative research methods, the study examines the effectiveness of specific interventions designed to raise students' readiness for college and careers.

The interventions tested include teaching methods and increased engagement with students. These were developed to tackle the common challenges that hinder educational outcomes in rural settings, such as limited access to advanced courses and extracurricular activities.

Findings from …

Borders And Burdens: Three Essays On Inter-Jurisdictional Tax Policy In America, Benjamin Jaros

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Individuals, firms, and governments make decisions about the tradeoffs of different tax policies at jurisdictional borders, such as those between states, nations, or local governments; those choices shape the burden of taxation. This dissertation examines the effects of three distinct changes in tax policy: for state corporate income tax apportionment, colonial tobacco tariffs, and tax abatements for data centers. Chapter 1 examines how changes to the corporate income tax base formula affect state tax revenues. Chapter 2 analyzes how colonial era export and import tariffs on tobacco impacted trade volumes, raised revenue, and the distribution of the tax burden between …

Gender-Sexuality Alliance Advisors’ Covid-19 Strategies Inform Future Responses To Sociopolitical Crises, Robert Marx, Michael O'Brien, Megan Yang, Diana Smith, Paul Poteat

Journal of Youth Development

In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a sudden shift to remote learning in schools across the United States, profoundly impacting marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ students. This qualitative study explores the experiences of Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) advisors during this period. Drawing on interviews with 10 GSA advisors, the research highlights the structural and logistical challenges faced, such as limited access to technology and virtual-meeting fatigue, as well as the innovative solutions and adaptations made to continue supporting LGBTQ+ youth. The study reveals how GSAs leveraged existing resources, maintained group cohesion, and adjusted meeting structures to navigate …

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International Yeats Studies

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Yeats, Asia, And The Occult: A Review Of Recent Scholarship A Review Of Modern Writers, Transnational Literature: Rabindranath Tagore And W. B. Yeats, By Ragini Mohite; A Review Of Making The Void Fruitful: Yeats As Spiritual Seeker And Petrarchan Lover, By Partick J. Keane; A Review Of W. B. Yeats And Mysticism, By Faisal Al-Door, Matthew Eatough

International Yeats Studies

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A Review Of The Edinburgh Companion To W. B. Yeats And The Arts Edited By Charles I. Armstrong, Adrian Paterson, And Tom Walker, Rob Harris

International Yeats Studies

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A Review Of Yeats, Revival, And The Temporalities Of Irish Modernism By Gregory Castle, Tom Walker

International Yeats Studies

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The Immobile Nobility Of “Life Herself ”: Silence And Stillness In “The Irish Dramatic Movement,” The Bounty Of Sweden, And New Poems, Wit Pietrzak

International Yeats Studies

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Yeats And Heaney’S Noble Words, Geraldine Higgins

International Yeats Studies

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Yeats, Tagore, And The Nobel Prize In Literature: Imprimaturs In Modernist Cultural Conversations, Ragini Mohite

International Yeats Studies

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“Such Friends”: The Fay Brothers, Allgood Sisters, And Yeats’S Nobel Lecture, Matthew Fay

International Yeats Studies

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The Nobel Prize, Spectral Aesthetics, And Alchemy In Yeats And Strindberg, Joakim Wrethed

International Yeats Studies

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The Reluctant Tourist: Genre And Popular Culture In The Bounty Of Sweden, Charles I. Armstrong

International Yeats Studies

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"A Vast Design” Of Artistic Unity: Yeats And The City Hall, Yuki Takahashi

International Yeats Studies

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Contextualizing A Nobel Prize: Yeats And His Swedish Audience, 1891–1924, Lars-Håkan Svensson

International Yeats Studies

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