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Division Of Student Affairs 2009-2010 Annual Report, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong Administration & Governance: Armstrong Student Affairs (Archived)

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Riding The Third Wave Of Sotl, Regan A. R. Gurung, Beth M. Schwartz

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Taking stock of an enterprise can be a stimulating exercise. It is also an essential one that allows for assessment of what one has while facilitating the planning of what one wants. In this piece, we take stock of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), mapping out what we see as the first two waves of the movement, and then identifying a ‘third wave.’ We believe it is time to think bigger. Specifically, those practicing SoTL need to: infiltrate the mainstream, run interference and catalyze the use of SoTL, and work towards a grand picture of learning.

Towards Sotl As Critical Engagement: A Perspective From The "South", Brenda Leibowitz

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

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In my role as Director of a Centre for Teaching and Learning I support academics to enhance their teaching role by conducting research into teaching and learning, In some cases I am a fellow traveler, working alongside academics, and in some cases I am a team leader, providing support rather than working as a partner. I draw support from the various approaches to research on teaching, of which the scholarship of teaching and learning remains...

Effects Of Visual Analogies On Learner Outcomes: Bridging From The Known To The Unknown, Susan Spezzini

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This study examined the effects of visual analogies on learner outcomes in Phonology for ESL Teachers, a challenging course within a master’s degree program at a prominent university in the southeastern United States. To reduce student anxiety, facilitate Saturday classes, and bridge from the known to the unknown, concrete images (train cars) were used to represent abstract ideas. Data were analyzed from course evaluations and exams of 70 students in two non-analogy courses (2004, 2005) and 114 students in three analogy-based courses (2007, 2008, 2009) and from an electronic survey completed by 64 former students (September 2009). Course evaluations improved, …

Wild Pansies, Trojan Horses, And Others: International Teaching And Learning As Bricolage, David B. Starr-Glass

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Educational change, predictable or unanticipated, occurs when student populations are altered. When an American college started an international program in Prague, it was anticipated that educational practice would change. To understand the implications for teaching, learning, and practice mentors explored the new educational landscape. The concept of bricolage informed much of that exploration and this paper considers bricolage, summarizes research outcomes, and reflects on the opportunity and ethics of engagement with Other.

Earmstrong, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong News & Publications: e-Armstrong Newsletter (Archived)

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Finding Your Place In The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning, Daniel Bernstein

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

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One thing is abundantly clear about the emerging communities of scholarship in teaching and learning. Many, many instructors in higher education throughout the world are paying close attention to their students' learning, reflecting on their own contributions to that learning, and making their thoughts and their work visible to others. An attitude of inquiry about teaching and learning is no longer limited to faculty members who specialize in education research; the best instructors in...

Graduate Student And Instructor Engagement In Course-Based Qualitative Research: A Case Study, Bonnie Cummings-Vickaryous, Cathy Mills, Larena Hoeber, June Ledrew

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This case study explores the lived experiences of two graduate students and two university instructors in a course-based qualitative research project. The course design was a research methods course that focused on qualitative research and analysis and provided a vehicle for the instructors to reflect on their experiences and the students' experience of the cognitive and affective demands implicit in the assigned tasks. Findings indicate that development of student research skills is enhanced through student engagement in a real-world research project. This authentic learning experience, although stressful and overwhelming within the timelines of the course schedule, was instrumental in assisting …

Made In America? Assumptions About Service Learning Pedagogy As Transnational: A Comparison Between Ireland And The United States, Susan V. Iverson, Amanda Espenschied-Reilly

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Using exploratory, qualitative interviews, the authors studied conceptions of academic service-learning in the United States and the Republic of Ireland in order to elucidate the ways in which culture and social context shaped practitioners' perceptions and practices regarding service-learning pedagogy. Participants articulated a shared understanding of service-learning, identified similar barriers to utilizing service-learning and institutionalizing its practice, and discussed tensions surrounding the purpose of service-learning. However, Irish participants distanced their practice from the historical and cultural context of U.S. service-learning, demonstrating the process of localization. We conclude that the overarching tenets of service-learning may be transferable but the social, cultural, …

Service Learning In The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning: Effective Practices, Glenn Bowen

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This paper examines faculty application of service learning to pedagogical scholarship in higher-education institutions. It addresses the need for evidence of teaching effectiveness as reflected in learning outcomes systematically investigated and documented. The paper is based on a qualitative content analysis of peer-reviewed journal articles focusing on service learning in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). The analysis revealed four underlying themes: real-world application, collaboration and interaction, meaning making through reflection, and enhancement of course content. Effective practices are highlighted and suggestions for promoting SoTL are offered.

How Sotl Put A College Teacher On The Road To Success After A Two-Decade Detour, Karen S. Olson

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

After a two-decade “detour,” a former elementary-school teacher returns to the classroom, this time as a college professor. Her discovery of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and subsequent five-year SoTL journey are shared as 10 lessons that have influenced her teaching and benefited her students.

Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning When Bridging Theory And Practice In Higher Education, Martin Stigmar

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This article reports the outcomes of a literature review and empirical data. The aim is to provide a rationale for why bridging the well documented theory-practice gap is critical for helping academics to develop as teachers in the scholarship of teaching. The question of how Boyer’s concept of scholarship, with a special focus on the scholarship of application and the relation between theory and practice can be taken in consideration when arranging teaching and learning in higher education, is discussed. It is argued that an inclusive nature of relationships between theory and practice is a holistic necessity for professional development. …

Personal Reflection: Pedagogical Content Knowledge And The Affective Domain Of Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning, Andoni Garritz

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

The question of these reflections is if among those content-dependent instructional conditions necessary to attain conceptual understanding, those belonging to the affective domain of teaching and learning must be included in Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK), the special amalgam of content knowledge and knowledge of general pedagogy that a teacher needs to be the best possible teacher (Shulman, 1986). The author of these reflections has not developed the research needed yet, but suggests finding out a solution for that question is important for the PCK construct and for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

Chapters Never Written, Voices Never Heard: Understanding Reasons For Three African American Teachers' Longevity, Pamela Carter Shuman

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of African American teachers who remained in the teaching profession through integration of schools in the rural South. Providing a voice to three African American teachers in this collective case study, the researcher studied their challenges and inspirations to understand their career longevity. Participants of this study, three African American teachers and nine key informants, were selected and interviewed because they yielded an insight into the experiences of African American teachers who endured the integration mandates after Brown v. Board of Education. The researcher also gathered information from newspapers …

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Armstrong News & Publications: e-Armstrong Newsletter (Archived)

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Atep Directors' And Atcs' Perceptions Of The Psychosocial Intervention And Referral Competencies, Brian D. Seiler

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Recent data clearly indicates that Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) desire and may benefit from additional sport psychology training. It has been posited that psychological rehabilitation is just as, if not more, important than the physical rehabilitation process (Wiese, Weiss & Yukelson, 1991). Stiller-Ostrowski and Ostrowski (2008) support this by stating that psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation have been identified as an area of focus due to ATCs feeling underprepared. The current study was designed to extend from previous research by examining Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) directors' and ATCs' perceptions of the Psychosocial Intervention and Referral competencies. Specifically, both groups will …

The Impact Of Racial Microaggressions On Black Athletes: Implications For Counseling And Sport Psychology, Terrence A. Jordan

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore Black collegiate athletes experiences with racial microaggressions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine Black student athletes regarding their experiences of subtle forms of racism within sport and academia. Findings of the analysis indicated that eight primary these emerged which included ascription of intelligence/status, assumed superiority of White cultural values and communication styles, exoticism, second class citizenship, assumed universality, denial of individual racism, coping strategies, and underdeveloped incidents and responses dealing with racial microaggressions.

Preferred Coaching Styles In Youth Sports: A Qualitative Inquiry Of Soccer Players From Generation Z, Krisha Parker

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Generation Z is the up and rising youth of our time. Its members are said to be those born after 2000 until the year 2025. Research has shown that each generation is different due to the events they experience in their lifetime. Although Generation Z is young, it is important to begin understanding their characteristics. Due to the high participation rate and benefits of youth sports, the following research study chose to examine a sample of Generation Z athlete's in sport in order to identify ways of keeping them involved. The focus of the study was placed on understanding youth's …

The Relationship Between The Athlete And The Athletic Trainer And How It Effects Concussion Reporting, Jada Phillips

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Currently there are an estimated 1.6-3.8 million concussions annually in the United States; therefore, it is imperative that healthcare professionals recognize these injuries to reduce future injury risks such as Second Impact Syndrome (SIS), depression, and Mild Cognitive Impairment. In order to reduce these risks, healthcare professionals need to find ways to increase the athletes' willingness to report their concussions. McCrea suggests that healthcare professionals need to promote open lines of communication for injury reporting. In searching for different means by which to promote lines of communication to increase the athletes' willingness to report concussions, two possible means were identified. …

Monitoring Drop Jump Height And Psychological Measures Throughout Competitive In-Conference Division 1 Collegiate Basketball Season "An Exploratory Study", Michelle Dyke

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the physiological and perceived stress and recovery response in Division 1 women basketball players across a competitive in-conference basketball season. Methods: 9 female Division 1 female collegiate basketball players volunteered and completed 5 testing sessions throughout in-conference play. The team was separated into starters (S) (n= 5;mean ± SD;19.4±1.5 y) and non-starters(NS)(n= 4;mean ± SD;19.2±0.5 y) Testing began during conference play and consisted of two drop jump trials and completion of the Recovery-Cue seven (RC7). Subjects also completed the Recovery-Stress questionnaire (REST-Q) on weeks 1 and 5. Results: A significant increase …

Evaluation Of Recovery In Female Swimmers During A Competitive Season, D'Arcy Wiart

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

Objective: To monitor the stress and recovery of college swimmers throughout a competitive season. The priori hypothesis was that RESTQ-SPORT scores will change with changes in training load through the season Patients or Other Participants: 23 female swimmers (mean age = 19.48±1.16, mean height = 168.6 cm ± 5.5, mean weight = 65.91kg ± 7.78) that were members of a southeastern Division I intercollegiate swim team. Interventions: The training load was measured using session rate of perceived exertion (RPE). RPE uses a 0-10 Borg scale to define effort. Each individual's daily score was multiplied by practice duration to give a …

The Ties That Bind, Sarah Anne Rene

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This paper discusses the body of sculptural ceramic work developed for my thesis series, The Ties that Bind, which addresses the impact negative life experiences have on the human psyche. Some discussion focuses on various artists throughout history who have used their work as a vehicle for addressing similar issues, as well as the philosophical influences behind my work. The Ties that Bind was inspired by personal experiences and serves as a visual, metaphorical representation of the effects dysfunctional relationships can have on one's sense of Self.

Implementation Of Interactive Whiteboards By High School Mathematics Teachers: Case Studies Of Change, Jeffrey Scott Hall

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to assess how mathematics teachers with varying years of Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) experience differ in their implementation of IWBs. The theoretical frameworks were constructivism and change theory. Six teachers participated in the full scale study, two in each IWB experience category: Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced. Instruments of the Concerns Based Adoption Model were used to collect data about the participants: the Stages of Concern Questionnaire measured participants' concerns about IWBs (George, Hall, & Stiegelbauer, 2006) while the Levels of Use Interview Protocol analyzed IWB usage (Hall, Dirksen, & George, 2006). Two lessons of each …

Curriculum, Autophotography, And Jungian Depth Psychology: A Trinity Of Social Change, Rachel Guernica Jones

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This work will show that through the process of currere, practiced through autophotography, teachers will have the opportunity to create classrooms that promote Carl Jung's archetypal journey of the soul which in turn institutes a form of social justice teaching and learning for their students. Within this work, I engage in a conversation regarding curriculum as an autophotographic journey of the soul. Autophotography is the artistic process by which a person photographs both the people and places that are actual or metaphoric examples of his or her life. With the unveiling of one's true reality, especially in the case of …

The Need For Revision: Curriculum, Literature, And The 21st Century, David P. Owen

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This dissertation argues that curriculum, especially as it is practiced in high school education, needs revision, that literature is the place to start that revision, and that literature class itself needs to be revised to incorporate a much broader understanding of the texts to be studied so that such work might take place there. This dissertation also recognizes that the work of teaching literature and humanities classes is especially difficult today, and argues that this difficulty has dire ramifications for all teachers and researchers in and of public education, and particularly for the field of curriculum studies. This work argues …

One Drug, Two Drugs, Three Drugs, More: A Critical Habilitative Narrative Inquiry Into Autism Spectrum Disorder, Virginia Williams

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

With increasing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) being diagnosed since its inception, there is reason for significant concern in regards to the cause, treatment, and prognosis of the disorder. This work investigates some of the political, economic and social factors that impact treatment for persons identified with ASD in the context of public education. Utilizing a grounded theory approach to critically analyze current legislation and practices governing special education services in the public school setting, a disturbing picture is revealed of not only how we educate persons labeled as disordered, but also how we respond to them socially. Future …

A Description Of The Influence Of Nclb Accountability Mandates On Administrator Job Satisfaction Of A Combined Middle-High Principal In Rural Georgia, Boyd K. English

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to describe the influence of No Child Left Behind accountability mandates on administrator job satisfaction of a rural combined middle-high principal. The researcher identified a gap in research associated with the influence of accountability mandates on the job satisfaction of a combined middle-high principal. Therefore, the focus on a combined middle-high principal in rural Georgia allowed the researcher to conduct a qualitative case study to address the gap in current educational research. The overarching question and sub-questions guided the case study and provided the necessary framework essential in describing the influence of accountability on …