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A Sotl Memoir, Alan Altany Ph.D.

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

The Founding Editor of IJ-SoTL reflects on his journey to SoTL, his promulgation of it at Georgia Southern University, his founding of this journal, and his hopes for the future of the field.

Sotl At Georgia Southern: Perceptions, Engagement And Impact, Diana Botnaru, Trent W. Maurer, Jody Langdon

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

The purpose of this study was to investigate the state of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at our institution, including SoTL perceptions, engagement and impact. A link to an online anonymous survey (31 questions) in Qualtrics was distributed to all academic units. The final sample consisted of 90 faculty and administrators from a population of 1,327, reflecting a response rate of almost 7%. Over half of the participants engaged in SoTL research. More often they presented their work at conferences than in publications. Perceptions of support at departmental and Faculty Center levels were positive, but negative at the …

Going With The Flow: Shifting Face-To-Face Pd To Fully Online In The Era Of Covid-19, Heather Scott, Lacey Huffling

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Immersive professional development is often used to provide teachers first-hand experience in developing placebased curricula. Knowing this, we had carefully crafted such a professional development for our participants to learn how to engage their students in local watershed research and ecology. However, following year one of a two-year grant-funded weeklong summer professional development opportunity for teachers in the Okefenokee Swamp, a shift to online instruction occurred due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Although the first summer in the swamp and the successive year of follow-up with teacher participants proved successful, the shift to online asynchronous instruction proved surprisingly successful as …

Are We Dialogical Or Sociomaterial In Our Written Corrective Feedback? A Reflection By Two Academic Writing Instructors, Daron B. Loo, Rowland Anthony Imperial

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Despite the growing movement to embrace sociomaterial approaches to feedback practices (e.g. Gravett, 2020), dialogicity remains the prominent and dominant approach, especially in the teaching of introductory or compulsory writing courses at the tertiary level. To examine this in our own practice, we reflected on and compared our written corrective feedback (WCF) provided to our students. Based on our WCF practices, we contend that feedback practices may range from dialogic to sociomaterial. The former aims to ensure students’ learning of expected academic skills or objectives of a module, while the latter promotes students’ pursuit of content knowledge. These observations are …

Co-Teaching Two Interdisciplinary Courses In Higher Education, Ronica N. Rooks, Jean Scandlyn, Krysta Pelowich, Sabrina Lor

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Academics are challenged to shift from traditional lecture models to accommodate rising student expectations, digital delivery platforms, and inclusive evidence-based classroom practices. As a solution, co-teaching can add value to undergraduate students’ and faculty’s learning and problem-solving skills. We investigated effective co-teaching practices in higher education and its impact on students’ learning outcomes. We analyzed co-teachers’, teaching assistants’, and students’ interview and focus group data and an external evaluator’s assessment of co-teaching classroom dynamics using thematic analysis; surveys on what co-teachers learned from teaching together; and students’ self-reported learning assessments with co-teaching using descriptive analysis in two undergraduate Introduction to …

Looking Back, Looking Forward: A Retrospective Analysis Of A Pre-Service Teacher Preparation Course, Nancy G. Caukin, Heather K. Dillard, Terry Goodin, Ashlee B. Hover, John L. Carter

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This SoTL study aimed to determine thirty-eight teacher candidates’ self-efficacy after experiencing semester one of a yearlong residency. Researchers used a pre/post survey, the Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES), and a retrospective pre TSES to determine perceived levels of self-efficacy in three areas: classroom management, instructional strategies, and student engagement. Findings revealed that pre TSES (candidates scored themselves at the beginning of the semester) and retrospective pre TSES scores (candidates scored themselves at the end of the semester reflecting on where they were at the beginning of the semester) were significantly different, with the retrospective pre TSES showing lower …

Letter From The Editors, Joe Pellegrino, Delores D. Liston, Nikki Digregorio, Delena Bell Gatch

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This letter from the editors of IJ-SoTL introduces one of the overarching themes of volume 16, number 3. We discuss the idea of being “invitational,” and how that varies from being “welcoming.” We conclude that the scholarship of teaching and learning has to concern itself with structural matters that can be codified and evaluated, not just the interpersonal matters that happen within a classroom.

The Effects Of A Syllabus On Students’ Perceptions Of The Motivational Climate In A Course, Brett D. Jones, Xiao Zhu

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

A course syllabus can affect students’ perceptions of the motivational climate within a course. Yet, few researchers have conducted experimental studies of students’ perceptions of syllabi in courses in which they were currently enrolled. The purpose of the present studies was to assess the extent to which syllabi language and organization affected students’ motivation-related perceptions in hypothetical and real courses. In Study 1, undergraduate students reported their motivation-related perceptions for hypothetical syllabi statements about the course overview, late submissions, attendance, and use of electronics. Statistically significant differences in perceptions were documented between different types of syllabi statements. Study 2 was …

The Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning Critical Thinking: Finding A Way Forward With Evidence From A Medical Teaching Context, Althea Jane Gamble Blakey Dr, Clinton Golding Professor, Tim J. Wilkinson Professor

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) in higher education has a deep- seated concern with developing critical thinking, now a common learning outcome and desired graduate attribute. The prolific inquiry into what critical thinking might be has, however, resulted in a complex literature, with multiple definitions used both explicitly, and implicitly, in practice. Unfortunately, this lack of shared meaning creates barriers for those who need to develop thinking in the classroom. In a year-long action research project, six teacher participants developed a three-part strategy to overcome these barriers in undergraduate small group medical teaching. Iterative thematic data analysis revealed …

Influence Of Discussion Prompts On Fostering Student Teachers’ Competence In Knowledge Of English Instruction, Chin-Wen Chien

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This study analyzed questionnaire, pre-test, post-test, and online posts to explore influence of discussion prompts on the competence in English instruction of seven student teachers of elementary school EFL (English as a Foreign Language) in a practicum in Taiwan. This study reached the following conclusions. First, student teachers had good perceptions of the discussion prompts, particularly their effects on reflection on and relevance of English instruction. Secondly, student teachers had good perceptions of discussion prompts because of their clarity; however, they were not satisfied with inactive discussions among participants. Finally, participants’ education background and teaching experience affected their perceptions and …

Mathematics Learning, Teaching, And Equity In Policy And Programs: The Case Of Secondary Mathematics Teacher Education In The United States, Eryn M. Stehr Maher, Hyunyi Jung, Jill Newton

Mathematical Sciences: Faculty Publications

Professional organizations have provided recommendations for mathematics teaching and learning; however, few studies have investigated the practical integration of those recommendations into mathematics teacher education programs. In this study, we examine how the reported “big ideas” of courses in secondary mathematics teacher education programs emphasized the content and teaching practices necessary for future mathematics teachers, as recommended by policy documents. As part of a larger study, we conducted a series of interviews in secondary mathematics teacher education programs at four universities (names are descriptive pseudonyms): Great Lakes University (GLU), Midwestern Research University (MRU), Midwestern Urban University (MUU), and Southeastern Research …

Influence Of Curing On The Electrical Properties Of Concrete, Ehsanul Kabir

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing Student Research Symposium (2022)

No abstract provided.

Highway Stormwater Runoff On-Site Treatment Using Bioslope With New Media Of Mixture Of Biochar And Topsoil, Ahmed Yunus

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing Student Research Symposium (2022)

• The impervious surface created by highway in the state of Georgia and the United States collects and transports a large volume of stormwater into water bodies.

• United States highways and bridge system is one of the contributors for non-point source pollution stated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

• Highway stormwater runoff constitutes significant pollutants such as total suspended solids (TSS), “heavy metal”, nutrients, organic contaminants, oil and grease which harm and impact water quality and endangered aquatic species.

Unraveling Microplastic Fate And Transport In Aerobic And Anaerobic Sediment Conditions, Tasnuva Farnaz

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing Student Research Symposium (2022)

• To replicate oxidized and reduced circumstances, the MP-sediment interaction will be studied in three sediment environments: aerobic (oxidized environment), anaerobic (reduced conditions), and cyclic aerobic-anaerobic environments.

• As part of the experimental setup, five continuously stirred tank (CSTR) batch reactors (2000 mL flaks) operated for 60 days will be used. Two will act as controls while the remaining ones will have different environments.

• The aerobic condition will be achieved through the use of an air diffuser, while the anaerobic reactors will be sealed to the environment and purged with nitrogen gas.

• Dissolved oxygen (DO), Temperature, pH, Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP), nutrient …

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Life Cycle Analysis Of Biochar-Based Syngas To Jet Fuel, Nnamdi Ofuani

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing Student Research Symposium (2022)

No abstract provided.

Reflector Magazine, Georgia Southern University

Reflector Magazine

• Letters from the Editor
• Fixing the Boro'
• Georgia's Most Haunted
• The Perfect Hideaway
• Horror Archetypes
• Fashion Outliers
• Ink Culture

Reflector Magazine, Georgia Southern University

Reflector Magazine

• Letters from the Editors
• Jessica Baytea
• Kaz Thomas Defining Non-Binary
• The Female Gaze
• 100th Edition Photoshoot
• Men Embrace Femininity
• Ode to Nail Polish
• The Power in Expressing Femininity

Real-Time Video Streams Of Hand Gestures To Control Unmanned Aerial Systems (Uavs), Van Khoi Nguyen

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing Student Research Symposium (2022)

Over past few years, unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) have been becoming more and more popular for various purposes such as surveillance, automated industry, robotics, vehicle guidance, traffic monitoring and control system. It is very important to have multiple methods of UAVs controlling to fit in UAVs usages. The goal of this work is to develop a technique to control an UAV using 8 different hand gestures. To achieve that, a hand key point detection algorithm is developed to detect 21 key points of the hand. Then, those key points are used as the input to an intelligent system based on …

Bobcat Skid Steer For Tree Drilling And Data Collecting, Joseph Kurey, Cade Durrence, Maddox Parrot, Payton Moss

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing Student Research Symposium (2022)

No abstract provided.

Drone Control Using Electroencephalogram Signals, Aloaye E. Itsueli, Jeremie O. K. Kamba, Jonathan D. N. Kamba

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing Student Research Symposium (2022)

In this project, we present the development of a system that can control a drone using a headset sensor that detects electroencephalographic (EEG) waves from the drone’s pilot when he/she performs facial gestures. The drone is controlled using specific facial expressions which are recorded using a commercial EEG headband, the OpenBCI EEG headband (fig. 2). The EEG headband uses electrodes to read the electric potentials from the brain. The EEG signals were recorded and analyzed using the OpenBCI GUI software. The data files recorded from the EEG headband were exported to Matlab to perform the signal conditioning, feature extraction, and …

A Prototype Design For A Self-Balancing Tray, Daniel Andre, Samuel Neall, Christopher Martin

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing Student Research Symposium (2022)

Self-balancing platforms are used in a variety of industries such as in construction to ensure a level place to pour concrete, in NASA’s design of the Apollo 13 rocket to ensure the Rocketship maintains a certain orientation, and in photography for camera stabilization on drones and handheld devices like the DJI Osmo. The purpose of these kinds of platforms is to ensure stability in an environment that is not typically stable so that tasks, such as construction or working in outer space, can be done easily and safely. The purpose of our Prototype is to create a smaller self-balancing platform …

Scholarly Communications Newsletter, Georgia Southern University

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The Effectiveness Of Teaching Life Skills Through Sport-Based Interventions For Youth At Risk, Mindy K. Mccarthy, Brandonn S. Harris, Katy Gregg

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Journal

Youth who are placed at risk have been found to experience adjustment difficulties, behavioral problems, academic challenges, and/or mental health concerns (Moreau et al., 2012). One resource for these youth involve sport-based interventions designed to enhance psychosocial wellbeing. Using a single-subject design, the current study examined the effectiveness of a life skills program through sport in a sample of strategically identified youth (Danish, 2002); two additional mental skill modules were also implemented. Participants included three male adolescents. Using basketball to implement the program, life skills included managing emotions, goal setting, relaxation, confidence, mental preparation, and seeking help from others. Participants …

The Relationship Between Principal Attrition And Academic Factors In Georgia’S High-Needs Rural Schools, Summer Pannell, Juliann Sergi Mcbrayer

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Journal

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between principal attrition and academic factors in Georgia’s high-needs rural schools. The research shows that principals have a significant impact on student outcomes, and principal attrition is a disruptive factor in schools. The findings from this study indicate a negative correlation between principal turnover and every academic component of Georgia’s College and Career Readiness Index (CCRPI) at elementary, middle, and high schools in high-needs rural schools in Georgia. Implications for practice are the need to recruit and retain high-quality principals in Georgia’s high-needs rural schools and the development of purposeful, …

Changing My Language And Understanding: An Autoethnography Of My Dumb-Upness, Eric Hogan

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Journal

Education, in its many forms, is an institution that mirrors the society around it, including its patterns of privilege and marginalization (Marx, et al., 2017). The purpose of this article is to provide a reflection of my experiences while working alongside four interns from an alternative school hired to work for an agricultural internship. I highlight my shifting perspectives through an autoethnography. Autoethnographic projects use selfhood, subjectivity, and personal experience (“auto”) to describe, interpret, and represent (“graphy”) beliefs, practices, and identities of a group or culture (“ethno”). (Adams and Herrmann 2020). After working with four interns, I was confronted with …

Bullying Prevention Essay And Art Competitions: Honoring School District Champions, Chasity D. Tompkins

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Journal

Bullying is not a new concept. In fact, most of us can recall a time when we were bullied, someone else was bullied, or we bullied someone. While bullying can happen anywhere (including online through cyber-bullying), schools are often the center of research. Evaluations on school climate use bullying to help understand relationships. Prevention methods put the teacher or school staff in the driver seat, but these adults may not feel a connection to the work. Our school district created the Bullying Prevention Essay Contest to honor school district champions through literacy. Middle and high school students wrote about adults …

Ipeds Data Feedback Report, Georgia Southern University

IPEDS Feedback Reports

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2022 Georgia Southern University Men's Soccer Roster, Georgia Southern University

Men's Soccer Records

• Georgia Southern University Athletics 2022 Men's Soccer Roster

2022 Georgia Southern University Men's Soccer Statistics, Georgia Southern University

Men's Soccer Records

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2022 Georgia Southern University Women's Soccer Media Guide, Georgia Southern University

Women's Soccer Records

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