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Deafdigest: Blue Edition, October 27, 2013, Barry Strassler Oct 2013

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, October 27, 2013, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2013

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A Phenomenographic Pilot Study Of Students’ Conceptions Of Design Research, Jesvin Puay-Hwa Yeo Oct 2013

A Phenomenographic Pilot Study Of Students’ Conceptions Of Design Research, Jesvin Puay-Hwa Yeo

Learn X Design Conference Series

In view of the current inadequacies of design research, a group of art and design researchers have urged for alternative research methodologies, which is challenged by opposing views that a formal research structure and a rigorous research should similarly be applied to design research. To address these divergent views, this paper aims to explore the potential use of formal research procedures in design research. This study uses the phenomenography method as the basis of its research design. Focusing on visual communication studies at undergraduate level, this paper is a documentation of the development and implementation of the formal research procedures …

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Response To Intervention For English Learners: Big Ideas And Myth Busters, Julie Esparza Brown Oct 2013

Response To Intervention For English Learners: Big Ideas And Myth Busters, Julie Esparza Brown

Education Faculty Publications and Presentations

This presentation focuses on the key features of response to intervention (RTI)

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Awakening And Rekindling Interest In Open Access: How To Instill Enthusiasm And Keep It Alive, Wendy Highby, Jayati Chaudhuri Oct 2013

Awakening And Rekindling Interest In Open Access: How To Instill Enthusiasm And Keep It Alive, Wendy Highby, Jayati Chaudhuri

SJSU Open Access Conference

How can academic librarians awaken and keep alive the enthusiasm for open access on their campuses? What are the typical stages of open access awareness? After you’ve tried the obvious strategies--such as celebration of Open Access Week, acknowledgement of faculty open access publications, promotion of open access resources, and passage of symbolic faculty endorsements of open access—what is the next step? This is a tale of two libraries: One, a medium-sized, research-intensive university, has reached a plateau in its innovative adoption of open access initiatives; the other, a small, primarily undergraduate, private university, is just beginning its open access initiatives. …

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Forging A New Path: Faculty Buy-In For The Institutional Repository And Open Access Publishing, Carol G. Hixson, Tina Neville, Deborah Henry Oct 2013

Forging A New Path: Faculty Buy-In For The Institutional Repository And Open Access Publishing, Carol G. Hixson, Tina Neville, Deborah Henry

SJSU Open Access Conference

Many institutions with institutional repositories have had difficulty getting faculty buy-in to add their content to the institutional repository. The University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP), a separately accredited institution within the USF System, has experienced significant buy-in from its faculty for depositing materials in the institutional repository, known as the USFSP Digital Archive. In a small institution of 5000 students, we have established collections for over one quarter of our faculty, with almost 1400 separate submissions in only two years. Faculty have also developed an understanding of and appreciation for open-access publishing and now consult with the library …

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Re-Examining The Falkland Islands War: The Necessity For Multi-Level Deterrence In Preventing Wars Of Aggression, Steven G. Stransky Oct 2013

Re-Examining The Falkland Islands War: The Necessity For Multi-Level Deterrence In Preventing Wars Of Aggression, Steven G. Stransky

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

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Masquerading Justiciability: The Misapplication Of State Secrets Privilege In Mohamed V. Jeppesen--Reflections From A Comparative Perspective, Galit Raguan Oct 2013

Masquerading Justiciability: The Misapplication Of State Secrets Privilege In Mohamed V. Jeppesen--Reflections From A Comparative Perspective, Galit Raguan

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

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Kidnappers Without Borders: An Epidemic In Need Of Global Solutions, Caroline Gray Mcglamry Oct 2013

Kidnappers Without Borders: An Epidemic In Need Of Global Solutions, Caroline Gray Mcglamry

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

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A Balancing Act? The Rights Of Donor-Conceived Children To Know Their Biological Origins, Brigitte Clark Oct 2013

A Balancing Act? The Rights Of Donor-Conceived Children To Know Their Biological Origins, Brigitte Clark

Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law

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Constructing Design Knowledge Built Up On The Kindergarten Education, Meryem Yalcin Oct 2013

Constructing Design Knowledge Built Up On The Kindergarten Education, Meryem Yalcin

Learn X Design Conference Series

This study aims to further the growing body of knowledge about design education with an alternative view; discussing the importance of beginning it at the kindergarten which ideally suits to the approach " develop the creative-thinking skills". In an environment where children" imagines, creates, practices, modifies, recognises, manipulates, shares etc..." knowledge, experiences and objects through play are crucial issues in the design education. Derived from this concern the study brings the argument of advancing and directing early childhood education on the basis of 'basic design issues' such as design principles, conceptualization, 2D/3D spatial allocation and composition more comprehensively which will …

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Flight Skill Proficiency Issues In Instrument Approach Accidents, Richard O. Fanjoy, Julius C. Keller Oct 2013

Flight Skill Proficiency Issues In Instrument Approach Accidents, Richard O. Fanjoy, Julius C. Keller

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

Despite procedural modifications and advanced technology instrumentation, instrument approach phase accidents continue to be an issue in general aviation. This exploratory study details an analysis of instrument approach phase accidents that occurred between 2002 and 2012. Particular attention was focused on instrument proficiency check (IPC) currency for pilots involved in accidents during the approach phase of flight. An analysis suggests that more than half of instrument approach accidents evaluated during this study happened within three and half months of the last IPC. A leading cause of these accidents was failure to control the aircraft. Instrument training issues and potential follow-on …

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Validation Of The Secondary School Admission Test (Ssat) Using Gpa, Psat, And Sat Scores, Meghan L. Kiley, Robert K. Gable Oct 2013

Validation Of The Secondary School Admission Test (Ssat) Using Gpa, Psat, And Sat Scores, Meghan L. Kiley, Robert K. Gable

K-12 Education

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The Echo: October 25, 2013, Taylor University Oct 2013

The Echo: October 25, 2013, Taylor University

2013-2014 (Volume 101)

IU Health to close Upland Pharmacy – Young and uninsured in 2014 – Top five news events of the week – New directions for a lasting legacy – Political science department adds three new classes – Psych club starts the school year strong – In The Loop – From York to your ears – Front desk delicacies – Farewell to Lana Del Rey? – Echoes of Ecuador – Under Pressure at Blackford County Arts Center – Disrespect and neglect – A conspiracy theory – Sex and the pornfields – Drooger nets game-winner on Senior Night – Men’s soccer earns tournament …

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Cal Poly Symphony To Perform Holst's "The Planets" And Works By Vaughan Williams On Nov. 24, Public Affairs Office Oct 2013

Cal Poly Symphony To Perform Holst's "The Planets" And Works By Vaughan Williams On Nov. 24, Public Affairs Office

Press Releases

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Leader Innovation Profile: Assessing The Role Of Leader Sagacity, Cynthia P. Ruppel, Eleanor Lawrence, Leslie C. Tworoger Oct 2013

Leader Innovation Profile: Assessing The Role Of Leader Sagacity, Cynthia P. Ruppel, Eleanor Lawrence, Leslie C. Tworoger

HCBE Faculty Presentations

This action research study examines creativity and innovation at the organizational level of a top management team. This research examines the personality characteristics and behaviors of an executive team that facilitated and fostered creativity and innovation. This study applies Simmons and Sower’s (2012) theory of leader sagacity to frame our understanding of leadership characteristics and behaviors associated with creative and innovative global organizations. The study findings highlight the importance of leadership characteristics and the role of the leader in the design and development of a creative and innovative organizational climate. This study suggests that creativity and innovation at the organizational …

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Marshall University Music Department Presents A Mu Festival Chorus, Showcase Concert, Robert Wray, David Castleberry Oct 2013

Marshall University Music Department Presents A Mu Festival Chorus, Showcase Concert, Robert Wray, David Castleberry

All Performances

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The Tiger Vol. 107 Issue 19 2013-10-25, Clemson University Oct 2013

The Tiger Vol. 107 Issue 19 2013-10-25, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

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Bumps In The Road: An Investigation Of Students’ Decisions Regarding Graduate School, Samantha Wendler Oct 2013

Bumps In The Road: An Investigation Of Students’ Decisions Regarding Graduate School, Samantha Wendler

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

The value of higher education, including graduate education, has been a recent subject of debate. However, economic benefits of advanced degrees have been shown, including higher salary and lower unemployment rates. In general, the benefit of a graduate education seems to outweigh the costs. Despite these benefits, some otherwise prepared individuals choose not to attend graduate school. Others who enroll never complete their degree. We examined characteristics of these groups, including the value they place on graduate education, compared to those who still plan on attending, currently attend, or completed their degree.

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Perceptions Of Elementary Pre-Service Teachers’ Confidence To Teach Mathematics, Nithya N. Iyer, Jen-Ting Wang Oct 2013

Perceptions Of Elementary Pre-Service Teachers’ Confidence To Teach Mathematics, Nithya N. Iyer, Jen-Ting Wang

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

In this study, we examine the perceptions of pre-service teachers’ confidence to teach mathematics. Previous studies have focused on the relationship between mathematics anxiety and teacher efficacy, mathematics anxiety and content knowledge, or teacher efficacy and content knowledge. In order for educational researchers to understand the dynamics of teaching mathematics with confidence, we examine the relationships among all three constructs: mathematics anxiety, teacher efficacy, and content knowledge. Two well-known instruments, Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Beliefs Instrument (MTEBI) and the short version of Mathematics Anxiety Rating Scale (MARS-S), were completed by 117 elementary pre-service teachers at a state college. Along with these …

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The Influence Of Gear Up On Academic Achievement And College Enrollment For Low Ses Learners, Dr. Demetrick Williams Oct 2013

The Influence Of Gear Up On Academic Achievement And College Enrollment For Low Ses Learners, Dr. Demetrick Williams

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

The purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to examine the association between participation in the GEAR UP program with academic achievement and college enrollment for low SES students. The non-experimental design for this quantitative correlation study assessed associations between participation in the GEAR UP program, academic achievement, and college enrollment for low SES students in New Jersey. Archival data was retrieved from NCES and NCCEP on the GEAR UP program and analyzed for the results. The results showed that there is a significant relationship between participation in GEAR UP and college entrance for low SES students, and there is …

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State Exam Scores In Course Grade Calculation: Review Of Current Practice And Some Proposed Guidelines, Zachary B. Warner Oct 2013

State Exam Scores In Course Grade Calculation: Review Of Current Practice And Some Proposed Guidelines, Zachary B. Warner

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

Many states use EOC exams as graduation requirements and some require the inclusion of student EOC exam scores in the calculation of final course grades. This practice has some advantages, including ensuring that student grades reflect state standards. Still, there are many considerations when taking a score from a standardized measure and incorporating it into a classroom grading system. This paper reviews current practice around this issue in several states and highlights the challenges faced by a state, district, or school wishing to combine EOC exam scores and course grades. Guidelines for policymakers are included and educational implications are discussed.

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Mathematics Content Knowledge, Anxiety, And Efficacy Among Traditional And Alternative Certification Elementary School Teachers, Brian R. Evans Oct 2013

Mathematics Content Knowledge, Anxiety, And Efficacy Among Traditional And Alternative Certification Elementary School Teachers, Brian R. Evans

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

The purpose of this study was to understand mathematical content knowledge, anxiety, and efficacy for mathematics elementary school traditional and alternative certification preservice and in-service teachers. The teachers in this study were given mathematics content examinations and mathematics anxiety and efficacy questionnaires in reform-based mathematics methods. Additionally, teachers were required to keep reflective teaching and learning journals throughout the semester. It was found that there were increases in content knowledge and efficacy, but not anxiety levels, over the course of the semester. There were no differences between traditional and alternative certification teachers in content knowledge, anxiety, and efficacy.

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Inquiry-Based Instruction: Cultivating Analytical Habits Of Mind, Kimberly A. Laliberte Oct 2013

Inquiry-Based Instruction: Cultivating Analytical Habits Of Mind, Kimberly A. Laliberte

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

Global competitiveness challenges regarding 21st century workforce skills in STEM-based careers have increased. Strategic interventions for the K-12 educational system are imperative for post-secondary opportunities. This mixed method sequential explanatory, quantitatively dominant study will survey N=300 teachers from urban, suburban and rural RI schools to assess frequency and level of inquiry related to Webb’s depth of knowledge and teacher inquiry self-efficacy. Descriptive and inferential statistics t-test and ANOVA) will be used to analyze the survey responses and teacher demographic data. Three follow-up focus groups will illuminate teacher self-efficacy regarding inquiry. Findings will be of interest to varied …

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Validation Of The Secondary School Admission Test (Ssat) Using Gpa, Psat, And Sat Scores, Meghan L. Kiley, Robert K. Gable Oct 2013

Validation Of The Secondary School Admission Test (Ssat) Using Gpa, Psat, And Sat Scores, Meghan L. Kiley, Robert K. Gable

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

Independent schools use Secondary School Admission Test scores in grade 9 admissions decisions. Six validity research questions examined the relationship of SSAT scores to end of grade 9 GPA, grade 11 PSAT scores, and grade 12 SAT scores. Correlations and multiple regression were used. Strong support was found for the validity of SSAT scores (p

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The Effects Of English Language Arts Instruction Using Multimedia Applications On Grade Three Students’ Reading Comprehension, Attitude Toward Computers, And Attitude Toward School, Mathew Swerdloff, Karen Burke Oct 2013

The Effects Of English Language Arts Instruction Using Multimedia Applications On Grade Three Students’ Reading Comprehension, Attitude Toward Computers, And Attitude Toward School, Mathew Swerdloff, Karen Burke

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of targeted English Language Arts instruction using multimedia applications. Reading comprehension, attitude toward computers, and attitude toward school were measured. The study examined the perceptions, of selected students, of the use of these multimedia applications. A MANOVA revealed that students who participated in the treatment group and received English Language Arts instruction using multimedia applications scored significantly higher than students in the control group. Analysis of the qualitative data revealed three themes that recurred throughout the five interviews. Qualitative and quantitative data were triangulated, and implications for researchers were discussed.

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Graduate Student Perceptions Of Graduate School Preparation For The Workplace, Chelsea Ezzo Oct 2013

Graduate Student Perceptions Of Graduate School Preparation For The Workplace, Chelsea Ezzo

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

Graduate degree–holders occupy critical positions in the workforce. It is imperative that these individuals possess the skills necessary to succeed in their post-graduate positions. This paper discusses a survey of 1,925 employed individuals who completed a graduate degree. Results indicate that, in addition to imparting field specific knowledge, graduate programs are equipping students to perform a wide range of nonacademic skills (e.g., teamwork) deemed valuable in the workplace. However, there are still some areas in which universities could better tailor their graduate programs to align with the responsibilities of the employment sectors that their students will enter upon graduation.

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Perceptions Of Graduate Deans And Graduate Students About Career Knowledge And Opportunities, Cathy Wendler Oct 2013

Perceptions Of Graduate Deans And Graduate Students About Career Knowledge And Opportunities, Cathy Wendler

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

Little is known about what graduate students know about career options or how they gain this knowledge. In this study we examined responses of graduate deans and graduate students regarding the level of knowledge students have about career options before, during, and following graduate school.Results indicate that, in general, graduate deans believe students have limited knowledge of career options. Students report that they receive insufficient, unhelpful, and inaccurate information about possible careers. In addition, the source of career information and types of careers encouraged by faculty are somewhat different depending upon students’ gender, race/ethnicity, and field of study.

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The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy And Persistence In Adult Remedial Education, Carol Holmquist, Robert K. Gable, Felice D. Billups Oct 2013

The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy And Persistence In Adult Remedial Education, Carol Holmquist, Robert K. Gable, Felice D. Billups

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

Persistence in remediation as preparation for higher education continues at less than 50%. Self-efficacy may be a barrier to successful academic preparation. This study at a non-profit adult education site examined a relationship between general self-efficacy and academic self-efficacy and persistence. The survey data (N=75) indicated there was no significant correlation between the demographic characteristics and general self-efficacy, academic confidence, motivation, or persistence, but there was a significant correlation between general self-efficacy and academic confidence (r=.56, r2=.32, p

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Universal Design For Learning In Postsecondary Settings: One Faculty Member’S Journey Toward Making Learning Accessible For All Students, Diana J. Larocco, Deanne Anderson, Maryjo Archambault Oct 2013

Universal Design For Learning In Postsecondary Settings: One Faculty Member’S Journey Toward Making Learning Accessible For All Students, Diana J. Larocco, Deanne Anderson, Maryjo Archambault

NERA Conference Proceedings 2013

This paper presents a description of a project designed to field test a research-developed faculty development series on embedding Universal Design for Learning (CAST, 2011) into curriculum, instruction, and assessment. A description of Goodwin College, where the project was enacted, is presented. Goodwin is a four-year private not-for-profit postsecondary institution with an open admissions process and is similar in many ways to Connecticut’s community colleges. Highlights from and reflections on the journey of translating knowledge and skills gained are offered as examples of how professional development in universal design can affect faculty practice.

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Walking The Walk: An Educator's Perspective From All Views, Lori Desautels Oct 2013

Walking The Walk: An Educator's Perspective From All Views, Lori Desautels

Scholarship and Professional Work – Education

As an education professor, I recently decided it was time to walk the walk of my graduate and undergraduate students. I was ready to experience what happens when the educational neuroscience and the social and emotional disciplines meet head-on with real-life challenges and opportunities. So, while continuing with my courses at the University, I became a fifth grade co-teacher, joining an incredible group of educators from Washington Township, a large public school district in Indianapolis.

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