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Mindfulness And Well-Being: A Mixed Methods Study Of Bilingual Guided Meditation In Higher Education, Chieh Li, Qinghong Ann Cai, Simone Elias, Linda Wilson-Jones

Journal of Research Initiatives

This mixed-methods study investigated the acceptability and outcomes of a mindful approach to teaching a foreign language in higher education institutions. The approach included Bilingual Guided Meditation (BGM^®) in the classroom to reduce students’ anxiety and foster a positive mindset. The BGM program combines bilingual positive suggestions with guided meditation and relaxing background music. Results indicated that the BGM may reduce anxiety and can improve academic performance.

Meditation: A Balance Of Human And Social Growth In Education, Edward Cromarty

Journal of Research Initiatives

This best practice article explores meditation as a holistic method of nurturing the balanced integration of human and social development in educational environments. It inquiries into the meaning of meditation and considers a dilemma that exists between the holistic meditation practices of its traditional religious and yogic practitioners, and recent academic studies of meditation in educational contexts which often seek scientific explanations focusing on quantitative studies for utilitarian and institutional purposes. In performing the research, this article examines the writings and Dharma talks of two world-renowned Buddhist monks and meditation experts about the practice and purpose of meditation. The article …

Leadership Theories And United States Demographic Shifts: Responsiveness In The Workplace, Sherry H. Latten, Jonathan Perez

Journal of Research Initiatives

As the United States becomes increasingly more diverse, it is imperative that organizations consider the implications of their leadership pipeline. Given the differences that can exist by social identity groups in experiences, values, interests, and communications, it raises a question about the responsiveness of current leadership theories to the changing demographics. This article explores the responsiveness of transformational leadership, authentic leadership, and leader-member exchange (LMX) theory to the demographic changes as a means of helping organizations consider how existing leadership norms and theories need to be expanded to encompass the future population of leaders across race, sex, and age.

Relationships Between Cognitive Engagement And Self-Efficacy For High School Students Who Participate In Service-Learning, Ceola Ross Baber, Paula E. Faulkner, Dana Lyles

Journal of Research Initiatives

The purpose of this explanatory quantitative case study was to examine the relationship between service-learning, cognitive engagement, and self-efficacy for high school students. The study was conducted at a high school located in North Carolina. Fifty-one students in grades 10 to 12 participated in the study. All students in the study had participated in at least one service-learning activity prior to the study. Data was collected using the Service-Learning, Cognitive Engagement, and Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SLCESEQ) which included items from (a) the Control and Relevance of Schoolwork subscale of the Student Engagement Instrument to measure cognitive engagement and (b) the General …

Language Diversity In The Greek Educational System: Promoting Multilingual Classroom Policies, Xanthippi Foulidi, Marianthi Oikonomakou, Evangelos C. Papakitsos

Journal of Research Initiatives

This study focuses on the position of mother languages in Greek education at the level of educational policy, demonstrating the necessity of their further emergence based on modern scientific findings on the benefits of bilingualism. Through an effort to record a set of obstacles that make it difficult for them to join the curriculum, a framework is proposed to be used for the language repertoire of all pupils, so that their rights are respected in practice and their linguistic richness serves as a source of enrichment for the whole population. The implementation of practices that could enhance the free and …

Distributed Leadership: Theorizing A Mindful Engagement Component, Arij Rached, Simone Elias

Journal of Research Initiatives

The distributive leader cannot influence organizational performance without taking into consideration the capabilities of team members to achieve a common goal (McIntyre, 2003; Harris, 2003). To leverage the capabilities of teams, distributive leaders need to be mindfully attentive in establishing a collective interpretation of the current organizational situation. However, establishing a collective interpretation may not be effective if distributive leaders do not initially consider the importance of creating group learning environments to engage diverse group members (Ashford & DeRue, 2012). The purpose of this integrative literature review is to explore theoretical and empirical research examining the potential of mindful engagement …

Gender Roles In The United States, Robert Bush

Student Works

Can men and women be separate but equal? In our modern society, equality of the sexes is generally accepted as a fact. However, according to Separate Spheres Ideology, women and men have different spaces in society where they fit best. This ideology traditionally says that women belong in the home and in situations involving child care, while men are better suited for the workplace (Miller & Borgida, 2016). Can men and women be expected to fulfill separate roles in society and still be treated as equals? What positive or negative effects do gender roles have on individuals and organizations? Are …

أساليب التفكير والتعلم السائدة في ضوء المستوى التحصيلي والتخصص الأكاديمي لدى طلبة جامعة القدس المفتوحة/طولكرم, زياد بركات

Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies البلقاء للبحوث والدراسات

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى التعرف إلى أساليب التعلم والتفكير الأكثر شيوعاً لدى طلبة جامعة القدس المفتوحة / فرع طولكرم في ضوء متغيرات : الجنس ، والتخصص ، والتحصيل والمستوى الدراسي ، لهذا الغرض أعد الباحث مقياساً أساليب التفكير مكونا من (45) فقرة موزعة إلى (5) مجالات ، يمثل كل منها أسلوبا محددا للتفكير والتعلم ، وهي : التركيبي (7) فقرات ، والمثالي 12) فقرة ، والعملي (8) فقرات ، والتحليلي (10) فقرات ، والواقعي (8) فقرات . تكونت عينة الدراسة من (222) طالبا طالبة من طلبة جامعة القدس المفتوحة . وبعد تحليل البيانات باستخدام المعالجات الإحصائية اللازمة ، وهي اختبار …

درجة امتلاك معلمي المرحلة الأساسية الأولى للكفايات التدريسية من وجهة نظر مديري المدارس ومشرفي المرحلة في إقليم جنوب الأردن وفقاً لمعايير الجودة الشاملة, خالد عبد الوهاب الزيديين, عبد السلام يوسف الجعافرة

Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies البلقاء للبحوث والدراسات

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى درجة امتلاك معلمي المرحلة الأساسية الأولى للكفايات التدريسية من وجهة نظر مديري المدارس ومشرفي المرحلة في إقليم جنوب الأردن وفقا لمعايير الجودة الشاملة، ومعرفة الفروق في درجة امتلاك المعلمين للكفايات التدريسية من وجهة نظر المديرين والمشرفين. تكونت عينة الدراسة من (148) مديرا ومشرفا، منهم (127) مديرا و(21) مشرفا، في الفصل الدراسي الثاني من العام الدراسي (2013-2014)، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة استخدم الباحثان المنهج الوصفي، ولجمع البيانات والمعلومات استخدمت استبانة مكونة من (63) فقرة موزعة على سبعة مجالات: التخطيط، وإدارة الصف، والعلاقات الإنسانية، وتنمية التفكير، وتكنولوجيا التعليم، والتقويم، وتطوير المنهاج. وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن تقديرات مديري المدارس ومشرفي …

دوافع المشاركة في الأنشطة الرياضية التنافسية لبعض الألعاب الجماعية عند طلبة جامعة عمان الأهلية, محمد خليفة مبيضين

Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies البلقاء للبحوث والدراسات

هدفت هذه الدراسة التعرف إلى دوافع المشاركة في الأنشطة الرياضية التنافسية للألعاب الجماعية عند طلبة جامعة عمان الأهلية ، ومعرفة الفروق في هذه الدوافع تبعاً لمتغير الجنس واللعبة والممارسات وسنوات الخبرة. وتكونت عينة الدراسة من 100 طالب وطالبة تم اختيارهم بالطريقة العشوائية من الطلبة المشاركين بدوري كليات الجامعة في ألعاب كرة القدم والسلة والطائرة ، وتم استخدام مقياس جل (1983-Gill) للدافعية ، المكون من أربعة مجالات هي : الشخصي والاجتماعي والفني والنفسي، وتمثله 30 فقرة . ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم استخدام المتوسطات الحسابية والانحرافات المعيارية واختبار ت واختبار تحليل التباين الأحادي . وأشارت نتائج الدراسة إلى أن دوافع المشاركة في …

Engaging Parents Of Children With Mild Bilateral Or Unilateral Hearing Loss: Counseling Considerations, Karen F. Munoz, Clarissa W. Ong, Michael P. Twohig

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

A notable percentage of children identified with hearing loss through newborn hearing screening have mild bilateral or unilateral hearing loss (MB/UHL). Caregivers’ appropriately strong emotions, fears, and personal struggles may inadvertently interfere with their engagement with audiologists and other professionals, as well as adherence to jointly determined intervention protocols. Researchers have shown variable outcomes for children with MB/UHL, counseling that includes addressing emotional and cognitive factors is essential for effectively engaging parents. The aim of this article is to describe counseling attributes and strategies that providers can incorporate when working with parents of children with MB/UHL to improve parent engagement …

Social Validity Of Technology Assisted Spoken Language Intervention For Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing Children, Sandra Grether Phd, Lisa L. Hunter Phd, Robert C. Gibler M.A., Susan Wiley, Bethany Wysocki Au.D., Rajvi Desai Msw, Jareen Meinzen-Derr

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

Children who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) are at-risk for language delays and associated developmental challenges that impact academic, social, and communication skills. Technology Assisted Language Intervention (TALI) is a novel approach that focuses on using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) as an intervention for children who are DHH. Results from a recent pilot study suggested that TALI may be a viable approach for enhancing spoken language and communication. In this study, we examined the social validity of TALI using interviews and focus groups. We collected qualitative data from parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children who are DHH to …

The Journal Of Early Hearing Detection And Intervention: Volume 4 Issue 3 Pages 1-118

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

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Can We Actually Improve Resident Wellness? Pilot Data From A Longitudinal Wellness Curriculum For Emergency Medicine Residents, Anne M. Messman, Claire Min-Venditti, Elizebeth Dubey, Brian Reed, Hanhan Zhang, Hafez Bazzi, James Paxton

Journal of Wellness

Objectives/Background: The wellness of resident physicians, particularly in emergency medicine with its high rate of burnout, has become of paramount importance to residency programs. This study aims to evaluate the effects of the implementation of an evidence-based wellness curriculum on self-reported resident wellness across three emergency medicine residency programs.

Methods: This is a prospective, interventional study of the impact of a well-defined, longitudinal wellness curriculum administered to all categorical residents in three emergency medicine residency programs. Anonymous surveys incorporating the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) were administered before and after implementation of the …

Medical Aid For Children Without Parental Consent, W. K. Archibald

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Authority Of Game Wardens To Search Automobiles Without A Warrant, Thomas S. Smith

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Judicial Fate Of Legislative Attempts To Maintain School Segregation, Samuel A. Anderson

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Whence Come These Sinews, John R. Brown

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Problem Of The Child Witness, Richard V. Thomas

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Photography And The Right Of Privacy, Donald L. Jensen

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Some Suggestions For The Development Of Correction Programs In Wyoming, E. K. Nelson, Jr.

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Adminstrative Problems Relating To Adoption, Merle B. Case

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The 1951 Juvenile Court Law Of Wyoming, Brooke Wunnicke

Wyoming Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Veterans Returning From Combat: Impact On Social Reintegration, Rod Van Pelt

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition frequently observed in soldiers and veterans.The reintegration of veterans returning from combat is a challenge that state and federal administrations, as well as civilian structures and workplaces, face routinely. Despite PTSD being a public health issue with a socioeconomic impact, non-scholarly debate is the primary source of information on the non-medical burden of PTSD. The majority of scholarly evidence focuses on PTSD primarily as a medical condition, including when addressing the problem from a socioeconomic standpoint. In fact, most of the recent scholarly evidence points to specific areas of PTSD, such …

Explicitation Vs. Implicitation: Discourse Markersin English-Into-Arabic Translation, Mohammed Farghal, Abdullah Samateh

Al-Balqa Journal for Research and Studies البلقاء للبحوث والدراسات

The present paper aims to examine Blum-Kulka’s (1986) claim that cases of explicitation in the target text (TT) correspond to cases of implicitation in the source text (ST). A corpus of three discourse markers (DMs) in an Arabic translation is examined against the DMs in the English ST. The findings show that there are three types of correspondence in DMs: explicitation to explicitation, explicitation to implicitation, and explicitation to zero equivalents. The paper concludes that the syndetic nature of Arabic discourse, unlike the asyndetic nature of its English counterpart, accounts for the presence of several cases of DMs which do …

My Search For The Meaning Behind My Teaching, Jennifer Giangrego

Master of Arts in English Plan II Graduate Projects

This portfolio addresses one instructor's journey in aligning theory with practice in the composition classroom.

News You Can Use: Beating The Holiday Blues, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

UM Counseling Center director offers tips for avoiding loneliness, depression

School Of Culinary Arts & Food Technology, Technological University Dublin Newsletter: Winter, 2019, James Murphy

Articles

The School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology, TU Dublin, Winter Newsletter captured the many events, research, awards, significant contributions and special civic and community activities which the students and staff members of the school have successfully completed up to the Winter period of 2019. The successful completion of these activities would not be possible without the active and on-going support of the 'INSPIRED' friends of Culinary Arts (school supporters) and our school's industry association supporters.

Does Talking To Your Pet Mean You're Smarter?, Harold Herzog

Herzog - Companion Animal Issues

The claim that talking to one's pet is a sign of intelligence is a classic example of Fake News. The two studies that appear to have prompted media stories linking intelligence to talking to one's pets did not find any such link.

The Effects Of Social Messaging On Students’ Learning And Intrinsic Motivation In Peer Assessment, Lan Li, Fei Gao, Shuqing Guo

Visual Communications and Technology Education Faculty Publications

This study aims to gain a better understanding of how the newly arisen social messaging may impact the practice of peer assessment. Seventy-nine ESL (English as Second Language) students reviewed each other’s English essays in three peer assessment groups: a three-member group using wiki (wiki group), a three-member group using social messaging (small messaging group), and a six-member group using social messaging (big messaging group). Data analysis suggested that peer assessment facilitated by social messaging can be at least of the same effectiveness as wiki-facilitated peer assessment on ESL students’ writing skills and intrinsic motivation. In addition, the findings indicated …