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Diversity Informed Practices For Effective Family And School Communication, Shanda Jones, Joyce Patton, Tiffani Richardson

Instructional Modules for Professional learning Responding to Opportunities and Valuing Educators (IMPROVE)

This module is designed to encourage teachers to examine their own perceptions of poverty and how these perceptions can influence and impact the degree and quality of parent communication. The module is self-paced and presents teachers with a variety of perspectives and resources to appeal to multiple learning modalities. As teachers increase their knowledge base about perceptions of poverty and family communication they will begin to bridge the home/school communication gap and improve student outcomes.

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From College To Career: Do You Know How To Behave? Impact Of Instructional Practices On Soft-Skill Competencies, Robbya R. Green-Weir

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Background: Soft-skill competencies are essential for successful careers. However, recent graduates lack in soft skill development. The reason may be because there is no set list of soft skills. Soft skills are subjective and poorly defined in Health Administration and competency models are not defined in terms of attitudes, behaviors, or dispositions for training and development of students.

Purpose: Provides a platform for health administrators to define soft skills more clearly by drawing on research conducted by the Healthcare Leadership Alliance [HLA]. This research also examines health administration programs to gain a better understanding of why graduates lack soft skills. …

Review Of The Book Homesteading The Plains: Toward A New History, Peter A. Kindle

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Review of the book Homesteading the Plains: Toward a New History

Towards A Social Justice Agenda: Intimate Partner Violence Among Rural, African American Women, Shani Collins Woods

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

The social work profession is rooted in community-based work that seeks to eradicate social injustice everywhere. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global phenomenon which impacts women from diverse socio-economic and racial/ethnic backgrounds. It involves power and control, economic abuse, and physical and sexual violence. When compared to other racial and ethnic groups, African American women are likelier to experience physical violence, rape, and homicide. Intimate partner violence among African American women is a social justice issue.

When compared to other racial and ethnic groups, rural and/or low-income African American women are likelier to experience IPV. They are also likelier …

Holistic Approach To Addressing Community Needs In Rural Communities, Ebony L. Hall Lang, Stephanie J. Hamm, Nathalie P. Jones

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

The purpose of this study was to assess health of a rural Texas community in efforts to better understand and develop a plan of action for developing community intervention for increasing availability of human resources. Researchers asked various questions to understand the availability and accessibility of resources within a rural community using a community needs assessment approach. Participants were recruited by the researchers directly within the community using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. The sample size included 361 participants in a rural community. The overall quality of life for the rural participants was slightly lower than what researchers considered to …

Mental Health Advocacy: Building An Interdisciplinary Program For Agriculture Professionals, Abby E. Blankenship, Erica E. Nason, Olivia Hayes, Sebastian Bliss

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

The suicide rate among agriculturalists is 3.5 times higher than the general population. A number of external factors related to the farming and veterinary work put individuals in agricultural populations at risk for poor mental health outcomes, including economic variables (e.g. tariffs, market prices), environmental factors affecting yield (e.g. drought, pests), and exposure to difficult or traumatic life events (e.g., mistreatment of animals, loss of crop). Rural values including self-reliance, work orientation, and individualism combined with logistical and systemic barriers to competent behavioral health care further increase risk. Project GROW (Generating Resilience in Our Workforce) is a multifaceted full semester …

Use Of Intentional Play On Emotional Self-Regulation In Children With Trauma Histories, Erin Sullivan

OT Student Capstones

The purpose of this Capstone research project was to examine the impact of intentional play as a means to increase emotional self-regulation skills in children with traumatic histories and explore how Occupational therapists (OTs) can use such strategies while working with this population. The research was conducted at an emergency children’s shelter and consisted of an educational component for staff and direct contact with the children. Eight staff members participated, and data was gathered on 22 children (N=22) over a span of five weeks. An outcome measurement adapted from the Short Child Occupational Profile (citation needed) was used to obtain …

Principles Of Sociology, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

Basic concepts and principles in sociology as they are used to examine patterned and recurrent forms of social behavior will be studied.

Social Statistics Ii, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This course continues the introduction to basic statistical reasoning, practices, and procedures that began in SOCI 203 Social Statistics I. We will cover topics such as descriptive statistics, statistical null- hypothesis testing, chi-square tests, independent and dependent samples t-test, correlational analysis, and one-way and two-way analysis of variance. We will also learn how to perform these statistical tests using the statistical computing software program SPSS. Throughout the course, we will emphasize the value that statistical analysis offers to our attempts to address real-world social problems.

Research Methods I, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This course reviews the design and implementation of empirical research in sociology with an emphasis on mixed-methods research, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. This course examines the logic of social inquiry and the uses and problems of various research designs and methods of data collection. This course also provides background necessary to evaluate research in social science, experience in conducting sociological research, and an introduction to data analysis. Particular emphasis is on analysis of available secondary data, survey data, and interview data. An overarching objective of this course is to provide students with the skills and perspective …

Social Research Methods Ii, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

The objective of this course is to provide students a solid grounding in the application of the core concepts and skills required to conduct social research. General topics covered will include the following: The Theoretical and Methodological Foundations of Social Science • Conceptualization, Operationalization, Measurement and Interpretation • Research Design • Designing a Research Project • Quantitative Data Gathering Techniques and Analysis • Qualitative Data Gathering Techniques and Analysis • Mixed-Methods Approaches and Triangulation • Research ethics An overarching objective of this course is to provide students with the skills and perspective needed to enter the job market as an …

Human Behavior And Social Environment Ii, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

This course is the second in a two-course sequence. Students continue to examine empirically based theories and knowledge related to interaction with the environment, from a strengths and empowerment perspective. Building on knowledge gained in SOWK 310 Human Behavior I, the population focused on young adults, adults, and the elderly and their relationships between systems of various sizes (family, groups, communities, and organizations). The emphasis is on theories and knowledge of biological, sociological, cultural, psychological, and spiritual and the ways these systems promote or deter people from maintaining or achieving health and well-being.

Social Work With Individuals, North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University

Open Educational Resources Syllabus Review

In this course, students are introduced to the mission, philosophy, values, and ethics of the social work profession which will inform their practice with all client systems. The specific focus of this course is direct practice with individuals. Thus, students will learn competencies in interviewing and interpersonal helping skills; conducting psychosocial assessments; selecting appropriate intervention approaches based on client goals, problems, and strengths; and implementing those interventions. Students will acquire beginning competency in the following intervention approaches: problem solving approach, cognitive-behavioral approach, solution-focused approach, and motivational interviewing. Students will also develop beginning competency in the evaluation of practice in relation …

An Educational Intervention To Increase Emergency Department Nurse’S Knowledge And Confidence In Recognizing Victims Of Human Trafficking, Kelly A. Cummings

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Abstract

Objective/Purpose: To provide an educational intervention to Registered Nurses (RNs) in the Emergency Department (ED) to increase their knowledge and confidence in recognizing/identifying victims of human trafficking (HT).

Methods: A quantitative study using a presurvey, pretest-posttest design to collect information on ED RNs knowledge, awareness and confidence in identifying HT victims. The study used a ten-question survey and ten-question pre and post-test, developed in collaboration with other researchers, based on the evidence identified in the literature.

Results: The paired sample t test results did not show a statistically significant change from pretest to posttest mean scores (t = -1.797, …

Exploring Lived Experiences Of University Students Attending A Residential University In The Midwest Who Have Moved Home As A Result Of Covid-19, Hendrika B. Schoon

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

College students’ stress levels and mental health problems continue to rise (Acharya, Collins, & Jin, 2016; Galatzer-Levy & Bonanno, 2013; Gallagher, 2009; Gallagher, 2012; Giamos, Lee, Suleiman, Stuart, & Chen, 2017; Li 2018; Ketchen-Lipson, Gaddis, Heinze, & Eisenberg, 2015; Shepherd & Edleman, 2009; Wood, 2012). Social support experienced in a residential university setting mitigates the negative impact of these dynamics on student success, health, and retention (Bland, Melton, Welle, & Bigham, 2012; Buote, 2007; Gosnell, 2019; Nicpon et al., 2006; Watkins & Hill, 2016). However, in mid-March 2020, a major disruptor in the form of an outbreak of COVID-19 (a …

The Undergraduate Review, Volume Xv, Reviewers

Undergraduate Review

No abstract provided.

Modeling Interactions Between Brain Function, Diet Adherence Behaviors, And Weight Loss Success, Amanda N. Szabo-Reed, Laura E. Martin, Jinxiang Hu, Hung-Wen Yeh, Joshua Powell, Rebecca J. Lepping, Trisha M. Patrician, Florance J. Breslin, Joseph E. Donnelly, Cary R. Savage

Center for Brain, Biology, and Behavior: Faculty Publications

Summary

Introduction: Obesity is linked to altered activation in reward and control brain cir-cuitry; however, the associated brain activity related to successful or unsuccessful weight loss (WL) is unclear.

Methods: Adults with obesity (N = 75) completed a baseline functional magnetic res-onance imaging (fMRI) scan before entering a WL intervention (ie,3-month diet and physical activity [PA] program). We conducted an exploratory analysis to identify the contributions of baseline brain activation, adherence behavior patterns, and the asso-ciated connections to WL at the conclusion of a 3-month WL intervention. Food cue-reactivity brain regions were functionally identified using fMRI to index brain activation …

A Longitudinal Examination Of Peer Victimization On Depressive Symptoms Among Asian American School‑Aged Youth, Prerna G. Arora, Lorey A. Wheeler, Sycarah Fisher, Marymilt Restituyo, Jessica Barnes‑Najor

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Faculty Publications

The current study sought to examine the prospective relationship of peer victimization on changes in Asian American youth’s depressive symptoms during early adolescence, a crucial period for the development of depression and engagement in peer victimization among youth. Further, as guided by cultural–ecological frameworks, the current study also sought to examine the role of school-based peer support and gender as moderators on the relationship between peer victimization and depressive symptoms among this understudied population. Participants included Asian American youth (N = 232; M age = 12.96, SD = 1.40; 51% girls) who completed questionnaires in the school context. Data …

Student Profiles Early Class Survey, Christopher F. Bauer

Student Work Products

WELCOME to WINDOWS on the INQUIRY CLASSROOM!

You have landed on a piece of a National Science Foundation Project (DUE 1245730) directed by Professor Chris Bauer, Chemistry Department, University of New Hampshire. This is one part of a completely documented inquiry-based university science course called “Fire & Ice” which explores the nature of heat and temperature. There are multiple video perspectives and commentary from instructors and students, and documents of all course materials (agenda, instructions, student work). It’s too complicated to explain here. Take a look at the user orientation document at this link.

2020-2021 Graduate Catalog, Wku Graduate School

Graduate School

Graduate School catalog regarding admissions, curriculum and policies.

The Impact Of A High School Theatre Arts Program On Students’ Academic And Non-Academic Learning Outcomes: A Case Study, Grant H. Goble

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Research suggests that theatre arts participation benefits students’ academic and non-academic learning outcomes. The purpose of this single case study was to explore the impact of a theatre arts program on academic and non-academic for high school students by addressing the following overarching research question: How does student participation in a theatre arts program impact students’ learning outcomes? The subquestions are: (a) how do students describe the impact of a theatre arts program in relation to academic learning outcomes?, (b) how do students describe the impact of a theatre arts program in relation to non-academic learning outcomes? The study follows …

“The Gates Are Closed Here”: A Mixed Methods Study Examining The Lived Experiences Of Black South African Township Youth, Jason St. Mary

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

South African Black township youth encounter immense risks within their environment, with little opportunity for perceived success. The Langa Township, the oldest established segregated community in Cape Town, South Africa, is enveloped in massive unemployment rates, substantial poverty, and violent gangsterism. Extensive literature exists in North America on the relationship between positive youth development (PYD) and successful outcomes for young individuals, although there is limited research examining the framework in an international context. Due to historical oppression forced on South African youth, postcolonial theory provides a critical foundational component to PYD in the study. This mixed methods study examined the …

Murray Excellence In Scholarship Lecture At Duquesne Law School On March 21, 2019, James Forman Jr.

Duquesne Law Review

No abstract provided.

Conceptual Art In Prison, Portland State University Art And Social Practice

Conceptual Art in Prison

Conceptual Art in Prison documents three years of collaborations between incarcerated artists at Columbia River Correctional Institution, and students in the Portland State University Art and Social Practice Program. Contributors include Harrell Fletcher, Roshani Thakore, Anupam Singh, Richard Lundquist, Jetcet, Anke Schüttler, Ben Hall, Spencer Byrne-Seres, Jacob Diepenbrock, Tom Price, Mark Arnold, Artist Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr., Queaz Otti, Armon Poostpasand, Salty Xi Jie Ng, David “Homer” Edmunds, Robert “Flex” Gibson, Jason Melcado, Joshua “Lone Wolf” Tonkin, Michael “HM” Lovett, Carlos Cotto, Larry Loftin, Joseph Rosenberger, Richard Sanders, Sam McKever, Edgar Perez, Alec Gonzales, TJ Harris, Shawn Ashley Camp, and …

Aging In Place: Causes And Importance Of Fall Prevention Education, Molly Banks, Danielle Halstead, Mariah Leroux

Critically Appraised Topics

Falls are a significant concern for older community-dwelling adults’ ability to age in place, specifically those who aged 60 and older. Many factors contribute to the risk of falls in older adults that need to be addressed by health care facilities, home health providers, and caretakers. Occupational therapy has a role to educate older adults, as well as health care providers on how to prevent the risk factors of older adults and falls. The purpose of this CAT is to take a deeper look at why this population has so many falls and examine the research addressing education and risk …

Student Peer Feedback And Assessment In Higher Education, Niall Hanlon, Denise Murray, Eugen Niculae

Practitioner Research Projects

No abstract provided.

Urinformed Fall 2020, Urinformed

URInformed: The URI Employees' Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Black Women At Bsu: A Qualitative Study Of Relationship- Building Challenges At A Predominantly White Institution, Erica Devonish, Amanda Meritus

Undergraduate Review

This study sought to better understand the challenges of relationship formation as perceived by black, female students at Bridgewater State University (BSU). In particular, the study sought to understand what specific challenges black women at BSU experience in forming relationships with professors and with their peers in friendships and romantic relationships; whether these challenges have changed over time; and whether these challenges are similar to or different from those faced by the subjects other researchers have studied. The research will be useful to students, faculty, and the administrators at BSU and can be used to inform these groups about the …

Public Perceptions Of Police Interactions With Juveniles, Jillian Orr

Undergraduate Review

While previous research shows how different people respond differently to situations regarding police use of force on juveniles (Michael Brown, Tamir Rice) this paper delves into what aspect each person has that influences the way individuals feel police officers should respond to a juvenile suspect. I surveyed a group of about 300 people and asked them to give their responses to a vignette in which they were the acting police officer. Then, I analyzed the public opinion results through the lens of authoritarianism and compared them to the variables of age, gender, employment, and education. This study would have benefited …

Mentor And Mentee Ratings: Are They The Same Or Different?, Brooke Zarotny

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Mentoring is the pairing of two people where the mentor is meant to be a role model and companion for the mentee in the mentee’s area of struggle or deficit. These relationships are meant to be support systems that encourage positive outcomes in youth through frequent meetings between youth and older volunteers. Participants in this project were undergraduate students (i.e., mentors) and middle-school students (i.e., mentees) attending an alternative school in the east south-central region of the United States. The purpose of this school-based case study was to examine the experiences of five mentor and mentee pairs through weekly survey …