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Planning And Instruction Of Social Emotional Learning In Elementary Art Education, Jonathan Daniel Juravich

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Educators, parents, and researchers uphold that intentional social emotional learning (SEL) can positively benefit student well-being, especially when the learning is integrated into all educational content areas. The problem under study was that though research has highlighted the connection between SEL and visual art education, how teachers intentionally plan for and implement an SEL-integrated art curriculum was not well researched. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how elementary visual art educators in a midwestern state, with both visual art and SEL standards, intentionally plan for and implement an SEL-integrated art curriculum. This study was grounded in …

Leveraging Social Practices In The 11th Grade American Literature Classroom: Video Games As Texts, Alora Moser

Dissertations

This quasi-experimental study explores the effectiveness of using a video game as a text in high school narrative instruction, testing Lave and Wenger’s (1991) situated learning theory, which posits that learning is a by-product of social interaction. This study seeks to bridge the gap between literacy practices at home and in school (Beavis, 2014; Ladson-Billings, 1995), effectively acknowledging students’ cultural capital, including multiliteracies (New London Group, 1996) and affinity spaces (Gee, 2013) in privileged academic settings such as the Georgia Milestones American Literature End of Course assessment. 11^th grade American literature students in a suburban Georgia high school were …

Evaluating The Inclusion Of Evidence-Based Reading Practices In First-Grade Curricula: The Role Of District Size, Matthew J. Lembo

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Abstract

This dissertation investigated the extent to which five dependent variables were included in the first-grade reading curriculum and whether district size played a role in their inclusion. This study’s mixed-methods approach incorporated descriptive statistics, histograms, confidence intervals, and chi-squared analyses to assess curriculum patterns across small, medium, and large districts. The research also explored the relationship between district size and the consistent inclusion of key instructional variables related to the science of reading. Findings suggest that, although not statistically significant, district size plays a potential and has a consistent role in the implementation of these five variables. Medium-sized districts …

In The Eye Of Ai: Conspiracies Of Facial Recognition Software, Kira Courtois, Rachel M. Schneider, Carleigh J. Davis

English and Technical Communication Faculty Research & Creative Works

The intersections of power and conspiracy rhetorics represent complexities for scholars who seek to understand social engagement and its various discursive properties. Our study addresses these complexities through the lens of facial recognition technology (FRT), analyzing how conversations on the platform X (formerly Twitter) surrounding FRT mirror discourse in other places that have been called conspiracy theories. By gathering Tweets that contain discourse about FRT and coding them using features synthesized from previous literature, we work to understand the ways that populations express valid feelings of disenfranchisement through traditionally conspiratorial rhetorical tropes. Our results highlight the importance of traditionally conspiratorial …

Inclusiveness Of English As A Second Language Nursing Students In The Academic Setting, Bahgat Youwakeem

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This study explored the perceptions of English as a Second Language (ESL) nursing students regarding inclusiveness in nursing programs in the southern United States. The problem addressed is the limited research on how ESL nursing students perceive inclusiveness in academic environments, particularly in the Southern States, where diversity is increasing. Previous studies have focused on the general challenges faced by ESL students, but few have examined their specific perceptions of inclusivity in nursing programs. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study, guided by Whannell and Whannell’s identity theory, was to gain insights into ESL nursing students' lived experiences of inclusiveness. …

Staff Education Project For Adult Icu Nurses, Hani Ayyad

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This staff education project is a crucial initiative designed to enhance nursing knowledge and skills in the care of central lines. Its overarching goal is to reduce the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in a teaching hospital. Given that CLABSIs are a major concern in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), due to higher morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures, this project is very important. My goal was to fill these gaps by providing a comprehensive staff education program addressing this critical issue. The evidence-based practice question (EBP) guiding this Doctor of Nursing Project (DNP) project was: Does the Staff Education …

A Boring Supper: Looking Less Hard For Meaning In The Montana Constitution, Ben Mckee

Montana Law Review

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Lived Experiences Of Low-Income African American Burn Survivors In Greater Washington, Dc, Angela White

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Burn injuries are wounds that affect the skin and other organic tissue, categorized according to the mechanism of injury and brought on by heat, electricity, chemicals, fire, or flames. In the United States, researchers have shown that race and other healthcare inequalities lead to increased burn injuries among African Americans but have yet to explore their lived experiences after sustaining these injuries. This phenomenological study explored perceptions and understanding of the manifestation of burn injuries of seven African American burn survivors. Participants were recruited in health services public waiting areas, community storefronts, mailers, and on Facebook. Data were collected via …

A Corpus-Based Analysis Of The Verbs Rise And Raise, Donjete Latifaj, Nazlije Latifaj

UBT International Conference

The aim of this research was to explore the differences in the usage of the verbs "rise" and "raise" in their verb forms. This is a corpus-based study, conducted through both qualitative and quantitative methods, to provide a comprehensive analysis. The findings of this research were extracted from two major linguistic resources: the British National Corpus and the Corpus of Contemporary American English. Additionally, thirty third-year students participated in an online survey where they were tested on their ability to correctly choose between the two verbs. The study revealed that "rise" is used more frequently than "raise," highlighting a notable …

The Impact Of Structured Debates On Developing Speaking Proficiency In English Language Learners: A Case Study With 2nd Year Students In The Course Of English Language Skills 4, Trendeline Haliti

UBT International Conference

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of debates as a pedagogical tool in English language education. This study investigates the impact of structured debates on developing speaking proficiency in English language learners, specifically focusing on second-year students enrolled in the course "English Language Skills 4." Utilizing the Lincoln-Douglas format, the research examines how debates enhance fluency, accuracy, and linguistic complexity in speaking and not only. Data collection methods included direct observation during the debates and analysis of reflection letters written by the students post-debate. These reflection letters provided insights into the students' perceptions of how participating in the debate affected …

Case Study: Creativity And Innovation In Graphic Design, Arberesha Hoxha

UBT International Conference

Design communicates thoughts, ideas, emotions, and narratives in a universal language. Cultural differences, however, have a big impact on how people view and understand design. Storytelling, usability, aesthetics, and symbolism are all impacted by the intricate relationships between culture and design. In a world growing more interconnected by the day, it is critical to recognize and comprehend the impact of cultural subtleties on design. Through the lens of cultural aesthetics, design is assessed. These aesthetics consist of fashion trends, color palettes, and design elements that are representative of specific civilizations. Aspects of design frequently have rich cultural meaning and symbolism. …

Evolution In Time. The Confrontation Between Artificial Intelligence And Literature., Votim Hanoli, Nikoleta Dimashi Kallco

UBT International Conference

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now widely used in all areas of human activity. It has not only facilitated the search in such an infinite amount of information, but has also fundamentally changed the way today's man perceives the universe, the understanding of human speech since 1956 when John McCarthy coined the term "artificial intelligence". Artificial intelligence is realized by studying human brain patterns and analyzing the cognitive process. So while the most famous science fiction books and movies tend to portray artificial intelligence in the form of alla-human robots, artificial intelligence is simply computer code running in a computer program. …

Director-Dramaturg And Director-Actor Relationship In Theatre, Fiona Gllavica

UBT International Conference

The research object in this paper is the symbiotic relationship between the stage director and the playwright, as well as the stage director and the actor in the theater. The genesis of theater, has its roots in religion and ritual. Since the Antiquity, the actresses through their stage appearances, has introduced the world of gods and people, showing different dilemmas, but not offering solutions for them. Debates on society, presented through theatrical works, in front of the public, in different periods of time, are still debatable. Theatrical art, stage art, uses the word and body language to convey the message …

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Teaching Medical English, Esmeralda Sherko, Elsa Zela

UBT International Conference

Cosmopolitanism and globalization are reshaping societies worldwide. As English is the lingua franca nowadays it is necessary to deepen and shape the knowledge of professionals of different fields so that they adapt culturally, linguistically and professionally in any environment. One of the sectors mostly involved is the healthcare system, as it is multinational and multilingual. So, the need to teach Medical English arises and is a must for any student involved in medical related fields. Medical terminology also encompasses words of Greek and Latin origin, neoclassical compounds; thus, it is consistent and uniform across many languages throughout the world. Students …

Artificial Intelligence Implementation In Project Management, Besnik Skenderi, Diamanta Skenderi

UBT International Conference

In the modern business landscape, nearly a quarter of global economic activities are conducted through projects, yet around 35% of them fail to meet their goals. To improve project success rates, organizations utilize methodologies like PMBOK and PRINCE2, alongside Agile approaches, particularly in IT sectors. Recently, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool in project management, automating tasks, providing predictive analytics, and enhancing decision-making. Despite its benefits, AI introduces challenges such as algorithmic bias, transparency issues, and data privacy concerns. This paper discusses the impact of AI on project management, its implementation challenges, and the need for adaptive …

Albanian Media In Kosovo In The Totalitarian System, Safet Zejnullahu

UBT International Conference

The Albanian language media in Kosovo developed more prominently after the Second World War. Prior to this time, we know only a few bilingual and trilingual publications, but which cannot be evaluated in the history of its development. This media developed in the conditions of a totalitarian system, with strict supervision and censorship by the state. In an environment with very low economic development, in a country with a very high rate of illiteracy and without a journalism school. The paper was conducted during a research process of media content in the totalitarian period, enriched with interviews of the protagonists …

The Protection Of Rights Of Non-Majority Communities And Their Members In The Republic Of Kosovo Through Institutional Mechanism, Ahmet Maloku, Nuhi Osmani

UBT International Conference

The purpose of this paper is to deal with the rights of non-majority communities and their members in the constitutional and legal aspect, including international legislation. The rights of national minorities in Kosovo are rights guaranteed through national legislation starting from the constitution, international norms applied directly in the constitution, as well as specific legislation that regulates the rights of non-majority communities in the Republic of Kosovo. Therefore, these rights have strong guarantees, since the state of Kosovo, beside this has arranged these types of rights in an advanced manner as well as has created legal procedures, where 2/3 of …

Competencies Of Municipalities In The Water Sector, Republic Of Kosovo, Hazir Çadraku

UBT International Conference

This paper deals, based on the current legal framework of the Republic of Kosovo, with the powers, responsibilities, obligations, etc., that Municipalities have for the good administration, management, etc., of water resources within their territory. The territory of the Republic of Kosovo has an area of 10905.25 km2 . It is divided into seven regions and there are currently 38 administrative units called Municipalities. Until 1999 there were 22 municipalities, after 1999 until 2010 there were 30 administrative units-municipalities and from 2008, the Republic of Kosovo has 38 municipalities. The water resources in the territories of the communes are: the …

Creative Approaches To Teaching Foreign Languages Case Study And Survey Findings Students Of English Language Faculty At Ubt, Alma Lama, Rudy Baez, Henry Sanchez, Duli Pllana

UBT International Conference

Teaching and learning a second language follows a general process for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Due to students' different learning styles, it is necessary to apply various teaching methods. There is no single teaching method that universally works for everyone; there is no magic wand that guarantees miracles in teaching and learning. Consequently, researchers in education explore diverse pathways to find successful teaching methods. This paper focuses on creative teaching and learning, as well as verbal creativity in teaching English as a second language in Kosovo. The case study centers on peer interviews with students, where students create or …

The Role Of Self-Assessment And Peer-Assessment In Enhancing English Writing Skills, Merita Hyseni

UBT International Conference

This paper aims to investigate the role of self-assessment and peer-assessment in enhancing English writing skills. Through a review of current research and case studies, the study will examine how these assessment methods contribute to improved writing proficiency, self-regulation, and learner autonomy. Self-assessment encourages students to critically evaluate their own work, fostering a deeper understanding of writing conventions and personal progress. Peer-assessment, on the other hand, provides diverse feedback, promoting collaborative learning and critical thinking. The goal of this study is to investigate the impact of self-assessment and peer-assessment on the enhancement of English writing skills. The study seeks to …

A Corpus Study Of Modern Neologisms (With An Emphasis Of Extra-Linguistic Sources), Senad Arifi

UBT International Conference

This paper focuses on investigating the frequency of modern neologisms with an extra-linguistic sources in Corpus of Contemporary American English, respectively the frequency and collocations of these neologisms in the mentioned corpus. A corpus investigation was undertaken: more than fifty neologisms were taken from the corpus. Judging from the data in this study, the analysis and comparisons seem to be exclusively informative and in some cases less common from a linguistic perspective. It also concludes that the use of neologisms, especially modern neologisms is rapidly increasing. Charts and tables with results from the corpus were presented to get a clearer …

Utilizing Content Language Integrated Learning In Business English Courses: A Review, Elsa Zela, Esmeralda Sherko

UBT International Conference

Emerging in the early nineties, Content Integrated Language Learning (CLIL) approach is still considered an innovative medium to teach both language and business concepts. The use of CLIL in business English courses, helps to boost the students’ language skills while also offering a deeper understanding of busi-ness-related topics and terminology preparing them for communicative skills they might need in their future employment. This paper aims at exploring the use of Content Integrated Language Learning approach in teaching Business English courses to promote both language acqui-sition and subject knowledge simultaneously. The study reviews existing litera-ture to investigate the impact that employing …

The Artistic And Informative Functions Of Facial Painting And Colors In Bridal Attire Across Various Ethnographic Regions, Nexhat Cocaj

UBT International Conference

The artistic values of figures and colors used in the facial painting of brides and in various parts of women's attire, on one hand, and the informative function of those figures used in facial painting, such as the sun, amulet, and serpent figures, and later their use in certain parts of the clothing, demonstrate the profound understanding of nature by the Albanian people. It shows how deeply they contemplated the future and how they depicted the life they wished for a marital couple through these figures and colors. The figures that were initially used in facial painting, following the onset …

The Role Of Digital Media In The Promotion Of Cultural Heritage And Art, Arben Arifi

UBT International Conference

The goal of this paper is to provide an overview of how digital media are creating new conceptual and operational landscapes. On one hand, digital media are altering expectations regarding digital tools for both individuals and institutions. On the other hand, they are giving artists new opportunities to explore and innovate in their creative expressions. The question arises: Is culture merely our past, our roots, ancient artifacts, or historical art? Culture encompasses all the elements that shape our identity and influence how we behave and interact in various aspects of our lives—both personal and public. It includes practices we choose …

13th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2024, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2024

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

Attention Span And Concentration: A Review Of Undergraduate Students’ Responses And Practices, Luiza Zeqiri

UBT International Conference

Compulsive use of smartphones and the influence of other various external and internal factors have contributed to exacerbate students’ focus and concentration in class. In order to foster better cognitive competence, it is necessary to observe and improve students’ classroom concentration. This research paper examines and compares male and female students’ attention span in a 90-minute long English Language class. Moreover, it reviews the main factors which interfere with students’ concentration, based on their own responses and actions. The participants in this study were 60 students studying Management Business and Economics (MBE) at UBT - Higher Education Institution in Prishtina. …

International On Integrated Design, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

International Conference On Art And Digital Media, University For Business And Technology (Ubt) In Kosovo

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

International Conference On Civil Engineering And Infrastructure, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

International Conference On Journalism, Media And Communication, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …