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Child Privacy In The Digital Era: Is Coppa Enough?, Melannie Sandoval

Joint PIJIP/TLS Research Paper Series

Children growing up in the digital age are experiencing an entirely different world than their parents once did. While most adults’ first online experience occurred on a bulky desktop computer, today’s children are born into a society that is largely digitized and where online accessibility is at the swipe of a pocket-sized smartphone. Despite the many benefits that this generation of children enjoys due to the increased access to the internet and innovative technology, parents, child advocates, and privacy experts caution against the dangers that arise when children enter the digital landscape.

Part I of this paper delves into children’s …

Archiving Living Historical Narratives With Youth Participatory Action Research, Leah Panther, Elizabeth Burbridge, Robbie Barber, Rosi Sanchez

Georgia Library Quarterly

As part of an interdisciplinary place-based summer program, the three adults and nine youth explored local communities as a co-researchers, seeking to preserve and sustain their community’s literacies, histories, and stories. Youth co-researchers led the data collection, analysis, and creation of archival resources to capture community literacies, histories, and stories that expanded beyond traditional print-centric resources and archival collections management systems. From our youth co-researchers we learned: (1) prioritizing people as archival sources, (2) living historical narratives lead to critical readings of historical artifacts, and (3) public digital composing practices with historical narratives and historical artifacts. The implications result in …

Perspectives Of Speech-Language Pathologists On Strategies And Skills To Support Parental Involvement In Language Stimulation And Co-Viewing, Jeanelle Canelo

Education Doctoral

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to guide the role of parents in language stimulation and parental co-viewing as it relates to linguistic development and adult-child facilitated screen use in toddlers. The study explored New York State licensed and certified speech language pathologist’s (SLPs) perceptions of a healthy balance of screen time (ST), playtime, and parent-child interaction. Objectives included understanding the impact of ST on communication skills and exploring how adult–child engagement influences language development outcomes in children under age 5. The methodology involved one-on-one interviews via Zoom with the SLPs, using semi-structured questions. Data was collected, transcribed, …

A Nudge In The Right Direction: Nudging College Students In A Flipped Class To Become More Self-Regulatory, Jilane Michelle Richardson

Boise State University Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation presents a multiple-case study investigating the influence of using nudges to encourage students in a flipped classroom to complete coursework in a timely manner. Using two sections of the same course, the study explored the effectiveness of reminder and self-regulation nudges in promoting on-time completion of assignments among undergraduate college students. The research questions addressed the influence of reminder nudges on coursework completion and the efficacy of self-regulation nudges in encouraging timely completion behaviors. Findings revealed that while reminder nudges initially encouraged accountability and on-time coursework submission rates, students experienced nudge fatigue over time. Self-regulation nudges prompted students …

“Freedom From Traditional Prejudice”: Lessons Of Educational Equity At A State Normal School In The American West, 1890-1929, Jamie Fogg

Dissertations

Despite accounting for a majority of college students in the United States, women fill a minority of professional leadership positions often associated with collegiate success. This suggests that educational access alone does not guarantee equitable societal outcomes after graduation, but rather remains shaped by a patriarchal social order. The purpose of this study is to understand the influence of educational experience on perceptions of social influence and opportunity by identifying the historical precedents for persistent issues of equity within higher education and potential solutions. This narrative case study is guided by three research questions: Q1 How did institutional curriculum, policies, …

Measurement Reliability For Intentions To Change Behavior, Emily Schlichtig

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

It is common for researchers to ask participants to associate probabilities with words, often using tools like the Likert scale to measure behavioral intentions and attitudes. However, it remains unclear what specific probabilities participants assign to the response options on a Likert scale, how much variation exists across these options, and whether these probabilities differ across various behaviors. The purpose of this paper is to explore the numeric probabilities that participants associate with different Likert scale points, to understand their perception of the variation at each point, and to compare these perceptions across three behaviors: eating more vegetables, exercising more, …

When Writers Lead The Lesson: Students As Teachers In Elementary Composing Spaces, Lindsey Rowe, Julie Johnson

Publications

The purpose of this article is to describe how teachers implemented student-led minilessons in writing instruction. We use observations from two elementary classrooms to provide examples of student-led instruction focused on digital and translingual composing. Through these examples, we outline three steps teachers can take to support student-led composing instruction: (1) look for innovative student composing practices, (2) yield the floor to students, and (3) lend support as needed. We conclude by discussing how student-led composing instruction positions children as experts and models in the classroom.

A Seat At The Table: Illuminating Student Voice In Restorative Justice Processes, Nicole J. Reda

LMU Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the perspectives and lived experiences of urban youth in relation to Restorative Practices at a free public charter school in Los Angeles, California. This qualitative study used a series of semi-structured interviews with four high school students. This adaptable design allowed for the nature of questions to evolve and shift in accordance with emergent themes and patterns. After a detailed inductive analysis of the data, major themes emerged related to students’ aversion to punitive discipline, their preference for conversation-based Restorative Practices, and their desire to have more agency as school community members. Moreover, participants reported that they …

Me Echan Porras: Understanding Latina Students’ Journeys Of Persistence And Challenge In Community College, Carla Lopez-Valdes

LMU Theses and Dissertations

Latina community college students face significant barriers in achieving their educational goals, particularly transferring to 4-year institutions. Despite comprising a large and growing demographic within community colleges, their unique needs and experiences often remain unaddressed. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of Latina community college students in Los Angeles County aiming to transfer to 4-year universities I sought to understand their challenges, needs, and supports as community college students. Employing a counter- storytelling approach, the study utilizes Platicas methodology and method, informed by Latina/o Critical Race Theory (LatCrit) (Huber, 2010) and Community Cultural Wealth (CCW) frameworks (Yosso, 2005). Data …

Supported Decision Making: A Rapid Scoping Review Of Literature On Best Practices, Sheila Wildeman, Caraid Mcginty

Research Papers, Working Papers, Conference Papers

The purpose of this rapid scoping review is to identify principles and best (or “good” ) practices from an emerging academic literature on operationalizing supported decision making. It was produced as part of a suite of materials created by the IIDEAS Network -- an Inclusive, Interdisciplinary Decision-making Empowerment, Advocacy and Support Network composed of interdisciplinary academics working in disability studies, education, law, sociology, health/medicine and theatre, and others engaged in related community-based education, art/drama and advocacy, including two lived experience experts labeled/with intellectual disabilities

An Equity Centered Analysis Of Course Coordination's Effect On Undergraduate Calculus 1 Students' Mathematics Identity, Tyler Sullivan

All Dissertations

For institutions offering multiple sections of Calculus 1, course coordination allows for consistency among the sections through the reduction of variation of material and/or instructional approaches. Studies on course coordination have shown that a coordinated system can bring benefits to instructors and promote equality for students across multi-section course so they can expect the same instructional treatment as their peers. The benefits to students are often left implicit in current research and usually measured through academic success while the benefits to instructors are well documented. Past studies have also stressed the importance of consistency and fairness across sections brought by …

A Few Good Techies: A Qualitative Exploration Of Black Computer Science Graduate Perceptions Of Persistence From A Community Cultural Wealth Perspective, Marissa Mcdaniel-Francis

Education Doctoral

In a rapidly digitizing economy, only 6% of computer scientists in the United States are identified as Black. This phenomenological research study focused on the personal attributes, academic experiences, and non-academic (support) experiences that Black computer science graduates perceive as contributing to their persistence in computing careers. Data were collected, transcribed, coded, and analyzed from semi-structured interviews of 11 Black computer science graduates. Community cultural wealth theory, critical race theory, and social capital theory framed this study's findings. The findings revealed that Black computer science graduates hold a strong science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) identity and a positive social …

Acculturation, Well-Being And Identity Of Oromo Immigrants, Hawi M. Wako

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between racial and ethnic identity, acculturative stress, and well-being for first generation Oromo immigrants. Studies regarding immigration, acculturative stress, identity, and well-being have primarily centered on Hispanics, Asians, and Caribbean individuals, but there has been a lack of attention toward Black African immigrants, including Oromo immigrants. The lack of inquiry into Black African immigrants, especially Oromo immigrants, creates a perception that all immigrants are the same, leading to a generic approach toward immigrant interventions and falls short of meeting the unique mental health needs of specific African communities.

Immigrants must …

To Each Their Own: The Relationship Among Regret, Habits, And Academic Performance In College Students, Chandler Ann Findley

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The extant literature on regret as motivation for behavior presents inconclusive results, collectively. While it has often been agreed that regret motivates reparative action, most studies from the past 14 years indicate that regret may motivate either detrimental actions or, more commonly, no action at all. There also appears to be no published research about college students’ academic regrets or how these regrets affect their classroom behaviors and performance. Therefore, this dissertation seeks to understand if college students regret their academic habits, what those habits are, and how their regrets and habits contribute to their academic performance over the course …

Examining Ethnic-Racial Socialization As A Predictor Of Resilience And Ethnic-Racial Stress In Hispanic/Latine Young Adults, Adrian Josue Hernandez

Dissertations

Multiple scholars have emphasized the importance of elucidating how Hispanic/Latine individuals are socialized to navigate issues pertaining to ethnic-racial identity, such as ethnicracial stress from racism and discrimination (Ayón et al., 2020; Umaña-Taylor & Rivas-Drake, 2021). Ethnic-racial stress has been linked to numerous adverse physical and mental health outcomes among Hispanic/Latine people, including poor health-related quality of life and increased depressive symptoms (Alamilla et al., 2010; Andrade et al., 2021).

Attention to the role of ethnic-racial stress in exacerbating health disparities within Hispanic/Latine communities has also stimulated increased interest in understanding Hispanic/Latine resilience (Arce et al., 2020; Bosma et al., …

More Than Windows And Mirrors: Using Culturally Responsive Teaching In Conjunction With Project Based Learning, Victoria Dimarzio

Master's Theses

This qualitative action research project examined the connections between broadening students' cultural perspectives and student voice and choice while students explored how multicultural arrangements can be authentic and valuable to a student’s music education. The following research questions were

Q1 How do students perceive world music arrangements?

Q2 How will participation in this project impact students’ sense of belonging in music class?

Q3 How do musicians and music educators determine if arrangements are appropriate to use/perform?

The purpose of this study was to explore students' perception of world music arrangements, their sense of belonging in instrumental (band and orchestra) music …

Burma Refugees’ Migratory And Resettlement Experiences And Health Practices, Eunice E. Kim

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Many refugees from Burma (renamed Myanmar) resettled in the U.S. in recent years; however, they are largely unknown to the American public care system. This dissertation aimed to increase understanding of their unique existence and life trajectory and provide a groundwork to identify an effective way to assist their quest to secure health and well-being in their host communities. Guided by Max Weber's Interpretive Sociology and Ideal Type construct principles, this study investigated the Burma refugee’s particular sociodemographic characteristics, narratives of enduring refugee debilitating conditions across multiple contexts, and life adaptations. The sampled Burma refugees comprised 36 former and current …

Introduction To Special Issue On Intercultural Development In Teacher Education: Sustaining Momentum For Study Abroad And Virtual Exchange Innovation, Adriana L. Medina, Allison J. Spenader

Education Faculty Publications

This introduction provides an overview of the articles included in this special issue. Collectively, the researchers addressed sustaining momentum for study abroad and virtual exchange in teacher education particularly around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The studies illustrate the value of expanding access to international experiences for teachers, both in-service and preservice, and the benefits of intercultural dialogue and reflection for teachers’ intercultural development and teaching practices. Along with a summary of each of the articles included in this special issue, in this introduction, the guest editors provide a synthesis of how these articles address questions related to access, …

Natural Language Processing For Automated Sysml Diagram Generation, Joshua Andre Ontiveros

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis explores the applications of natural language processing (NLP) techniques in model-based system engineering (MBSE) to help generate System Modeling Language (SysML) diagrams. MBSE is a method that aids in enhancing traditional engineering practices by modeling to help improve understanding and communication in systems development. SysML, one of the modeling languages for MBSE, helps represent a system's architecture, behavior, and information flow. Translating systems requirements and specifications into SysML models can be time-consuming and can lead to errors when created manually. Automating the creation of SysML diagrams from textual descriptions with the help of NLP techniques can aid in …

An Evaluation Of Authenticity: A Content Analysis Of K-6 Mandarin Matrix Textbooks For Chinese Dual Language Immersion Programs, Hsiaomei Tsai

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Fall 2023 to Present

Authentic texts are suggested for building practical language skills that go beyond the classroom, helping language learners to communicate with native speakers. This study used content analysis and a teacher survey to examine how the Utah Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) literacy curriculum, featuring the Grades K-6 Mandarin Matrix textbooks, reflects realistic Chinese language and culture. Additionally, this study explored the pedagogical value of these textbooks in Utah’s Chinese DLI programs via a teacher survey. The results showed high linguistic authenticity in word usage, order, and situations, consistently above 99% across Grades K to 6 books. Cultural authenticity, particularly in …

Transforming Chinese Language Learning Through Community Engagement: A Mixed-Methods Study Of Service-Learning, Bailu Li, Wei Hong Dr.

School of Languages and Cultures Faculty Publications

This mixed-methods study investigates the impact of service-learning on students enrolled in an advanced Chinese language course, focusing on their perceptions and outcomes related to academic performance, personal development, and civic engagement. The research also explores the common characteristics of students who voluntarily participate in service-learning activities and identifies factors that contribute to successful service-learning implementation in a Chinese language program. The findings reveal statistically significant improvements in students' community engagement and cultural competence after participating in service-learning, as measured by the Public Affairs Scale (PAS). Qualitative analysis of students' reflections and the researcher's observations yielded three main themes: personal …

Reinforcement Tuning For Detecting Stances And Debunking Rumors Jointly With Large Language Models, Ruichao Yang, Wei Gao, Jing Ma, Hongzhan Ling, Bo Wang

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Learning multi-task models for jointly detecting stance and verifying rumors poses challenges due to the need for training data of stance at post level and rumor veracity at claim level, which are difficult to obtain. To address this issue, we leverage large language models (LLMs) as the foundation annotators for the joint stance detection (SD) and rumor verification (RV) tasks, dubbed as JSDRV. We introduce a novel reinforcement tuning framework to enhance the joint predictive capabilities of LLM-based SD and RV components. Specifically, we devise a policy for selecting LLM-annotated data at the two levels, employing a hybrid reward mechanism …

Heterogeneous Graph Transformer With Poly-Tokenization, Zhiyuan Lu, Yuan Fang, Cheng Yang, Chuan Shi

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

Graph neural networks have shown widespread success for learning on graphs, but they still face fundamental drawbacks, such as limited expressive power, over-smoothing, and over-squashing. Meanwhile, the transformer architecture offers a potential solution to these issues. However, existing graph transformers primarily cater to homogeneous graphs and are unable to model the intricate semantics of heterogeneous graphs. Moreover, unlike small molecular graphs where the entire graph can be considered as the receptive field in graph transformers, real-world heterogeneous graphs comprise a significantly larger number of nodes and cannot be entirely treated as such. Consequently, existing graph transformers struggle to capture the …

Empathyear : An Open-Source Avatar Multimodal Empathetic Chatbot, Hao Fei, Han Zhang, Bin Wang, Lizi Liao, Qian Liu, Erik Cambria

Research Collection School Of Computing and Information Systems

This paper introduces EmpathyEar, a pioneering open-source, avatar-based multimodal empathetic chatbot, to fill the gap in traditional text-only empathetic response generation (ERG) systems. Leveraging the advancements of a large language model, combined with multimodal encoders and generators, EmpathyEar supports user inputs in any combination of text, sound, and vision, and produces multimodal empathetic responses, offering users, not just textual responses but also digital avatars with talking faces and synchronized speeches. A series of emotion-aware instruction-tuning is performed for comprehensive emotional understanding and generation capabilities. In this way, EmpathyEar provides users with responses that achieve a deeper emotional resonance, closely emulating …

A Nuremberg Woman And The Hague Academy, Diane Marie Amann

Scholarly Works

This article, which forms part of the journal's special review series marking the centenary of the Hague Academy of International Law, draws from the author's ongoing research into the roles that lawyers and other women professionals played at post-World War II trials. The article focuses on the life of one “Nuremberg woman,” Dr. Aline Chalufour, who attended the Academy in 1937 and again in 1957. In between, she worked in what is now Vietnam as a colonial schoolteacher, in Canada as a Free French propagandist for de Gaulle, at Nuremberg and Hamburg as a war crimes prosecutor, and in France …

Leveraging International Large-Scale Assessments: Insights From An Item-Writing Professional Development Program For High School Mathematics Teachers, Mark Lester B. Garcia, Catherine P. Vistro-Yu

Mathematics Faculty Publications

The Philippine Department of Education, despite seeing minimal improvements in the country’s score and rankings in the recent cycles of international large-scale assessments (ILSAs) such as TIMSS and PISA, maintained that it shall continue to participate in ILSAs to monitor the progress of educational effectiveness and benchmark with other countries by observing and adopting commendable practices. While legislators and other stakeholders push for increased financial resources in the education sector as part of the country’s preparations for upcoming ILSAs, one crucial aspect that is largely overlooked is teacher training. This paper presents a viable yet contentious way of upskilling teachers …

University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 2024 - 2025, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

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Autohistorias In The Borderlands: A Narrative Inquiry, Gricelda Eufracio

Theses and Dissertations

This study explores the lived experiences of immigrant teachers of/from the borderlands region through autohistorias. The borderlands region is rich in cultural traditions yet faces challenges in education related to cultural/linguistic mismatches with mainstream schooling. The purpose of this study is to examine how autohistorias can inform understanding of immigrant struggles in education and teaching/learning in the borderlands region called Aztláán. The research questions guiding this study are: 1) How can autohistorias inform understanding of the struggles faced by immigrant students within mainstream curriculum? 2) How do the researcher's and participants' autohistorias inform teaching and learning in Aztlán? The study …

Democratizing Social Studies Education: Testimonios Of Mexicana Youth In El Llano Grande De Aztlan, Cecile M. Caddel

Theses and Dissertations

This research presents the testimonios of Mexicana youth. Through a qualitative research design, this centered on the central question: How does testimonio in the social studies classroom serve as a decolonizing practice and how does this impact Mexicana students? and secondary question: How do Mexicana make meaning and reclaim identity using lived experiences as brown bodied women? As an individualized approach to social studies education, the testimonios give voice to the life and schooling experiences of Mexicana youth in El Llano Grande de Aztlán. As methodology, testimonio bears witness to bring about new theorizing. With intention, the theoretical frame, a …

Investigating The Relationships Among Explicit And Implicit Language Bias, Reading Motivation, And Reading Comprehension Among Bilingual College Students, Erika Vanessa Garza

Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the relationship between language attitudes in reading motivation and reading comprehension in 243 voluntary English-Spanish bilingual college students. The current study focused on addressing two primary research questions: investigating the relationships between explicit and implicit language bias and reading motivation in English and Spanish and the relationships between explicit and implicit language bias and reading comprehension in English and Spanish. A multivariate multiple regression analysis revealed the dscore and Spanish Explicit Attitude to be significant on multiple outcome variables, English Explicit Attitude did not. Subsequent univariate analyses identified numerous individual effects that were statistically significant.