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"Content Without Context Is Noise": Looking For Curriculum Harmony In Primary Arts Education In Western Australia, Sian Chapman, Peter Wright, Robin Pascoe

Education Papers and Journal Articles

Arts education in Western Australian primary schools consist of learning opportunities outlined by mandated curriculum. However, assumptions underlying this curriculum involving access, resources and support impact schools’ capacity to implement the curriculum without them being adequately addressed by the written curriculum. Drawing on the policy enactment theory of Ball, Maguire, and Braun (2012), four contextual variables (situated contexts, professional cultures, material contexts and external factors) are used to highlight the differences between the written published curriculum and the implemented, practised curriculum. Drawing on interviews with 24 participants across four schools issues of geographic location, use of arts specialists, appropriate learning …

#Foamems: Engaging Paramedics With Free, Online Open-Access Education, Paige Mason, Alan M. Batt

Faculty & Staff Publications - Public Safety

Background and aim: Twitter use among paramedics and other prehospital care clinicians is on the rise and is increasingly being used as a platform for continuing education and international collaboration. In 2014, the hashtag #FOAMems was registered. It is used for the sharing of emergency medical services, paramedicine, and prehospital care-related content. It is a component of the 'free open-access meducation' (FOAM) movement. The aim of this study was to characterize and evaluate the content of #FOAMems tweets since registration.

Materials and methods: An analytical report for #FOAMems was generated on symplur.com from February 4, 2014, to April 30, 2017. …

Partners In Innovation, Fanshawe College Of Applied Arts And Technology

Centre for Research and Innovation Publications

A report about the Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI) support of innovation activities at Fanshawe college and throughout the region with industry, business and community partners.

Indigenous Action Plan 2018 - 2021, Kina Gbezhgomi

Indigenous Documents

The Indigenous Action Plan sets forth a number of meaningful actions for its pre-college, certificate, diploma and degree programs. These actions will empower and engage youth around post-secondary studies, promote success in educational and career paths, and connect local Indigenous communities to post-secondary and industry resources.

Latino Communities And The Health System, Savanna Stockman

2018 Symposium

This research project is to give an insight into the relationship between Latinos in both careers and lifestyle. There are thousands of graduates each year into the medical field; yet the percentage of those of Latino descent is below average. This research paper will show the involvement of Latino communities within the medical field. The reasons why the percentage of those in the field is lower than that of any other ethnicity. Surveys of Latino culture would suggest that many feel that the Healthcare system doesn’t satisfy their needs and institution rates of Latino medical graduates is significantly lower. This …

Smart Cities And Urban Management, Singapore Management University

Research Collection Office of Research

In this booklet, read about SMU’s research and initiatives related to smart cities and urban management, and how we strive to make meaningful impact on business, government and society for Singapore and beyond.

Contents:

Liveability and quality of life

• Community participation through mobile crowdsourcing
• Smarter, healthier eating with Food AI
• Data-driven community eldercare platform for sustainable ageing-in-place
• A date with AI
• Smart mobility accessibility for barrier-free access
• Food security

Optimisation and resource management

• Collaborative urban delivery optimisation
• Seat occupancy detection through capacitance sensing
• Large-scale crowd simulation based on real-world data
• Gaining insights through Wi-Fi technology
• Taxi driver guidance system
• Efficiency …

Three Professions Come Together For An Interdisciplinary Approach To 3d Printing: Occupational Therapy, Biomedical Engineering, And Medical Librarianship, Joan B. Wagner, Laurel Scheinfeld, Blanche Leeman, Keith Pardini, Jamie Saragossi, Katie Flood

Touro University Libraries Publications and Research

Background: Although many libraries have offered 3D printing as a service or available technology, there is a lack of information on course-integrated programs for 3D printing in which the library played a primary role. Therefore, librarians at the Touro College School of Health Sciences began exploring 3D printing for inclusion in the occupational and physical therapy curriculum.

Case Presentation: The goal of this project was to educate occupational and physical therapy students and faculty about the potential applications of 3D printing in health care and provide hands-on experience, while increasing collaboration between librarians and faculty. Students’ tasks included designing and …

Virtual Mentorship Network To Address The Rural Shortage Of Mental Health Providers, Heidi Keeler, Tara Sjuts, Kosuke Niitsu, Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Paul Force-Emery Mackie, Howard Liu

Journal Articles: Epidemiology

INTRODUCTION: The process of identifying effective responses to the challenges of placing and retaining a rural behavioral health workforce remains elusive. The Virtual Mentorship Network was developed to test the feasibility of using distance technology to connect rural students interested in mental health careers with mentors.

METHODS: In Year 1, college and high school students were virtually mentored using a near-peer approach both live and asynchronously as a cohort over 7 months. In Year 2, college students only were virtually intensely mentored live over 1 month. High school students were asynchronously provided with informational videos produced by mentors. Program benefits …

Privacy Of Information And Dna Testing Kits, Shanna Raye Mason

Catholic University Journal of Law and Technology

In modern times, consumers desire for more control over their own health and healthcare. With this growing interest of control, direct to consumer DNA testing kits have never been more popular. However, many consumers are unaware of the potential privacy concerns associated with such use. This comment examines the popularity and privacy risks that are likely unknown to the individual consumer. This comment also addresses the shortcomings of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as well as the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) in regard to protecting individual’s genetic information from misuse. This comment …

Current Recruitment Strategies For Pre-Service Technology And Engineering Educators In Indiana, Megan Mcmanus

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Career and Technical Education is a significant part of many high school curricula. Technology courses offer hands-on learning and problem-solving skills to prepare students to be both college and career ready. The teachers who obtain a degree in this field are often referred to as Technology and Engineering Educators (TEE). TEE majors in the state of Indiana can choose from four-year programs at three different universities within the state. Indiana has seen a large jump in the number of TEE job openings over the past five years but is struggling to find candidates interested in majoring in the area. There …

Multi-Case Study Of Antecedents Leading To Successful Nontraditional Assessment In Elementary Schools, Brett J. Boezeman

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to gain insight into antecedents of school culture which should be in place before implementing a major school change, such as moving to standards-based grading. Identifying these antecedents could give valuable insight to school district leaders and administrators that are considering a major change in pedagogy. Common themes emerged from the qualitative case study clearly identifying opportunities for school leaders to enact prior to implementing change. Schools were chosen for the study based on score from a school culture survey. One school scoring at a high level and one school scoring at …

Applying The Addie Model In A Learning Management System: A Quantitative Study Of The Impact On Student Achievement In Online Classes Delivered Through Blackboard, Yingzhuo Quan

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The learning management system (LMS) is becoming the most popular technology chosen for higher Education. Current studies mostly focused on LMS selection, implementation, and student/faculty perceptions. With regard to this situation, this in-depth research investigated methods to improve teaching and learning in online classes that are delivered through Blackboard. One of the instructional design models, the ADDIE model, was used to redesign part of the chosen online course for the treatment group. Quantitative methods were used for this study. The results showed the ADDIE model had a positive influence on learning outcomes. This study also tested student perceptions of usefulness …

The Impact Of Teacher Leadership On Teacher Retention, Christopher C. Kuhn

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this quantitative investigation was to examine specific factors of teacher leadership qualities to determine if a difference exists between ones teacher leadership and longevity in the teaching profession. The research study focused on the differences of six teacher leadership qualities and teacher perspectives and understanding on the overall impact on teacher retention, along with any potential confirmation of any factors pertaining to retention that might be beneficial to administrations, preparation programs, teacher recruitment, and factors that lead to teacher tenure longevity. Through this quantitative study, all practicing teachers (K-12) in Indiana public schools with five years or …

The Digital Self: A Qualitative Approach To Studying Female College Students' Use Of Social-Networking Platforms, Megan Christine Gore

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to understand how female college students make use of social networks, specifically how they use the medium to connect with others. Researching socialnetworking use pertaining to the phenomenon of connection will give a richer understanding of female students’ lived experience of social networking. Many quantitative studies have been conducted about social networking, but more qualitative measures are needed to explore social networking. With the continuously changing social-networking platforms, there is little research that sheds light on social-networking use among female college students. My goal was to conduct a qualitative research study that examined female …

Symmetry Identified In 2-Dimensional Artwork Compositions Using Visuospatial Ability, Theresa Ferg

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

At the John Langdon Down Foundation A.C. in the La Escuela Mexicana de Arte Down school in Mexico City D.F., Mexico, art students with Trisomy 21 display the use of a mathematical construct in the painting compositions of their artworks. The mathematical construct is a type of symmetry and it carries a positive affect. This is important because there have been no studies that have investigated the use of the symmetry in the artwork compositions of persons with Down syndrome. The geometric construction of the artwork compositions follows the artistic principle of the Rule of Three and the division of …

The Impact In Which School Principals Working In High Poverty Urban Schools Within The City Of Indianapolis Have On School Culture, Dexter Sr. Suggs

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact school principals working in high-poverty urban schools within the city of Indianapolis have on school culture. Specifically, the study sought to determine if the six school culture factors explained a significant amount of variance in the leadership composite scores for high-poverty, urban school principals. The key person in any school is the principal. The principal is the primary leader in a school and is responsible for ensuring that every student receives a quality Education in an environment that is safe, clean and conducive to learning. A positive school culture is …

The Impact Of National History Day Curriculum On Mathematics And Reading Achievement Of Middle School Students, Cory Reed Hanson

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The National History Day program has been utilized in a Southeastern Minnesota school on and off since Minnesota began participating in the program in the 1980s. This secondary data analysis sought to determine the impact that embedding National History Day programming would have on the achievement of students on two standardized tests, the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment III and the Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress. Existing research identified that National History Day curriculum was a disciplinary literacy strategy that would transfer skills to other subjects including reading and math when compared to scores from students that did not participate. …

The Revolving Door: A Study Of Internal And External Predictors Of Teacher Attrition, Stephen Michael Troyer

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore what factors influence teachers decisions to leave the profession early in their teaching careers. Research questions were developed to examine five internal and external factors of early-career teacher attrition. The study was conducted by administering a survey to 493 early-career teachers in Indiana from various grade levels and locations. The four-part Survey of Teacher Attrition was designed to quantitatively measure early-career teachers salary, level of grit, level of administrative support, involvement in leading or coaching extracurricular activities, overall satisfaction with the teaching profession, and intention to remain in or leave the …

Physical Therapists’ Beliefs About Preparation To Work In Special Care Nurseries And Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Joyce Lammers

Department of Physical Therapy Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

BACKGROUND: Physical therapists (PTs) may care for full-term or premature newborns in all levels of hospital nurseries. There is some endorsement in the published physical therapy literature for restricting practice in the nursery setting to only those PTs with specialized training.1-4 PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of becoming and being a physical therapist in a special care nursery (SCN) or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) from the therapists’ perspective. METHODS: The participants were physical therapists who have practiced in a SCN or NICU in the United States. A phenomenological approach was used and data …

Academic Hustle: Teaching African American Students In Online Educational Environments, Tora Hope Townsend

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of K-12 virtual school models on the Educational outcomes of African American students. This study sought to (a) contribute to the growing body of research and literature on virtual schooling models, (b) enlighten stakeholders regarding K-12 African American students in a technology-driven paradigm, and (c) elucidate means to improve schooling experiences of African American students that lead to better outcomes. This study examined the impact of the relationship between virtual schools and the academic success of African American students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Through this qualitative case study, current …

Applying Eye-Tracking Research In Education And Communication To Agricultural Education And Communication: A Review Of Literature, Holli R. Leggette, Amber H. Rice, Candis Carraway, Marshall A. Baker, Nathan W. Conner

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Faculty Publications

The purpose of this integrative literature review was to synthesize the eye-tracking literature related to education and communication in the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) to formulate a conceptual model and develop a research agenda that guides eye-tracking research in agricultural education and communication. To do so, we reviewed the literature to identify basic elements of eye-tracking research, examined specific variables related to eye-tracking research, and synthesized the findings into a conceptual model. We found and reviewed 77 articles published between 2010 and 2016 within education (56) and communication (21). Research implications for agricultural education included an examination of classroom …

Get Off The Courts: Using Adr Principles To Resolve High School Sport Disputes, Dominic D. Saturday, Amanda M. Siegrist, William A. Czekanski

Marquette Sports Law Review

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The Impact On Student Achievement Through Principals' Interactions With Others, Matthew L. Widenhoefer

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of the quantitative study was to examine how principals impact student achievement through their interactions with others. The study sought to determine the effectiveness of specific interactions of principals on transforming teaching practices for improved student test scores. A second area of study examined whether principals have the ability to strengthen and improve student achievement within their schools and identify interactions and instructional approaches that are employed to improve student-learning outcomes. Approaches include the use of professional development to help teachers hone their classroom instruction. Topics included differentiated instruction, multiple intelligence theory, and increased engagement and expectations. …

Is Forensic Science In Danger Of Extinction?, David San Pietro, Brooke Weinger Kammrath, Peter R. De Forest

Forensic Science Publications

Observations of modern day forensic science has prompted asking the question of whether this field is in danger of extinction. Although there have undoubtedly been meaningful advancements in analytical capabilities, we have overlooked several unintended practical and philosophical consequences. This article addresses three main areas of concern: the declining role of the generalist in an era of increased specialization, the role of education in preparing the next generation of forensic scientists, and the implementation of advanced instrumentation with a focus on statistical significance and field deployable instrumentation.

Global Citizenship And Education: The Multidimensional Impact Of A Study Abroad Bilingual Teaching Experience On University Students And Preservice Teachers, Haris N. Anwar

Honors Undergraduate Theses

The intent of this thesis is to study the diverse experiences of 13 University of Central Florida students who participated in the Bilingual Study Abroad Teaching Experience in Spain. The group included nine education students and four in other majors. The experiences of study abroad participants can help to better understand what future participants can look to gain from the program, and what the organizers of the program can potentially look to improve. The research involved was a qualitative study which sought to record the experiences of participants, and then interpret those experiences. The participants were asked to determine the …

Eugenic Ideology And The Institutionalization Of The ‘Technofix’ On The Underclass, Ann G. Winfield

Education Faculty Publications

This scenario for the twenty-first century, in which China assumes world domination and establishes a world eugenic state, may well be considered an unattractive future. But this is not really the point. Rather, it should be regarded as the inevitable result of Francis Galton’s (1909) prediction made in the first decade of the twentieth century, that “the nation which first subjects itself to rational eugenical discipline is bound to inherit the earth” (p. 34)” (Lynn, 2001 p. 320).

College Males' Attitudes Toward Sexually-Explicit Material: An Experimental Study, Cody Schulte

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Sexually explicit materials (SEM) are an ever-growing presence in our society. The ramifications of these types of images and videos have been studied in depth, and the field is still researching whether these materials have harmful effects to individuals who view them or not. Regardless of these findings, sexually explicit videos are used in educational and therapeutic settings with an educational intent behind the usage. While these materials are being used there is little, to no, data on the attitudes that the clients or participants viewing these videos hold. This study will examine the attitudes that collegiate males hold towards …

Social Media Use By College Students And Teachers: An Application Of Utaut2, Xiangyun Huang

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Social media has been increasingly used in education to facilitate innovative instruction. Mainland Chinese people could not use popular social media platforms such as FacebookTM because the government blocked them. Little research studied social media use by Mainland Chinese students and teachers in the isolated network environment. This quantitative study utilized social constructivism, connectivism, and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2) as the theoretical base. Research questions explored the influence of 6 UTAUT2 predictors on social media use intention and the influence of social media use intention on social media use behavior. The study used a …

Constitutional Law—The Diversion Of Public Educational Funds To Charter Schools: Constitutional Implications In Massachusetts, Kaitlin Pomeroy-Murphy

Western New England Law Review

Throughout the country, charter schools have been advanced as the solution to the nation’s failing educational system. In almost every state, charter school laws have been enacted and charters established as an alternative educational option to public schools. However, great controversy surrounds whether charter schools have positively contributed to the public educational system, and whether they should truly be considered public schools at all. Due to this, various states around the country have seen constitutional challenges to their individual charter school statutes. This Note examines the charter school funding schematic and its negative consequences on public schools, specifically in the …

Higher Education Law—The Negative Effects Of Student Loans: A Plea For Impacted Students, Kelly A. Bednarz

Western New England Law Review

Throughout the United States, college enrollment has overwhelmingly increased, reaching its peak in 2010 with approximately twenty million students. Due to the expanded accessibility to attend college through the Department of Education’s higher education programs, the ability to attend college is no longer solely for the elite. This rapid growth, however, has created additional challenges. Despite the evolving higher education demand, government regulations and oversight have mostly remained stagnant. Colleges began to capitalize and take advantage of this market, prompting the rise of for-profit colleges. In 2012, about 12 percent of students attended for-profit colleges, as opposed to the 0.2 …