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The Competencies Required For Teachers Of The Gifted Education Resource Rooms In Jordan In Light Of International Standards For Gifted Education, Yousef Al-Masarwah, "Mohammaed Amin" Al-Qudah

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the future competencies required for teachers of the Jordanian gifted resource rooms, considering international standards for gifted education. The sample consisted of 70 male and female principals from schools containing gifted resource rooms, and 309 educational supervisors. The results showed that the field of "vocational education" ranked first, with a mean score of 3.69. The "educational environment" ranked second with a mean of 3.66, followed by "growth characteristics of learning" in third place with a mean of 3.65. Next was the field of "evaluation," which ranked fourth with a mean of 3.64, and "lesson planning" …

The Degree To Which School Principals In Ramtha District Apply Social And Psychological Principles And Their Relationship To Improving Teacher Performance, Ayat Al-Sukhny, Adnan Al-Ibrahim, Musa Abu Dalbouh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify the degree to which principals in Ramtha District education schools practice principles of social and psychological foundations and their relationship to improving teacher performance from the teachers' perspective. A simple random sample of teachers was selected for the study. The results showed that the principals' practice of social and psychological principles in Ramtha District education schools was significantly high. The study also found that the level of improvement in teacher performance was considerably high and that there was a moderate, statistically significant positive correlation (α = 0.05) between the principals' application of these principles and …

Immersive Philosophical Thought Experiments Through Virtual Reality, Gordon Carlson Ph.D., Sammuel (Rob) Byer Ph.D.

Informatics Faculty Publications

Virtual reality (VR) is transforming higher education by providing immersive and interactive learning environments that enhance traditional pedagogical methods. While disciplines such as medicine and engineering have been early adopters of VR for skill development and simulation training, its potential in the humanities, particularly Philosophy, is only beginning to be explored. Philosophy courses often challenge students to grapple with abstract concepts and complex ethical dilemmas which can feel disconnected from real-world applications. VR offers a unique opportunity to bridge this gap by allowing students to experience these scenarios in lifelike, immersive settings. This study examines the use of VR in …

Common Sources, Perceived Communication Efficacy And Sufficiency Of Cervical Cancer Information, Education And Communication Materials For Women With Hiv/Aids In Rural Kenya, Scholastic Musakali Adeli, Elkanah Orang'o, Violet Naanyu, Ann Mwangi, Peter Itsura, Barry Rosen, Patrick Loehrer

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Introduction: Cervical cancer is the greatest cause of cancer-related death among women in Sub-Saharan Africa, with particularly high incidence and mortality rates in rural regions. In Kenya, Women with HIV/AIDS (WLHA) are at a greater risk of developing cervical cancer though screening rate remains low. Information, education and communication (IEC) materials play a crucial role in raising awareness, promoting screening, and supporting early detection and treatment; however, little is known about the accessibility, content, and perceived effectiveness of these materials from the perspective of WLHA.

Methods: The objective of this study was to determine the common sources, perceived communication efficacy …

Action Research To Explore The Use Of Augmented Reality To Support High School Students In Understanding And Creating Art Work In A Drawing Course, Alicia Joanne Cobler

Theses and Dissertations

High school students in Drawing 1 at a high school in South Carolina struggle to understand meaning or make personal connections to their own artwork. The purpose of this action research was to evaluate the implementation of immersive reality technology, specifically augmented reality (AR), in art for high school Drawing 1 students to help them understand meaning in art and create their own meaningful artwork. Creating personally meaningful symbolic works of art is one of the first Visual Art National Core Standards (National Core Visual Art Standards, 2014). Creating meaning in artwork allows students to understand society, provide an opportunity …

Multilevel Intersectionality And The Deployment Of Disability In Schools, Rachel Elizabeth Fish

Education and Child Study: Faculty Publications

Teacher perceptions of and decisions about students’ academic ability and behavior are key to the micro-level production and maintenance of inequality at the intersection of gender, race, and disability in schools, yet we know little about how these micro-level processes relate to meso-level features. Using an experimental survey design of 369 factorial vignettes, I tested for racial and gender differences in 276 teachers’ ratings of referral to begin disability evaluations—what I call the deployment of disability—across 115 Wisconsin schools with varying racial compositions. Findings show that teachers in schools with low proportions of White students were less likely to deploy …

Developing A Curriculum Audit Tool For Justice, Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion In Occupational Therapy Education, Whitney M. Cranna, Sarah Mckinnon

Translational Science in Occupation

Background: The OT profession is calling for intentional pedagogy that builds future practitioners’ capacity for embodying justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JEDI) values; however, the interpretation and application of this mission remain subjective and nebulous. Developing a theory-driven audit tool may help standardize and clarify JEDI pedagogy needs to enhance OT preparation and practice.

Objective: Using a culturally responsive, justice-based theoretical lens, this paper describes the development of a JEDI Curriculum Audit Tool for a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PP-OTD) program.

Design: Quantitative systematic evaluation of curricular alignment with JEDI principles, including a 3-prong retroactive self-evaluation approach.

Setting: Curriculum …

Covid-19 Vaccine Attitudes And Behaviors Among Pregnant Women In Nairobi, Kenya With Diverse Socio-Economic And Educational Backgrounds, Jessica Schue, Ferdinand Okwaro, Ingrid Gichere, Daizy Cherono, Mandeep Sura, Emily Miller, Berhaun Fesshaye, Prachi Singh, Grace Belayneh Belayneh, Rupali Limaye, Marleen Temmerman

Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health

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Doctor Of Physical Therapy Programs Report Teaching Telehealth With Large Discrepancies: A United States Survey, Jason Ashby, Jean-Michel Brismée, Derrick F. Campbell

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the extent to which telehealth is taught in entry level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs in the United States, and to describe where it is taught in the curriculum. Method: A survey was sent during spring 2023 to 254 United States DPT program directors using email addresses from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) list of accredited DPT programs, with questions regarding telehealth education within the didactic and clinical portions of the programs. Results: Twenty-nine responses (11.4%) were received. Two participants did not complete the survey and …

Experiences Of Ba Sociology Students From A Philippine State University: Recruitment, Retention, And Future Aspirations, Mark Anthony M. Quintos, Minami O. Iwayama

Social Sciences and Development Review

Sociology as an undergraduate program in the Philippines has expanded significantly. A total of 49 higher educational institutions offer an undergraduate degree in Sociology; 20 of which are in Luzon and 8 are in Metro Manila. Despite this growth, Sociology departments face challenges in recruiting and retaining students amidst a competitive academic landscape. This study was conducted with students from a Philippine state university, exploring their motivations for enrolling, reasons for staying, perceived strengths and weaknesses of the program, and their post-graduation plans. The insights gained from this research could guide future improvements to Sociology programs to better meet the …

Characteristics And Educational Background Of Current Deans Of Medicine, Joseph T. Mcgrath, Calla M. Sullivan, Divya Sharma, Evelyn Fagan, Erin X. Wei

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Background. Medical school leadership demographics have been examined previously, but there has not been a study investigating the educational background of the current Deans of Medicine (DOMs). The purpose of this report is to examine the demographics, as well as the educational and training background, of the current DOMs to determine how medical school leadership can continue to be diversified across various attributes, such as gender and specialty type.

Methods. The current DOMs at 159 Doctor of Medicine (MD) and 41 Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) programs were identified using medical school websites. Information about the DOM’s background, including pronouns used …

A Seven-Step Approach To Master The Practical Skills In Microbiology Among 2 A Randomized Control Trial, Sheetal U. Harakuni, Vijaya Dandannvar, Maheshwar D. Mallapur

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Context:

Undergraduate students are taught, basic procedures of microbiology such as Gram's-staining, Ziehl–Neelsen staining, and focusing of the stained slide using light microscope. It is found that students mostly fail to perform right staining procedures and report a given slide.

Aims:

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of modified Peyton's seven step method to learn basic procedures of microbiology, in comparison to 'see one, do one' method, by a randomized control trial following McGaghie's Mastery learning model.

Subjects and Methods:

The study group of 45 students was taught by adopting Peyton's seven step method, the control group of 41 …

Gmos And Public Perception: College Students’ Opinions And Knowledge Of Genetic Engineering, Serene M. Cheng

RURALS: Review of Undergraduate Research in Agricultural and Life Sciences

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be developed and implemented to address significant global challenges, including nutrient deficiencies, climate change, and crop disease. However, widespread opposition has prevented the success of GMOs. We believe this opposition is strongly connected to a lack of understanding about genetics in general, which has been reflected by previous studies.

In this study, we considered the relationship between GMO support and genetics knowledge by comparing results from a brief quiz and responses to prompts relating to GMOs. Using a survey of college students, we found that support for GMOs and general knowledge of genetics are positively …

Is Pocus The New Stethoscope For The Critical Care Pa?, Meredith Buckley

Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science

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The objective of this paper is to emphasize the vitality of POCUS (Point-of-care ultrasound) and the practical bedside application for diagnosing critical diseases in critical care, specifically critical respiratory illnesses. A literature review search was conducted using PubMed, and identified 5 journals to substantiate the purpose of the paper. The results showed that proper training in POCUS is crucial for practicing critical care PAs (Physician Associates/Assistants), but the type of training is still dependent on the credentialing that the hospital or practice requires. POCUS is not the ultimate authority, but proper utilization can decrease the need for advanced imaging, …

Cybersecurity And Education: Terminology Defined And Contextualized For Educational Practitioners, Z.W. Taylor, Bryson Byrd, Joshua Childs

Essays in Education

Schools have never processed, stored, and protected more student, faculty, staff, and stakeholder data, leading to a rise in big data analytics in the field of education. However, along with implications for data use and governance, there are practical implications of the cybersecurity of that data, including whether educational organizations possess equitable human, financial, and technological resources to ensure the cybersecurity of their websites, through which countless transfers of data occur every second. As a result, this strategic brief distills the NIST Computer Security Resource Center glossary from 9,787 terms (NIST, 2024a) to the 17 most critical terms for educational …

Letter Of Concern From The Association Of Academic Chairs Of Emergency Medicine Regarding Acgme Proposed Changes, Richard J Hamilton, Lance B Becker, Richard E Wolfe, D Adam Algren, Thomas Arnold, Michael Baumann, Ross P Berkeley, Terrell S Caffery, Chad M Cannon, Theodore J Corbin, Michael E Chansky, Harinder S Dhindsa, Charles L Emerman, David A Farcy, Chris Fox, Michael A Gibbs, Christopher S Goode, Steven Andy Godwin, Dietrich Jehle, David Johnson, Samuel M Keim, Babak Khazaeni, Barry J Knapp, Clint Hawthorne, John D Hoyle, Michael Christopher Kurz, Evan Leibner, Robert Mcnamara, Robert F Mccormack, Edward A Michelson, Chadwick Miller, Ashley Norse, Andrew Nugent, Brian J O'Neil, David T Overton, Edward A Panacek, William F Paolo, Denis R Pauzé, Amanda L Perez, Ralph J Riviello, Scott W Rodi, Peter S Pang, Juan A Gonzalez Sanchez, David Seaberg, Adam Schwartz, Stephen A Shiver, David P Sklar, Ben C Smith, Jeffrey R Stowell, Marc D Squillante, J Jeremy Thomas, Terry Vanden Hoek, Gregory A Volturo, E Lea Walters, Thomas E Wyatt, Donald M Yealy

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

This letter, signed by over 50 academic chairs of emergency medicine, urges the ACGME to reconsider a proposed mandate requiring all emergency medicine residency programs to adopt a four-year training model. The authors argue that current three-year programs are supported by data demonstrating equivalent educational and clinical outcomes compared to four-year formats. They criticize the flawed survey methodology underpinning the proposal, note the loss of milestone-based training flexibility, and highlight the lack of added scholarly or clinical value in the fourth year. The letter also outlines negative consequences for fellowship participation, workforce development, trainee debt, and diversity. The signatories advocate …

Pinterest Can Help Teachers Cook A Casserole, But What About Lgbtqia+ Affirming Lesson Plans For Students Of Color?, Denise Villarrial Nealon

Deliberately Queer Journal

We have learned to be crafty homemakers, small space decorators, and even teachers through the eye-catching appeal of sites like Pinterest or Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). The accessibility and ease of searching for a preset lesson saves time, and in a society where teachers are paid far less than what they are worth and asked to work longer hours than they are paid for, this makes sense. Using the theoretical frameworks of CRT, QueerCrit, and CRP, along with the concepts of intersectionality, can build learning tools for new teachers to disrupt previous exclusionary practices that prevent LGBTQIA+ students of Color …

Decreasing Medication Errors Among Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, Tamara J. Carroll

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Unlicensed assistive personnel, although their role is controversial, are present in many different settings and have many varying roles and job responsibilities. Yet, removing this type of healthcare worker from the job pool may lead to increased labor costs, which could be stifling to some organizations and facilities. Digging deeper, data suggests errors are due to lack of a defined scope of practice, a lack of understanding of job roles and responsibilities and decreased confidence when working in the healthcare setting. The purpose of this project utilizes a setting specific educational intervention and skills check off to increase job self-efficacy …

Quality Improvement Project Reducing Pediatric Anesthesia In Magnetic Resonance Imaging: The Role Of Preparedness And Education, Rachel Turner

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Pediatric hematology-oncology patients undergo general anesthesia (GA) for various medical procedures, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Overexposure to GA increases the potential for long-term neurocognitive effects in pediatric patients. Despite the growing research literature on GA-related neurotoxicity and the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) warnings, advanced practice providers (APP) often lack the knowledge to advocate for and support reductions in pediatric GA use. The Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) quality improvement (QI) project aimed to reduce unnecessary GA in pediatric hematology-oncology patients undergoing MRI scans by addressing the primary clinic APPs' knowledge deficits through interprofessional education (IPE). Structured in …

Leadership In Action: Understanding The Impact Of Sangguniang Kabataan On Community Development Of Sarrat, Aisen Rone Eirholf Laguna Baluan, Charize Mae Baluran Carurucan

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

This study explores the role of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in fostering youth leadership, participatory governance, and community development in Barangays 20 and 22, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. Rooted in Republic Act No. 10742, the SK serves as a platform for empowering young Filipinos to contribute to society. The research assesses the impact of SK-led initiatives in leadership, education, and community service, while identifying challenges and evaluating collaborations with local organizations. A qualitative design was employed using open-ended questionnaires with SK officials and Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) members. Data was analyzed through thematic analysis, revealing key themes: leadership development, civic engagement, …

The Epistemologization Of Scientific Knowledge: Scientific Textbooks And Education In The 18th And 19th Centuries, Brian P. Bieganski

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Philosophy, despite its proclivities towards history and contextualization, often neglects to properly note various characteristics of ideas. In particular, there seems to be a kind of blindness to a key component of how ideas come into being: namely, the role of writing that leads to the preservation and transmission of ideas. Textbooks, for instance, are a key instrument for containing, disseminating, and archiving knowledge of a specific domain that can be used to introduce those complex concepts to newcomers and the unspecialized. As such, a textbook is an epistemic device used for transmitting a condensed constellation of ideas, concepts, formulas, …

Facilities Management Integration Into Construction Management Curriculum: Core Competencies, Deniz Besiktepe, Barry Mcauley, Anthony E. Sparkling, James Jenkins, Mark Mulville

CIB Conferences

The construction industry has long been known for issues in stakeholder collaboration due to the fragmentation in its realm. Facilities Management (FM) received increasing attention with the shifted trends of the construction industry from a siloed discipline to a holistic approach where educational efforts need to align with this transformation. FM and building operations related topics need to be infused into the construction management (CM) curriculum to improve the analytical reasoning and critical thinking of the future workforce. With that, this study aims to identify the core competencies in CM and FM areas as a first step to determining the …

Ai In Construction Project Management Education: Insights From The 'Ai For Construction Project Management' Summer School, Ania Khodabakhshian, Fulvio Re Cecconi

CIB Conferences

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the outcomes of 'AI for Construction Project Management' summer school, a pioneering program that received the 2024 CIB Vistas Funding for its role in advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in construction project management. The summer school comprised six sessions that introduced a range of AI techniques—including Machine Learning (ML), Probabilistic Graphical Models, Computer Vision, And Digital Twins—each designed to automate and optimize key construction tasks. The program engaged 162 participants from industry and academia, representing diverse educational and professional backgrounds. During the introductory sessions and hand-on exercises, the participants explored real-world challenges such …

Metaverse And Gamification In Civil Engineering Teaching: Case Studies, Synergies And Practical Applications, Niels Bartels, Carla Pütz

CIB Conferences

The integration of gamification and metaverse-based teaching presents a transformative approach to civil engineering education, addressing the demand for digital, innovative and collaborative skills. By leveraging gamification’s ability to enhance motivation, engagement and comprehension, alongside the immersive, accessible, and practical nature of metaverse environments, these methods can significantly improve learning outcomes. Two case studies from German universities highlight the distinct and complementary benefits of these approaches. Gamification fosters intrinsic motivation, deepens understanding of technical concepts, and enhances collaboration through game-based elements. Meanwhile, the metaverse facilitates realistic simulations, time- and location-independent learning, and the practical application of theoretical knowledge. Combined, these …

Evolving Expectations: A Five-Year Study On Bridging Academia And Industry In Virtual Design And Construction Education, Ralph Tayeh, Fopefoluwa Bademosi

CIB Conferences

The construction industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and increasing project complexities, highlighting the need to bridge the gap between academic curricula and industry expectations, particularly in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). This study employs a five-year Delphi method to evaluate the skills and knowledge required of fresh graduates, focusing on competencies in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), model management, VDC skills, and collaboration. A panel of 24 experts, evenly split between academia and industry, assessed these competencies, revealing disparities in priorities: academia emphasizes foundational knowledge, while industry demands advanced technical proficiency and practical applications. …

Generative Ai In Construction: Emerging Trends And Use Cases, Zaid Alwashah, Hexu Liu, Bo Xiao, Shane Mueller, Xiaoyun Shao

CIB Conferences

The construction industry is beginning to explore generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to address complex data management challenges and inefficiencies within traditional workflows, particularly in design, planning, and project management. Although there is growing interest in generative AI in construction, the understanding of its trends and opportunities remains scattered. This paper investigates the current trends, applications, and research needs for generative AI in construction through a bibliometric analysis of 148 publications from Scopus and Google Scholar. The keyword co-occurrence map highlights several search clusters, with a strong focus on "Building Information Modeling (BIM)," "digital twins," "sustainability," "construction safety," "structural and …

Strategic Development For The Introduction Of A Holistic Sustainable Building Design Course In Construction Engineering Curricula, Geoff Graff

CIB Conferences

Training the future construction engineering workforce would benefit from an increased familiarity with sustainable building design. Given limits on total credits and accreditation requirements, engineering curricula often emphasize specialized content at the cost of essential context and connection between the range of systems and professional roles involved in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Here, we explore how development of a building technology and design course addresses the unmet need. The subject class leverages the benefits of guiding students through an iterative design process to confront the challenges of, and synergies between, the multiple building systems present in contemporary …

Review: Rain Reign, Janice Delong, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 10-12

Caring, Coping, Determination, Encouragement, Fear, Family love, Generosity, Hope, Kindness, Knowledge, Patience, Responsibility, Understanding

Review: Okay For Now, Janice Delong, Rachel Schwedt

Ages 10-12

Caring, Compassion, Cooperation, Coping, Dependability, Devotion, Duty, Empathy, Encouragement, Enthusiasm, Friendliness, Friendship, Giving, Hope, Humor, Inspiration, Knowledge, Maturity, Resolve, Respect, Responsibility, Work ethic

Parameters Summer 2025, Usawc Press

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

Welcome to the Summer 2025 issue of Parameters. This issue consists of an In Focus special commentary, three forums (Indo-Pacific Challenges, Russia-Ukraine Issues, and Historical Studies).