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Addressing The Needs Of High School English Learners Through Inclusion In General Education Classrooms: A Descriptive Case Study Of A Midwestern Metropolitan Public School District, Amanda Levos

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

English Learners (EL) and those students’ redesignated language proficient, or more accurately described as emergent bilingual or multilingual learners; make up a significant subset of the student population of high schools throughout the country. ELs may be vulnerable to academic failure in core academic subject areas due to limited language proficiency and potential gaps in formal education. Every school district creates a continuum of services to educate students at various levels of English language acquisition, which more than likely will include inclusion in the general education classroom. The challenge for districts is ensuring that general education teachers have the knowledge, …

Changes In Student Definitions Of De-Escalation In Professional Peace Officer Education, Pat Nelson

Criminal Justice Department Publications

Since the release of the 21st century policing report in the United States, the techniques of de-escalation have received a lot of attention and focus in political systems, policy changes, and the media. This research surveyed professional peace officer education university students on their definition of de-escalation and the techniques associated with de-escalation before specific communications coursework was completed and then after the coursework was completed. This research has found that clearly defining de-escalation and emphasizing the broad range of techniques available enhances the students' understanding and application of proper de-escalation.

This presentation won the Best Paper award for the …

The Evolution Of Food Labeling, University Of New England Applied Nutrition Program

All Student-Created Educational Resources

The infographic displays the timeline pertaining to the regulation created by the Food and Drug Administration to keep food manufacturers accountable for what is labeled on the food they produce. The evolution of nutrition labeling was not solely driven on the decisions made by the government, but also the interests of consumers. The process began in 1969 and has been evolving until present day. As scientists began to uncover the link between diet and food, consumers began to take note. The publishing of both The Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health and the National Research Council’s report and the …

Demographic Predictors And Reasons For Chronic Absenteeism Amongst Secondary Students With Disabilities, Cashea Holyfield

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Many students in secondary schools are increasingly impacted by chronic absenteeism. Researchers have consistently concluded that students who are chronically absent are likely to experience negative outcomes such as difficulties in academic achievement, learning, sociability, and mental health (London, Sanchez, & Castrechini, 2016). However, despite the implications of chronic absenteeism, research studies that primarily focus on assessing students with disabilities’ (SWDs) reasons for chronic absenteeism are relatively limited. Although there is some existing research that suggests that SWDs are frequently absent due to health-related reasons, transportation issues, and their perceptions of poor school climate (Erbstein, 2014; Humm-Brundage, Castillo, & Batsche, …

Tigerchat: Impacting Child Mental Health With An Innovative School-Based Health Education Program, Linda M. Gibson-Young, Molly Fortner

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The TigerCHAT Project is a health-education curriculum is to develop sustainable healthy behaviors, promote wellness, and prevent disease. We completed this initiative with over 450 5th and 6th grade schoolchildren, and this presentation will share mental health outcomes identified in a large rural school system.

How Nurse Leaders Assess Their Ethical Decision Making Practice, Before And After Ethical Leadership Training, Melissa Cole

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This project reveals surprising results regarding how nurse leaders assess their ethical decision-making practice before and after attending ethical leadership training. Contrary to the Dunning-Kruger effect, immediately after participating, self-assessment scores elevated. Results endorse nurse leaders' benefit from collaboration and sharing best practice.

Decoding Code Ob: Interprofessional Approach To Ob Training Can Improve Communication And Patient Outcomes, Angeli Mae Lagasca

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Maternal outcomes are a growing concern for hospitals across the nation. The post-partum patient experiencing medical complications requires complex interprofessional team involvement. At an urban, tertiary academic medical center, maternal outcomes and team communication were improved by providing innovative interprofessional education to staff nurses, nurse leaders, and physicians.

To Tell Or Not To Tell: Student Responses To Negative Behavior In Elementary School, Brent D. Harger

Sociology Faculty Publications

In this article I examine the factors that influence fifth grade student decisions regarding whether or not to report negative interactions to adults. Data from observations and interviews with students and adults show that there are many factors influencing the reluctance to tell on others. Among them is a school context in which verbal attacks are downplayed and telling is seen as ineffective and stigmatized. This context prevents bystanders from reporting what they have observed and places those with a lack of social support at a significant disadvantage when dealing with negative behavior.

Designing Visually Interactive Learning Modules To Promote Students' Critical Thinking In Mathematics, Linda Vu, Ying Xie

Master of Science in Computer Science Theses

This Innovative Practice Full Paper presents our study of promoting critical thinking and achievement in mathematics with the use of technology via easily accessible resources. We believe that creating easy-to-use learning modules that are accessible for students everywhere is a great way to help students comprehend abstract logic process in problem solving. More specifically, we developed a series of learning modules that interactively visualize and illustrate the steps of Geometry proofs by using GeoGebra, a dynamic learning platform for mathematics [5, 10]. Survey study shows that our interactive learning modules are beneficial in promoting students’ learning interests and ability of …

Keeney, Bert O., Collection, 1932-2002, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Finding Aids

A collection of biographical information, correspondence, Pittsburg State University materials, art topics, financial, legal, photographs, newspaper clippings, media, artifacts, and miscellaneous materials of former university art professor, Bert O. Keeney. Bert Orville Keeney was born November 20, 1909, in Chadron, Nebraska and died August 14, 2002, in Pittsburg, Kansas. He graduated from Rushville High School, in Rushville, Nebraska. He received undergraduate degrees from Chadron State College in English and Industrial Arts. He received a master’s degree from Kansas State Teachers College (now Pittsburg State University) in Industrial Education. He later attended the University of Minnesota and received a second master’s …

Finding Aid For White's Ferry Road School Of Preaching Collection, (1958-1972), Abilene Christian University Special Collections And Archives

White's Ferry Road School of Preaching Collection

Finding aid for the White's Ferry Road School of Preaching Collection, (1958-1972).

Latinx Family Engagement In Schools And Surrounding Communities: Assessing The Impact Of Parent (And Other Family Member) Development On Improving Student Educational Outcomes At Gene Ward Elementary School, Rosemary Q. Flores, Phyllis Morgan, Linda Rivera, Christine Clark

Teaching and Learning Faculty Research

This article examined the success of broadly defined family engagement activities of Latinx parents of students at Gene Ward Elementary School. Gene Ward Elementary School is a part of the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada. This article is based on a larger study of parent and family member participants in these activities at 25 district schools between 2003 and 2012.

Law School News: Roger Williams Celebrates Pride 06-17-2019, Michael M. Bowden

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Commencement Ceremony Of 2019: Abraham S. Fischler College Of Education And School Of Criminal Justice, College Of Arts, Humanities And Social Sciences, College Of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Transforming Professional Development For Today's Educational Environment, Amy L. Geurkink-Coats, Richard A. Regina

Dissertations

Professional development is vital to education. It provides an opportunity for continued growth and learning for educators throughout their career. While teachers earn credentials and certification through a university, professional development is intended to hone skills and help teachers evolve in an ever-changing landscape. The changing landscape may involve technology, generational needs, or broader societal interests. This research is an analysis of the implementation of transformational professional development in one large suburban Midwestern school district and one large Midwestern high school in another district. It analyzes data regarding professional development and examines literature that studies teacher participation, attitudes, and transfer …

Everyday Mobile Belonging: Theorising Higher Education Student Mobilities, K Finn, M Holton

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Hackney Family Collection, 1921-1969, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Finding Aids

Marguerite Hackney was born in Oswego, Kansas in 1907. She graduated from Cherokee County Community High School in 1927. She attended Kansas State College in Pittsburg (now Pittsburg State University), graduating with a B.S in 1932, and a Masters in 1940. She devoted her life to teaching along with two of her sisters. Marguerite passed away in 1991. Evelyn was born in Oswego in 1912, and passed away in 1987. She was married to Melvin Hamilton.

Brooker, George R., Collection, 1959-1992, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Finding Aids

George R. Brooker (1929-1992) was born in Ft. Scott, Kansas where he attended high school and community college. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the Kansas State Teacher’s College of Pittsburg (now Pittsburg State University) in 1956 and 1957, respectively. He earned a Doctorate of Education from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) in 1970. Dr. Brooker was on faculty in the Department of Technology at Pittsburg State University from 1959 until his death in 1992. Prior to working at PSU, he taught Automotive Studies at Bradley University in Illinois. During his career, he consulted with Walt Disney and …

Cicero, Charles, Collection, 1922-1938, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Finding Aids

Charles Cicero was born in 1911 in Frontenac, Kansas. He graduated from Frontenac High School in 1929. Mr. Cicero served in the U. S. Army during World War II as a member of the 70th Infantry Division. During his time at Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg, Kansas he majored in printing and helped to publish the weekly Collegio student newspaper and the KANZA yearbook. Charles married Effie Ellena on April 30, 1932 in Frontenac. Mr. Cicero worked for the Kansas City Southern Railway in Kansas City, Missouri, and worked for Moore Brothers Printers from 1931-1934. In 1934 he formed …

Young Dairymen, Mammoth Cave Chapter (Mss 662), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scans of scrapbooks (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Collection 662. Scrapbooks (scanned copies only) and newsletters for the Young Dairymen, Mammoth Cave Chapter which was located in south central Kentucky and organized byH. Bland Dorris, Jr. The scrapbooks chiefly contain photographs of the group’s activities. Also included are the Chapter’s newsletters, 1982-1986.

Professor Michelle Adams Published In Yale Law Journal, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Cardozo News 2019

No abstract provided.

Weede, Garfield W., Collection, 1910-1971, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Finding Aids

Biographical information; newspaper articles regarding Garfield “Doc” Weede and his career as coach, Athletic Director and professor; articles about Pittsburg State athletics; pamphlets, newspaper and other souvenirs from the 1936 Berlin Olympics; photographs of “Doc” and student athletes; articles and souvenirs form the 1971 dedication of the Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building.

Kilborn, Nancy, Collection, 1914-1921, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Finding Aids

Contains photographs and photo albums of the State Manual Training Normal (now Pittsburg State University), students, athletics, trips and the military, brochures of the Orpheus club and Polymnia Club, 1919 Kanza yearbook, U.S. Army Second Training Detachment, The Campus 1921.

Ion Family Collection, 1886-1946, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Finding Aids

Francis William “Frank” Ion (1867-1926) and Edith Champlin Ion (1870-1950) lived in Jamestown and Wichita, Kansas. They had three daughters; Ida May Ion Williams (1899-1987), Adalene Georgia Ion Hoover (1900-1982), and Frances Lillian Ion Rowe (1902-1983). Lillian and Ida went to school in the Wichita Public school system. Lillian graduated from the Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg (now Pittsburg State University) in 1927. She married Fayette Rowe and taught piano lessons from her home. Jack Ion was Lillian, Ida and Adalene’s nephew. Adalene married Samuel Hoover (1900-1929) and was a registered nurse. They had two sons; Francis (1925-2010) and …

Renfro, Thelma Fowler, Collection, 1920-1965, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

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Thelma May Fowler Renfro was born December 22, 1901 and died August 31, 1992. She married Raymond Reid Renfro (1901-1985) in 1946. She attended the Pittsburg State student from 1920-1928. She received a degree in speech, art, and English. She was assistant editor of the Collegio from 1922-1924 and the only girl on the debate team. Thelma was also a member of the Kappa Delta Pi sorority.

Meador Family Collection, 1873-1997, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

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Newspapers and clippings from 1899 to 1990; personal correspondence from 1876-1997; legal contracts; expenditures; patent and patent information;; café expenses;; plays; playbills and programs; diaries of Edwin Matsler and others; replications of famous art pieces; lessons in art appreciation; original artwork of Margaret Matsler and Willis Wayne; literacy pamphlets and programs; miscellaneous ephemera and brochures; grade cards and other teaching materials; photographs of the family and of Pittsburg State University; Family Bible; old spectacles and other miscellaneous items.

Whitesitt, E. Kennedy, Collection, 1921-1976, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

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Personal correspondence of E. Kennedy Whitesitt; examples of his print work; book catalogue of his personal library and a proposal to start a typographic center; typeface series and letterhead examples; teacher’s manuals to teach the Industrial Arts; student workbooks for printing and type; syllabi for Industrial arts; manuals for linotype machines; miscellaneous pamphlets and booklets about typography and typographers; Gutenberg Museum pamphlets and material; The Washburn Bible informational material; photographs of E. K. Whitesitt and his personal library and printing; A. H. Whitesitt’s papers (E. Kennedy Whitesitt’s father); posters on comparatives of printing paper and typefaces; posters about typography and …

Hankammer, Otto Alfred, Collection, 1922-1947, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

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A collection of vocational training manuals, tool catalogs, publications, student essays and coursework of Dr. Otto A. Hankammer. The personal series includes a portion of Dr. Hankammer’s dissertation, and the program for the Epsilon Pi Tau banquet. The collection includes various manuals related to the industrial arts such as concrete, tools, and radios. Information booklets include household management, industrial arts, metallurgy and furniture. The catalog series includes tools, household items, cards, and automobiles. Student essays from Industrial Art subjects range from 1932-1941 and others are undated. The coursework for Morse Code and Radio includes manuals as well as code sheets …

Local Challenges And Successes Associated With Transitioning To Sustainable Food System Practices For A West Australian Context: Multi-Sector Stakeholder Perceptions, Ros Sambell, Lesley Andrew, Stephanie Godrich, Justin Wolfgang, Dieter Vandenbroeck, Katie Stubley, Nick Rose, Lenore Newman, Pierre Horwitz, Amanda Devine

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Large-scale food system practices have diminished soil and water quality and negatively impacted climate change. Yet, numerous opportunities exist to harness food system practices that will ensure better outcomes for human health and ecosystems. The objective of this study was to consider food Production, Processing, Access and Consumption domains, and for each determine the challenges and successes associated with progressing towards a sustainable food system. A workshop engaging 122 participants including producers, consultants, consumers, educators, funders, scientists, media, government and industry representatives, was conducted in Perth, Western Australia. A thematic analysis of statements (Successes (n = 170) or Challenges (n …

Moon At Nine, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

Farrin wants to write stories. In stories, you can write your secrets. In stories, you can escape. Farrin is a wealthy, privileged, and smart Iranian girl, but her life is profoundly dissatisfying. Her parents still support the Shah, who was just overthrown, and if the Revolutionary Guard found out, they would all be punished. Her mother is so busy with her political meetings that she has little time to spend on Farrin, so Farrin spends her time writing and trying to keep a low profile. But then, a new student named Sadira comes to her school. Sadira is not afraid …