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Teaching Pro-Environmental Behavior: A Challenge In Indonesian Schools, Ratna Djuwita, Aditya Benyamin

Psychological Research on Urban Society

Although most researchers agree that environmental education is very important to develop pro- environmental behavior (PEB) in children, it is uncertain whether environmental education has positive outcomes, especially in Indonesian schools. This study tried to get some insight into whether green school students will have a higher nature relatedness and thus will behave more environmentally friendly, compared with students from schools with a regular national curriculum. In this study, 304 elementary public schools’ students and 229 green schools’ students participated. Data were collected through self-report scale, behavioral observation and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The result shows that green school student’s, …

Use Of Social Networking Sites Among The College Students In Tamil Nadu, India, Balamurugan T, Thanuskodi S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In the most recent years of the twentieth century, the world and particularly India saw a wonderful and quick headway in data and correspondence advancements. In this time, "correspondence" has developed as the most well-known term. Today the correspondence upset has united individuals paying little heed to geological limits. The need to convey is a piece of an individual's inborn being. Since the very beginning mankind has imparted utilizing distinctive procedures and strategies. Conditions and accessible innovation have directed the technique and methods for correspondences. Subsequently, every once in a while new communication technologies have been developed for better individual …

The Perception Of Students And Lecturer Of Occupational Therapy On The Importance Of Involvement In Research Projects: The Mind & Gait Project, Jaime Ribeiro, Ana Carolina Noversa, Soares Soares, Joana Azevedo, Patrícia Gomes, Mônica Braúna Costa, Maria Dos Anjos Coelho Rodrigues Dixe, Filipa Daniela Costa Couto, João Luís Alves Apóstolo

The Qualitative Report

Involvement in research is increasingly playing a crucial role in the training of higher education students, however, there isn’t much found on the literature on this particular subject. The present study aims to gauge the participants’ perception of pedagogical and scientific contributions in the development of research projects, specifically in the elaboration of a Cognitive Stimulation Program. Procedures followed a qualitative approach trough an exploratory descriptive case study research. For data collection, a semi-structured interview, a focus group, with key informants, and a questionnaire, were used for a set of participants (students and a professor) of the third year of …

Law School News: Groundbreaking Judicial Scholar To Deliver Rwu Law Commencement Address April 10, 2019, Michael M. Bowden

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

The Drug War In America: How Much Damage Has It Done, Sherrod D. Hollingshed

Honors College Theses

For decades, the War on Drugs has had a profound effect on the United States of America. The effects include high arrest rates, creation of private prisons, and unequal treatment of minorities by the Criminal Justice System. For the past several years, heightened attention has been paid to the War on Drugs. There have been calls to legalize certain drugs, such as marijuana, and calls to completely end the War on Drugs. The purpose of this study is to (1) study the history of the War on Drugs in America and discuss the effects that it has had on America, …

The Honors Beacon, Issue 15, Spring 2019, Honors Program At Minnesota State University, Mankato

Honors Beacon

Spring 2019 newsletter of the Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

The Effectiveness Of Video Modeling With Video Feedback On A Given Piece For Mid-To-Late Elementary Piano Students, Huiyun Liang

Theses and Dissertations

The primary purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of video modeling with video feedback for developing mid-to-late elementary piano students’ motor skills in learning the piece “Polka” by Dmitri Kabalevsky. The secondary purpose was to evaluate the benefits of this method for other aspects of performance and performance retention. Five (N=5) piano students, 8 to 9 years old, at mid-to-late elementary level were selected to participate in this study. The results of the study summarized the performance progress of four participants who demonstrated similar levels of technical and reading skills and completed the test requirements.

The full-scale …

The Impact Of Individualized Structured Reading Intervention On High School Students In Special Education: An Action Research Study, Nikki Clark

Theses and Dissertations

Reading skills comprise the following three categories: decoding, fluency, and comprehension. All three of these skills are necessary for students to become successful readers in and out of academic settings. Many students in special education read far below their grade level; difficulty reading is particularly challenging for such students because, in addition to limiting academic success, under-developed reading skills compromise students’ academic and functional independence. This study aimed to examine how a structured, individualized reading intervention may help high school students in special education – students who have been diagnosed with one specific disability or a combination of approved disabilities …

The Impact Of Readers Theater On Fluency, Emily Suggs

Theses and Dissertations

This action research study describes a problem of practice derived from the identification of students in fifth-grade who lack reading skills to be classified fluent readers as identified by Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills-Next Edition Oral Reading Fluency (DIBELS Next ORF). This problem of practice led to the development of an action research study, which examined the impact of fluency instruction that used readers theater texts on students’ overall fluency performance.

Through a convergent mixed methods design, the study addressed three research questions that explored the impact of using readers theater texts on students’ overall fluency performance, the …

Assessing The Financial Practicality Of Leed, Paul Ristuccia, Alanna L. Lecher

Student Publications and Presentations

The impact of construction and maintaining existing buildings is a major contributor to climate change. A solution to mitigating these associated impacts is green building rating systems; one of the most widely used is Leader in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED). First introduced in 2009 by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is routinely updated based on user feedback and evolving industry standards. One flaw of this rating system are the additional costs of integration with construction projects and the certification process. This flaw moves LEED certification out of reach of low-budget projects; thus, this study’s goals include: 1) …

Exploring How Temperatures Impact Crime Rates In Virginia, Anne Myers, Alanna L. Lecher

Student Publications and Presentations

Since the 1800s researchers have been trying to connect possible relationships between temperature and crime rate. Multiple researchers have come up with different theories and explanations why crime increases in the summer versus the winter. This experiment is intended to see if local temperatures can impact crime rates. Crime rates in Virginia were used to test for a difference in crime rates in cold years and hot years. The coldest years (2015-2017) and the hottest years (2010-2012) were compared. In addition, another test was completed to test for a difference between summer and winter crime rates. The temperature data was …

Idaho Administrative Law: A Primer For Students And Practitioners, Richard Henry Seamon

Idaho Law Review

No abstract provided.

Unveiling The Mask:Sexual Trauma's Impact On Academic Achievement, Behavior, And Self-Identity, Teshaunda Hannor-Walker, Sarah Kitchens, Lacey Ricks

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Sexual trauma is an unfortunate but a common and often masked experience for many students in America. While sexual trauma in itself is not a mental health disorder, it can become a risk factor for many academic and mental health problems. Trauma-informed schools can play an important role in helping students deal with the aftercare of a traumatic experience.

A Phenomenology Of Elementary Teachers' Perceptions Of Alternative Classroom And Behavior Management Strategies To Support Students Impacted By Parental Substance Abuse, Heidi M. Hickman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand how elementary (PreK-3) teachers in rural southern Ohio alter their classroom management strategies to offer behavioral support to students impacted by parental substance abuse. The theories that guided this study were: (a) Operant Conditioning (Skinner, 1938), (b) Family Stress Theory (Hill, 1958), (c) Social Learning Theory (Bandura, 1977), and (d) Social Development Theory (Vygotsky, 1978). The central question for this study was what are elementary teachers’ perceptions of how they alter their classroom management strategies to offer behavior support to students impacted by parental substance abuse? A purposeful sampling of …

Level Of Awareness And Information Needs On Indiscriminate Dumping Of Solid Waste Among Staff And Students Of Nigerian Universities., Michael Chigozie Nwafor, Josephine C. Igbokwe, Adizetu A. Ali, Chioma C. Onoh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

This work examined level of awareness and information needs on indiscriminate dumping of solid waste among staff and students of Nigerian Universities. The study adopted descriptive survey and was guided by five research questions. Questionnaire, interview and observation were used for data collection. The population of the study comprised four hundred and fifteen thousand, one hundred and twenty eight (415,128) students and staff of federal universities in the six geo political zones in Nigeria. A total sample of six hundred (600) staff and students were used for the study. Convenience sampling technique was employed to select 50 students and …

Effects Of High-Fidelity Simulation Based On Life-Threatening Clinical Condition Scenarios On Learning Outcomes Of Undergraduate And Postgraduate Nursing Students: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Celeste Marie Alfes

Faculty Scholarship

Objective The purpose was to analyse the effectiveness of high-fidelity patient simulation (HFPS) based on life-threatening clinical condition scenarios on undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students' learning outcomes. Design A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted based on the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and its reporting was checked against the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist. Data sources PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL with Full Text, Wiley Online Library and Web of Science were searched until July 2017. Author contact, reference and citation lists were checked to obtain additional references. Study selection To be included, available full-texts …

The Voices Of Graduates: Informing Faculty Practices To Establish Best Practices For Readying Nclex-Rn Applicants, Mary Hanson-Zalot, Angela Gerolamo, Julia Ward

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Changes in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing along with other factors influence graduates’ successful completion of a nursing program and the licensing examination. Literature is scarce in the area of examining stu-dent perceptions of preparing for and taking the NCLEX-RN examination. Our study sought to fill this gap in knowledge by conducting a focus group and interviews with individuals who passed the NCLEX-RN on their first at-tempt and those who did not. This was a descriptive qualitative study which used semi-structured interviews and a focus group to examine graduates’ perceptions related to preparing for and taking the …

Winter Dance Concert (February 7-9,2019), Lindenwood University

Student Dance Programs & Brochures

Program for the Winter Dance Concert (February 7-9,2019), Lindenwood University.

Training Students Through A Community Outreach Program To Support Families Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Joann P. Benigno`, John W. Mccarthy, Sarah O. Taylor, Bridget Gornichec Wright, Chao-Yang Lee

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

This outreach program involved training eight graduate and 19 undergraduate students to create evidence-based communication supports for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within the context of a two-course sequence on ASD. During the training program, ten families in rural Appalachia benefited from our services. Student and family satisfaction data with the outreach program was highly positive. Undergraduate and graduate university students participating in the program met or partially met 97% of their goals set at the beginning of each semester. Undergraduate students’ self-ratings of their own knowledge about material covered in the course were significantly higher than …

Champions For Justice & Public Interest Auction 2019, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Public Interest Auction

No abstract provided.

Scott Family - Letters To (Sc 3318), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3318. Letters to the Scott family of Ashland, Kentucky, chiefly to Sarah Asenath Scott from Fred Osborne, written from Clinchco, Virginia prior to their marriage. Fred refers to his work and health, their marriage plans, and a pending legal case. Other letters to Sarah are from childhood friends and classmates and friends of her mother. Includes a family letter to Sarah’s mother, and letters to her father from his sister and her children in Knoxville, Tennessee, which refer to farming operations and hopes for an improved economy under the new president, Franklin Roosevelt.

Use Of Social Networking Sites Among Undergraduates: A Case Study Of Department Of Theater And Film Arts, Faculty Of Arts, University Of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, Victor Chuks Nwokedi Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the Usage Patterns of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) amongst Undergraduate Students of Department of Theater and Film Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Jos, Nigeria. The study was guided by nine objectives. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population was all the 348 First year Students in the Department of Theater and Film Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Jos. Since, the population (348) was manageable, there was no need for sampling. Hence, all the students were adopted in the research. The research instrument adopted was questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using frequency …

Patient Safety And Quality Improvement Education For Paramedics: The Role Of The Ihi Open School Chapter, Samantha Robb, Trevor Hines Duncliffe, Lisa Henderson, Dugg Steary, Alan M. Batt

Faculty & Staff Publications - Public Safety

In 2017, an IHI Open School Chapter was founded at Fanshawe College. This was undertaken as an additional measure to promote patient safety and quality improvement awareness among students and faculty.

Creating A Sensory Inclusive Classroom: A Guide For Teachers, Bobbie Bertsch, Kylie Browen

Occupational Therapy Capstones

A school classroom is the place where students are expected to complete the majority of their learning. Many classrooms have a large amount of distracting sensory stimuli such as bright lights, visual stimuli on the walls, noises from individuals within the room, and sensory rich learning experiences. The physical environment can affect children's learning and attention (Miller-Kuhaneck & Kelleher, 2015). Based on an in-depth literature review, it has been found that certain components of the classroom can be altered to create an environment more inclusive for all children, regardless of abilities. In light of the push to keep children in …

“Is It Wrong To Want To Help Build Up God’S Kingdom?”: An Examination Of The Gendered Experience Of Early Brigham Young Academy Students

AWE (A Woman’s Experience)

No abstract provided.

Evaluating Protective Behavior Strategy Intentions Using The Theory Of Planned Behavior, Dakota Sanchez

Honors Undergraduate Theses

OBJECTIVE: Amongst college students there exists a concerning trend towards problem drinking owed to the cultures on campus that support problem drinking habits. Several interventions are currently used to encourage students to drink wisely with the goal of decreasing this problem drinking and the consequences of these behaviors. The current study analyzes the intention to use Protective Behavior Strategies through the model suggested in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). METHOD: College student participants (N = 171) completed a web-based survey examining alcohol-related behaviors, intentions, and perceptions at the time of the survey and over the next four weeks. RESULTS …

2019 Ruby Yearbook, Allyssa Borrelli, Carolyn Decicco, Sarah Johns, Ashley Kaminski, Sarah Marchione, Edward Sena, Xinyun Zhang, Tiffini Eckenrod, Annparke Sullivan

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 2019 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.

Research Brief Fiscal Year 2019, Nova Southeastern University

Research Briefs

No abstract provided.

Nsu Translational Research And Economic Development Fy 2019 Annual Report, Nova Southeastern University

Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Physiotherapy Students’ Attitudes Toward Working With People With Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Susan W. Hunter, Jessica Armstrong, Mark Silva, Alison Devine

Physical Therapy Publications

Aims: To understand personal, educational and clinical experiences and the attitudes of physiotherapy students towards people with dementia.

Methods: Online survey questionnaire. Physiotherapy students in the last year of a two-year Masters of Physical Therapy (MPT) entry-to-practice degree program (n = 59) were surveyed. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.

Results: Fifty-five students participated (93%). The majority of students (n = 52/55, 77%) had at least one clinical placement working with people with dementia. Overall, 53% (n = 29/55) felt their academic training was sufficient to effectively work with people with dementia. Moreover, …