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From Classrooms To Community: An Ethnographic Narrative, Nathan Nagaoka

CGU Theses & Dissertations

This ethnographic narrative weaves together the story of my journey as a novice teacher, as I worked to create a positive classroom ecology and learned countless lessons while assuming the roles of student, teacher, and observer. Through the analysis of multiple artifacts, intended to reflect my teaching practices, this narrative challenged me to examine my role in society and consider my past intentionally. With humility, hard work, and the connections I made with my students, this narrative tracks my progress as a teacher and displays my hopes and dreams for the future.

Adhd As A Lived Experience Amongst Bipoc College Students, Nikash Kale

Honors Theses

This thesis focuses on the perspectives of Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC) college students on Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study analyzes scoping strategies, perceived symptomatological differences, and the effects of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds among BIPOC college students. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 14 participants, I examine the full permeation of ADHD among BIPOC college students, its evolution from pre-diagnosis to the present, and how they navigate the disorder and its treatment. A qualitative analysis of ADHD among minorities in college will not only allow clinicians to understand the distinct struggles of BIPOC with ADHD, but it …

Once Upon Another Time: Retelling Fairy Tales & Legends With Inclusive Identities For Modern Young Adult Audiences, Hailey Drapcho

Honors Theses

This thesis explores how modern young adult (YA) fairy tale retellings can act as interventionist works as part of the mythopoeic YA fantasy sub-genre, where they enfold traditionally excluded identities into the archetypal role of the fairy tale female protagonist who is expected to embody an idealized form of girlhood. Fairy tales have a profound impact on self-image and how individuals create expectations of their role in the world. By fracturing the archetypes maintaining restrictive and exclusionary expectations, mythopoeic YA fairy tale retellings affirm the young adult girl to embrace her own individual identity and determine her role in the …

In The Kingdom Of The Thunder Dragon: Happiness, History, And Environment In A Changing Bhutan, Betsy Bolton

English Literature Faculty Works

Landlocked, mountainous, and surrounded by global giants India and China, Bhutan has provided remarkable leadership on both climate action and human happiness, despite its pre-2023 status as a least-developed nation. Bhutan was the first country to be internationally recognized as carbon neutral; it is also the birthplace of “Gross National Happiness” (GNH), a pointed alternative to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a means of measuring the success of national policies in promoting citizens’ wellbeing. Yet Bhutan has also been a site of ethnic conflict, with roughly tens of thousands people displaced into refugee camps in the 1990s and eventually resettled …

Diabetes Device Knowledge And Confidence Among School Nurses: A Mixed Methods Study, Cassandra F. Moffitt

Nursing Theses and Dissertations

Problem: Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic medical conditions in childhood. While manageable, these children may spend half of their day in the school setting and often need assistance from a school nurse to manage their care.

Theory: Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory (1977) served as the theoretical framework for this study.

Research Questions: The research questions explored knowledge, confidence, and additional predictors of confidence related to diabetes devices.

Design/Methods: An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was used. The Diabetes Device Confidence Scale (DDCS) was used to measure device confidence, while Subscale 10 of the KAT-1 instrument …

Puerto Rico’S Grand Wyndham Hotel Río Mar, The Methods They Use To Protect Leatherback Sea Turtle Nests, And My Own Findings On These Nests, Christopher Thillet

Theses & ETDs

For a very long time, leatherback sea turtles have been harmed in many ways by ecological damage caused by humans, especially their nests. Despite this, it is also humans who have been trying their best to undo these wrongs by working to protect the environment around the areas they have constructed. This thesis serves as a reflection that will provide information on what leatherback sea turtles are and the many things that are harming them worldwide, as well as the information that the hotels of Puerto Rico have collected to help further the study surrounding the many effects that people …

“Windows For Witness: Dan Fishback’S Radical Access”, Alexandra Juhasz

Publications and Research

Dan Fishback’s Jewish crip aesthetic – art made within a framework of integrated access – is rooted in the human (or Jewish!) capacity to be generous and so much more. He expands our understandings of who is in the room, who is in the world, who is in our community, who lives at the same time as us but in a different way. This connection in his show between chronic illness and Palestine is not only about alienation it is about identification and solidarity.

Ferocious (And Tender) Survival, Alexandra Juhasz

Publications and Research

A review of Blood Loss: a Love Story of AIDS, Activism, and Art, by Keiko Lane (Duke University Press, 2024) in the Anarchist Review of Books

Bridging Cultures And Classrooms: Enhancing Immigrant Student Success Through Differentiated Instruction And Social-Emotional Learning, Adriana Cruz Diaz

Literary and Intercultural Studies | Senior Theses

This thesis explores the challenges faced by immigrant students, particularly newcomers and English-language learners, in the American education system. Through an analysis of differentiated instruction and social-emotional learning (SEL), the paper highlights how tailored educational strategies can address gaps in academic achievement and social-emotional development. Drawing from personal experience as an educator and immigrant, the study emphasizes the critical role of culturally responsive teaching and programs that foster family engagement. Findings from observations and interventions in after-school and summer programs underscore the transformative impact of social-emotional learning competencies such as self-management and growth mindset on student engagement, behavior, and attendance. …

Researching English Teacher Development And Classroom Instruction In Indonesian Madrasahs And Pesantren, Anne-Coleman Webre, Editor, Donald Freeman, Editor, Gloria Romero, Abdul Syahid, Didin Nuruddin Hidayat, Lois Scott-Conley, Martha Epperson, Dedi Irwansyah, Siti Nurul Azkiyah, Atik Yuliyani, Agus Sufyan, Diana Erlina, Rahmah Firthriani, Hanung Triyoko, Faishal Zakaria, Anne Burns, Waliyadin Waliyadin, Nur'aeni Nur'aeni

World Learning Publications

This collection is an account of the research network, and resulting research studies, that were part of the English Language Teacher Training Project, organized by World Learning, a U.S-based non-governmental organization, with funding through the U.S. Embassy’s Regional English Language Office in Jakarta, and with the support of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs. The network had a shared research focus—to examine the experiences of English language teachers in Indonesian madrasahs and pesantren in the Project. These teachers were completing National Geographic Learning’s ELTeach Program, a suite of two on-line courses, while also receiving support and coaching from local university-based …

How Does The Bangkok Post Transform Press Into News Stories?, Jenjira Jitpaiboon, Jonathan Newton, Passapong Sriprachan

PASAA

No abstract provided.

Unveiling The Distinction Of Near Synonymy : A Corpus-Based Analysis On Attempt, Endeavor, Strive, And Try, Piyapong Laosrirattanachai, Piyanuch Laosrirattanachai

PASAA

No abstract provided.

Coherence In L2 Narrative Paragraphs Through The Lens Of Rhetorical Structure Theory, Suppathat Wuthikhamprapan, Prapatsorn Tiratanti

PASAA

No abstract provided.

A Course In English Language Teaching, Third Edition, Poonyavee Navetra

PASAA

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Input Modification On L2 Reading Comprehension And Incidental Vocabulary Learning, Weilong Huang, Sarut Supasiraprapa

PASAA

No abstract provided.

Thai Efl Teachersʼ And Studentsʼ Beliefs About Oral Corrective Feedback, Kittiya Phisutthangkoon

PASAA

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Interplay Of Efl Teachersʼ Professional Development, Job Satisfaction And Teaching Commitment By Considering The Mediating Role Of Their Job Enthusiasm, Tayebeh Nezamdoost Moazez, Farnoush Ahangaran, Aram Pouyan

PASAA

No abstract provided.

Grammatical Constructions Written By Thai Efl Learners In A National Competition Context, Abhinan Wongkittiporn

PASAA

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The Philosophies Of Swedish Mushroom Hunting, Kelly Zreloff

ENGS 15.11: Design and Education

This lesson invites students to explore Swedish mushroom hunting as both a cultural and environmental philosophy. Through a mix of mini lectures, storytelling, and outdoor experiential learning, students first learn about Allemansrätten (Sweden’s Right of Public Access) and how mushroom hunting evolved from post-war necessity to modern well-being practice. Students then reconstruct “a day in the forest” to reinforce the lecture’s key points about stewardship, secrecy, and serenity before participating in a quiet “hunt” activity in Pine Park.

By engaging curiosity first and empathy second, students come to understand that mushroom hunting is not only about harvesting food but about …

Rainwater Harvesting Instrumentation Design, Daysia Charles, Jacob Dresser, Margaret Frazier, Sophie Goldberg, Rubi Leon, Clare Mitchell

ENGS 89/90 Reports

Mexico City faces a severe water crisis, with millions of residents lacking reliable access to clean water. Isla Urbana, a non-profit organization that develops rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems to address this issue, has installed over 43,000 systems to provide essential water for underserved communities. However, a key challenge remains: there is no reliable way to measure the amount of water harvested by these systems. The current water meters in use are expensive, technically complex, and often require Wi-Fi for operation, making them inaccessible in many locations. To address this, the team found a cost-effective, simple, and accessible water meter and …

2025 Solar Decathlon Net Zero Design Challenge: Sharon Elementary School, Catherine Chen, Konstantin Spoerk, Emily Wangenheim, Courtney Sepucha, Colin Roche

ENGS 89/90 Reports

Our team participated in the 2025 US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Challenge, an international collegiate competition where teams are tasked with designing sustainable, net-zero buildings to support innovation and communities. We partnered with Sharon Elementary School in Sharon, VT. This small K-6 school was looking to propose an upgrade and expansion to accommodate their growing class. They struggled to find a cost-friendly construction plan to address necessary maintenance, over-occupancy, security concerns, and poor energy efficiency. By collaborating with the administration, teachers, and students, along with the firm behind the previous expansion proposal (Banwell Architects), our team created a …

Washback Of English Exit Exam (Eee) On Thai University Students’ English Language Learning, Sasima Charubusp, Orawan Wangsombat, Napatacha Sriwichai, Chanida Phongnapharuk

PASAA

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Differentiated Pronunciation Instruction Via A Virtual Learning Environment On Primary-School Thai Efl Teachers, Sumanee Pinweha

PASAA

No abstract provided.

Thai Efl University Students’ Writing In The Digital Age : Error Analysis Revisited, Atthasith Chuanpipatpong

PASAA

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Using Jigsaw Reading Technique With Pedagogical Translanguaging On Students’ Reading Comprehension And Metalinguistic Awareness, Roderick Julian Robillos

PASAA

No abstract provided.

It’S Not What We Say But How We Say It : The Use Of Their Linguistic Repertoire By Two Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers In The Efl Classroom In Thailand, Sarah Elizabeth Schefers, Maria-Luz Celaya

PASAA

No abstract provided.

Academic Article : Native Language Support In Enhancing English Learning For Chinese Postgraduate Students : Insights From Online Instruction At A Thai Technical University, Cheng-Chun Tsai

PASAA

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Applying Intercultural Tasks On Pre-Service Elt Teachersʼ Intercultural Awareness In A Course On English For Intercultural Communication, Nattida Pattaraworathum

PASAA

No abstract provided.

Introducing Second Language Assessment, Trung Kien Pham

PASAA

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Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Award, Notre Dame Law School

Student, Faculty, and Staff Awards

The Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition

The annual writing competition is open to all U.S. and Canadian law school students. Entries should be concerned with any issue within the general category of legal ethics. Entries must be original, unpublished work, a minimum of 5,000 words and a maximum of 15,000 words, inclusive of footnotes. Coauthored essays may be submitted. Submissions will be judged by a panel of faculty of the Notre Dame Law School. A monetary prize will be awarded to one winning entrant.