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Teaching Arabic Grammar In The Moroccan Textbook: Problems And Solutions, Abdellah Karym

Hebron University Research Journal-B (Humanities) - (مجلة جامعة الخليل للبحوث- ب (العلوم الانسانيه

Many national and international reports revealed that the successive Moroccan educational reforms failed to achieve their target goals. One key aspect of this failure manifests in the Arabic grammar teaching in the Moroccan textbook which negatively impacts the student’s performance in Arabic. This study aims to investigate problems in teaching Arabic grammar in the Moroccan textbook. It uses content analysis as a descriptive approach to investigate the methodology used in teaching Arabic grammar and to monitor the inconsistencies it incorporates. Besides, this study conducts a field survey by interrogating a group of experienced Arabic teachers to uncover the difficulties they …

Undergraduate Session Ia: Reading Sherlock Holmes: Perspectives On The Popularity And Endurance Of Doyle’S Detective, Allyson Butts, Micah Moulder, Claire Allen

Life of the Scholar Multidisciplinary Conference

Panel - An analysis of Sherlock Holmes from varying perspectives.

Allyson Butts

Who Is Sherlock?: Sidney Paget and Conceptions of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes

Micah Moulder

Into the Mind of Sherlock Holmes: An Analysis Into the Mysterious Elements of Sherlock Holmes’ Mind and Behavior

Claire Allen

The Hidden Female Gothic of Sherlock Holmes

The Urgency For A Transnational Feminist Methodology: An Inclusive Analytical Framework For Neocolonialism And Globalization, Sanam Shahmiri

Theses and Dissertations

I propose a methodology of literary study to be used in a wide range of disciplines and genres. While there have been numerous applications of postcolonial theory to the analysis of texts produced before, during, and after colonization, this transnational feminist methodology (TFM) is updated or reinvented to include discussions of the psychological and material ramifications of neocolonialism and neo-imperialism, especially about the immigrant experience—in particular, the perspective of children of immigrants living in diasporic communities. The work’s focus on postcolonial feminism is complicated by looking at gender, race, trans-nationality, and other identity factors that shape the work of writers …

Decoding The 1920s: Teaching Advanced Russian In A Literature Class, Nila Friedberg

World Languages and Literatures Faculty Publications and Presentations

Decoding the 1920s: A Reader for Advanced Learners of Russian was published by the Portland State University Open Access initiative in 2021. The 1920s is a major part of the Russian literary canon but is notoriously difficult for American students to read in the original, due both to its stylistic complexity and its hidden historical, political and cultural references. And yet, the period is crucial for understanding Russia – not only in the Soviet period, but also today. The 1920s and 1930s were the period when “The New Soviet Person” emerged, with its Soviet mentality. Recent attempts to glamorize the …

The Forgotten Epidemic: Identification Of Mtbc In The Neolithic Trypillia Of Verteba Cave, Ukraine, Tre Blohm

UM Graduate Student Research Conference (GradCon)

Microorganisms have plagued humankind for millennia and frequently participate in an evolutionary arms race against their hosts. Diseases from various microorganisms have crippled entire countries or led to massive population declines in recent history. However, much is unknown about epidemiology in ancient times. My project will be the first comprehensive paleoepidemiological approach to understand disease across populations in Europe during the Neolithic era (7000-1700BC). The Neolithic was one of the most profound transformations in human history, both culturally and biologically. Massive migrations, formations of the earliest settlements in Europe, and introduction of agriculture and pastoralism led to new environments for …

Florida History Research In Progress, Florida Historical Society

Florida Historical Quarterly

This list shows the amount and variety of Florida history research and writing currently underway, as reported to The Florida Historical Quarterly. Doctoral dissertations and master’s theses completed in 1989 are included. Research in Florida history, sociology, anthropology, political science, archaeology, geography, and urban studies is listed.

Political Leadership Among The Natives Of Spanish Florida, John H. Hann

Florida Historical Quarterly

When the first Europeans arrived off Florida’s coasts the land was not uninhabited virgin territory but was occupied by many distinct peoples organized into flourishing, complex, chiefdom-level societies of a non-egalitarian nature. Those societies included the Calusa of the Gulf coast from the Charlotte Harbor area southward to the tip of the Florida peninsula; Tocobaga and others who occupied the shores of Tampa Bay and their hinterland; Ais of the Indian River area and its hinterland; various autonomous Timucua-speaking groups of south Georgia and north Florida from the east coast westward to the Aucilla, Withlacoochee, and Oklawaha rivers; Apalachee whose …

Beyond The Martyrs Of Florida: The Versatile Career Of Luis Gerónimo De Oré, Noble David Cook

Florida Historical Quarterly

The general commissioner for the Franciscan missions in Florida, Friar Luis Gerónimo de Oré, arrived in St. Augustine in 1614 where he conducted a brief ecclesiastical inspection before returning to Cuba. Oré came again to Florida in late 1616, reaching St. Augustine on November 6. Armed with powers of visitation and confirmation, he inspected the Franciscan missions in the area and confirmed hundreds of converts. He also presided over the First General Chapter Meeting of the Franciscan Order in the province. During his Florida travels, Oré collected reports on earlier attempts of conversion, and before returning to Europe he compiled …

Review Of Uncertain Archives: Critical Keywords For Big Data, Marissa Friedman

Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies

While its encyclopedic organization does hinder the book’s overall accessibility, Uncertain Archives presents some useful theoretical frameworks for archivists working with digitized and born-digital collections. In its entirety, the book provides a complex analysis of present and possible future impacts of big data across many aspects of human life and organization. It raises thought-provoking questions and areas of inquiry for information professionals tasked with collecting, preserving, describing, and providing access to exponentially growing digital collections. For those interested in LIS approaches to big data, Uncertain Archives is part of a growing body of scholarship concerning the growth of digital archives …

International Engagement Weekly Newsletter, March 4, 2022, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

Inside this Issue:

--- The Office of International engagement is temporarily moving
--- The Office of International Engagement is Hiring
--- OPT Session Re-Scheduled
--- Educational Forum on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
--- International Coffee Hour - Now in Bartlett
--- CETL - The Challenges of Non-Native English-Speaking Faculty
--- Wellness Bingo (CAB)
--- Midterm De-Stress Fest
--- This week at the WRC
--- NIBS International Business Case Competition Finals Watch Party
--- UNI Staff Highlight: John Peterson
--- From our CIEP Instructors

Shared Book Reading Experiences For Young Children Who Use Augmentative And Alternative Communication ( Aac ) Systems, Braelyn Nicole Wence

Theses and Dissertations

Shared book reading is an evidence-based interactive literacy activity that promotes development of oral language and emergent literacy skills in young children; however, literature regarding best practices for parents of children with developmental disabilities under the age of five years, specifically those with complex communication needs, is severely limited. In this descriptive study, the parent and child behaviors of five families with children between 35-48 months who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems were coded and analyzed during parent-child shared book reading interactions. Three families had previous training on AAC use during shared book reading; two families did not …

Correlations Between Work Environment, Affective, Normative, And Continuance Commitments Of Library Personnel In Public University Libraries In South-West Nigeria, Ogunbanjo Babatunde, Solomon Olusegun Awonus, Ifedamola Olaniy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Personnel commitment to their organisations on an emotional, normative, and long-term basis is crucial to achieving organisational goals and objectives. Working circumstances for employees in any business, particularly university libraries are crucial to achieving these levels of dedication. The impact of the work environment on the affective, normative, and long-term commitments of library staff in Nigeria's South-West area was investigated in this paper. A total of 427 people participated in the study. The findings revealed that the work environment is related to affective commitment (R2 =.014; p.05), normative commitment (R2 =.004; p.05), continuance commitment (R2 =.033; p.05), and the …

New Directions To Promote Global Education On College Campuses And In Communities, Rochonda L. Nenonene, Karla Guinigundo, Sangita Gosalia, Furaha Henry-Jones

Proceedings: 2022 Global Voices on the University of Dayton Campus

In 2000, South Africa’s president Thabo Mbeki stated that the twenty-first century would be the “Century of Africa.” Indeed I, like many, believe that Africa is a continent full of promise, rich cultural heritage, blessed with a wealth of natural resources, and poised to become a hub of innovation and progress. Recently, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken remarked that Africa is headed toward becoming one of the world’s most important economic regions, and that it will have a hand in shaping in the future of the world. Recent advances have been made in solar power, the “green tech” industry working …

A Curriculum Development For 21st Century Learners: Using Project Based Learning To Teach The Four Cs Required For Today And Tomorrow's Workforce, Sarah Sheppard

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The purpose of this study is to present a 21st century curriculum designed specifically for fourth grade students. The curriculum utilizes the Four Cs of learning and Project Based Learning frameworks, in order to provide best practices for all students to achieve academic success and 21st century skill development. The following question framed the literature research that was conducted to develop this curriculum: How can we create a curriculum that covers required academic content standards while incorporating 21st century skills in order to prepare our students to be successful in their future endeavors? The question was answered through literature research …

Examining Programmatic Lesson Study In Preservice Teacher Education, Gabriel T. Matney, Miranda Fox

School of Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications

This study of mathematics preservice teachers investigates their experiences with a program requirement to learn about and engage in multiple iterations of open approach lesson study. Inductive analysis revealed four experiential themes: Variable Contexts, Professional Community, Challenges, and Transformation. Preservice teachers attribute their transformation to reform-based mathematics instruction involving iterative experiences and processes of open approach lesson study. Other experiences and implications are examined.

The Rattler (Volume 110, Issue 6), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Indicators Of Faculty Research Proficiency: A Systematic Literature Review, Muhammad Salahuddin

Graduate Research Achievement Day Posters

Global formalization of knowledge depends largely upon the research productivity of university faculty; however, the skills that makeup a competent researcher are undefined. The current study aimed to identify the components of faculty research proficiency in the social science domain.

The research questions are:

(1) What research competencies are essential for a faculty member?

(2) How has faculty research proficiency been measured in the past?

Digital Discrimination In The Sharing Economy: Evidence, Policy, And Feature Analysis, Miroslav Tushev

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Applications (apps) of the Digital Sharing Economy (DSE), such as Uber, Airbnb, and TaskRabbit, have become a main facilitator of economic growth and shared prosperity in modern-day societies. However, recent research has revealed that the participation of minority groups in DSE activities is often hindered by different forms of bias and discrimination. Evidence of such behavior has been documented across almost all domains of DSE, including ridesharing, lodging, and freelancing. However, little is known about the under- lying design decisions of DSE systems which allow certain demographics of the market to gain unfair advantage over others. To bridge this knowledge …

Availability, Accessibility And Utilization Of Electronic Information Resources By Undergraduates Of Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, Kehinde Mary Oyelade Mrs, Vincent Enyeribe Unegbu Prof, Madukoma Ezinwayi Madukoma Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigates the availability, accessibility and utilization of electronic information

resources by undergraduates of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo

state, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for this study. A population of six thousand

three hundred and forty (6340) undergraduates were involved in the study. A total number of

Three hundred and seventeen 317 undergraduates were drawn as sample size through stratified

sampling techniques. Questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. Two

hundred and seventy 274 four dally filed questionnaires were received, given an overall response

rate of 86.49%. Data were collected and analyzed using …

Whither The Lofty Goals Of The Environmental Laws?: Can Statutory Directives Restore Purposivism When We Are All Textualists Now?, Stephen M. Johnson

Pepperdine Law Review

Congress set ambitious goals to protect public health and the environment when it enacted the federal environmental laws through bipartisan efforts in the 1970s. For many years, the federal courts interpreted the environmental laws to carry out those enacted purposes. Over time, however, courts greatly reduced their focus on the environmental and public health purposes of the environmental laws when interpreting those statutes due to the rise in textualism, the declining influence of the Chevron doctrine, and the increasing willingness of courts to defer to agency underenforcement of statutory responsibilities across all regulatory statutes. In 2020, the Environmental Protection Network, …

الآيتان الأخيرتان من سورة الحديد: دراسة تفسيرية مقارنة The Last Two Verses Of Surat Al-Hadid, A Comparative Explanatory Study, Lina Ahmed Arman, Jihad Mohammed Al-Nuseirat

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

ملخص

تناولت هذه الدراسة الخاصة بالتفسير المقارن آخر آيتين من سورة الحديد، وهما قوله تعالى: ]يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ ٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَءَامِنُواْ بِرَسُولِهِۦ يُؤتِكُم كِفلَينِ مِن رَّحمَتِهِۦ وَيَجعَل لَّكُم نُورا تَمشُونَ بِهِۦ وَيَغفِر لَكُم وَٱللَّهُ غَفُور رَّحِيم * لِّئَلَّا يَعلَمَ أَهلُ ٱلكِتَٰبِ أَلَّا يَقدِرُونَ عَلَىٰ شَيء مِّن فَضلِ ٱللَّهِ وَأَنَّ ٱلفَضلَ بِيَدِ ٱللَّهِ يُؤتِيهِ مَن يَشَآءُ وَٱللَّهُ ذُو ٱلفَضلِ ٱلعَظِيمِ[.

حيث هدفت الدارسة إلى التعرف على مواضع الخلاف بين المفسرين في الآيتين، ومنشأ الخلاف وأقوال المفسرين وأدلتهم التي اعتمدوا عليها، ومن ثم الموازنة بينها؛ بغية الترجيح أو الجمع بين الأقوال، وفق منهجية علمية منضبطة. فاعتمدت …

الاستشهاد بكلام العرب المنثور في التفسير Citing The Words Of The Ancient Arabs In The Interpretation Of The Qur’An, Haroun Noah Maabdeh

Jordan Journal of Islamic Studies

ملخص

يهدف هذا البحث إلى بيان حجية الاستشهاد بكلام العرب المنثور في تفسير القرآن الكريم، وبيان المواطن التي استشهد فيها المفسرون به خلال تفسيرهم للقرآن الكريم.

وقد قمت بجمع أقوال العلماء المؤيدين والمعارضين للاستشهاد بكلام العرب عامة وتحليلها من أجل التوصل إلى القول الراجح في حجية الاستشهاد بكلام العرب المنثور في التفسير، كما قمت باستقراء وتتبع مواطن ذكر المفسرين لكلام العرب المنثور في كتب التفاسير عامة لمعرفة المواطن التي استشهد فيها المفسرون بكلام العرب.

وقد توصلت من خلال البحث إلى أن كلام العرب يعدُّ حجة في القضايا اللغوية بشكل عام، وأن المفسرين قد استشهدوا بكلام العرب المنثور في تفاسيرهم في …

Culturally And Linguistically Responsive Teaching Practices For English Learners, Alanna Williamson

Graduate Teacher Education

English Language Learners (ELLs) in the United States have continually underachieved in literacy. This paper evaluated research done on the effectiveness of culturally and linguistically responsive (CLR) practices on literacy improvement for preschool to early elementary ELLs. Multiple studies were synthesized in the areas of positive and negative teacher perceptions, effective culturally and linguistically responsive strategies, and creating independent learners. The research determined CLR teaching to be an effective method for improving teacher perceptions of ELLs. It was also shown that through culturally and linguistically responsive practices, teachers can offer successful literacy strategies. The studies additionally indicated CLR practices could …

Daily Eastern News: March 02, 2022, Eastern Illinois University

March

No abstract provided.

March 2, 2022 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Decentering Whiteness In Teacher Education Through A Creative Self Study Of Womanist Caring Pedagogy, Jane Ammon

Education Doctorate Dissertations

Teacher education faculty in higher education continues to mirror K–12 schools, continuing to be comprised of predominately White women, thus creating a what is known as a cultural gap for teacher education students from marginalized populations in colleges. This culture gap, created by modeling Whiteness as the expected and accepted norm, is often painfully evident to students of color though invisible to White teachers who do not seek to change the current systematic racism prevalent in many teacher education programs. The understanding of self through the critical Whiteness lens is in the movement of the second wave of critical Whiteness …

Internet Usage For Research And Learning Among University Students In Nigeria, Oberiri Destiny Apuke, Elif Asude Tunca

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper attempts to research into the challenges facing the students in this region as it relates to internet usage for academic research and learning and how they find ways to make use of the internet to facilitate their studies. It also examined the benefits they derive from the usage of internet. The participants were tested through a mixed-method design. Firstly, (n=250) participants’ answered questionnaires. Then, (n=18) class representatives were invited to a focus group discussion. The findings identified the lack of digital readiness among their institution, the absence of electronic library for easy accessibility to …

Zoom ‘N Gloom: Performativity And Inclusivity During The Pandemic And Beyond, Sarah V. Seeley

Academic Labor: Research and Artistry (2017-2022 archives)

The pandemic has variously amplified, eliminated, and otherwise transformed the experiences and meanings of work across sectors and nation states. In the context of higher education, this transformation has taken many shapes, which have been molded by pre-existing, if not predictable, inequalities. If we set up all the well-documented pandemic-induced obstacles to work alongside the performative nature of academic work, there is a notable uneasiness. Insofar as the nature of work is changing— becoming more challenging, in general—there must be further implications for work that is “on display.” Within this context, the article focuses on the experiences of teaching and …

Am I Doing This Right? The Emotional Labor Of Confronting Inequitable Writing Assessment, Amy Flick, Sommer Marie Sterud

Academic Labor: Research and Artistry (2017-2022 archives)

During the pandemic, we, like many others, found ourselves reimagining the practices we engage in to best meet the needs of our students. While adjusting to a new class structure was challenging, we found that writing assessment was particularly fraught. To create the most equitable assessment practices, we implemented Inoue’s conception of labor-based grading. Inoue (2019) argues, “A grading contract based only on labor is better for all students and undermines the racist and White Supremacist grading systems we all live with at all levels of education” (p.16-17). These circumstances motivated us to employ labor-based grading given the difficulties many …

Patience As A Predictor For Environmental Attitudes, Carolina Missura

Undergraduate Economic Review

This paper aims to show the relationship between an individual’s value of patience and the degree to which they exhibit pro-environmental attitudes. My hypothesis is that country-wide patience has a strong impact on an individual’s attitudes towards protecting the environment. I present two methods to address this relationship, each method employs a different variable used to measure environmental attitudes. Given some discrepancies in the results from the first method, the second was the one utilized to reach the conclusion. The paper concludes that there is a positive and significant correlation between patience and environmental attitudes.