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Does The Use Of Ipod Touch Improve Four-Year-Olds' Early Literacy Concepts?, Nur Tanyel

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Technology integration into early childhood curriculum is recognized as a learning tool for young children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the integration of the iPod Touch into four-year-old classrooms in a learning center for individual reading and writing activities. The collected data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively based on assessments and observations using an embedded mixed research model. The results of the study indicated that iPod integration had a moderate effect on four-year-old early reading and writing concepts, yet teacher practices have significant influence in children’s development of literacy concepts.

Full Issue: Volume 12, Number 1, Fall 2018, Julie Jones

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This file contains the full issue of TEJSC, including front matter, table of contents, editorial notes, and articles.

Promise Of A Democratic Society: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers For Under-Served Ells, Nan Li, Angela Peters

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The number of English Language Learners (ELLs) has increased consistently in American schools in recent years- this group has the highest percentage of increase among all ethnic groups in schools. This rise of the ELL school enrollment has brought increased demands for teacher preparation. Yet, most teacher education programs still follow a traditional norm in teacher preparation- targeting instruction for mainstream classrooms. As a result, once placed in classrooms, preservice teachers lack strategies for working with ELLs. Additionally, the ELLs face academic challenges due to limited English proficiency for meeting the learning demand of schools. Data shows that the ELLs …

Using Blended Learning To Support Differentiated Instruction, Suzanne Horn, Rhonda Miller

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This article reviews the concept of blended learning. The authors explore how blended learning can support teachers efforts to differentiate instruction and support English Language Learners and students with learning differences in the classroom.

Full Issue: Volume 11, Number 2, Spring 2018, Julie Jones

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This file contains the full issue of TEJSC, including front matter, table of contents, editorial notes, and articles.

Southeastern Teacher Educators' Self-Efficacy For Addressing Lgbt Issues, Cathy Brant, Lara Willox

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The purpose of this study was to explore southeastern teacher educator's self-efficacy in addressing LGBT issues as a part of their undergraduate methods courses. Over 100 teacher educators responded to the survey exploring their self-efficacy about working with LGBT students, including LGBT individuals / events in their coursework and teaching to reduce prejudice. Findings showed a higher self-efficacy for working with LGBT students in contrast to a lower self-efficacy for teaching to reduce bias. Qualitative data indicated ways teacher educators were integrating LGBT issues and further highlighted ongoing professional development needs.

The Seriousness Of Humor In Educational Settings, Susan Fernandez

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Humor is an often overlooked skill that has many benefits, including providing stress relief, maximizing brain capacity for learning, increasing creativity, improving communication skills, and creating an environment of trust (Morrison, 2008, p. 19). With the possible positive educational implications of humor in mind, this study began in a large public school of Miami-Dade County, Florida as a quantitative correlational examination of the role of elementary and middle school teachers' sense of humor and its impact on their students' achievement. Based on the results of this study, research on the effects of humor in educational settings proliferated into a qualitative …

The Impact Of International Service Learning On Teacher Education Students Serving In A Third World Country, Seth E. Jenny, Geraldine C. Jenny

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This study examined perceived outcomes associated with undergraduate teacher education students who were involved in an international service learning project with impoverished children in a third world country. Qualitative data collection methods guided the study which centered upon student attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors relating to international service learning as well as any individual learning regarding a possible deepened understanding of their personal worldview or valuing of diverse peoples. Findings indicated that the participants perceived several prior expectations which did not match reality, the diversity of the new loving culture was enjoyed, and several distinct individual changes occurred as a result …

Understanding English Language Learners: A Qualitative Study Of Teacher Candidates Teaching In Another Country, Culture, And Context, Lee Vartanian

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Regardless of the influx of English Language Learners (ELLs) in public schools, many pre-service and in-service teachers are underprepared to teach them (O'Neal, Ringler, & Rodriguez, 2008). Study abroad experiences, that include a teaching component, may provide an option for teacher candidates wishing to increase their ability to teach ELLs. In May 2014, nine teacher candidates from South Carolina taught for two weeks in an elementary school in central Guatemala. This qualitative study focused on how the experience of teaching in a new country, culture, and context impacted participant perceptions of effective teaching practice, the diverse needs of children, and …

2026 March 25 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Using The Karush-Kuhn-Tucher Optimization Method On A Finite Fuzzy Markov Chain, Marwan S. Jameel, Zeiad Yahya Ali Allawee, Rana Z Al-Kawaz, Sura J Hussein

Baghdad Science Journal

It is highly interesting to explore the implications of Markov chain stability because its importance in engineering, dynamic systems, energy subject and decision-making issues. This paper deals with a method to assess the stability of Markov chains, finishing our notes in finite fuzzy Markov chains. The optimization of KKT was evaluated in two approaches: a. For one thing, optimized KKT methods substitute the random transition probability with a fuzzy value in the transition matrix. The problem illustrates the efficacy of method in proving the unique properties for power bounds of a 3 × 3 matrix depending where on this it …

Recognition Of Arabic Derived Handwritten Letters Using A Vgg-Like Convolutional Neural Network, Mouhssine El Atillah

Baghdad Science Journal

Due to its complexity, the Arabic language and its extensions build a fertile field of research in the field of artificial intelligence in general and optical character recognition (OCR) specifically. There are several languages that use the Arabic alphabet in their manuscripts. These languages innovated new letters to pronounce sounds not found in the Arabic language. These letters are called 'Arabic-derived letters'. To enrich the Arabic language, we can use these letters to know the true pronunciation of intrusive words in the Arabic language. This article deals with the Arabic-derived letters (ADL) dataset. It is a new dataset that consists …

Spatial Narrative Beyond The Proscenium: Set Design As A Tool For Wellness, Christina Griffey

LSU Master's Theses

Inspired by a health crisis that led to spending time in medical settings, this thesis examines how our surroundings impact our well-being. By developing a framework that explores the topics of storytelling, space, place, theatre, and expanded scenography, I propose that set design can be used as a tool for wellness. I explore several disciplines through the lens of set design and highlight the disciplines, professionals, and designers that are contributing to the creation of therapeutic environments using scenographic practices.

Análisis Verbal De La Concordancia Negativa En Estudiantes De Español Como L2 Y Hablantes De Herencia De Una Universidad De Estados Unidos De América, Natalia C. Gallardo Linares

LSU Master's Theses

La concordancia negativa (NC) constituye un rasgo central de la negación en español, en el que un marcador negativo preverbal (no) coocurre con ítems de concordancia negativa (NCIs) posverbales, como nada, para expresar una única negación semántica. Investigaciones previas sobre la adquisición de la concordancia negativa se han centrado principalmente en el papel de la competencia lingüística y de las influencias interlingüísticas, por lo que se ha prestado relativamente menos atención a la contribución de factores lingüísticos internos, como el tipo de verbo. La presente tesis examina la adquisición de la concordancia negativa en español con especial …

The Impact Of The Two-Way Immersion Model On Hispanic Pre-Service And In-Service Teachers’ Understanding Of Curriculum Implementation In Early Childhood Field Placements, Omar J. Vigo

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

ABSTRACT

Dual language education, also known as Two-Way Immersion (TWI), is a teaching method that puts native English speakers and native speakers of another language in the same classroom. This helps both groups become bilingual and biliterate (Christian, 1996; Lindholm-Leary, 2001). The TWI approach highlights several benefits, including bilingualism and biliteracy, academic achievement, cross-cultural competence, cognitive improvements, and equity and accessibility (Lindholm-Leary, 2001). Research on the TWI model in adults is limited, although it has demonstrated effectiveness in supporting Hispanic teacher candidates, unlike studies conducted in primary education. This demonstrates that the TWI methodology benefits students (Van Booven, 2012). This …

I Never Would Have Expected It! Changing Perceptions Through Cross-Cultural Experiences, Jamia Thomas Richmond, Caroline Knight

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

As the U.S. population continues to diversify, cross-cultural interactions are increasingly common. Preconceptions of other cultural groups influence those interactions. In this article, two teacher educators interview ten college students, discussing how experiences in a cross-cultural tutoring program changed their perceptions and beliefs about working with culturally diverse elementary students. The college students identify several aspects of the tutoring program impacting their overall educational experience.

Best Practice Usage With English Language Learners In Regular Education Classrooms: A Study Of Charleston County, South Carolina Public Schools, Barbara Rabon, Zachary Kelehear

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which select Best Practices are used in regular education classrooms and if there was correlation between the frequency of their use and previous professional development attendance. Regular education teachers were the target audience for this study because the average English Language Learner (ELL) spends only three hours a week with a certified ESOL teacher, and the remaining 34 hours with a regular education teacher. Charleston County, SC was selected because of its large ELL population (2,138 students), the fact that there are currently 78 schools serving ELLs and because …

A Call For Dialogue And New Collaborations: Priorities For Teacher Education In South Carolina For The 21st Century, Beth Powers-Costello

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Teaching and Teacher Education in South Carolina face particular challenges and opportunities based on our economic, political, and geographic contexts. For example, our state serves an increasingly diverse student population (e.g., race, class, family configuration etc.). The literature and data on this topic worldwide has received considerable attention. We as South Carolina educators not only need to respond to issues in our global community but also to our own local context as indicated by empirical research, theoretical literature, and the narratives of those we serve. This article suggests a possible starting point for dialogue among educators – particularly teacher educators …

Probabilistic Governance And Telemetry Framework For Autonomous Agents, Tanmay Kayande

Defensive Publications Series

When managing complex, unpredictable (non-deterministic) AI agents using simple, fixed control systems (like finite state machines), operational failures and accountability issues often arise. This document introduces a probabilistic governance and telemetry framework to resolve these problems. Instead of following a rigid sequence of steps, this framework defines a multi-dimensional operational boundary, a 'behavioral volume', and assigns the agent a goal. This allows the agent to use its own reasoning to achieve the goal while remaining within the defined boundaries. A separate telemetry layer monitors the agent's actions by calculating metrics, such as alignment scores and drift velocity, to measure how …

A Multi-Layered Framework For Behavioral Governance Of Non-Deterministic Ai Agents, Tanmay Kayande

Defensive Publications Series

This framework manages AI agents by establishing behavioral boundaries and a persistent identity. It uses a multi-layered stack, combining safety rules with brand guidelines, to shape an agent's reasoning. Features include authority decay to limit power if confidence drops and memory segmentation to prevent data tampering. Centralized oversight ensures these digital representatives remain aligned with company policies through continuous monitoring and testing.

Real-Time Whisper-To-Voiced Speech Conversion Using Generative Spectral Mapping, Tamar Yakar, Ilia Labzovsky

Defensive Publications Series

Whispered speech presents challenges in voice communication because it lacks the vocal cord vibration, fundamental frequency, and harmonic structure found in voiced speech. This results in reduced intelligibility and an unnatural sound during transmission. To address these limitations, a generative spectral mapping method is disclosed. The method utilizes a deep neural network to map the formant structure of whispered audio to a reconstructed harmonic structure. Missing pitch information is inferred from intensity dynamics and semantic context, while speaker identity is maintained through conditioning on a speaker embedding vector. A frame-based generative vocoder processes audio in small segments to allow for …

Liszt’S Representation Of Instrumental Sounds On The Piano: Colors In Black And White, By Hyun Joo Kim. Rochester, Ny: University Of Rochester Press And Boydell & Brewster Limited, 2019., David H. Plylar

Music & Musical Performance: An International Journal

No abstract provided.

The Living Lab: Instructional Design Interventions To Improve Communication And Equity In Federal Housing Programs, Joana I. Camp

Knowledge and Creativity Expo

The Living Lab is an independent applied research project informed by my 25 years of lived experience as a Section 8 voucher holder, examining how instructional design strategies can improve administrative workflows, communication, and equitable access within the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Drawing on sustained participation, the research identifies two primary systemic barriers: the federally mandated 15-day inspection period and incomplete Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) packets. To address these issues, the project developed the RFTA Roadmap—a zero-cost, clarity-driven communication tool that embeds sequential instructions directly within procedural workflows, mitigating the Split-Attention Effect and cognitive “Bandwidth Tax” associated with standard …

Kasambahay Ako!: Exploring The Dynamics Between Domestic Workers’ Perceived Social Role And Personal Agency, Charmi Ysabella S. Onia, Justin Kobe T. Atianzar, Alyssa Jaye J. Azcarraga, Jaime Luis R. Hebron, Errol Bantayan

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings

Filipino domestic workers, known as kasambahays, fulfill essential societal roles while navigating social positions. Despite legal frameworks like the Kasambahay Law, the dynamic and evolving relationship between their perceived social role and personal agency remains an underexplored area. This phenomenological study delves into the lived experiences of kasambahays in the Laguna province to understand how they perceive their social position, exercise agency, and navigate the intricate interaction between these dimensions. Using purposive sampling, conversational interviews (Pakikipagkuwentuhan) were conducted with four female domestic workers with at least five years of experience. Thematic analysis, guided by self-determination theory and social role theory, …

Endowed With Intelligence From On High: Scriptural Patterns Of Divinely Augmented Knowing, Yoshihiko Ariizumi

Learning, Teaching, & Researching Optimization

The four standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contain numerous accounts in which individuals exhibit intellectual capacities — of perception, reasoning, problem-solving, and articulation — that demonstrably exceed their natural endowments and circumstances. This essay identifies twenty such accounts, organizes them into five conceptual typologies, and draws from each typology a set of concrete, actionable proposals for faculty at Brigham Young University who seek to integrate divine assistance into their scholarly and pedagogical work. The central argument is that the patterns encoded in Latter-day Saint scripture constitute not merely historical records of miraculous intervention but …

Application Of Neutrosophic Resolving Sets In Earthquake Disaster Management Using Neutrosophic Graph Models, Shanmugapriya R, Sangeetha P

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Complications And Outcomes Of Orbital Fracture Repair In Oman, Saleh Al Ghailani, Abdulaziz Bakathir, Ahmed Al Ajmi, Shuhra Al Washahi, Tiamour Al Baloshi, Ahmed Al Hashmi

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: This study aimed to investigate and analyse the complications and outcomes of orbital fracture repair in Oman. Methods: This multicentre retrospective study included all patients with orbital floor and/or medial wall fractures who underwent orbital reconstruction at four tertiary hospitals in Oman between January 2014 and December 2021. The data collected included demographics, fracture aetiology, surgical approach, reconstruction material, complications and repair outcomes. Results: A total of 41 patients were included in this study. Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) were the most common cause of orbital fractures, accounting for (53.7%) of the patients. Isolated orbital fractures were encountered in …

N-Cylindrical Neutrosophic M-Open Sets, Anandhi S, Vijayalakshmi R, Shantha Lakshmi K

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Structural Aspects Of Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Neutrosophic Fuzzy Ẑ-Subalgebra, K. P. Shanmugapriya, P. Hemavathi, M. Al-Labadi, S. Khalil, A. E. Kadhm, Qays H. Imran

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.

A Machine Learning Approach Using Principal Component Analysis And Cubic Spherical Neutrosophic Sets For Mcdm, S. Gomathi, A. Kavitha, R. Ramesh, E. Karuppusamy, L. Meenachi

Neutrosophic Sets and Systems

No abstract provided.