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Exploring The Contribution Of Storytelling In Preparing Children For Pre-Primary Education: A Study Of Selected Families In Tanzania., Willy Japhet Mhagama

Master of Education

The power of storytelling transcends its traditional role in preserving cultural heritage. This research uncovers the profound impact storytelling has on nurturing young minds. Through focused exploration, it becomes evident that storytelling equips children with essential skills for educational adventures.

Various engaging genres introduce children to diverse perspectives and values, igniting their imagination. Traditional folktales establish connections to cultural traditions, while imaginative myths foster creativity. However, storytelling goes beyond entertainment; it brings learning to life. Immersed in narratives, children's language skills flourish, expanding their vocabulary, and their critical thinking abilities sharpen. Additionally, assuming roles from listener to storyteller empowers self-expression …

Exploring The Integration Of Neuroeducation Principles In Teaching Mathematics In Selected Secondary Schools In Iringa Municipality, Tanzania., Emmanuel Jonathan Kahise

Master of Education

This research explored the integration of neuroeducation principles in the mathematics curriculum of secondary educational institutions in Iringa Municipality, Tanzania, driven by the goal of enhancing learning outcomes and refining instructional strategies. Employing a qualitative case study methodology, the study examined teachers' perspectives, the actual implementation of neuroeducation concepts in classrooms, and the challenges encountered during integration. Through observations of form one and form three classes and interviews with three mathematics teachers, inconsistencies between claimed understanding and actual practices were identified. To address issues such as a lack of instructional resources, restricted technology access, and limited professional growth opportunities, specific …

Key Performance Indicators In Tanzanian Education: Educational Leaders' Perspectives., Johnberry Daniel Manyonyi

Master of Education

Globally, educational institutions increasingly rely on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, foster accountability, and improve outcomes. Although successful implementation requires understanding prevailing perspectives and addressing implementation challenges, not much study has been conducted on leaders' perspectives on KPIs and practical challenges associated with establishing them, particularly in the setting of developing nations. To fill this gap, this study explored the attitudes and experiences of educational leaders in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania, about KPIs and the factors enabling or hindering their adoption. This study employed a mixed methods approach, incorporating a questionnaire administered to fifty-two educational administrators and a focus …

Unveiling Gender In Competency-Based Formative Assessment: A Focus On Homework Assignments As A Tool Of Assessment For Learning In A Public Junior Secondary School In Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, John Habwe

Master of Education

This qualitative case study explored how gender influences competency-based formative assessment, specifically focusing on the use of homework assignments. The research was conducted at a public junior secondary school in Kenya using interviews, a focus group discussion, document analysis, and observations. 20 students, 4 teachers, and 4 parents obtained through purposive sampling technique participated in data collection. Data that was obtained from the interviews and FGD audiotaped files were transcribed in the field concurrently with data collection, hence continuous and timely analysis allowed the researcher to carefully do a word-for-word transcription of the audiotaped data after which transcripts were critically …

School Leadership Strategies To Promote Teachers’ Participation In Professional Development Initiatives: An Exploratory Case Study Of Two Secondary Schools In Rongo Sub-County, Kenya, Jacqueline Dianga Otieno

Master of Education

This study aimed to address the low teacher participation in PD initiatives, focusing on two public secondary

school in Rongo Sub-County, Kenya. A qualitative approach and case study design were utilized to explore the strategies employed by school leadership to promote teacher engagement in PD. The main objective of the study was to explore the strategies used by school leadership to promote teacher participation in professional development initiatives. The specific objectives were: To assess the current forms and levels of PD initiatives the school leadership supports: To examine the role of school leadership in promoting teacher engagement in PD; To …

Exploring The Contribution Of Inclusive Practices On Social-Emotional Development In Early Childhood Education: A Case Of Nyangao Primary School, Frolence Lwegoshora Paschal

Master of Education

This study investigated the contribution of inclusive practices on social-emotional development in early childhood education, focusing on a case study of Nyangao Primary School in southern part of Tanzania. Inclusive practices refer to the implementation of educational strategies that ensure the active participation and engagement of all students, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities. The social-emotional development of young children plays a crucial role in their overall well-being and future success. However, the extent to which inclusive practices can positively influence social-emotional development in the early childhood education context remains understudied. Drawing upon a qualitative research approach, this study …

Exploring Factors Influencing Students’ Decision To Pursue Science Specializations: A Study At One Of Public Mixed Secondary Schools In Temeke Municipality-Dar Es Salaam., Samson Masawa

Master of Education

This research investigates the factors influencing students' decisions to pursue science specializations, addressing the pressing issue of declining interest in sciencerelated careers. There is a world-worrying trend in students’ declining interest in sciencerelated occupations, hence the need to understand the factors influencing students' motivations to pursue science. The research employed a quantitative approach with a survey design, utilizing structured questionnaires administered to science teachers, Form Three students choosing science and non-science specializations, and Form Five students committed to study science, and the study was guided by Goal Oriented Theory. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social …

Examining The Implementation Of Gender-Responsive Pedagogy By Course Participants Of The Diploma In Education Leadership And Management., Prudence Hope Murabu

Master of Education

This study examined the implementation of Gender Responsive Pedagogy (GRP) by course participants of the Diploma in Education Leadership and Management (DELM) programme. DELM aims to equip educators with skills to mainstream gender knowledge in schools. The study assessed participants' preparedness to apply GRP in teaching and leadership. Factors influencing adoption and the extent of GRP integration in pedagogical strategies were explored. A qualitative approach using interviews, focus groups, observations and document analysis was employed. Sixteen course participants and six facilitators were selected through purposive sampling. The study was conducted in primary schools in Kilifi and Mombasa counties, Kenya. Findings …

Social-Emotional Learning: An Exploration Of The Role Of Storytelling In Promoting Empathy And Learning Among High School Learners, Patience Akoth Aloo

Master of Education

Empathy is a vital human quality with profound significance in both the broader world and the school environment. It forms the bedrock for building positive relationships, resolving conflicts, promoting inclusivity, and enhancing communication skills. In schools, it creates a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, facilitating effective teacher-student communication, reducing discrimination, and encouraging students to develop essential life skills that will serve them well in all aspects of their lives. Despite the above importance of Empathy, learners do not appreciate its importance and end up acting unempathetically while research has shown that teachers feel inadequately equipped to teach this value. This research …

Investigating The Contribution Of Headteachers In Addressing Gender Equality In Primary Schools In Koboko District, (Uganda)., Munduga Mario Aruku

Master of Education

This dissertation investigated the role of headteachers in promoting gender equality within primary schools, focusing on the context of Koboko District, Uganda. The study addressed the background and context of gender inequality significant in education, formulated research questions, and delineated study objectives to explore headteachers' contributions comprehensively.

The study aimed to analyze the structural measures and initiatives implemented by headteachers to address and promote gender equality within primary schools in Koboko District, Uganda, identify and assess the challenges they face in these endeavours, focusing on specific barriers and constraints, and examine the strategies utilized by headteachers to actively promote gender …

A Makerspace Intervention To Foster Grade 3 Learners' Creative Writing Proficiency., Mary Sada Chanzera

Master of Education

This research project investigates the effectiveness of integrating a MakerSpace intervention to enhance the creative writing skills of Grade 3 learners. Recognizing the importance of developing these skills in early education for communication, academic success, and critical thinking, the study addresses challenges faced by Grade 3 students in expressing thoughts effectively through writing. The proposed integration of MakerSpace technology is positioned as a transformative tool to unlock learners' linguistic potential and stimulate imagination. MakerSpace offers interactive tools, collaborative spaces, and self-directed learning opportunities, providing a comprehensive solution to obstacles hindering creative writing development. By incorporating MakerSpace into the curriculum, Grade …

Examining The Role Of District Education Officers In Implementing Early Childhood Education: A Case Study Of Bukoba Municipality, Leonard Namala Ndyakowa

Master of Education

This research delves into the pivotal role of education officers in implementing early childhood education within Bukoba Municipality. The comprehensive findings unveil the multifaceted responsibilities of these officers, including the identification of children for enrollment, the establishment of conducive learning environments, and the efficient allocation of human resources. Acknowledging challenges such as inadequate classrooms and teachers, the study emphasizes the complexities associated with delivering quality pre-primary education in the region.

Additionally, the research underscores the significance of in-service training, school visits, data collection, and the integration of science and technology in supporting education officers' roles. It sheds light on challenges …

Enhancing Organizational Capacity In Teachers Training Colleges: Leadership Implications, Erick Katana Karisa

Master of Education

This study investigates how Teachers Training Colleges (TTCs) in Kenya employ Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA) to enhance leadership capabilities and narrow the divide between existing situations and envisioned goals. Using a mixed-methods approach through interviews, focus groups, and surveys, the study assesses the practical implementation of OCA and its implications for TTC leaders, faculty, and staff.

Previous studies explore OCA frameworks, leadership styles, and potential outcomes, but often depict broad pictures without illuminating practical implementation strategies. The analysis reveals that while TTC leaders primarily focus on leadership structures, human resources, curriculum, and community engagement, neglecting other crucial dimensions of organizational …

Exiled And Separated: Aspects Of Migration For Same-Sex Couples, Ruth Vanita

Global Humanities and Religions Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Functional Explanations Link Gender Essentialism And Normativity, Emily Foster-Hanson, T. Lombrozo

Psychology Faculty Works

Why do beliefs that gender differences are innate (i.e., gender essentialism) sometimes lead to normative judgments about how individual people ought to be? In the current study, we propose that a missing premise linking gender essentialism and normativity rests on the common folk-biological assumption that biological features serve a biological function. When participants (N = 289) learned that a novel feature of the gender category "mothers" was common and innate, they overwhelmingly assumed that it must have served some function across human history. When they learned that it served a historical function, they assumed that it must still be beneficial …

The Pseudo-Liberation Of Women And Feminism In American Cinema Of The 1970s, Claudia Smallwood

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

This thesis provides an analysis of how women, feminism, and female liberation is depicted in American film of the 1970s, in context to genre revisionism and the second wave of feminism. The portrayal of women in film is reimagined due to the Hollywood Renaissance taking place in the mid-sixties and throughout the nineteen-seventies. As genre revisionists began re-working and undoing the tools of classical Hollywood cinema, the role of women began to shift as well, creating a form of counter-cinema. Films of this era, rather intentionally or unintentionally, start to address relevant issues of marital status, liberation, sexuality, and the …

Smut And Bunt Diseases Of Cereals And Their Management, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Grains and other field crops factsheets

Cereal smut and bunt diseases are caused by fungi that parasitise the host plant and produce masses of soot-like spores in the leaves, grains, or ears. The diseases can reduce yield and quality of harvested grain.

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UC Law Constitutional Quarterly

No abstract provided.

Litigating The Future Of Youth’S Access To Gender-Affirming Care, Sophia Ureta-Fulan

UC Law Constitutional Quarterly

Youth should challenge limitations and prohibitions to their pursuit of gender-affirming care under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment (EPC). Executive orders in several states have severely limited or prohibited youths’ ability to pursue gender-affirming care. These legal schemes and policies restrict access to gender-affirming care in violation of the ADA and the EPC. This paper discusses the need for gender-affirming care, the policy landscape in the United States restricting youths’ access to gender-affirming, evaluates arguments to expand the ADA to include coverage of gender dysphoria, and explores potential EPC challenges …

Effects Of Virtual Reality As A Patient Education Tool: A Meta-Analysis, Yun Li, Mirim Kim, Armanto Sutedjo

Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE)

This meta-analysis aims to systematically review and synthesize existing literature on the effects of Virtual Reality (VR) on patient education outcomes. A comprehensive search was conducted across major academic databases. Data were extracted from 11 studies, encompassing a total sample size of 878 participants. Results from the meta-analysis revealed a significant positive effect of VR interventions on improving patient satisfaction (d = 0.39, CI [0.03,0.76], p

The Easy-Ai Symbology, Alexis Ellis, Cogan Shimizu

Computer Science and Engineering Faculty Publications

As artificial intelligence (AI) surges into the forefront of research and the lives of everyday people, challenges in understanding and communicating how these systems operate are becoming more prevalent. The need for a common language for AI systems that allows for multidisciplinary understanding and communication is a prevalent topic within the field. In this work, we take the visual framework EASY-AI and create a symbolic system that overlays the framework’s ontology to facilitate such communication and understanding. Poster submission.

Financial Report Fy 2024-25, Csusb Budget Office

University Budget Office records

No abstract provided.

Baseline Operating Budget 2024-2025, Csusb Budget Office

University Budget Office records

No abstract provided.

2023 Annual Report Of The Town Of Candia, New Hampshire, Town And School District Reports For The Year Ending December 31, 2023., Candia Town Representatives

Candia, NH Annual Reports

This is an annual report containing vital statistics for a town/city in the state of New Hampshire.

Examination Of Urinary Pesticide Concentrations, Protective Behaviors, And Risk Perceptions Among Latino And Latina Farmworkers In Southwestern Idaho, Carly Hyland, Alejandra Hernandez, Éric Gaudreau, Jessica Larose, Jean-François Bienvenu, Lisa Meierotto, Rebecca L. Som Castellano, Cynthia L. Curl

Public and Population Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction: Studies have documented high levels of pesticide exposure among men farmworkers; however, few have examined exposures or the experiences of women farmworkers. Data gaps also exist regarding farmworkers’ perceived risk and control related to pesticides, information that is critical to develop protective interventions.

Objective: We aimed to compare urinary pesticide biomarker concentrations between Latino and Latina farmworkers and examine associations with occupational characteristics, risk perceptions, perceived control, and protective behaviors.

Methods: We enrolled a convenience sample of 62 farmworkers (30 men and 32 women) during the pesticide spray season from April–July 2022 in southwestern Idaho. Participants were asked to …

Exploring Artificial Intelligence Tools And Their Potential Impact To Instructional Design Workflows And Organizational Systems, Alexis Danielle Bolick, Rafael Leonardo Da Silva

Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article explores the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools on Instructional Design (ID) workflows and organizations from a systems thinking perspective (Meadows, 2008). We provide an in-depth analysis of how three AI tools, ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Descript, can enhance efficiency in instructional design content creation processes. We also consider, in our analysis, challenges and ethical considerations associated with the integration of AI in instructional design workflows. Our explorations and findings suggest that AI holds significant potential for improving content creation processes for instructional design, allowing instructional designers more time for higher order thinking tasks and ensuring content quality. …

2024 Wheelchair Compendium Of Physical Activities: An Update Of Activity Codes And Energy Expenditure Values, Scott A. Conger, Stephen D. Herrmann, Erik A. Willis, Tom E. Nightingale, Joseph R. Sherman, Barbara E. Ainsworth

Kinesiology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Purpose: This paper presents an update of the 2011 Wheelchair Compendium of Physical Activities designed for wheelchair users and is referred to as the 2024 Wheelchair Compendium. The Wheelchair Compendium aims to curate existing knowledge of the energy expenditure for wheelchair physical activities (PAs).

Methods: A systematic review of the published energy expenditure of PA for wheelchair users was completed between 2011 and May 2023. We added these data to the 2011 Wheelchair Compendium data that was compiled previously in a systematic review through 2011.

Results: A total of 47 studies were included, and 124 different wheelchair PA reported energy …

Post-Fire Hydrologic Analysis: A Tale Of Two Severities, Kendra Fallon, Shawn J. Wheelock, Mojtaba Sadegh, Jennifer L. Pierce, James P. Mcnamara, Megan Cattau, Victor R. Baker

Civil Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Addressing post-fire impacts largely depends on burn “severity.” A singular severity classification that encompasses the holistic effects of fire on all ecosystem processes does not currently exist. Lumping vegetation burn severity and soil burn severity into one metric, or using them interchangeably, can induce large inaccuracies and uncertainties in the intended ecosystem response to forcing. Often, burn “severity” reflects fire impacts on vegetation, which can be measured through remote sensing. Vegetation burn severity is likely more apropos for ecological research, whereas soil burn severity is more relevant for hydrological analyses. This paper reviews different remotely sensed vegetation severity products currently …

A Uav Based Cmos Ku-Band Metasurface Fmcw Radar System For Low-Altitude Snowpack Sensing, Adrian Tang, Nacer Chahat, Yangyho Kim, Arhison Bharathan, Gabriel Virbila, Hans-Peter Marshall, Thomas Van Der Weide, Gaurangi Gupta, Raunika Anand, Goutam Chattopadhyay, Mau-Chung Frank Chang

Geosciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article presents development of a UAV based frequency modulated continuous wave (FMCW) radar system for remotely sensing the water contained within snowpacks. To make the radar system compatible with the payload requirements of small UAV platforms, the radar electronics are implemented with CMOS technology, and the antenna is implemented as an extremely compact and lightweight metasurface (MTS) antenna. This article will discuss how the high absorption losses of snowpacks lead to dynamic range requirements much stricter than FMCW radars used for automotive and other sensing applications, and how these requirements are met through antenna isolation, leakage calibration and exploitation …

Evaluating And Pricing Health Insurance In Lower- Income Countries: A Field Experiment In India, Anup Malani, Cynthia Kinnan, Gabriella Conti, Kosuke Imai, Morgen Miller, Shailender Swaminathan, Alessandra Voena, Bartek Woda

Coase-Sandor Institute for Law & Economics Research Paper Series

Universal health coverage is a widely shared goal across lower-income countries. We conducted a large-scale, 4-year trial that randomized premiums and subsidies for India’s first national, public hospital insurance program, RSBY. We find roughly 60% uptake even when consumers were charged premiums equal to the government’s cost for insurance. We also find substantial adverse selection into insurance at positive prices. Insurance enrollment increases insurance utilization, partly due to spillovers from use of insurance by neighbors. However, many enrollees attempted to use insurance but failed, suggesting that learning is critical to the success of public insurance. We find very few statistically …