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A Decade Of Scientific Excellence: Celebrating The Marshall Journal Of Medicine, Darshana T. Shah

Marshall Journal of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Framing Generative Ai Through A Critical Media Literacy Lens: A Reflective Practitioner-Inquiry Study, Ali Söken, Kysa Nygreen

International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

In this practice-based article, we share our experiences integrating Generative AI (GenAI) conversations into an undergraduate Critical Media Literacy course. Drawing from student surveys and self-assessments, qualitative analysis of classroom discussions, and reflective conversations between the authors, we found that our students perceived AI as both a learning aid and potential tool for cheating, depending on its intended use. We also found that students required more time and support than we initially thought to develop a critical perspective on GenAI tools. Reflecting on our experience and students’ feedback, we offer practical guidance for educators seeking to foster a more informed, …

Building A Global Partnership Through A Shared History, Lisa Lacross, Shawn Dillard, Bri Ard, Kern Jackson

International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Effective global partnerships in higher education promote intercultural awareness (Delong et al., 2011) and influence future study and work abroad experiences by articulating the value of global learning (Lewin, 2009). Seeking to broaden global engagement opportunities for minoritized students, specifically African Americans, one institution developed a virtual exchange program through a global partnership of stakeholders from Ghana, Togo, Benin, Cape Verde, and the United States. Grounded in a shared history of the 2019 discovery of the last reported ship to bring enslaved West Africans to the United States, students from Mobile, Alabama and Cotonou, Benin participated in virtual discussions that …

Pass It Along: Learning About Health Inequities Through Project-Based Learning And A Student-Developed Workshop, Marcy S. Ekanayake-Weber, Deanna Cunha, Kristi L. Fung, Sydney Macgregor, Nicole Ribeiro, Nicholas Smith

International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

People in marginalized communities experience reduced quality of healthcare due to complex interactions between implicit bias, stereotypes, and structural inequities, but future healthcare providers remain unprepared to confront these problems. To address the issue of health inequities in health sciences education, a project-based learning seminar for undergraduates called “Biology of Inequity” was developed and offered by the Department of Anthropology at [redacted] University in Spring semester 2022. Following the project-based learning (PBL) framework, the course was extremely interactive, culminating in a project where students were asked to “materially improve health inequalities out in the real world.” The students responded by …

Responding To Technology-Induced Transformations In Writing Education: Conceptualizing And Teaching The Literacies Of Privacy, Originality, And Agency, Shyam Sharma

International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

This article explores the transformative impact of technological advancements—especially computers, the internet, and artificial intelligence (AI)—on writing and literacy education. Building on relevant scholarships, it argues that there is an urgent need to update traditional literacy education by adding/extending three additional literacies: the literacies of privacy, originality, and agency. Reconceptualizing privacy, originality, and agency in relation to the reshaping of literacy by emerging technologies in the past few decades, as the article shows, would help advance pedagogies to address the disruption to fundamentals that are worth preserving and building upon. The article addresses the challenges posed by the increasingly public …

Enhancing Culturally Responsive Pedagogy In Teaching And Learning For White Faculty: Can Professional Development Help?, Isabelle Jenkins

International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Pedagogies traditionally used by faculty in U.S. higher education tend to center white students and their success, simultaneously disregarding the learning strengths of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) may align better with BIPOC students; however, white faculty use of CRP is limited and/or superficial. Therefore, professional development for CRP is needed to enhance and deepen the teaching and learning practices of white faculty. Using a multiple case study method, this study examines how white faculty from a diverse range of disciplines understand and enact CRP, focusing on the role of professional development in …

Culture Shock: Exploring The Truths & Benefits Of Remote Work In Higher Education, Teresa M. Stephens, Kristen Poston, Sarah Miller, Catherine O. Durham, Amy Williams

International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

In “Culture Shock,” Gallup’s 2023 publication, the authors explore the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on work and life, urging a reevaluation of leadership strategies, especially for remote work. They highlight a significant shift, with many U.S. employees hesitant to return to traditional offices, favoring new remote work environments that integrate work and life. This shift is also evident in higher education, where faculty see benefits in productivity and well-being, despite some pressure to revert to old norms. Clifton and Harter (2023) argue that the focus should be on how organizations build and maintain relationships in this evolving landscape. Their thesis emphasizes …

Faculty As Ambassadors Of Diversity Initiatives: Promoting Inclusive Pedagogy Through Innovative Professional Development Program And Community Of Practice, Hyunjin Jinna Kim, Rose Tirotta-Esposito, Luis Colón, Yi Zhang

International Journal of Transformative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

The national and global demographic trends call for attention to advance efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in U.S. higher education. Incorporating DEI initiatives in higher education institutions (HEIs) is more important than ever as accelerated globalization increases student mobility. Implementing effective and inclusive pedagogical approaches in higher education classrooms is also more emphasized as meeting students’ diverse needs is proven to increase students’ engagement, achievement, retention, and even sense of belonging (Barnett, 2020; Kim et al., 2023a; Maguire et al., 2017). This brief paper presents preliminary findings of the data collected from a Faculty as Inclusive Teaching Ambassador …

Oh076 Lucil Wilson Oral History, David Sullivan

Land Between the Lakes

Lucil Wilson discusses the educational system in the Land Between the Lakes region in Kentucky at both the elementary and secondary levels. She describes attending a one room school as a child and compares that experience with other educational institutions throughout her teaching career. She recalls the schools at Cadiz, Kentucky and the qualification requirements needed for a teacher's certificate in the early 1940s. She reflects upon her school work and activities, along with her goals and responsibilities as an educator. Wilson concludes by describing her husband's general store, purchasing store items on credit, bartering and local hucksters.

Oh068 Beulah Ryan Oral History (2), Sammy Fisk

Land Between the Lakes

Beulah Ryan discusses life on the farm in the Land Between the Lakes region of Kentucky. Her recollections go back to the turn of the 20th Century. She describes her childhood, Saturday and Sunday worship services, and her salvation experiences. She also recalls the organization of the Golden Pond Baptist Church in Trigg County and Hopewell Baptist Church in Lyon County.

Correspondence, Anwar Shaikh Phd

Archives of Anwar Shaikh

This collection includes:

• Note from Kingston Polytechnic asking about Shaikh’s tenure and mentioning his upcoming thesis defense (May 1979)

• Letter to Audrey L. Johnson urging the Executive Committee of the New School Alumni Association to support the faculty proposal to reconstitute the Graduate Faculty (May 19, 1979)

• Letter from Lars Mjöset requesting copies of Shaikh’s papers and discussing the problem of “gold production” (March 12, 1979)

• Letter to Mjöset discussing the relationship between gold production and the Marxian problem of the price level (April 20, 1979)

• Letter to Donald J. Harris discussing compensation and various articles and papers (August 24, …

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Transnational Revolutionaries: Social And Political Forces Of Change In The Modern Era, Julia Baldowski, Annabel Payamps

Chronicles: Journal Of History

No abstract provided.

The Indispensability Of Human Paralegals In The Era Of Advancing Ai, Nicole L. Perry

The Guardianship Journal

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is causing ripples in all areas of life. The legal field is not immune, and concerns about AI replacing legal professionals abound. This manuscript explores the role of paralegals in the legal field from the inception of legal assistants to today and beyond. It examines research on the importance of the human paralegals’ expertise in navigating complex legal processes efficiently and accurately while providing emotional support for clients. This manuscript describes how human paralegals will remain indispensable thanks to their technological capabilities and emotional intelligence. Emphasizing the American Bar Association’s (ABA) mandate on …

Stirring Words Vol2 No1 - Full Issue, Editor In Chief

Stirring Words

The full issue of Stirring Words vol2 no1

The Big Day, Lorraine Aspill

Stirring Words

"I am a baker, and every year the special requests I get with orders for Christmas cakes get more and more complicated: no cherries, whole cherries, no peel, extra peel, chopped almonds, whole almonds, no almonds, the list is endless..."

Did You Hear The One About...?, Anne Dempsey

Stirring Words

"I was out walking the dog one fantastic summer Sunday afternoon when my phone rang. One of my friends had been let down in work. She owns two fish-and-chip shops in Cork city centre..."

A Botswana Braai, Susan Anna Grace

Stirring Words

"We’ve stopped by the side of the road for lunch. A few weeks ago, I’d have thought this was out of the ordinary but, like the heat, I’ve grown accustomed to our braai breakfasts and sand-dune suppers..."

Hosting Yoki, Mary Flynn

Stirring Words

"Back in the mid-1980s, a Japanese professor of Anglo-Irish literature lecturing in a university in Osaka was undertaking what sounded like an arduous task: the translation of James Joyce’s Ulysses into Japanese..."

How A Green Egg Saved A Life, Karen Noble

Stirring Words

"How do you help a 25-year-old man who refuses to eat anything other than pizzas, burgers, or the occasional steak? When I say refuses, he is akin to a five-year-old with an intense fear of tasting even a tiny morsel of unfamiliar food..."

Saturdays, Santina Kennedy

Stirring Words

"First in on Saturdays are the horsey set. They always have a big breakfast before they set off to hunt for the day. Coffee, lots of americanos, no nonsense..."

The After-Work Drink, Tadgh Byrne

Stirring Words

"There aren’t many jobs where it’s acceptable to drink in your workplace the second your shift finishes. But for the restaurant and bar trade, it is often the norm. An after-work drink is a nightly team-building exercise..."

A Day In The Life, Alan R. Devlin

Stirring Words

"I tossed and turned as I lay awake in bed. I could hear Brenda singing a Mary Black number, 'Sonny', I think it was..."

Commis, Marc O'Brien

Stirring Words

"Early riser not by choice, blackout curtains explode to light.

Blinded briefly bleary-eyed. Being late I can’t abide..."

Trade Relations, Sinead Reil

Stirring Words

"Today, I have most of my errands run but for one. For this, I need to consider what my options are. I must buy an anniversary gift but what could I give them? Not advice, that is for sure..."

Sour Milk, Liz Farrell, Editor In Chief

Stirring Words

"We take the same narrow pathway that zigzags through prickly seagrass meadows and slippery sand to reach our spot. We concentrate hard, trying not to drop buckets, spades, togs, towels, or the precious purple Tupperware container of fresh milk..."

Dunree, Lesley Tumulty

Stirring Words

"My earliest memory is of the thunderous sound of rain shattering against what I now know was our corrugated iron roof. My mother reckons I was about three months old. We lived in so called 'married Officer’s quarters' in Fort Dunree on the Inishowen Peninsula; it was little more than a shack..."

Buttercream, Sarah O'Leary

Stirring Words

"On top of an unused block of bonded oak sits an equally unexploited mixer. Waiting. Its fresh cream body framed by frosted greys and silvers, illuminated by zealous spotlights. Each dial and button hugged by a taut transparent casing, clasping its every ridge and curve..."

The Accidental Hoarder, Kate O Hora

Stirring Words

“There’s so much stuff up here!” my husband calls to me, as he lowers one of the cardboard boxes from the old attic at my Dad’s house. “All the boxes say ‘Kate’, we’ll be here forever.”

It’s not that I am a hoarder, it’s more that he isn’t...

Editorial Stirring Words Vol2 No1, Editor In Chief

Stirring Words

editorial by editor-in-chief Dr Anke Klitzing

Recurrent Selection For Partial Resistance To Anthracnose Disease In Shrubby Stylo (Stylosanthes Scabra), D F. Cameron, R A. Boland, S Chakraborty, B Jamieson, J.A G. Irwin

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Three cycles of crossing have been completed in a recurrent selection programme for partial resistance to anthracnose disease of shrubby stylo (Stylosanthes scabra) In a field study of a subset of 40 F2 populations from the first cycle, highly significant differences (P<0.001) in anthracnose resistance were found for both male and female effects and for the female x male interaction, In a subsequent F3 progeny test of 99 families selected for disease resistance and yield, 92 of the families were resistant to highly resistant with leaf damage <1% (cf, >50% damage for the susceptible cultivar, Fitzroy). Strong discrimination for resistance was also obtained in a second subset of 23 F2 populations using combined glasshouse and field selection for resistance. Further improvement in anthracnose resistance was achieved in the second and third cycles of recurrent selection. The broadly based resistance of selections from the third cycle …