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Nebline, Nov./Dec. 2023
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Students Engaged in Culinary Experience With Local and Indigenous Foods
Recipes of the Month: Brownie Batter Hummus and Bison Pizza Topping by Alyssa Havlovic
Time to Order Tree Seedlings
Love Gardening? Become a Master Gardener!
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
ProHort Lawn & Landscape Update
Upcoming Green Industry Conferences
Problematic Frozen Pipes Can be Prevented With Routine, Pre-Winter Maintenance by Becky Schuerman
Successful Farmer Series Will Dig Into Cropping Systems Hot Topics
Cover Crop Grazing Conference, Nov. 7
Pester the Pests or Leave the Leaves? by Kait Chapman
Promoting Language Development in Young Children by Hayley Jackson
Heart …
Nebline, June/July 2024
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Facts Related to Drinking Water by Becky Schuerman
Tar Spot is an Emerging Corn Disease in Eastern Nebraska by John Nelson
Nutrition Education for Refugee and Immigrant Families in Lincoln by Emily Gratopp
Recipe of the Month: Biryani by Emily Gratopp
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Sudden Wilt and Death in Tomatoes by Sarah Browning
Sun's Out, Fun's Out: Keeping Your Little One Safe This Summer by Hayley Perez
Protect Yourself from Bed Bugs by Kait Chapman
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Netsy Barent and Jessica Marsh
Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners
Learn …
Nebline, May 2024
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Weed Control in Pastures and Hayfields by John Nelson
Navigating Nutrition Information: Separating Fact from Fiction by Alyssa Havlovic
Recipe of the Month: Pepper Steak Sandwich by Alyssa Havlovic
Care for New Bedding Plants by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Cash Rent Survey
No Matter Where You Live, Submit a Request Before You Dig! by Becky Schuerman
4-H Achievement Celebration
8 Lancaster County 4-H’ers Modeled Their Sewn Garments at Omaha Fashion Week
4-H Events Open to All Youth
Support 4-H by Eating Out, May 1 & 2
Support 4-H During “Give to Lincoln Day,” May 30 …
Nebraska Women In Agriculture Conference Marks 39 Years, Ryan Evans, Sarah Treffer, Jessica Groskopf
Nebraska Women In Agriculture Conference Marks 39 Years, Ryan Evans, Sarah Treffer, Jessica Groskopf
Cornhusker Economics
The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program marked 39 years of educating and empowering females in farming, ranching, and agribusiness, with nearly 380 people attending its annual conference on February 22 and 23, 2024 in Kearney, Nebraska, with a pre-conference session held on February 21. Including 25 workshops, 5 keynotes, and activities to help learn about risk management, farm and ranch improvement, and successful business practices.
Nebline, Mar./Apr. 2024
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Seven Garden Gaffes to Avoid This Year by Sarah Browning
Youth Advance Health Equity with Community-Based Research by Emily Gratopp
Recipe of the Month: Crunchy Kohlrabi Salad by Emily Gratopp
GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
2024 Lincoln Early Childhood Conference
2024 Chemigation Training
Corn Yield Challenge for 4-H and FFA Members
Lancaster County Ag VIP Awards
4-H Teens Work Together to Lead the Lock-In
4-H Horse/Livestock Judging Teams at Nationals
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Sheridan Swotek and Kim Bowen
4-H Club Gives Youth With Disabilities Opportunity to Show Lambs
4-H Rabbit Show, March …
Nebline, Jan./Feb. 2024
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
2023 Extension Highlights
4-H Programs Engaged 39,421 Youth
Nebraska Extension’s Strategic Direction
Enjoy a Comforting Bowl of Soup in January & Beyond by Kayla Colgrove
Recipe of the Month: Multi-Cooker Tuscan Soup by Kayla Colgrove
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Extension’s 2024 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Begins Soon
Upcoming Green Industry Conferences
ProHort Lawn & Landscape Update
2024 Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Crop Production Clinics
Extension Workshop Planned on Managing Farmland and Transition Planning
Water Quality: Nebraska On-Farm Research by John Nelson
House Centipedes by Kait Chapman
Early Childhood Prep Academy: Leaders Today, Learners Tomorrow by Hayley Jackson
Heart …
Nebline, October 2023
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Super Fair Showcases 4-H’ers Learning Experiences
4-H Youth Use Videovoice to Address Health Equity
Recipe of the Month: Jajic Middle-Eastern Cucumber Salad by Emily Gratopp
American Bittersweet Brightens Up Fall by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Helping Children Calm Down by Hayley Jackson
Adding Wheat to Your Corn-Soybean Rotation Has Many Benefifits by John Nelson
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Kari Schepers
Be Part of Something Big! Join 4-H!
State 4-H Horse Expo Top Results
13-Year-Old Tenley Bauman Embraces 4-H Learning Experience at Fairs
4-H Announcements for 4-H'ers and Volunteers
Super Fair 4-H/FFA Top Results
State …
Services Provided To Aging Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: Survey Of Speech Language Pathologists, Claire H. Gatewood
Services Provided To Aging Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: Survey Of Speech Language Pathologists, Claire H. Gatewood
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Purpose: The present study explored current speech-language pathology service provision for aging individuals with intellectual disabilities in the United States, including areas and domains of services, factors restricting service provision, and reported knowledge and confidence of individuals within the field of speech-language pathology in providing services, to identify possible gaps of service and needed improvement.
Methods: Participants (n = 272) from across the United States completed an online survey to gather descriptive information about current speech-language pathology service provision for aging individuals with intellectual disabilities. Participants were recruited through state speech-language hearing associations and universities with speech-language pathology clinics …
Nebline, Aug./Sep. 2023
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Understanding the “WHY” of Challenging Behavior in Young Children Can Help With Strategies by Hayley Jackson
5 Reasons to Support Your Farmers Market by Tara Dunker
Recipes of the Month: Chocolate Zucchini Muffins and Fresh Salsa by Kayla Colgrove
Time for Fall Lawn Seeding by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Using Water Resources More Efficiently by Becky Schuerman
Parasitoids: Nature’s Biocontrol by Kait Chapman
Lancaster County Super Fair, Aug. 3-12, 2023
Webinars Addressing Biting Pests in Early Childhood and School Settings
Ag Landlord/Tenant Workshop
4-H Announcements for 4-H'ers or 4-H Volunteers
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: …
Expressing Information Needs And Information Literacy Skills Amongst Final Year Undergraduate Students In Northern Nigeria, Zikrat Abdulsalam, Imoisili Ojeime Odigie
Expressing Information Needs And Information Literacy Skills Amongst Final Year Undergraduate Students In Northern Nigeria, Zikrat Abdulsalam, Imoisili Ojeime Odigie
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Information literacy is the ability of an individual to locate, evaluate, and use information. This study expresses the conscious information needs and information literacy skills amongst final year undergraduate students of three Universities in Nigeria; being the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Federal University Lokoja (FUL), and Baze University. A survey research design alongside a questionnaire for the instrument were utilised on a sample size of 307 final year undergraduate students from select faculties within the above-mentioned universities. The findings of the study amongst other show that undergraduate students at the final year level had a conscious knowledge of their information …
Nebline, June/July 2023
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Introducing Nit Kits: Extension's New Program on Head Lice in Early Childhood Settings by Kait Chapman
Curiosity as a Tool for Health Access by Emily Gratopp
Recipe of the Month: Refreshing Watermelon Salad by Emily Gratopp
Nebraska Celebrates Wildflower Week, June 5–11 by Sarah Browning
Graden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Fescue Toxicosis by Connor Biehler
Graywater Use in Nebraska by Becky Schuerman
Aphids, Scales and Spider Mites, Oh My! by Kait Chapman
Challenging Behaviors: Using Positive Language by Hayley Jackson
Extension News: New 4-H Assistant
4-H’ers Qualify for State Presentations Contest
4-H Clubs Helped at Kiwanis Karnival
Nebraska …
Translanguaging In World Language Higher Education, Alessia Barbici Wagner
Translanguaging In World Language Higher Education, Alessia Barbici Wagner
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Increased global migration and a myriad of other social and political factors has made today’s universities more diverse than ever. As a result, teachers in higher education regularly find multilingual learners from a variety of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in their classrooms and must consider this diversity in their teaching. One of the ways that teaching can better serve today’s multilingual and multicultural student population is through translanguaging. The objective of this dissertation is to investigate the intentional and unintentional use of translanguaging by multilingual language learners and world language instructors in higher education. Additionally, this qualitative case study …
Nebline, May 2023
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
The 4-H Thriving Model Provides a Guide for Helping Youth Grow to Their Full Potential by Tracy Anderson
Beef: A Healthy and Delicious Choice for Your Next Meal by Kayla Colgrove
Recipe of the Month: Skillet Lasagna by Kayla Colgrove
Managing Chlorosis in Trees by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
May is the Perfect Time to Learn More About Your Drinking Water! by Becky Schuerman
Cash Rent Survey
Challenging Behavior Corner: Providing Choices by Hayley Jackson
Pollinator Spotlight: The Yucca Moth by Kait Chapman
At Ag Literacy Festival, 4th Graders Learn How Agriculture Impacts Their Daily …
Nefdc Exchange, Volume 37, Spring 2023, New England Faculty Development Consortium
Nefdc Exchange, Volume 37, Spring 2023, New England Faculty Development Consortium
NEFDC Exchange
Contents
President's Message, Linda Bruenjes
Faculty peer coaching: Collaborative partnerships for instructional development
Swimming with students: Grading for learning at the University of Rhode Island
The art of the hook: How to engage your students from the first day of class to the last
Using feature films to explore the experience of individuals with severe disabilities: The role of critical reflection
Scoring online class participation based on concrete deliverables
NEFDC Board members
Nebline, Mar./Apr. 2023
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Youth-Led Photovoice Project Gives Refugees Opportunity to Explore Mental Health by Emily Gratopp
Upcoming Photovoice Exhibits
Recipe of the Month: Baharat (Middle East Spice Blend) by Emily Gratopp
Early Season Disease Control in the Home Orchard by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
2023 Chemigation Training
Farm Estate Planning Workshop, March 7
2023 Lincoln Early Childhood Conference, Saturday, March 25
Two Lancaster 4-H’ers Participated in National 4-H Congress
4-H Horse Judging Team at Nationals
Teen Council 4-H’ers Team Up to Lead Lock-In
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Trevor Kauer and Bethany Bettenhausen
4-H Club Gives Youth With …
The Impact Of Poverty Informed Faculty On Community College Student Success, Barbara J. Embacher
The Impact Of Poverty Informed Faculty On Community College Student Success, Barbara J. Embacher
Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Community college completion has been proven to be a ticket to a middle-class life. Moreover, we know that poverty causes educational barriers, including community college completion. Community colleges across the nation are identifying significant equity gaps between students from poor versus middle-class or affluent households. One solution to close equity gaps and increase student success rates for students experiencing poverty is to educate college faculty through professional development. This includes 1) information on the causes, myths, stereotypes, and other facts about poverty, 2) the impact poverty has on student achievement, and 3) instructional strategies that can help students experiencing poverty …
Nefdc Conference Program, 2023, New England Faculty Development Consortium
Nefdc Conference Program, 2023, New England Faculty Development Consortium
New England Faculty Development Consortium Conference Programs
New England Faculty Development Consortium conference program, 2023
Theme: Breaking Convention in Teaching and Learning
Friday, October 20, 2023 Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Conference Chairs: Eric Matte, Landmark College and Jackie Boivin, Bridgewater State University
Conference Proposal Chair: Kellie Deys, Nichols College
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lindsay Masland, In Defense of Teacher-Centered Teaching… and Other Things I’m Not Supposed to Say
Upcoming NEFDC Opportunities: Spring 2024 Virtual Brown Bag Workshop Series and the Exchange Call for Submissions
Conference At-a-Glance
Concurrent Session 1, Complete Titles and Abstracts
Concurrent Session 2, Complete Titles and Abstracts
Concurrent …
Entomology Outreach Presentations To Four Audiences, Michael Goldman
Entomology Outreach Presentations To Four Audiences, Michael Goldman
Department of Entomology: Distance Master of Science Projects
I proposed that my master’s Project would be outreach on Entomology at four levels: School aged children, laymen, non-entomologists in a technical field, and entomologists. The idea here is basically how to talk about entomology to varying levels of expertise, from first graders to experts in both entomology and occupational health and safety. Presentations were given to audiences at each of the four levels. The specific topics varied for each audience. The determination was made by the inviting audience in the cases of school aged children and adult laymen and by me in the cases of Occupational Safety and Health …
"Entomology In Citizen Science" Course Materials, Kristen A. Lewis
"Entomology In Citizen Science" Course Materials, Kristen A. Lewis
Department of Entomology: Distance Master of Science Projects
"Entomology in Citizen Science" introduces students to entomology in literature, in science articles and studies, and in inquiry-based field experiences. Students engage in citizen science by surveying arthropods in the local environment and posting pictures on iNaturalist. Arthropod surveys conducted in this course will serve as baseline biodiversity measures and will be continued and added to by future classes. Written, visual, and mathematic expression are taught in this course, and course objectives align with the Benchmarks for Science Literacy Project 2061 (American Association for the Advancement of Science; 1993).
Includes numerous supplemental materials.
Nebline, Jan./Feb. 2023
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
2022 Extension Highlights
Thank You Volunteers! Valued at $711,217
From the Unit Leader: Global Connections
4-H Programs Engaged 32,332 Youth
Setting Sustainable, Healthy New Year’s Resolutions by Alyssa Havlovic
Recipe of the Month: Berry Good Pancakes by Aylssa Havlovic
Garden Guide: Thing to Do This Month
Extension’s 2023 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Begins Soon
Upcoming Green Industry Conferences
ProHort Lawn & Landscape Update
2023 Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Crop Production Clinics
Upcoming Ag Workshops
Minimizing the Impact of Winter Weather on Water & Wastewater Systems by Becky Schuerman
Bringing Motor Play Indoors for Young Children by Hayley Jackson
Tiny Bugs in …
Students' Perceptions Of Online Equine Courses And Their Impacts On Learning Outcomes, Blaire (Gibbens) Speck
Students' Perceptions Of Online Equine Courses And Their Impacts On Learning Outcomes, Blaire (Gibbens) Speck
Department of Animal Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Post-secondary education is always changing and evolving. Over the last few years, significant changes in education have resulted in an increased number of online courses. Approximately 28% of students seeking higher education participate in at least one online course and 14% are enrolled exclusively in distance or online programs (Allen & Seaman, 2016). However, courses that are typically hands-on, like equine science, may be more challenging online. The hands-on experiences in equine science classes help prepare students for future careers. Due to an increase in students choosing to take courses online, a review of online teaching methods was conducted to …
Nebline, Nov./Dec. 2022
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Holiday Wellness Tips by Alyssa Havlovic
Holiday Food Safety Quiz by Alyssa Havlovic
Recipe of the Month: Acorn Squash Cranberry Kale Salad by Alyssa Havlovic
Winter Protection for Potted Trees and Shrubs by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
What's the Deal With Smelly Well Water? by Becky Schuerman
Cover Crop Grazing Conference, Nov. 1
Pantry Pests by Kait Chapman
Bedtime Blues for Young Children by Hayley Jackson
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Beatrice 77 Livestock and Lon and Carol Bohling
State 4-H Archery Outdoor Results
20 Years of Heart of 4-H Award!
4-H Announcements for Enrolled …
Nefdc Conference Program, Fall 2022, New England Faculty Development Consortium
Nefdc Conference Program, Fall 2022, New England Faculty Development Consortium
New England Faculty Development Consortium Conference Programs
New England Faculty Development Consortium Conference Program, Fall 2022
Theme: Authentic Learning: Developing Students as Independent Thinkers
Friday, October 21, 2022 Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross Worcester, Massachusetts
Conference Chairs: Eric Matte, Landmark College and Jackie Boivin, Bridgewater State University
Conference Proposal Chairs: Kellie Deys, Nichols College and Kim Burns, Dr. Kim Burns Coaching and Consulting
Keynote Speaker: Dr. José Antonio Bowen, Teaching Change with the New 3Rs
Upcoming NEFDC Opportunities: Spring 2023 Virtual Brown Bag Workshop Series and the Exchange Call for Submissions
Conference At-a-Glance
Open Mic
Poster Descriptions
Concurrent Session 1 – 55 Min. Interactive Session …
Nebline, October 2022
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
4-H Youth Thrive at Super Fair With Community Support
Apples by Nebraska Extension Staff and Interns
Recipes of the Month: Crunchy Apple Roll and Easy Apple Salad by Kayla Colgrove
Fall Watering Aids Tree & Shrub Health by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Maintaining Your Septic System by Becky Schuerman
A Wasp in Disguise: The Velvet Ant by Kait Chapman
4-H’ers Test Family and Consumer Science Skills at Life Challenge
4-H’ers Test Their Knowledge of Animals and Decision-Making Skills at PASE
4-H Announcements for 4-H'ers and Volunteers
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Capital City Horse and …
Nebline, Aug./Sep. 2022
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Nutrition Security: A New National Focus by Emily Gratopp
Recipe of the Month: Starwberry Smoothie and Freezer Pop by Emily Gratopp
Harvesting & Drying Herbs by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Water Play Fun by Hayley Jackson
Controlling Poison Hemlock by Melissa Bartels
Summer Brings Singing Cicadas by Kait Chapman
4-H Announcements for Enrolled 4-H'ers or 4-H Volunteers
Lancaster County Super Fair, July 28-Aug. 6, 2022
4-H Will Livestream from the Fair! YouTube
Join 4-H!
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Sonja Moore and Lancaster County Engineering Department
4-H Teen Council Invites New Members
4-H Council Golf …
Ict As A Tool For Enhancing Literacy For Livelihood In The Communities Of Imo State, Nigeria, Godwin Nwogu
Ict As A Tool For Enhancing Literacy For Livelihood In The Communities Of Imo State, Nigeria, Godwin Nwogu
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study examined ICT as a tool for enhancing literacy for livelihood in the communities of Imo State, Nigeria. Four (4) research questions guided the study. Survey research method was adopted. Sample size was 60 respondents. An instrument with r=0.71 tagged ‘Questionnaire on ICT for Enhancing Literacy for Livelihood in the Communities’ (ICTELLC) was used for data collection. Completed and retrieved 57 copies of questionnaire were analysed using mean statistics. Results show that smart phones, computers, radio and television are ICT facilities available in the study area’s literacy centres; basic literacy, functional literacy, civic and political education and remedial education …
Nebline, June/July 2022
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Tick Tips for Tick “Season”
Contribute to Data on Nebraska Statewide Tick Distribution
Tips for Staying Hydrated by Kayla Colgrove
Recipe of the Month: Orange Slushie by Kayla Colgrove
Miniature Gardens: A fun way to get your child interested in gardening by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
Managing Hard Water by Becky Scheurman
So You’ve Inherited a Farm, Now What?
Listen to CropWatch Podcast
Young Kids Learning in the Kitchen by Hayley Jackson
Free Beg Bug Programs
Next Chapter at Nebraska
Babysitting Training for 5th–10th Graders, June 9
Plant Science Online Contests
4-H Council Golf Tournament …
Nebline, May 2022
NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Insect and Disease Control for Organic Vegetable Gardeners by Sarah Browning
Garden Guide: Things to Do This Month
An Egg-cellent Choice!
Recipe of the Month: Sweet Potatoes and Black Bean Hash by Alyssa Havlovic
It’s Time for Private Well Maintenance by Becky Scheurman
Cash Rent Survey
Composting Demonstrations
Monarchs, Migration & Milkweed by Kait Chapman
Getting Outside to Play by Hayley Jackson
4th Graders Learn About “Farm to Fork” at Ag Festival
4-H Clubs Helped at Kiwanis Karnival
Support Local 4-H Youth During “Give to Lincoln Day”
4-H Achievement Celebration
Heart of 4-H Volunteer Award: Rick Waldron
3 Lancaster County …
Targeting Inflammation In Heat-Stressed Wethers Improves Growth And Efficiency And Alters Body Composition; A Brief Exploration And Application Of Extension Principles, Micah Most
Department of Animal Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The objective of our first study was to determine how administering anti-inflammatory dexamethasone and ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-rich fish oil affects growth efficiency and body composition in heat-stressed finishing lambs. Commercial wethers were randomly assigned to be fed under heat stress (35°-40℃) or thermoneutral (19℃, n = 10) conditions for 30 d, and controls were pair-fed to eliminate differential feed intake. Heat-stressed wethers were randomly assigned to receive clinical-dose dexamethasone IM injections every 72 h, twice daily fish oil capsule oral boluses, or placebos. Heat stress decreased (P < 0.05) growth and efficiency, but dexamethasone and fish oil supplementation recovered these performance measures. Heat stress also decreased (P < 0.05) predictive body composition metrics that were at least partially improved by administration of dexamethasone and fish oil. Proximate analyses of muscles showed that heat stress decreased (P < 0.05) percentage of protein and increased (P < 0.05) percentage of intramuscular fat, neither of which was improved by dexamethasone or fish oil. Immunohistochemistry revealed that heat stress decreased (P < 0.05) myoblast differentiation and muscle fiber size, but anti-inflammatory supplementation recovered differentiation only. Plasma IGF-1 concentrations were not different among groups throughout the study. These findings demonstrate how heat stress-induced inflammation contributes to impaired growth, efficiency, and body composition observed in heat-stressed feeder lambs. However, targeting inflammation with dexamethasone or fish oil recovers many of these deficits.
The Cooperative Extension Service, …
Curiosity, Motivation, Autonomy, And Lifelong Learning In Education And The United States Marine Corps, Cynthia Malmquist
Curiosity, Motivation, Autonomy, And Lifelong Learning In Education And The United States Marine Corps, Cynthia Malmquist
Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Curiosity, intrinsic motivation, and autonomy-supportive teaching all promote lifelong learning in both the classroom and Marine Corps. Humans are all born with curiosity. Children inherently practice forms of intrinsic motivation. Most would agree that they do not like being micromanaged - they enjoy a sense of freedom when completing tasks. Despite this, many students learn in a controlling environment and many Marines work under controlling leaders. Though a large amount of time is spent on learning through the first 18 years of life, lifelong learning does not come naturally and is not commonly practiced. The research and ideas discussed below …