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The Impact Of Mindfulness On Perceived Stress And Academic Performance Among English Language Students In Central Asia, Laurie Wolfe Dec 2023

The Impact Of Mindfulness On Perceived Stress And Academic Performance Among English Language Students In Central Asia, Laurie Wolfe

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The current study investigated the effectiveness of mindfulness training in reducing stress and increasing academic performance among Uzbek English language students. The researcher partnered with four English faculty at Tashkent State Pedagogical University (TSPU) to conduct a quasi-experimental study using a convenience sample of sixty 2nd year students studying English as a foreign language. One group of students (n = 30) received mindfulness training while the acted as an active control group (n = 30) and received study skills training. Both groups received 20-minutes training in their English classes, four days a week, for 4-weeks. All participants …


A Group Counseling Manual On Grief For High School Students, Alison Ziegler May 2022

A Group Counseling Manual On Grief For High School Students, Alison Ziegler

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This paper examines the research literature surrounding high school aged adolescents (ages 14-18) and their experience with grief. It was found during this review that 4% of adolescents, living in western countries, lose a parent before the age of 18 years old (Andriessen, Mowll et al., 2018). This paper looks into the measurement process for grief and how it can be used in teen assessments. Most reports state self-surveys as the main type of assessment used. The treatment process of grief was also reviewed, and it was found that group counseling is favored when working with adolescents. Interventions and processes …


Grade Retention: Knowledge And Attitudes Of Teacher Educators And Preservice Teachers, Jenny Pearson May 2018

Grade Retention: Knowledge And Attitudes Of Teacher Educators And Preservice Teachers, Jenny Pearson

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Grade retention, otherwise known as “failing” or “being held back”, is a common practice for schools when they feel a student is not performing at or meeting school standards. While grade retention is a popular practice, very little research supports the use of it as an effective intervention over other interventions (Jimerson, 2001). A survey, structured around Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1985) was distributed to preservice teachers and teacher educators at a Midwestern university to examine their knowledge and beliefs about grade retention, as well as the prevalence of the topic of grade retention in teacher training. Results from …


Graduate Bulletin, 2018-2019, Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2018

Graduate Bulletin, 2018-2019, Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 2017-2018, Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2017

Graduate Bulletin, 2017-2018, Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 2016-2017 (2016), Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2016

Graduate Bulletin, 2016-2017 (2016), Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 2015-2016, Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2015

Graduate Bulletin, 2015-2016, Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 2014-2015 (2014), Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2014

Graduate Bulletin, 2014-2015 (2014), Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 2013-2014, Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2013

Graduate Bulletin, 2013-2014, Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Online Bulletin, 2011-2012 (2011), Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2011

Graduate Online Bulletin, 2011-2012 (2011), Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 2006-2007 (2006), Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2006

Graduate Bulletin, 2006-2007 (2006), Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 2004-2006 (2004), Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2004

Graduate Bulletin, 2004-2006 (2004), Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 2002-2004 (2002), Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2002

Graduate Bulletin, 2002-2004 (2002), Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 2000-2002 (2000), Minnesota State University Moorhead Jan 2000

Graduate Bulletin, 2000-2002 (2000), Minnesota State University Moorhead

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Graduate Bulletin, 1998-2000 (1998), Moorhead State University Jan 1998

Graduate Bulletin, 1998-2000 (1998), Moorhead State University

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Graduate Bulletin, 1996-1998 (1996), Moorhead State University Jan 1996

Graduate Bulletin, 1996-1998 (1996), Moorhead State University

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Graduate Bulletin, 1995-1996 (1995), Moorhead State University Jan 1995

Graduate Bulletin, 1995-1996 (1995), Moorhead State University

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Graduate Bulletin, 1993-1995, Moorhead State University Jan 1993

Graduate Bulletin, 1993-1995, Moorhead State University

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Graduate Bulletin, 1991-1993, Moorhead State University Jan 1991

Graduate Bulletin, 1991-1993, Moorhead State University

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Graduate Bulletin, 1985-1987 (1985), Moorhead State University Jan 1985

Graduate Bulletin, 1985-1987 (1985), Moorhead State University

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Graduate Bulletin, 1982-1984 (1982), Moorhead State University Jan 1982

Graduate Bulletin, 1982-1984 (1982), Moorhead State University

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