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Novice Teachers’ Perceptions Of In-Person Professional Development On Technological Self-Efficacy, Spencer James Kiper

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem that prompted this study was the lack of professional development opportunities that address novice K–12 teachers’ technological self-efficacy. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of novice K–12 teachers in a large urban school district in Louisiana regarding professional development opportunities for technological self-efficacy. The conceptual framework for this study was composed of Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy and the technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) framework. Ten novice teachers with fewer than 5 years of teaching experience participated in semistructured interviews. Data analysis procedures included descriptive coding, axial coding, and thematic analysis. Results revealed …

Free And Family-Friendly This Fall: Artplay Celebrates Halloween, Holidays, Shannon Thomason

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Decoding Genetic And Network Signatures Of Susceptibility To Orthodontic Root Resorption: Toward Predictive And Personalized Orthodontics, Casey Morishige, Morgan Mecham, Gabriel Eisenhuth, Shilpa Bhandi, Frank Licari, Shankargouda Patil

Annual Research Symposium

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Designing Assignments For Non-Traditional Students In Higher Education Using Andragogical Principles, Ajit Bhattarai, Beixi Li

Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development

This conceptual paper explores assignment design for non-traditional students in higher education, guided by andragogical principles. Recognizing the increasing presence of adult learners, the paper emphasizes the need for tailored educational strategies. Drawing upon Malcolm Knowles' assumptions of andragogy, it highlights self-directed learning, practical application, and relevance as key considerations. The paper discusses how assignments can be designed to engage adult learners by acknowledging their prior experiences and fostering a sense of ownership in their learning. This study contributes to the ongoing conversation on improving educational practices for non-traditional students, advocating for approaches that recognize them as students who bring …

Physical Classroom Environment Impact On Academic Achievement And Mental Well-Being, Reid P. Mckeown

Graduate Teacher Education

This paper examined existing research about the impact physical classroom environment can have on both academic achievement and student mental well-being. This research aided in the purpose of determining which practices are considered equitable in creating a physical classroom environment. The research utilized studies in classrooms of a variety of age levels, varying from primary to university-level classrooms. The studies on academic achievement aimed to determine which physical factors in a classroom can have the greatest impact on the academic success of a student. The studies on mental well-being delve into which practices are most effective in building self-esteem and …

Integration Of Systematic, Explicit, And Multisensory Phonics Instruction In Elementary Classrooms, Abbey Schwob

Graduate Teacher Education

This literature review examined the effectiveness of systematic, explicit, and multisensory phonics instruction in improving reading achievement for elementary students. This research synthesized findings from fifteen peer-reviewed studies conducted in public elementary schools across the United States. These studies, which included qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs, explored evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. Three major themes emerged from the research. The first theme explored the positive effects of specific phonics curricula on reading achievement. The second theme illustrated the benefits of integrating multisensory approaches to enhance phonemic awareness, decoding, and fluency. The final theme discussed …

The Self-Curating Musician: An Innovative Concept And An Intensive Learning Experience By Systemic Design Thinking, Joris Blanckaert, Ellen Loots, Saskia Westerduin, Pawan V. Bhansing

Journal of Arts Entrepreneurship Education

Self-curation is an emerging notion in the artistic practice that we propose as an alternative to the questioned notion of entrepreneurship in the realm of classical music. Systemic Design Thinking (SDT) methods helped conceptualize self-curation and develop an intensive, week-long learning experience. Participants validated the self-curation concept and its five components: activating creativity, seeking uniqueness, developing a discourse, understanding the performance practice and engaging communities. Our study further highlights that rather than suffering from a tension between arts and commerce, young (performing) musicians experience a tension between the expectation of the outside world that they need to be exceptional as …

Faculty Perceptions Of Interprofessional Education To Prepare Physical Therapy Students For The Workforce, Marianne Hanover, Heather Pederson

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) aims to enhance patient care by improving outcomes. Interprofessional education (IPE), a teaching approach for IPC, is now mandated in Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricula. Although faculty perceptions of IPE in other healthcare fields are documented, studies exploring faculty attitudes in entry-level DPT programs remain limited. In this qualitative study, we investigated how DPT faculty perceive IPE as a means to prepare students for clinical practice. Using Rogers’s Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory as a guide, we collected data during interviews with PT faculty in DPT programs. Study findings suggest that the advancement of IPE in …

Artificial Intelligence In Education: The Power And Dangers Of Chatgpt In The Classroom, Muhammed Parviz

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has accelerated significantly in recent years, fundamentally shaping pedagogical practices and learning experiences. Among these advancements, OpenAI’s ChatGPT stands out as a sophisticated language model capable of generating human-like text. This capability opens new avenues for educational applications, such as personalized learning experiences and automated assessments. By embedding ChatGPT into e-learning platforms, educators can provide instantaneous feedback and foster interactive language learning. However, the deployment of ChatGPT in educational contexts presents challenges, particularly ethical issues related to data privacy and the potential for inherent biases in AI models.

In this context, the …

Surprises From The Shadows: Confronting Intrusions From Bots & Generative Ai In Survey Research, Vincent Cho, Sofia I. Duenas

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Unbeknownst to many researchers, online surveys can be vulnerable to attacks from bots and generative artificial intelligence (AI), which can generate hundreds of fraudulent responses instantly. Confronting this challenge to data integrity, we employed an adaptive approach to test the effectiveness of various anti-fraud tactics (e.g., CAPTCHA; honeypot questions; question pairs; open-ended questions) and to distinguish between good-faith human respondents versus bots or fraudsters. Findings revealed that bots with generative AI capabilities bypassed some conventional defenses, including CAPTCHA, and effectively supplied human-like responses to open-ended questions. Other tactics, like removing response incentives and verifying IP addresses, showed promise but came …

Embedding Social And Emotional Learning Into Educator Preparation Programs: An Alternative Certification Perspective, Valerie Flanagan, Lisa Fulks, Wanetta Morrow

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

This study discusses the impact of integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum into alternative certification educator preparation programs (EPPs), in response to prior research indicating the lack of SEL strategies in schools. It offers a review of educator preparation students’ thoughts concerning SEL implementation, as well as their selection of and reflection upon embedding SEL skills into lessons. Participants serving as teachers of record during their coursework reported positive outcomes in the classroom resulting from lessons including SEL content. Given the increasing importance of SEL in addressing students’ diverse developmental, behavioral, and academic needs, preparation for educators must go …

2025 October 10 - State Of The University Address, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University

Office of the President Speeches

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Talis 2024 – Infographic: Teacher Views On Ai In The Classroom, Dominique Russell, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

The Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) captures the knowledge and experiences of school educators. Artificial intelligence (AI) featured as survey topic for the first time in 2024. This infographic shows the percentage of Australian teachers who ‘agreed’ or ‘strongly agreed’ with the following benefits and challenges of using AI tools in education.

October 10, 2025 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Writing Workshop Journal: A Student-Centered Guide For College Composition, Tanya Zhelezcheva

Open Educational Resources

This comprehensive OER workbook supports ENGL 101 (Composition) students through a structured journal-based writing system. The resource combines Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles with post-process pedagogy to offer diverse pathways for student learning and writing development.

The workbook features:

- 4-component journal entry structure (exercises, reflection, next steps)

- 40+ writing exercises across four categories (Foundation Skills, Reading Logs, Drafting, Growth Mindset)

- Extensive planning and organizational tools (weekly/monthly calendars, goal-setting frameworks)

- Metacognitive reflection exercises that build writing awareness - Backward planning and time management strategies

- Evidence-based approaches to developing thesis statements, integrating sources, and crafting arguments …

A Discussion Of Community: An Ethnography Of Designing Asynchronous Video Discussions To Reveal Student Perceptions Of Digital Presence In Online Learning, Chad S. Garcia

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This mixed-methods digital ethnography investigates how video-based discussions (VBD) influence community building in asynchronous graduate education. Using the Community of Inquiry (COI) framework, this study looks at student experiences in a History of Higher Education class where traditional text-based discussions were replaced with video presentations and peer responses. The research explores how video discussions affect students' sense of presence, how video presence impacts engagement patterns, and which multimedia elements contribute to community development.

Data collection included semi-structured interviews with students and instructors, LMS analytics, video content analysis, and ethnographic observation throughout Spring 2024. Analysis revealed a notable disconnect between traditional …

Educational Experiences Of Traditional And Online Learning Graduate Students, Beverly Crawford Williams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how graduate-level human services students who have attended both traditional and online courses describe their educational experiences, particularly in terms of engagement, knowledge application, and peer connections. Semistructured interviews were conducted among 12 graduate-level, human services students who had experience in both learning environments. Social learning theory was the theoretical foundation used in the study. Thematic analysis, revealed four major themes describing distinct learning experiences across modalities. First, online and traditional learning involve different forms of engagement. Second, relational engagement in academic environments is important. Third, constraints on engagement across learning …

Iconic Singers Lisa Loeb, Joan Osborne Nov. 13 At Uab's Alys Stephens Center, Shannon Thomason

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Shinydegsem: An Interactive Application For Pathway Perturbation Analysis In Gene Expression Studies Via Structural Equation Modeling, Zhehan Jiang, Jihong Zhang, Yuanfang Liu, Jinying Ouyang, Linlin Sun, Hao Guo

Counseling, Leadership, and Research Methods Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background Researchers in biology and bioinformatics are increasingly interested in unraveling the complex mechanisms underlying phenotypic variations. A key challenge lies in identifying perturbed biological pathways and understanding how these perturbations propagate through intricate gene regulatory networks. Results To address this challenge, we developed ShinyDegSEM, an interactive R Shiny application that leverages structural equation modeling (SEM) to facilitate pathway perturbation analysis in gene expression studies. ShinyDegSEM streamlines identifying differentially expressed genes (DEGs), generating pathway models based on biological knowledge, and evaluating these models to uncover perturbed pathway modules. This article is a tutorial to guide users through the analysis workflow, …

Volume Cxlv, Number 3, October 10, 2025, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

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Identifying And Examining Access And Barriers To Healthcare For The Transgender And Nonbinary Individual, Allison Gould

Doctor of Education Program Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) individuals related to their access to basic healthcare. Currently, the TNB population is experiencing disparities in accessing general and preventative healthcare in comparison to their cisgendered counterparts. I developed the research questions to explore how TNB individuals describe their access to general and preventative healthcare, identify what were perceived as barriers in seeking basic healthcare, and describe what was subjectively identified as a positive healthcare experiences. My personal and professional interest as a physical therapist combined with a thorough literature review, and …

The Effect Of A 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Race On Arterial Stiffness, N Bearup, V Cave, Z Climenhaga, M Baxter, K Dames, J Parks

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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The Acute Effects Of Action Observation Perspective On Lower Limb Strength, E Beinstein, F Saechao, Z Pourhatami, R Dimaio, K Harmon

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Sickle Cell Disease Increases Glycolytic Muscle Fiber Proportions While Impairing Muscular Strength In Mice, E Bota, M Da Silva, C Hart, D Kim, S Kuzmiak-Glancy, S Prior

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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No Effects Of Acute Refueling Composition On Soccer Athlete Motivation Measures During Pre-Season Training, N Bruan, D Ebert, D Williams, J Nelligan, W Braun Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Comparing Virtual Reality Derived-Bess Scores And Human Evaluation Scores, A Breneman, L Custer

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Arterial Stiffness, Theta Oscillations In Resting State Eeg, And Neurovascular Coupling In Young Adults, S Brice, A Rios, S Downing, T Shadat, K Kuwahara, S Troller-Renfree, K Heffernan

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Upf Consumption And Type 2 Diabetes Risk In Middle-Aged Adults On A Controlled Diet, B Capra, S Hudson, K Phillips, E Marinik, E Laskaridou, A Johnson, E Wilson, M Dong, L David, J Salva, V Hedrick, K Davy Facsm, B Davy Facsm

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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Large Artery Stiffness And Neurovascular Coupling Across The Lifespan: Impact Of Age And Sex, J Cassette, S Brice, A Rios, K Kuwahara, W Lefferts, K Heffernan

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

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