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Leveraging Social Practices In The 11th Grade American Literature Classroom: Video Games As Texts, Alora Moser

Dissertations

This quasi-experimental study explores the effectiveness of using a video game as a text in high school narrative instruction, testing Lave and Wenger’s (1991) situated learning theory, which posits that learning is a by-product of social interaction. This study seeks to bridge the gap between literacy practices at home and in school (Beavis, 2014; Ladson-Billings, 1995), effectively acknowledging students’ cultural capital, including multiliteracies (New London Group, 1996) and affinity spaces (Gee, 2013) in privileged academic settings such as the Georgia Milestones American Literature End of Course assessment. 11^th grade American literature students in a suburban Georgia high school were …

2024-10-28 First Year Seminar Survey Results, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

The results of the First Year Seminar survey results conducted from October 21 to October 28, 2024 and submitted to the Faculty Senate on November 7, 2024.

10.28.2024 Orsp Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

ORSP Name Change

RED Talk

Businesses Invited to a Day With NASA

LINC Door Prize Winners

University Of Northern Iowa Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda, October 28, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. Faculty Senate.

Documents - Faculty Senate

Meeting agenda from the Faculty Senate of the University of Northern Iowa.

Evaluating The Inclusion Of Evidence-Based Reading Practices In First-Grade Curricula: The Role Of District Size, Matthew J. Lembo

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Abstract

This dissertation investigated the extent to which five dependent variables were included in the first-grade reading curriculum and whether district size played a role in their inclusion. This study’s mixed-methods approach incorporated descriptive statistics, histograms, confidence intervals, and chi-squared analyses to assess curriculum patterns across small, medium, and large districts. The research also explored the relationship between district size and the consistent inclusion of key instructional variables related to the science of reading. Findings suggest that, although not statistically significant, district size plays a potential and has a consistent role in the implementation of these five variables. Medium-sized districts …

Lanthorn, Vol. 59, No. 06, October 28, 2024, Grand Valley State University

Volume 59, August 5, 2024 – April 14, 2025

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Assessing The Effectiveness Of Chatbots In Providing Personalized Academic Advising And Support To Higher Education Students: A Narrative Literature Review, Manal Dawood

All Works

Academic advising is essential for university and college students to achieve success since it provides guidance in many aspects of their academic journey. According to Drake (2011), having a solid relationship with an academic advisor is necessary for students to succeed in university settings. Students often have questions about university policies, processes, and resources, and they seek assistance from their academic advisors, who may be lecturers or other staff members. However, these demands can sometimes overwhelm the advisors. Although modern technology has reduced these demands (Ghonmein et al., 2023), advisors continue to face challenging tasks. Artificial Intelligence (AI) conversational agents …

O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center At Uab Announces 40th Annual Artblink Gala, Richard Nieves

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No abstract provided.

Preparedness For Practice Of Health Professionals In Papua New Guinea: A Cross-Sectional Survey Of Nurses And Community Health Workers., Mary Kililo, Julie Dopsie, Sulpain Passingan, Julie Kep, Nina Joseph, Russel Kitau, Mary Roroi, Chris Rossiter, Jenny Sim, Di Brown, Caroline Havery, Ali Moloney, Michele Rumsey

Pacific Journal of Health

Introduction

Papua New Guinea (PNG) experiences widespread health inequity and shortage of health professionals, exacerbated by poverty, isolation, gender-based violence and limited infrastructure, transport and accessible services. Nurses and community health workers (CHW) represent 72% of health workforce. However, health professional education programs are outdated and not aligned with national health priorities. We aimed to explore the adequacy of current curricula for nurses and CHWs by examining graduate competencies and preparedness for practice.

Methods

Cross-sectional study with four cohorts: 1) 130 new nurse graduates, 2) 75 nurses who supervised them, 3) 105 new CHW graduates and 4) 65 CHW supervisors. …

Equity Action Makers’ Assessment Projects: What Have We Learned Thus Far?, Julene L. Jones, Mary K. Thompson

Library Presentations

Grand Challenges in Assessment Equity Action Makers poster session

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Enhancing English For Specific Purposes (Esp) Teaching, Enkeleda Jata, Irina Shehu, Erion Shehu

UBT International Conference

In the recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted various sectors, including language education. One of the fields that has particularly benefited from AI integration is language education, specifically English for Specific Purposes (ESP). ESP courses are designed to meet the student’s language needs of learners in a specialized field. This paper explores how AI can effectively improve the outcomes of ESP courses and how it can be incorporated into ESP curricula. By addressing both benefits and challenges of AI in ESP, this paper aims to provide educators with insights into leveraging AI tools to meet the evolving demands of …

The Power Of Podcasts In Stimulating Secondary Students’ Cultural Awareness And Vocabulary, Rrita Syla

UBT International Conference

Podcasts serve as a promising tool for genuine conversations and link modern technology with 21st-century skills. They provide authentic and diverse listening materials for a large number of topic discussions; therefore, students can learn new information and acquire contextualized vocabulary as well. In this aspect, podcasts can also facilitate cultural awareness by exposing students to cultural content and giving them space to broaden their language skills along with their cultural competencies. This study analyzes the educational advantages of podcasts in the context of higher education. The study uses a mixed-method data collection: a quantitative survey and semi-structured interviews. The quantitative …

The Impact Of Structured Debates On Developing Speaking Proficiency In English Language Learners: A Case Study With 2nd Year Students In The Course Of English Language Skills 4, Trendeline Haliti

UBT International Conference

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of debates as a pedagogical tool in English language education. This study investigates the impact of structured debates on developing speaking proficiency in English language learners, specifically focusing on second-year students enrolled in the course "English Language Skills 4." Utilizing the Lincoln-Douglas format, the research examines how debates enhance fluency, accuracy, and linguistic complexity in speaking and not only. Data collection methods included direct observation during the debates and analysis of reflection letters written by the students post-debate. These reflection letters provided insights into the students' perceptions of how participating in the debate affected …

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Teaching Medical English, Esmeralda Sherko, Elsa Zela

UBT International Conference

Cosmopolitanism and globalization are reshaping societies worldwide. As English is the lingua franca nowadays it is necessary to deepen and shape the knowledge of professionals of different fields so that they adapt culturally, linguistically and professionally in any environment. One of the sectors mostly involved is the healthcare system, as it is multinational and multilingual. So, the need to teach Medical English arises and is a must for any student involved in medical related fields. Medical terminology also encompasses words of Greek and Latin origin, neoclassical compounds; thus, it is consistent and uniform across many languages throughout the world. Students …

Students’ Perceptions And Experiences With The Use Of Chatgpt For Their Writing, Era Baliu

UBT International Conference

Technological advances, especially in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) are altering the role of education and giving it a lot of importance. Since its release in November 2022, ChatGPT has rapidly received a lot of interest from the field of education, especially in teaching and learning languages. ChatGPT can significantly impact writing skills including creativity and vocabulary expansion, however, it has both challenges and benefits which should be addressed carefully. This study aims to explore higher education students’ perceptions and experiences with the usage of ChatGPT when writing different assignments throughout their studies at the university. The primary objective …

The Role Of Self-Assessment And Peer-Assessment In Enhancing English Writing Skills, Merita Hyseni

UBT International Conference

This paper aims to investigate the role of self-assessment and peer-assessment in enhancing English writing skills. Through a review of current research and case studies, the study will examine how these assessment methods contribute to improved writing proficiency, self-regulation, and learner autonomy. Self-assessment encourages students to critically evaluate their own work, fostering a deeper understanding of writing conventions and personal progress. Peer-assessment, on the other hand, provides diverse feedback, promoting collaborative learning and critical thinking. The goal of this study is to investigate the impact of self-assessment and peer-assessment on the enhancement of English writing skills. The study seeks to …

Implementing Project-Based Learning In English For Specific Purposes: Enhancing Language Proficiency And Field-Specific Vocabulary In Dentistry, Rina Sefiu, Lisjeta Jashari

UBT International Conference

This study explores the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses within the Dentistry Department. The primary objective was to enhance students' language proficiency and field-specific vocabulary in dentistry through an engaging, real-world project. To achieve this, a journal titled "The Art of Dentistry" was created, serving as the central project for the course. Students were divided into teams, each responsible for researching and developing materials on various topics related to oral health. These topics included general oral hygiene, dental infections, oral checkups, cosmetic dentistry, oral anesthesia complications, and pediatric oral care. The students synthesized …

How A.I. Will Change The Entire Structure Of Civilisation: The Need For A New Design Of Education, Roy J. Andersen

UBT International Conference

The rapid rise of A.I. is expected to replace up to 90% of jobs by the end of the century, leading to widespread unemployment and profound social challenges. This paper explores the societal impacts of A.I.-driven unemployment, including increased crime, depression, and diminished personal freedoms due to heightened surveillance. It argues for a shift in education, moving away from job-oriented curricula toward a focus on behavioral development, ethics, and social responsibility, to prepare future generations for life in an A.I.-dominated world.

A Corpus Study Of Modern Neologisms (With An Emphasis Of Extra-Linguistic Sources), Senad Arifi

UBT International Conference

This paper focuses on investigating the frequency of modern neologisms with an extra-linguistic sources in Corpus of Contemporary American English, respectively the frequency and collocations of these neologisms in the mentioned corpus. A corpus investigation was undertaken: more than fifty neologisms were taken from the corpus. Judging from the data in this study, the analysis and comparisons seem to be exclusively informative and in some cases less common from a linguistic perspective. It also concludes that the use of neologisms, especially modern neologisms is rapidly increasing. Charts and tables with results from the corpus were presented to get a clearer …

Utilizing Content Language Integrated Learning In Business English Courses: A Review, Elsa Zela, Esmeralda Sherko

UBT International Conference

Emerging in the early nineties, Content Integrated Language Learning (CLIL) approach is still considered an innovative medium to teach both language and business concepts. The use of CLIL in business English courses, helps to boost the students’ language skills while also offering a deeper understanding of busi-ness-related topics and terminology preparing them for communicative skills they might need in their future employment. This paper aims at exploring the use of Content Integrated Language Learning approach in teaching Business English courses to promote both language acqui-sition and subject knowledge simultaneously. The study reviews existing litera-ture to investigate the impact that employing …

13th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2024, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

Welcome to IC – UBT 2024

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

Attention Span And Concentration: A Review Of Undergraduate Students’ Responses And Practices, Luiza Zeqiri

UBT International Conference

Compulsive use of smartphones and the influence of other various external and internal factors have contributed to exacerbate students’ focus and concentration in class. In order to foster better cognitive competence, it is necessary to observe and improve students’ classroom concentration. This research paper examines and compares male and female students’ attention span in a 90-minute long English Language class. Moreover, it reviews the main factors which interfere with students’ concentration, based on their own responses and actions. The participants in this study were 60 students studying Management Business and Economics (MBE) at UBT - Higher Education Institution in Prishtina. …

International Conference On Education And Development, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 13th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

Infographic: World Teacher’S Day 2024 – What You Love About Teaching, Dominique Russell

Teacher infographics

Today is World Teacher’s Day in Australia. The annual day is celebrated throughout October across the globe. In our latest annual reader survey, we asked you to tell us what you love about your role, and in this infographic, we share some responses from our readers around the world.

Pre-Service Teachers Conceptions Of Equity In Secondary Mathematics Education, Mariah Walton

Dissertations

This study investigated how pre-service mathematics teachers (PSMTs) understand equity-based pedagogies and apply equity-based pedagogical methods in their instructional planning. A central goal among educators is improving the academic achievement of racially minoritized groups, such as Black and Latinx students, who are often overlooked by traditional pedagogies. This goal has shaped the foundation of culturally relevant pedagogy and other equity-based teaching approaches. This research study focused on the intersection of equity-based pedagogical methods and secondary mathematics teaching and learning involving PSMTs in the third year of their teacher education program. Through an analysis of a discussion post assignment, a focus …

October 25, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

A National Analysis Of P–12 Equity Director Role Establishment, Andrew Matschiner

Education Faculty Articles and Research

District “equity director” (ED) roles have grown rapidly over the past decade. Drawing on interviews and surveys with over 70 EDs across nearly 30 states, this study documents dramatic ED role growth from 2018 to 2022 specifically and examines why, according to EDs, such roles were established locally. Findings, drawing on scholarship on social activism, demonstrate how insider influence from district educators and leaders; intermediate pressure from community coalitions, parents, and students; and external coercion from state and federal education departments and civil rights agencies spurred ED role establishment. Challenges to ED efficacy are discussed, including ED role establishment as …

Volume Cxliv, Number 5, October 25, 2024, Lawrence University

The Lawrentian

No abstract provided.

Minutes Of Graduate Committee On Curricula, October 25, 2024, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate Studies.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, October 25, 2024, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.