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Exploring The Post-Covid Lived Experiences Of Parents Of Middle School Children Who Continued Learning In Online Modality: A Phenomenological Study, Gladys Ode Williams

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This study employed a hermeneutic phenomenology approach to explore the lived experiences of working parents of school children who transitioned to and continued online learning during and post-pandemic. Twelve parents were selected using criterion and snowball sampling methods, with Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory guiding the study framework. Existing literature highlighted challenges faced by parents and schools during the pandemic, such as balancing work and children’s education, connectivity issues, and dissatisfaction with school support and communication. Analysis of interview data revealed that despite ongoing concerns, parents successfully adapted to managing work and online education responsibilities. They reported satisfaction with their children’s …

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study Of Early Childhood Teachers’ Perceptions Of Their Ability To Provide Mental Health Supports In The Classroom To Preschool-Aged Children, Stacie Linette Parham

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the pre-service or continuing professional training needs of early childhood teachers in regard to providing support for mental health and challenging behaviors displayed in children ages three to five years old. Bandura’s self-efficacy theory and Knowles’ andragogy theory guided the study. The guiding research question was as follows: What are early childhood teachers’ classroom experiences regarding providing instruction to address mental health, ACEs, childhood trauma or other factors that cause young children to display challenging behaviors? The study’s sample included 11 preschool teachers with two to 26 years of experience …

A Transcendental Phenomenological Study On Teacher Self-Efficacy: Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Teachers With Provisional Licensure While Working In The Classroom, Shawn Kristine Ruiz

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental qualitative phenomenological study was to describe self-efficacy through the lived experiences of K-12 teachers working with a provisional license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the state of Georgia. The theory guiding this study was Bandura’s theory on self-efficacy, as it explained the sources of self-efficacy. The central research question this study set out to answer was: What are the self-efficacy experiences of K-12 teachers working with a provisional license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the state of Georgia? The subsequent sub-questions focused on each of the four sources of self-efficacy: (1) mastery, (2) …

Exploring Critical Reflection On Science Teachers’ Experiences: A Qualitative Inquiry, Kamal Prasad Acharya Dr., Pushp Raj Bhatt Mr., Milan Acharya

The Qualitative Report

In this study, we explored how university science education teachers recognize essential turning points and how teachers from Tribhuvan University-Faculty of Education (TU-FOE) reflect on their career growth. We also investigated their understanding of teaching and learning in science education programs at TU-FOE. The study builds on a qualitative inquiry into the strategies by employing critical discourse. In-depth interviews were conducted to collect the information, and the information was analyzed through a thematic-critical lens. The results indicate that critical reflection on practice can be the first step toward articulating and documenting knowledge. The study reveals that the science education teachers …

Student Outcomes In Arkansas’S Open Enrollment Charter Schools: 2021 To 2023, Sarah Mckenzie

Arkansas Education Reports

This study examines student outcomes of value-added growth and weighted achievement of Arkansas’s open-enrollment public charter schools and traditional public schools. Using publicly available school-level data, we use weighted averages to account for variations in school size in analyzing student performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics from the 2020-21 school year to the 2023-23 school year. To aid interpretation of the results, we translate the scores of the open-enrollment charter group and the traditional public school group into statewide percentile ranks within year and outcome.

The results reveal that statewide, students attending open-enrollment charter schools are consistently demonstrating …

August 28, 2024 Blazer Weekly, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Blazer Weekly (student newsletter)

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Cartografía Pedagógica Del Campo Simbólico Artístico Contemporáneo Michoacano En El Museo Alfredo Zalce Y Centro Cultural Palacio Clavijero, Diana Estefanía Martínez Dagnino B.A., Iván Ávila González Phd, Romano Ponce-Díaz Phd

STEM for Success Resources

El objetivo principal del trabajo es explorar y mapear la dimensión pedagógica del arte contemporáneo michoacano expuesto en dos instituciones culturales clave: el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce y el Centro Cultural Clavijero. Se investiga cómo estas instituciones participan en prácticas simbólicas y educativas que conforman una cartografía cultural. El estudio busca demostrar que el arte contemporáneo no sólo tiene una función estética, sino que actúa como agente pedagógico en la construcción de identidades culturales, históricas y territoriales.

Students With High Needs Show Resilience Through Scaling Transformative Advanced Manufacturing Pathways, Rouzbeh Rahai

Reports, Analyses, and other Publications

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The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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20240828: Library Staff Association, 1985-1997, University Libraries

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the University Libraries at Marshall University from 1985-1997. Items were received prior to 1997 but was not accessioned until 2024 when it was retrieved from storage. This collection includes notable materials about the original Morrow Library Staff Association, not to be mistaken for the new LSO from 2024. Included in this collection are bills paid, dues, statements, and receipts, and a book of records.This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Elementary Teachers’ Experiences Supporting Struggling Readers Within Social Studies, Kelly Pizani

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Success in social studies is imperative, as civic literacy skills are used by students to become critical consumers of information and support making informed decisions. The problem is that teachers are making instructional shifts to support literacy performance and provide instruction for struggling readers in third and fourth grade to read, comprehend, and apply social studies disciplinary literacy skills within social studies text-based sources, but lack the appropriate preparation and support to effectively meet the needs of their students. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore third and fourth-grade teachers’ experiences supporting struggling readers to read, comprehend, …

Student Perception And Knowledge Of Team Science Following An Interprofessional Learning Module, Lisa Sheikovitz, Genevieve Zipp, Carolyn Goeckel, Marcia Downer

Journal of Innovation in Health Sciences Education

Introduction: Online interprofessional active learning experiences can provide health care students the opportunity to develop their skills in teamwork, communication, collaboration, and ethics with low financial burden and space cost to the institution. The purpose of this qualitative report was twofold. First, to assess the impact of an interprofessional education module on students’ knowledge and understanding of team science. Second, to provide insight regarding students’ perceptions of the module’s effectiveness in supporting their development as evidence-based professionals who collaboratively provide person-centered care. Data were collected anonymously via online surveys (pre- and post-module) and served as part of a program review …

Teacher Candidates’ Engagement In Practitioner Inquiry Within An Equity-Centered Initial Teacher Preparation Program: Illuminating Equity’S Presence And Pitfalls, Lauren Weisberg, Blake Beckett, Nancy Fichtman Dana, Michelle Commeret, Rachel Silva

Journal of Practitioner Research

Growing numbers of initial teacher preparation programs are incorporating practitioner inquiry into clinical field experiences due to its proven capacity to empower educators and learners. To uphold practitioner inquiry’s tradition of interrogating the current culture of pedagogy, scholars advocate for an equity-centered approach to inquiry in these programs. We investigated the efficacy of such an approach by exploring how equity manifested, and was threatened, in teacher candidates' inquiries in an equity-centered program rooted in the cross-pollination of Universal Design for Learning and culturally sustaining pedagogy. Our findings indicate that while equity-centered teacher preparation programs have potential in nurturing teacher candidates’ …

Co-Teaching In The Classroom: Perceptions Of The Student Teacher, Classroom Teacher, And Students, Allison Nicole Dale

Journal of Practitioner Research

Co-teaching, where the clinical teacher and classroom teacher teach using different models, has become widely used in clinical teaching placements. This action research study, conducted in a second-grade classroom, had two purposes: to learn teachers’ and students’ perceptions towards co-teaching, and how different co-teaching models were used in different content areas. Through collecting surveys, interviewing students and the classroom teacher, and composing journal entries, qualitative data was analyzed to find common themes that emerged, while quantitative data from the surveys was calculated to find the mean and mode. The study found that co-teaching enriched the learning experience and provided more …

Development Of An Indigenous Participative Productive Agenda With Geographic Information Technologies. Reducing The Economic And Digital Gap In Native Communities In Salta, Argentina., Shagira Antonela Cortez Fraymuth

International Programs

Currently, the agendas of local governments in Argentina are homogeneous, prioritizing activities that allow the income of foreign currency and leaving out the planning and economic development of indigenous peoples. The communities live in areas close to agricultural zones that have undergone processes of deforestation of native forests This has resulted in the reduction of resources for the indigenous communities and the loss of customs and cultural elements such as language, and traditional diet. Geographic information technologies are a useful tool to analyze space from an integral approach and to understand the dynamics that occur in it. Projects that synthesize …

Strengthening Capacity For Disaster Risk Reduction In Ghana, Joseph Quartey

International Programs

The impacts of disasters are rapidly increasing globally. However, capacity has been identified as a critical approach to significantly reducing losses as a result of disasters (Kovalesvki, 2024). Though the relevance of capacity is extensively acknowledged and adopted, many policymakers find it difficult to effectively strengthen capacity for disaster risk reduction (CaDRi. 2011). Therefore, this study explores how capacity can be strengthened for reducing disaster risks in Ghana.

The Factorial Structure Of The Self-Control And Self-Management (Smcs) Scale Using Exploratory And Confirmatory Factor Analysis Among Jordanian University Students, Mo’En S. Alnasraween, Marwan S.A. Al-Samadi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study used both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to examine the factorial structure of the self-control and self-management scale (SCMS). The study sample was made up of 1159 students from public and private universities; they were chosen using a convenient sampling technique. The Mezo (2009) scale consisted of 17 items after it was translated into Arabic. A descriptive analytical methodology was adopted for this study. The study's findings revealed that the (SCMS) scale had acceptable psychometric qualities. Moreover, the factorial structure was validated using exploratory factor analysis, which revealed the presence of three principal factors: self-monitoring, self-evaluating, and self-reinforcing, …

Physical Fitness Elements That Contribute To General Muscular Balance Among Basic Stage Female Students At The International Proficiency Academy And Schools In Jordan, Najlaa M. Alhaddad, Samira Orabi Ahmad, Arabi El-Moghrabi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

The aim of the research was to identify the relationship between physical fitness elements and overall muscular balance, as well as their contributions among female students in the basic stage of proficiency academies and international schools in Jordan. The descriptive method was used on a sample of (139) female students aged (9-12) years, from proficiency academies and international schools in Jordan. A set of tests was applied to select physical fitness elements to determine their relationship with overall muscular balance, and their contribution among the basic stage female students (fourth, fifth and sixth grades). The following statistical tests were used: …

Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention And Control Programs In Indonesia, Hendri Marinda Sari

International Programs

The emergence of new bacteria and virus variants has emerged into a worrying level. Overall, this research focuses on literature reviews of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) control programs in hospitals and also explores current knowledge and perception towards AMR in health care workers and community members.

Determination Of The Degree Of Alienation And Academic Identity Pattern Among Palestinian Students At The University Of Haifa, Rihab Alsadi

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the degree of alienation and the prevailing academic identity patterns among Palestinian students at the University of Haifa, and to identify the predictive power of alienation on their academic identity patterns. The study used a descriptive quantitative methodology through random social survey, which was deemed appropriate for the study’s purpose. It was conducted on (242) Palestinian students at the University of Haifa, selected using probability sampling with a simple random sampling method. The alienation scale developed by (Putnam, 1978), consisting of 40 items, and the academic identity scale developed by (Was & …

Fostering Play In The Covid Crisis: Insights From Infant-Toddler Teachers., Minsun Shin

Department of Teaching and Learning Scholarship and Creative Works

Play is pivotal in supporting young children’s holistic development. The COVID-19 crisis further highlighted the importance of play in supporting children’s well-being and in providing a sense of normalcy. Guided by the phenomenographic method, this study aimed to examine Korean in-service infant-toddler teachers’ experiences in fostering play in early childhood educational classrooms during the COVID-19 crisis. The study involved 10 infant-toddler teachers working with children under the age of three years at a large university-based childcare center. They participated in drawing tasks and in-person focus group interviews. The findings revealed that the pandemic caused and exacerbated barriers to everyday play. …

August 27, 2024 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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The Impact Of The Consistent Increase Of Total Dissolved Solids On Water Quality And Its Consequences, Budoor Alsaadi

International Programs

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Investigating The Origin Of School Dropouts In Mandoto, Madagascar: A Pathway To A Better Primary Education In Rural Areas, Davida Andriniaina

International Programs

A survey was conducted in Mandoto, a rural town at the center of Madagascar, to investigate the reasons behind school dropouts. While there were many contributor factors, the two most identified ones were financial issues, and loss of interest. Rural education requires financial investment that should be allocated strategically to reform the system in alignment with the needs of the community. Besides, many teachers prioritize grades over skills development. And those who struggle to learn feel undervalued especially in elementary school and start to lose interest in education as they grow older. Institutions in the countryside should foster a more …

How Machine Learning Can Enhance Cybersecurity In Indonesia, Hutama Arif Bramantyo

International Programs

On June 20, 2024, the Indonesian National Data Center was targeted by a ransomware attack, resulting in the disruption of digital services for 210 institutions [1]. This event underscores the imperative to enhance cyber security in Indonesia.

Beyond Bars: Entrepreneurial Skills For Successful Reintegration And Reducing Recidivism, Claudia Raquel Andres

International Programs

This case study presents the experience between INTI Salta and Salta Ministry of Labor, conducted at the Federal Penitentiary Institute of Salta No. 16 – Señor y Virgen del Milagro, during June and July 2016. It outlines a comprehensive proposal that integrated the training and development of entrepreneurial skills with the needs of incarcerated individuals and their potential socio-occupational contexts, aiming to foster opportunities for self-employment, social reintegration, and reduce recidivism.

Why Is The Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Beijing Genotype So Prevalent In Colón, Panama? Uncovering The Risk Factors Of A Dangerous Strain, Daniela Candanedo

International Programs

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide (WHO, 2021). In Panama, TB incidence is 45.3 per 100,000 population, affecting underdeveloped areas like the Colón province (MINSA, 2023). The Beijing genotype (Lineage 2), known for its high transmissibility and multidrug resistance, poses a significant challenge (Pérez-Lago et al., 2019). A novel molecular surveillance method using allele-specific oligonucleotide PCR (ASO-PCR) was developed to identify Beijing, Haarlem and LAM genotypes in Colón, Panama (Domínguez et al., 2019). This technique detected 44.1% of Beijing strain and <5% of Haarlem and LAM strains between 2018-2020 (Acosta et al., 2020). This method was also applied between 2021-2022, identifying 29.1% of Beijing strain (Candanedo et al., 2023). This study aims to identify and analyze the epidemiological risk factors associated with the Beijing strain infection in Colón, Panama between 2025-2026. Demographic, clinical, and geographic variables will be assessed to better understand the infection and transmission dynamics. The findings will provide critical information to enhance TB control and prevention strategies in Colón, influence health policy formulation, and optimize resource allocation.

Breaking The Silence: Addressing Stigma On Seeking Professional Mental Health Care In Rwanda Through Effective Communication, Anitha Dushimirimana

International Programs

Mental health stigma remains a significant barrier to accessing and usage of mental health services globally, and Rwanda is no exception. According to the Rwanda Ministry of Health, one in five people between the ages of 14-65 in Rwanda has at least one mental health issue, with depression being the most common (Rwanda Ministry of Health, 2018). Despite the Ministry of Health's efforts to decentralize mental health services at community and health center levels, stigma and prejudices hinder their utilization (Mukamana et al., 2019). “Overall, 61.7% had awareness of mental health services while only 5.3% reported to have used existing …

The Dynamics Of Resistance: Understanding Diverse Resistance Mechanisms Between Subalterns And Non-Elites, Thilan Pansilu Chathuranga Hettiarachchi

International Programs

This research aims to revisit the significant differences between non-elites and elites (dominant), as discussed by Indian historian Ranajit Guha. Guha uses the concept of "subaltern," derived from Antonio Gramsci, to refer to the same idea as non-elites (Guha, 1983). For him, both terms share the same meaning of representing marginalized or oppressed groups, inferior to the elites, with no access to equal opportunities in society. However, contrary to Guha's interpretation, this study argues that, while non-elites may exhibit diverse responses to crises, it is no longer accurate to view them all as “real subalterns”, as far as the real …

Methods To Protect Artists Intellectual Property, Isaac Gonzalez

International Programs

Plagiarism can be a rough life path to whoever decides to jump in this field. We as artist, can sometimes be in a dead end situation when it comes to create something entirely original. In that sense, one has to understand the different approaches and limitations of our creative field, particularly in the areas of advertising and graphic design. This concern is the cornerstone of the creative field. For instance, we must understand the differences between plagiarism, reinterpretation, and coincidence. In this discussion, we aim to explore these concepts thoroughly and apply the resulting insights to our practice.