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The Effectiveness Of The Likelihood Ratio Test And Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes Method In Detecting Differential Item Functioning According To Sample Size, Percentage Of Items With Dif, And Ability Distribution, Ala'a Qawaqneh, Zaid Bani Ata

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of the Likelihood Ratio Test (IRTLR) and the Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) method in detecting differential item functioning (DIF) according to the percentage of items with DIF and ability distribution. To achieve the study's aim, nine ability distributions and three percentages of items with differential functioning were generated using the three-parameter model with the WINGEN program on 50 dichotomous items. The generated data were analyzed using the R program and the MULTILOG program. The results revealed statistically significant differences at α = 0.05 between Type I error and power means due to …

The Degree Of Contribution Of Educational Supervision In Improving The Efficiency Of Arabic Language Teachers From Their Viewpoint In The Northern Al Mazar Directorate Of Education, Ahmad Bani Yaseen

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to determine the degree to which educational supervision contributes to improving the efficiency of Arabic language teachers, as perceived by the teachers themselves in the Northern Al Mazar Directorate of Education. The participants included 128 male and female Arabic language teachers. A questionnaire consisting of 20 items was used, divided into two domains: learning and teaching, and the specialization of Arabic language. The findings revealed that the contribution of educational supervision to the efficiency of teachers was weak. Based on these findings, the study presented several suggestions and recommendations.

The Extent To Which Physical Education Teachers Use Educational Aids In The First Zarqa Directorate Of Education In Jordan, Ra'fat Al'dily, Esam Abu Shehab, Qutiba Al-Harahsha, Khalaf Diabat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the extent to which physical education teachers use educational aids in the First Zarqa Directorate of Education in Jordan, considering variables such as gender (male, female), years of experience, and educational qualifications. The researchers used a descriptive approach to align with the study's objectives, employing a questionnaire as the means of data collection. The questionnaire consisted of 26 items, and the study population comprised 156 teachers. The study sample included 94 teachers working in physical education in Zarqa. The results of the study showed no statistically significant differences in the use of educational aids based …

The Degree Of Implementation Of The E-Administration System In Teachers' Achievement Files By Private Schools In Muscat Governorate, Badria Al-Shihi, Rabia Al-Dhuhli

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree to which principals of private schools employ electronic administration in teachers’ achievement files in the Governorate of Muscat. The study followed a descriptive approach and used a questionnaire consisting of 28 items as a tool. It was administered to 120 principals of private schools. The study concluded that the employment of electronic administration in teachers' achievement files by principals of private schools in the Governorate of Muscat was at a low level. Additionally, the study revealed no statistically significant differences attributed to educational qualifications. However, there were statistically significant differences based on gender, …

The Effect Of Technology On Raising Educational Achievement Of Students In The First Three Grades And Their Teachers' Attitudes Towards It In The University District, Manal Abu Hani

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the impact of using technology to enhance the educational attainment of students in the first three grades in the university district and to assess teachers' attitudes towards this use of technology. The study focused on two domains: the use of technology to raise achievement and teachers' attitudes toward this technology use. The study population consisted of teachers from the first three grades within the Directorate of Education of the University Brigade in Amman. A simple random sample of 170 teachers from these schools was selected. The results indicated that teachers have positive attitudes towards using …

Organizational Confidence Among Elementary School Principals In The South Within The Green Line, Reem Al-Khateb, Ahmad Rathwan

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the degree of organizational confidence among primary school principals in the south, within the Green Line, from the teachers' perspective, considering variables such as gender, academic qualifications, and years of experience. The study used a descriptive survey method and selected a random sample. The study sample consisted of 370 male and female teachers. A questionnaire was used to collect the necessary data to achieve the study's objectives. The results showed that the organizational confidence of school principals was moderate. There were significant differences in the degree of organizational confidence related to the variables of academic …

Effectiveness Of Multiple Indicators And Multiple Causes Model (Mimic) In Detecting The Differential Item Functioning Of A Test In Terms Of Sample Size And Test Length, Reem Elyan, Yousef Sawalmeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes Model (MIMIC) in detecting the differential item functioning of a test in terms of sample size and test length. To the study, three random samples were used from 10th grade students in Jordan who took PISA 2018 mathematics test with different sizes: 2000, 3000 and 4000. Also, 3 lengths of the test were used: 10 items, 20 items and 30 items. Mplus program was used for data analysis according to MIMIC method to detect the differential item functioning for gender. The study results indicated that there was no …

The Extent To Which History Teachers In Public Schools In Ajloun Governorate Utilize Ict In The Application Of Udl From Their Perspective, Fatima Al-Momani

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the extent to which history teachers in public schools in Ajloun Governorate utilize ICT (information and communications technology) in the application of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) from their perspective. The study used a descriptive survey approach and employed a questionnaire. The study sample consisted of 77 male and female teachers. The findings of the study showed that the extent to which history teachers in public schools in Ajloun Governorate utilize ICT in the application of UDL was moderate at the domain level. Specifically, the field of "applying the principle of representation" received a high …

The Role Of Digital Media In Forming The Value System Among Children In Arab Kindergarten Schools Within The Green Line, Hanan Abed, Ahmad Rathwan

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the role of digital media in forming the value system among children in Arab kindergarten schools within the Green Line and to understand the effect of variables such as educational qualification and years of experience on that role. The study sample consisted of 314 kindergarten teachers. A questionnaire was used to collect data, and the study employed a descriptive analytical approach. The results showed that kindergarten teachers rated the role of digital media in forming the value system as high. There were statistically significant differences at the level of (α = 0.05) in the estimates …

The Effect Of Using Nearpod On The Science Achievement Of Eighth Grade Students And Their Motivation Towards Learning, Jehad Al-Momani, Mo’En Al-Nasraween, Mohammad Maabreh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This quasi-experimental study aimed to reveal the effect of using the Nearpod application on the science achievement and motivation toward learning science of eighth-grade students in the United Arab Emirates. The study participants consisted of 44 eighth-grade students at Al Dhafra School in Zayed City, affiliated with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. They were divided into two groups randomly selected from the three eighth-grade classes; one was randomly assigned as an experimental group, consisting of 23 students, and the other as a control group, consisting of 21 students. To achieve the study's aim, a science …

The Role Of School Administration In Spreading The Culture Of Digital Citizenship Among Students Of Government Schools In The Directorate Of Education Of Major General Naour, Samah Jayyusi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the role of school administration in promoting the culture of digital citizenship among students at public schools in the Directorate of Education of Major General Naour. In the Directorate of Education of the Naour District, after conducting statistical analysis, it was found that there is an average role of the school administration in promoting the culture of digital citizenship among students in government schools. The results also showed no statistically significant differences at the significance level of (α≤0.05) in the opinions of the study sample members regarding the role of school administration in promoting digital …

Multilayered Colonialism Of Women Under Patriarchy: Liberation Achieved Successfully In Djebar’S Children Of The New World, Nour Jaber, Tahrir Hamdi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study discusses and analyzes different forms of gender inequality that prevail in a patriarchal society under occupation. The researchers conduct a feminist analysis of Assia Djebar’s "Children of the New World." The main female characters in the novel experience multilayered colonialism as they are colonized women suffering under the strict rules of their patriarchal society on one hand, and colonized citizens enduring the harsh conditions of the French occupation on the other. These women resort to various coping mechanisms for survival as a means of decolonization and self-liberation, such as arming themselves with education and forming solidarity among themselves …

2024 July 11 - Academic Council Agenda And Minutes, Academic Council, East Tennessee State University

Academic Council Agenda and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Evaluating The Impact Of Special Education Coaching Support, Jennifer Clairmont

Education Theses and Dissertations

This study addressed the problem of historically low reading achievement among students receiving special education services (SpEd) in the North Texas Independent School District (NTISD). The research aimed to evaluate the impact of SpEd instructional coaching support for middle school resource RLA (RLA) teachers as an intervention to improve student reading outcomes and better understand teachers’ perceptions of coaching support. Using an Improvement Science approach with Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles, the study employed a mixed-methods design to assess the impact of SpEd coaching support provided during the 2023- 2024 school year. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected through a teacher survey …

July 2024 Graduate Council Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Symbiosis Of Volunteerism: A Story Of One Academic Library Welcoming Volunteers, Shan Martinez

The Christian Librarian

Although public and school libraries, as well as many non-profit organizations regularly utilize volunteers, academic libraries are less likely to welcome them. This article describes the variety of volunteers received at Brown Library of Abilene Christian University and the tasks that they perform. It also presents a discussion of the motivation to accept volunteers, perhaps a faith practice.

Breaking The Sound Barrier: Strategies For Reducing The Educational Debt In Underserved School Bands, Alfonzo V. Kimbrough

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this multiple explanatory case study was to investigate the preparation of underserved school band programs for a Music Performance Assessment (MPA). Specifically, I examined racial, economic, and social inequalities, which are well documented in the research literature, and the related achievement gaps of underserved public school bands. Using Ladson-Billings’ four pillars of educational debt, a replication approach highlighted four cases as a small sample of the success rate of Title I school bands scoring a Superior at an MPA contest. I compared how contextual issues impacted the four band directors at these schools in preparations for their …

Ai And The Future Of Marketing Education Through The Lens Of The Space Merchants, Jasmin Cowin, Cristo Leon, Sabra Brock, Xavier Oviedo Torres

STEM for Success Resources

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming professional marketing practices as well as marketing education. This paper employs the science fiction novel “The Space Merchants” by Pohl and Kornbluth as a metaphorical framework for critically examining AI integration in marketing curricula. The authors review existing literature examining the impacts of AI on marketing practices and education. Furthermore, they establish a qualitative methodology analyzing a real-world case study, current applications of AI in marketing education, and discuss ethical frameworks surrounding the use of AI. Utilizing “The Space Merchants” satirical portrayal of consumerism, they reflect on AI’s potential to commodify marketing education, homogenize student …

The Role Of Language In Identity And Mediating Connection For Fijian College Students, Grace Taito Tora

Theses and Dissertations

This study explores the role of language in constructing identity and promoting belonging for seventeen Fijian college students at one U.S. based university in the Pacific Rim. Focus group interviews were analyzed for how students described the role that language played in constructing student identity and mediating connection. Analysis was grounded in post-structural perspectives of identity alongside vā – the Oceanic notion that encompasses identity and belonging. Students described themes of native language proficiency in reinforcing kinship relationships and in participating in cultural traditions and practices. They also expressed other ways of maintaining vā without proficiency in their native languages. …

Compassionate Care In Elementary General Music Teaching And Learning As A Way To Respond To The World: A Narrative Inquiry, Julia K. Church Hoffman

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

In this narrative inquiry, where stories were the data, three experienced music teachers from one public school district in the southwestern United States shared stories about their experiences as elementary general music teachers. The stories were told through the lens of compassionate care, a perspective that implies a shared experience between teacher and learners (Hendricks, 2018, 2023). The stories, and my interpretation of them, revealed an understanding of elementary general music, a multimodal, fun, school subject, as a vehicle for teaching children how to be kind and respectful humans. Threads that emerged from the stories linked connections between compassionate care, …

Digital Critical Pedagogy: A Collaborative Narrative Literature Review, Ashley Hinck, Lauren Angelone, Ashley Theuring, Karin Admiraal, Jody Googins, Teresa Young, Wendy Maxian

Mid-Western Educational Researcher

At the intersection of an ongoing global pandemic and equity-focused social movements, critical and digital pedagogies became both necessary and important. Digital ways of teaching made education possible when we could not be in person, and provided alternative modes of learning and thinking, but also exacerbated existing inequalities. In this project, we engage in a narrative literature review to examine how digital critical pedagogy (DCP) has been encountered and framed in higher education pedagogy research from 2020-2022. We ask the question: How is DCP being defined, operationalized, and enacted in the emerging research literature? We argue that the analysis of …

Book Review: Credible: The Power Of Expert Leaders, Carl L. Tolbert

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Amanda Goodall’s (2023) book Credible: The Power of Expert Leaders argues why expert leaders are needed more now than ever across all organizational domains. Goodall describes the book as a chronicle of the “natural experiment” showcasing failures of nonexperts leading various sized groups and organizations, also citing parallel success by expert leaders (p. 1). The book is divided into eight chapters, starting with the introduction and examining the need for experts, the recruitment and development of experts, and finally, the organizational environment to sustain experts. The introduction begins as a corollary to Nichols’ (2024) work regarding how society no longer …

Depression Screening And Education For Immigrants To Increase Access To Care, Viktoriya Ivantsova

Dissertations

Abstract

Problem: Immigrants are at risk for developing mental health disorders due to multiple factors including social, cultural, or economic factors. This can result in a lower quality of life and an increased chance of further disabilities. Although immigrants are at increased risk for the development of mental health disorders, studies show that utilization of available services and resources are low. Additionally, organizations that provide services to immigrants may not be implementing screening and psychoeducation.

Methods: This quality improvement (QI) project followed a descriptive, observational design along with an educational intervention. Using convenience sampling for recruitment, Russian and/or Ukrainian adults …

An Orientation Towards Care In Occupational Therapy: A Theoretical Framework, Myah G. Beylotte

Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies

The purpose of this paper is to explore Ethic of Care (Gilligan, 1936; Noddings, 1984) in an occupational therapy (OT) setting and to determine if empathetic and relational care can provide greater patient outcomes. Ethic of Care (EoC), originally established by Gilligan (1936), is a moral orientation towards care that has been applied in the areas of education, nursing, sports coaching, and other popular professions (Fisher et al., 2017; Gano-Overway et al., 2009; Knust & Fisher, 2015; Lachman, 2012; Newton et al., 2007; Noddings, 2005; Schools, et al., 2020), but has not been widely researched in the field of OT. …

Identity Congruence Among Christian Coaches: A Grounded Theory Approach, Sean M. Strehlow

Movement and Being: The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sports Studies

Despite the tight coupling between Christianity and American sport, empirical research has found a level of tension between the Christian identity and the moral culture of athletic competition (Bennet et al., 2005; Nite et al., 2013; Stevenson, 1991). Existing research has focused on the identity of the Christian athlete; however, there is scant empirical work on coaches who also claim a Christian faith and identity. The purpose of this grounded theory study is to better understand identity congruence as a process through which Christian coaches make sense of, and find coherence among, their Christian and professional identities. Qualitative data from …

Improving Reading Outcomes Through Blended Learning, Jennifer Rasberry

Education Theses and Dissertations

This paper was framed and studied using Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice. Using a framework grounded in improvement science allows the research practitioner to participate in Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) cycles. Iterative mini-experiments known as the "Plan-Do-Study-Act" (PDSA) cycle allow educators to discuss potential changes, put them into action, evaluate the outcomes, and then make a final decision on how to proceed (e.g., whether to adopt, modify, or scrap the change entirely). Bryk et al., (2017) state that PDSA cycles during research educators learn quickly and affordably which treatments work and, afterward, how to integrate them to achieve excellent …

Migrant Advocates' Perceptions Of School-Based Collaboration, Michael Young

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Migrant farmworker students are a marginalized group with unique needs. Federal law provides funding for Migrant Farmworker Advocates who support the educational and material needs of migrant farmworker students and their families in public schools. This exploratory study examines the question, how do migrant advocates collaborate with other professionals to support their students with graduation and transitioning to post-secondary opportunities? The study analyzes this unexplored professional relationship between migrant advocates and high school personnel and how they work together to serve migrant students. Data were collected through semi-structured single subject interviews from seven current or former Title I funded Migrant …

The Iep Team: Team Members’ Perspectives Of The Decision-Making Process, Peggy A. Duffie

Special Education ETDs

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) remains a pivotal document for ensuring educational equity for students with disabilities in public education (Bateman, 2017). This qualitative interview study investigated how an IEP team supporting a student with extensive support needs navigated the decision-making process during annual IEP development. Through in-depth interviews with six out of eight team members, I explored IEP team members’ perceptions of their and others’ responsibilities and contributions to the development of an annual IEP. Qualitative coding revealed four key decision-making themes: Unspoken norms, privileging professional knowledge, avoiding conflict and responding to disagreements, and identifying your place at the …

Adaptive Screen Capture Video Analysis, Ugesh Egala

Electrical and Computer Engineering ETDs

This thesis presents a system for analyzing student activities during class sessions to gain insights into the learning process. A dataset consisting of 14 screen recordings, with 2 videos labeled across two stages, was used for training, validation, and testing. The methodology employs adaptive sampling, initially at 10 frames per minute to identify active regions, followed by detailed analysis at 1 frame per second using OCR to detect typing activities through character changes. The results demonstrate over a 50% reduction in computational load while maintaining high accuracy in detecting student engagement. A total of 26 hours of screen capture videos …

Public Invited To Attend Iwu Summer Concert Series, Julia Perez

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.