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Infographic: Finding The Digital Learning ‘Sweet Spot’, Andrew Broadley

Teacher infographics

According to mathematics performance data from the OECD's PISA 2022 report, students that spend time at school learning on digital devices outperform students that don't. But how much time is too much time? In today’s infographic, we look at student mathematics scores across the OECD and Australia by hours spent on digital learning at school.

Teaching Resilience In Pacific Islander Children Through Culturally Adapted Stories, Isabel Medina Hull

Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the efficacy of culturally adapted bibliotherapy in promoting resilience among American Samoan children aged 5-13 years in response to high adolescent suicide rates in the Pacific Islands and the need for culturally adapted and supportive interventions grounded in mental health wellness. Bibliotherapy, particularly the identification with story characters, has been recognized for bolstering mental wellness, resilience, and emotional regulation in children. In this research, the children's response to bibliotherapy was measured through card sorting and forced-choice exercises, assessing their engagement with literature mirroring their experiences. The materials were developed in collaboration with Samoan cultural brokers on island …

Toward Pedagogies For The Future To Address The Climate Crisis, Edward J. Brantmeier

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

This exploratory article offers contemplative learning exercises that foster connection and intuition in order to promote adaptive intelligence and anticipatory knowing to address the uncertain future related to climate crisis. The author provides personal snapshots and reflections regarding the impact of the climate crisis and explores hopeful paths for everyday action. In specific, the article suggests that everyday revolutionary acts such as slowing down, practicing humility, and aligning economic choices with core values can make a difference. Drawing on a critical pedagogy of place, the author suggests that connection to the ecological places we inhabit matters much in our efforts …

Watch Me, Grandma! Watch Me!, Roberta Harman Ford

Old Elbows

Embark on a heartwarming adventure with Dakota and her loving Grandma in Watch Me, Grandma! Watch Me! As Dakota navigates the playground, she calls to her Grandma to share the joy of exploration and discovery, and hears Grandma’s reply of comforting and steady encouragement. Perfect for early childhood and young readers, this charming tale celebrates the magic of childhood and the love that spans a lifetime.

Factors That Encourage Or Inhibit Faculty Participation In Development Activities: A Case Study, Kim Kirby

Theses and Dissertations

As scrutiny increases on higher education to verify the value of a degree from a variety of constituents including parents, students and legislators, institutions of higher education must ensure students are receiving a sound education that meets their goals. Those primarily charged with doing so are faculty who may be content experts, but lack the pedagogical training to provide appropriate instruction. Faculty development is seen as a means to address that disconnect. However, offering quality development is not effective if the faculty is not motivated to engage in those offerings. This study examines the factors that encourage or inhibit faculty …

Primary Grade Teacher Perspectives About The Challenges Of Teaching Remotely, Jennifer Brooke Sample

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem this basic qualitative study addressed was that primary grade teachers, who taught different curricula, were not prepared to teach in a fully remote environment. The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perspectives about the challenges they experienced teaching primary-grade students remotely and to explore their perspectives on providing remote instruction training to teachers. This was accomplished using the conceptual framework of Garrison et al.’s community of inquiry model. Two research questions explored primary teachers’ perspectives on the challenges of teaching primary grade students in a remote platform and explored teachers’ suggestions for training in remote instruction. …

Primary Grade Teacher Perspectives About The Challenges Of Teaching Remotely, Jennifer Brooke Sample

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem this basic qualitative study addressed was that primary grade teachers, who taught different curricula, were not prepared to teach in a fully remote environment. The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perspectives about the challenges they experienced teaching primary-grade students remotely and to explore their perspectives on providing remote instruction training to teachers. This was accomplished using the conceptual framework of Garrison et al.’s community of inquiry model. Two research questions explored primary teachers’ perspectives on the challenges of teaching primary grade students in a remote platform and explored teachers’ suggestions for training in remote instruction. …

Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions Of Practicum And Its Relationship To Self-Efficacy In Teaching, Terri Gray Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Limited research exists on the factors that contribute to community college students’ development of self-efficacy (SE) while serving as preservice teachers (PSTs) during their early childhood education (ECE) practicum. This lack of research is concerning because educators who have high SE enhance the educational well-being of all children. The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences in practicum that early childhood educators perceive contribute to the development of SE among PSTs. The conceptual framework was derived from Bandura’s theory of SE. The focus of the research questions was on understanding the development of SE during practicum experiences and …

Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions Of Practicum And Its Relationship To Self-Efficacy In Teaching, Terri Gray Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Limited research exists on the factors that contribute to community college students’ development of self-efficacy (SE) while serving as preservice teachers (PSTs) during their early childhood education (ECE) practicum. This lack of research is concerning because educators who have high SE enhance the educational well-being of all children. The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences in practicum that early childhood educators perceive contribute to the development of SE among PSTs. The conceptual framework was derived from Bandura’s theory of SE. The focus of the research questions was on understanding the development of SE during practicum experiences and …

Exploring Emirati High School Students’ Attitude Towards Reading In L2 (English), Seba Dabik

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Reading in a second language (L2) is a crucial skill for high school students as it helps to develop their second language proficiency and broadens their understanding of the world. It also holds substantial significance in both their personal and academic endeavors. Additionally, proficient L2 reading skills pave the way for promising prospects and professional opportunities. This study examines students’ attitudes towards reading academically and recreationally in L2 and the factors that contribute to these attitudes. The study sample comprised of 20 grade 11, UAE national male students (16-17 years old) enrolled in a public Applied Technology School (ATS) in …

Elusive Shift: How Role-Playing Games Forged Their Identity [Reseña], Edgar Meritano Corrales

Journal of Roleplaying Studies and STEAM

Elusive Shift: How Role-Playing Games Forged Their Identity by Jon Peterson traces the history and evolution of role-playing games (RPGs), from their roots in wargames to their establishment as a distinct genre. The book examines how RPGs have shifted from focusing on simulating physical conflict to emphasizing character creation and collaborative storytelling, exploring the role of the game master, ethical decision-making within the game world, and the philosophical implications of the gaming experience. Peterson also explores the maturity of RPGs over time, highlighting the development of invisible systems and the elusive shift that has solidified the unique identity of RPGs. …

Estética Relacional De Los Juegos De Rol., Juan M. Díaz De La Torre

Journal of Roleplaying Studies and STEAM

El presente escrito son los primeros esbozos de una investigación mayor, la cual busca establecer que los juegos de rol son una forma artística fundamentada en la llamada estética relacional propuesta por Nicolas Bourriaud. Hubo trabajos previos que alimentaron este artículo[1]. La idea central es pensar al acontecimiento estético como la fase más alta de un proceso de agregación en donde diferentes dimensiones de la vida de los jugadores y planos existenciales (juego, reglas, mundo social, mundo narrativo, etc) se aglomeran para generar la experiencia estética. En este sentido, lo estético en los juegos de rol es algo …

Las Figuras De Juegos De Rol Como Soporte Para La Apropiación De Personajes, Roberto A. García Madrid, Blanca E. López Pérez

Journal of Roleplaying Studies and STEAM

El desarrollo de juegos de rol implica la consideración de diversos elementos, como temática, historia y personajes. Un aspecto es la utilización de figuras en miniatura, que actúan como avatares físicos en la narración del juego. Estas figuras contribuyen a la identificación entre jugadores y personajes, así como a la construcción de escenas y al entendimiento del desempeño de los personajes.

Cada juego ofrece diversas opciones de avatares, con distintos niveles de abstracción y representación. El mercado de figuras proporciona una amplia variedad de personajes con diferentes poses y técnicas de pintura, enriqueciendo la experiencia de construcción avatares. Identificar los …

Journal Of Roleplaying Studies And Steam (Jrpssteam) Vol. 3 [2024], Número 1 (Issue 1)., Miguel A. Bastarrachea-Magnani, Edgar Meritano, Mauricio Rangel Jiménez, Cristo Leon, James Lipuma Dr.

Journal of Roleplaying Studies and STEAM

Editorial Lento pero seguro, seguimos adelante

Estamos muy contentos de seguir con este proyecto que ha tenido gran éxito, contamos con registro de descargas de más de 130 instituciones universitarias de 74 países, además de posicionarnos poco a poco como una revista académica de gran nivel gracias a las políticas estrictas que seguimos número tras número.

En esta ocasión los trabajos presentados dan muestra de la madurez que estamos alcanzando como revista, como primer artículo tenemos Las figuras de juegos de rol como soporte para la apropiación de personajes, texto que nos habla de la gran relevancia que tienen las …

Placing Student Success And Well-Being At The Center Of The Educational Process: How The Magic City Acceptance Academy Promotes An Ethical And Caring School Culture, D. Keith Gurley, Dwayne White, Matthew Fifolt Dr.

Journal of Queer and Trans Studies in Education

Schools and school leaders are well-positioned to create school cultures that are supportive of all students, including students who identify as LGBTQ and those who are perceived as other due to status of race, class, or ability. The purpose of this phenomenological case study was to explore how faculty and staff at the Magic City Acceptance Academy (MCAA) promote an ethical and caring school culture. To guide our thinking and interpretation of research findings, our team relied on two conceptual frameworks, including queer theory and the ethical educational leadership framework ethic of care. Based on inductive coding of focus …

Proceedings Of The Ursinus Colloquium On Liberal Education: Curriculum Matters, Paul Stern, Stephanie Mackler, Laura Desisto, Diane Skorina, Dini Metro-Roland, Dale Brown, Meghan Brodie, Tonya Krouse, Paul Stob, Gundolf Graml

Ursinus Colloquium on Liberal Education

Introduction • Opening remarks: Curriculum matters! • Curriculum matters: pedagogical considerations • Why should we read? To grapple with complexity • Why should we read? An experiential perspective • Why should we read? A view from prison education • What should the reading do for us? • Curriculum in a material world • The place of reading in a curriculum that matters • Concluding remarks • List of participants

Ursinus Colloquium On Liberal Education: Curriculum Matters, Paul Stern, Ursinus College

Ursinus Colloquium on Liberal Education

This program for Ursinus College's second Colloquium on Liberal Education provides an outline of the open questions, panel discussions and activities of the two-day event.

Officers Elected, Wku Staff Senate

Staff Council

Officers and committee chairs elected.

The Secret Path To Reconciliation Impact And Legacy Of Gord Downie’S Musical Activism, Duncan Mccallum

Music Education Publications

In 2016, Canadian musician Gord Downie released a solo concept album titled Secret Path, which dealt with the death of Chanie Wenjack, an Anishinaabe boy who passed away after escaping an Ontario residential school in the 1960s. This album came just one year after the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was published, marking a major national step in the reconciliation process. This, in combination with Downie’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis that same year, gave the album a particularly heightened prominence within Canada. This paper examines Downie’s album through the musicological framework of secondary musical witnessing, …

Reading Preparation In Initial Teacher Preparation Programs In Missouri, Katherine O'Daniels, Shea Kerkhoff

Educator Preparation & Leadership Faculty Works

This document reports on a research study about educator preparation programs in Missouri. In the spring of 2024, we developed and administered a survey to explore the curricular topics and instructional practices in initial teacher certification programs related to reading. The survey items were created by Drs. Katherine O’Daniels and Shea Kerkhoff to reflect the reading competencies outlined in the Missouri Standards for the Preparation of Educators (MoSPE) and the International Literacy (ILA) Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals (see appendix A). We followed survey methodology best practices (Dillman, 2011; Groves et al., 2009) and used three strategies for …

A Study Of Professional Learning Community Leadership Using A Modified Approach, Makayla Willis Needs

Theses and Dissertations

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are an important vehicle for teacher reflection and collaboration. The team leader of the PLC plays a critical role in the effectiveness of a PLC in improving instruction and student learning. However, there is less research around how the team leader facilitates the work of the PLC to improve instruction. This paper reports on a self-study investigation conducted by the team leader who used a modified approach to the PLC process focused on student mathematical thinking. The self-study consisted of analyzing video conversations of three PLC meetings to understand the nature of the leadership and how …

A Model For Play In The Preschool Curriculum: A Phenomenological Study, Saber Abdolmalaki, Mahboubeh Khosravi, Noushin Nouri, Mostafa Ghaderi

Teaching and Learning Faculty Publications

This phenomenological study aimed to develop a framework integrating play into preschool curriculum based on educators’ lived experiences using play-based methods. Fifteen educators from 12 centers were interviewed using theoretical sampling. Data analysis revealed nine pathways linking play types, educator roles, and learning objectives. Results culminated in a comprehensive framework elucidating how educators actualize educational goals through play.

A Conversation With Joe Horner (Internet Journal, Issue 001, 7-15, 2024), Joe Horner, Seb Taylor

Digital Laboratory: Publisher of Internet Journal

A conversation with Joe Horner, the Artist and Founder of @art_as_chairs on Instagram. The cultural competency of Joe Horner ever-present, with a strong influence from the dialogue between art versus artifact. Horner finds his artwork hiding within the mundane aspects of the contemporary cultural landscape.

2024-06-06 Email From The President On Non-Tenured Faculty, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Faculty Senate Records

An e-mail message sent by the President to the Ad Hoc Committee of Non-Tenured Faculty in regard to proposed changes to policies with faculty instructors on June 6, 2024.

Transformational Leadership And Teacher Commitment: Examining Differences Between Rural And Non-Rural Teachers, Kyle Jonathan Patterson

Theses and Dissertations

Teacher burnout, absenteeism, and turnover continue to plague schools throughout the United States. Researchers have suggested that a school principal's transformational leadership may impact teacher commitment, though there are limited findings regarding the differences in commitment levels among rural and non-rural teachers. There are also limited findings regarding how the different elements of a principal's transformational leadership (idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration, and inspirational motivation) impact teachers' professional and organizational commitment, if at all. The purpose of this study was to investigate potential differences in commitment levels among rural and non-rural teachers, as well as urban-rural differences in the …

Uab Volleyball Set To Host 2024 Freeburg Training Camps, Micah Hardge

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20240606: Graduate College, 1972-2012, Graduate College

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Graduate College at Marshall University from 1972-2012. Items were received in 2024 and include notable materials from or about the graduate college and include things such as schedules of classes, Marshall Magazine copies, the WV Regional Airport Authority Improvement Project for Yeager Airport (2006), environmental projects completed by graduate studies,property reviews, Senate Bill 653, the WV Graduate College and Marshall University Merger, among other Merger Statements. Please download the finding aid for all contents.

20240606: Graduate College, 1972-2012, Graduate College

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Graduate College at Marshall University from 1972-2012. Items were received in 2024 and include notable materials from or about the future operations of the graduate college. These include schedule of courses, copies of Marshall Magazine, Senate Bills, Environmental Impact projects from TE courses, Information Systems proposal/committee work, BOR Program Reviews, Property Reviews, Merger Statements, and Prevention Resource Center/ Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents, as this is not an exhaustive list.

20240606: Teays Valley Regional Center, 2005-2020, Graduate College

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Graduate College at Marshall University from 2005-2020. Items were received in 2024 and include notable materials from or about the Teays Valley Regional Center portion of Marshall. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Formerly Incarcerated Women Describe Study Habit Challenges Within Adult Education Programs, Milan Kiana Williams

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Transitioning back into society successfully after incarceration comes with its downfalls, but educational support could potentially address transitional success, especially for formerly incarcerated women. Previous research mainly focused on exploring education options and recidivism outcomes for formerly incarcerated men. There is limited research regarding formerly incarcerated women and their educational needs within adult education programs. The purpose of this qualitative inquiry study was to describe study habit challenges for formerly incarcerated women within adult education programs. A further aim was to develop educational recommendations to promote successful study habits and potentially further educational attainment for formerly incarcerated women. Malcolm Knowles’ …