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Review Of Leisure And Labor: Essays On The Liberal Arts In Catholic Higher Education, Timothy Rothhaar

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

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Sources On The History Of Jesuit Higher Education: A Bibliographic Essay, Michael Rizzi

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

This essay provides an annotated bibliography, highlighting books and articles about the history of Jesuit higher education in the United States. It lists sources that should be helpful to anyone researching the topic, and can be used as a starting point for scholars seeking more information about how Jesuit colleges and universities evolved over time.

Operationalizing “Substantive Faculty Interaction” For Online Courses: Identifying High Impact Teaching Practices, Crystal Evans, M.D. Kinoti

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

To operationalize the concept of “substantive faculty interaction,” researchers at Regis University used exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to determine what online teaching practices have the highest impact on students’ perception of faculty-to-student engagement. A three-component model that accounts for 70% of the variance was identified. The components consisted of high-touch, design, and high-tech teaching practices. The high-touch component accounted for the largest percentage of the variance and the six teaching practices that comprise this component are recommended to become requirements for online teachers. They include: (1) Actively engaging in discussion boards (load of .8000), (2) Getting to know faculty …

Challenges Faced By Jesuit Worldwide Learning Students: Piloting A Mixed Methods Investigation, Martha Habash, Alexander Roedlach, Jill M. Fox, Gretchen Oltman, Ashley T. Abraham, Yasmine H. Jakmouj

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

In 2017 a Creighton University Global Initiative grant provided 20 scholarships in its online B.S. in Leadership Studies for Jesuit Worldwide Learning graduates of the Diploma in Liberal Studies. In 2018-19 the first cohort of scholarship students living in Afghanistan and Jordan were enrolled at Creighton University (CU). In spring 2019, three Creighton University students collaborated with two of the co-authors to develop and to implement a research project to explore barriers faced by Jesuit Worldwide Learning students enrolled in Creighton’s B.S. program. The purpose of this project was to test if Group Concept Mapping, a mixed methods research approach …

Addressing Grade Inflation In Advanced Practice Provider Jesuit Education, Mitzi Marie Saunders

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

Grade inflation is defined as a high percentage of high grades in contrast to students’ academic achievements and/or an upward trend in the average grades awarded students. Globally, the A grade is the most common grade issued. Grade inflation is the norm and a topic largely understudied and inadequately addressed. Jesuit faculty can change this trajectory. For some, the matter is more urgent. In advanced practice provider (APP) education, patient safety could be at risk. This paper explores academic grading in the context of Ignatian pedagogy and identifies strategies to reduce grade inflation. It includes a study at a midwestern …

How Are Senior Citizens Capable To Cope With The World Of Digital Natives?, Hely Westerholm, Pirjo Takanen-Körperich

International Journal for Business Education

This study discusses the continuously growing threat to the senior citizens*), later called seniors, who can be isolated from the society if their digital competences and experiences are too poor in today’s digital world. It has been noted that to cope with one’s pursuits seniors need to actively construct and maintain their capabilities in ways that are flexible in the world of the digital devices, in response to the changing vicissitudes of life. Thus, the claim above illuminates the issue that the ability to learn from experiences is highly valued in the digital world.

The seniors are obliged to closely …

The Santa Clara, 2023-06-02, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

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Office Of Equity And Inclusion Newsletter - June 2023, Office Of Equity And Inclusion, East Tennessee State University

Office of Equity and Inclusion Newsletters

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When Thrown A Curveball, Uab Patient Hits Recovery And Resilience Out Of The Park, Alicia Rohan

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Uab Hosts Open Dialogue Event For Cervical Cancer Community, Brianna Hoge

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Examining The Value Of Active Recess Blocks: Its Effect On Student Academic Achievement And Behavior, Morgan Paige Taylor

Student Theses and Dissertations

In this dissertation, the active recess blocks students received during the 2020- 2021 and 2021-2022 school years at Valley Grove Middle School are evaluated to determine increased physical activity effects on students' behavior and academics. The problem of reduced recess blocks and their relationship to lower academic outcomes, precisely three recess blocks or more per school day, is examined. This dissertation posits that increases in recess blocks may increase academic outcomes and produce fewer behavior infractions for not following instructions. This quantitative study aims to explain the association between students' academic and behavioral performance when given more time to engage …

Examining Strategic Supports For Students With Executive Dysfunction Transitioning To Postsecondary Education: A Qualitative Study, Desiree Rutter

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this phenomenological qualitative study was to provide a voice and perspective of the lived experiences of participants with executive function deficits and develop an understanding of its effect on their transition to a four-year university. The following research question guided the study: What support do students with executive function deficits transitioning to post-secondary education need to be successful? The problem addressed in the study was determining what support students with executive function deficits need for a successful transition to postsecondary education. The phenomenological qualitative study utilized a retrospective lens to interview students who were 18 years or …

Examining The Effects Of Best Practice Designs And Professional Training Of Personalized Learning Programs On Closing Achievement Gaps, Nancy Renee Lively

Student Theses and Dissertations

This qualitative grounded theory study explored how best practice designs for personalized learning plans could support the learning needs of students in closing achievement gaps. The traditional educational system has been found inadequate in addressing the individual educational needs of students. The Personalized Learning Continuum Framework was utilized to investigate the various design elements and effects that personalized learning programs could have in helping address student educational needs. Data was gathered via Zoom meetings and interviews with eight participants: an assistant superintendent, four principals, a program director, a teacher, and an educational consultant. The results highlighted several design elements for …

Examining The Influence Of Access To District Provided Prekindergarten On First Grade Students’ Academic And Social Emotional School Readiness, Jennifer Brooks

Student Theses and Dissertations

The study explored teachers’ perceptions of how district provided prekindergarten influences academic and social emotional school readiness for first grade students in a low socioeconomic school district in Southern Arkansas. Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development and Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development were the guiding theories. A qualitative case study design was employed. Data was collected through two-round interviews with seven teachers who teach first grade students in a low socioeconomic district in south Arkansas. The interview questions were derived from the Arkansas Child Development and Early Learning Standards. The interviews were transcribed and then coded to derive themes. Findings showed …

Analyzing The Influence Of Perceived Administrative Support On Teachers’ Affective Organizational Commitment And Job Satisfaction, Caroline R. Gilbert

Student Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the relationships between perceived administrative support, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment as experienced by elementary teachers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 elementary school teachers to gain insight through their perspectives of the lived experiences of administrator support and how it influences job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Social exchange theory was selected as the guiding theory for the study, which is best applied to understand the nature of the relationships between perceived administrative support and organizational commitment. The study’s findings indicated that teachers’ perceptions of support are directly affected by their relationship with their administrators. The themes …

Influence Of Organizational Constraints, Principals' Authentic Leadership, And Teachers' Coping Strategies On Teachers' Psychological Well-Being, Jennifer Renee Watkins

Student Theses and Dissertations

Teacher shortage and teacher attrition has been one of the most sustaining educational issues for policymakers and educational leaders. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of current organizational constraints and principals’ authentic leadership on teachers’ psychological well-being. Carol Ryff’s (1989) Psychological Well-Being Theory guided the current study. Ryff emphasized that optimal psychological functioning is required for the development and self-realization of an individual. The theory of psychological well-being is multidimensional and has six distinct dimensions of psychological wellness. The study examined the influence of organizational stressors and principals’ authentic leadership. It hypothesized that while organizational stressors …

The Perceived Preparedness Of Elementary General Education Teachers Serving Students With Special Needs, Rachel Lauren Schmidt

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenology study was to explore the preparedness of K-5 general education teachers through their lived experiences of teaching and working alongside special education teachers in the inclusive classroom. Data were gathered from thirteen teachers across Louisiana who participated in a semi-structured interview that focused on the following three research questions: (1) What are the lived experiences of elementary general education teachers regarding preparedness in teaching students with special needs under IDEA in the general education setting? (2) How do elementary general education teachers describe their preparedness to collaborate with special education teachers through their lived …

Anaerobic Performance Profiles Of D1a College Rugby Players, Dominic Shaw

Student Theses and Dissertations

What are the physical performance characteristics of D1A College Rugby players? Rugby Union (RU) is a field-based collision team sport played over 80 minutes, consisting of two 40-minute halves. The primary aim of this study was to explore the physical capacities of D1A college rugby players. A total of 33 male D1A university rugby union players volunteered to participate in the study. Participants were categorized into Forward (n = 19) and Back (n = 14) positional units. Forwards had a significantly greater height (p = 0.034) (d = 0.78), body mass (p < 0.001) (d = 2.01), body fat % (p = 0.001) (d = 1.33), and lean mass (p = 0.017) (d = 0.89) compared to backs. Backs had significantly greater CMJ (p < 0.01) (d = -1.45), 4CMJ (p < 0.001) (d = -1.63), Squat S:W (p = 0.006) (d = -1.04), PU S:W (p = 0.001) (d = -1.34), RSAt (p = 0.002) (d = -1.18), RSAa (p = 0.002) (d = -1.19) and significantly shorter 10m Sprint (p < 0.001) (d = 1.69) and 40m Sprint (p < 0.001) (d = 1.70) times. Strong correlations existed between 1RM PU and Lean Mass (r = 0.72) (p < 0.001), 1RM BP and 1RM SQ (r = 0.70) (p < 0.001), 1RM BP and 1RM PU (r = 0.75) (p < 0.001). Strong inverse correlations existed between CMJ and Body Fat % (r = -0.70) (p < 0.001), CMJ and 10m Sprint (r = -0.73) (p < 0.001), CMJ and 40m Sprint (r = -0.77) (p < 0.001), PU S:W and 40m Sprint (r = -0.76) (p < 0.001), RSAt and Body Fat % (r = -0.71) (p < 0.001), RSAa and Body Fat % (r = -0.71) (p < 0.001), and RSAa and Fat Mass (r = -0.77) (p < 0.001).

Using Literature Circles To Strengthen The Overall Literacy Skills And Reading Performance Of Emergent Bilingual Students, Shannon A. Pruett

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of literature circles on strengthening the literacy skills and reading performance of two emergent bilingual students. As guided reading groups help reinforce students’ ability to read, it is key to implement additional instructional strategies that will assist in improving emergent bilingual students’ reading, writing, and language skills. Harvey Daniels (2002) described literature circles as an effective classroom tool in supporting the overall literacy skills of emergent bilingual students: “Young bilingual children, no matter what their linguistic background, are able to have rich discussions if they have regular opportunities to engage …

June 2, 2023 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Portfolio For Soci 346: Environmental Sociology, Gwendwr Meredith

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

Environmental sociology, SOCI 346, is the study of how social systems interact with ecosystems. As such, it is a very broad course that is tasked with understanding complex and often controversial questions about the social causes, consequences, and responses to environmental disruption. In this teaching portfolio, I enumerate how I use a backward design for crafting assessments that cater to my specific teaching goals and learning objectives for the course. In the first stage of this process, I reflected on what learning outcomes I wished to achieve and determined that structuring the course in modules aligned with the learning objectives …

Examining The Impact Of Gender, Caretaking On Faculty Research Productivity, Tenure And Promotion Progress During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Erin O'Mara Kunz, Corinne Brion, Hannah Kessler, Eden Michelson

Reports from the Gender Equity Research Fellowship

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the working and home lives of faculty. The largest impact was felt by women and caregivers, who suffered a staggering setback to their research productivity throughout the pandemic, and declines in research productivity have negative downstream consequences for tenure and promotion. The current research sought to examine gender and caregiving differences in research productivity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic among University of Dayton faculty. In two primary studies, research-active faculty were surveyed (Study 1) and interviewed (Study 2) to better understand the impact of gender and caregiving on research productivity during the pandemic. Study 1 …

Using Zines In The Classroom And How To Make A Single Page Booklet Zine, Anne Hays Adkison

Open Educational Resources

This OER includes an introductory essay, "Some Thoughts on Teaching with Zines in the College Classroom," which discusses three ways one could use zines. 1. teach about zines, 2, create a zine to share information with your students, 3. ask your students to make a zine. At the end of the essay, there are screenshots of the pages of a mini-zine that teach the reader (that's you!) how to make a zine out of a single sheet of paper. Finally, the last page is a printable zine, which you can fold up and cut with your newfound skills, and hand …

Flip The Switch: Swapping The Socratic Method For Applied Learning In Evidence Law 646, Chelsi Hayden

UNL Faculty Course Portfolios

This course portfolio documents my evaluation of my teaching methods and student learning in an Evidence law course. My goal was to document positive outcomes associated with applied learning through a flipped course structure. The data, however, suggests that more research is necessary to determine whether there is a strong correlation between a flipped course and student learning. The data suggests students are generally performing as expected in the course. It also indicates that providing lectures and problem sets before class is effective but may not be more effective than providing them in class, suggesting the timing of the lectures …

20230602: Graduate College, 1981-2006, Graduate College

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Graduate College at Marshall University from 1981-2006. Items were received in 2-23 and include notable materials from or about the graduate college's hooding ceremonies, statistical profiles, board of advisors, and enrollment reports. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Uab's Alys Stephens Center Will Present Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater In 2024, Shannon Thomason

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Uab Partners With Children's Policy Council To Provide Book Vending Machine, Adam Pope

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Shared Fantasy: Role-Playing Games As Social Worlds By Gary Alan Fine (2002) [Reseña], Cristo Leon

Journal of Roleplaying Studies and STEAM

This classic study still provides one of the most acute descriptions available of an often misunderstood subculture: that of fantasy role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. Gary Alan Fine immerses himself in several different gaming systems, offering insightful details on the nature of the games and the patterns of interaction among players—as well as their reasons for playing.

Este estudio clásico todavía proporciona una de las descripciones más agudas disponibles de una subcultura a menudo incomprendida: la de los juegos de rol de fantasía como Dungeons & Dragons. Gary Alan Fine se sumerge en varios sistemas de juego diferentes …

El Dado De Las Mil Caras. Retos En El Modelado De Rpgs Educativos, Rubén D. Hernández Mendo

Journal of Roleplaying Studies and STEAM

ESPAÑOL

El diseño de juegos en general es un proceso complejo, las relaciones entre los diferentes componentes y ciertas libertades, derivadas de las lagunas o huecos lógicos del sistema de reglas, enriquecen por un lado el gameplay pero al mismo tiempo desafían la estabilidad del propio sistema y de las experiencias deseadas para los jugadores. Los juegos de rol presentan adicionalmente desafíos particulares derivados de sus sistemas de atributos, de los perfiles de sociedades o culturas dentro del mundo del juego, e incluso dentro de los grupos sociales basados en la realidad que el juego busca construir. Y si el …

Editorial - Un Paso A La Vez, Mauricio Rangel Jiménez

Journal of Roleplaying Studies and STEAM

Editorial - Un paso a la vez