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Departmental Records, 1924-2010, University Library

University Archives Finding Aids

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Life During The Covid-19 Pandemic Was, And Still Is, Dispiriting, Anonymous

Community Reflections

For me personally, I did not enjoy quarantining at all. I did enjoy seeing my family every day, however, I was very lonely. I couldn’t see any of my friends, which was very disappointing. Thankfully with social media I could facetime them and text them, but face-to-face contact with other people is very necessary; it is something you wouldn’t normally think is important, but when you are unable to physically be with other people, you realize how lonely you feel.

2022 February 8 - Student Government Association Minutes, Student Government Association, East Tennessee State University

Student Government Association Agendas and Minutes

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Theatre Uab Presents Comedy "Noises Off" From Feb. 23-27, Shannon Thomason

Browse All News

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A Phenomenological Study Of The Impact Of Covid-19 On Colleges And Universities In The United States, Erin D. Lynn

Student Theses and Dissertations

2019-nCoV (COVID-19) is a novel coronavirus first identified in the Wuhan, Hubei Province, that developed into a global pandemic in the year 2020. The impact in early spring compromised many higher education institutions, forcing some to shift to remote operations and leaving schools to determine when, how, and to what capacity they could safely reopen while also making contingency plans for ongoing or future periods of disruption. As is often the case with disasters and public health crises, not all who are affected are impacted uniformly, and the disproportionate ways in which people and communities are affected influence resiliency and …

Counseling In Communication Disorders: How Are Universities Preparing Students?, Ashley Camp

Student Theses and Dissertations

This investigation sought to discover how universities are preparing students for the role of counseling involved when treating individuals with communication disorders. This study was performed using a survey distributed to university department chairs across the United States. The survey consisted of questions regarding the demographics of each university and the measures taken to prepare undergraduate and graduate speech-language pathology students for adequacy in counseling. The data collected revealed that universities were using a combination of coursework and clinical practicum to educate students in counseling, with a greater focus being concentrated at the graduate level of study. While counseling was …

Effects Of External Loading During Daily Living On Acft Performance, Chase Wilson Sanders

Student Theses and Dissertations

External loading during activities of daily living (ELDL) has been shown to improve anaerobic performance in tactical populations. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of ELDL on Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) performance in male ROTC cadets. Twenty-two cadets were stratified into ELDL and control groups using baseline ACFT scores. The ELDL group underwent 3 weeks of ELDL using progressive loads of 12, 15, and 18% of lean body mass. Weight vests were not worn during training. ACFT was reassessed after ELDL, and again after a 3-week washout period. A mixed-model ANOVA and Bonferroni pairwise comparisons …

Teachers Knowledge/Use Of Morphological Awareness Instruction In The Classroom, Alexa Rae Grissom

Student Theses and Dissertations

Morphological awareness (MA) contributes to a student’s reading, reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills. At this time, minimal information is available about teachers’ understanding of MA or their frequency of instruction in the classroom. This study aimed to determine the frequency of MA instruction in curricula and what strategies teachers use to target MA. This study utilized a survey to probe educator’s knowledge of MA and discover the instructional strategies and frequency of MA instruction in the general education classroom. The results from this study indicated that while many teachers target MA in the classroom, strategies and frequency of …

School Counselors Supporting The Needs Of Homeless Students, Camille Sterrett

Student Theses and Dissertations

This research study describes a quantitative examination of Arkansas school counselors’ perceptions of their knowledge about the McKinney-Vento homeless Assistance Act and how involved they are with partnership practices in meeting the needs of homeless children and families. The study also examined what type of training school counselors have received to work with homeless children, youth and families. The study’s purpose was to examine school counselors’ experiences while working with homeless students. The study explored school counselors’ perceptions of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act for homeless children, youth and families in their schools. This study supports the social justice framework …

February 8, 2022 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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K-6 Teacher And Parent Perceptions Of Face-To-Face Versus Virtual Instruction During The Covid-19 Pandemic, David Russell Young

Student Theses and Dissertations

In March of 2020 the Covid-19 Pandemic changed the world in education as we knew it. Schools, along with businesses and public venues around the world shut their doors in order to attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Just because the brick-and-mortar buildings were being closed did not mean that schooling would stop. Teachers and students from around the globe transitioned to online or virtual instruction in an attempt to continue educating the future generations. Prior to that time only 3% of primary schools in the United States offered any course entirely online to students according to the …

2022-February-08-Boston Brass Coming To Etsu Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2022) – An internationally renowned brass quintet is coming to Johnson City.  

Boston Brass will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, in the Grand Hall of the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts.

Boston Brass by Allison Bridger

“This will be a wonderful concert in a fun and friendly environment,” said Dr. Brett Long, an assistant professor in the ETSU Department of Music. “We are excited to have Boston Brass offer a world class performance for ETSU students and our community.”   

Boston Brass aims to provide a “one-of-a-kind …

Frederick Douglass Transcribe-A-Thon Preserves Black History, Kailee Galloway

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Uab Cardiogenomics Clinic Transforms Cardiac Care Through Genomic Medicine, Anna Jones

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The Digital Sabbath And The Digital Distraction: Arts-Based Research Methods For New Audiences, Lisa F. Paris, Julia Morris, John Bailey

The Qualitative Report

Despite the known affordances of Arts-Based Research Practice within the international education environment, its use remains relatively uncommon in Western Australia. The reasons for this are likely the contested nature of quality criteria by which Arts-Based Practice is evaluated as well as the challenges as well associated with the dissemination of research findings. Mixed-methods research is increasingly recognised as an appropriate and practical approach for education phenomena, and within this domain, inquiry that combines traditional qualitative and arts-based strategies offers the education researcher advantages that are not readily available through other approaches. As professional artists and researchers we share our …

Uab Chronic Hypertension And Pregnancy Trial Receives $12.8 Million For Follow-Up And Preeclampsia Epigenetics Studies, Public Relations

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Motivational Factors And Achievement Of Classroom Teaching Effectiveness In Nigerian Public Secondary Schools, Dr. Adesoji A. Oni, Mrs. Titilayo I. Soji-Oni

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

This paper examined the effect of teachers' motivational factors on the achievement of classroom teaching effectiveness in public secondary schools in Nigeria. A survey research design was used for the study. The respondents were 200 qualified teachers, both males and females randomly selected from 10 public secondary schools in Agege Local Government area of Lagos Nigeria. The research instrument for the study was the questionnaire titled Teachers' Motivation Questionnaire (TMQ). The data collected were analyzed using percentage and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r-test) at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that if teachers are adequately motivated, they …

Developing A Diagnostic Criterion-Referenced Mathematics Test In Solving Equations Using The Attribute Hierarchy Method, Dr. Amal Ahmad Alzoubi

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

The study aimed at developing a criterion test for solving equations systems according to the strategy of hierarchical constructive analysis for 10th-grade students. A diagnostic test was developed, consisting of 46 items distributed to six sub-skills. The test was administrated to 390 10th grade students in Irbid, were male 184, Jordan. The validity, reliability of the test, the validity, and efficiency of hierarchical construction of solving equations were verified. The study results revealed that the test might be good for diagnosing purposes in solving quadratic equations. The researcher suggested recommendations to universities, schools, and measurement centers to use this …

The Degree Of Reflective Practices Among Mathematics Teachers In The Basic Education Stage In Ramallah And Al-Bireh Governorate At Palestine, Nihal Muneer Rostom, Dr. Refa' Jamal Ramahi

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the degree of reflective practices of mathematics teachers in Ramallah and al-Bireh directorates of Education. A related purpose was to examine the effect of both gender and experience on these practices. A total of 78 math teachers, randomly selected from Ramallah and al-Bireh directorates, responded to a questionnaire during the second semester of the academic year 2019-2020. The results showed that the degree of reflective practices of mathematics teachers was high. Also, no statistically significant differences were found between the average scores of the reflective practices for math teachers due to …

The Effect Of Using The Gamification Strategy On Academic Achievement And Motivation Towards Learning Problem-Solving Skills In Computer And Information Technology Course Among Tenth Grade Female Students, Mazyunah Almutairi, Prof. Ahmad Almassaad

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the effect of using the gamification strategy on academic achievement and motivation towards learning problem-solving skills in computer and information technology course. A quasi-experimental method was adopted. The study population included tenth-grade female students in Al-Badi’ah schools in Riyadh. The sample consisted of 54 students divided into two equal groups: control group and experimental group. The study tools comprised an achievement test and the motivation scale. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in the academic achievement test in favor of the experimental group, with a large effect …

Integration Schools Leaders’ Challenges Of Using The Organizational Culture For The Governmental Primary Stage In Riyadh, Dr. Maha Othman Alzamil, Reem Abdullah Masar Al-Otaibi

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges faced by primary education integration schools leaders' in organizational culture and recognize the mechanisms of improving organizational culture for these leaders. The research study used the descriptive analytical approach, and the research population consisted of special education teachers in primary schools of integration in Riyadh. The participants comprised a total of 100 randomly selected special education teachers in the integration primary schools in Riyadh. To achieve the goals of the study, the questionnaire was used to collect information. The results showed that the level of leaders’ use of organizational …

The Effect Of A Training Program On Developing Some Orientation And Mobility Skills Of Blind Students Integrated In Grade 10, Dr. Ashraf Moustafa Hussein

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

The current study aimed to identify the effectiveness of a training program on developing some orientation and mobility skills for blind students integrated in grade 10. The study sample consisted of 8 blind students integrated into the tenth grade at Al-Dhamma School for Secondary Education. Students responded to the orientation and mobility skills scale prepared by the researcher and a training program prepared by the researcher. A quasi-experimental approach was used for the study, and statistical methods included Cronbach’s alpha, Spearman-Brown correlation coefficient, and Wilcoxon test. The overall results indicated the effectiveness of the training program on developing some …

The Influence Of Parenting Styles Types On The Intelligence And Decision Making Of The Deaf, Samer Mohammad Abudrei Dr, Zahraa Jamel Rahahleh Dr

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of types of parenting styles on intelligence and decision-making among the deaf. The tools comprised the Wechsler Intelligence Scale-4th edition (WISC-4) for deaf, using sign language, was used to assess deaf students’ intelligence and a scale of professional decision-making. The sample of the study included 157 deaf students in deaf schools in Jordan whose ages ranged from 13 to 16.11 years. WISC-4 was administered using sign language. The results showed that the democratic pattern was high, the level of intelligence for deaf students was average, and the professional decision-making was of a …

The Effect Of Feedback On Written Expression Skills Among High School Deaf Students, Dr. Maryam Hafez Omar Turkestani

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the effect of feedback on written expression skills among high-school deaf students, by using quai- experimental design approach. The participants included 12 deaf female students in the 11^th and 12^th grades in the merged classes in Riyadh city. Participants were randomly divided equally into an experimental and a control group. A rubric was built to evaluate the following written expression skills (ideas, organization, word choice, syntactic, grammatical & spelling rules, and presentation) and 14 topics were chosen for this study. Feedback was provided for the participants’ writings for seven weeks, in a …

Teachers Of Students With Learning Disabilities Viewpoints Of The Predictive Validity Of Using Evidence-Based Practices, Sara Fahad Alturaifi, Abdulkarim Alhossein

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine predictive ability in the importance of using teachers of students with learning disabilities for evidence-based practices, from their perspectives. The differences among participants were measured based on gender, teaching experience, and the number of training programs. The study used a descriptive survey design. The survey was distributed to all elementary teachers of students with learning disabilities in the Qassim region. The participants consisted of 85 teachers. The study found that teachers use evidence-based practices to a great extent when teaching students with learning disabilities. The most used practices were ‘read naturally, …

General Education Teachers' Perspectives About Their Practices When Teaching Reading Skills To Students With And At Risk Of Learning Disabilities In The Primary Classrooms, Abdulnasser A. Alhusaini, Fahad Mohammed M. Alosaimi

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives of classrooms’ teachers at the primary grade levels (first, second and third grades) in Makkah about their practices when teaching reading skills (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension) for classes that involved both students with learning disabilities and at risk of it. Therefore, the researchers designed a questionnaire consisting of 29 items. A total of 39 teachers responded to the questionnaire. The results showed that teachers focused on teaching reading skills in the following order: (1) fluency, (2) comprehension, (3) vocabulary, (4) phonics, and (5) and phonemic Awareness. …

Covid-19’S Influence On Mental Health Among Collegiate Student-Athletes, Jacob Balliu, Steven M. Baule

Essays in Education

The world was struck by turmoil as the COVID-19 virus surged to the surface. Affecting the lives of many. In a matter of days, the process of daily living got a new meaning. The new lifestyle of living consisted of wearing masks, self-quarantining for fourteen days, and socially distancing six feet apart. From the perspective of a college student, life was flipped upside down. Classes were moved online, and students were asked to not be on campuses across the country for months on end. Collegiate student-athletes had it much rougher. Due to the global pandemic multiple sport seasons were cancelled …

Faculty And Advisor Advice For Cybersecurity Students: Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinarity, Experience, Lifelong Learning, Technical Skills, And Hard Work, Brian K. Payne, Bria Cross, Tancy Vandecar-Burdin

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The value of academic advising has been increasingly emphasized in higher education. In this study, attention is given to the most significant types of advice that a sample of cybersecurity faculty and advisors from the Commonwealth of Virginia recommend giving to cybersecurity students. The results show that faculty and advisors recommended that students be aware of six different aspects of cybersecurity education including the value of experience, the need for lifelong learning, the importance of hard work, the need to develop technical skills, the interdisciplinary nature of cybersecurity, and the need to develop liberal arts or professional/soft skills. Implications of …

Improving The Methodology Of Teaching Chemistry In Professional Collegs, Mohidil Ravshanbekovna Dadakhodjaeva Teacher

Central Asian Journal of Education

This article is devoted to the role of organizing, using and mastering controversial (scientific discussions and free thinking) lessons in professionally oriented teaching of chemistry in vocational colleges. The effectiveness of training conducted by this method was studied.

Sjsu Erfa Board Minutes, February 7, 2022, San Jose State University, Emeritus And Retired Faculty Association

SJSU ERFA Minutes

SJSU ERFA Executive Board Minutes

February 7, 2022