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Professors’ Views Of Content Transformation In Students’ Paraphrasing, Ling Shi

Journal of Response to Writing

This study explores how paraphrasing transforms and integrates meaning from reading into writing. Findings are based on interviews with 27 professors who commented on 8 paraphrases written by graduate students. Both student writers and professors were selected from across cultural (Chinese and North American) and disciplinary (soft and hard) contexts. Results indicate that the participating professors tended to accept paraphrases that involved a selection or interpretation of the original source that accurately represented the source text, rather than those that contained a misunderstanding or additional ideas. The professors also suggested that students could add an explanation for the content transformation …

Towards A Better Understanding Of The Complex Nature Of Written Corrective Feedback And Its Effects: A Duoethnographical Exploration Of Perceptions, Choices, And Outcomes., Eva Kartchava, Yushi Bu, Julian Heidt, Abdizalon Mohamed, Judy Seal

Journal of Response to Writing

Despite a large body of research into the benefits of corrective feedback (i.e., teachers’ reactions to students’ incorrect use of the target language), little is known about how new and experienced second-language (L2) teachers supply feedback to writing and what factors guide their decisions. This paper is a collaborative effort of 1 teacher-educator and 4 graduate students to examine the process of providing written corrective feedback (WCF) to university-level L2 learners. Findings point to complexities involved in WCF provision and the importance of examining CF holistically, as preservice teachers’ corrective choices and learners’ responses to them are often interlinked.

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Student Engagement With Teacher Written Corrective Feedback In A French As A Foreign Language Classroom, Maria-Lourdes Lira-Gonzales, Hossein Nassaji, Kuok Wa Chao Chao

Journal of Response to Writing

This paper reports on an exploratory multiple-case study conducted to examine 6 French as a foreign language (FFL) learners at a university in Costa Rica and their affective, behavioral, and cognitive engagements with teacher written corrective feedback (WCF). We collected data through students’ writings (drafts and revisions), semistructured interviews, and stimulated recall interviews. We used the students’ writings to examine students’ behavioral engagement, and we used the semistructured and stimulated recall interviews to determine how students engaged cognitively and affectively with WCF. Findings revealed that although most participants initially reported mixed feelings and, at times, negative emotions upon the receipt …

Spanish Writing Learners’ Stances As Peer Reviewers, Emilia Illana-Mahiques, Carol Severino

Journal of Response to Writing

This study explores the attitudes and perceptions about online peer review of 18 Spanish learners enrolled in a third-year college Spanish writing course. Students participated in peer review training, wrote a personal narrative, and completed two online peer review sessions before submitting their final narrative. Using data from questionnaires, interviews, a peer review simulation task, and the first author’s journal, this qualitative study investigates students’ approaches to peer review and the different practices they employ when commenting on their peers’ drafts. Results show that even though students receive the same training, they interpret and enact that training differently. Students position …

Editorial Introduction, Katherine Daily O'Meara, Betsy Gilliland

Journal of Response to Writing

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Engaging Students With Disabilities In Universally Designed Science Education, Latifa Sebti, Michelle L. Damiani

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Increased student diversity in classrooms and the need for equitable STEM opportunities for all, creates an impetus for educators to establish inclusive and equitable environments and use teaching practices that facilitate meaningful learning for all students in science education. This article offers a three-part framework for combining inclusive philosophy, the science and engineering practices, and Universal Design for Learning. The article is intended to help teachers and teacher educators universally design science education to level the science learning field through access and equity for all students, including students with disabilities. We advocate for the use of four practices: creating an …

Copycat Mass Killings: How Personality Might Moderate Identification With Antisocial Characters, Emily R. Mazzurco

Kean Quest

Research indicates that certain personality traits are prevalent within mass killers. Aggression, social rejection, narcissism, fame-seeking, low self-esteem, and depression are commonalities with mass killers, specifically mass shooters. Identification or idolizing antisocial fictional characters is also a common behavior within these types of offenders. These types of killers often draw inspiration for their own crimes from past criminals or from film and TV, thus committing what is known as a copycat crime. The purpose of the current study will be to examine the effects of social rejection and instigation on the likelihood of identifying with an antisocial character in young …

Teaching English In Ukraine: An Educator’S Guide To Teaching Russian-Speaking Ukrainian Students, Gabrielle Hirschy

College of Arts and Cultural Studies

Seeking to make an impact on the world through teaching English overseas, soon-to-graduate college student Annica feels drawn to Eastern Europe as she peruses a world map hanging on her dorm room wall. Her pointed finger drifting from country to country, she stumbles upon an unfamiliar, yet fairly large, eastern European country and reads “Ukraine.” Joy fills her heart, as she believes she’s found her destination. Seeking to gain information about teaching in Ukraine, she takes to the internet and her university’s resources. Suddenly, however, she is bombarded with academic and non-academic search results alike that dive deep into Russian …

Lanthorn, Vol. 56, No. 14, November 22, 2021, Grand Valley State University

Volume 56, August 2, 2021 - April 18, 2022

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

2021 November 22 - Graduate Council Minutes, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

Graduate Council Agendas and Minutes

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Barriers Teaching Environmental Justice Education, Jodi Devonshire

Dissertations

The idea of freedom in education has its roots in the social justice movements of the 1950s and 60s. Civil rights groups coalesced independently of other marginalized groups and movements of its time. While similar in nature, environmentalism and civil rights issues rarely crossed paths. As environmentalism made its way into science education and curriculum, social justice issues were restricted to historical perspectives in education. This research initially sought to create an understanding of purpose driven, social justice conscious, Environmental Education as it is related to marginalized learners and identify the barriers of creating and implementing culturally relevant environmental education …

2021 November 22 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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Uab Patient Uses His Story To Encourage 250 People To Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19, Anna Jones

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The Response Of A Rural Missouri Middle School To The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study Of Instruction, Communication, And Access To Technology, Christian Scott Meier

Dissertations

The doors of a rural Missouri middle school were closed in mid-March for what turned out to be the remainder of the 2019‒2020 school year (Schremp Hahn, 2020). Many schools were unprepared for the swift nature with which the shutdowns occurred (Bernhard, 2020a). The purpose of this case study was to examine the opinions and perceptions of parents, teachers, and the principal at a Missouri middle school regarding the school’s response to the COVID-19 closure to determine the best possible strategies for mitigating learning loss during future extended closures. The summer slide was the lens through which the study was …

The Relationship Between Number Of Instructional Minutes And Science And Mathematics Achievement In Elementary Schools, Gwendolyn Randolph

Dissertations

ABSTRACT

The Next Generation Science Standards and the Common Core Mathematics Standards were created to assist U.S.A. school districts in providing the rigorous instruction needed to equip all students for college and career readiness and citizenship. Many minority students in the U.S.A. specifically, those in disadvantaged communities are still showing deficits in mathematics and science. The relationship between the number of instructional minutes and science and mathematics achievement of fourth grade students on the Northwest Education Association (NWEA) assessment was explored. Research questions addressed the degree of mathematics and science integration in school programming, number of minutes allocated to science …

Peer-Led Team Learning In Mathematics: An Effort To Address Diversity And Inclusion Through Learning And Leadership, Janet Liou-Mark, Melanie L. Villatoro, Ariane Masuda, Malika Ikramova, Farjana Shati, Julia Rivera, Victor Lee

Publications and Research

The Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) model has shown to be an effective instructional method to support females, underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The collaborative problem-solving setting, led by a peer leader, fosters learning that engages all the students. There are six critical components that are vital to the PLTL model: 1) The PLTL Workshop is integral to the course; 2) Faculty is actively involved; 3) Peer Leaders are well trained; 4) The PLTL Workshop modules are challenging; 5) PLTL workshops are allocated time and space; and 6) There is institutional support. City Tech …

2021-November-22-Care Women's Health Receives Nih Grant, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Examining Birth Outcomes

“We are studying the ways in which the policy environment can impact the trajectory of health for the  mother and child. The goal is to understand how policies related to criminal justice, housing, employment and education might change birth outcomes."

Dr. Michael Smith, Program and Policy Director

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2021) —  Dr. Michael Smith, program and policy director at East Tennessee State University’s Center for Applied Research and Evaluation in Women’s Health (CARE Women’s Health), is examining how policies affect birth outcomes across generations thanks to a $1.86 million R-01 grant from the …

2021-November-22-Dr. Sharon Mcgee Tcgs President-Elect, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2021) – Dr. Sharon James McGee, dean of the East Tennessee State University College of Graduate and Continuing Studies, was recently elected to serve a two-year term as vice president of the Tennessee Conference of Graduate Schools (TCGS), which will be followed by a two-year term as president.

Founded in 1977, the TCGS considers matters of common interest related to graduate study and research, articulates the needs of graduate education, and works to influence public opinion and legislation for the improvement and advancement of graduate education throughout the state.

“I am honored that my graduate …

2021-November-22-Etsu Light Display Helps Ring In The Holiday Season At Bms, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.  (Nov. 22, 2021) – One of the region’s most dazzling holiday light shows is underway at Bristol Motor Speedway. The 25th season of Pinnacle Speedway in Lights allows visitors to witness the wonder of a 4-mile trek through 3 million lights at the world’s fastest half-mile.

East Tennessee State University is a proud sponsor of the event, and vehicles circling the concrete oval will see the stunning glimmer of blue and gold pride thanks to ETSU’s first-ever display. New holiday-themed apparel is also available for purchase at Alumni Hall stores located on W. State of Franklin …

2021-November-22-New Chair Leading Media And Communication At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 22, 2021) – Years before Dr. Andrew Dunn arrived on the campus of East Tennessee State University in fall 2010, the Florida-born and Alabama-raised transplant had already carved out a successful career.

Serving as a reporter at the Florida-based Tallahassee Democrat and The Ledger in Lakeland, Florida, Dunn wrote important stories about education and legislative politics. 

Dunn, who earned a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Alabama, is now the chair of the Department of Media and Communication at ETSU, an appointment he received earlier this year. 

His professional achievements are helping guide the department …

Three Tips For Maintaining Skin Health During National Skin Month, Mary Ashley Canevaro

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The Ultimate Blazer Holiday Gift Guide: Shop And Support Uab This Holiday Season, Alicia Rohan

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Superheroes: Helping Or Hurting Children?, Brianna Hoge

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School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

Nursing: News & Publications (2013-2023)

• Nursing students receive bereavement training at Memorial Health University Medical Center

Game Preview: Eagles Wrap Up Season At App State, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• GAME PREVIEW: Eagles Wrap Up Season at App State

Eagles Shine In Final Meet Of The Fall, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Eagles Shine in Final Meet of the Fall

The Echo: November 22, 2021, Taylor University

2021-2022 (Volume 109)

Downtown Upland bridge set to be replaced — Taylor esports grows to be largest club on campus — Prestigious honor awarded to Taylor PR campaign — Scavenger hunt promotes Writing Center services — From the Archives: The Brotherhood’s First Turkey Tackle — Riggleman creates social work project — Empty Bowls: Good soup promotes a good cause — Turkey day or ham day? — Chapel should offer a more diverse range of speakers — Worship encourages unity — Let’s change PAs to RAs — Taylor Chorale offers a call to awareness — Jenkins appreciation for music grows at Taylor — ‘Eternals’ …

Buhrmann, Haywood Honored By Mclean County Ywca With "Women Of Distinction" Awards, Kailee Galloway

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Want To Live Longer? Here's The Ideal Walking Speed You Should Aim For, Staff

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Preview: Women's Basketball At San Diego Christian, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• PREVIEW: Women's Basketball at San Diego Christian