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Turnovers Cost Men’S Basketball In 68-56 Loss At Troy, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Turnovers Cost Men’s Basketball in 68-56 Loss at Troy

Athleticseagles' Second Half Caps Sun Belt Win Over First-Place Troy, 96-91, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Eagles' Second Half Caps Sun Belt Win Over First-Place Troy, 96-91

Socks To Be Collected For Local Homeless Shelters, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Socks to Be Collected for Local Homeless Shelters

The Effect Of Teachers’ Union Contracts On School District Efficiency: Longitudinal Evidence From California, Bradley D. Marianno, Paul Bruno, Kathrine O. Strunk

Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education Faculty Research

© The Author(s) 2021. While the effect of teachers’ unions on school districts continues to be debated, the research literature provides few definitive conclusions to guide these discussions. In this article, we examine the relationship between teachers’ union contracts and school district efficiency. We define efficiency as the ratio of short-run productivity (student performance on standardized exams) to expenditures. We estimate a series of school district fixed effect models using measures of district collective bargaining agreement (CBA) restrictiveness tied to longitudinal outcomes. We find that CBA restrictiveness is positively associated with expenditures on students, instruction, instruction support services, and teacher …

Victimization In Homeless African American Women And Their High-Risk Behaviors: Implication For Counselors, Kewana M. Davis, Jessica D. Davis, Joyce K. Jones

The Journal of the Research Association of Minority Professors

Victimization is an increasing concern among homeless African American women. This study’s aim was to investigate victimization factors (e.g., sexual assault, physical assault, and domestic violence) and its prevalence and effects on African American women high risk behaviors while homeless. Participants were 200 homeless African American women (ages, 18 years to 65 years and above) receiving services from clinics, shelters, and community agencies. The authors examined the predictive power of victimization factors (e.g., sexual assault, physical assault, and domestic violence) of homeless African American women on the number of substance use per week in a large metropolitan area in the …

Using Hip-Hop Culture To Engage In Culturally Relevant Literacy Instruction, Mokysha D. Benford, Jacqueline D. Smith

The Journal of the Research Association of Minority Professors

The COVID-19 pandemic along with Black Lives Matter have both cast a spotlight on inequities that exist racially, and the glaring disparities in the digital divide that exist in our culture today. With student demographics changing across the nation, these issues have created a need for educators to effectively meet the needs of a diverse student population that is and continues to change. Schools and classrooms need to be culturally responsive using the cultural knowledge, prior experiences, and learning styles of diverse students to make learning more engaging and effective more than ever. Culturally responsive literacy instruction bridges the gap …

2021-February-05-Etsu Hosts Black History Month Interview Series, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 5, 2021) – A Black History Interview Series will be held throughout the coming month by East Tennessee State University’s Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center.

In commemoration of Black History Month, these five interviews with local African American leaders will be available for the campus community and the public on the Multicultural Center’s website and social media platforms. A new interview will be posted each Friday at noon.

This month, you will hear ...

Book Review: Cracks In The Ivory Tower: The Moral Mess Of Higher Education, Bruce Henderson

Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University

Review of Jason Brennan and Phillip Magness, Cracks in the Ivory Tower: The Moral Mess of Higher Education.

New Faculty Book Tackles The Past And Present Of American Healthcare, Rachel Mccarthy

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Nexstem Scholars Present Research Virtually, Kailee Galloway, Rachel Mccarthy

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Uab To Open Parker High School Site Feb. 11, Will Vaccinate Residents Beyond Jefferson County, Tyler Greer

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Unsur Personifikasi Dalam Antologi Cerpen Peravai Kathaikal, Krishanan Jayanthy

Student Works (2020-2029)

Kajian ini mengkaji unsur personifikasi dalam antologi cerpen Peravai Kathaikal. Objektif utama kajian ini ialah untuk mengenalpasti unsur personifikasi yang wujud dalam antologi cerpen Peravai Kathaikal dari tahun 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 dan 2016. Selain daripada itu, pengkaji juga menghuraikan makna unsur personifikasi dalam antologi cerpen Peravai Kathaikal. Bagi mencapai objektif ini, unsur personifikasi yang terdapat dalam antologi cerpen Peravai Kathaikal dianalisis. Pengkaji telah menggunakan kaedah kualitatif untuk menjalankan kajian ini. Data utama kajian ini ialah 58 cerpen yang diperoleh daripada buku antologi cerpen Peravai Kathaikal dari tahun 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 dan 2016. Sebanyak 98 …

Student Perceptions Of A Simulated Clinical Experience: A Pilot Study, Haley Elliott, Klaire Brumbaugh

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative study was to document the experience of using a computer-based simulated (Simucase, 2019) learning opportunity in a Master of Science in speech-language pathology program.

Method: Focus groups were held utilizing a semi-structured interview format. Themes were identified using a qualitative methodological approach. Participants were first year graduate students (N=10) that were interviewed after completing an eight-week simulated learning opportunity.

Results: Seven themes emerged from the data. The themes were as follows: setup of the computer-based simulation, the incorporation of computer-based simulation in courses, supplemental information that assisted in development of clinical knowledge, …

Exploring The Role Of Mindsets In A Sophomore Level Undergraduate Research Course, Erin D. Zigler, Sophie L. Grelson, Jerry K. Hoepner

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Several investigations have established the benefits of undergraduate student research experiences, including improved understanding of the research process, development of research skills, improved ability to interpret research, interest in future research experiences, and considering academic/research careers. Unfortunately, some students are intimidated by the research process and avoid such opportunities for growth. Such student perceptions may limit engagement in research, compromising knowledge and skills to critically evaluate research so necessary for clinical practice. The present investigation examined the student mindset perceptions pre- and post-course and student perspectives towards research following an undergraduate research course. A mixed quantitative and qualitative design was …

Interprofessional Experience For Future Education Professionals: School Psychology And Speech-Language Pathology Students, Shari L. Deveney, Brian Mckevitt

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Educational training programs are tasked with addressing potential barriers to interprofessional practice through experiences that promote interprofessional collaborations. The present study of interprofessional experiences (IPE) had both research and pedagogical purposes. The research purpose was to describe graduate student self-perceptions related to interprofessional teaming/collaboration before and after an IPE involving two educational training programs, school psychology and speech-language pathology. The pedagogical purpose was to convey a detailed description of a case-based IPE offered as a course assignment and offer implementation suggestions. Participants in this course-based IPE were 109 students in the school psychology and speech-language pathology graduate programs at a …

Measuring The Cognitive Outcome In Scientific Research For Graduate Students At The Colleges Of Physical Education, Wasfi Mohammed Khazaaleh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

This study aimed to measure the cognitive outcome in the methodology of scientific research for graduate students in colleges of physical education in the master's program in Jordanian universities, and to know the difference in responses according to the gender variable and the hours cut in the program, The descriptive approach was used by applying a cognitive test in scientific research to a sample of (124) students from the master's program in the colleges of physical education in Jordanian universities, and the data was analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program, The results showed that the cognitiveoutcome …

The Evaluation Of The Quality Of Teaching Performance For The Academic Staff In The Educational Preparation Program At The College Of Education In Taibah University From The Standpoint Of Graduates, Bandar Bin Mohammed Al-Mutairi

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the evaluation of the quality of teaching performance of the faculty members in the educational preparation program, College of Education, Taibah University, from the perception of graduates. The researcher used the descriptive approach in research. The study sample reached (356) distributed in six specialized tracks: Islamic Education, Arabic Language, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science and English Language. The results of the study showed the mediation of the mean values of the three domains: teaching methods, assessment methods, and professional characteristics, while it was relatively high in the domainof internship. The results of the study also showed …

University Role In Developing The Environmental Awareness Among Najran University Students, Muhammad Yahya Hussein Al-Maafa

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The present study aimed to identify students' environmental awareness level and the role of Najran University in developing it. The descriptive analytical approach was used. The sample consisted of (560) students about (34%) of the study population who were all studying at varied colleges at Najran University. Moreover, a scale of (30) items distributed to four main aspects for the environmental awareness was developed. In addition, a questionnaire of (20) items about the university role in developing students' environmental awareness was developed and applied to participants. Results indicated that the level of university students' environmental awareness was low in each …

Analysis Study For Science Education Research In Some Of Educational Journals In The Gulf Cooperation Council (Gcc) Countries, Nawaf Bin Muqbel Al-Sarrani

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

This study aimed at identifying the most important science education topics that have been studied in some of the Arabian Gulf education journals in the period between 2011 and 2015. The study sample included 100 articles in science education. These articles were studied and analyzed using analysis research that is based on content analysis through the use of content analysis card to identify the most important research topics in scienceeducation, the used research methods, and the statistical tools used. The study used percentages and repetitions to analyze its findings. The findings have shown most of the science education topics were …

Obstacles To Applying Tqm In The Field Training Course For Physical Education Specialization At The University Of Jordan From The Viewpoint Of Academic Supervisors, Fatimah Khressat

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the obstacles to applying TQM in the field training course for the specialty of physical education at the University of Jordan from the viewpoint of academic supervisors. It also aimed to identify the differences in the application of TQM in the field training course for the specialty of physical education according to the following variables (gender, Academic qualification, number of years of teaching experience, number of supervisory classes). The study sample consisted of 14 faculty members who supervised field training students for the first semester (2018-2019). The researcher used the descriptive approach to its appropriateness …

The Degree Of Al-Quds University Students' Knowledge About Google's Educational Applications, Murad Awadallah, Afif Zaidan, Haya Nahhal

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to examine the extent of Al-Quds University student’s knowledge in google applications, in the academic year 2018/2019. The researchers used the descriptive approach in this study. The study community consisted of all the students of Al-Quds University; a simple random sample of (207) students studying at Al-Quds University was selected. The researchers used a single measurement tool for the study, a descriptive test to measure students' knowledge of Google applications, and used a single-variance analysis and a T-test of independent samples at (0.05 ≤ α). The results of the study showed that the degree of Al-Quds University …

The Effect Of Using Of Hail University Students Of Electronic Media On The Notion Of Values According To Their Point Views, Sabah Saleh Al-Shajrawi

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The aim of study was to identify the effect of using of Hail University students ‘of t Electronic media on the Notion of values according to their point view. The researcher used the descriptive approach. In order to achieve the objective of the study, a questionnaire was done by the researcher. It was accredited valid and stable. It included four fields (the first field: ethical values, the second field: social values, the third field: economic values, the

fourth field: political values. It consisted of 61paragraphs. The study was conducted on a random sample of 297 students from Hail University. The …

The Effectiveness Of A Training Program In Raising Social Studies And Science Teachers' Awareness Of Education For Sustainable Development In Oman, Tahiyah Bint Muhammad Bin Saud Al-Tawbi, Maymona Bint Hamad Bin Amer Al Hina’I, Wad’Ha Bint Abdullah Bin Sebaa’ Al Saadi, Abdullah Bin Khamis Ambosaidi

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to measure the effectiveness of a training program in raising the awareness of a sample of teachers of social studies and science in Oman about education for sustainable development. To achieve the study aims, a training program was designed in education for sustainable development. In addition two research instruments were implemented: the first was the measure the dimensions of education for sustainable development consisted of 37 items in its final draft. The second one was an interview involving 10 questions applied to two focused groups of teachers. The study sample consisted of (22) teachers of social studies …

The Reality Of Educational Research In The Citizenship Education Field And Prospects For Its Future Development Form The Viewpoint Of Faculty Of Education Members At Sultan Qaboos University, Saif Bin Nasser Al-Maamari, Hamid Bin Muslim Al-Saidi, Zainab Mohammed Gharibiya

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study attempts to identify the reality of educational researches in the field of citizenship education and there future development prospects from viewpoint of faculty members of the Facultyof Education at Sultan Qaboos University. In addition, the study aim to discover the impact of two variables, namely, academic degree and the years of experience on faculty's viewpoints. The study adopted the descriptive methodology by preparing a questionnaire consisted of (86) items were distributed into fives domains: perceptions of faculty members about citizenship, areas of supervision of educational research in the field of citizenship education, the challenges facing educational research in …

Opinions Of Students Of Higher Education Institutions In The Sultanate Of Oman About Distance Learning Under The Corona Pandemic, Ahmed Mohammed Al Kharousi, Najma Said Al Aamri

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The purpose of this study was knowing the opinions of students of higher education institutions in the Sultanate of Oman about Distance Learning under the Corona pandemic. It used the Descriptive methodology, and to achieve her goals, a questionnaire consisting of (23) a paragraph, Spread over two axes; An axis on the advantages of Distance Learning consisted of (15) paragraphs, and an axis on the difficulties of Distance Learning consisted of (8) paragraphs. The sample consisted of (277) male and female students from higher education institutions in the Sultanate of Oman. It was chosen in a simple random manner from …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Faculty Senate Meeting, February 4, 2021, Marshall University Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Christopher Ware, Wku Staff Senate

Staff Council

Announcement of WKU Staff Star award given to Christopher Ware.

Analysis Of Ceph-Accredited Drph Programs In The United States: A Mixed-Methods Study, Chulwoo Park, Gene Migliaccio, Mark Edberg, Seble Frehywot, Geralyn Johnson

Faculty Publications

Interest has been growing in regard to increasing the public health workforce and standardizing training to ensure there are competent professionals to support rebuilding and reinforcing the public health infrastructure of the United States. The need for public health leaders was recognized as early as the hookworm control campaign during 1909–1914 when it became apparent that prevention of disease should be distinct from clinical medicine and should be conducted by professionally trained, dedicated full-time public health practitioners. In recent years, research on the public health workforce and on standardizing health workforce education has significantly expanded. A key element of such …

Using Verb Extension To Gauge Children’S Verb Meaning Construals: The Case Of Chinese, Weiyi Ma, Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Lulu Song, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

Publications and Research

Verb extension is a crucial gauge of the acquisition of verb meaning. In English, studies suggest that young children show conservative extension. An important test of whether an early conservative extension is a general phenomenon or a function of the input language is made possible by Chinese, a language in which verbs are more frequent and acquired earlier. This study tested whether 3-year-old Chinese children extended a group of familiar verbs that specify various ways to carry objects. Shown videos that portrayed typical, mid-typical, or atypical carrying actions (as verified by Chinese adults), children were asked to judge whether they …

Black History Month: Remembering The Roots Of Our Community And Taking Action, Staff

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