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2021-February-03-Empowering Transitions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY –  (Feb. 3, 2021) A faculty member at East Tennessee State University is participating in a major research project helping persons with disabilities transition from the K-12 environment to new settings such as independent living, employment or post-secondary education.

ETSU is part of the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition for Students and Youth with Disabilities, an initiative led by the University of North Carolina-Charlotte that also includes researchers from George Washington University, University of Kansas, Portland State University, University of Maryland and University of Oregon. The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

The team …

2021-February-03-Etsu College Of Nursing Students Assisting With Covid- Vaccines, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 3, 2021) – Students in East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing have had the opportunity to assist with COVID-19 vaccinations during their clinical rotations in partnership with Ballad Health. 

“This is a historic moment for our nursing students,” said Dr. Kathryn Wilhoit, interim dean of the ETSU College of Nursing. “Nurses around the globe and right here in Appalachia were on the front lines of care during in the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic, and now more than a century later, they are playing a critical role in vaccinating the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Currently, approximately …

How Drawing To Distract Improves Mood In Children, Jennifer E. Drake

Publications and Research

Previous research has shown that drawing improves short-term mood in children when used to distract from rather than express negative thoughts and feelings. The current study sought to examine (a) how drawing might elevate mood in children ages 6–12 by examining the role played by absorption, enjoyment, and perceived competence as well as entering an imaginary world; and (b) whether children spontaneously use drawing to distract from a sad mood. Across three studies, children were asked to think of a disappointing event. After a sad mood induction, they drew for 5 min. Mood was measured before and after the mood …

Proctor, Alvin H., Collection, 1944-1999, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Finding Aids

A collection of speeches, newspaper clippings, correspondence, publications, and photographs of Dr. Alvin H. Proctor. Alvin. H. Proctor was born on July 29, 1912. He attended the University of Kansas from 1930-1931, and Kansas State Teachers College (KSTC) from 1932-1935 where he graduated with a double major in English and journalism. Alvin Proctor married Mary Faye Cooper in 1933. Proctor received his master’s degree from KSTC in 1936. He taught history, government, and journalism at Hot Springs High School in New Mexico before beginning studies at the University of Wisconsin for a Ph.D. from 1938-1939. He had various teaching positions …

2021-02-03 Sga Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Student Government Association.

Student Government Association Records

Meeting minutes of the Student Government Association from February 3, 2021.

Georgia Southern Rounds Out 2021 Recruiting Class, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Georgia Southern Rounds Out 2021 Recruiting Class

Get To Know: Anna Mayo, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Get to Know: Anna Mayo

Neberu: Working To Feel Comfortable Interacting With English Speakers, 21cleo Research Team

21CLEO Research Project Blog Posts

In the next several biogs we will continue to present the personas we have created based on our interviews with working learners.

Women's Basketball Reschedules Coastal Carolina Game For February 16, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Women's Basketball Reschedules Coastal Carolina Game For February 16

Hypoxia, A Feature Inside Solid Cancer Tumors, Reprograms Methylation Of Ribosomal Rnas, Jeff Hansen

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Book Review: Globalizing Education Policy, Alhareth Taha Sait

International Journal for Research in Education

The explosion of knowledge and the technological development that the world is witnessing in recent times, which has cast a shadow over many aspects of life, globalization has emerged as a philosophy of knowledge sharing, and an explanation of many phenomena, changes, and social practices, on top of which is education. In this context, the book "Globalizing Education Policy" by Fazal Rizvi and Bob Lingard comes to provides a wider understanding of the globalization of educational policies. What distinguishes this book is the framework that has been widely used among educational policymakers for analyzing and understanding educational policies related to …

Book Review: Intercultural Dialogue In The European Education Policies: A Conceptual Approach, Rawan Saad Alharbi

International Journal for Research in Education

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A Qualitative Exploration Of Preservice Teachers’ Preparation To Use Assistive Technology In Saudi Arabia, Dr. Khalid Mohammed Abu-Alghayth Phd

International Journal for Research in Education

Preparing future teachers for assistive technology (AT) usage is essential for effective and appropriate teaching of students with disabilities. Teacher preparation to use AT in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is still not thorough and has been linked to teachers’ lack of AT use with students. Thus, in this study a qualitative approach was employed to explore preservice teacher preparation to use AT. Utilizing a qualitative survey questionnaire, data were collected from 32 participants from two Saudi universities. Three major themes from the data were obtained for this study: (a) teacher preparation, (b) learning experiences, and (c) perceived needs. …

The Relationship Between Administrative Transparency And Achievement Motivation For Teachers In Sohar City Schools, Dr. Mohammed Talib Alkiyumi, Marhouna Hamed Almaqbali

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between practicing administrative transparency by the principals and achievement motivation among the Sohar teachers. The random sample which selected by simple random sample technique consisted of 365 teachers. The study’s tools were administrative transparency ( Rawlins, 2008) and motivation for achievement inventory (Balis, 1993). The results showed that level of teachers practicing administrative transparency was low, and motivation for achievement among teachers was also low. In addition, there was a low and positive relationship between administrative transparency and motivation for achievement r=0.32. This result supported the study’s model. Moreover, the results showed there …

The Level Of Academic Leaders’ Mastery Of The Intangibles Management Skills And Its Role In Achieving The Competitive Advantage Of Saudi Universities: A Field Study, Dr. Share Aiyed M. Aldosari

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed to examine the academic leaders' mastery level in emerging Saudi universities of intangibles management skills and explore the relationship between mastery levels and achieving a competitive advantage. A total of 330 radnomly selected teaching staff members at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University responded to a questionnaire developed by the researcher. Findings showed that (a) the academic leaders' mastery level of intangibles knowledge management skills at university was high, (b) there was a positive relationship between mastery level and achieving a competitive advantage, and (c) there were no statistically significant difference about mastery level due to college type …

The Reality Of Employing The Learning-In-Nature Approach In Teaching Social Studies Education In Oman, Salma Ali Alalawi, Dr. Saif Nasser Al-Maamari

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed at identifying the reality of using learning-in- nature approach in teaching social studies education in Muscat Governorate in Oman from the viewpoints of teachers. A related purpose was to examine the impact of gender, teachers' qualification, years of experience and grade level on teachers' perspectives. The researchers developed a questionnaire consisting of three domains: teachers' knowledge about learning in nature; the benefits of learning in nature; and the challenges that teachers encountering in teaching according to this approach. A total of 85 social studies teachers reponded to the questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that teachers' …

The Effect Of Using Web Quests And Learning Platforms For Teaching Mathematics On Developing The Mathematical Power Among Eighth Grade Students, Dr. Mofeed Ahmad Abumosa, Dr. Jafar Awad Saleh

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to identify the effect of using web-quests and learning platforms to develop mathematical power among eighth-grade students. The study adopted the semi-experimental approach. A ninety-eight graders in the second semester 2018-2019 participated in this study. Participants were randomly distributed into three groups. The first group represented the first experimental group (web-quests), the second group represented the second experimental group (learning platforms), and the last group represented the control group (traditional). An achievement for mathematical power test was developed. The results showed statistical differences at (p < 0.05) among the average scores of the three study groups. Results showed that the second experimental group (learning platforms) was better than other groups. Moreover, the first experimental group (web-quests) was better than the third one (traditional). Recommendations to adopt learning platforms in teaching mathematics may help in developing mathematical power.

University Students’ Beliefs About Counseling And Its Relationship To Adjustment Styles, Marwa Nasser Alrajhi, Dr. Aysha Mohammed Ajweh, Dr. Khalid Saif Alkharusi

International Journal for Research in Education

This study aimed to investigate the levels of university students' beliefs about counseling based on three dimensions (intent, stigma tolerance, and expertness) and the differences on these levels based on gender, college, and previous experience with counseling. A related purpose was to examine the predictive effects of coping styles (positive and negative) on the levels of beliefs towards counseling. The study sample included 593 university students (60% female) from different academic years. The students responded to Beliefs about Psychological Services Questionnaire and coping style questionnaire. The findings showed that the students had high levels of intent and stigma tolerance and …

Psychometric Properties Of Practical Intelligence Test For University Students In The Kingdom Of Bahrain, Dr. Fatima Ahmed Al-Jasim, Muneera Rashed Ghablen

International Journal for Research in Education

The present study was conducted to derive the psychometric properties of the Bahraini version of the Practical Intelligence Test (PIT), which is a part of the applied intelligence test developed by Sternberg et al. (2008). This test is based on Sternberg's theory of triarchic intelligence. The scale consisted of twenty multiple choice items, and after each situation three options are presented that represent different ways to address the problem according to the concept of practical intelligence. The first option is adaptation (you will try to adapt to the environment). The second option represents changing the environment. The third option is …

Predicting Dimensions Of Intrinsic Motivation From Self-Concept Among Sultan Qaboos University Students In Oman, Amani Salim Al-Harthi, Prof. Ali Mahdi Kazem, Prof. Said Suliman Aldhafri

International Journal for Research in Education

The purpose of this study was to predict the dimensions of intrinsic motivation from self-concept among 1684 first-year students at Sultan Qaboos University. A related purpose was to explore statistically significant gender differences in self-concept and the dimensions of intrinsic motivation. The study tools were intrinsic motivation and self-concept scales. The results showed that academic and non-academic self-concept predicted challenge, curiosity, and independence. Statistically significant differences were attributed to gender in the challenge, independence, and academic self-concept in favor of females. There were no statistically significant gender differences in curiosity and non-academic self-concept.

The Relationship Between Phonological Awareness And Reading Fluency For Elementary Second And Third Grade Dyslexic Students, Mohammed Msoud Aldossari, Dr. Abdulrahman Ali Bedewi

International Journal for Research in Education

This study explored the relationship between phonological awareness and reading fluency in students with dyslexia in grades 2 and 3. A related purpose was to examine the differences between males and females in their phonological awareness and reading fluency skills. The sample consisted of 41 students (21 boys and 20 girls), aged between 8 and 9 years. The study tools included the phonological awareness test and the reading fluency test. The results of the study showed that there was a significant correlation (r = .44) between the male/female students’ scores on the test of phonological awareness and their reading …

Best Practices In Suicide Pedagogy: A Quantitative Content Analysis, Erin Binkley, Gregory Elliott

Teaching and Supervision in Counseling

The authors used a quantitative content analysis methodology to explore the available literature on pedagogical practices for teaching counselors how to work with suicidal clients. From an initial pool of 71 potentially applicable articles found in Counseling, Psychiatry, general mental health, Psychology, and Social Work journals, 26 articles were found to meet inclusion criteria by specifically exploring the impact or efficacy of different pedagogical practices relevant to suicide response in counselor training. These 26 articles were coded using quantitative content analysis procedures. Results indicated that more research is necessary to determine best practices for teaching suicide response to counselors in …

Our Work To Mitigate The Impact Of Covid-19, February 2, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

A reminder of the steps taken regarding COVID-19 for the Spring 2021 semester. Includes stories about research regarding COVID-19 taking place at UNI.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Nutter, Abbey. Several Colleges Affected by Department Changes – Comprehensive Academic Program Evaluation
• Deppen, Laurel. WKU Professor on Kamala Harris Inauguration: There’s Still Work to Be Done – Saundra Ardrey
• Matthis, Jordan. Standing in My Truth – Rhondalyn Randolph
• Murray, Debra. State Bill to Help Students with Disciplinary Actions
• Kieser, Nick. How Fans Coped Without Live Sporting Events
• Toennies, Drew. Lady Toppers Win Triple Overtime Affair, Sweep Charlotte – Basketball
• Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Travel to Florida Atlantic University After One Week Delay – Basketball

2021 February 2 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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Black History Month, Part 1: Remembering The Roots Of Our Community And Taking Action, Mary Ashley Canevaro

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Dean's Excellence Awards 2021: Nominations Now Open, Caleb Jones

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Students To Lead Free, Virtual Social Justice Conference Feb. 12-13, Shannon Thomason

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Uab Seeks Volunteers For Parker High School, Hoover Met Sites As New Appointment-Only Drive-Through Opens In Hoover, Tyler Greer

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2021-February-02-Virtual Pharmacy Open House Events, Feb. 23 And Feb. 27, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Virtual Pharmacy Open House events, Feb. 23 and Feb. 27

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 2, 2021) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering two free virtual Open House events for students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy:

• Pre-Pharmacy Virtual Open House, Feb. 23, 4:30-6 p.m. for high school students

• PharmD Virtual Open House, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for students ready to begin classes in the Fall

The events will offer a welcome from Dean Debbie Byrd, an overview of the college’s nationally recognized program, a chance to talk with student pharmacists, admissions …