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01. Welcome To Data Journalism!, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

IMPACT

As the first module within the IMPACT curriculum, this module serves as an introduction to the course. The students will get a good idea of what’s expected of them, as well as what they can expect of the class throughout the rest of the year.

04. Advanced Plotly, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

IMPACT

After being introduced to basic visualizations in Plotly in the previous module, the students will now explore advanced visualizations in Plotly such as maps and contour plots. In addition, students will learn about the aesthetics of data visualizations and how to create nice-looking visualizations. Through these explorations, students will be provided an important skill that will be significant for article writing for SLX.

09. Wix + Canva, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

IMPACT

Let’s make some cool graphicks!!!!!

01. Intro To Government And Policy, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

EnACT

In order to be a successful member of society, one must be able to understand the way that our government functions. It is the civic duty of citizens to vote, and to do so in an informed way; it is also beneficial to understand how elected officials actually do their jobs. This module is meant to serve as a very quick breakdown of how the major components of our governments work so that students can approach policy in an informed matter.

09. Marketing Schedule, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

SocEnt

No abstract provided.

10. Pre Slx, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

EnACT

This module aims to provide students with an opportunity to put finishing touches on their projects and get final feedback.

11. Post Slx, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

EnACT

As the year comes to a close, hopefully the students will feel as though they have learned a lot about interesting topics through EnACT. In this module, students will have discussions and/or structured debates on current events of the time. Possible topics will be added as the time approaches. Students will also fill out surveys to give feedback on the content, project, and EnACT as a program overall.

04. Economic Policy And Activism, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

EnACT

Economic policy is responsible for organizing government budgets, money supply and interest rates as well as setting levels of taxation. It also covers the labor market, national ownership, and many other areas of government interventions into the economy. Through the analysis of Trump’s tariff war with China, we can discover the relationship between the policy cycle and economic policies.

05. Health Care Policy And Activism, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

EnACT

Healthcare policy in the United States is aimed towards the costs of care for citizens as well as access to quality care. The healthcare system includes services provided by medical professionals in order to treat, diagnose, and prevent mental and physical illness and injury. There has been an increasing strain on consumers due to the rising cost of healthcare in the country.

03. Enactivism, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

EnACT

Activism is one of the most effective ways to make change from a citizen’s perspective. It had a major role in ending slavery, promoting equality, protecting the environment, and many other relevant issues. This module explains social movements and how they work. It also goes hand in hand with Policy Analysis.

07. International Policy And Activism, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

EnACT

Foreign policy is defined as a government’s approach to dealing with other countries. Countries form strategies by creating relations with other nations that essentially support self-interest in each country. In the United States, the four goals of foreign policy are national security, international trade, world peace, and democracy to other countries.

10. Enact X Core, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

No abstract provided.

04. Market Research And Market Analysis, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

SocEnt

This module introduces students to the basics of market research and consumer analysis. Students will learn about credible primary and secondary data collection methods necessary to conduct in-depth research on their target audience. This module also explores the methods of analyzing customer behavior as well as customer insight to better understand the needs of a certain target audience.

01. Saturday Session, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

No abstract provided.

02. Great Man Theory, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

The Great Man Theory of leadership is centered around the ideas of prominent historians of the 19th century. The literature of the century, including Frederick Adam Woods’s book T he Influence of Monarchs: Steps in a New Science of History and many like it, analyze the influence of major rulers primarily in the Western world. The Great Man Theory thrives on the notion that most of history can be explained by the influence of male leadership figures. These men often appeared to rise to power out of nowhere and lead their people to success, and their “greatness” was often derived …

03. Style Approach, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

Research regarding the Style Approach Theory is thought to have begun around the 1940s at Ohio State University and the University of Michigan that served to determine the most significant behaviors exhibited by leaders. One of the first identifications of the theory was that leadership is divided into task and relationship behaviors, which serves as the basis of the division between the two aspects of the theory. Later, in the 1960s, further studies were conducted by the pair Blake and Mouton that explored how managers used task vs. relationship behaviors in an organizational setting. Following this era, the Leadership (Managerial) …

06. Contingency Theory & Situational Leadership, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

Contingency Theory was developed in 1958, which paved the way for further contingency theories and models such as Situational Leadership. The Contingency Theory was first developed by Fred Fiedler in a research study analyzing the effectiveness of leaders in the military. Contingency Theory supposed that the success of leaders was dependent upon their control of the situation. As leadership studies progressed, the Situational Approach to leadership slowly developed in the late 1960s off the basis of the Contingency Theory. In 1969, psychologists Blanchard and Hersey published their book, “Management of Organizational Behavior”, in which they described the Life Cycle Theory …

09. Tragedy And Leadership, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

When tragedy strikes, leaders must rise to meet the challenge. In recent years, the increasing threat of terrorism, natural disasters, and social challenges has furthered the development of new leadership theories. As people seek hope and security among turbulent times, the strength of a leader is often determined by the followers’ perception of their identity. Furthermore, cultural and technological advancements have enabled the rapid dissemination of information, thereby expanding the capability of leaders and social groups to spread their ideologies.

06. Servant Leadership & Path-Goal Theory, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

CORE

The term “servant leader” was first documented by Robert K. Greenleaf in 1970, who credits the formulation of the term to the 1956 novel The Journey to the East (Northouse 226) . Right at the tail end of WWII, the 1950s made way for the Civil Rights Movement. For context, this time period brought about the invention of TV and widespread use of cars in America, the Korean War, and the Cold War. Throughout the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King’s success as one major face of the movement became accredited to his devotion to servant leadership that became a …

A Phenomenological Study Into Niche Marketing In Higher Education, Scott W.H. Barton

All Theses And Dissertations

As higher education continues to face declining enrollment and financial pressures from decreased funding, colleges and universities must find innovative ways to differentiate themselves from competing institutions through niche marketing initiatives. This qualitative, phenomenological study developed existing research and addressed a gap in the literature as it relates to niche marketing in higher education. The research objective of this study was to illustrate the perceived value of niche marketing in light of the shifting trends in marketing, the increased competition colleges and universities face, and the need to isolate the uniqueness of a university. This study further identified individuals who …

Best Practices Of Team Cohesion In Small Schools, Patricia Jean Shaw

Doctor of Education (Ed.D)

This study investigates the best practices of team cohesion in small schools. The conclusions from the study assist future educational leaders with using best practices to influence team cohesion within school settings that have small groups of staff. If faculty can achieve team cohesion, goals can be achieved and success can be attained. Research for large organizations and team cohesion is documented; however, this study fills a gap in research by focusing on small schools. The study’s conclusions help prove that small schools benefit from team cohesion and outline the best practices for reaching team cohesion. This study is a …

Preparing Catholic Educators To Educate And Evangelize In 21st Century Schools, Action Research Of An Analysis Of Educator Preparation Program Requirements Including Professional And Pedagogical, Relational, Formational And Evangelistic Education For P-16 Students (Profess), Mary K. Mcvey Dr., Susan R. Poyo Dr.

Journal of Catholic Education

Abstract

The preparation of effective, knowledgeable and caring educators whose mission is to serve society through direct contact with and instruction of students, is the topic of this action research. We sought to determine how we as a teacher preparation program within a dynamic Catholic university could ensure that our Catholic identity was truly evident and nurtured in our teacher candidates as they prepare to engage in the extremely important job of offering what is a universal right to an education to PK-12 students, in a variety of learning environments. The analysis of this teacher preparation program included a review …

Effective School Leadership In High-Performing High-Poverty Elementary Schools In South Texas, George Padilla, Federico R. Guerra, Roberto Zamora

Organization and School Leadership Faculty Publications

A mixed-research case study was conducted to identify effective school characteristics of highperforming, high-poverty schools. Four High-Performing Reward schools in South Texas were selected to study. An eleven effective school characteristics model including processes was developed from the effective school research literature as the framework for the study. Onsite data collection from each school included a staff survey and focus group session, parent survey and focus group session, and principal interview. The study findings supported the eleven effective school characteristics model.

An area of improvement in school application identified among these high-performing schools was Leadership. School staff and parent perceptions …

Factors Contributing To The Success Of Students In An Alternative Learning Center With An Online Curriculum: A Multiple Case Study, Heather Amanda Clay

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative, multiple case study was to discover the factors which contribute to the success of students in alternative learning centers with online curriculums in Central Virginia. The main theory guiding this study was Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory as it proposes that learning occurs in social environments through an interaction with people, the environment, and behavior. Self-regulation theory was also used as it posits that learners are active participants in the learning process. The central question guiding this study was: What factors contribute to the success of students in an alternative learning center with an online …

Community College Presidents' Perspectives On Campus Safety, Chad Christopher Sartini

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

This study addressed the phenomenon of campus safety from the perspective of the community college president. The researcher employed a mixed methods design by surveying the community college presidents of one state community college system followed by in-depth interviews of three of the presidents of the same community college system. The quantitative inquiry used descriptive statistics to detail community college presidents’ knowledge and perceptions of campus safety. The qualitative inquiry employed case study analysis through in-depth interviews to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between community college presidents and the phenomenon of campus safety.

The results of the study …

Are There Any Differences In The Perceptions Of Parents, Teachers, And Administrators Of The Purpose Of Alternative Learning Environments?, Tammy Lynn Edwards

Student Theses and Dissertations

Alternative education began to surface in North America as early as the 1950s, manifesting in two different venues; in urban areas as a way to provide an alternative for students who were failing school and in suburban areas as a reinvention of the educational system by way of innovative approaches to learning. In the post A Nation at Risk (1983) report era, alternative education has been used more as a means to siphon off the sometimes undesirable ‘at-risk’ students (violent, aggressive, mentally ill, etc.) from mainstream education. The sad truth is that nearly 70 years after their first appearance, alternative …

Cross-Cultural Considerations: Raising Language Teachers Awareness About The Importance Of Multiculturalism, Abir El Shaban

Journal of Research Initiatives

Abstract

With the worldwide use of English as a second language (ESL) and globalization, teachers are expected to understand, acknowledge and interact with culturally and linguistically diverse students and integrate their linguistic and multicultural backgrounds in classroom settings. Teachers need to be multicultural to be able to successfully impact their students to be multicultural. This paper provides English language teachers with valuable recommendations based on cross-cultural studies and my experience, as an ESL teacher, on how to be responsive to students from different cultures to empower and enhance their language proficiency skills.

The Story Of Growth: A Case Study Of New Jersey Underperforming Underprivileged High School, Michelle L. Shelton

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Socioeconomics has been a factor that exposes the disparities in student achievement across communities within the state of New Jersey, and as a result of the disparities, in 1985, the Education Law Center filed the first ruling of Abbot v. Burke; this case ruled that significant funding be provided in an effort to ensure that underprivileged students within these underperforming districts receive public education in accordance with the state constitution. However, despite the funding efforts, since 1985, (87%) of the 31 school districts identified as Abbott not only remain underprivileged, but they also remain underperforming. Therefore, to remedy the underperformance …

2019-09-25 Library Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Library Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Library Committee meeting minutes for September 25, 2019.

Draft Report Of The N2025 Strategy Team: “Every Person And Every Interaction Matters”, Angela K. Pannier, Susan M. Sheridan Dr., Rick A. Bevins, Shane M. Farritor

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administration: Reports, Papers, Publications, and Presentations

In 2019, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln celebrated its 150th year. That celebration involved reflection on the past, as well as planning the University’s course into the future. As part of this planning, UNL Chancellor Ronnie Green appointed more than 150 stakeholders — faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members — to the Nebraska Commission of 150 to envision how the university can best serve the State of Nebraska and the world for the next 25 years.

The N150 Commission was divided into eight subcommittees, each charged with creating specific elements of the campus vision. The subcommittees were:

1. Campus Community …