Tackling Infrastructural Deficit In Mission Schools: Stakeholder Perspectives, Daniel Ayembilla, Musa Adekunle Ayanwale

Journal of Research Initiatives

The research adopted a qualitative case study research design and engaged stakeholders from Senior High Schools (SHS) across Ghana. Fifty-six participants from five selected schools were purposefully sampled to represent diverse perspectives, including administrators, teachers, parents, and community members. The data collection methods involved semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews to elicit comprehensive insights. Thematic analysis was employed to discern recurring patterns and themes within the data, facilitating a comprehensive exploration of infrastructural deficits in mission schools. Moreover, stringent measures were implemented to ensure the reliability and validity of the findings, including inter-coder reliability checks, member validation, …

Justice In Post-Conflict Societies - Comparing Bosnia & Herzegovina, Guatemala, And Argentina: College Spanish Curriculum, Eleonora Bertranou, Isabella Kurpiers

Hispanic Studies Faculty Publications

Students will explore opportunities for justice in the aftermath of crimes against humanity. The primary focus is on the impact of genocide in Guatemala, Bosnia, and Argentina, and opportunities for healing and preventing similar tragedies in the future. This unit is intended for a post-secondary college Spanish course.

Dayton Accords Case Study: Grades 9-12 Curriculum Project, Melissa Bloch, Eamon Cavanaugh, Allison Pfeil, Kelly R. Kraemer, Brianne Wegter

Peace Studies Faculty Publications

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Developments In School Counselling Practice In Vietnam, Michael Hass, Hoang-Minh Dang

Education Faculty Books and Book Chapters

This chapter will examine the development and status of school counselling in Vietnam. As part of that, we will discuss research on Vietnamese school children’s mental health and academic needs, the history of the development of school counselling and related professions in Vietnam, and the process of creating formal educational programs in school counselling. Lastly, we will discuss school counsellors’ distinct roles in Vietnam and how they relate to various stakeholders, including children, teachers, administrators, and parents. In addition, we will discuss a survey of practicing school counsellors (Hoang-Minh & Hass, 2023b) and interviews of program directors of university training …

Exploring Teaching Assistants’ Potential To Facilitate Multicultural Group Work In A Multicultural Undergraduate Classroom In Japan

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

A Comparative Study Of Why Chinese Graduates From Japanese Or Australian Universities Return To China And How They Contribute

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Introduction: 16(4) 2024, Rosalind Latiner Raby

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Achieving Access And Equity In Education: An Analysis Of Higher Education Reforms In Pakistan

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

International Spouses’ Goals And Investment In Language Learning Programs

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

An Exploration Of Arab International Students’ Campus Engagement Experiences

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Educational Reform Through Designing Culturally Appropriate Assessment Frameworks, Hossein Ghanbari

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

“What Does Critical Thinking Mean To You?” A Narrative Inquiry Of Graduate Students’ Perceptions

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Mapping Internationalization Of Curriculum Onto School Psychology And Related Fields: A Systematic Review Of Literature

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Current Insights On Using Social Robots To Support Second Language (L2) International Students In Higher Education

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Institutional Autonomy Of Vietnamese Public Universities: An Agency Theory Perspective

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Full Issue 16(4) 2024

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Mapping Competency Profiles Of Schools Of Public Health: Implications For Public Health Workforce Education And Training In Israel, Yehuda Neumark, Jordan Hannink Attal, Naham Shapiro, Fiona Macleod, Janas Harrington, Paul Barach, Jascha De Nooijer, Keren Dopelt, Mariusz Duplaga, Lore Leighton, Hagai Levine, Zohar Mor, Robert Otok, Stephanie Paillard-Borg, Ted Tulchinsky, Shira Zelber-Sagi, Maureen Malowany

College of Population Health Faculty Papers

AIM: Competency frameworks are essential for analyzing capabilities of Schools of Public Health to adequately prepare public health (PH) professionals to address contemporary challenges. This study maps the competency profiles of PH training programs in Israel using a novel curriculum mapping tool.

METHODS: This study assessed all five Israeli Health Education Institutions (HEIs) offering MPH or Bachelors in Public Health (BPH) degrees across 57 competencies in six domains to determine the extent to which competencies were addressed in the curriculum. The competencies list was based on the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) List of …

Archetypal Energies And Global Mental Health, Carroy U. Ferguson

Psychology Faculty Publication Series

As a keynote speaker at the Global Mental Health Conference 2024, held at Sophia University, Costa Mesa, CA, in-person and virtually, August 16-18, 2024, my topic was "Archetypal Energies As A Framework for Self-Empowerment and Well Being". The theme of this 2024 global conference was: Enlightened Minds, Compassionate Hearts, and Embodied Wisdom. To supplement my keynote address, I wrote this blog article titled "Archetypal Energies and Global Mental Health".

Um Autoestudo Do Uso De Inteligência Artificial Generativa Para Apoiar As Tarefas Dos Líderes Escolares, Henrick Oprea

Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education

O uso de ferramentas como o ChatGPT e outros Large Language Models (LLM) tem se mostrado um desafio no mundo da educação. Enquanto os professores estavam inicialmente preocupados com a possibilidade de trapaça e como impedir que os alunos usassem as ferramentas, que ocupavam a maior parte do tempo gasto nas escolas ao discutir essas questões, agora está claro que a Inteligência Artificial Generativa (IA) faz parte do mundo em muitas áreas diferentes. Muito se discutiu nos 2 anos em que essa ferramenta se tornou disponível para educadores, mas muito pouco se discutiu sobre como essas ferramentas podem auxiliar o …

Community Health Worker Training In The Occupied Palestinian Territories: A Program Reflection, Jill Lyn Ridling, Jill Lyn Ridling

Capstone Collection

ABSTRACT

There exist many challenges concerning public health practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (oPt) as the Israeli occupation has created literal and metaphorical roadblocks preventing Palestinians from accessing needed health services outside their towns and villages. Trained Community Health Workers assist in bridging this crucial health service need throughout the oPt. This qualitative study evaluates the Palestinian Medical Relief Society’s (PMRS) Community Health Worker Program (CHWP) in the West Bank of occupied Palestine. The research explores three facets of Community Health Worker (CHW) training and their roles in Palestinian society. The first question addresses the CHWP training goals, curriculum, …

Study Abroad Impact In The Mid-Term: Influence On Professional Development In Japan, Alex Kerns

Capstone Collection

This mixed methods research study explores the impacts of studying abroad for Japanese individuals and examines how these experiences shape their professional development in the mid-term. This research also investigates whether there are any discernible generational differences in these impacts between older millennials and younger millennials. Data collection consists of a survey with seventeen participants and in-depth interviews with four participants. The findings suggest that participants reported that studying abroad had a transformative impact on both older millennials and younger millennials through the development of skills, including cross-cultural communication, cultural competence, global understanding, and language, and had a relatively positive …

Introduction To 16(3) 2024 And Special Issue: The Effect Of The Russia-Ukraine Conflict On International Mobility And Internationalization In Post-Soviet Eurasia And Beyond, Rosalind Latiner Raby

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Academic Exodus From Russia: Unraveling The Crisis

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Special Issue

Realities And Challenges Of Internationalizing Administrative Staff In Japanese Universities

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

An Exploratory Survey Of Post-Graduation Employment Location Preferences Among International Students In Missouri, Usa

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Effects Of The Russia-Ukraine Conflict On The Internationalization Of Higher Education In Kyrgyzstan, Martha Merrill

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Introduction To Special Issue On Intercultural Development In Teacher Education: Sustaining Momentum For Study Abroad And Virtual Exchange Innovation, Adriana L. Medina, Allison J. Spenader

Education Faculty Publications

This introduction provides an overview of the articles included in this special issue. Collectively, the researchers addressed sustaining momentum for study abroad and virtual exchange in teacher education particularly around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The studies illustrate the value of expanding access to international experiences for teachers, both in-service and preservice, and the benefits of intercultural dialogue and reflection for teachers’ intercultural development and teaching practices. Along with a summary of each of the articles included in this special issue, in this introduction, the guest editors provide a synthesis of how these articles address questions related to access, …

Introduction: 16(3)2024: Special Issue Military Conflict And Internationalization Of Higher Education: Lessons From The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine, Aliya Kuzhabekova

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Bearing The Woken Bear: Kazakhstani Educators Making Sense Of The Russian Invasion In Ukraine And Its Consequences For Internationalization Of Higher Education In Kazakhstan

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Special Issue

Social Media Sanctuaries: A Discourse Analysis Of Indian International Students’ Agency And Liminality During The Russian-Ukrainian Conflict

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Special Issue