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Engaging With Excellence In Mathematics Teaching : Creating Excellence In The Learning Environment, Ray Peck, Hilary Hollingsworth, W Morony

Ray Peck

No abstract provided.

A Review Of General Education Teachers' Perceptions Of Classroom And Instructional Accommodations For Students With Disabilities, Jennifer Askue-Collins

Theses & Honors Papers

The primary purpose of this study was to find out whether general education teachers believe that accommodations for students with special needs help those students succeed. Secondarily, this study seeks to find whether general educators find accommodations to be practical (feasible for general classroom use and fair to students without disabilities) in promoting success for all students. This review will discuss special education laws, service models for special education, and how accommodations fit into these parameters. The researcher created an online survey for K-5 general educators in Virginia's Region 8 to complete. From the responses it was found that this …

The Effects Of Rural High School On Attending College And Earning A Bachelor’S Degree? A Multivariate Longitudinal Analysis Of A National Cohort Of High School Seniors, Christopher S. Snyder

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

This study examines the effects of attending a rural high school on postsecondary education outcomes. Besides rural high school attendance, other school, family, and individual characteristics are examined to determine if they moderate the effects of high school location upon entering a four-year college or not and graduating with a B.A. degree or higher. Using data for the 1992 cohort of high school seniors gleaned from the National Educational Longitudinal Survey (NELS 88/2000), the results indicate that the long-term effects of receiving a rural high school education are not as detrimental as some previous research has suggested. The disadvantages of …

Nefdc Exchange, Volume 15, Number 2, Fall 2004, New England Faculty Development Consortium

NEFDC Exchange

Contents

Message from the President: The College is My Classroom - Thomas Edwards, Thomas College

Review of Robert Boice: Advice for New Faculty Members—Nihil nimus - Eric Kristensen, University of Ottawa

From the editors, Sue Barrett, Boston College, and Susan Pasquale, UMass Medical School

From Nepal to Iceland and Back Distance Learning Characteristics of Two Cultures - Karen A. Lemone, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Building Community with Technology - Elise Martin, Middlesex Community College, and Charles Kaminski, Berkshire Community College

Two Hours and Fifteen Minutes - Tom Thibodeau, New England Institute of Technology

Elections to NEFDC Board

Learning Disabilities in Higher …

Volume 16, Number 01, G. William Hill Editor, Linda M. Noble Editor

Reaching Through Teaching

Full text of Volume 16, Number 01 of Reaching Through Teaching.

The Cadre Project: A Retention Study, Sheryl Mcglamery, Nancy A. Edick Dr.

Teacher Education Faculty Publications

I his article describes the findings of a study of leachcr retention and the effectiveness of one induction program, the Career Advancement and Development for Recruits and Experienced teachers (CADRE) Project, in helping teachers remain in the profession. National statistics report teacher attrition rate to be 40 percent over five years. CADRE participants have a retention rule ol 89 percent over five years.

Teachers’ Career Decisions In A Cognitive Framework: Logistical Regression Analysis Of A National Data Set, Tamara H. Rosier

Dissertations

Research was conducted in order to determine if extrinsic, cognitive or situative sets of variables could predict teachers' career decisions using the Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS). Questions from the survey were divided into three cognitive perspectives: extrinsic, cognitive, and situative. Stepwise logistic regression analyses were used to predict group membership among those who chose to stay in their current position and those who left the profession.

Results for the extrinsic set of variables indicated that while the model was a good fit, the ability of the model to predict was low. Teachers agreeing that student behavior interferes with ability …

Course Revitalization As A Change Driver Throughout Undergraduate Business Curriculum, Elke M. Leeds, Radwan Ali

Faculty and Research Publications

This paper describes the revitalization of Business Information Systems and Communication, a high enrollment, prerequisite course for all undergraduate business students in the Coles College of Business. An overview of the course components is presented and original structure described. The rationale for change, technologies leveraged and measures of success are presented. The change drivers are identified and their impact on undergraduate curriculum delineated. Lessons learned and future implications are discussed.

Koinonia, Tony Marchese, David M. Johnstone, Kerri Cissna, Michael Card, Jeff Doyle, Todd Ream, Skip Trudeau

Koinonia

Articles
Engaging the Meaning-Making Power of Reflection: An Evaluation of the Undergraduate Experience, Tony Marchese

"The Classroom is Not Enough..." The Reason for Residence Life on a Christian Liberal Arts Campus, David M. Johnstone

Frugal Flushing: A Look at Stewardship in Student Development, Kerri Cissna

Conference Spotlight
Wishes or Hope, Michael Card

Book Review
Strategies for Staff Development: Personal and Professional Education in the 21st Century, reviewed by Jeff Doyle

Features
The President's Corner

Editor's Disk

Thinking Theologically: To Seek the Grace that Redeems, Todd Ream

Nefdc Exchange, Volume 15, Number 1, Spring 2004, New England Faculty Development Consortium

NEFDC Exchange

Contents

Message from the President: Things We Value - Tom Edwards, Thomas College

Metaphors for Teaching - Polly Parker and Bill Searle

Significant Learning Experiences: Integrated Course Design Designing the Learning We Want into the Learning Experiences - L. Dee Fink

NEFDC Fall Conference Keynote Speaker: L. Dee Fink

NEFDC Spring Roundup, June 4, 2004; theme: Building Community and Collaboration Through Technology

UNH To Offer Online Certificate in College Teaching - Michael Lee, University of New Hampshire

Assessment in New England: Announcing Discipline-Based Workshops

Conference: Faculty-Student Partnerships in Teaching and Learning

Board of Directors

Expenditures Streams And School Improvement In Kentucky: Does Money Matter?, Edward B. Reeves

Faculty Research at Morehead State University

Every Kentucky public school is expected to achieve the goal of proficiency on the State's Accountability Index by the year 2014. Many schools may not reach the proficiency goal in time without a broad, multifaceted approach to enhance educational outcomes. A strategy to optimize the allocation of school district funds may contribute to this goal. Previous studies have attempted to answer the question "does money matter?" for raising school performance, but to date the findings have proven inconsistent. One reason for this might be that most of these studies have used a global measure of monetary resources, such as total …

Non-Native English Speakers And Their Experience In College: A Study Based On Interview Conducted With International Students At The University Of Massachusetts In Amherst, Amadou Kamara

Master's Capstone Projects

This study explores the experiences of international students within their learning environment and the community at large from the vintage point of being second, third, or fourth language speakers of English. Six undergraduate participants ( three male and three female) were selected from five disciplines and·one undeclared major at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A phenomenological interviewing process was used to explore the experiences of the non-native English speakers. Three sixty-minute interviews were conducted with each of the participants and later transcribed. The study explores the educational and social experiences of the participants in college, and also their experiences of …

A Model Faculty Handbook To Promote A Shared Vision And A Collaborative School Culture, Nadine D. Betts

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of the study was to develop a model faculty handbook to promote a shared vision and a collaborative school culture. To accomplish this purpose, a review of related literature was conducted. Related information and materials from selected sources were obtained and analyzed. Additionally, specific information and forms were adapted and developed to serve an elementary faculty.

The Seeker, Sivakumar Alagumalai Ed., Murray Thompson Ed., James Anthony Gibbons Ed., Andrew Dutney Ed.

Shannon Research Press

This book is dedicated to acknowledge and honour the work Prof John P Keeves. A seeker of knowledge, John is exemplary in highlighting the nexus between instruction, learning and research. John’s diversity of learning experiences and contributions to students, colleagues and the broader community are highlighted through the broad range of articles in the book.

PART 1 FROM SCHOOL TO UNIVERSITY

• Chapter 1 Observations from a Family Perspective by John S. Keeves & Wendy Keech
• Chapter 2 Student Days at PAC by Ren Potts
• Chapter 3 Prince Alfred College 1934-1977 by Murray Thompson & Alan Dennis
• Chapter 4 John’s Reflection …

Essentials Of Language Testing For Malaysian Teachers, Arshad Abd Samad

Arshad Abd Samad

This is a chapter from a book on language testing that was written to address the need to use tests to not only measure language output or product alone but also to utilize tests as an impetus to language learning. This book is intended as a bridge between the more traditional concepts of testing and measurement in teaching English as a Second Language to one that is more contemporary and compatible with modern views of language learning and education.

Reclaiming The Game: College Sports And Educational Values, Chris Abrams

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

No abstract provided.

Vocation-Specific Missions And The Creation Of Communities Of Transformation, Todd Lake

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

No abstract provided.

Intellectual Humility And The Art Of Disagreement At The Christian College, James S. Spiegel

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

Education at a Christian college properly features both honest inquiry and unwavering allegiance to core theological standards, such as those embodied in the classical creeds. This combination of commitments can create tension for the Christian educator, as insistence upon doctrinal allegiance can inadvertently reinforce dogmatic attitudes so common among late adolescents. In this paper I discuss the virtue of intellectual humility and its importance for combating student dogmatism in an atmosphere of steadfast Christian commitment. After distinguishing between theological essentials and disputable matters, I discuss philosophical and theological grounds for being intellectually humble. And I illustrate ways in which faculty …

Educating Citizens: Preparing America's Undergraduates For Lives Of Moral And Civic Responsibility, Pedro Villarreal Iii

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

No abstract provided.

Commitment And Connection: Service-Learning And Christian Higher Education, Monica L. Mullins

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

No abstract provided.

Educating For Life: Reflections On Christian Teaching And Learning, Tony Marchese

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

No abstract provided.

Growth No. 4 (2004) - Full Issue

Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development

The full issue of the fourth edition of Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development.

Connecticut Blueprint For A Nclb “Housse” In Educational Technology, Antoinette P. Bruciati

Education Faculty Publications

According to the United States Department of Education, teacher quality is one of the most critical aspects of the teaching and learning process. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) has required that state agencies assume the responsibility for increasing student achievement and ensuring teacher quality by the end of the 2005-2006 school year. The NCLB outlines minimum qualifications that are needed by teachers who work on any facet of classroom instruction and authorizes state administrators to establish the criteria through which an experienced teacher will meet the subject matter competencies in a specific content area. This paper …

Koinonia, Jim Mccormick, Lisa Burch, Stuart C. Lord, Jenny Collins, Tracy Balzer, Steve Austin, Todd Ream, Skip Trudeau

Koinonia

Themed Housing
Theme Houses: Getting to the Foundations of Community, Jim McCormick

A Year in the Little Yellow House, Lisa Burch

Conference Spotlight
Building Cross Cultural Community, Stuart C. Lord

Articles
Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission, Jenny Collins

"Follow Me": Intimacy with God Through Spiritual Direction, Tracy Balzer

Faith, Wisdom and Grace: Walt Campbell Interviews, Steve Austin

Features
The President's Corner

Editor's Disk

Thinking Theologically: Learning Communities, Todd Ream

Describing The Ball: Improve Teaching By Using Rubrics - Explicit Grading Criteria, Sophie M. Sparrow

Law Faculty Scholarship

Assessment is crucial to effective teaching and learning. Carnegie's Educating Lawyers and Roy Stuckey's Best Practices for Legal Education emphasize the importance of assessment. This article explains how detailed, written grading criteria describing what students should learn and how they will be evaluated should be a central part of law teachers' assessment plans. The article details how rubrics can improve law student learning, and contains both detailed, step-by-step directions on creating rubrics and examples of rubrics from many different law school courses.

Research Ethics: Significance, Application And Obligation To The Practice Of Research, Nilofar Vazir

Institute for Educational Development, Karachi

The following article draws upon literature to define the term "ethics" and its application to the practice of educational research. It reflects on ethical obligations that a researcher can take on generally and more particularly for research study specifically on children.

Self-Efficacy In College Teaching, Anita Woolfolk-Hoy

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Archives

The essay describes self-efficacy (that is, an instructor’s judgment about his or her capability to promote student learning and motivation) and its application to college teaching.

Taking Self Assessment Seriously, Georgine Loacker

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Archives

This essay provides a framework for students to examine and reflect upon their own performance as a demonstration of learning. It further describes students’ role in directing the ongoing development of their own learning.

The Quality Of Learners' Knowledge About Teaching And Learning, Helen Askell-Williams

Shannon Research Press

The aim of this monograph is to report the development and application of a framework for identifying quality in teachers' and learners' knowledge about teaching and learning.

Impact : Making A Difference, Anjum Halai, Jane Rarieya

Books

No abstract provided.