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Instructor-Initiated Communication And Student Success In Online High-Impact Community College Courses, Tonia J. Benton
Instructor-Initiated Communication And Student Success In Online High-Impact Community College Courses, Tonia J. Benton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study is low student success in online high-impact courses. Researchers have shown that instructor-initiated communication contributes to student satisfaction and success. The purpose of this study was to determine any relationship between instructor-initiated communication and student pass rates in online high-impact courses offered at a community college in the United States. The Community of Inquiry (CoI), which identifies teacher, social, and cognitive guidelines supporting learning experiences for students, was the theoretical foundation of the study. The research question was designed to explore relationships among the percentage of students passing a course with an A, B, …
Education Program For Nurses Working In An Immigration Detention Facility, Dr. Tiney Elizabeth Ray
Education Program For Nurses Working In An Immigration Detention Facility, Dr. Tiney Elizabeth Ray
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nursing response to medical emergencies has been an ongoing issue in immigration detention centers. Lack of teamwork and poor communication with medical and security staff have resulted in detainees sustaining injuries during medical emergencies. This project was developed to persuade Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Service Corps (IHSC) leaders to consider piloting the TeamSTEPPS emergency response curriculum for nurses working in the immigration detention center. Tuckman and Jensen's model of group development will provide guidance to IHSC leaders in understanding the transformational stages of forming a successful team. TeamSTEPPS will address gaps in emergency health care competency by improving collaboration, …