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2. Activity File of Learning Center and Classroom Multi-Cultural Activities.
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Riverside Unified School District, CA.
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The cards in this file are representative samples of the types of activities developed by teachers involved in a Title I funded learning center of multi-cultural classroom activities for elementary school students. The five cultures that are stuoied are those of blacks, Asian Americans, native Americans, Mexican Americans, and Anglos. A multi-media approach is used in the classroom, and the activities described on these cards are part of a program which includes films, filmstrips, tapes, field trips, etc. Activities are divided into five areas: reading and language arts, cooking, arts and crafts, math, and music and dance. Listed under these five areas are thirty-eight activities, some of which include puzzles, types of poetry, how to make groundnut soup, early American recipes, food for the pioneers, African beads, Indian pottery, Japanese carp kits, Oriental block prints, counting triangles, the limbo dance, the Mexican national folk dance, the China poblana costume, and others. (Author/AM)
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- 2024
3. A THREE-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY COMPARING INDIVIDUALIZED AND BASAL READING PROGRAMS AT THE PRIMARY LEVEL, AN INTERIM REPORT.
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JOHNSON, RODNEY H.
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AN INTERIM REPORT OF A 3-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY COMPARING INDIVIDUALIZED AND BASAL READING PROGRAMS AT THE PRIMARY LEVEL BY THE LAKESHORE WISCONSIN CURRICULUM STUDY COUNCIL IS PRESENTED. DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO MATERIALS, PROCEDURES, GROUPING, AND SEQUENCE AS INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE READING PROGRAM WERE EXAMINED. INDIVIDUALIZED READING WAS DEFINED TO INCLUDE MATERIAL SELECTED BY STUDENTS WITH TEACHER GUIDANCE, TEACHER-PUPIL CONFERENCE AS THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE, FLEXIBLE GROUPING, AND NONSEQUENTIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT. IN THE BASAL APPROACH, MATERIAL WAS PRESELECTED, AND GROUP INSTRUCTION WAS PROVIDED. SKILLS WERE DEVELOPED SEQUENTIALLY. FOURTEEN FIRST-GRADE EXPERIMENTAL AND 14 FIRST-GRADE CONTROL CLASSROOMS PARTICIPATED ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS. CONTINUOUS INSERVICE TRAINING WAS CONDUCTED. DATA WERE DERIVED FROM THE SCIENCE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES (SRA) PRIMARY MENTAL ABILITIES TEST, METROPOLITAN ACHIEVEMENT TEST, SOCIOGRAMS, INTERVIEWS, LOGBOOKS, SELF-CONCEPT SCALES, QUESTIONNAIRES, THE SRA READING COMPREHENSION TEST, AND THE SRA VOCABULARY TEST. MEAN SCORES, Z SCORES, DIFFERENCE SCORES, AND F TESTS WERE USED TO ANALYZE THE DATA. CHILDREN IN INDIVIDUALIZED READING PROGRAMS SHOWED SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER READING ACHIEVEMENT THAN CHILDREN IN BASAL READING PROGRAMS. COMPLETE RESULTS, IMPLICATIONS, TABLES, REFERENCES, AND A SUMMARY REPORT OF A PILOT STUDY ON INDIVIDUALIZED READING ARE INCLUDED. (BK)
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4. The Three Generation Neighborhood.
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Perkins and Will, Architects, Chicago, IL. and Brubaker, Charles William
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The neighborhood, whether reestablished in the city or in a new town, at its best avoids not only racial and income segregation, but also age segregation. Since the three-generation family within a single dwelling no longer is likely, the neighborhood should be restored to accommodate all generations. This study explores how the concept of neighborhood can be reestablished and how it can become a three-generation neighborhood. (Author/MLF)
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- 2024
5. The Usefulness of ACT Scores in Predicting Achievement and Attrition Among Disadvantaged and Regular Freshmen: A Survey and Study.
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Pedrini, Bonnie C. and Pedrini, D. T.
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The purposes of this study were to determine (1) the usefulness of ACT composite scores in assessing and predicting achievement and attrition of disadvantaged and regular freshmen at the University of Nebraska at Omaha during the 1972-73 academic year, and (2) the effectiveness of a special program in keeping low income students in school during their freshman year. Factors considered were: ACT scores, college grades, race, sex, socioeconomic status, financial aid, and employment. It was found that ACT scores were effective predictors of college grades among white students, but not among black students, regardless of income level. ACT scores were also effective predictors of attrition/persistence only among regular students in large samples, college grades being more potent for this purpose. The special program appeared more successful than the regular program in preventing attrition, especially among men and blacks; and receiving financial aid was better than not receiving financial aid. (Author/BW)
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- 2024
6. Relationships Between Teachers' Marks, Achievement Test Scores and Aptitude as a Function of Grade, Ethnicity and Sex.
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Texas Univ., Austin. Research and Development Center for Teacher Education., Borich, Gary D., and Peck, Robert F.
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Logical predictions about relationships between school aptitude and standardized achievement, aptitude and teachers' grades, and teachers' grades and standardized achievement can be made from the literature. These predictions are that (1) conventional school aptitude measures should predict standardized achievement test scores equally well for boys and girls but better for advantaged than disadvantaged children; (2) teachers' marks are more accurate for girls than for boys when judged against the sexes' standardized achievement test scores; are more accurate for middle-class than for disadvantaged children; and are least accurate for disadvantaged black males; and (3) teachers consistently give girls higher grades than boys but there are no important differences between boys' and girls' achievement when measured by standard achievement tests. The present study was conducted to test the strength of the relationships between pupil aptitude, standardized achievement and teachers' grades and to determine the percent of variance in grade point average accounted for by aptitude and standardized achievement in a representative sample of fifth- and ninth-grade Mexican-American, Black and Anglo students. (Author/RC)
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- 2024
7. Career Intern Program Implementation Planning Guide. CIP: A New Meaning in Education.
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Urban Career Education Center, Philadelphia, PA.
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This guide deals with the implementation of the Career Intern Program (CIP), a major component of the Urban Career Education Center (UCEC) of Philadelphia, an alternative approach to the traditional educational system which emphasizes career development. The guide offers initial suggested procedures for local administrators to follow in developing UCEC in their neighborhood. It equips the administrator with information on workscope, proposed time sequences, and expected outcomes. It can be used in concert with the available technical assistance and support services provided through the existing UCEC program. The first section of the guide focuses on how UCEC is implemented. A second section offers suggested timelines for the implementation of a CIP Program. A third section provides a number of implementation task statements and outcomes. (Author).
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- 2024
8. Cross Cultural Attitude Inventory [and] Test Manual.
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Dissemination and Assessment Center for Bilingual Education, Austin, TX., Jackson, Steve, and Klinger, Ron
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The Cross-Cultural Attitude Inventory provides a means for measuring the degree of positive or negative feeling which Mexican-American and Angle students (ages 3 to 18) have for the two cultures. Present test validity is based on face validity and the rationale behind the item selection and construction procedures. The inventory also provides a springboard from which other ideas may come. The inventory is comprised of 24 test items that relate to language, facial characteristics, foods, games, clothing, sports, and flags. The use of five faces beneath each item seems to work well with children in a wide range of age, sex, and ethnic categories. The test provides a score based on an equal number of items representative of each culture. It is a relatively quick instrument to administer (20-30 minutes), and is easy for both test administrator and subjects to understand. The age range of subjects who can be expected to understand and relate to the test is from 3 to 12 years, although older subjects have been used; the test should be administered individually to those of junior-high age or older. Administration of the test is discussed as to time considerations, physical facilities, materials, language considerations, special considerations by age group, and instructions to students (ages 3 through 8 and ages 9 and above) and terms to be used for test items. The test is scored by assigning a value of 1 to 5. A copy of the Test Data Recording Form is provided. (Author/DB)
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- 2024
9. Bilingual-Bicultural Education: Making Equal Educational Opportunities Available to National Origin Minority Students.
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Montoya, Joseph M.
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If equal educational opportunity is to become a reality for minority students, implementation of bilingual-bicultural curricula must commence immediately. Legislation committing our nation to bilingual education has been passed, but very little progress has been made so far in implementing bilingual programs. Continuous pressure must be exerted on our national and state legislatures in order that the requisite amount of funds be provided. We must involve ourselves in the decisions of our local school boards and push for the establishment of bilingual education programs there. If such programs are not set up, funded, and properly administered, we must prepare for legal confrontation by lodging community-initiated administrative complaints with the Health, Education and Welfare Office for Civil Rights or by instituting suits against local school districts. The fact that the Department of Health, Education and Welfare has construed Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to mean that bilingual programs can be legally required indicates that a series of court battles would most likely result in a victory for the nation's school children. Though the short-term cost of establishing bilingual programs will be high, the returns on our investment in equal educational opportunity will be enormous. (Author/PMP)
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- 2024
10. Educational Resources and Instructional Approaches for Chinese Hua'er Folk Songs in Gansu and Ningxia
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Xufeng Wang, Sayam Chuangprakhon, Shuying Jian, and Guangguo Wang
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This study delves into the cultural significance and educational potential of Hua'er folk songs within the Hui ethnic communities of Gansu and Ningxia in northwest China. By positioning Hua'er as an indispensable educational tool in folk song history, the research seeks to safeguard and elevate this revered musical tradition. Employing literature reviews, immersive fieldwork, questionnaire surveys, interviews with four significant contributors, and direct observations, the study sheds light on the importance of Hua'er music as a cultural legacy. These insights offer valuable guidance for educators, cultural institutions, and future research initiatives. Through a detailed exposition of the research methodology, this study enriches our understanding of the diverse landscape of Chinese folk song history, presenting avenues for further exploration and practical application in educational contexts.
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- 2024
11. Facilitating Socially Just Evidence-Based Practice
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Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC), Amanda L. Sullivan, and Thuy Nguyen
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This "Equity Tool" is intended to facilitate use of the concepts and processes described in greater depth in the Equity by Design brief, "Promoting Socially Just Evidence-based Practice." We summarize the framework presented in this brief and offer guiding questions to support educators' preparation for and engagement in equity-based practice (EBP) elements and processes.
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- 2024
12. Stress Experienced by Female Employees at Workplace; Symptoms, Sources of Stress, Ways to Deal with These Sources of Stress
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Mustafa Demir
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- 2024
13. Moving beyond #Governancesowhite: (Re)Imagining a Demographic Shift in the Future of Boards of Higher Education. Research & Occasional Paper Series: CSHE.5.2024
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University of California, Berkeley. Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE), Valeria G. Dominguez, Carlos A. Galan, and Raquel M. Rall
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While current higher education literature stresses the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, these imperatives have been mainly absent from conversations related to boards of higher education. In this paper, the authors present a historical overview of the demographic landscape of trustee boards from inception to the present. Using critical literacy as a methodology, the authors problematize the lack of discourses regarding Board's diversity. The authors juxtapose the longstanding homogeneity of boards with the increasing heterogeneity of higher education students and argue that systemic forms of racism have denied the opportunity to diversify those in charge of making decisions in higher education. Additionally, using the case of California, the authors problematize how diversity gaps in board composition manifest even within one of the most diverse and liberal states in the country. Ultimately, the authors make a case for diversifying the board of trustees as an instrumental step to align with the national push for enhanced diversity and equity in higher education.
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- 2024
14. Social Justice Leadership in School Settings: A Qualitative Study
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Ceyhun Kavrayici
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Justice emerges as a need like any other human need and the processes of justice play important role within the organization. Social justice leadership includes the practice of leading and advocating for positive social change, equity, and fairness within society. Social justice leaders work to address and rectify systemic inequalities, discrimination, and injustices that affect marginalized and disadvantaged groups. They actively promote inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. This study is designed in qualitative paradigm as a case study. For selecting the participants, I employed maximum variation sampling which is one of the categories of purposeful sampling that provides the researcher understand the basics of a case or a phenomenon under exploration. The findings of the study revealed that the practices of the school principals include "caring students", "supporting staff" and "promoting positive organizational climate" theme. The challenges and barriers that the principals face with include "parental challenges", "financial issues" and "school conditions". Social justice leadership practices are crucial in ensuring equitable learning atmosphere and barriers should be taken into account in policy making of education.
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- 2024
15. How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Impacts Inclusive Education
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Gabriel Julien
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Since artificial intelligence (AI) is extensively used in the field of education, it presents various opportunities in teaching and learning. In education, AI is chiefly used to impart knowledge, stimulate comprehension, heighten intelligence, and is treasured as support in learning. It is also instrumental in empowering and inspiring students. The emergence of AI also has a positive impact on inclusive education. Because these technologies can potentially transform teaching and learning, it is important to understand how they can be used to further support inclusive education. This non-empirical research analyzed some advantages and challenges of incorporating AI in teaching and learning and highlighted how it influences inclusion. Based on the literature, some of the advantages of AI are improved performance of students, motivation, and encouragement of students. This review also identified some challenges associated with the use of AI for inclusive education, such as technological difficulties, poor connectivity, pedagogical issues, and limitations of the database. Some recommendations are proposed to address these challenges. This research can assist educators, parents, students, government officials, and policymakers in making proper decisions on the effective use of AI and inclusion.
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- 2024
16. The Role of Job Resources and Psychological Empowerment in Enhancing Innovative Work Behavior in Chinese Higher Education
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Junlan Ma and Jirawan Deeprasert
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This research examined the relationship between job resources (social support, job autonomy, and colleague feedback) and innovative work behaviors of university teachers based on social exchange theory. The mediating role of psychological empowerment (meaning, competence, self-determination, impact) was also examined in the relationship between job resources and innovative work behaviors. Based on the established measurement scales, the questionnaire was used to collect data through quota sampling and purposive sampling methods. Empirical investigation was conducted with confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling analysis. The results reveal that job resources were significantly and positively correlated with innovative work behaviors, and psychological empowerment mediated the relationship between job resources and innovative work behaviors.
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- 2024
17. Profile of Open-Start Problem-Solving with Context Sarangan Lake Viewed Students' Learning Styles in Junior High School
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Wasilatul Murtafiah, Yulia Nindi Wardani, Darmadi Darmadi, and Sri Adi Widodo
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This study aims to reveal the profile of open-start problem-solving with ethnomathematics regarding student learning styles. This research is a qualitative research study on 3 out of 31 students of Junior High School of 3 Magetan taken by purposive sampling. The three students carried out four stages: understanding the problem, planning problem-solving strategies, implementing problem-solving strategies, and reviewing again. The results of the research show that students with a visual learning style solve problems by understanding problems through writing known and being asked and drawing illustrations, planning problem-solving strategies by making examples, carrying out solving strategies by working on the calculation process; students with an auditory learning style solve problems by understanding problems through writing known and being asked, planning strategies by making problems and formulating formulas used, implementing solutions by doing calculations and reviewing; students with a kinesthetic learning style solve problems by understanding issues through writing known and being asked, making examples and writing the formulas used, carrying out solving strategies by applying the calculation process and reviewing the results obtained. However, of the three styles, the results of the accepted work were not correct because they did not write down the conclusions and were not thorough enough.
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- 2024
18. Reconceptualizing Quality Early Care and Education with Equity at the Center. Occasional Paper Series 51
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Bank Street College of Education, Mark Nagasawa, Cristina Medellin-Paz, Helen Frazier, Contributor, Virginia Dearani, Contributor, Charis-Ann Sole, Contributor, M. Nalani Mattox-Primacio, Contributor, Shin Ae Han, Contributor, Soyoung Park, Contributor, Sunmin Lee, Contributor, Nnenna Odim, Contributor, Jennifer Keys Adair, Contributor, Angie Zapata, Contributor, Mary Adu-Gyamfi, Contributor, Adrianna González Ybarra, Contributor, Seung Eun McDevitt, Contributor, Louella Sween, Contributor, Vanessa Rodriguez, Contributor, Mark Nagasawa, Cristina Medellin-Paz, Helen Frazier, Contributor, Virginia Dearani, Contributor, Charis-Ann Sole, Contributor, M. Nalani Mattox-Primacio, Contributor, Shin Ae Han, Contributor, Soyoung Park, Contributor, Sunmin Lee, Contributor, Nnenna Odim, Contributor, Jennifer Keys Adair, Contributor, Angie Zapata, Contributor, Mary Adu-Gyamfi, Contributor, Adrianna González Ybarra, Contributor, Seung Eun McDevitt, Contributor, Louella Sween, Contributor, Vanessa Rodriguez, Contributor, and Bank Street College of Education
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Issue 51 of the Bank Street Occasional Papers Series "Reconceptualizing Quality Early Care and Education with Equity at the Center" is a response to Gunilla Dahlberg, Peter Moss, and Alan Pence's 25-year interrogation of the concept of quality in early childhood education (ECE) (Dahlberg et al., 1999, 2013, 2023). Their groundbreaking work has called early childhood educators to question deeply held assumptions about the universality of childhood and how these shape the standardization of practices in early childhood settings around the world. While quality is typically conceived of as existing primarily in classrooms, the authors in Issue 51 remind readers that the small world of ECE exists within oppressive systems imbued with intersecting racism, classism, sexism, and ableism, and that, therefore, a beyond quality praxis requires nurturing and supporting educators through partnerships (recognizing that resilience is social), developing political commitments and orientations through relationships, and mobilizing these relationships for collective action towards liberatory alternatives. The idea for this issue, which is a part of a broader project to identify and analyze promising, equity-committed early childhood policies and practices, emerged over the past few years.
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- 2024
19. Supports for Multilingual Students Who Are Classified as English Learners. Overview Brief #15: Vulnerable Populations. Updated
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EdResearch for Action, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University, Results for America, Michigan State University (MSU), College of Education, University of Vermont, Madeline Mavrogordato, Caroline Bartlett, Rebecca Callahan, David DeMatthews, and Elena Izquierdo
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The EdResearch for Action "Overview Series" summarizes the research on key topics to provide K-12 education decision makers and advocates with an evidence base to ground discussions about how to best serve students. This research brief breaks down what is known about multilingual students classified as English Learners (ML-ELs), how ML-ELs perform in K-12 education, and what challenges they face. Key insights provided include: (1) research-based practices--such as bilingual program models--district and school leaders can use to support the academic success and linguistic development of ML-ELs; and (2) one-size-fits-all practices to avoid that can limit many students' opportunities to engage with rigorous content. [This brief was produced in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin, College of Education.]
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- 2024
20. Peer Mentorship and Academic Supports Build Sense of Community and Improve Outcomes for Transfer Students
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Jennifer Teshera-Levye and Heather D. Vance-Chalcraft
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The experience of transferring to a 4-year college, especially in STEM programs, can be particularly challenging for students. While much of the onus for preparing students for transfer has been placed on community colleges, the 4-year institutions to which students transfer have critical roles to play. With this in mind, we established the Pre-transfer Interventions, Mentoring, and Experience in Research (PRIMER) program to support students transferring into the biology department at our university. The design of this program is based around the key elements of Schlossberg's Transition Theory, focusing on the support and strategies elements of the theory. Through a weekly academic skill course, peer mentoring, and informal academic and social supports, our goals were for students to increase their involvement in the campus community and to increase their use of academic support resources. We used qualitative and quantitative assessments to compare sense of community and use of campus resources between students who participated in our program and others. We found that students in our program strongly increased their sense of community during the semester compared to other students and used campus resources at a higher rate. Our insights from the PRIMER program can help others in developing programs to support transfer students in biology departments.
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- 2024
21. Professional Training of Future Primary School Teachers Based on Kazakh National Identity
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Zhuzeyev Serikkhan, Zhailauova Manat, Makasheva Aizhan Prmaganbetovna, Mariyash Shirdayevna Jumagulova, Aidarov Orazkhan, and Anar Kassymbekova
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The purpose of the research is to develop a model of future primary school teacher training based on the traditions of the Kazakh people. The practical results of the research are that the article is focused on developing professional training for future primary school teachers based on the ethnopsychological and ethnopedagogical traditions of the Kazakh people. The results and the proposed model can be used in forming primary school teachers' professional training and developing their professional competencies in modern conditions, considering the ethnopsychological and ethnopedagogical aspects of vocational training.
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- 2024
22. Primary School Students' Perceptions of Social Support, School Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction
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Tomislava Vidic
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Perceived life satisfaction during the period of childhood and adolescence can be considered a reliable measure of psychological and emotional growth of children and adolescents. The current study aimed to investigate age differences related to social support provided to students (by teachers, classmates, parents and close friends), and its relationship with school and life satisfaction. The study also examined the significance of social support in explaining students' school and life satisfaction. Data were collected from a sample comprising 390 primary school students in grades 3-8 in Croatia. The findings indicate that students perceive a lower level of support received from parents, teachers, classmates and close friends, and lower school and life satisfaction, as they age. Statistically significant differences were found in perceived teacher support and school and life satisfaction between younger and older students. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that age and support from teachers and classmates are significant predictors of school satisfaction. The most significant predictors of students' life satisfaction are support from parents and classmates, and school satisfaction. Finally, the implications of the findings and guidelines for future research are discussed.
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- 2024
23. PIRLS 2021: National Report for England. Research Report
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Department for Education (DfE) (United Kingdom), Ariel Lindorff, Jamie Stiff, and Heather Kayton
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This report outlines the results of the 2021 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) in England. PIRLS is an international comparative study directed by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement. The aim of PIRLS is to assess and compare the reading performance of pupils in their fourth year of formal schooling across participating countries. 57 countries took part in PIRLS 2021 and this is the national report for England.
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- 2024
24. Connecticut's Unspoken Crisis: A National Scan of Policies, Practices, and Systems Affecting Young People
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MDRC, Megan Millenky, Louisa Treskon, and Farhana Hossain
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In 2021, approximately five million young people in the United States were not in school or working. This group of young people transitioning to adulthood, roughly ages 16 to 24, are often referred to as "opportunity youth" and sometimes "disconnected youth." Young people from low-income families and from communities of color--such as Native Americans, Blacks, and Latinos--experience higher rates of disconnection, as they face significant obstacles related to poverty and racial inequality. Research shows that disconnection from school and work during these transformative years can have negative, long-term consequences on a range of outcomes--from earnings to incarceration to homeownership to physical and mental well-being--that result in significant costs for these individuals, their communities, and society at large. For most young people, disconnection from school or work is not a steady state. Some people find ways to reconnect as they age, while others remain persistently disconnected over early adulthood. Those who are disconnected for long periods and those who become less connected as they get older are also those who face more barriers to success, including poverty, limited education, and involvement with the criminal legal system. Community-based programs are an important source of support for young people to reconnect to school and work. They may help young people work toward a high school credential, connect to postsecondary education or training, earn an occupational credential, gain employability skills and work experience, and advance in the labor market. But these programs often tend to reach people who are more active in their efforts to reengage in school, training, or employment, whether on their own or with a push from family or friends. Those who are reluctant to seek help--due to past negative experiences in their lives, difficulties in navigating systems, or the hurdles of the program requirements--often fall through the cracks. Dalio Education's Connecticut Opportunity Project (CTOP) partnered with MDRC to conduct an evidence-focused scan of the landscape of programs and practices that are relevant to this specific subset of young people who are furthest from opportunities in their communities: (1) young people who are disconnected from education, training, or employment and are reluctant to actively seek help in reconnecting; and (2) young people reconnecting to education and employment after incarceration and past or current disconnection from education, training, or employment. [This landscape scan was funded by Dalio Education's Connecticut Opportunity Project.]
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- 2024
25. 2023 Impacts: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Improving Nutritional Security through Education
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) (USDA)
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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), the nation's first federal nutrition education program for low-income families and youths, remains at the forefront of providing nutrition education to improve the lives of historically underserved populations. EFNEP contributes to food and nutrition security as program families and youths gain knowledge and skills for healthier food and physical activity choices, increased food resource management (e.g. shopping and food preparation), food safety, and improved food security practices to keep healthy in challenging times. Consistent with previous years, adult and youth participants in FY 2023 reported improved behaviors following program involvement. More than 96% of adult EFNEP participants reported improvement in what they ate. National EFNEP priorities for FY 2023 included facilitating workforce development, increasing program reach and increasing appropriate use of technology in teaching. This report reflects how EFNEP continues to make a difference in the lives of low-income families and youths, even and especially in times of adversity.
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- 2024
26. Dong Brocade in Hunan, China: Literacy and Re-Invention of Tradition in the Perspective of Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection
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Qiong Liu and Mateta Sirisuk
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In this study, we investigated (i) the history, development, and current situation of Dong brocade in the Dong Autonomous County of Passage, Hunan Province, China, from the perspective of the historical development of the Dong ethnic group and (ii) the traditional re-invention of Dong brocade weaving techniques and the re-creation of the traditional educational literacy in the perspective of the intangible cultural heritage protection. This study is qualitative, mainly using the concepts of traditional re-invention and educational literacy, adopting two methods of data collection, namely, documentary research and field survey, and presenting them in the form of descriptive analysis. The results of the study show that the Dong people in China have a long history, and Dong brocade is a product of the social life and ecological environment of the local Dong people. With the development of the times and under different social demands, Dong brocade has been recreated in terms of the production process, raw materials, product types, and traditional education, and the literacy of Dong brocade has also been "recreated." This study explores how to promote the traditional re-creation of Dong brocade from the perspective of intangible cultural heritage protection and how to realize the educational literacy of Dong brocade in various ways with the support of the government, enterprises, and universities. This is of great value to the theoretical study of the living heritage of Dong Brocade and the Chinese government's promotion of the protection and development of minority cultures.
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- 2024
27. Rongshui Lusheng: Knowledge Management for Learning Arts and Culture
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Feiqi Meng and Sitthisak Champadaeng
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The objectives of this research are to study (i) the development of the Lusheng and its relationshipwith Rongshui culture and (ii) the knowledge management for learning arts and culture insouthern China. This research used qualitative research methods by studying documentsand collecting field data through surveys, interviews, observations, group discussions, and workshops. The data was collected from a group of 18 people. The analysis was based on the objectives, and the results were presented in a descriptive-analytical manner. The research results indicated that: (i) Lusheng is an ancient musical instrument in the bamboo family that has spread throughout Asia, This instrument has evolved differently in difference regions. This musical instrument is closely related to the way of life of people in southern China. People use it as a show for entertainment during important festivals. They believe that the worship of ancestors and gods can protect one's life. Lusheng culture has artistic value and should be studied to be photographed for future generations. (ii) The knowledge of Rongshui Lusheng, a wind instrument made from bamboo, is a valuable musical and dance cultural heritage and deserves to be carefully studied through systematic inheritance. It was found that it is a teaching activity in educational institutions starting in primary school. Secondary and higher education learning in this study has two characteristics: Learning to produce Lusheng and practicing playing Lusheng, which must create a melody. The rhythm goes along with the related dance. In summary, this study can be used as a guideline for the conservation and inheritance of cultural heritage as well as a guideline for teaching and learning for the transmission of artistic and cultural heritage.
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- 2024
28. Unravelling the Nexus between Human Values and Competencies to Religion among Educational Stakeholders in Mauritius Using Structural Equation Modelling
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Shakeel M. C. Atchia
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Religion has been associated with human values and competencies needed to shape young people into responsible citizens able to make a positive difference in the lives of others. However, this correlation remains dependent on the context. As the correlation has not yet been investigated in Mauritius, which is a multicultural and multi-ethnic country, this study aims to bridge this knowledge gap using a purely positivist epistemological approach. It will analyze the Mauritius-specific data derived from a public data set which was part of the "Mapping the Terrain" project to examine the correlation between religion and a broad set of human values and competencies, namely forgiveness, individualistic orientation, collectivistic orientation, self-efficacy, problem-solving, meaning-making, sense of belongingness, religiosity/spirituality, hope, life satisfaction, gratitude, emotion, regulation, empathy, and self-regulation. The descriptive analysis and the Structural Equation Model (SEM), developed using the SPSS and AMOS software, revealed that (i) independent of ethnic group, educational stakeholders in Mauritius have a high affinity to most of the human values and competences, and (ii) as compared with others, the Muslim community has a slightly lower affinity to forgiveness, life satisfaction, individualistic orientation, self-efficacy, and problem solving. These data, which represent important baseline information needed to inform policymakers and other educational stakeholders, were used to derive a set of recommendations that will further the development of the key human values and competencies needed to promote harmony in a multicultural and multi-ethnic country.
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- 2024
29. The Relationship between International Students' Perceived Discrimination and Self-Reported Overall Health during COVID-19: Indirect Associations through Positive Emotions and Perceived Social Support
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Qiyang Zhang, Yiying Xiong, Priscilla Rose Prasath, and Sooyeon Byun
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Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, cases of discrimination and hate crimes against minority populations including international students have soared in the U.S. This study explores the relationship between international students' perceived discrimination and their self-reported overall health and the role of social support and positive emotions in such relationship. In total, 203 international students studying at two U.S. universities participated in an online survey. The results indicated that: (1) when international students perceive higher levels of discrimination, they experience lower levels of positive emotions and have lower levels of perceived social support; and (2) positive emotions were significantly associated with both psychological distress and physical health. Perceived social support was only significantly associated with physical health not psychological distress. We also provided meaningful implications for higher educational institutions that strive to enhance international students' overall health.
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30. The Relationship between Middle Grades Algebra and Advanced Carnegie Credits: A QuantCrit Analysis
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Kristian Edosomwan, Jemimah L. Young, and Jamaal R. Young
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This study examines the impact of early Algebra I coursework on advanced Carnegie credits among 12th graders from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, using data from the NCES HSTS (1990-2019). Findings indicate that early Algebra students, particularly Black and Latinx, earn more advanced credits, revealing a widening gap in advanced course attainment. The study underscores the importance of early Algebra in college readiness and STEM preparation, highlighting the need for interventions to address educational disparities. Future research should explore additional factors influencing college readiness.
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- 2024
31. The Development of Instructional Model Based on Design Thinking and Brainstorming to Enhance Undergraduate Students' Creative Thinking Ability
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Zhou Chaozheng, Bung-on Sereerat, Saifon Songsiengchai, and Phenporn Thongkamsuk
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This research aimed to 1) study the factors that affect third-year undergraduate students' creative thinking ability at Baise University, 2) develop an instructional model based on design thinking and brainstorming, 3) compare third-year undergraduate students' creative thinking ability before and after using the instructional model based on design thinking and brainstorming. The sample group was 45 third-year undergraduate students at Baise University. The research Instruments were 1) an interview form about factors that affect the development of third-year undergraduate students' creative thinking ability, 2) a questionnaire about factors that affect the development of third-year undergraduate students' creative thinking ability, 3) lesson plans, 4) a creative thinking ability test 5) an interview form about opinions on teaching 6) an observation form about students' behavior. This study analyzed quantitative data through descriptive statistics, frequency, percentage, means, and standard deviation. For dependent samples, t-tests were used to analyze the different scores of undergraduate students before and after using the instructional model. Qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. The research results were 1) the factors affecting undergraduate students' creative thinking ability include environmental factors (family, school, and society) and personal factors (personality traits, motivation, attitude, and emotional state), 2) the four components of the instructional model are principle, objective, learning process, and result, 3) after implementing the instructional model, the post-test scores of undergraduate students' creative thinking ability significantly increased, with a statistical significance of 0.01.
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- 2024
32. The Public, Parents, and K-12 Education: A National Polling Report [March 2024]
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EdChoice and Morning Consult
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This poll was conducted between March 7-10, 2024 among a sample of 2,252 Adults. The interviews were conducted online and the data were weighted to approximate a target sample of Adults based on gender, educational attainment, age, race, and region. Results based on the full survey have a measure of precision of plus or minus 2.41 percentage points. Among the key findings are: (1) Only 3 percent of school parents report their child has missed more than 15 days of school this year; (2) Adults and school parents tend to see public schools as more liberal or progressive while seeing private schools as more conservative; and (3) In March, interest in tutoring was highest among Hispanic and special education parents and lowest among rural and Gen X parents. This report highlights findings pertaining to: (1) Views on K-12 Education; (2) Schooling and Experiences; (3) K-12 Choice Policies; and (4) Survey Profile and Demographics.
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33. 45th Annual Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2023
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) (ED) and New Editions Consulting, Inc.
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The describes the nation's progress in (1) providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for children with disabilities under IDEA, Part B, and early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families under IDEA, Part C; (2) ensuring that the rights of these children with disabilities and their parents are protected; (3) assisting States and localities in providing IDEA services to all children with disabilities; and (4) assessing the effectiveness of efforts to provide IDEA services to children with disabilities. The report focuses on children with disabilities being served under IDEA, Part B and Part C, nationally and at the State level. Part B of IDEA provides funds to States to assist them in making FAPE available to eligible children with disabilities, ages 3 through 21, who are in need of special education and related services, whereas Part C of IDEA provides funds to States to assist them in developing and implementing statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary interagency systems to make early intervention services available to all eligible children with disabilities, from birth through age 2, and their families.
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34. Success, Redefined: How Nondegree Pathways Empower Youth to Chart Their Own Course to Confidence, Employability, and Financial Freedom
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JFF (Jobs for the Future)
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Today's young adults want and need a diverse array of education options, including, but not limited to, two- and four-year degrees to help them connect learning with earning. Young people and employers alike are eager for effective, efficient, work-aligned pathways to employment that enable people not just to say, "I know a lot, and here's the paper to prove it," but instead, "Let me show you what I can do with what I know." We surveyed over a thousand young adults who are not pursuing a four-year degree. Around half of our survey respondents have chosen to pursue nondegree, education-to-career pathways such as apprenticeship, certification, and licensure. The other half of our respondents have chosen not to pursue any postsecondary education. Our goal is to better understand the motivations, circumstances, influencers, priorities, and satisfaction level of today's "non-college youth" to ensure that emerging generations of students have access to accurate information about the many viable pathways that exist and how they might pursue them. [This report was collaborated with American Student Assistance.]
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35. Development of a Mathematics Module on Circle Material Based on the Small Group Discussion Model
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Jitu Halomoan Lumbantoruan and Candra Ditasona
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This research aims to produce a mathematics module on circle material based on the small group discussion model to improve learning outcomes. The fact is that there are 48% of students who get low mathematics learning outcomes. Another fact is that at the high school level, 62% of students in circle material scored below the minimum completeness criteria. Urgent development research was carried out to produce circular module products. The method in this research is research and development (R&D). The subjects and objects of the research were high schools and there were 32 students. Data collection techniques, material expert instruments, teachers, and student data were also obtained from the results of student pre-tests and post-tests. The data was analyzed by adding up all the assessment scores on the instruments adding up the test results and averaging the individual and classical scores. The results, and assessment of all module components by material experts, mathematics teachers, small group trials, and large group trials were 88.29%, 90.45%, 93.50%, and 92.10% in the very good category. The average score of students' post-test results is 87.50. Conclusion, this circle module can improve student learning outcomes significantly.
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36. Exploring the Impact of War on International Community College Students from Ukraine: A Case Study from Toronto
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Oleg Legusov and Oleksandr Antonenko
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Since the full-scale war in Ukraine began in February 2022, many Ukrainians have migrated abroad. Canada, with its tradition of welcoming refugees and other displaced persons and its large Ukrainian community, has accepted thousands of Ukrainian migrants. After arriving in Canada, some decided to enroll in community colleges to improve their labor-market skills and to facilitate their transition to life in Canada. This empirical study draws on the psychological resilience theory and the social support theory to examine the challenges these students face, the coping mechanisms they use, and the support they receive from their colleges and Canadian society. The findings reveal that the participants experience stress, anxiety, helplessness, and isolation, owing to concerns about family members in Ukraine and difficulty adapting to a foreign environment. Financial worries also loom large because of their families' loss of property and income, as well as their limited job opportunities in Canada.
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37. Thai EFL Undergraduate Engineering Students' Perspectives on Academic Writing: Challenges and Strategies
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Chariya Prapobratanakul
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This study investigated the perceived English-language academic writing challenges encountered by Thai EFL undergraduate engineering students and the strategies they employed to overcome these challenges. The data were collected from third-year Thai EFL undergraduate engineering students through a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview adapted from Hyland (2016) and Lin and Morrison (2021). The results revealed that vocabulary, grammar, and structure were the most challenging aspects at the sentence level for students. At the paragraph level, they considered summarizing and paraphrasing academic sources and producing a coherent argument the most challenging aspects when writing academic texts in English. Feedback from instructors was reported as the most useful strategy. However, students were most likely to seek online support when encountering problems in English language academic writing practices. The study concludes by discussing implications for teaching academic writing courses.
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- 2024
38. Benchmarking Strategies Used to Increase Diversity, Equity, Inclusion at Summer Camps
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Lisa Meerts-Brandsma, Tyler Wycoff, and Jim Sibthorp
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Summer camps in the United States operate in different contexts and formats to attract and serve youth with varying backgrounds. Overall, they currently serve more White, able-bodied, middle- to upper-class youth than youth of color, LGBTQ+ youth, youth with differing physical abilities, and other diverse identities (American Camp Association, 2018; Browne et al., 2019). Like many youth organizations, many camps view this trend as problematic and are addressing it through new and updated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices (American Camp Association, 2013; Gutiérrez et al., 2017). While some research has documented DEI strategies used at summer camps, no research to date has assessed the prevalence of specific strategies used at camps across the United States. Therefore, this study aims to identify the frequency of specific DEI strategies used by camps, effective approaches to hiring staff from underrepresented backgrounds, and training strategies that support existing staff in incorporating DEI practices into their work. Having this data will enable camps to self-evaluate their own progress. It also establishes a benchmark where future scholarship can begin to determine how to assess and promote more effective DEI practices.
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39. Chronically Ill College Student Well-Being: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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Karly B. Ball, Heather L. Walter, and Harriet B. Fox
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The purpose of this systematic review is to synthesize existing empirical research on physically chronically ill college student well-being, focusing specifically on individual- and institution-level factors that could become targets for future intervention and research. This review was conducted to answer the following research question: What malleable student-level and institution-level factors are related to well-being for students with physical chronic illnesses in four-year higher education programs? The electronic databases Academic Search Complete, EBSCO EJS, and ProQuest Central were searched for peer reviewed empirical studies published between 1990 and 2021. A process of citation chaining and a scan of sources from other relevant literature reviews were used to locate additional articles. The results of this review offer three major implications. First, with only 13 studies identified in the literature, there is a critical need for additional research investigating well-being for physically chronically ill college students. Second, the correlational nature of the extant literature does not elucidate the causal directionality of the relationships among the variables of interest. For example, although findings have correlated physical chronic illness and poor mental health outcomes, it remains unknown how causality operates, which can create challenges as institutional leaders determine how to effectively support this group. Third, no studies to date have investigated institutional practices that may result in increased well-being for these students. Future researchers and institutional leaders should support a decrease in negative outcomes along with mechanisms to increase experiences of well-being to advance opportunities for physically chronically ill students to flourish.
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- 2024
40. Reimagining Educational Success: Lessons on Support, Wellbeing, and Trust from Community-Grounded Research with Black Families and Gender-Diverse Youth
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Tanya Matthews and Jayne Malenfant
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We present a dialogue between two community-based scholars in Tio'tia:ke/Montréal, who are examining the experiences of low-income Black families and youth, and gender-diverse, homeless youth. We argue that success must be understood differently in light of the systemic discrimination many youth navigate in schools and explore how research may mirror experiences of discrimination and lack of access that youth navigate in schools. The article highlights how relational research approaches may provide lessons for supporting youth and community leadership and posits that we must foster deep practices of trust-building, shared aims for research impact, and trust in youth.
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- 2024
41. Reinvigorating the Post-COVID Gen Z English Major
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Gaby Bedetti
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The decline in English majors has energized instructors to upskill for the post-COVID Gen Z student. Toward that end, this small-scale (n=20), one-semester study of an upper-division literature class identifies the preferred learning styles of English majors at a public comprehensive regional university in Kentucky. The participants represent national English major demographics. The research methods are quantitative and qualitative. Eight figures and an appendix are included. Three guidelines emerge for responding to the needs of Gen Z students: (1) keep communication brief, (2) co-create, and (3) interact in-person. The findings about English major learning preferences uphold cross-disciplinary research on active learning in the post-COVID era by indicating ways our teaching styles can keep pace with the needs of our changing majors. In addition to the participants' experience in the investigator's course, the survey collects their experience of teaching styles in six core courses in the English major. One drawback of the study is the small participant sampling. Future studies might investigate the difference between students' preferred learning styles and instructors' actual teaching styles. Building the English major back better calls for putting accepted theory into reskilled practices.
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- 2024
42. An Investigation into Iranian English Language Learners' Investment in Imagined Communities
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Nahid Soltanian and Zargham Ghapanchi
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Unlike communities of practice, previous studies on imagined communities of practice are scarce, yet enlightening. The present research was conducted in an English as a foreign language (EFL) context in order to provide more insight into how language learners perceive their imagined communities (ICs). It was based on Norton's (2000; 2001) conceptualization of ICs which connected the notions of imagination and imagined community to second language (L2) learning and classroom practice. To this end, 945 male and female EFL learners from different cities in Iran belonging to different age groups and language proficiency levels were recruited for this study. The instrument for data collection was a validated 57-item questionnaire. The findings of the study showed that the participants possessed a moderate level of investment in their ICs. Moreover, t-test results indicated that there was a significant difference between male and female learners in the extent of investment in their ICs. Furthermore, the significant differences in the extent of investment in ICs were shown between teenagers and adults and between learners in low proficiency (LP) and high proficiency (HP) groups. These findings contribute to more in-depth understanding of language learners' ICs in an EFL context. Pedagogical implications of the study are discussed and some suggestions are made for future research.
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43. Dong Pipa: Chinese Musical Instrument in Literacy Functions and Educational Occasions
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Yan Liu, Jarernchai Chonpairot, Sayam Chuangprakhon, and Zhang Jian
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The Dong Pipa, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, is a significant element of the Dong ethnic group's cultural heritage. The objective is to investigate the historical development of the Dong Pipa, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, in literacy functions and educational occasions. The research was conducted in Liping, Congjiang, and Rongjiang counties in Guizhou Province, Tongdao County in Hunan Province, and Sanjiang in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Two key informants and four casual informants, including national transmitters and experts in Dong Pipa music, were interviewed, and data were gathered through fieldwork, interviews, and observations. The analysis focused on the integration of the Dong Pipa into educational settings and its role in fostering cultural literacy. The results indicate that the Dong Pipa has played a dynamic role both historically and in contemporary times, contributing significantly to cultural transmission and education. The study suggests that incorporating traditional instruments like the Dong Pipa into modern educational practices can enhance cultural literacy and support preservation efforts.
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- 2024
44. The Historical Development and Literacy of Jiarong Tibetan Embroidery in Education
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Feng Yang and Boonsom Yodmalee
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This study delves into the intricate tapestry of Jiarong Tibetan embroidery, exploring its historical development, cultural significance, and educational implications in heritage preservation and sustainable practices. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the historical development and literacy of Jiarong Tibetan Embroidery in education. Conducted in Xiaojin County, known for its cultural significance in Tibetan embroidery, the research employed a multidimensional approach, including a literature review, interviews with key informants such as cultural experts and artisans, and thematic analysis of data collected through surveys, observations, and focus-group discussions. The research uncovered profound insights into the origins of Jiarong Tibetan embroidery, its cultural symbolism, educational pedagogy, market dynamics, and strategies for sustainable development. Based on these findings, the study suggests collaborative efforts among stakeholders to integrate heritage education, promote cultural literacy, and preserve traditional crafts like Jiarong Tibetan embroidery in the face of modern challenges.
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- 2024
45. Making with Place: Community Artists Theorizing Change
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Charlotte Lombardo and Phyllis Novak
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This article confronts tensions of "risk" and "change" in youth engagement and community arts, towards insights for alternate world-building. We problematize overly instrumental approaches, by examining aesthetic and inductive theories of change arising from "Making With Place," a research creation initiative based in Toronto, Canada. From Spring 2020 to Fall 2022, we engaged diverse young people as artist-researchers in community arts production experiments exploring concepts of place from individual and collective perspectives. We draw here on resulting public artworks, discussions with the artists, and our own field notes to surface the theories of change arising from this work. We identify three emergent metaphors--the garden, the bridge, the margins--and the ways in which they resist dominant discourses in favor of new practices of imagination and repair. We explore how these creative explorations articulate theories of change that refuse forgetting and call forth desire.
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46. Contemporary Educational Approaches to the Literacy and Development of the Dong Grand Songs
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Manliang Tang and Kosit Phaengsoi
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The Dong Grand Songs, renowned for their polyphonic choral arrangements, are a vital cultural heritage of the Dong ethnic group. This study investigates the contemporary educational approaches to the literacy and development of the Dong Grand Songs in Guangxi, China. Employing a qualitative design, the research includes fieldwork, in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. Key informants comprise school administrators, teachers, song teachers, cultural inheritors, students, and community members. The findings reveal that integrating Dong Grand Song courses into primary and secondary school curricula, with support from song teachers and cultural inheritors, effectively enhances musical literacy and preserves this tradition. However, challenges such as youth migration, modern entertainment influences, and the aging population of song masters threaten the continuity of this cultural heritage. The study suggests comprehensive approaches, including economic support for rural areas, increased public awareness, and sustainable cultural programs, are necessary to address these challenges. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and cultural practitioners on preserving intangible cultural heritage and promoting musical literacy through education.
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- 2024
47. Transition Experiences for Freshmen with Disabilities in a Public Research University in the United States
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Shengli Dong, James Harding, Lauren Sakowitz, Alyssa Pokorny, and Paige Shadden
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College students with disabilities continue to experience various challenges in their transition into postsecondary education. However, limited research has focused on their initial transition, despite the significance of its impact on college students with disabilities. This qualitative study examined first-semester transition experiences among freshmen with disabilities at a public research university in the Southeastern United States. Responses (i.e., post-course interviews, course reflections, online discussion boards) from thirteen students of 2018 to 2021 cohorts of the Engage 100 course (an orientation program for freshmen with disabilities) were analyzed through a qualitative analysis approach. The results indicated that college freshmen benefit in their social and academic transition through enrolling in the Engage 100 course. The results highlight the need for disability support services and for college campuses to foster transition success for college students with disabilities.
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- 2024
48. Experiences of Formal and Informal Peer Supporters at a Japanese University
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Yuri Yoshida, Peter Bernick, Sayaka Ogawa, Jun Tayama, Tatsuo Saigo, and Yasumi Suzuki
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Higher education institutions in Japan are increasingly focused on supporting students with developmental disorders, but these individuals still face daunting challenges. Although research has demonstrated the positive effects of peer support on student socialization and academic performance, few studies have examined the perspectives or experiences of peer supporters. In this qualitative study at a medium-sized Japanese national public university, we conducted semi-structured interviews with five students employed by the school to provide formal, structured support, and seven students who provided informal, "natural" support to peers with autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Results indicate that both groups of supporters perceived difficulties and benefits associated with their respective forms of support, and that higher education institutions need to provide more training and education to enhance supporters' understanding of developmental disorders, as well as supervision for students acting as supporters.
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49. The Kids Are Alright: Changing Perceptions for a New Wellbeing
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Ramona Elke
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This work is an Indigenous Métissage weaving together poems, stories, scholarship, and images. It suggests that the distress, educational struggles, changes in traditional educational pathways, and other behaviors of current youth in response to social challenges offer ways out of these crises rather than being symptoms of them. This work offers pathways to learn from the wisdom of distress, and ways to create healing futures for ourselves, the land, waters, ancestors, and All Our Relations.
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- 2024
50. The Manifestation of Mythical Cognition in Toponyms: On the Material of the Turkic Languages
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Sadirova Kulzat Kanievna, Zhazykova Raushan Balgalievna, Yessenova Kalbike Umirbaevna, Sapina Sabira Minataevna, Mirov Mukhtar Orynbasaruly, and Abdirova Sholpan Gaidarovna
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In linguistics, onomastics is the science that studies the history and origin of toponyms, along with their structural aspects. This study aimed to determine the origin of toponyms by comparing their linguistic and ethnocultural, as well as mythical, information. A qualitative research design guided this study. A few toponyms were identified through random sampling method including Yrgyz (Irgiz), Burkanbulak, Esik (Yssyk), Auliesu, Zhaiyk (Ural) and Zher-Su, which were collected from etymological, explanatory and mythological dictionaries and collections of mythical texts. The etymological and component analysis methods were applied to study these names. The criteria to select these toponyms were that all should be names of rivers or hydronyms, since river-water was a mythological symbol (the source of life, death and disorder); and that they should occur not only in one language, but in several related languages. The findings revealed that the archetype of each word conformed to phonetic changes. There were also structural connections between these words. Besides, each word had symbolic connotations. This study would provide useful insights about ethnocultural and mythical information of these words and help in broader understanding of the cultural characteristics.
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- 2024
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