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Improving Teacher Education for Better Indigenous Outcomes - PREEpared – Partnering for Remote Education Experience [Final Report]

The PREEpared – Partnering for Remote Education Experience project (formerly known as Improving Teacher Education for Better Indigenous Outcomes) was an initiative seed-funded by the Department of Education (formerly the Office of Learning and Teaching, OLT) in 2016–2017 and conducted by a project team from Monash University. Data were collected and resources developed in collaboration with a number of teacher educators across Australia who formed the main interview pool, and several members of a diverse expert reference group, whose experience provided a vital, critical reflection on the project’s deliverables. The guiding principle for this project was to respond to the staffing needs of remote Indigenous schools and ensure graduate teachers are well-equipped and expertly prepared to work and teach inclusively within and for diverse geographic communities. The project has responded to this aim by providing a central ‘go to’ website that houses both curriculum and professional experience resources for all initial teacher education providers to access and use.
Sparse Direct Robot Localization Method Based on RGB-D Camera

In order to address the current challenges associated with feature-based RGB-D SLAM, this paper puts forward a novel sparse direct localization algorithm. Contributions of the paper are manifold. Firstly, the proposed algorithm achieves rapid feature-point detection as well as camera pose estimation through a minimization strategy of the photometric error associated with image coupling. Secondly, a computational optimization scheme is put forward for the proposed algorithm such that key-frames are selected adaptively using a spatial domain framework which monitors the robot's motion in real-time, and applies a Nearest Neighbor algorithm towards loop closure detection. Finally, the proposed algorithm achieves robot pose estimation and optimization in real-time using a General Framework for Graph Optimization (g2o) strategy. The performance of the proposed algorithm is verified through live robotic experimental evaluation. The achieved results suggest that the scheme attains significantly high localization accuracies with low RMSE within a range of 25 meters. For scenarios where the camera remains fixed, RMSE reaches up to 1% within a range of 29.6 meters. Furthermore, the proposed scheme achieves localization speeds of up to 45 fps, demonstrating superior real-time capabilities, and addressing computational drawbacks associated with state-of-the-art. Keywords—simultaneous localization and mapping; sparse direct method; keyframe selection; kinect
Psychological and physiological effects of emotion focused training for self-compassion and self-protection

Emotion Focused Training for Self-Compassion and Self-Protection (EFT-SCP) is a novel intervention developed on the basis of the latest findings on self-criticism from Emotion-focused therapy and existing programs designed to cultivate compassion. EFTSCP is designed to encourage participants to cultivate self-compassion and protective anger as a way of reducing selfcriticism. Our goal was to investigate the effect of this group-based intervention on self-criticism, self-protection, and self-compassion. A total of 73 students were assigned to the EFT-SCP intervention (n=19), no-treatment control (n=34) or to an active control group (n=20). The intervention group met weekly for 1.5 hours and were instructed to incorporate EFT-SCP tasks into their daily life for 12 weeks. Whilst the no-treatment group did not undergo an intervention, the active control group completed an adapted expressive writing task once a week. In addition to the assessment of heart rate variability during imagery tasks, participants also completed self-reported measures of self-compassion and self-criticism before and after the intervention. Compared with both control groups, the intervention group showed a significant increase in heart rate variability following EFT-SCP (during self-critical imagery, P=.049; probability of superiority was .63, and during self-compassionate imagery P=.007; probability of superiority was .62, both effect sizes were medium) and significant decreases in selfcriticism (Hated Self P=.017; .34 and Inadequate Self P<.001; .33) and self-uncompassionate responding (P<.001; .39). All three effect sizes were small. Participating in EFT-SCP had a positive effect on psychological and physiological outcomes.
Faculty readiness for digital learning environments: A research on online attendance management systems

Purpose- The purpose of this study is to investigate the readiness of the faculty towards digital learning management tools. Online attendance management systems are investigated as a part of the digitalized education environment. The statistical relations among technology readiness factors and technology acceptance variables are investigated. Methodology- The study adopted a quantitative research method, and the survey is used as the data gathering tool. The survey consisted of items from the Technology Readiness Index (TRI) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Across Turkey, 317 faculty from seven universities participated in the final survey. Findings- The analysis reveals that there is a statistically significant yet weak relationship among technology readiness variables and acceptance of online attendance management systems. In addition, descriptive statistics presents some valuable insight regarding technology readiness situation of the faculty members. Conclusion- Education environments are enhanced with technological tools and supported with online platforms. The most critical point is that the usage of these technological advancements is limited by technology acceptance, and this study reveals that technology readiness is a key component of technology acceptance.
Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR): Displaying Student Success and Work-Readiness

University of Central Oklahoma’s Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR) leverages the LMS to assess coursework and co-curricular, informal learning experiences beyond an A-F grade. Students build their STLR Snapshot to show growth in ﬁve core employability soft-skill areas and display them in a streamlined way to back up their resume. What is the Student Transformative Learning Record? The Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR) is a concept, process, assessment method, and student tool displaying career-readiness developed by the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)--a regional, yet metropolitan located, teaching-focused institution of approximately 16,000 students, located in Edmond, Oklahoma (suburb of Oklahoma City). Transformative Learning (TL) itself is a holistic student development learning theory coined in 1978 by Jack Mezirow of Columbia Teacher’s College. UCO applied TL as university-wide framework to track how a student develops through their time at the university as they move towards becoming a successful, independent, work-ready graduate (or continues on to graduate school) (Mezirow, et. al., 2000; Mezirow & Taylor, 2009). Setting a UCO speciﬁc deﬁnition of Transformative Learning was critical to creating a campus-wide standard to measure students’ growth. At UCO (2015), Transformative Learning: develops In other words, students need to develop skills and values beyond just their expertise in a major ﬁeld of study (e.g. chemistry, modern languages, teacher education, etc.) in order to be successful in the real world. Students need to be prepared to: understand their own motivations and goals; how to relate and work with others; see themselves as part of a larger group around them (within an organization, those living near them, and beyond their own demographic and personal background of experiences); and their role in the environment surrounding them (sustainability questions of the world of which they inhabit/affect, emotional/psychological/healthy organizational eco-systems, or other factors within a
The Determination Model to Use E-Learning

This research aim to examine the factors that influence intention to use e-learning services. This research was conducted at Mercubuanan Universitas . The method of data collection is using primary data from 96 students who ever use e-learning through questionnaires, direct observation of the object under study and literature study by use a sample survey methodology. The data were analyzed by using SPSS 17 software. The result of analysis for this model shows that perceived easy of use and attitude affect the intention to use e-learning. This means that the intention to use e-learning is influenced by the construct perceived ease of use and attitude. The implication of this research is relevant to the management university to consider factor of perceived ease of use and attitude in applying and developing e-learning in the University system. Keywords : E-Learning, intention, attitude, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness. DOI : 10.7176/EJBM/11-21-09 Publication date :July 31 st 2019
Disclosing illness and disability in the workplace

Purpose – This paper seeks to explore what disclosing illness and disability in the workplace means to workers with chronic illness and disabilities. It aims to argue that beginning analysis from the meanings of these workers contributes to a nuanced understanding of their situations; gaining this view requires knowing how individuals define their health as well as their meanings, risks, and dilemmas of disclosing illness and disability; understanding the employee's perspective and actions helps employers to make useful accommodations for illness and disability; and this analysis can offer researchers and managers in international business a starting‐point for making comparisons with worksites across the globe.Design/methodology/approach – The analysis derives from qualitative data in which issues concerning disclosure emerged as a recurring theme, and on studies reported in literatures that illuminate ill and disabled workers' views and experience. The paper draws on material from 185 qualitative intervi.
Stock Marketing Prediction Using Narx Algorithm

Computational technologies have offered faster and efficient solutions to financial sector. In the financial market, the advancements in computational field have been achieved by the use of neural networks and machine learning that delivered a number of financial tools. Thus, in this thesis, we aim to predict the stock index marketing for the “Dow Jones” index by using deep learning algorithms. We propose a model based on an adaptive NARX neural network to predict the closing price of a moderately stable market. In our model, non-linear auto regressive exogenous input model inserts delays into the input as well as the output acting as memory slots thereby raising the accuracy of the prediction. Moreover, Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm has been used for training the network. The accuracy of the model is determined by the mean squared error. We also used LR model, with the same parameters as NARX, to improve the overall accuracy. INDEX WORDS: Artificial intelligence, stock prediction, NARX algorithm, deep learning, financial forecasting. STOCK MARKETING PREDUCTION USING NARX ALGORITHM
Effects of the TutorBright tutoring programme on the reading and mathematics skills of children in foster care: a randomised controlled trial

ABSTRACT We evaluated the effects of TutorBright tutoring on the reading and mathematics skills of children in family foster care, examined several potential moderators of the impact of tutoring, and explored possible ‘spill-over’ effects on the children’s executive functioning and behavioural difficulties and on their caregivers’ level of involvement in schoolwork in the home. The sample consisted of 70 children in care in Ontario, Canada. At the pre-test, the children were aged 5–16 years (M = 10.41, SD = 2.94) and enrolled in school grades 1–11 (M = 5.53, SD = 2.90). Thirty-four children were randomly assigned to tutoring and 36 to a waiting list control condition. Seven subtests from the Woodcock-Johnson III (WJ-III) achievement test served as outcome measures. The tutored children made statistically greater gains than those in the control group on the WJ-III subtests of Reading Fluency, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics Calculation, but not on Word Reading, Spelling, Math Fluency, or Applied Math Problems. Age, executive functioning, caregiver controlling involvement in schoolwork, and self-reported post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms were found to moderate the effectiveness of tutoring. There were no spill-over effects of tutoring. The implications of the results for improving foster children’s reading and mathematics skills were discussed.
Punjabi (Lyallpuri variety)

Punjabi (Western, ISO-639-3 pnb) is an Indo-Aryan language (Indo-European, Indo-Iranian) spoken in Pakistan and India, and in immigrant communities in the UK, Canada, USA, and elsewhere. In terms of number of native speakers, it is ranked 10th among the world’s languages, with more than 100 million speakers (Lewis, Simons & Fennig 2016). Aspects of the phonology of different varieties of Punjabi have been described in Jain (1934), Arun (1961), Gill & Gleason (1962), Singh (1971), Dulai & Koul (1980), Bhatia (1993), Malik (1995), Shackle (2003), and Dhillon (2010). Much of this literature is focused on Eastern varieties, and the phonology of Western Punjabi dialects has received relatively less attention (e.g. Bahri 1962, Baart 2003, 2014).
Perspective on Robotic Assisted Gait Training Devices

Adults with neurological injury (e.g. stroke, spinal cord injury) report that recovery of walking is a primary goal [1]. While many recover at least the ability to perform short distance, household level walking, community level ambulation at even moderate walking speeds is beyond the ability of most of these individual [2]. While the brain is involved in several aspects of gait initiation, termination, responding to environmental perturbations much of walking is controlled and monitored in the spinal cord, specifically in the central pattern generators (CPG). This was demonstrated nearly one half century ago, where early studies of spinal cord injured quadrupeds demonstrated reciprocal locomotion patterns in the absence of direct signals from the brain. Early studies of spinal cord injured cat [3] demonstrated that gait recovery was possible when the effects of gravity were attenuated. Gait recovery in neurologically impaired humans has also been shown using the same paradigms [4]. Good outcomes, as measured by walking speed, distance walked per time (6 minute walk test), and improved cardiac response have been shown in BWSTT trials in persons with stroke [5].
Black Swans in Emerging Markets

Do investors in emerging markets obtain their long-term returns smoothly and steadily over time, or is their long-term performance largely determined by the return of just a few outliers? Are investors likely to successfully predict the best days to be in and out of these markets? The evidence from 16 emerging equity markets and over 110,000 daily returns shows that a few outliers have a massive impact on long-term performance. On average across all 16 markets, missing the best 10 days resulted in portfolios 69.3% less valuable than a passive investment; and avoiding the worst 10 days resulted in portfolios 337.1% more valuable than a passive investment. Given that 10 days represent 0.15% of the days considered in the average market, this evidence strongly suggests that the odds against consistently successful market timing in emerging markets are staggering.
Building a Learning Community through Curriculum

This paper uses mixed methods to document how a new charter school’s curriculum facilitates in the development of a learning community. The study highlights diverse curricular practices that often do not take place in traditional public schools. The school’s philosophy and curriculum, which is based in social justice, provides a unique environment where students have the opportunity to better understand the world around them while simultaneously building relationships with their classmates and teachers. Utilizing a methodological combination of observations, informal and formal interviews, document analysis, and a short survey, the paper provides a rich description of the implementation of a charter school's curriculum steeped in critical pedagogy.
Information flow in group exams

Collaboration is an integral part of science, and as our classrooms become more collaborative, so too can our assessments. Group exam data gives us a new kind of data about how our students relate to each other. Network analysis provides many tools for describing, visualizing, and analyzing student networks. In particular, we have used Directed networks to describe student collaboration, explored relationships between measures of network position on exam performance, and examined what the different micro-structures tell us about the different kinds of collaboration on an exam. Furthermore, we describe trends in these collaborative practices over a semester-long time-scale.
Natural Mentoring Relationships Among Latinx Youth: The Role of Trust and Stressors

Mentoring is one avenue to support Latinx adolescents in their positive development. The current study aimed to (a) identify profiles of Latinx adolescents based on their interpersonal trust of adults, and (b) examine the roles of adult trust and stressors in the development and quality of natural mentoring relationships (NMRs). Participants were 347 Latinx adolescents who were surveyed in their 9th and 10th grades. Using cluster analysis, two adult trust profiles were identified: (a) Higher Trusting and (b) Less Trusting. Analyses demonstrated that there was a significant association between Higher Trust profiles in 9th grade and developing a new NMR and relationship quality in 10th grade. However, there were no significant associations between stressors and the formation or quality of mentoring relationships. Although there are likely other factors that contribute to the development and quality of NMRs, this study provides support that youth trust of adults influences these relationships. DEVELOPING NATURAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS 2
Fandom, Folksonomies and Creativity: the case of the Archive of Our Own

Over recent years Web 2.0 has brought information into the hands of the public, and we are increasingly seeing non-professionals doing sophisticated information tasks not merely for work, research or personal interest, but also for leisure – and even pleasure. This paper looks at an online fanfiction repository, Archive of Our Own (AO3), and investigates the ways that media fans have co-opted new technologies to build a ‘curated folksonomy’ (Bullard 2014), in order to organise the fanworks (fan-created creative works) uploaded by fans to the website. Run by volunteers, the site is a fascinating example of how passion, and even obsession, can bring amateur knowledge workers together collaboratively with users to build an intricate ‘democratic indexing’ system (Hidderley and Rafferty 1997; Rafferty and Hidderley 2007). Through methods of tag analysis and interviews, the paper explores how Archive of Our Own’s curated folksonomy allows fans to make full and creative use of their own original, freeform tags, while also building a highly granular and sophisticated taxonomy which, though highly labour-intensive to maintain, serves the community by maintaining a high degree of accuracy while also preserving the folksonomic properties of freeform tagging. As well as building a functioning taxonomy, through standardising its nomenclature, and facilitating the discoverability of AO3’s collections to its users, these amateur knowledge workers see their domain expertise and knowledge organisation labour as a type of fanwork that ‘gives back to the community’, in lieu of other creative works such as fanfiction and fanart.
Motivaciones y hábitos de actividad física en alumnos universitarios (Motivations and physical activity habits in university students)

El objetivo de este estudio ha sido analizar los hábitos y motivaciones de práctica de actividad física-deportiva del alumnado universitario. En el estudio participó una muestra de 608 universitarios del campus de Santiago de Compostela, seleccionados por muestreo aleatorio estratificado. Para el análisis de datos se establecieron dos grupos (hombres vs. mujeres) y se realizaron comparaciones por medio de los test chi-cuadrado y t de Student, situando el nivel de significación en p < . 05. El 74.35% de los universitarios practicaban algún tipo de actividad físico-deportiva, y el 34.38% de los encuestados afirmó practicar con una frecuencia de tres o más veces por semana. La edad media de abandono de la práctica físico-deportiva se situó en los 18.42 años. Hacer ejercicio físico fue la principal motivación entre los estudiantes que practicaban alguna actividad física o deportiva. El motivo más señalado para el abandono de la actividad física fue la falta de tiempo para estudiar.Abstract. The aim of this study was to analyze habits and motivation towards practicing physical-sports activities among university students. A sample of 608 university students from the Santiago de Compostela campus, selected by stratified random sampling, participated in the study. For data analysis, two groups (men vs. women) were established and comparisons were made by means of the chi-square and t-tests of Student, placing the level of significance at p < . 05. Results display that 74.35% of college students practiced some type of physical-sports activities, and 34.38% of respondents claimed that they practiced three or more times per week. The average age of abandonment of physical-sports practice was 18.42 years old. Physical exercise was the main motivation among students who practiced some physical or sports activities. The most important reason for abandoning physical activity was the lack of time for studying.
Ley de la Vida: Latina/o Immigrant Parents Experience of Their Children’s Transition to Higher Education

ABSTRACT Using an emerging model of family engagement in higher education and the concept of parental role construction as a framework, this study presents the Ley de la Vida (Law of Life) process to explore how Latina/o immigrant parents experience their children’s transition to higher education. Centered on the experiences of 15 parents of first-generation Latina/o students, the study illuminates how parental experiences of their children’s transition and new learning ultimately shape their supportive behaviors. Findings suggest that parents interact with colleges and universities both directly and indirectly—as their children transition to a college context, their own identities as parents transition and they re-construct their parental roles. This transition is conflicting for parents—while they are extremely proud of their children for going to college, they also experience frustration, sadness, and depression. Findings have important implications for the potential of institutions and families to work together to improve the academic outcomes of first-generation Latina/o undergraduate students.