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El planeamiento estratégico aplicado al desarrollo del turismo. Algunas reflexiones sobre los planes turísticos provinciales de Argentina
Authors: Toselli Claudia
Published: March 2016

La finalidad de este artículo es presentar algunos resultados que surgen en el marco del proyecto de investigación “La planificación estratégica como instrumento para el desarrollo local. Su aplicación en el campo del turismo en Argentina (periodo 2003-2013)”. El recorte del periodo de estudio se ha seleccionado a partir del año en que se iniciaron en el país una serie de políticas públicas que promueven el turismo como un sector dinamizador de la economía, generador de riqueza y de bienestar individual y colectivo. En la primera parte del trabajo se profundiza en la importancia de la planificación estratégica como instrumento para el desarrollo del turismo. Luego se realiza un recuento sobre algunos hitos que han incidido en el planeamiento del turismo en el ámbito nacional, y sobre esta base se procede a realizar un relevamiento de los planes de turismo provinciales desarrollados en el periodo de estudio. Dicho relevamiento se basó en una revisión de fuentes primarias y secundarias. Finalmente, se presenta un análisis de dichos planes a partir del método de los “interrogantes fundamentales” (Fundación DEMUCA, 2009), en el que, siguiendo una serie de preguntas, se realiza un estudio comparativo de estos.
Seudoturismo: El turista y sus falsas prácticas durante el ejercicio de la actividad turística
Authors: Tribiño Luisa Fernanda
Published: March 2016

Este documento tiene por objetivo generar una reflexión en torno al turista y sus motivaciones para realizar sus prácticas turísticas en determinados enclaves para el ocio y el turismo, donde las condiciones de los seres humanos presentan desequilibrios en términos de necesidades básicas insatisfechas y dignidad humana. La presente investigación se realiza con un enfoque cualitativo e inductivo; a partir de la revisión de un enclave turístico localizado en el Parque Nacional Natural Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo (Colombia) y de una revisión conceptual, se comienza a construir una hipótesis, la cual abre nuevos espacios de reflexión y discusión acerca de lo que se podría denominar seudoturismo o turismo falso en relación con una perspectiva social del turismo, las motivaciones de visita y la ausencia de reciprocidad y espacios de construcción en comunidad.
Digital Assignments: The Importance Of Pedagogical Context
Authors: Christoffersen S. , Granitz E.
Published: March 2016

We assess students appreciation and use of various tools designed to extend effective learning beyond the classroom. For a given tool, results vary depending upon the overall pedagogical approach of the course.
Practicing What We Teach, Teaching What Theyll Practice: Developing Reflective Practitioners Through A Capstone Business Course
Authors: Grinnell James , Muise Cristina , Litvin Deborah
Published: March 2016

Business education is failing to prepare undergraduates for success in the 21st century workplace. In this paper we contribute one example of a course specifically designed to confront and close this gap between what we know and what we do as business educators. Our example is an innovative, student-centered, senior-level capstone course developed at the Girard School of Business and International Commerce at Merrimack College. To develop the course, Strategic Analysis and Decision Making, faculty drew from the time-tested pedagogical traditions of Oxford Universitys tutorial system as well as from the recent movement toward a pedagogy of peer-assisted learning. They conceived and implemented the course as a structure within which studentsas individuals and as team membersformulate appropriate questions for themselves in order to rise to the challenges they face during each weekly seminar with their faculty.
Using Information Technology In Teaching Of Business Statistics In Nigeria Business School
Authors: Hamadu Dallah , Adeleke Ismaila , Ehie Ike
Published: March 2016

This paper discusses the use of Microsoft Excel software in the teaching of statistics in the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Problems associated with existing traditional methods are identified and a novel pedagogy using Excel is proposed. The advantages of using this software over other specialized statistical packages (SPSS, Minitab or Stata) are simplicity, universality, accessibility, increased acquisition of skills, and, more importantly, reduced cost for students and instructors alike particularly for those in developing economies. Several examples are introduced to illustrate the use of Excel in teaching statistics in a business school. Moreover, this proposition is partially motivated by an intervention program funded by the USAID that resulted in the acquisition of information and communication technology (ICT) laboratories.
The Effect Of International Financial Reporting Standards Convergence On U. S. Accounting Curriculum
Authors: Bates Homer L. , Waldrup Bobby E. , Shea Vincent
Published: March 2016

Major changes are coming to U.S. financial accounting and accounting education as U. S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and international financial reporting standards (IFRS) converge within the next few years. In 2008, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a proposed road map for the potential convergence of U. S. companies to IFRS beginning with large filers for fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2014. On February 24, 2010, the SEC issued a new timeline which would require IFRS for U.S. reporting in 2015 or 2016 at the earliest (Derstine and Bremser, 2010). Obviously, this change to IFRS requires an adjustment in U. S. accounting education. The primary purpose of this paper is to examine the current state of accounting curricula and IFRS. An examination was made of both required and elective international accounting courses offered to students in the top 20 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. These programs were identified by the Public Accounting Report in its October 31, 2009 issue. It was conjectured that the top programs would take the lead in IFRS education. The universities online websites and catalogues were examined for program requirements and course titles. The results show a paucity of accounting coursework related to international accounting and IFRS.
Attracting Economics Majors
Authors: Okoye Ifeakandu
Published: March 2016

A disturbing concern that has been expressed by academic economists is the low interest in economics as a major, as evidenced by the declining enrollment in most of the economics departments in American colleges and universities. Though some college and university economics departments are experiencing or had experienced a decline in their majors enrollment, others, in fact, have experienced an increase. The main purpose of this paper is to suggest innovative actions that economics departments experiencing declining enrollment can take in an effort to reverse the trend. The ideas presented in this paper can also benefit economics departments that have not experienced a decline in enrollment.
Educational And Financial Impact Of Technology On Workforce Development
Authors: Carruth Paul J. , Carruth Ann K.
Published: March 2016

In the current evolving economic environment, developing and implementing an effective workforce to improve the skills and capability of employees are seen as central to improving individual and organizational performance and competitiveness. The availability of online education in universities as well as the work place has significantly increased during the past decade. This paper summarizes and addresses the current research, trends and future prospects of e-learning as it relates to the awarding of higher educational degrees and private sector workforce development.
Remedying Misdemeanors At South African Higher Education And Training Institutions
Authors: Lumadirry JeMutendwahothe Walter
Published: March 2016

In 2004 South Africa embarked on a mission of reforming its higher education system, merging and incorporating small universities into larger institutions, and renaming all higher education institutions university. The democratic country’s universities and technikons, which were incorporated with others and thus no longer exist, will be mentioned in this study. There are also a large number of institutions in South Africa, some are local campuses of foreign universities, some conduct classes for students who write their examinations at the distance education University of South Africa and some offer unaccredited or non accredited diplomas. Public universities in South Africa are divided into three types; traditional universities, which offer theoretically oriented university degrees; universities of technology, which offer practically-oriented diplomas and degrees in technical fields; and comprehensive universities, which offer a combination of both types of qualifications. Disciplinary problems at universities interfere with the educational process and place a burden on Management and academics. Misdemeanours have long been linked to negative outcomes for students, such as course failure and dropping out of universities. University senior management team is interested in keeping the institution safe and maintaining positive environment conducive to learning. To accomplish this mission, universities employ a range of policies and approaches to managing student behaviour, including positive behaviour support, exclusion, suspension and expulsions. Research was conducted in three types of South African universities. Management of each type of university was interviewed. From each type of university, three institutions were randomly selected. This left the researcher with a total of 9 universities out of 23. Responses from management of various institutions were related.
Effecting Consistency Across Curriculum: A Case Study
Authors: Devasagayam P. Raj , Mahaffey Thomas R.
Published: March 2016

Continuous quality improvement is the clarion call across all business schools which is driving the emphasis on assessing the attainment of learning outcomes. An issue that deems special attention in assurance of learning outcomes is related to consistency across courses and, more specifically, across multiple sections of the same course taught by different professors.  This paper is intended to accomplish the two objectives.  First, identify and discuss the situational factors that are driving the need for improving quality through assessment.  The expectations of students and parents, employers and graduate programs, accrediting organizations, and faculty are examined in this situational assessment.  Second, a review of the process utilized by the School of Business at a small, private, liberal arts college to address consistency issues that adversely impact quality improvement is provided.  This process, still in the early stages of evolution, has had a significant impact on the culture of the institution as it strives to meet AACSB requirements. The process described in this paper has been utilized to address concerns and fears of faculty, and has resulted in improvements in consistency among courses in the curriculum.  Concluding remarks provide general recommendations that can be used by our peers who aspire to travel down the same path of using assessment data to improve quality.
The Crisis Of Methamphetamine And Its Management: Preparation, Participation, And Prevention
Authors: Cunniff Judith , Cunniff Daniel T. , Kay Kenneth D.
Published: March 2016

There is a drug crisis in the United States that is growing at an alarming rate. Its participants work in our businesses, government agencies, and schools. California leads the nation in drug use and until recently, Fresno County was the leader in methamphetamine production. This drug crisis is having a paralyzing effect causing loss of income, dysfunctional families, poverty, child abuse, increase in crime and death. California’s Governor Schwarzenegger has supported various preventative initiatives and eradicating measures; however, the methamphetamine problem is well entrenched and keeps appearing in unsuspecting areas. This paper addressed how and where methamphetamine is produced, who participates in its use, ethical issues and decision making, and how we may prevent it from spreading.
Topic: P-16: Strengthening Pre-Kindergarten Through College Programs
Authors: Chapey Geraldine D. , Chapey Geraldine M.
Published: March 2016

The New York State Regents Action Plan dramatically changes educational reform initiatives by requiring districts to sign a written contract specifying criteria for program, performance and fiscal accountability.  Districts are required at the end of the school year to provide a written explanation as to whether or not the goals were achieved.  On Wednesday, December 13, 2007, the New York State Board of Regents announced its support for P-16 action plans – to improve student achievement initiatives and college readiness and completion programs.
Developing An Undergraduate Student Research Conference In Business: A Model
Authors: Buff Cheryl L. , Devasagayam Raj
Published: March 2016

AACSB accreditation, a student-centered mission statement, and the continuous quality improvement that most educators engage in have resulted in an increase in student research projects.  This presented an opportunity to develop a venue for students to showcase their research.  The paper describes a model for a student research conference in business that has resulted in increased student engagement and an increase in student-faculty research collaboration.
Student Perceptions Of And Preferences For A Short Overseas Study Tour
Authors: Evans Joel , Finch Janel , Toncar Mark F. , Reid Jane S.
Published: March 2016

Business programs and colleges of business have responded to calls from both AACSB and industry with many different methods of internationalizing business curricula.  One increasingly popular method of exposing business students to international issues is the short study tour.  This research investigates student perceptions of and preference for, different aspects of a short study tour.  Students at a medium-sized metropolitan university in the Midwest were asked to complete a survey.  Results suggest that for the students involved in this research, cost is the most important criteria, followed by the country or countries in which the tour will take place.  Students recognize the value of short study tours, and seem prepared to pay a reasonable price for the appropriate experience.  The paper concludes with a discussion of the value of study tours to developed versus emerging market countries.
Expanding Marketing Principles For The Sale Of Higher Education
Authors: Rudd Denis , Mills Richard
Published: March 2016

This paper will develop and explain a conceptual framework for the use of business industry marketing techniques within the higher educational spectrum. This framework will demonstrate how sound marketing management can help higher education increase its effectiveness and improve student interest, as well as encourage the development of managerial skills that will lead to better operational efficiency.  The material will be presented in a detailed, specific, and practical manner that can be utilized by educational administrators.  There are many benefits in the utilization of the marketing concept for higher education.  Marketing can lead to a better understanding of your customer (student), a more efficient use of money geared specifically towards your target market, a better understanding of where your college or university stands relative to your competitors. Marketing can also help create a more effective use of your human resources and an increased awareness of marketing trends.  Marketing, specifically targeted towards the student using the nine p’s and taking into account the differences between marketing for higher education and marketing for products, may result in improved student interest towards the marketed university or college, which may result in higher enrollment
Collision Of Epistemological Frameworks: Religion And Social Sciences Unshared Understanding Of Ethics
Authors: Firmin Michael W.
Published: March 2016

Religious scholars and social science experts frequently differ and sometimes clash when writing and discussing issues of ethics. Sometimes unshared understandings on fundamental world-view issues is the etiology for these differences.  Differences in defining truth, whether philosophically or empirically, often is at the root etiology in these differences.  Practical suggestions are offered in order to help scholars of religion and the social sciences better to communicate and collaborate in professional and scholarly milieus.
Ten Things Faculty Should Know Before Stepping Into Administration
Authors: Settoon Randy , Juban Rusty , Budden Michael C.
Published: March 2016

Every year professors leave the ranks of the faculty and become members of the administration.  Yes, even jaded faculty sometimes become members of the administration and have to pursue charges and challenges previously unrecognized or unfathomed.  It is to these individuals the authors have prepared a list of ten items they feel all potential college and university administrators should be aware of before making the commitment. These items should not be construed to be a roadblock, but rather advance notice that the life of an administrator is very different from that of faculty member.
An Empirical Analysis Of Student Satisfaction Influential Factors In Online Learning
Authors: Payne Alina , Hamzaee Reza G.
Published: March 2016

There exists the need to better understand the effectiveness of online education.  In recent years, academic institutions (of higher education) have increased the number of online courses offered to students.  The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that are most influential in determining student satisfaction of overall course effectiveness and overall instructor effectiveness in online higher education.  The main research question is: What factors influence student satisfaction of overall course effectiveness and instructional effectiveness?  Through an application of step-wise regression procedure, hypotheses will be tested to determine any influential factors for students’ satisfaction with course and instructional effectiveness. The data source will be online course evaluation results at colleges in the state of Connecticut.  The results of the study will allow higher education administrators and instructors to make more effective decisions regarding online students, online course offerings, the distribution of funds within online education. Furthermore, the results will allow instructors to more effectively manage online courses, and allow students to increase personal effectiveness with respect to the online learning process.
A Study On The Equity Of Higher Education In Punjab In Context Of Equal Opportunities In Higher Education
Authors: Maqbool Sara
Published: March 2016

Higher education is central to the development of a country. Without it, countries are bound to lag behind others in the race for development. Without human resources development and institution building, a nation cannot dream of progress and prosperity. The investment in higher education does not go unrecorded and its neglect does not get ignored. The policies of the Government are placing greater stress on upgrading the skills of the vast resources of human capital in the country through measures promoting access to education, with a focus on enhancing the knowledge distribution power of the economy through collaborative network and the diffusion of technology, and providing the enabling conditions for change in the science system to maximize the benefits of technology.The objective of the study was to investigate the extent of equal opportunities in higher education in Punjab.The study was descriptive and survey type. The study was delimited to the higher education institutions of Punjab. The population included 18 public universities in Punjab. A random sampling technique was applied for selection of sample. Ten public sector universities were randomly selected for the above population. Ten teachers (5 male and 5 female) and 20 students (10 male and 10 female) were further selected from the sample universities.Data were collected through questionnaires developed with the help of experts. Data collected were tabulated, analyzed using the Likert’s five-point scale and chi-square. After drawing the conclusions, some workable recommendations were made for the improvement of higher education, bringing equity and access in higher education. The following conclusions were drawn from responses. (1) The concept of gender bias is prevailing in the developing countries of the world. (2) The study showed that there is indifferent attitude of teachers towards male and female students.(3) It was also found that the behaviour of the teachers was indifferent to rural and urban students. It creates region differences to breed. (4) The results showed that girls are not preferred to boys in selection of technical or scientific subjects. (5) The majority of the respondents pointed out those admission criteria effects the students with average grade to get enrolled in higher education. (6) Age restrictions keep the students with genuine problems away from higher education.The following recommendations were made on the basis of conclusions: (1)The authorities must assure that fair access to higher education is provided without gender bias.(2) There should be establishment of public universities in rural areas to promote equity region wise. (3)There should be equal opportunities for girls in selection of the subjects of their own choice. (4) Teachers should be trained in a way that student belonging to any group or sex have equal behaviour of teachers.(5) Admission criteria must have some relaxation for deprived students.(6) There should be an alternate way in the selection of medium of instruction.
The Ethics Of Setting Course Expectations To Manipulate Student Evaluations Of Teaching Effectiveness In Higher Education: An Examination Of The Ethical Dilemmas Created By The Use Of SETEs And A Proposal For Further Study And Analysis
Authors: Neal Catherine S. , Elliott Teressa
Published: March 2016

Because student evaluations of teaching effectiveness (SETEs) are an important and widely used tool used in the evaluation and reward systems for faculty members in higher education, a discussion and analysis of the ethical problems that may arise as a result of the conflict created by expectations of performance is provided.  This discussion specifically focuses on ethical issues related to setting course expectations and attendance policies to manipulate students’ perceptions of course rigor and the overall evaluation of the course and the instructor.
Living The Dream In An Erudite World: Writing As If Ones Career Depends On It
Authors: Budden Michael Craig
Published: March 2016

In academia, the old maxim, “publish or perish” sends chills down the back of many.  Junior faculty members, especially, are rightfully concerned a lack of publications may inhibit their professional growth and, more importantly, their professional survival.  Thus, for many, if not most, of those who pursue an academic life, publishing is a necessary and important part of the job.  This article provides advice on beginning and maximizing writing and publishing efforts from an experienced editor and reviewer.
A Study In Relationship Orientation And Prioritization Of Alumni Association Preferences With College Seniors In Higher Education
Authors: Khanfar Nile M. , Swaidan Ziad , Mujtaba Bahaudin G.
Published: March 2016

Higher education institutions need to create a relationship with their alumni; however, often this outreach is done without adequate data on which to base decisions.  To gain a better understanding of what activities future alumni may regard as both important and enjoyable for their participation as alumni, a survey of current senior-status undergraduate students of a medium-sized public southern university was conducted. The research consisted of an exploratory questionnaire with 108 senior-level students who participated in the survey.  The survey consisted of information collected regarding their attitudes towards what the priorities of the university’s alumni association should be and personal recommendation of the university to their friends and relatives.  The survey’s findings help identify the needs and preferences of those who are soon to be alumni, and point to a number of areas that can be pursued further in an attempt to improve the relationship between the university and its alumni.
Faculty Presence Promotes Quality Of Education In The Online Asynchronous Classroom
Authors: O’Reilly Kimberly
Published: March 2016

As online education continues to thrive, as indicated by increased acceptance and growing enrollment numbers, schools must strive to provide high quality educational opportunities to their students. Interaction within the classroom is one method of instruction that has been accepted in traditional settings and should be utilized within online classrooms as well. A review of the literature that addresses how interaction creates presence within the online environment will help to establish how interaction creates presence and will describe what tools faculty should utilize and the types of presence for which faculty should strive and why.
An Investigation Into Nigerian Teachers Knowledge Of Primary Science Curriculum Content And Involvement In Practical Activities: Implications For The UBE Scheme
Authors: Ogunleye Ayodele. O.
Published: March 2016

The study was designed to find out the extent of Nigerian teachers’ knowledge of primary science curriculum content and their involvement in the participation of their pupils in science activities. Furthermore, the study sought to find out teachers ranking of primary science objectives. The subjects were 60 primary school teachers randomly selected from both urban and rural primary schools in Lagos State. A questionnaire constructed by the researcher, whose coefficient of internal validity was 0.85, was used for data collection. The findings of the study show that a significant proportion of primary school teachers experience difficulty in teaching many of the topics of the primary science curriculum. Further findings of the study were discussed with regards to qualification, Sex and experiences of teachers. The implications of these findings for the Nigeria Universal Basic Education (UBE) scheme were also highlighted.
How to Select An Online Program
Authors: Beck Allan
Published: March 2016

It seems that prospective students, in pursuit of tools that make them good candidates for advancement in their current professions, are looking at online learning opportunities and a viable and acceptable option to traditional onground education. Colleges, universities and other teaching outlets are recognizing the problems with committed, busy working adults, and they are offering alternative venues by which students can earn credit and ultimately, a degree. Many students come to these classes unprepared for what lies ahead. This paper will address the shortcomings, and recommend avenues to success.
Social Responsibility For Faculty: An Example Of Faculty InvolvementPart I
Authors: McLaughlin J. Patrick , Baker, Jr. John W.
Published: March 2016

Social responsibility is a concept often used to describe how large corporations, or even small businesses, should “give back” something to the communities that they serve.  We feel the same is true when it comes to faculty members.  Oftentimes, the greatest expertise in a given subject area in a community is housed within the confines of the faculty members of the local college or university and such knowledge and expertise can be shared in a plethora of venues as part of the “service” component of their annual evaluation.  Our paper sets forth an example of such faculty involvement in an attempt to improve the decision-making of our incoming students and, as a result, the overall community by providing a presentation to our Freshman Seminar courses on the legal ramifications of poor decision-making as they begin to manage their newfound freedom of choices.  In our paper, we point out the pedagological system that we use to emphasize the importance of making the right choices for now, which will clearly have a direct effect upon their future.
Using A 360-Degree Appraisal Approach To Re-Design Advising Programs
Authors: Maples Glenn , Harris Ms. Bette , Greco Ms. Anna M.
Published: March 2016

Over the past 30 years, researchers have repeatedly demonstrated the need to improve academic advising.  Nonetheless, at many Universities academic advising remains a neglected endeavor—poorly measured, managed and rewarded.  This paper considers the implementation of an academic advising program which parallels the 360-Degree feedback approach drawn from the Human Resources Management discipline.  The details of the program are outlined and preliminary results of the program, which literally transformed academic advising at our institution, are discussed.
Burnout Among English Language Teachers In Malaysia
Authors: Mukundan Jayakaran , Khandehroo Koroush
Published: March 2016

The phenomenon of burnout has always been under scrutiny, especially with reference to the teachers and their demographics. This study has deliberately focused on the English teachers’ burnout and its relation with their demographics of age and workload in Malaysia. The findings showed that burnout is evident at high levels in all dimensions. In addition, some age and workload categories demonstrated significant relations with emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment. The findings would help school administrators consider such factors as important in the effectiveness of English teachers.
Use Of Train-The-Trainer Sensorimotor Group Experience (TTSMGE) To Promote Functional Motor Skill Development In An Urban US Preschool Environment
Authors: Zipp Genevieve Pinto , Olson Valerie
Published: March 2016

As the demand for services from therapists in the educational environment continues to grow, both physical and occupational therapists seek innovative and effective ways to meet the identified needs of the child and school environment. Train-the-trainer model of service delivery can be used to meet the needs of both the therapist and the preschool educator in aligning the academic curriculum with age appropriate sensory motor activities. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the results obtained from a pilot survey given to school personnel in an urban preschool setting who participated in a Train-the -trainer model of service delivery.
Does College Education Pay? Evidence From The NLSY-79 Data
Authors: Afxentiou Diamando , Kutasovic Paul
Published: March 2016

This study examines if the college wage premium favoring college graduates still exists. The NLSY-79 data is employed. The sample includes individuals who received their high school degree and college degree in 1980 and 1981. These individuals were followed until the year 2004. A cross sectional regression model was estimated for the years 1982, 1994, and 2004 and found that education, occupation, and gender were the primary determinants of wages. The income gap between college educated workers and high school educated workers has widen over time. Most interestingly, it is the stagnation of high school educated workers that accounts for the gap.
The Potential To Learn: Pre-Service Teachers Proposed Use Of Instructional Strategies For Students With A Learning Disability
Authors: Woodcock Stuart , Vialle Wilma
Published: March 2016

Over recent years, moves toward the inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms has brought about increasing attention to the way general education teachers perceive these students. Commensurate with this has been a growing interest in what may constitute educational success for children with special needs in mainstream classrooms, plus the ability of general education teachers to provide effective and appropriate instruction for them. It is known that teachers form beliefs about the process of teaching during their pre-service training and also that once a belief has been held for a long time, it becomes extremely difficult to change (Bandura, 1977, and Liljedahl, 2005). With learning disabilities being one of the most common disabilities in the classroom (Clark, 1997, and Clark & Artiles, 2000), it was considered that the need to further explore pre-service teachers’ perceived use of instructional strategies in relation to students who have what is termed learning disabilities, is indeed critical. This study looked at the instructional strategies Australian pre-service teachers reported they would use for students with a learning disability compared to students without a learning disability. The findings show that pre-service teachers favour more direct teacher-centred instructional strategies for students with a learning disability and more learner-centred instructional strategies for students without a learning disability. The greatest discrepancy in strategy use between the two groups of students was the higher cognitive level instructional strategies within a learner-centred environment. Pre-service teachers would use these strategies more frequently with students who do not have a learning disability. Implications for future practice and recommendations for future research are presented.
Form Over Substance: Learning Objectives In The Business Core
Authors: Stokes Leonard , Rosetti Joseph L. , King Michelle
Published: March 2016

While members of the business faculty community have been advocating active learning in the classroom, it appears that textbooks encourage learning from a passive perspective.  A review of learning objectives from 16 textbooks used in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Finance, and Marketing demonstrates a focus on basically the same set of primary verbs at a low cognitive level. These low cognitive level verbs differ in substance from the expectations contained in the end-of-the-chapter materials.  In a world of assessment, the authors are concerned that the textbook learning objectives seem to focus on the form of technical content and not the substance of student learning.
An Innovative Approach To Faculty Coaching
Authors: Dana Heather , Havens Brandy , Hochanadel Cathy , Phillips JoDee
Published: March 2016

As online education has grown rapidly, colleges and universities have developed various approaches to effectively evaluating and coaching faculty.  Faculty performance is central to student success and faculty need feedback that is consistent, constructive and illustrative.  Through the use of screen recording technology, academic department chairs can record a visual, clear walk- through of an online class while providing constructive, audio feedback to the instructor. This technology in and of itself is simple and straightforward to use, and can be archived for future reference in the event that an academic department chairs and/or administrator would need documentation regarding the performance of a faculty member.  In 2009, the School of Business and Management at an online university began using Jing/Screen cast recording to provide faculty feedback.  The response from faculty has been overwhelmingly positive.  Faculty have expressed that combining the use of visual and audio feedback results in straightforward expectations  in meeting teaching requirements and a better understanding of teaching requirements. This has proven to be an efficient and effective way of providing not only positive feedback but also constructive criticism, which has resulted in faculty taking actions to improve their teaching performance.  This tool has worked well for this online university but the application could be equally effective in managing fewer faculty members.  Faculties have been able to gain an immediate understanding of what they are proficient in and where they can improve. They have provided such feedback as, “I am in awe of the technology!  This is so very user friendly, and it is such an efficient and effective way to get your message across to me.”  The introduction and use of this technology, audio and visual feedback, has created a community of improved understanding of University requirements and classroom expectations while establishing a better relationship and more open line of communication between academic department chairs and remote adjunct faculty.
Collaborative Team Testing To Support Individual Learning: Can Teamwork Motivate Learning?
Authors: Stelzer Leigh , Coll-Reilly Joan
Published: March 2016

A challenge in the contemporary classroom is that many students do not prepare for class. While technology is a boon in the classroom it can often be an apathy-fostering distraction. To encourage greater student preparation a course was designed with 4 quizzes to be taken first as individuals and then as members of predetermined teams. We reasoned that students knowing they would be quizzed on the chapter material would be motivated to prepare for the quiz on the assigned day. It was hypothesized that team spirit would lead students to higher levels of performance. We reasoned that students, believing other members of the team were depending on them, would be motivated to prepare for the quiz. While a majority showed no improvement, a minority who expressed team spirit did show gains.
Collaborative Approach: The Self-Study Process And Writing The Report
Authors: Hilliard Ann , Taylor Winona
Published: March 2016

When conducting a self-study within an educational organization, there should be a collaborative effort by members of the organization regarding the process and writing the report.  In order to create a culture of self-study and to make the process clear to all stakeholders (faculty, staff, students leaders, administrators and support partners), there should be frequency in evaluation and assessing the progress of the organization. The self-study should be conducted for “self” and to prepare for the accreditation association’s visit every five years generally. The major purpose of the self-study is not only to comply with wishes of the accreditation association’s standards, but to comprehensively evaluate how the stakeholders or educators are doing within the organization. The self-study should show how the educational organization has evolved and improved its services and commitment over the past several years by addressing strengths and areas recommended for improvement. In preparation for articulation for the growth of the organization, each department within the organization should have in place a common formatted template for writing up the self-study report based on the standards set by the accrediting agency.  The standards stated/written by the accrediting agency will help to guide the writing process.  In essence, the template will help the writing groups to know who, what, when, where, and why to address needed information.  These group writers should know how to address information needed in a precise manner and to the point when writing the report.  The writing groups should use information, materials and resources that the educational organization already has on hand to write the report.  The available and use of data within the organization should be collected and analyzed by groups and committees of individuals, with expertise, to be shared with others and write the self-study report.  All written information for the self-study report should be supported by evidence of physical and electronic documents for review by stakeholders and the visiting accreditation association team.  When writing the self-study report in preparation for the accreditation association visit, this is the general format to follow:  introduction, degree programs and objectives, general education, resources/materials, outcome assessment, specific recommendation for improvement, a comprehensive look at graduate programs, summary evaluation and optional information about success stories i.e. using photos or graphics.
Transgender Discrimination And The Law
Authors: Trotter Richard
Published: March 2016

An emerging area of law is developing regarding sex/gender identity discrimination, also referred to as transgender discrimination, as distinguished from discrimination based on sexual orientation.  A transgendered individual is defined as “a person who has a gender-identity disorder which is a persistent discomfort about one’s assigned sex or a sense of belonging to the other sex.’  While Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or it amendments do not provide protection from discrimination for individuals based on sexual orientation, transgender, or transvestites, there are a growing number of state, cities, and counties with transgender explicit non-discrimination laws.  In addition to the above private employers, colleges and universities and collective bargaining agreements prohibit discrimination against transgendered people.  While Title VII does not protect transgendered people, some federal courts have broadly interpreted Title VII’s prohibitation against sex discrimination as including transgendered people on the basis  of the concept of “sex stereotyping” as a form of sex discrimination protected by Title VII.  Additionally, the state courts of Massachusetts and New Jersey have held that transsexual people are protected under state disability laws.  Human Resource Managers need to be sensitive to issues that can arise as a result of an employee making a sex change transition with respect to the following: 1) bathroom and dressing room usage; 2) dress codes; 3) identification and records changes; and (4) health benefits.  Additionally, the transgendered employee, supervisory management and coworkers each have responsibilities to see that the transgendered transition is done respecting the rights of all concerned.  As to the future, legal status of transgendered employees, transgender advocates should seek to change the existing laws; and if the existing law has sexual orientation protection, these laws should be written in such a way as to expressly include transgendered individuals.  Additionally, transgender advocates should seek the voluntary cooperation of employers.
Effect Of The Problem-Solving Approach On Academic Achievement Of Students In Mathematics At The Secondary Level
Authors: Perveen Kousar
Published: March 2016

This study sought to determine the effect of the problem-solving approach on academic achievement of students in mathematics at the secondary level. The secondary school students studying mathematics constituted the population of this study. The students of 10th class of Government Pakistan Girls High School Rawalpindi were selected as a sample for the study. Sample size consisted of 48 students who were equally divided into an experimental group and a control group on the basis of pre-test. Treatment of the planned problem-solving approach is the guideline of Sherreen (2006) and Polya’s (1945) heuristic steps of the problem-solving approach. After the treatment, post-test was used to see the effects of the treatment. A two-tailed t-test was used to analyze the data, which revealed that both the experimental and control groups were almost equal in mathematics base at the beginning of the experiment. The experimental group outscored the control group significantly on the post-test.
Reducing The Risk Of ACL Injury In Female Athletes
Authors: McDaniel Larry W. , Rasche Adrienna , Gaudet Laura , Jackson Allen
Published: March 2016

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is located behind the kneecap (patella) and connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). Stabilizing the knee joint is the primary responsibility of the ACL. Injuries that affect the ACL are three to five times more common in females than males. This is a result of anatomical, biomechanical, strength, and hormonal differences. The probability of potentially devastating tears to the ACL may be reduced in female athletes by an alternative warm-up program that focuses on muscle flexibility, strength, motor skill, and balance enhancement. Once the ACL has been torn, it becomes impossible to reattach or stitch the ligament back together.  The blood supply in this area of the body is diminished and the tissue becomes nonviable. Reconstruction of the ACL involves attaching the ligament to another tendon from the hamstring, just below the knee. Although reconstruction and treatment of ACL injuries are available, much unnecessary pain, money, and time may be wasted during these procedures. It is important to be aware of the prevention methods available to reduce the possibility of potentially devastating tears to the ACL. These prevention methods include proper warm-up and avoiding activities that cause pain. Other preventive measures include incorporating balance exercises along with stretching and strengthening muscles near the ACL. Appropriate rest and recovery time are other important factors that may prevent ACL injuries. Quality footwear, strapping, or taping may provide an additional level of support to the knee joint and ACL.
Notes On Accounting Capstone Course Design: Contemporary Issues Versus Case Analysis Enhances Student Interest And Learning
Authors: Ehoff, Jr. Clemense
Published: March 2016

This paper presents how the Internet can be used to bring contemporary issues into the accounting capstone course to enhance student interest and learning.  While existing cases have been reviewed and structured, they focus on issues that may not be at the forefront of the items currently under examination and/or debate by the accounting profession.  Based on course development and delivery experience at a major Eastern University, the benefits and drawbacks of using the Internet to select contemporary accounting issues are presented and compared to existing research findings as a basis for future study.   While the focus of this paper is on accounting capstone courses, the concepts and techniques presented can be applied to capstone courses in other disciplines.
Teaching Positive Networking For Life-long Impact
Authors: Addams Lon , Woodbury Denise , Addams Lindsey
Published: March 2016

As college communication instructors, we could further assist students by teaching the value of positive networking.  This article provides (1) a foundation for positive networking and (2) several successful ways in which students can begin building a strong long-lasting network of professional relationships during the semester…and for their entire careers.