bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
YouTube For Two: Online Video Resources In A Student-Centered, Task-Based ESL/EFL Environment
Authors: Hamilton Robert
Published: March 2016

Online technology and streaming video have the potential to generate tremendous interest and motivation in ESL/EFL students.  Unfortunately, as the basis for a task-based language teaching (TBLT) program, such technology often places students in a passive position and limits inter-student communication.  This paper describes a successful TBLT course at Tokyo’s Meiji University, and explores some of the methodology for exploiting the motivational potential of streaming video sites, while ensuring that students use the target language both productively and receptively.
Preparing Culturally Diverse Special Education Faculty: Challenges And Solutions
Authors: Peterson Patricia , Showalter Stephen
Published: March 2016

This paper describes why more bilingual culturally responsive special education faculty are needed to meet the needs of the increasing number of culturally and linguistically diverse students with disabilities in the United States.  In addition, the paper presents the successes and challenges in the journey to prepare university faculty leaders in bilingual multicultural special education.  The NAU Faculty for Inclusive Rural-multicultural Special Educators (FIRST) program is a bilingual/multicultural special education program which prepares doctoral students from Latino and Indigenous backgrounds to become highly qualified university faculty in the areas of teaching, research, technology, and cultural/linguistic diversity.
Current Trends In Educational Leadership For Student Success Plus Facilities Planning And Designing
Authors: Hilliard Ann , Jackson Barbara Talbert
Published: March 2016

Many school leaders today are experiencing many challenges to ensure that their schools are successful.  Since the passage of No Child Left Behind Act, school leaders have been faced with making sure that all students, regardless of language and/or background, are successful on the state assessment test.  If students do not make AYP Annual Yearly Progress based on set standards, the school leader is viewed as not being effective.  The school leader/administrator is at the front-line for their school’s progress on a daily basis and just to name a few items, school safety, appropriate curriculum and accommodations for students, high quality instruction service to all students and utilizing technology to enhance instruction and management tasks (Lashway, 2003).  This research paper will discuss aspects and trends in leadership in the following areas:  leadership standards, leadership development, shared leadership, support for school leadership, change in mission, facility planning and designing, classroom configuration, use of school time, early programs, special programs, school transfer, use of technology and virtual schools.
The Role Of Higher Education In Personal Relationships
Authors: Lemoine Amanda , Mayer Alexandra , Gordon Arletta , Johnson Melanie , Budden Michael C.
Published: March 2016

The roles within personal relationships have evolved throughout the years. What was once a “traditional” role within a household is now considered outdated and old-fashioned. These roles have been influenced by many factors, one of those being higher education. A study was conducted to examine how those roles have been influenced by higher education. In the late 1940’s, many U.S. women stayed home, raised their children and did not work outside the home unless there was a missing male figure to provide for the family. Although women may have wanted to venture into the workforce, it wasn’t widely accepted.  However, a Census Bureau study in 1948 found that 17 million women were in the paid labor force (Walker 1998).
Distance Education At The Graduate Level: A Viable Alternative
Authors: Jones Brian M. , Everard Andrea , McCoy Scott
Published: March 2016

This research extends a previous comparative study that looked at learning outcomes between traditional classroom and web-based education at the graduate level. That research (Jones and Everard, 2008) provided little evidence that there were significant differences between delivery methods. This research looks at employment status, household demographics, and family commitments and explores why these underlying factors do not affect outcomes between traditional classroom and web-based education at the graduate level. Results of this research provide evidence that for graduate level education, distance education is a practical and appropriate option.
Trial by Hire: The Seven Stages of Learning to Teach in Higher Education
Authors: Post Patricia A.
Published: March 2016

This phenomenological study describes seven stages of learning to teach at the university level. Through the use of narratives, twelve Canadian university professors reveal their beliefs and attitudes about teaching and learning as they struggle to become better teachers within various academic settings. The purpose of the study was to develop a better understanding of self-directed and transformative learning as it relates to adults who engage in on-the-job-training. Data analysis resulted in eight themes which occurred in seven developmental stages: Warming, Forming, Informing, Storming, Performing, Reforming, and Transforming. The findings suggest that a better understanding of the stages of learning to teach in higher education could: 1) enable faculty to gain confidence in their teaching ability earlier on in their careers (Bain, 2004); 2) assist faculty developers to better meet the changing needs of faculty (Cranton, 2001); and 3) guide administrators in their efforts to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning within their academic milieu (MacKeracher, 1996).
A Value-Added Model To Measure Higher Education Returns On Government Investment
Authors: Sparks Roland J.
Published: March 2016

The cost of college is increasing faster than inflation with the government funding over 19 million student loans that have a current outstanding balance of over $850 billion in 2010. Student default rates for 2008 averaged 7% but for some colleges, default rates were as high as 46.8%. Congress is demanding answers from colleges and universities about the quality of their education and the return on the governments investment. Current practices measure universities effectiveness by self-developed and measured outcomes. This system does not seem to be effective in measuring the value-added by a college education. This paper develops a model to evaluate the value-added through higher education. The model uses financial return on investment as viewed by the government lenders. A service quality model is introduced to help identify factors that are significant and easy to measure in determining a universitys ability to return the governments investment.
Problems Faced By Physical Handicapped Students In Educational Institutions In District Kohat
Authors: Hussain Ishtiaq , Bashir Muhammad , Ud Din Muhammad Naseer , Butt Muhammad Naeem , Akhter Shagufa , Inamullah Hafiz
Published: March 2016

The purpose of the study was to explore the problems faced by physical handicapped students in normal educational institutions and to find solutions to the problems faced by physical handicapped students. All the physical handicapped students studying in educational institutions in District Kohat constituted the population of the study. The study was delimited to the physical handicapped students studying in 20 general educational institutions at four levels; i.e., Elementary, Secondary, Higher Secondary and Higher Education. Forty students, both male and female, were selected from 20 educational institutions using a random sampling technique. A questionnaire was constructed using the problems faced by physically handicapped students. The results of the investigation revealed that the physically handicapped children constitute 2-3 % of the population and the majority of them are lame. They face a lot of problems while studying in normal educational institutions.
Managing The Legal Risks Of High-Tech Classrooms
Authors: Nenych Laura A.
Published: March 2016

When professors and students utilize the Internet, course web pages, and other online learning tools, much of the material that they make use of is protected by copyright law. A blend of case law and legislation governs the use of online materials and how technology can be used in the classroom and in school-related activities, often creating confusion for content users. Educators and students alike need to be familiar with applicable laws and need to understand the implications of common activities such as using technology in the classroom, conducting research on the Internet, and using multi-media in classroom presentations and student projects. Canadian copyright law is currently undergoing a much-needed process of reform, in order to bring Canadian copyright law in line with the laws of the rest of the world, and to keep up with rapidly changing technology that has changed the way people use copyrighted materials. This paper will focus on the legalities surrounding the use of technology and digital media in educational settings. It will provide guidelines for Canadian educators to ensure that their use of information technology and digital materials in the classroom is both appropriate and acceptable, and will propose strategies to manage those risks.
Professional Development: A Path To Success For EFL Teachers
Authors: Wichadee Saovapa
Published: March 2016

Professional development is seen as a way to maintain and enhance the quality of teachers. The acquired knowledge does not only bring about improvement in the teaching process, but also leads to career growth. This article discusses the concept of professional development in the field of language teaching which is distinctive from other fields. The emphasis here is on what are various methods of development they can use to improve themselves continually. Also, there are a lot of contents in the context of language teaching they require for classroom practice. Although language teachers are to gain new theories and practices, they sometimes encounter some problems in their professional development. These problems can be solved by school administrators and teachers themselves.
Invest In The Success Of Online Programs At The University? Mentor Professors
Authors: Buckenmeyer Janet , Hixon Emily , Barczyk Casimir C. , Feldman Lori
Published: March 2016

The Distance Education Mentoring Program (DEMP) is a unique program designed to assist faculty with developing and teaching quality online courses. This paper describes a survey assessment of the 92 faculty members who completed the program over the last four years and looks at preliminary data determining the programs success.
A Multicenter Study Of Students Sensitivity To Screen-Update Delay
Authors: Walsh Vonda K. , Bush H. Francis , Squire James C. , Sullivan Gerald A.
Published: March 2016

In a climate of shrinking educational budgets, online learning courses offer many advantages; however there are several possible problems associated with electronic learning. There may be problems associated with learning style preferences, student apathy, instructional support, accessibility, and problems with technology. This paper examines a technological problem associated with the effects of screen-update-delay and student enjoyment, student self-reported comprehension, and student objective comprehension. In particular, this paper attempts to identify the point at which longer screen updates will be detrimental to the students enjoyment and/or have a significant negative impact on the students self-reported comprehension and retention of material.
Unexploited Efficiencies In Higher Education
Authors: Eyring Henry C.
Published: March 2016

In Unexploited Efficiencies in Higher Education, Henry C. Eyring, a junior majoring in Economics at Brigham Young University-Idaho, argues that one way that the U.S. can compete globally in college attainment is to decrease cost-per-graduate. He explains how many stakeholders in higher education stand to benefit from unexploited cost-efficiencies. Eyring cites strategies implemented by Brigham Young University-Idaho as examples of ways that institutions of higher education can become more cost-efficient in producing graduates. Administrators at Brigham Young University-Idaho utilize a model called the Graduate Fishbone that quantifies the effect of alterations to policy, retention, and instructional delivery at Brigham Young University-Idaho on cost, students served, and annual graduates produced. That model allows analysis of the efficacy of cost-efficiency promoting strategies, and is available electronically from the author upon request. An extended version of this paper with additional charts and explanation is also available electronically from the author upon request.
Voodoo Dolls, Charms, And Spells In The Classroom: Teaching, Screening, And Deconstructing The Misrepresentation Of The African Religion
Authors: Reuber Alexandra
Published: March 2016

New Orleans voodoo, also called crole voodoo, is an amalgamation of an honoring of the spirits of the dead, a respect for the elderly and the spiritual life, African knowledge of herbs and charms, and European elements of Catholicism. It is a religion of ancestor worship that is unknown to us, and that we are not necessarily exposed to or included in. As such, it is something foreign to our own belief system. Being ignorant about what the religion entails, people in general stigmatize it as something not worthy to discuss, nor to practice. Unfortunately, popular novels like Voodoo Season (2006) and Voodoo Dreams (1995) by Jowell Parker Rhodes, and especially Hollywoods production of horror movies such as White Zombie (1932), I Walked with a Zombie (1943), The Serpent and the Rainbow (1987), Voodoo Dawn (1998) or Hoodoo for Voodoo (2006), do not provide the public with a truthful background of the African, Haitian, or New Orleanean voodoo tradition. All too often these fictional sources fuel the already existing misrepresentations of the religion and represent it as something shadowy, highly secretive, and fearful. This differentiated introduction to New Orleans voodoo via Iain Softleys film The Skeleton Key (2004) exposes students to the major characteristics of the religion, makes them aware of popular cultures falsified voodoo construct, and teaches them how to deconstruct it. This interactive approach is student centered, appeals to their individual intelligences and learning styles, promotes critical thinking, and trains analytical skills.
No Work Like Rework: Issues In The Design Of A Math Test Sign-Up Application
Authors: Alkadi Ghassan , Beaubouef Theresa
Published: March 2016

This paper introduces a test sign-up application developed for a math department at a university. The requirements, design, and final software product are presented, along with one very important unexpected problem that arose after completion of the work - the system to be implemented and maintained by the client was not compatible with the platform supported by the client. In spite of the ensuing frustration and challenges, the end result was a success in many ways. In addition, it was a great educational experience for both the students and faculty involved in this project.
All Rights Reversed: A Study Of Copyleft, Open-Source, And Open-Content Licensing
Authors: Frantsvog Dean A.
Published: March 2016

If nature has made any one thing less susceptible than all others of exclusive property, it is the action of the thinking power called an idea, which an individual may exclusively possess as long as he keeps it to himself; but the moment it is divulged, it forces itself into the possession of every one, and the receiver cannot dispossess himself of it. Thomas Jefferson
The Relationship Between Engineering Students Self-Directed Learning Abilities And Online Learning Performances: A Pilot Study
Authors: Chou Pao-Nan
Published: March 2016

This study aimed to explore engineering students self-directed learning abilities in an online learning environment. The research centered on the correlation relationship between students self-directed learning abilities and learning outcomes. The instructional activity in one experimental study was to simulate an online learning task in the real-world online courses. The results of the study showed that a significant, positive relationship existed between engineering students self-directed learning abilities and online learning performances. High level of self-directed students performed better in the criterion test.
Innovation In The Early College Model: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Authors: Chambers Stefanie
Published: March 2016

In June 2011 Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut entered a partnership with the Hartford Public Schools to launch an innovative early college model of public education. The new Hartford Middle Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA) represents an expansion of the Hartford Middle Magnet School (HMMS) from a 6-8th grade school, into a 6-12th grade academy. Although Trinity has had multiple connections with the middle school, the new high school provides the college an opportunity to help prepare students for college success at Trinity and other institutions of higher learning. The partnership also allows the college to fulfill its commitment to urban engagement at the local level. Finally, it is an opportunity for the college to recruit high-achieving Hartford public school students who might select other colleges. In this paper the early college model designed by Trinity and the Hartford Public schools is presented. A proposal for the best method to measure the successfulness of the partnership is also developed. This innovative evaluation method can be applied beyond HMTCA and applied to other early college high schools across the nation.
New And Upper Level Political Science Course Preparations: A Discussion Of Challenges And Opportunities At The Teaching-Oriented Institution
Authors: Richburg Kimberly M.
Published: March 2016

Designing and executing a new upper level political science course preparation can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with some of the challenges in the context of teaching-oriented institutions of higher learning. In this paper, I conduct an examination of both the challenges and the opportunities that can be afforded by environmental factors associated with teaching-oriented colleges and universities. I base some of this information on my experience of preparing and executing a new upper level political science course preparation in the fall of 2009. First, I briefly examine some of the challenges that instructors are likely to encounter in smaller college environments when executing new upper level course preparations. Next, I discuss some potential advantages and opportunities that various elements of a teaching-oriented environment can offer instructors who are faced with new upper level course preparations. Finally, I explore how instructors can maximize their chances of experiencing the benefits while avoiding some of the drawbacks of preparing new upper level courses in the teaching institution environment. A closer examination of the advantages and opportunities associated with executing new upper level course preparations at relatively small teaching institutions will help instructors develop awareness of more effective ways to design courses so that both instructor effectiveness and student learning can be maximized.
A Delve Into The Deployment Of eCommerce And Higher Educational Learning
Authors: Djoleto Wilhelmina
Published: March 2016

Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) and organisations have made significant investments in eCommerce/eBusiness in efforts to keep up with heightened technology penetration in organisational and institutional fabrics. These efforts have been incorporated in their strategic mission partly, to bolster their reputation. HEIs reputation depends much on their delivery of education to their clientele (students); thus, their endeavours to invest in eCommerce solutions. In reconnoitring the impact of eCommerce/eBusiness at HEIs, higher level administrators at randomly selected cluster sample of historically black colleges and universities in America were surveyed. A mixed method analysis showed positive impact between eCommerce/eBusiness and student learning, student satisfaction, student conflict resolution.
The Challenges And Successes Of Department Governance: A Look At HBCU Journalism And Mass Communications Unit Administrators
Authors: Crawford, II Jerry
Published: March 2016

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are facing challenges to their continued existence on several fronts. One is fiscally, as federal funding for education has been cut and the responsibility for paying for higher education has been levied on students and parents. Another challenge is the amount of endowment dollars available to them and lastly, there are questions today as to if HBCUs are still needed in a society that has allowed African-Americans to enroll in Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Administrators of the 55 Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) units at HBCUs have to lead with an eye on tradition while dealing with current financial issues. The administrators are faced with the personal challenge of tenuous term limits - served at the discretion of higher administrators - and teaching two or three classes. They work under larger units and have minimal authority over budgets, hiring, or strategic planning for their units. Their faculty work full course loads and few have tenure. How do they keep the institutions mission and move to the future of possible accreditation?
The Impact Of The Current Economic Crisis On The Demand For Higher Education: An Analysis Of Spanish Distance Education Universities
Authors: Reina-Paz Maria Dolores , Rodriguez-Oromendia Ainhoa , Sevilla-Sevilla Claudia
Published: March 2016

Spain is currently experiencing a difficult economic situation, and in recent years a significant change has been observed in the behavior of the demand for educational programs as a result of this situation. Recent studies reveal a change in student demand that does not have the same effect on all academic institutions. Bearing this behavior in mind, the present study focuses on providing an overview of the situation of the Spanish distance education university system over a six-year period, from the 2007/08 to the 2011/12 academic year, analyzing the different variables that influence the demand and new enrollment in official degree programs. We also conduct a comparative analysis of the patterns these variables follow depending on the methodology applied by the different universities examined in our study, making a distinction between classroom and distance education universities.
Self-Assessment Of The University Teaching Staff Functions
Authors: Clemente Mariana Vilela Duarte , Ferrandiz-Vindel Isabel-Maria
Published: March 2016

The Higher Education institutions should offer excellence teaching and qualification opportunities for the university teaching staff. La Facultad Integrada de Pernambuco (FACIPE) (the Integrated School of Pernambuco) in Brazil, following the global trend, has been involved in implementing changes to help improve the quality of education in our universities. The aim of this paper is to show how the teachers themselves, the core of this change, perceive their continuing training and how it can help in their upgrade process as a university lecturer. Thus, we use the teaching staff self-assessment as a tool to develop a FACIPE teaching staff profile and a strategy to foster self-reflection to discover and identify the "real" needs for the Comisin Propia de Evaluacin (CPA) (The Own Commission of Assessment) to be able to arrange Continuing Education seminars, courses and / or workshops.
Completion Of A Full Course Of Primary Schooling Among All Children Everywhere By 2015: A Case Of Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Wamala Robert
Published: March 2016

Achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) remains a major challenge, particularly in developing countries. Specifically, achieving the target of completing a full course of primary schooling among all children, which is goal two, is a major challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa. Though literature consensually suggests that the goal will not be achieved by the 2015 target date, no estimates are provided to support these claims. This study seeks to envisage the situation in Sub-Saharan Africa by the target date using an Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model. The investigation is based on data sourced from the World Bank publication of education indicators for the period 19702010. The data, comprising 41 observations, represent the total number of new entrants in the last grade of primary education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the total population of the theoretical entrance age to the last grade of primary education. Overall, an upward trend of completion estimates presented in the results shows that progress has been made in this regard. The success attained for the region following the adoption of the MDGs in 2000 demonstrates that the goal can be achieved. The sub-optimal predictions of the situation obtained in the results nevertheless indicate that the achievement certainly will not be realized by the 2015 target date.
Responding To The Concerns Of Student-Athletes Enrolled In A First-Year Experience Course
Authors: Higbee Jeanne L. , Schultz Jennifer L.
Published: March 2016

This paper summarizes results of a study of 105 student-athletes enrolled in a first-year experience course. Students were asked, What is the biggest unanswered question you have about college? Results indicated that students most burning questions were related to academics; relatively few student responses were directly related to being a student-athlete. Discussion of the findings includes designing first-year experience courses to respond to students concerns.
Pressing On: Persistence Through A Doctoral Cohort Program In Education
Authors: Santicola Leslie
Published: March 2016

The focus of this research was to investigate the characteristics that led to persistence in a doctoral cohort program of study. The significance of this study is to provide insights into the specific aspects of the individuals that made them successful in an intensive program. A phenomenological case study approach, utilizing a comprehensive interview format, was used to gain a profound understanding of the phenomenon. The case for this study was the three-year Instructional Management and Leadership (IML) research doctoral cohort program at Robert Morris University. Nine graduates from Cohort I, II, and III served as participants. The four characteristics that were revealed in this study were Commitment/Discipline, Putting the Doctorate First, Prefer to Work Independently and Research Alone, and Full-time Employment.
Hiding In Plain Sight: Building Community Social Capital In Distance Education Graduate Programs
Authors: Sheingold Brenda Helen , Hahn Joyce A. , Hofmeyer Anne
Published: March 2016

There is an increasing global demand for a broad range of academic programs to be offered by distance education. The development of flexible online technology has made studying for a degree anywhere and anytime possible and this option has significant appeal for many people. However, there is limited knowledge available to guide faculty in the strategic development of supportive learning environments for distance education students that fosters connectedness for academic success. The purpose of this three-phase study was to introduce the concept of community social capital to a cohort of graduate nursing students (N=97) and then track implementation and impact in their on-line academic learning environment. Understanding social capital at the onset of graduate school can lead to an improved sense of how students can utilize and grow social capital, enhance bonding, and increase their academic advantage. The findings inform future education curricula, innovative strategies, and educational research agendas by suggesting that social capital awareness is beneficial to students enrolled in distance education.
Too Many Boys Are Failing In American Schools: What Can We Do About It?
Authors: Jackson Barbara T. , Hilliard Ann
Published: March 2016

This research studied those factors that impact the failure of boys in American schools. Multiple areaswere explored. Among the broadlyinvestigated area were: physiological, social and cognitive. Attributing to the failure of boys includedbrain structure, cultural standards, teaching practices, economics, environmentalfactors, and familial expectations.Included among the list of negative factors attributed to the failure ofboys were: poor academic performance, behavioral penalties, substance abuse,and self inflicted death. Greateremphasis was give to seeking solutions to the failure of the African Americanmale because the data reflected higher failure rates among this group. Alternatives to these negative attributes areoffered to a range of publics in soliciting their support in ameliorating theproblem. Among the public are: parents,educators, community organizers, government personnel, and medical professionals.
Aboriginal Post-Interns Views Of Their Rural Teaching-Practicum
Authors: Gerard Jessi , Lapointe Joshua , Ralph Edwin , Walker Keith
Published: March 2016

In this article, two indigenous post-interns, who completed their 16-week extended-teaching practicum sessions in rural schools in one Western Canadian province, assess their school-based internship experiences. They summarize their perspectives in three areas: 1) the elements they perceived as positive during the internship, 2) the challenging aspects they encountered during the four-month period, and 3) advice or suggestions for enhancing future practicum programs that they offer to practicum stakeholders. These views of thet wo-post-interns are compared to the findings from earlier research that similarly examined previous post-interns evaluations of their rural extended-practicum experiences in that region. Similarities and differences between the two sets of findings are discussed and implications are drawn for enhancing rural-based teaching practicums for neophyte teachers.
What Are College Students' Perceptions About Campus Safety?
Authors: Chekwa Charles , Thomas, Jr Eugene , Jones Valerie James
Published: March 2016

Crime and violence on college and universitycampuses have found their way into the media spotlight. As a result, criminaland violent acts have become issues that warrant research. We discussliterature focused on the potential contributing factors that may lead toviolent behavior. Additionally, we review legislation intended to protectstudents and employees by keeping them updated on criminal activity. We alsoaddress institutions responsibility to promote and ensure a safe learningenvironment. Last, we examine students responsibility to self-protect.According to the US Department of Justice (as cited in Flannery &Quinn-Leering, 2000), victimization by a violent crime is increasingly commonand the chance of being victimized today by a violent crime is greater than thechance of being injured in a traffic accident. Therefore, one need notspeculate on why institutions of higher education are experiencing widespreadunlawful activity. Instead, colleges and universities should concentrate onpreventing these acts of violence. To understand college students perceptionsregarding campus safety, we surveyed 20 local college students, of whom 55%were female. Respondents ranged in age from 21 to 25. All classes (freshmanthrough
Attitudes Of Mathematics Teachers Toward Using Smart Board In Teaching Mathematics
Authors: Muhanna Wafa , Nejem Khamis Mousa
Published: March 2016

This study aimed at investigating the attitudes of mathematics teachers toward using a smart board in teaching mathematics and also to determine the effect of gender, experience, and qualification of teachers on their attitudes. The sample of this study consisted of 74 mathematics teachers - 35 males and 39 females - from private schools in Amman city in Jordan. Means and standard deviations and T-test were used to analyze the results. The results of the study revealed that the mathematics teachers have positive attitudes toward using a smart board in teaching mathematics. Results showed that there is no statistically significant difference due to gender variable; however, there were statistically significant differences due to experience variable and due to qualification variable.
Indigenous Student Participation In Higher Education: Emergent Themes And Linkages
Authors: Aseron Johnnie , Wilde Simon , Miller Adrian , Kelly Stephen
Published: March 2016

Educational processes directed at Indigenous peoples have long propagated a disparity between the educational successes of Indigenous and nonIndigenous students (May 1999), a contrast which can be acutely observed in Australia. It is not surprising, then, that the educational needs of Indigenous students have been poorly served, with the extant literature clearly declaring that there is much work to be done (Malin & Maidment, 2003). Although there have been numerous studies seeking to understand (and by extension, redress) issues pertaining to participation by minority groups in education (such as Indigenous communities), many of these undertakings fail to adequately articulate and consider the importance of cultural factors and how such realities form a unique foundation with respect to Indigenous educational policy and development options. In addressing this shortcoming, this paper explores critical, community capacity building and community empowerment strategies that may inform policies and programmes for the reduction of educational disparities, increasing Indigenous student participation in higher education and promoting Indigenousled educational initiatives. As such, this exploratory study highlights a number of emergent themes derived by community representatives, including both Indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and nonIndigenous participants, during a series of focus group discussions.
An Examination Of Faculty Innovativeness In Relation To Inductive Teaching And The Use Of Technology
Authors: Forrer Donald A. , Wyant Nancey A. , Gordin Patricia C.
Published: March 2016

The conceptual framework for this research describes the processes faculty use to create an online course that meets learning outcomes while creating a positive learning experience for the online student. This involves acceptance of technology to create a course structured for inductive learning in addition to traditional deductive learning. The presence of faculty innovation is demonstrated by the design of inductive learning exercises. Innovative professors must continue to enhance the quality of their online delivery in an effort to achieve the same educational outcomes acquired in a traditional classroom. However, many professors are reluctant to embrace online delivery software and technology designed to enhance the classroom. This research identifies innovation, technology acceptance, inductive learning, and quality enhancement as measures online quality in an academic environment. The assessment instrument for this research is the Rubric for Online Competencies and Standards (ROCS) developed by Hodges University. The ROCS consist of twenty-eight quality indicators in six categories extracted from a combination of regional standards from accreditation bodies including, but not limited to: SACS, Sloan-C, and EDUCAUSE.
Quantifying The Chasm: Exploring The Impact Of The BCS On Total Football Revenues For Division One Football Programs From 2002-2012
Authors: Caro Cary A.
Published: March 2016

The Bowl Championship Series served as a collection of bowl games that were designed to crown the national champion in Division One football. The BCS created two classifications of institutions in Division football, those that were granted automatic access (AQ) to the post-season games, and those that were not (non-AQ). The BCS also generated billions of dollars for participating schools. This study examines the financial impact of the BCS on total revenue reported by member institutions, from 2002 to 2012. It further seeks to quantify the impact of inclusion in a BCS AQ conference on the distribution of the more than $24 billion in revenue. This study concludes that membership in a BCS AQ conference accounts for nearly 40% of the variance in total football revenue, and can provide these AQ schools with more than an $18 million dollar advantage over their non-AQ peers. This study explores both the reasons for and the impact of these differences on Division One football institutions.
Research Synthesis For Adaptive Mentorship
Authors: Ralph Edwin G. , Walker Keith D.
Published: March 2016

Adaptive Mentorship (AM) is a mentoring model the authors have developed over a 21-year period. Mentor-protpairs originally applied it in teacher-education internship programs; however, the authors have subsequently witnessed its adoption by other mentorship/coaching practitioners/researchers across the professions.In this report, the authors describe AM, its rationale, implementation, strengths, and limitations and they synthesize the latest findings regarding its effectiveness as a tool in mentoring teacher-candidates.
Reducing Aggressive Male Behavior In Elementary School: Promising Practices
Authors: Holmes Barbara , Gibson Jamel , Morrison-Danner Dietrich
Published: March 2016

Student aggression and violent behavior, especially among males, is pervasive and problematic in the classroom. When incorporated in the lesson design, promising practices (music, movement, and visual stimulation) are evidence-based strategies that may reduce male aggression in the classroom.
Assuring Quality in Online Offerings: Insights from A Universitys Faculty
Authors: Budden Connie , Budden Heather , Hall Michelle , Longman Debbie
Published: March 2016

As the growth of online education offered by universities accelerates and spreads, universities are increasingly grappling with concerns related to widespread availability and the maintenance of academic quality. The Quality Matters at Southeastern Program fosters quality through a peer review process and offers a certification process to help assure quality in the Universitys online and blended course offerings. This report is a look at perceived impacts of the internal certification process by faculty.
Evaluating The Usability And Accessibility Of LMS “Blackboard” At King Saud University
Authors: Alturki Uthman T. , Aldraiweesh Ahmed , Kinshuck Dr.
Published: March 2016

King Saud University is in the process of adopting and implementing the interactive Blackboard Learning Management Systems (LMSs) with features that allow members of staff and teachers from different faculties to access, upload assignments, send quizzes, download content, and evaluate the academic progress of the members of faculty. However, many faculty members complain about the accessibility and usability of the e-learning software because of the perceptions that the interactive features are not user friendly. Little research has been done to evaluate the accessibility and usability of the e-learning software. The current study was conducted to answer the research questions on the accessibility and usability of the blackboard vista e-learning software and the barriers of user experience when interacting with blackboard. The study was based on the hypothesis that Blackboard LMS is highly accessible and usable by teachers in the King Saud University and a hypothesis that stated otherwise. The elements that were evaluated using questionnaires include the design user interface, navigational features, and ease of use to answer the research questions. The results proved the hypothesis that ‘Blackboard LMS is accessible and usable by the teachers from different faculties for the delivery of content in the King Saud University. However, the study recommends that university should customize the e-learning software to the needs of the teachers to offer courses in English and in Arabic to increase and enhance the accessibility and usability of the software.
Self-Efficacy In Online Learning Environments: A Literature Review
Authors: Alqurashi Emtinan
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this paper was to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and online learning environments. Self-efficacy refers to “beliefs in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments” (Bandura, 1997, p. 3). This paper reviews studies on self-efficacy in online learning environments from 1997 to 2015. Three main categories were discussed: computer self-efficacy, Internet and information-seeking self-efficacy and LMS (Learning Management Systems) self-efficacy. Possible areas of research on self-efficacy in online learning environments were suggested.
Measuring And Teaching For Success: Intelligence Versus IQ
Authors: Service Robert W.
Published: March 2016

Optimize action learning and successful evaluation through adopting new views of IQ. IQ as developed here relates to success in life and it is among the most changeable of characteristics. However, IQ as measured in the past is one of the least malleable of factors. Had you rather measure for and teach toward something that is not changeable or something that is very learnable and teachable? If you want to improve success for all in life, forget the normal IQ and begin to use the descriptives you find in this article. The extant literature is replete with theories espousing IQ, EQ, or a combination of both as predictors of success. While the historical importance of IQ as it is currently understood should not be discarded, a more important concept needs to be developed and taught in American educational systems. Simply put, a high IQ does not always correlate with success in life. Yet, our metrics for entry into American universities are principally IQ surrogates. And, our teaching favors those that can remember and pass a test not those that are good at the tasks required by their professions. Academicians need to be more concerned with successful intelligence than traditional IQ for even the most respected of IQ test fail to do justice to their creators conceptions of the nature of intelligence (Sternberg, p. 336). Read on and see if this paper develops a case for changing traditional methods for admission to higher education and teaching toward successful intelligence.
Teaching With Computers: A Cautionary Finding In An Accounting Class
Authors: Jones Stuart H. , Wright Michael
Published: March 2016

The study assesses the effects of a hypertext learning aid and GPA on performance in advanced financial accounting. Results indicate that the type of learning aid and GPA significantly affect performance. High GPA students performed better than did the low GPA students. In the study, two versions of the hypertext learning aid were utilized by two different groups of students and compared to a third group of students who had no hypertext learning aid. Use of the full version of the hypertext learning aid results in the lowest performance while students using a modified version of the hypertext learning aid attained the highest exam performance. These differences were found to be statistically significant. Differences in performance between those students who used the modified version and those who used no program were not significant, however. The difference between the full version of the learning aid and the modified version of the learning aid is the degree of information provided to the students; the full version providing the most detailed information. The results suggest that instructors must be careful in the design and use of learning aids.
Comparing Jamaican Students Performance With Students In The United States, The Grand Bahamas And The Online Program
Authors: Mujtaba Bahaudin
Published: March 2016

This study documents learning and student performance through objective tests with graduate students in Kingston-Jamaica and compares the final exam results with students taking the same course, the same test, with the same instructor at different sites throughout the United States and in the Nassau cluster, Grand Bahamas. The scores are further compared with students who completed this course and final exam in the online format. The group of Jamaican, Bahamian and students in Tampa completing this course received traditional, face-to-face instruction in a classroom setting, with classes delivered in a weekend format with 32 face-to-face contact hours during the semester. As expected, findings revealed that there was a statistically significant difference (% = .05) in the mean test scores of the pre-test and post-test for this group of students enrolled at the Kingston cluster.Furthermore, the results of final exam comparison with similar groups in the United States and Bahamas showed no significant differences. The comparison of student performance in Kingston with online students is also discussed.Overall, it is concluded that many of the learning outcomes designed to be achieved as a result of the course activities, specifically the final exam, were achieved consistently for students taking this course with the assigned faculty member in Jamaica, the United States and the Grand Bahamas.
Building Community Through Virtual Learning Communities
Authors: Gill Deborah
Published: March 2016

The present study describes and discusses the use of a virtual community to build language and culture skills. According to the National Standards Project (2004), The United States must educate students who are linguistically and culturally equipped to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad. Through the use of World of Diversity, students not only have an opportunity to practice their language skills, but also meet all other national standards (i.e., communication, cultures, comparisons, and communications) in a unique and fun way.
The Effect of Access to End of Chapter Problem Solutions On the Performance of Students in Principles of Finance
Authors: Rystrom David S.
Published: March 2016

The author taught two sections of Principles of Finance in two different years. The courses were identical, except that in the second section, in 2004, students had access to the solutions manual for the answers to the many assigned practice problems which constituted a large proportion of the exam material. The author found that student performance on quizzes and exams was poorer for the class that had access to the solutions manual.
Five Strategic Imperatives For Interdisciplinary Study In Mass Communications/Media Studies In The U.S. And U.K.
Authors: Petrausch Robert J.
Published: March 2016

Interdisciplinary study can allow students to share ideas with scholars in allied fields and broaden their knowledge of global issues. Mass communication/media studies programs in the U.S. and U.K. can serve as models to lead students into successful learning through interdisciplinary study. This paper outlines five strategic imperatives for the study of mass communication/media studies in the U.S. and U.K. Curriculum improvements are suggested for helping students evolve and grow into leaders in the field.
Successfully Teaching Ethics For Effective Learning
Authors: Sims Ronald R. , Felton, Jr. Edward L.
Published: March 2016

This paper is concerned with identifying keys to successfully teach ethics. The keys are: addressing the relevance challenge; striving to achieve a balance between the active engagement of students with issues and a critical analysis of choices in to be made in real-life situations; attending to or managing the learning process to include learning styles and experiential learning; debriefing experientially-oriented learning activities; and institutionalizing outcomes of ethics education objectives. The paper discusses results of a study that attempted to answer the question What is required to successfully deliver experientially-oriented ethics education