ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Situating Literacy Leadership within the ISLLC Standards for Education Administration
Author: Brumley, Cade
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Administration,Instructional Leadership,Principals,Citizenship Education,Literacy,Standards,Democratic Values,Leadership Responsibility,Leadership Effectiveness,Guidelines

Over the past decade, the ISLLC Standards for Educational Administration have become increasingly recognized as a universal structure to guide the thoughts and actions of school principals seeking to increase school performance and improve individual student achievement. More recently, caring and passionate principals throughout the United States have become intrigued by, or interested in, the idea of literacy leadership as a vehicle for whole-school improvement and, from a humanistic standpoint, a moral obligation to fulfill. This essay situates effective literacy leadership into the six ISLLC standards for educational administration, illuminating how principals might successfully lead school-wide literacy efforts while adhering, with fidelity, to the six ISLLC standards. Enlightened school leaders realize the dream of democracy requires a literate citizenry and recognize that to a degree the principal shoulders the responsibility.
The Current Scope of Health Disparities in the U.S.: A Review of Literature
Author: Pettit, Michele L.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Information Analyses
Subjects: Health Services,Access to Health Care,Differences,Context Effect,Poverty,Socioeconomic Status,Educational Attainment,Health,Health Behavior,Work Environment,Life Style,Health Education,Child Health,Public Health,Social Environment

This review of literature examines leading contributors and mediators of health disparities in the United States. Specifically, poverty, education, and health are addressed. Special emphasis is placed on implications of health risk behaviors and health education for select populations and settings. Existing and suggested strategies for addressing health disparities are presented in light of health care reform and other current trends.
The Critical Pragmatist as Scholar-Practitioner
Author: Bourgeois, Nichole
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leadership,Scholarship,Educational Change,Postmodernism,Philosophy,Pragmatics

The intention of this article is to firmly build a case for the fit of a "new scholarship" known as scholar-practitioner as a leadership perspective grounded by the philosophical and theoretical tenets of critical pragmatism. Using post-formal thought as an approach to establish the fit of scholar-practitioner as a reform initiative and leadership preparation practice, etymology, pattern, process, and contextualization frame the discussion. Examination and deconstruction of modern and postmodern perspectives by way of post formal thinking establishes space and readiness for the critical pragmatist as scholar-practitioner. Moreover, a pattern of interconnected relationships placing critical pragmatism in the center establishes the need for scholar-practitioner leadership. Accenting the strengths and uncovering the weaknesses of modernistic and postmodernistic approaches supports the scholar-practitioner's integration of practical knowledge and scholarly knowledge into leadership praxis.
Minding My Own Business: Community Attitudes towards Underage Drinking
Author: James, Delores C. S.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Prevention,Community Attitudes,Focus Groups,Drinking,Rehabilitation Centers,Law Enforcement,Drug Rehabilitation,Program Descriptions,Adolescents,Adults,Interviews,Guidelines,Parent Role,Program Development,Researchers,Business,Organizations (Groups),School Community Relationship,Cooperation,Universities,Community Colleges

Underage drinking is a widespread national problem that requires continuous attention from different agencies and groups in the community. This project was funded by a 50-member local coalition that included groups such as researchers, faith-based organizations, law enforcement, parents, schools, community college, university, local businesses, drug rehabilitation centers, and neighborhood crime watch. The goals of the project were (a) to determine the attitude towards underage drinking among residents and (b) to identify possible solutions to addressing the problem of underage drinking. A purposeful, convenient sample was used to recruit participants for six focus groups. The focus groups consisted of five adult groups and one teen group. The study used a socio-ecological model to develop the interview guide and as a framework for analyzing the data. Some of the major themes identified include (a) kids will be kids, (b) alcohol is a rite of passage, (c) the community is tolerant of underage drinking, (d) parents are a large part of the problem, (e) no one wants to get involved, and (f) the college town environment adds to the problem. The findings suggest that the socio-ecological model is an appropriate framework for assessing community's attitudes towards underage drinking and for planning future prevention programs and interventions. Recommendations for the coalition are provided. (Contains 2 tables.)
Comparison of Health Status and Health Behaviors between Female Graduate and Undergraduate College Students
Author: Bulmer, Sandra Minor
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Health Needs,Health Promotion,Females,Comparative Analysis,Health Behavior,Surveys,Regression (Statistics),Eating Habits,Measures (Individuals),Screening Tests,Drinking,Motor Vehicles,Intervention,Health Education,Health Services

Objective: Graduate females represent a substantial and growing proportion of the college student population, yet health promotion research and programming has traditionally focused on undergraduates. This study compared health status and health behaviors of female graduate and undergraduate students at a public university in the northeastern U.S. Methods: Data were collected from students in randomly selected courses during the spring 2008 semester using the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) survey instrument. Data were analyzed using bivariate and regression procedures. Results: Graduate females were similar to their undergraduate counterparts on all measures of health status and behaviors with the exception of reporting significantly better health status, fruit and vegetable intake, routine gynecological exam participation, and more drinking and driving. After controlling for demographic variables there were no significant differences in any measures of health status or health behaviors between groups. Conclusions: University health promotion efforts typically focus on undergraduate student health behaviors. These data support the expansion of campus programming to include and target graduate females. Additional research is needed to gain insight into health needs, preferred programming, and barriers to participation for this population so that effective interventions and services can be developed and implemented. (Contains 5 tables.)
Principals and Professors: &quot;Will the Twain Ever Meet?&quot;
Author: Place, William
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Administration,Instructional Leadership,Principals,College Faculty

Both authors returned to the field to serve as principals after a decade or more as professors of educational leadership. Despite a common perception that educational leadership professors are out of touch with practice, these authors felt at home with the practices and demands of their schools regardless of the intervening decade. They argue that good professors (even if some would represent them as too philosophical--the east of the twain that will never meet) are not as far from good practitioners (the west) as they are sometimes portrayed. A review of literature on other educational leadership professors' experiences revisiting the field revealed that much about leading schools has not changed in more than half a century. Given the perennial issues of human development and scarce resources that school leaders face, the authors conclude that the divide between practitioners and professors of educational leadership is largely perceptual and that alternative routes to school leadership preparation are not likely to change experiences in the principalship.
The Advanced Credential for Health Education Specialists: A Seven-Year Project
Author: Dennis, Dixie L.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Health Education,Specialists,Credentials,Masters Programs,Advanced Courses,Competency Based Education,Certification

The only advanced credential exam for health educators, The Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), involved a seven-year process. The process began in December 2004, with the information from the Competency Update Project (CUP) report that health educators practice at entry- and advanced-levels of practice. In October 2011, the date of the first MCHES exam, the process will be complete. Presented in this paper are the decisions and steps the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) made from 2004 to 2011 to bring advanced-level certification to health education specialists. (Contains 2 tables.)
Physical Activity Patterns and Self-Efficacy of Selected College Students
Author: Hutchins, Matt
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Physical Activities,Self Efficacy,Physical Activity Level,Correlation,Exercise,Surveys,Student Attitudes,Scores,Gender Differences

Much attention has been given to the fact that Americans are becoming less active. This study was designed to examine the levels of exercise-specific self-efficacy and physical activity rates in a selected group of college students. Students were recruited as they entered a fitness facility. Participation consisted of completing a survey that measured exercise self-efficacy and physical activity behavior over the two-week span prior to participation. Age, sex, race, and year in school also were recorded. Exercise self-efficacy was calculated on a 0-20 scale. Mean self-efficacy scores for the group were 14.18 plus or minus 3.50. Physical activity was measured in number of days participants reported being moderately to vigorously physically active in the two weeks prior to their participation. Mean physical activity scores for the group were 7.81 plus or minus 3.15, and mean length of a typical physical activity session was 52.23 plus or minus 25.99 minutes. Correlation analysis revealed positive moderate correlations between self-efficacy and physical activity (r = 0.462). Males scored significantly higher on all measures. A future research goal is to compare self-reported physical activity rates to objectively measured physical activity rates. (Contains 3 tables.)
Social Determinants of Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities in Children and Adolescents
Author: Price, James H.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Health Conditions,Health Behavior,Child Health,Race,Ethnic Groups,Minority Groups,Social Influences,Children,Adolescents,Role,Intervention,Public Policy

Too many racial/ethnic minorities do not reach their full potential for a healthy and rewarding life. This paper addresses the social determinants that impact, either directly or indirectly, child and adolescent health disparities. Understanding the role social determinants play in the life course of health status can help guide educational interventions and public policies in reducing racial/ethnic health disparities. We can no longer place the responsibility for adverse health outcomes solely on individuals and expect programs based primarily on individual health behaviors to eradicate the considerable racial/ethnic health care disparities that continue to exist in the United States today. (Contains 3 figures and 1 table.)
Psychobehavioral Attributes of Body Image in College Freshmen and Seniors: Implications for Long-Term Health
Author: Leone, James E.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Freshmen,Self Concept,Risk,Human Body,College Seniors,Student Behavior,Identification,Student Attitudes,Measures (Individuals),Surveys,Correlation,Scores,Gender Differences,Body Weight,Physical Characteristics,Psychomotor Skills,Predictor Variables,Physical Health

Introduction: Understanding and assessing behavioral risk factors, particularly among college populations, is challenging for health educators. Similarly, issues affecting mental health remain unclear in terms of how body image evolves year to year in college students. A better understanding of how students perceive their bodies and to what extent it affects behavior is needed. Purpose: This study assessed psychobehavioral aspects of body image perception and discrepancy in college students to better identify risk behaviors. Methods: Two surveys (Body Image Questionnaire and Behavior Assessment Questionnaire) were administered to college freshmen and seniors (N = 170). Results: Students engaged in unhealthy body management strategies an average of 1-2 times per week. There was a strong correlation between discrepant body image and risky behavioral management strategies. Females had higher body image discrepancy scores (although non-significant), and educational level was not a significant factor in risk behaviors. Finally, desire for ideal muscle tone and definition, weight, physical coordination, and facial features were the strongest predictors of risk behaviors. Discussion: Body image dissatisfaction, risky management strategies, and risk behaviors did not differ between freshman and seniors. There is a continuing need for addressing body image perceptions and related negative behaviors in college students regardless of education level and age. (Contains 3 tables.)
An Analysis of Water Safety Behaviors among Migrant and Economically/Educationally Disadvantaged Middle School Students
Author: Sbarbaro, Victor S.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Accidents,Middle School Students,Aquatic Sports,Safety,Educationally Disadvantaged,Child Health,Surveys,Whites,Decision Making,Immigrants,Economically Disadvantaged,Statistical Analysis,Barriers,Physical Health,Ethnicity,Recreational Facilities,Minority Groups,Safety Education,Water,Student Attitudes,Summer Programs

This water safety study was both descriptive and exploratory in nature. The purpose was for middle school students to assess their own water safety experiences and to help school decision-makers determine the extent of drowning/water accidents. In July 2009, a water safety survey was administered to 122 students participating in the local Summer Connection Program for seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students, which included children of migrant families as well as economically and educationally disadvantaged students. Chi-square analyses found that Hispanics were less likely than either Whites or Others to have worn personal flotation device (p less than or equal to 0.001), low ability swimmers were less likely to wear a personal flotation device, Hispanics were less likely to swim in ponds, health problems were a barrier to swimming for all ethnicities except Whites, more ninth graders had friends who enjoyed swimming, and more females felt their nearest pool was in good condition (p less than or equal to 0.05). Schools and other community resources need to work together and educate more children ages 1-14 to improve water safety awareness. Drowning rates are higher among minorities, which may be related to a lack of water safety education and awareness. Future research should continue to examine causes of drowning for K-12 students. (Contains 3 tables.)
HIPAA's Role in E-Mail Communications between Doctors and Patients: Privacy, Security, and Implications of the Bill
Author: Stephens, James H.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Mail,Physicians,Health Insurance,Confidentiality,Patients,Privacy,Internet,Physician Patient Relationship,Federal Legislation,Accountability,Guidelines,Role,Case Records,Medical Services,Health

The confidentiality of a patient's information has been sacred since the days of Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine. Today, however, merely taking an oath to respect a patient's privacy has been overshadowed by regulations governing how certain healthcare establishments handle an individual's health information on the web. Consequently, if a healthcare organization employs electronic mail as a means of communicating medical and/or health data to consumers, providers, and other appropriate parties, it must ensure such information is safeguarded, since using the Web poses concerns about the privacy and security of an individual's information. E-mail between patients and physicians (or other health care providers) must be secured under the privacy rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; when transfer of protected health information (PHI) occurs, even if private, such a communication falls under HIPAA's guidelines. In today's electronic age, it is increasingly likely that protected health care information will be subject to fraud. HIPAA addresses the privacy and security of health care information in its Privacy and Security Rules, which enforce standards applied to PHI. This paper will focus on HIPAA's role in e-mail communications in health settings, particularly as it relates to the privacy of the information exchanged between doctor and patient. (Contains 1 figure and 2 tables.)
Adapting to the Pedagogy of Technology in Educational Administration
Author: Berry, James E.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Portfolios (Background Materials),Educational Administration,Educational Technology,Virtual Classrooms,Internet,College Faculty,Computer Uses in Education,Adoption (Ideas),Educational Trends,Technology Integration,Guidelines

The field of educational administration is in a pedagogical transition. Though empirical evidence may be lacking about the efficacy of online teaching and learning, programs in educational administration are part of the greater movement to Internet delivery by virtue of market forces and advances in software and hardware tools for teaching in a virtual environment. Faculty members in educational administration are at the cusp of change that requires an understanding of electronic teaching and learning. Electronic portfolios as a way to measure and capture student progress are an opportunity to learn about the more robust capabilities of the electronic medium for teaching because of their mainstream use by all faculty. The electronic portfolio is the first widely adopted, and widely used, platform for introducing faculty in educational administration to an Internet-based technology for teaching. The adoption of electronic portfolios by educational administration programs requires faculty to use and explore the potential of the pedagogy of technology in their own teaching.
Lessons from a Utopian Community: Is a Critical Examination of Technology Feasible, Possible, or Necessary?
Author: Crockett, Denise K.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Religious Cultural Groups,Technology,Ethnography,Technology Uses in Education,Churches,Business,Family (Sociological Unit)

The purpose of this paper was to examine and learn from the technology found in a unique Amish Mennonite community. Information was collected in the home, school, church and workspace. An ethnographic approach was used to recreate the shared beliefs, practices, artifacts, folk knowledge, and behaviors in this community. The ethnographic methodology allowed analytical descriptions and reconstructions of whole cultural scenes and groups of the community. Findings indicate that technology is seen as a tool for making the community prosper. However, a critical examination by the elders of the community select or reject any new technology being considered.
The Inviting Professional Educator: A Reflective Practitioner and Action Researcher
Author: Smith, Kenneth H.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reflective Teaching,Action Research,Educational Research,Publishing Industry,Teacher Researchers

This article calls for all educators (teachers, administrators, counselors, supervisors) to implement systematic reflection and action research in their day-to-day professional activities. Additionally, it invites readers to go one step beyond to publish-- thus making their findings public. Relevant resources and suggestions for further reading are given at the end of the article. (Contains 13 online resources.)
Whispering Selves and Reflective Transformations in the Internal Dialogue of Teachers and Students
Author: Chohan, Sukhdeep Kaur
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Culture,Self Concept,Classroom Environment,Influences,Experience,Reflection,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Attitude Change,Negative Attitudes

It is beyond debate that the way one perceives oneself is influenced by the way one speaks to oneself. Becoming aware of the conversations that take place within the mind has the potential to assist one in recognizing whether the internal voice is self-limiting or self-encouraging. Making classrooms places where teachers and learners are inviting to themselves and each other is a key aspect of invitational theory and practice. My intent in this paper is to (1) discuss the influential role of the inner voice in shaping the experiences of teachers and students in classrooms, (2) introduce the art of transformation in their internal dialogue through ongoing self-reflection, monitoring, and revisions to the ways they speak to themselves, and (3) highlight the practical implications in classroom settings. The paper invites teachers and students to envision themselves in positive ways by promoting the transformation of negative, unhealthy, and irrational self-talk to inner communication that is positive, productive, and rational.
Examination of the Effectiveness of Male and Female Educational Leaders Who Made Use of the Invitational Leadership Style of Leadership
Author: Burns, Gwen
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leadership Styles,Leadership Effectiveness,Instructional Leadership,Elementary Secondary Education,Principals,Trust (Psychology),Leadership Qualities,Leadership,Gender Differences,Effective Schools Research,Multivariate Analysis

The purpose of this inquiry was to examine the effectiveness of male and female educational leaders who made use of the invitational leadership style of leadership in their k-12 school settings. Study participants consisted of 14 principals (7 female and 7 male) and 164 teachers. While quantitative findings revealed a statistically significant difference between the usages of invitational leadership qualities in effective schools versus less effective schools, there were no differences based on gender. Follow-up interviews with teachers and principals established that teachers believed that the invitational qualities of respect and trust were the most influential leadership qualities, while principals viewed trust as the predominant influencing factor. (Contains 4 tables.)
Foundations of Change for the Scholar-Practitioner Leader
Author: Thompson, Donna R.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Change,Public Education,Leadership,Theory Practice Relationship,Systems Approach,School Culture,Resistance to Change

Change is a fact of life, and educational reform is replete with change. However, cosmetic changes fail to bring about real improvement. Rather than remodel the existing concept of public education, leaders must create a new one. The schools must be recultured. The change leader must build trust with open communication supporting followers through transitions as changes are implemented. In this article the author examines how scholar-practitioner leaders allow theory to inform their practice and then reflect on their practice to revise theory. She examines how being firmly grounded in theory and possessing understanding gained from their practice, scholar-practitioner leaders have insights that neither scholar nor practitioner have as individuals.