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The Use of Executive Control Processes in Engineering Design by Engineering Students and Professional Engineers
Author: Dixon, Raymond A.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Engineering,Novices,Metacognition,Higher Education,College Students,Engineering Education,Mathematics Education,Science Education,Mathematical Models,Problem Solving,Technological Literacy,Mathematical Formulas,Evaluation,Protocol Analysis,Technology

A cognitive construct that is important when solving engineering design problems is executive control process, or metacognition. It is a central feature of human consciousness that enables one "to be aware of, monitor, and control mental processes." The framework for this study was conceptualized by integrating the model for creative design, which illustrates the co-evolution of the problem and solution spaces during engineering design problem solving, with executive control processes such as planning, monitoring, and evaluation. According to Maher, Poon, and Boulanger (1996), whenever engineers are solving design problems, their problem and solution spaces co-evolve with an interchange of information between the two mental spaces. This study investigates if there are differences in the cognitive process of mechanical engineering students and professional mechanical engineers as they use executive control processes (i.e., planning, monitoring, and evaluation) in the problem and solution spaces while solving an engineering design problem conceptually. The findings from this qualitative study confirm previous findings of other studies and provide useful insights about the executive control processes of student and professional mechanical engineer designers. Three conclusions were drawn from the findings: (1) That expert planning and monitoring is driven by propositions, while the novice planning and monitoring is influenced by analogical comparisons; (2) That mental representations are used mostly when the engineering student and professional engineers are monitoring their design solutions, and the professional engineers are more balanced than the students in their use of analogies and propositions; and (3) That evaluation plays a larger role in the solution space of professional engineers, while engineering students do more planning in the problem space. The findings indicate that the engineering students did more planning than the professional engineers. (Contains 4 figures and 2 tables.)
School Counselors and School Psychologists: Partners in Collaboration for Student Success within RTI and CDCGP Frameworks
Author: Zambrano, Elias
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Health Services,Response to Intervention,Cooperative Programs,School Counselors,School Psychologists,Counselor Role,Partnerships in Education,Cooperation,Mental Health,Models,Delivery Systems,Prevention,Intervention,Remedial Programs

For many students, school counselors and school psychologists are the initial and primary mental health service providers. The authors will articulate how these two professional groups can use complementary competencies to better serve students through collaborative efforts. Within the context of Response to Intervention and the CDCGP Model, a collaborative model complete with sample strategies to illustrate the effective delivery of collaborative prevention, intervention, and remedial services for all students is provided.
Peer Tutoring with Child-Centered Play Therapy Language
Author: Vavreck, Sarah
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Tutoring,Play Therapy,Peer Teaching,Grade 5,Elementary School Students,Program Effectiveness,Young Children,Interpersonal Relationship,Kindergarten,Empathy,Language Usage,Skill Development,Positive Reinforcement,Self Control,Focus Groups,Experiential Learning,Reading Skills

The focus of this paper is on responses from fifth grade peer tutors who were trained to use child-centered play therapy language during tutoring sessions with kindergarteners. The focus of this project was to identify academic and social/emotional benefits of participating in the program. Results indicated that participation in the program provided a rich, experiential learning opportunity for the fifth graders to develop a relationship with a younger child, to reflect on the challenges of working with a younger child, and to discover and implement child-centered methods of setting appropriate limits with their kindergarten tutees. (Contains 2 tables.)
A New Breed of Volunteer Calls for a New Volunteer Culture
Author: McKee, Thomas
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Extracurricular Activities,Volunteers,Parents,Parent Participation,Family Structure,Activism,Social Networks

PTAs have always faced the challenge of competing for volunteer time. A PTA's primary volunteer base is made up of parents of public school children, and parents are being pulled in many directions, as their children are more engaged than ever in multiple extracurricular activities that may have their own specialized parent groups. Parents with limited time have to pick and choose where they volunteer and may only get involved in the music parents group or sports boosters. In addition, PTA leaders have to face the reality that volunteers do not act like they did in years past. Seismic shifts are shaking up the world of volunteer engagement, and PTAs have a whole new breed of volunteer to involve. This article discusses four seismic shifts in volunteer engagement: (1) changed family dynamics; (2) new modes of activism; (3) episodic volunteering; and (4) social networking. The new breed of volunteer calls for a new volunteer culture. The author presents four questions PTA leaders need to ask themselves to find out if their PTA is ready and able to integrate the new breed of volunteer into their ranks.
Tools for Today's PTA Volunteer
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Expertise,Parent Participation,Volunteers,Social Networks,Workshops,Seminars,Electronic Learning,Parents,Teachers,Parent Associations,Teacher Associations,Parent Teacher Cooperation

Becoming a PTA volunteer takes more than a willingness to serve; it takes knowing how to work effectively within the PTA and school community. This article describes what National PTA offers volunteers. When one trains with PTA resources, one has a chance to: (1) Participate in workshops and seminars with family-engagement experts; (2) Network with peers; and (3) Learn online at one's own pace.
Corbell PTA's Wild Walk: Fundraiser Cultivates Community
Author: Cassano, Michelle
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parents,Teachers,Parent Associations,Teacher Associations,Parent Teacher Cooperation,Fund Raising,Physical Activities,Mothers

When Corbell Elementary opened its doors in 2006 in Frisco, Texas, its newly formed PTA faced the challenge of implementing a productive fundraiser to get the school off to a great start. The new board chose to focus its efforts on a single fundraiser, rather than a series of smaller ones. They wanted to avoid having the children selling any kind of product, but still wanted to make the students an integral part of the event. A Corbell mom came to the board with the idea of hosting a fun run whereby the students obtain flat-fee or per-lap pledges from friends and family, then participate in a festive event full of running, walking, and school spirit. This article describes Corbell's Wild Walk fundraiser which promotes healthy competition and healthy lifestyles for a worthy cause.
Raise Funds and Friends with a Priceless Treasures Auction
Author: Martin, Karen K.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Child Welfare,Nonprofit Organizations,Altruism,Community Involvement,Fund Raising,Parents,Teachers,Parent Associations,Teacher Associations

Most everyone knows that times are tough for charitable organizations, and the ever-increasing number of nonprofits asking for donations from families who are also feeling the pinch on their wallet does not help. Many PTA units may be encountering "compassion fatigue" from even their most dedicated donors. How can PTAs compete for donations in such a climate? The key is to conduct fundraisers that are unique, fun, and purposeful. PTA's mission is to advocate for education, child welfare, family engagement, and community involvement. The case study presented in this article and the menu of fundraising ideas provided are examples of "do it yourself" ways to translate the PTA's mission into dollars.
Know and Share the Facts about Flu Vaccination
Author: Grohskopf, Lisa
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Pregnancy,Disease Control,Human Body,Microbiology,Child Health,Immunization Programs,Symptoms (Individual Disorders),Fatigue (Biology),Diseases,Chronic Illness,Older Adults

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and sometimes can lead to death. Symptoms of flu can include fever or a feverish feeling, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting, and diarrhea. Flu can be especially dangerous for young children, pregnant women, older people, and those with certain chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and neurological disorders. Flu can worsen chronic conditions and can lead to other complications, like pneumonia. An estimated 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population becomes infected with the flu each year. About 200,000 of these flu sufferers are hospitalized each year, including 20,000 children under the age of 5. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers annual vaccination to be the single best way to prevent the flu. Parents and teachers are essential allies in efforts to increase awareness about the importance of flu vaccination, and encourage more people to protect themselves by getting vaccinated. This article discusses some facts about flu vaccination.
Rooster Springs Elementary Teams Up for Success
Author: Edwards, Jennifer
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary Schools,Parent Participation,Parent School Relationship,School Districts,Parent Teacher Cooperation,Teamwork

For many schools, membership in PTA can become &quot;expected,&quot; instead of being a positive, fun opportunity to involve parents and support students and teachers. With more than 800 students each year, Rooster Springs Elementary PTA (RSE PTA) in Dripping Springs, Texas, never worried about membership recruitment. The PTA often assumed that parents understood the inherent value the group delivered and would join. The goal was simply to &quot;do what they did the year before.&quot; However, when changes come to a school, the old ways of doing things must change as well. RSE PTA faced membership losses when the school district was redrawn and the economy took a turn for the worse. This article describes how partnering with the educators at their school helped RSE PTA meet the challenge and remain strong.
Today's PTA Advocate: Speak Up to Stop Sequestration
Author: Chevalier, Jacque
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Federal Aid,Public Education,Advocacy,Child Advocacy,Activism,Educational Finance,Retrenchment,Budgeting,Financial Problems,Institutional Survival,Federal Legislation

The word sequestration has been in the news lately when talking about the federal budget. Sequestration refers to across-the-board cuts, and depending on where one lives and the amount of federal aid one's community receives, those cuts could amount to as much as 17 percent. That spells bad news for schools unless parents, educators, and other concerned citizens work to voice their concerns with their elected officials. It is no secret that schools and school districts increasingly turn to PTAs in an effort to plug funding gaps fueled by federal, state, and local budget cuts to education. In an economic environment where revenues are down, reliance on the safety net is up, and efforts to regain control of the fiscal future are front and center, public education is often the first fatality at state capitols and in city halls. Capitol Hill is no different. Unless there is bipartisan action taken in Congress,  across-the-board cuts amounting to more than 8 percent will take effect in January 2013. On August 10, more than 160 PTA leaders representing 42 states gathered for PTA Day at the White House to communicate the message of shared commitment to senior administration officials. They are urging Congress and the administration to identify and execute a balanced approach to deficit reduction that will not cripple the nation's schools. From Capitol Hill to the White House, PTA is forcing the nation's leaders to give answers to tough questions and reevaluate education as a national priority. It is crucial that parents, teachers, and champions for education, reach out to their elected leaders and encourage the adoption of a fiscally responsible plan to avoid punishing cuts to education. The author urges readers to join more than 5 million members of PTA to speak for every child with one voice and champion educational investment.
How to Make STEM Education Cool for Students
Author: Steel, David
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Youth,STEM Education,Student Interests,Career Choice,Science Careers,School Business Relationship,Scientists

Of all U.S. high school students who graduated in 2011, only 45 percent were ready for college-level math and a mere 30 percent were ready for science, according to ACT, a college-entrance testing agency. These data reflect the great challenge facing the United States in preparing students for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers needed to bolster the economy and ensure a promising future for American youth. One of the obstacles to solving this problem is that students are simply not interested in or excited by STEM subjects. As someone who earned his PhD in science and now works in corporate management, this author knows the unique benefits that come from a STEM education. Logic, problem solving, and quantitative thinking all contribute to professional success. The difficulties of getting students excited by science are many. But one opportunity to change this situation is for technology companies to step up to raise interest in STEM education. While schools focus on educating students in STEM, the tech sector can help address the challenge of interest. Many companies today are sending scientists and engineers into schools to talk about technology-focused careers and real-life experiences with hopes of stirring interest. Increased interaction between students and STEM professionals can help show that it is possible to study STEM subjects and still be cool. In this article, the author discusses some structured ways businesses can support students' hands-on application of STEM subjects.
How Technology Can Transform Student Achievement: An Interview with Dr. Michele Hancock
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Superintendents,Educational Change,School Districts,Educational Methods,Educational Technology,Interviews,Technology Integration,Computer Uses in Education

In July 2010, Michele Hancock, EdD, became the 14th superintendent of the Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD), the third largest Wisconsin school district, with 42 schools and a student population of almost 23,000 students. She arrived with a strong vision to improve student achievement by adjusting educational methods to harmonize with the new global knowledge and service economy. Her first efforts were to establish a new transformation plan to ensure all students and staff are proficient in information, technology, and media literacy to be successful in the global community. Dr. Hancock was one of 10 superintendents in the United States to receive eSchool Media's &quot;Tech-Savvy Superintendent Award&quot; in 2012. In this interview, Dr. Hancock discusses the progress of technological transformation at KUSD.
Class, Get Ready to Tweet: Social Media in the Classroom
Author: Kist, William
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Web Sites,Electronic Publishing,Social Networks,Computer Uses in Education,Handheld Devices,Technology Integration,Parent Participation,Discussion Groups

Electronic communication, whether through Facebook, Twitter, text messages, or even e-mail, has become part of the lives of hundreds of millions of people in the last 10 years. However, there are still many teachers who are nervous about using social networking for educational purposes, and there are still many schools in which students must completely unplug as they enter the school. One of the main reasons more schools have not incorporated social media into their lesson plans is worry over what parents will say. Although many parents use Facebook and Twitter themselves, a significant number of them are skeptical about the educational value of these social-networking tools. However, the tide seems to be shifting. More and more teachers are embracing social networking as part of the fabric of their classrooms. Increasingly, teachers are assigning students to blog, build wikis, take part in online discussion groups, and even use their cellphones within the classroom. The author has been researching teachers who use new forms of technology in their classrooms for the last 15 years and has noticed a dramatic increase in numbers of teachers who are using social networking for educational purposes. What exactly are teachers doing in the classroom with social networking? In this article, the author presents some examples of how teachers are using social networking and offers some suggestions about how parents can be involved.
Broadband Helps Bridge the Achievement Gap
Author: Simmons, Jamal
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Achievement Gap,Learner Engagement,Electronic Learning,Internet,Online Courses,Access to Information,Information Policy,Information Theory,Information Networks,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Innovation,Barriers,Educational Improvement,Improvement Programs,Educational Practices

In education, technology is giving new meaning to the phrase "equal opportunity." Teachers and students in schools across America--urban, rural, wealthy, and impoverished--are gaining access to online learning and all of its benefits through broadband technology. What is broadband? According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), it is high-speed internet access that allows users to tap into information and take advantage of internet-related services that are difficult or impossible to move through slower, dial-up telephone lines. Text, images, and sound are all transmitted digitally as bits of data. Broadband is an education equalizer. A high-speed internet connection breaks down the barriers to accessing advanced learning materials and instruction. It also can heighten student engagement and enable personalized instruction that caters to varying learning styles. Kramer Middle School, a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools, is one of the district's 40 lowest-performing schools. This article describes the new program Kramer is embarking on that is predicted to better engage students and dramatically improve test scores.
Tap the Power of the Internet for Your Fundraising Campaigns
Author: Dawkins, Tom
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Fund Raising,Parents,Teachers,Parent Associations,Teacher Associations,Parent Teacher Cooperation,Web Sites,Donors,Computer Mediated Communication,Social Networks

Just as online tools are connecting school communities, so, too, are the ways of raising the funds for grassroots projects changing. Over the past 10 years, increasingly sophisticated tools have been developed to assist with the process of raising money online. Crowdfunding is a new approach that offers donors a gamelike experience, with pledges being collected only if the project reaches its funding goal by a certain deadline. What makes crowdfunding different from the first generation of fundraising sites is that it does not discriminate on the basis of organization type. One can represent a registered charity, a nonprofit association, a for-profit business, or a group of volunteers, so long as one meets the other criteria of the particular website. The other difference is that crowdfunding creates a more gamelike dynamic which has been shown to be very successful in getting people involved and excited. Crowdfunding campaigns must be for specific projects and last a limited amount of time. In this article, the author discusses what one needs to know to successfully launch an initiative and provides a list of online fundraising options.
The Science of Enhanced Student Engagement and Employability: Introducing the Psychology Stream of the Inaugural HEA STEM Conference
Author: Hulme, Julie
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Learner Engagement,Evidence,Foreign Countries,Psychology,Educational Innovation,STEM Education,Higher Education,Employment Potential,College Students,Undergraduate Students,Formative Evaluation

The Higher Education Academy (HEA) is committed to enhancing the quality of learning and teaching for all university students in the UK, and the inaugural conference for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, held in April 2012 at Imperial College, London, aimed to showcase research and evidence-based educational innovation in the STEM subjects, including psychology. The research presented in this paper includes nine of the papers presented at the conference, which demonstrate the high quality pedagogical work taking place in the discipline. Before introducing the research, the authors discuss the context in which the conference took place, highlighting the place of psychology within STEM.
Animal Behaviour Fieldwork: Introducing Psychology Students to the Process of Science
Author: Dickins, Thomas E.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Field Trips,Animals,Research Methodology,Psychology,Teamwork,Ethology,Scientific Methodology,Classroom Observation Techniques,Foreign Countries,Higher Education

In this paper we discuss the development and running of a residential animal behaviour field trip. The trip has a number of elements that challenge and develop the students. First, this trip is open to students at levels two, three and M. This allows us to engineer a certain amount of peer assisted learning. Second, the students live together and have to cook and maintain the property. This leads to teamwork and sensible methods of dealing with disagreement. Third, the academic work is curiosity led. We expose the students to a number of field sites and allow questions to naturally emerge. From these questions we can develop project hypotheses. Fourth, the students develop appropriate methods for observation and analysis. Fifth, theory is gradually introduced through discussion in the field, the accommodation and at a drop in surgery at the tavern where they can talk one-to-one with a staff member. Finally, when back at university, they can engage in more formal supervision to complete their project. The benefits of this approach are many but include developing a sense of the scientific process, which is lacking in the more prescriptive class-based assessments that typically form research methods teaching. Finally, all of the students report feeling better prepared for future scientific project work.