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Localist identity or preference for local identity to national identity is likely to be susceptible to situational exposure. In the Chinese metropolis of Hong Kong, as the yellow ribbon is the icon of localism, yellow paper used in the questionnaire is likely to induce the localist identity. This inducement is the focus of the present study of 527 Hong Kong college students. Results reveal that the student given a yellow paper questionnaire reported a significantly stronger local, Hongkonger identity than did the other given a questionnaire of another color. Moreover, local and localist identities reported were significantly stronger and national, Chinese identity reported was weaker in the student from poorer family background given the yellow questionnaire than in the other. That is, family income per capita reduced the color cueing effects on identities. These results imply the situational influence of iconic color on youth's identities and resultant social impacts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study presents responses from a recent survey of college introductory physics students who were asked about the advantage of graphing on log paper. The results suggest that the vast majority of high school physics students do not use nor understand when and why to use logarithmic paper. An appropriate laboratory experiment with accompanying pedagogy, which is designed to help promote a better understanding of the advantages of graphing on log paper in high school, is discussed., While it is assumed that all college physics graduates have encountered the use of various specialized graph paper during their comes (James, 1988), it should not be assumed that all [...]

Faculty may encourage undergraduates to publish their original research, and several journals targets for students have been created. However, little is known about faculty familiarity and perceptions of these periodicals. [...]

The purpose of this study was to determine students' perceptions of learning gains when using the one-minute paper. Thirty-one students from the Physical Therapy (PT) and Nurse Anesthesia (NA) programs participated in this study. Students completed the one-minute paper in three classes. An email to students clarified the "muddy" points and included a link to the online survey. The Mann-Whitney Test was used to assess the significance of mean ranks of the survey question responses between the NA students and the PT students and to assess significance of age on the survey responses. Students reported less learning gains from the one-minute paper as compared to lectures and class discussions. However, students indicated that the one-minute paper enhanced their connection of key ideas with prior knowledge and application of concepts. Younger students reported less learning gains from group participation. Students appeared to value the use of the one-minute paper to make connections with other course material and for application of knowledge. Use of the one-minute paper to enhance learning is supported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents responses from a survey of college introductory physics students who were asked about the advantage of graphing on log paper. Laboratory experiment; Advantages of graphing on log paper; Quadratic relationships; Equations.

Discusses how campus-wide collaboration can help to solve the problem of alcohol and other drug use on campus. Collaboration includes students, student life personnel, faculty members, staff, and administrators; Discussion on collaborative activities.

Presents a study conducted by the authors to measure the effects of two versions of a paper recycling education program in terms of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of grade school children from private and public schools. How the study was conducted; Test used to evaluate the impact of the recycling program on each of the dependent measures; Impact of the recycling education program on student's knowledge in recycling.

The paper aims to provide an overview of research on the link between school leadership and teacher self-efficacy, with emphasis on transformational leadership. In the paper, we discuss the importance of self-efficacy for school outcomes, with reference to job satisfaction, stress, and student outcomes. The discussion of self-efficacy is followed by a discussion of transformational leadership as a leadership style that serves as the basis for organizational change and innovation. After a discussion of teacher self-efficacy and transformational leadership, we focus on the link between the two. There is a limited number of studies investigating the association between transformational leadership in education and teacher self-efficacy. However, some studies focus on leadership behaviors associated with the transformational style of leadership and investigate their link with self-efficacy. Our review includes the findings of these studies as well as of studies that focus specifically on the link between transformational school leadership practices and self-efficacy. Through our review of the literature, we make an attempt to provide an in-depth analysis of the possible effects of transformational leadership on teacher self-efficacy. The findings of the overview are used to draw conclusions and implications regarding educational policy as well as future research on the topic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

First-generation students are faced with different challenges when joining the institutions of higher learning. Some of the experiences encountered by these students when entering these institutions can disorient them in a manner that affects their learning abilities. For this reason, it is necessary to come up with an approach that enhances their preparedness in joining these institutions. Both the first-generation students and the institutions which they plan to join must be well prepared in handling the challenges that are to be faced. The paper is to address some of these issues to be encountered by the first-generation business students in liberal arts colleges. Moreover, based on these experiences, the students develop some attitudes towards these colleges, which will also be covered under discussion. The methodology to be employed in this study will be by drawing upon a review of literature developed by different scholars concerning first-generation business students. The experiences detailed by students in these reviews will be of the essence in developing an understanding that of the topic under discussion. Most of the first-generation students will be understood to be in love with liberal colleges based on the exposure provided to students by these colleges. Finally, the paper will highlight the importance of liberal schools towards the success of first-generation students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyzed college students’ perceptions regarding their graduate teaching assistant’s (GTAs) power use and their levels of communication apprehension (CA) in the classroom. This study demonstrates how instructor power strategies not only determine how students perceive their instructor but also how those strategies affect students’ CA. The findings indicate that students’ perceptions of their GTAs’ use of reward power are highly correlated with students’ interpersonal CA. Results from this study suggest that the use of pro-social power in the classroom can create positive student-teacher relationships and builds upon positive teacher aspects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents the results of a study on Calculus students' use of web-based homework. We collected data from students' web-based homework usage, such as their grades, time spent, number of attempts used to solve problems, and problem solutions. We also collected grades on in-class quizzes, which were given the day after homework had been submitted, and included problems identical or similar to those on the homework. Our results showed that student performance in web-based assignment does not reflect their actual knowledge of the course content. Most of the students received very high grades on the web-based homework, but half of them scored either a D or F on the quizzes. Overwhelming majority of the students used at most two attempts to find the correct answers to the homework problems. Students who scored D or F on the quizzes spent the least amount of time on the homework, but their homework grades were no different from their high performing peers. The results indicated that many students might complete their homework with a great deal of external assistance, but without understanding the concepts being assessed. The paper will also discuss how a minor intervention on students' usage of web-based homework can make sizeable impact on their performances on in-class quizzes and exams. Students in the treatment group outperformed their control group peers on the quizzes and exams, despite scoring significantly lower in web-based assignments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we extend prior studies on alcohol beliefs among college undergraduates, which have focused primarily on their relationship to drinking, by assessing the extent to which the notion that alcohol use is integral to the student role impacts college undergraduates’ academic and social experiences. An analysis of data from a survey administered at a mid-sized private university indicated that alcohol beliefs affected a range of academic and social outcomes related to persistence, including grades, social integration, and students’ evaluations of their social experiences, especially among members of disadvantaged groups. While permissive alcohol beliefs increased the number of good friends white students had on campus, they reduced core friendship network size among students who identified as racial or ethnic minorities. Permissive alcohol beliefs were also inversely related to satisfaction with social life at the university among students of color and to grades, especially among first generation students. The latter findings were not explained by the strong relationship between alcohol beliefs and drinking. Thus, the association of the use of alcohol with the student role may contribute to negative academic and social experiences among members of disadvantaged groups in ways that are not directly tied to the consumption of alcohol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study provides an empirical look at verbal abuses experienced by teachers from students in public schools. We often hear about abuse of students, bullying of students, teachers' roles to stop the incidences of bullying and anti-bullying programs designed to protect students from bullying. However, how often is the teacher the victim of bullying in the form of verbal abuse? The purpose of this case study is to analyze the construct of teachers being bullied by students in order to shine light on this under-reported relational issue. A survey link was e-mailed to 250 participants aspiring to become administrators at a mid-southern university. The survey yielded a return rate of 100%. For this study, the specific measure used to analyze the data were descriptive statistics. The Ecological systems theory was used to ground this research. The findings confirmed 76% of the ample reported instances of verbal abuses encountered from students. Recommendations and implications for policy and practice are outlined in this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Higher education today is placing more emphasis on student advising in order to attract and retain students, and as a result, professional advisors are becoming more commonplace at universities across the nation. Institutions that follow this practice may still be interested in having faculty members mentor students in hopes of developing long-standing relationships that can benefit the college in the future. The paper's authors, who work at an AACSB International accredited business school at a mid-sized Midwestern university, surveyed students in order to ascertain their preferences and needs as part of the school's plans to implement a formal student-mentoring program. This paper discusses the differences, advantages and disadvantages, and likelihood of success of both informal and formal mentoring programs in both a business and academic setting. Results of the student questionnaire are provided in order to guide the structure and parameters of a mentoring program. Responses suggest professors are a primary source of advice for most students concerning course selection rather than other information. Overall, students prefer to seek advice from classmates and friends more than other groups. However, results suggest that most students would participate in a mentoring program if offered and would like to meet on a monthly basis. Students prefer to choose their own mentor in their major. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

For over 25 years, my lecture driven teaching strategies that included passive learning outcomes has prevailed in my K12 and higher education teaching. The requirement to help doctoral students identify and understand their epistemology, ontology and worldview within a research methods class created a dilemma regarding the appropriateness of passive learning for these topics. Using autoethnography, this paper documents my journey in addressing the dilemma. The data include the previous research methods course syllabi, my notes from previous research methods classes, and research method student reflections from the past three years. This paper provides the context as the introduction followed by a literature review that includes adult learning theories such as andragogy (Knowles, 1988) and experiential learning theory (ELT) (Kolb, 1984). Also included is a review of transformative learning (Mezirow, 1995). Aggregating the three theories into a map organized by my desired student behaviors provided a structure that will guide me in my transition to incorporate more ELT (Kolb, 1984) strategies that will create opportunities for transformational learning. During the analyses, I realized that the resolution of my dilemma regarding passive and active learning was an example of a transformative learning experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Few countries usually dominate conversations of good educational systems which are Finland, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018 list top 1,000 universities in the world which represent only 5% of the 20,000 higher education institutions of the world. Out of these world countries, Finnish youth were the best young readers in the world according to results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Finish students also led in math in 2003 tests, and in 2006 when Finland was first out of 57 countries in science. Finland's achievements in education have other nations, especially the United States, doing their homework. Finland mania picked up more when the nation placed close to the top again in 2009 PISA scores among nearly half a million students worldwide, while the United States ranked 15th in reading, 19th in math and 27th in science. According to The Education Working Paper Series produced by the Education Unit at the World Bank, Finland's remarkable performance today springs directly from education policies and reforms (overhaul) set in motion in the 1960's and 1970's. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper aims to disentangle the relation between students' personality traits, subject choice, and salary expectations. The analysis is based on a large German student sample and particularly focuses on business and economics versus pedagogy students. Controlling for a potential selection bias, two Heckman selection models reveal that personality traits are a determinant for university subject selection. Yet, they are not associated with students' salary expectations. The analysis further shows that the first job contract type, as well as academic performance and gender, are amongst the determinants of students' expected salary. The results enable universities and potential employers to accurately profile applicants and give insights into the mechanism of students' salary expectation formation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite decades of appointments to the board of trustees, little is known about the roles and experiences of students on higher education boards. The focus of the paper centers on the lineage of student members on the University of California (UC) Board of Regents. The authors expand knowledge and understanding of the student trusteeship in higher education. Findings of this qualitative study illuminate the often marginalized conditions of student trustees as well as the fortitude they exude to position themselves as agents of change within the board. Implications for future research and practice related to student trustees are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Students in undergraduate and graduate programs offered by community colleges, universities, and colleges of education are generally expected to have basic writing competencies at the outset of their studies based on completion of a high school curriculum and core college composition classes. With more programs and courses online or having a hybrid delivery with both traditional classes and platforms like Moodle or Blackboard, students' writing abilities become magnified in digital submissions. This paper addresses the results of a content analysis of three courses across undergraduate and graduate program areas at a rural Southern state university and a nearby community college. The community college is open admissions, and the university has modest entrance requirements for undergraduate and graduate students. Based on the results of this study, the authors identified areas of writing strengths and deficiencies and propose approaches to remediate or improve writing skills, critical for both academic and later professional success. The authors agree that proactively addressing writing deficiencies leads to overall better performance in classes and improved student morale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Little is known about the quality of life of college students with autism as there is a dearth of literature on the topic. With an increasing number of students with ASD entering higher education institutions, this paper highlights the life of college students with ASD and strategies to help minimize bumps along the road. Life of college students with ASD is punctuated with challenges, including problems effectively using social-communication, social-emotional, and self-determination skills. However, utilizing strategies similar to K-12 settings, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Universal Design for Instruction (UDI), students may navigate college life with reduced difficulties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the popularity of learner-oriented approach in language teaching, research on learners is gaining more and more importance. This paper attempts to review the empirical researches on self-efficacy in the ESL/ EFL settings during the past 10 years with the purpose of depicting the extent to which the self-efficacy research in ESL/EFL has generally covered and exploring the nature, effect and implication of self-efficacy beliefs in second language learning and teaching, and hence giving a brief picture of the development of self-efficacy research in ESL/EFL. The related research on the relationship between learners' self-efficacy and learning strategy, language anxiety, attribution, gender, achievement as well as intervention research are reviewed. The paper finally concludes that self-efficacy has a significant role in second/ foreign language learning. Learners' with high self-efficacy may achieve better academic results, use more learning strategies, maintain low language anxiety and keep healthy attributions. Therefore, it is important for teachers to help the students maintain properly high but accurate self-efficacy beliefs. In the end, some pedagogical suggestions are put forward. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the effects of negligence toward diversity issues on campus racial climate, describes how exclusionary practices affect minority students' (i.e., Asian American, Hispanic, Black, and Native American) educational experiences, and addresses faculty issues relevant to diversity. In addition, the paper identifies the factors that prevent, hinder, and promote the careers of faculty of color. Finally, two leadership frameworks that enable educational leaders to transform their organizational culture and diversify the racial and ethnic makeup of their institutional character are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Higher education's commitment to students of color has gradually eroded because of a number of problems including the country's changing climate regarding racial issues and the persistent downturns in the U.S. economy (Allen, 1988a). The enrollment of Black students at four-year predominantly White institutions (PWIs) continues to fall short of anticipated goals and is constantly declining. This is due in part to the fact that Black students at PWIs view the campus racial climate as hostile, alienating, and culturally insensitive. Given the importance of diverse learning environments in alleviating racial tension and enhancing students' educational outcomes, it is essential to examine the impact of PWIs on Black students' college experience. This paper examines the effects of PWIs on Black students' educational experiences. Specifically, the paper provides an overview of (a) the historical plight of Black students, (b) the role of federal policies and statutes in enhancing equity and access, (c) the role of historically Black colleges and universities in expanding educational opportunities for socially oppressed groups, (d) campus racial climate, and (e) the role of student affairs practitioners in improving diversity on campus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reports on the feasibility of The Study Place Project (TSP2), a novel intervention designed to improve academic achievement and retention for first-year college students. Our aim was to provide students with regular study sessions in a minimal distraction environment, allowing them to apply their own strategies and abilities to accomplish their personal academic goals. The six-week intervention, conducted with students in their first semester of college, predicted significantly higher GPAs and greater first-year retention. This pattern was largely replicated with a sample of upper division participants. Our results also revealed an interesting pattern of relations between study, academic performance, and psychological well-being. TSP2 provides a sustainable approach that may help students to overcome academic challenges of college life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over the last decade, sleep quality becomes serious issue in academic research. There was an increasing number of interventions conducted to improve sleep quality. Objective: This review aims to provide a better understanding on how the intervention on sleep quality develops and to explore the effectiveness of those intervention strategies among college students. Methods: This review disclosed the published research papers from three databases: PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane Library with the combination of key searching terms: sleep quality, intervention strategies, insomnia, college students. Results: Fifteen studies conducted among college students were included. The results indicated that exercise elicits changes in sleep, moderate exercise intervention is highly recommended for sleep benefits. In addition, cognitive behavior therapies (CBT) showed effective sleep outcomes. Singular trials worked with lavender also showed prospective results. Conclusion: Various efforts in improving sleep quality have been examined, CBT and moderate physical exercise as methods of interacting with sleep quality received keen awareness. Future studies are suggested to enhance the long-term effects of these sleep intervention strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Teachers struggle to reach all students and to lead them to mastery of the various disciplines they teach. However, only a few student display persistence and tenacity to accomplish academic assignments and goals set by teachers, schools, and districts. This paper explores the concept of persistence and how to develop persistence in students. Included are four texts by Edward Deci (internal motivation), Carol Dweck (mindset), Angela Duckworth (grit), and Daniel Pink (drive) which shed light on the characteristics of persistence and suggest strategies for teaching students how to recognize and develop persistence. Four concluding suggestions are made for transforming learning environments for the development of passion and persistence in learners. Also included is the Rubric for Learner Behavior delineating learning environment practices of successfully engaged students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Online education is growing at a phenomenal rate. This growth in online education offers many opportunities to colleges and universities to reach students who may not have attended a traditional (brick and mortar) college or university. Online education also gives students more control over their education along with a more flexible schedule. As with every opportunity there comes a responsibility. For colleges and universities, this responsibility includes the need to effectively engage students in the online classroom to ensure learning. This paper will review the theories that can be used to foster online learning and education, as well as some of the best practices for effectively engaging the online student in the classroom. Don't despair -- these best practices do not require an investment in expensive technology or resources -- they just require the creativity and imagination of the instructor to redesign the learning experience and adapt it to the online platform. Authentic learning which includes the use of problems based on real world situations, scenarios and role playing exercises, case studies and problem based activities will be reviewed as one of the most effective ways to encourage engagement of the online student as well as their academic growth and development. As the paper discusses, these concepts can also be utilized with great success with the adult learner in the online classroom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to examine the racial conflict that occurred at the University of Michigan (UMI) earlier last year when Black students expressed their frustrations with the underrepresentation, racial discrimination and disparaging remarks against African Americans on campus (Jaschik, 2014). Because student affairs is the service most relevant to the issue, the paper primarily focuses on multicultural student services and explores how the student affairs division addresses the shortcomings of discrimination and underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities in order to enhance campus racial climate and promote equal representation of socially oppressed groups. Finally, two multicultural frameworks that can be used to enhance student affairs practitioners' multicultural skills and guide them in transforming their educational institutions are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors were drawn to the media phenomenon created by Amy Chua's book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother about her parenting experiences raising two daughters. Chua's parenting style is quite strict by US standards. The authors classify her style as Ethnic Minority, considered a subset of Authoritarian parenting style as compared to Authoritative style that is related to high academic achievement. This paper examines Asian parenting style and its relationship with students' academic performance through the lens of western parenting style literature and Confucianism. Concerning the parenting style literature, a framework of variables is introduced that defines each style. We found these variables relate to Confucianism that places value on education and family dynamics. In this paper, three conclusions are reached: 1) the Ethnic Minority parenting style needs to be more prominent in the parenting style literature and more research needs to be conducted, particularly with Asian descendants. 2) Asian parenting style needs to be singled out and examined with an in-depth look at its relationship with children's academic performance. 3) Confucianism with an emphasis on education and family dynamics, seems to foster the academic achievements of children. This impact needs to be further explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to provide support for post-secondary institutions' exploring and implementing restorative justice in their judicial practices. Although restorative principles have been employed successfully across the globe in criminal proceedings and K-12 education, most colleges and universities have not yet embraced this practice. By exploring the limited literature and research on restorative justice, this paper demonstrates the benefits of restorative discipline to the campus community, to the hegemonic male culture, and to student development. It will also present general strategies for implementing restorative justice on college campuses. There are very few articles exploring the benefits of restorative justice in higher education. This paper fills that gap. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study describes the learning and development experiences of teacher education students after taking an introductory course on adolescent psychology. The instructor adopted the developmental instruction model (DIM) (Knefelkamp, 1998) in this study and facilitated students learn through experiential learning. Fifteen students (aged between 20 and 28, with an average of 23.25) submitted a report and a research paper during the course and were invited for an in-depth interview after the course ended. Each student provided three sets of data (a brief paper, a research report, and an interview), and the instructor and research assistant recorded observation/reflection notes which were all analyzed with phenomenological qualitative method. Six themes emerge: (1) improved self-understanding including review of characteristics of their adolescence and how their adolescence makes who they are; (2) better understanding of modem youngsters including characteristics of adolescents in Taiwan and other countries and the challenges they encounter; (3) understanding of impacts of environmental factors (family, campus life, society and culture) on teenagers such as how changes in environment affect them; (4) acquisition of counseling techniques for adolescents; (5) experiencing the effectiveness of experiential learning; and (6) recognition of the practicality of DIM. The findings of this study served as the foundation for teacher education students to go deeper into the world of adolescent psychology, and for designing and selection of pedagogical methods for psychology courses. Findings supported that this course could enhance teacher education students' understanding of themselves and adolescents. It also could solidity their teaching and counseling skills for youngsters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With an increase in school shootings, it is imperative to explore the causes in order to fully examine the data surrounding these events. Despite the fact there is much debate about why there are so many school shootings (absence of armed guards at schools, gun laws, etc.), there is a lack of research on the root causes. This paper reviews current literature about different aspects of school shootings. Exact causes of past school shootings should be researched in order to come to a better understanding of why these events occurred. With more research on this subject, perhaps some solutions could be raised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although more of the U.S. population now attends college, a substantial proportion of students are the first in their families to pursue higher education. One significant way that first-generation students differ from their "continuing-generation" counterparts is the lack of relevant knowledge held by their parents about college life. Without this set of experiences from which to draw, such parents have a limited capacity to counsel their young adult children as they move through systems of higher education. This wealth of experience and knowledge, or cultural capital, works in both visible and invisible ways. Using data from a sample of undergraduates, this paper quantifies differences between first- and continuing-generation students in specific forms of cultural capital, including parental involvement, autonomy support, and how often students seek out the advice and support of their parents. Whereas most students reported discussing job/career plans with their parents and received encouragement to be responsible for their own choices, significant differences were found for nearly every other item measured: continuing-generation students benefited from more parental involvement, autonomy support, and communication about academic life than first-generation students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Selecting an undergraduate institution in the United States has been one of the most exciting, yet stressful experiences in college students and their families' lives. Simultaneously, undergraduate institutions need to identify and meet student expectations and the current job market demands in order to recruit and retain highly qualified students. Once students have selected their ideal institution, student satisfaction and motivation, individually and collectively, are major indicators of retention and graduation at the college level. Student retention has become a challenging issue in many institutions and for the academic community nationwide. Curricular and departmental characteristics have played a crucial role in increasing student satisfaction and motivation, and in improving student retention and graduation at the college level. Strong curriculum and department, through an investment of various resources and a unique collection of course work, is a necessary condition to enhance student learning and development. This paper evaluates previously published literature regarding curricular and departmental characteristics that affect satisfaction and retention of undergraduate students in the United States. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the successful implementation of a multidisciplinary wellness program in a university setting utilizing student workers and university resources. Methods. The WU Moves Community Wellness Program (WUM) was developed to provide health and wellness services to low-income individuals. Since wellness involves multiple dimensions, the knowledge from many disciplines are necessary for a successful, well-rounded program. Students and faculty from multiple university departments were utilized to provide wellness services to low-income individuals within the community. Results. Results indicate that a university-housed wellness program utilizing the skills of students and faculty from many disciplines can provide optimal benefits for its clientele. This program showed a high level of adherence, improved psychological and physiological outcomes, and improved fitness and perceptions of health. Conclusion. A wellness program within a university setting which uses a mutidisciplinary approach to wellness provided substantial health and wellness benefits to its participants. In addition, this type of program provides reciprocal benefits for students and university. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While working at a fast paced reference desk at a busy community college, a librarian may encounter many challenging questions and situations. One such problem that may exist on a community college level is that of the very needy student, who not only has issues with information literacy, but with reading competency and computer literacy. The question is: " on what on level is the librarian responsible for remediating the student in a the brief and confining limitations of the reference interview?" This paper seeks to explore the role of the librarian as he or she relates to remediation and reference assistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper addresses the aspects which influence Teacher Professional Development (TPD) concerning change and collaboration in teaching when reviewing literature in the field of TPD. The main research question to be answered is: How can collaborative inquiry between teachers influence teachers' professional development (TPD)?. Research in the field of TPD has a responsibility to allocate what works or not in order to invest in the development of teachers so that all students can have high quality instruction. TPD must be of high quality to be attractive and perceived as valuable. Yet, professional development initiatives are rarely evaluated in a constructive manner. This general lack of evaluation and liability not only contributes to a lack of information about the usefulness or effectiveness of TPD, it gives teachers no incentive to take professional development seriously. The present literature review aims to seek an understanding of what makes TPD effective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper looked at knowledge management and global information dissemination. Knowledge is a very powerful tool for survival, growth and development. It can be seen as the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience. The paper was addressed under the following sub-headings: Knowledge management knowledge dissemination and utilization; global information and new technologies; knowledge as a New source of wealth; vocational and technical education curriculum for attainment of millennium development foals in information age; and the national policy on education on vocational and technical education. It was based on these that recommendation was made that internet equipment and learning facilities and fund should be provided for the pursuit of vocational and technical knowledge and dissemination of information in the information age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to emphasize the importance of using Moodle in foreign language learning and teaching by reviewing relevant literature and introducing a Moodle-based environment aiming to help English learners to practice their English by themselves. Firstly, the use of Moodle in education and more specifically in English Language Teaching is discussed. Secondly, the summary of the rationale behind the Moodle platform is presented. Finally, a snapshot from the platform is shown and the features of it are explained briefly. It is argued at the end of the paper that e-learning platforms like Moodle have certain advantages in facilitating the foreign language learning process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores the value of the Game of Kings, Chess, as a tool for developing highly successful leaders. This paper highlights and demonstrates how the methods of the game of Chess can have strong influence on the ability and performance of exceptional leaders in any field, and how the game of Chess can enhance the cognitive capacity of those in leadership, beginning at a young age, to improve their mental capacity in a world experiencing diverse change in this new millennium. The authors come to the conclusion that in order to bridge the gap between scholarship and entrepreneurship, and to build better leaders capable of handling future demands; the well-researched and powerful tool of Chess should be incorporated into the early grade curriculum, as well as in graduate leadership, business, industrial, and educational programs. Chess can be the catalyst to enhance the skills of graduates and leaders alike to remain competitive in a global economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes and potential solutions to, student attrition. With student attrition rates reaching between 30 and 50 per cent in the United States, and over 20 per cent in Australia, the inability of higher education institutions to retain their students is a significant issue. This paper cites key risk factors which place students at risk of non-completion, which include mental health issues, disability, socioeconomic status and ethnicity. Furthermore, first year students and higher degree by research students are susceptible to attrition. The capacity of a student to develop a sense of belonging within the higher education institution is recognised by this paper as a being a critical factor determining student retention. The creation of a caring, supportive and welcoming environment within the university is critical in creating a sense of belonging. This can be achieved by the development of positive student/faculty relationships, the presence of a well resourced counselling centre and the encouragement of diversity and difference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores and challenges the notion that postsecondary students are products of higher education, shaped and molded for the benefit of future employers. The mere suggestion that students are passive in their consumption of educational services would seem to discount the importance of their own educational identity and the broad repertoire of existing knowledge that they bring with them and build upon during the guided learning experience. Adopting a customer focus, wherein students are valued according to their personal brand rather than their relative usefulness to someone or something else would thus seem preferable. And although critics have long argued that a student-customer model in higher education leads to an erosion of education quality and forces professors to pander to students, this paper questions whether this claim has ever been fully substantiated with empirical evidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From the beginning of time, there has been a pervasive interest in getting some members of the human race to conform to the wishes of other members of the human race. The use of positive as well as not so positive methods have been utilized, researched and espoused upon. The current paper presents a review of the vast literature on the history of aversive intervention. Aversive intervention is defined and deeply explored. This paper examines the course of such treatment through human history and ends with a provocative reflection that delves into some of the mysteries surrounding this topic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a case study designed to educate students in pre-service teacher education programs about the importance of a comprehensive eye exam. The case study chronicles a family's multi-year search for solutions to their child's reading difficulties. The research supporting the case study explores the connection between vision dysfunctions unidentifiable through traditional school-based vision screening programs and poor reading performance. The influence and impact teachers can have identifying vision issues, as well as the strengths and limitations of school-based vision screening programs, are explored. The paper concludes with implications from the case study for pre-service teacher education programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

College education has become a prerequisite in today's globalized, knowledge based, and technology controlled economy. A college education not only benefits the individual, it also has numerous advantages for society. Research shows that college graduates are less likely to be involved with crime, more likely to be home owners, more likely to be healthy, more likely to live longer, and more likely to be financially astute. They tend to be good citizens whose contributions to society are hard to enumerate. Unlike compulsory public school education in the USA, there are no laws that mandate attendance in a college. For high school students with disabilities, the scenario is slightly different. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) mandates that high school teachers and guidance counselors help high school students with disabilities plan for postsecondary education and post-school outcomes. Consequently, unprecedented numbers of students with disabilities are arriving in colleges and universities. Unfortunately, college professors and other personnel are not always prepared to work with these students. This paper focuses on educational rights of college students with disabilities that have been granted to them by federal legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act. It also includes short case studies of college students with disabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Internships are three-way partnerships among an institution of higher education, an employment (internship) site, and a student intern. Internships offer students an opportunity to apply classroom learning to a practical setting, while engaging actively in a professional capacity. At the beginning of an internship, students are likely to be confronted with a number of challenges until they become familiar with various required tasks. This hands-on learning opportunity allows students to collaborate closely with a college faculty advisor and an intern employer, thus promoting partnerships between the college and the community. In order to receive internship credit hours at the end of an academic term, students are often required to successfully complete periodic learning journals, a final written report, as well as a final oral presentation. This paper evaluates previously published literature regarding the benefits and drawbacks of local (domestic) and international internships from the perspectives of college students in the United States. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Selecting an undergraduate institution in the United States has been one of the most challenging experiences in college students and their families' lives. Students must weigh in both academic and non-academic factors during the college selection process. Once students have selected a 2-year or 4-year institutions, they are required to take a set of general education courses prior to graduation. In addition to the traditional or honors general education curriculum, courses including remedial math, remedial English, academic success, career success, and diversity/multicultural have been implemented in recent decades as part of the general education curriculum in many undergraduate institutions. These additional courses are implemented to ensure college survival and to address college campus and workplace success issues. This paper evaluates previously published literature regarding the general education curricula that influence success, satisfaction, and retention of undergraduate students in the United States. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Graduate students represent a unique demographic within higher education, facing challenges that are distinct from those faced by traditional undergraduate students. Research investigating the pressures associated with graduate study reveal that stress takes a detrimental toll on the mental and emotional well-being of graduate students, leading to unnerving attrition rates within this population. Among the various stressors faced by graduate students, one particular source of concern is the stress associated with managing the financial aspect of their multidimensional lives. The current paper reviews existing literature on graduate student stress, financial stress, and financial education to make a case for developing financial education programs aimed specifically toward the needs of graduate students in higher education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of video games on self-esteem is an understudied area in social science research, despite the gaming industries ' massive economic growth and how widespread games have become in everyday lives. This paper explores and investigates literature on how playing video games could impact psychological well-being, specifically self-esteem. Previous research has demonstrated that participation in playing sports can have positive effects on self-esteem; could the same be true for participation or competence in playing video games? The effects and implications of how video games can impact an individual's self-esteem is important for clinicians to understand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]