E-Portfolios for Language Learning at Lingnan University

The goal of the project was to improve the use of e-portfolios for language learning at Lingnan University. The study gathered information on student and faculty use and perception of e-portfolios using student surveys, interviews, and Self Access Centre sessions. The results indicated strong trends relating effort, opinions, and resources surrounding e-portfolios. The research concluded with several recommendations including the implementation of tech tutors , more in-class demonstrations, curriculum changes, and incentives for well-presented e-portfolio view layouts

Does Culture Influence the Needs of Critical Care Families?

Purpose: This study explores ICU patient\u27s family member needs, particularly Vietnamese and Latino families. Design: Convenience sampling at 24 bed ICU in acute care community hospital serving ethnically diverse population. Methods: Non-experimental survey with pretest-posttest design using Demographic sheet, Critical Family Needs Inventory (CCFNI), and Needs Met Inventory (NMI). Information pamphlets were distributed. Data analysis was by ethnic groups using measures of central tendency and descriptive statistics. Findings: CCFNI results indicate family members of all ethnicities experience the same priority of needs; support and information are top two needs. English, Spanish and Vietnamese pamphlets met information needs of the majority of the recipients

DOC 2019-06 Proposal for New Bachelor of Science in Health Science Degree and Consolidation of Selected Majors within the Department of Health and Sport Science

Legislative AuthorityRationale for Program: We propose to establish a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) degree in the School of Education and Health Science (SEHS) and Department of Health and Sport Science (HSS). Within this new degree, we propose: ● The creation of a major in Health Science, with multiple concentrations that correspond to our current offerings. ● The transfer of the current baccalaureate degree program in Dietetics to this degree to better align the major with the degree earne

The Faculty Notebook, September 2007

The Faculty Notebook is published periodically by the Office of the Provost at Gettysburg College to bring to the attention of the campus community accomplishments and activities of academic interest. Faculty are encouraged to submit materials for consideration for publication to the Associate Provost for Faculty Development. Copies of this publication are available at the Office of the Provost

The ROI of ESOL: The Economic and Social Return on Investment for ESOL Programs in Greater Boston

Recognizing the importance of immigrants to Greater Boston and the value of English classes and other supports to building an inclusive and welcoming community, the Boston Foundation and the Latino Legacy Fund commissioned a study that explores the "return on investment" (ROI) for teaching English to adults who are speakers of other languages. Known as ESOL programs, these services are an important component of adult education and a key piece of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The result of that study is this report, comprising an analysis of the region's ESOL landscape that provides background and context for the in-depth case studies and ROI estimates that follow

DOC 2019-07 Proposal for New Bachelor of Science in Sport and Wellness Degree and Consolidation of Selected Majors within the Department of Health and Sport Science

Legislative Authority. Rationale for Program: We propose to establish a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Wellness (BSSW) degree in the School of Education and Health Sciences (SEHS) and Department of Health and Sport Science (HSS). Within this new degree, we propose: ● The creation of a major in Sport and Wellness, with multiple concentrations (Health and Fitness, Community Health, and Sport Management) that correspond to our current offerings and opportunities for growth. 2 The focus of the major in Sport and Wellness , with its multiple concentrations: Health and Fitness, Community Health, and Sport Management will be to build upon the Common Academic Program to create graduates who can: ● Articulate the concepts of management and leadership as well the various skills, roles, and functions of leaders in health and sport, ● identify and analyze ethical, economic, legal, and socio-cultural issues, and formulate responses for use in planning, decision making and policy determinations in sport and wellness. ● develop professionally and identify relevant professional goals and necessary action steps

The Effect of Learner's Learning Style Based Instructional Strategy on Science Achievement of Secondary School Students

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The thinking styles of university mathematics students

In this paper, we focus on the relationship between studying university mathematics and the ‘thinking styles’ of both undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics students. A crosssectional quantitative study (N = 238) was conducted in a large Greek university, identifying the thinking styles of second, third and fourth year undergraduates, as well as those of students following a postgraduate degree in mathematics. The analysis revealed that the more experienced undergraduates and the postgraduates showed a stronger preference for originality and freedom in thinking, low degrees of structure, high levels of freedom and more complex information processing, combined with non-prioritised thinking. However, the postgraduates combine these preferences with a stronger preference for implementing rules and instructions. A discussion on these findings and on the factors that may account for them is presented