The mathematics self-efficacy of rural central Appalachian undergraduate females.

This dissertation study was a two-part investigation with a sample of undergraduate students from three community and technical colleges and one university in the state of Kentucky. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that contribute to the mathematics self-efficacy of rural Central Appalachian undergraduate females. Two subscales of the Fennema-Sherman Mathematics Attitude Scale, the Confidence in Learning Mathematics and the Effectance Motivation Scale in Mathematics, were used to identify potential interview subjects. The 596 subjects, including 360 females and 236 males, also completed a questionnaire designed to determine their classification as being from rural Central Appalachia, other Appalachia, or non-Appalachia. Female students from rural Central Appalachia were divided into two categories: negative mathematic attitude and positive mathematics attitude. Thirty-seven interviews were conducted resulting in 15 interviews from students in the negative mathematics attitude category and 22 interviews from students in the positive mathematics attitude category. Interviews were coded according to the four contributors to self-efficacy as defined by Bandura (1997). The contributors are enactive mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, social/verbal persuasions, and physiological and affective states. Results indicate that students in the negative mathematics attitude category did not receive regular feedback for their efforts to learn mathematics. They also identified with peers that were struggling. Students in the positive mathematics attitude category received regular positive feedback to reinforce their self-efficacy. The students in the positive category also wanted not only to increase their mathematics abilities but to help other students understand mathematics

Souvenir Book of Bar Harbor, Me.

Colored, postcard-like images in a souvenir booklet showing scenes around Bar Harbor, Maine, published between 1915 and 1925. Images include the Village Green, Thunder Cave, Duck Brook, Frenchman\u27s Bay, Newport Mountain from Gorge Road, Bar Harbor High School, Balance Rock, Main Street, Shore Path, Bar Harbor from Rodick Island, the Post Office, Jesup Memorial Library and Y.W.C.A., Kebo Street, Profile Rock and a horse drawn buggy driving past Otter Cliff

Kamala Sankaram

Acclaimed composer, vocalist, playwright and actress Kamala Sankaram will work with Cali students on a variety of creative events, including both her compositions and student compositions, culminating in a performance at Merkin Hall. Students and faculty alike are excited to learn about Kamala\u27s own background, influences and creative processes in addition to handling notation in an open and improvisatory way.https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-immersive-residency-2021-2022/1007/thumbnail.jp

University Jazz Ensemble (December 2, 2022)

The Jazz Ensemble is proud to present an exciting concert featuring esteemed members of the Jazz faculty at the Cali School of Music.https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-performances-2022-2023/1007/thumbnail.jp

Dame Evelyn Glennie and Michael Dougherty

Join world renowned percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and acclaimed composer Michael Dougherty in a series of masterclasses, lectures, and rehearsals. The week will culminate in the world premiere performance of the wind band version of Michael Daugherty\u27s Dreamachine by the MSU Wind Symphony with Dame Evelyn Glennie as soloist.https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-immersive-residency-2021-2022/1008/thumbnail.jp

Voces8

The British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertoire both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors, and soloists. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble’s performance and education ethos.https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-immersive-residency-2022-2023/1005/thumbnail.jp

Kaleidoscope Concert

A nonstop extravaganza celebrating the Cali School\u27s talented students and faculty, Kaleidoscope features the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Chorale, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and auditioned chamber and solo artists.https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-performances-2022-2023/1001/thumbnail.jp

University Wind Symphony (December 9, 2022)

The Wind Symphony presents the world premiere of In It Together by composer Armando Bayolo, featuring the ZZYZX Saxophone Quartet. The program will also feature the music of Nicole Piunno, Carolyn Bremer, and David Biedenbender.https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-performances-2022-2023/1009/thumbnail.jp

University Symphony Orchestra (April 26, 2023)

Join conductor Kyle Ritenauer and the Symphony Orchestra as they present works from classical and contemporary repertoire.https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-performances-2022-2023/1018/thumbnail.jp

Charles Yang and Peter Dugan

This classical-meets-rockstar duo violinist Charles Yang and pianist Peter Dugan will mix things up as they interact with MSU strings and piano students. Prizing versatility as the key to the future of classical music, the duo will conduct classes on improvising, functional theory, and a round table discussion on paving a career in today\u27s musical landscape.https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/cali-immersive-residency-2021-2022/1006/thumbnail.jp