Review of One-Room School: Teaching in 19305 Western Oklahoma

The term one-room school often evokes images, myths, and misconceptions. This book captures the memories of one young woman teaching in rural Oklahoma in the 1930s who succeeded despite unique problems of isolation, distance, time, weather, limited resources, and inadequate training

Review of One-Room School: Teaching in 19305 Western Oklahoma

The term one-room school often evokes images, myths, and misconceptions. This book captures the memories of one young woman teaching in rural Oklahoma in the 1930s who succeeded despite unique problems of isolation, distance, time, weather, limited resources, and inadequate training

A Weaverian Analysis of the Secular Humanism/Christianity Arguments

Since the Renaissance, the unclearly defined movement known as Humanism has been a part of society. However, it is only recently that the movement itself has caused significant controversy. What is responsible for this sudden outbreak of humanism hysteria? Is it even to be classified as a problem? To many, especially the Catholic church and many fundamentalist groups, it presents an overt threat. A vital area of controversy centers around education and the fight between a religious-based curriculum and the more recent secular studies. The issues, it appears, are often obscured by the rhetoric. Indeed, Karl Wallace sees rhetoric as determining opinion or fact on any question of public doubt (1954, p. 127), but the basic problem is a lack of agreed-upon terms so the issues can be rationally resolved. In this treatise, the reach of humanism and its rhetoric into the schools was examined. As Donald Clark notes in Rhetoric in the Middle Ages (1957), rhetoric can serve to teach morals and ethics. As will be shown, this concept is one of the main battlegrounds between humanism and conservative Christianity. An examination of the Humanist Manifesto II, in terms of Weaver\u27s analysis, revealed the clash of god terms and devil terms in a distinctly secular document. Finally, an examination of the rhetoric involved provides insight into the basic ideology and purposes of humanists and their opponents. Examination of anti-humanist rhetoric helped define elements of humanism. Richard Weaver\u27s method of rhetorical analysis was used to diagnose the arguments of both sides to provide a more comprehensive picture of the rhetorical clashes between the two groups

Assessing language using play-based assessment in a familiar versus an unfamiliar context.

In the last 30 years early childhood assessment has changed because of educational laws. Today, tests must do more than find children with delays; these tools must provide information about problems and lead to interventions. Because of public law younger children are being tested and assessing young children requires that new ways of measuring development be created. Developmental theory suggests that children can be assessed through play. Presently, the ability to assess language skills using play assessment was investigated. Both play in the home setting and play in an unfamiliar playroom was compared to a standardized test (MacArthur Communicative Development Inventory-CD!). The results suggest that there is a moderate correlation between the CDI and play in both the home setting and the unfamiliar playroom. Both types of assessment had benefits because they provided qualitatively different information. The play assessment elicited information that was more descriptive and conducive to intervention planning and the CDI provided quantitative information useful in screening

A Weaverian Analysis of the Secular Humanism/Christianity Arguments

Since the Renaissance, the unclearly defined movement known as Humanism has been a part of society. However, it is only recently that the movement itself has caused significant controversy. What is responsible for this sudden outbreak of humanism hysteria? Is it even to be classified as a problem? To many, especially the Catholic church and many fundamentalist groups, it presents an overt threat. A vital area of controversy centers around education and the fight between a religious-based curriculum and the more recent secular studies. The issues, it appears, are often obscured by the rhetoric. Indeed, Karl Wallace sees rhetoric as determining opinion or fact on any question of public doubt (1954, p. 127), but the basic problem is a lack of agreed-upon terms so the issues can be rationally resolved. In this treatise, the reach of humanism and its rhetoric into the schools was examined. As Donald Clark notes in Rhetoric in the Middle Ages (1957), rhetoric can serve to teach morals and ethics. As will be shown, this concept is one of the main battlegrounds between humanism and conservative Christianity. An examination of the Humanist Manifesto II, in terms of Weaver\u27s analysis, revealed the clash of god terms and devil terms in a distinctly secular document. Finally, an examination of the rhetoric involved provides insight into the basic ideology and purposes of humanists and their opponents. Examination of anti-humanist rhetoric helped define elements of humanism. Richard Weaver\u27s method of rhetorical analysis was used to diagnose the arguments of both sides to provide a more comprehensive picture of the rhetorical clashes between the two groups

Total Hip Replacement Recovery Strategies for Optimal Function in Older Adults

Abstract Background: Total hip replacement (THR) surgery is the most common reconstructive hip procedure and annual procedures rates are expected to rise for patients 65 and older. Recovery options are known to enhance function post THR; however, there is a lack of comprehensive and consistent strategies for optimal function in older adults. Objectives: The purpose of this integrated literature review is to identify current recovery and rehabilitation program strategies used to reach optimal function for older adults post total hip replacement. To better understand current research related to THR recovery strategies for optimal function in OAs, a literature review is necessary. Findings could promote the development of consistent and concise THR recovery and rehabilitation strategies for older adults (OA) and provide a clearer understanding of effective intervention techniques to be used in clinical practice. Design: An integrative literature review. Methods: This integrative literature review will involve reading, comprehending, and critiquing multiple articles. We will then develop a data matrix table to sort our findings for further analysis. Conclusion: This integrative literature review hopes to identify and introduce the most effective recovery strategies for older adults after total hip replacement surgery and to make these recommendations for future practice. Keywords: total hip replacement, total hip arthroplasty, older adults, 65+, over 65, pos

Looking at Earth from Space: Teacher's Guide with Activities for Earth and Space Science

The Maryland Pilot Earth Science and Technology Education Network (MAPS-NET) project was sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to enrich teacher preparation and classroom learning in the area of Earth system science. This publication includes a teacher's guide that replicates material taught during a graduate-level course of the project and activities developed by the teachers. The publication was developed to provide teachers with a comprehensive approach to using satellite imagery to enhance science education. The teacher's guide is divided into topical chapters and enables teachers to expand their knowledge of the atmosphere, common weather patterns, and remote sensing. Topics include: weather systems and satellite imagery including mid-latitude weather systems; wave motion and the general circulation; cyclonic disturbances and baroclinic instability; clouds; additional common weather patterns; satellite images and the internet; environmental satellites; orbits; and ground station set-up. Activities are listed by suggested grade level and include the following topics: using weather symbols; forecasting the weather; cloud families and identification; classification of cloud types through infrared Automatic Picture Transmission (APT) imagery; comparison of visible and infrared imagery; cold fronts; to ski or not to ski (imagery as a decision making tool), infrared and visible satellite images; thunderstorms; looping satellite images; hurricanes; intertropical convergence zone; and using weather satellite images to enhance a study of the Chesapeake Bay. A list of resources is also included

Predictors of nursing student satisfaction as a key quality indicator of tertiary students' education experience : an integrative review

Introduction: Student satisfaction is an important quality indicator in higher education, impacting student retention and institutional rankings. Healthcare education literature lacks factors related to student satisfaction. Reporting these elements might assist educators in curriculum design that helps to retain students. This is imperative for nursing education with the current global need for graduates. Objectives: To explore, synthesize and report available evidence on conceptual elements underlying the formation of higher education students' satisfaction, with a focus on nursing education. Design: Integrative review. Data sources: Six databases were searched for learner experiences of satisfaction: MEDLINE, Academic Search Complete, CINAHL Complete, ERIC, APA PsychArticles, PsychInfo. Articles were screened, assessed for quality and 12 nursing student studies and 10 conceptual studies of mixed student cohorts were reviewed. Review methods: Peer-reviewed literature in English during the period 2012 to 2022 was reviewed using methods documented for an integrative review. Results: Twenty-two included studies were mostly quasi-experimental, based on statistical analysis of higher education student surveys. Antecedent elements affecting satisfaction in mixed student cohorts were Service Quality, Institutional Image and perceived Value. These studies identified up to seven dimensions underlying student satisfaction. Nursing studies were focused on the quality of service delivery related to teaching and confirmed five elements: Faculty, Learning environment, Curriculum, Social interaction and Development. Conceptual studies also reported ‘consequent’ elements, high satisfaction resulting in positive student behavioural intent, loyalty and positive word of mouth. The details of antecedent and consequent elements that underlie student satisfaction are described. Conclusion: Conceptual studies of mixed student cohorts identified nine elements that inform student satisfaction with learning experiences. Nursing student studies tested fewer variables and confirmed up to five elements forming student satisfaction. There is a need to investigate the impact of additional key elements in nursing students - perceptions of value, institutional image and administrative support. © 2023 The Author