Prehistoric Sites, Indigenous Voices, and Preserving Identities: Using Sound Mapping to Engage with Indigenous Sites in North America

Scattered along the Southeastern United States, thousands of stone wall and mound sites existed in the landscape long before explorers and subsequent settlers came to the area. These structures were formed by prehistoric indigenous people of the area and mark this area's cultural heritage and landscape as holding importance beyond the current development taking place.In this paper, I will explore the cultural landscape of Skeleton Mountain and the surrounding Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama, USA. This site holds regional and national significance to the indigenous population's cultural heritage and the United States heritage. There have been ongoing development efforts with increasing human populations and changes in human development and settlement that pose a challenge to protecting and managing these cultural and historical sites. The use of sound mapping and place provides a way for us to communicate and educate others about the stories and histories of the indigenous peoples of North America and their imprint on the landscapes which still exist

A Study of the Inheritance and the Physiological Behaviour of Dwarfism Associated with an Eye Defect in Rats

Four dwarfed rats recently appeared in two separate closely related litters of an inbred strain of rats in our colony. There was associated with the dwarfed condition a marked opacity of the eyes apparently causing blindness

The Development of Preservice Teachers’ Self-Efficacy for Classroom and Behavior Management Across Multiple Field Experiences

Classroom and behaviour management difficulties are consistently reported among the top reasons given by both novice and experienced teachers for leaving the profession. In order to successfully prepare and retain teachers, it is imperative that we understand the factors related to issues of classroom and behaviour management that may influence their decision to remain in the field. This study explored the development of preservice special education teachers’ self-efficacy for classroom and behaviour management as they progressed through a four-semester professional development sequence. Findings indicated that although self-efficacy levels were variable across semesters, statistically significant changes in group self-efficacy levels were noted when compared to beginning levels. Despite noted increases in self-efficacy levels, participants continued to express a need for training in evidence-based practices and strategies for addressing extreme behaviours. Implications and limitations are discussed

ChatGPT Unveiled: Unleashing AI Magic in Online Shopping and Digital Marketing

This research paper explores the use of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in interactive activities within online shopping and digital marketing. The paper examines the potential of AI-powered chatbots to enhance customer engagement, personalization, and marketing effectiveness. Through a literature review, case studies, and user feedback analysis, the research highlights the benefits of AI chatbots in providing real-time assistance, personalized recommendations, and improved customer experiences. The paper also addresses ethical and privacy concerns associated with AI implementation and discusses future research directions. The findings are expected to suggest that AI-powered chatbots have the potential to revolutionize online shopping and digital marketing by offering enhanced customer engagement, optimizing marketing strategies, and addressing customer needs. E-commerce preferences of human-mediated services to technologymediated ones regarding the application of AI in frontline services will be examined

Molecular Diversity of the West Nile Virus in Montana

West Nile virus (WNV) has been present in the United States since 1999 and like many RNA viruses, it is known to have high mutation rates. At Carroll College, a decade long project continues in which the state of Montana is surveyed for the presence of WNV. We have created and continue to refine a risk assessment map to predict where outbreaks will occur in a given year. The goal of this particular study was to assess and compare genetic variation of West Nile virus sequences found within geographically distinct mosquito populations across the state of Montana using the highly variable env gene. Two different primer sets were utilized to perform reverse transcription on the viral RNA, which was followed by gel electrophoresis to visualize the amplifications. Amplification has been achieved in a subset of samples, and sequencing of the amplified products was inconclusive. Knowledge about the evolution and diversification of the WNV in Montana will contribute to refinement of the risk assessment model, which should help in making better predictions of WNV outbreaks

Compliance and Control: The Hidden Curriculum of Social-Emotional Learning

In this paper, we seek to critically address the enactment and impact of social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and implementation in early childhood and elementary (PK-5th) classrooms. Specifically, we argue that SEL, as frequently operationalized, is a dehumanizing process that seeks to assimilate non-dominant children into dominant ways of being while concurrently seeking to enforce compliance and normalize children to oppressive structures. SEL is often seen as a “nice” form of classroom management, perfect for a field dominated by “nice” white women who see their work as apolitical and neutral rather than political and rooted in the maintenance of white supremacy (Galman et al., 2010). As such, it makes sense that PK-5 contexts, deeply rooted in a “Just be Kind” sense of morality as opposed to one rooted in justice and student empowerment (Turner, 2019), turn to SEL programs as “fixers” of student behavior. But SEL programs are often anything but “nice.” Despite presenting as humanizing and kind, the focus on compliance makes it inherently dehumanizing

Teacher Knowledge and Selection of Evidence-Based Practices: A survey study

Federal legislation and state and local policies mandate the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and aim to improve the quality of education for all students. Federal mandates (No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001) coupled with teacher training requirements and the need for identifying effective practices for use with students with and without disabilities, highlight the need for teachers to not only implement EBPs but to identify such practices for implementation. The passage of NCLB marked the first time in education that the use of scientific research to inform instructional decisions was mandated

Simon Says (Spring 2015)

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