Perceptions of Doctoral Graduates on the Usefulness of Written Reflections as an Instructional Strategy

One of the goals of the Ed.D. in Leadership and Professional Practice at Trevecca Nazarene University is for candidates to be reflective practitioners. Since the inception of the program in 1999, written reflections as an instructional strategy has been encouraged by the administration and used by several professors. This focus is supported by the conceptual framework that informs all courses and programs in the School of Education and includes the national standards adopted by INTASC (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium) which calls for teacher education candidates to be reflective practitioners who plan, implement, and evaluate effectively. This standard is applied to all programs, including those at the master’s and doctoral levels. Research by Ballantyne and Packer (1995) in Studies in Continuing Education reported that the analysis of journal entries by 13 students enrolled in education doctoral programs confirmed the usefulness of journals in reflecting on and connecting academic learning and experience

Identification of high-level functional/system requirements for future civil transports

In order to accommodate the rapid growth in commercial aviation throughout the remainder of this century, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is faced with a formidable challenge to upgrade and/or modernize the National Airspace System (NAS) without compromising safety or efficiency. A recurring theme in both the Aviation System Capital Investment Plan (CIP), which has replaced the NAS Plan, and the new FAA Plan for Research, Engineering, and Development (RE&D) rely on the application of new technologies and a greater use of automation. Identifying the high-level functional and system impacts of such modernization efforts on future civil transport operational requirements, particularly in terms of cockpit functionality and information transfer, was the primary objective of this project. The FAA planning documents for the NAS of the 2005 era and beyond were surveyed; major aircraft functional capabilities and system components required for such an operating environment were identified. A hierarchical structured analysis of the information processing and flows emanating from such functional/system components were conducted and the results documented in graphical form depicting the relationships between functions and systems

High speed research system study. Advanced flight deck configuration effects

In mid-1991 NASA contracted with industry to study the high-speed civil transport (HSCT) flight deck challenges and assess the benefits, prior to initiating their High Speed Research Program (HSRP) Phase 2 efforts, then scheduled for FY-93. The results of this nine-month effort are presented, and a number of the most significant findings for the specified advanced concepts are highlighted: (1) a no nose-droop configuration; (2) a far forward cockpit location; and (3) advanced crew monitoring and control of complex systems. The results indicate that the no nose-droop configuration is critically dependent upon the design and development of a safe, reliable, and certifiable Synthetic Vision System (SVS). The droop-nose configuration would cause significant weight, performance, and cost penalties. The far forward cockpit location, with the conventional side-by-side seating provides little economic advantage; however, a configuration with a tandem seating arrangement provides a substantial increase in either additional payload (i.e., passengers) or potential downsizing of the vehicle with resulting increases in performance efficiencies and associated reductions in emissions. Without a droop nose, forward external visibility is negated and takeoff/landing guidance and control must rely on the use of the SVS. The technologies enabling such capabilities, which de facto provides for Category 3 all-weather operations on every flight independent of weather, represent a dramatic benefits multiplier in a 2005 global ATM network: both in terms of enhanced economic viability and environmental acceptability

Interview with Renee Swink

Born near Santa Monica, California, Renee Swink is a white middle class woman who moved to the Bay Area in 1998. Growing up in Los Angeles, she sewed costumes as part of a folklorico for ten years. At the start of the pandemic, she began to make masks for NextDoor before joining the Auntie Sewing Squad. She thoroughly believes in giving back to others and supporting the community.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/auntiesewing_interviews/1050/thumbnail.jp

IMPROVING PROVIDER KNOWLEDGE IN THE EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF ADHD

Pediatric diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is on the rise with an increasing financial burden to the healthcare system and the patient (Center for Disease Control, 2015). This study sought to determine if an educational intervention would increase the knowledge of primary care providers in respect to ADHD clinical practice guidelines and the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients. An initial online survey was administered to primary care nurse practitioners in an attempt to determine their knowledge level, provider feelings and current practices in regards to pediatric ADHD in this region. Approximately four weeks after the online survey, an educational intervention based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for ADHD was provided to primary care nurse practitioners. A pretest was given to participants followed by a PowerPoint presentation and then a posttest. A t-test was conducted on the pretest and posttest results. The study concluded with substantial statistical significance (p \u3c 0.001) that the educational intervention increased knowledge of the AAP CPG for ADHD. All participants (n=21) had an increase in posttest scores after the educational intervention. This study supports a need for continued educational programs for primary care providers in pediatric ADHD

Merging yoga and occupational therapy for Parkinson's disease

2019 Summer.Includes bibliographical references.Purpose: The purpose of this dissertation was to develop a fall risk self-management program for people with Parkinson's disease (Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson's Disease [MY-OT for PD]), conduct a feasibility and pilot study, and analyze outcomes following the MY-OT for PD program. Method: This dissertation includes three studies. Study One was a qualitative study which focused on the adaptation of a program originally designed for individuals with chronic stroke (i.e. Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy) and development of a new program to specifically meet the needs of people with Parkinson's disease (PwP) (i.e. MY-OT for PD). To complete Study One, we conducted a focus group with PwP and nine expert interviews. Study One results led to the creation of Stage 1 manuals to guide the MY-OT for PD program. In Study Two, we completed the 8-week (14-session) MY-OT for PD program and focused on feasibility and pilot testing. Feasibility was assessed related to the process, resources, management, and scientific basis of the program. The following outcome measures were collected: five fall management scales, concern about falling, balance, balance confidence, and self-reported falls. Study Three was a mixed-methods analysis of health-related quality of life following the MY-OT for PD program. The quantitative outcome was a HRQoL standardized assessment specifically for PwP. The qualitative data were collected via two focus groups with participants after the program in which participants were asked about eight HRQoL domains from the quantitative assessment. Results: In the qualitative development study, three themes were identified related to revision of the MY-OT program (and development of Stage 1 manuals): revisions to the guiding model, revisions to content, revisions to delivery. We outlined changes to the manuals in relation to each theme and developed a new guiding model (the PD Fall Risk Model), altered manual content, and altered delivery aspects of the manual to create the PD-specific MY-OT for PD Stage 1 program manuals. We then implemented and tested the 8-week, 14-session MY-OT for PD program. Eighteen participants enrolled, one dropped out during the control period, and 17 participants completed an average of 12.82/14 sessions. Improvements were seen on all outcome measures, and significant differences were seen between the control and intervention periods on one of the fall management scales and balance, with significantly greater scores improvements during the intervention period as compared to the control period. HRQoL results were mixed because quantitative results showed no significant differences in HRQoL following the MY-OT for PD program, while qualitative results showed noted improvements in all HRQoL domains. Conclusion: MY-OT for PD is one promising program that decreased the number of self-reported falls during the intervention, improved balance, and participants reported improvements in HRQoL. In order to complete future trials, MY-OT for PD would need to be modified based on participant feedback and analysis of outcomes following the feasibility and pilot testing in Studies Two and Three

Outsourcing Reproduction: Embryos and Surrogacy Services in the CyberProcreation Era

My co-author, Brad Reich, and I have published before in the area we term Cyberprocreation , using the Internet to facilitate human reproduction. This article specifically addresses the potential parental rights and responsibilities of parties in the rapidly growing embryo donation and surrogacy service markets. Following that analysis, we turn to potential liability for embryo and surrogate providers under causes of action such as warranty, negligence, strict product liability, and breach of contract. We conclude with predictions and recommendation for the future. Our prior Cyberprocreation work has been well received and cited

Outsourcing Human Reproduction: Embryos & Surrogacy Services in the Cyberprocreation Era

The article focuses on embryo donation and surrogacy issues in the Cyberprocreation era. Information on various assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures and perspective on existing applications is provided, along with the impact of the Internet on ART. Particular focus is given to three important Cyberprocreation developments. Also included are information on the potential parental rights and responsibilities of embryo donors and surrogates