Cecil D. Bradfield and R. Ann Myers are professors of sociology and social work at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where they cofounded the JMU Center for Service-Learning. The Center is noteworthy in its dedication to (and success in) serving equally the academic learning needs of students and the needs of the community. Here Bradfield and Myers describe the Center and at the same time examine what makes service learning different from community service. 相似文献
This article identifies open research issues in the management of electronic records in complex systems over time, with an emphasis on system development and implementation. The author proposes that it is necessary for archivists to address the issues at three levels: the organizational/professional level, the technological infrastructure level, and the system- and function-specific level. The paper discusses the technological factors which influence archivists' ability to manage electronic records currently being created, and goes on to recommend that archivists broaden their technological knowledge base, work toward influencing others in their organizations to gain buy-in, and develop models and success stories for positively influencing the development of electronic systems. 相似文献
The Listening to Mothers II report is not only a document; it is a tool that is accessible to childbirth educators. By becoming familiar with its contents, educators can use the information to help expectant parents think about options available to them and inspire them to use evidence-based information as they make choices for the birth of their child. 相似文献
This qualitative study used Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to consult with 16 autistic UK higher education (HE) students about their experiences of success. An in-depth participatory approach encouraged participants to become co-analysts of their data.
Participants offered counter-narratives to deficit-based interpretations of autism, giving accounts of making themselves ‘extra-visible’ as autistic in order to assert their rights. The autism diagnosis was perceived both as an aid to self-understanding and a cause of additional barriers. In raising awareness of their own needs, participants contributed to broader understandings of autism within their academic communities, inadvertently becoming educators and role models. The research highlights the extra effort required by autistic students to thrive within higher education and the barriers imposed by current requirements to both pursue formal diagnosis, and to disclose it in order to receive adjustments. The research was novel in its approach and in its focus on success, revealing original findings in relation to the challenges and barriers faced by high-achieving autistic students, and the implications for a more inclusive higher education curriculum and environment are considered. 相似文献
Summary The graphing of eye movements during the reading act may prove to be a valuable tool for the reading laboratory director.
It can be seen from the analysis of data from the initial samples tested that changes in eye graphs for fixations, regressions,
and rate do occur as a result of training in reading; that consistent patterns of change occur for fixations, regressions,
and rate; and that the pattern of correlations of eye graph data and standardized test scores is consistent although the correlations
are too low to be considered predictive.
The basic deficiencies in the present study are the number of eye graphs administered and the lack of standardized test data
for comparison at the time of eye graph administration. Studies in progress at present will include data from a minimum of
five graphs and standardized pre- and posttest results will be available. 相似文献
36-month-old, full-term children (n = 21) and low-birthweight (LBW) children of high (n = 25) and low (n = 23) medical risk status were observed in interactions with mothers in teaching and social context. Child compliance, self-directed behaviors, and problem behaviors were evaluated as well as associations among aspects of children's social competence, mothers' behaviors, and context factors. Degree of medical risk was associated with impairments in children's self-directed behavior and quality of response to maternal directives. Mothers of LBW children showed a smaller proportion of behaviors that provided choices compared to mothers of full-term children. Medical complications, children's cognitive status, and mothers' interactive behaviors were significantly associated with LBW children's social competence. Results of regression analyses suggested that mothers and LBW children influence each others' behavior in ways similar to mothers and full-term children in both teaching and social contexts. 相似文献
This empirical study explores the perspectives of eight preservice teachers on the meaning and assessment of creativity and
the role of web design in developing creative potential. Data sources included eight semi-structured interviews analyzed by
three independent raters, web design checklists, and interviewer’s notes. Five themes emerged from participant responses during
data analysis: a) definition of creativity, b) assessment of creativity, c) creativity and instructional strategies, d) creativity
and problem solving, and e) creativity and web design. Web design is viewed as a process of ill-structured problem solving
that educators can integrate in the curriculum to link content knowledge with the construction of a tangible product. Each
of the web design steps, according to these preservice teachers, is important in developing and realizing the creative potential
because they require comprehension, analysis, synthesis, application, and evaluation skills to create a unique product. 相似文献