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Pollinator Communities on Public Lands: Creating New Opportunities for Management
No full textBecause butterfly species such as monarchs (Danaus plexippus) are declining, they have received renewed public and scientific interest. Butterflies provide important ecological services, such as pollination. Understanding their ecology is vital for proper conservation and management, with targeted management on public lands increasing in the last few decades. To determine useful management strategies for butterfly populations on public lands, I investigated butterfly use in two “non-traditional” sites utilized by butterflies at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR): a marsh in full drawdown phase (MP) and a marsh in partial drawdown phase (SF). I also investigated butterfly use at an upland field site planted with native nectar sources (HM). By doing so I hoped to provide MNWR with data on which nectar sources were present and utilized by butterflies, and suggest useful strategies for managing butterfly populations, particularly monarchs. Butterfly populations were present at all my sites and used a variety of nectar sources. At HM, many of the native nectar sources planted by MNWR were present, and a variety of butterfly species used them, with red admiral showing a preference for brown-eyed Susan. Several unplanted native nectar sources and non-native nectar sources were also present at HM, and were used by several butterfly species. Both “non-traditional” habitats supported butterfly populations, including foraging and migrating monarchs, which showed a preference for beggarticks at MP. Combined management of my “non-traditional” sites with other “non-traditional” sites, like dikes, can provide valuable resources for monarch populations throughout much of their life cycle
“En lo esencial, sigo siendo la misma”: Representaciones de las mujeres trans en el cine de Pedro Almodóvar
No full textEsta tesis explora la representación de las mujeres transgénero en cuatro películas de Pedro Almodóvar, uno de los directores más relevantes en el contexto del cine español actual: La ley del deseo (1987), Todo sobre mi madre (1999), La mala educación (2004) y La piel que habito (2010). A manera de introducción de mi análisis, incluyo una breve historia de la dictadura que vivió España durante casi 40 años (1939-1975) y el impacto duradero que tuvo el discurso social del género y la sexualidad. A continuación, explico la importancia de la existencia de representaciones positivas en los medios de comunicación y del cine como herramienta que produce cambios sociales. Mi análisis de las películas de Pedro Almodóvar crítica y aplaude diferentes aspectos de la representación de las mujeres trans. Concluyo con comentarios acerca de cuál sería una mejor representación de las mujeres trans en el cine español con la esperanza de que mejore su aceptación social. Como explica María Victoria Carrera, “[t]he growing visibility of these diverse lived experiences of sex/gender has shifted the focus from the individual to the social, so that the trans person’s distress at being born into the ‘wrong’ boy has more recently been replaced with having been born into the ‘wrong’ society” (210). Me interesa comprobar si es posible usar películas para contribuir a la creación de una Sociedad más justa que acepte a todas las personas sin que importe su identidad de género
Identifying the Motivational Factors for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities for Participating in Sport
No full textOpportunities for physical activity participation are limited in adults with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to identify the motivational factors for sports participation in 25 adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). This study also analyzed potential gender differences in the sample (18 males and 7 females). A pictorial measure was created, featuring a statement and a corresponding illustration that was then provided to the sample. Participant responses to each statement were recorded as “like me,” “a little like me” or “not like me.” The results showed the pictorial measure had acceptable reliability estimates using a test retest procedure. Most participants responded with agreement to the questionnaire indicating “like me” for the motivational items. Further, adults with ID are motivated by feeling good, practice, playing games, spending time with friends and more. Participation in sport due to parental influence was not as prominent in the sample as a motivating factor for adults with ID. Adults with ID participate in sport due to their own intrinsic motivators, or external motivators such as winning
Local Capital Planning Practices in New York State: 2019 Survey Results
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Experimental Evaluation of Use of Operant Conditioning to Increase Consumption of Multiflora Rose by a Goat
No full textAs opposition to pesticides increases, the agricultural community has shown interest in using animals to control the spread of invasive weed species. Operant conditioning, which can be defined as changing behavior by changing its consequences (Skinner, 1951) may present a solution. Operant conditioning strategies may be used to teach animals to perform a desired behavior, including but not limited to consumption of an invasive species. This study used operant conditioning of consumption of an invasive species to train a goat for successful behavioral training in consuming invasive species. During the experimental condition, subjects were positively reinforced, which is a procedure whereby when an animal performs a desired behavior the trainer presents a positive reinforcer immediately after it, which increases the probability that the animal will perform that behavior again (Cooper et al., 2020). During the experimental condition, subjects were reinforced with a highly preferred food item each time the target invasive species was consumed. During the control condition, no operant conditioning was used, and subjects consumed vegetation at their discretion. Comparison of results from control and experimental conditions over nine days showed that subjects who were reinforced consumed more invasive species than subjects who were not reinforced.https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/research_posters/1045/thumbnail.jp
Overcoming Challenges with Mainstream and TESOL Teacher Collaboration
No full textResearch shows a fundamental transformation is needed in the way education is provided to students. The increase in ELL student population creates new challenges and responsibilities for teachers and administrators. Through the theory of cooperative learning, the overarching issue of how to establish successful collaboration between mainstream and TESOL teachers is examined. Studies show that when co-teaching partners have different pedagogical beliefs, successful collaboration can prove difficult to achieve. Moreover, mainstream teachers are unaware of best strategies to incorporate with ELL students. Furthermore, studies inform teachers face difficulty getting vital support from administration to support ELL students. When administrators are uncertain how to effectively support ELLs, responsibility is left solely to the TESOL teacher. In order to address the overarching issue, a full day of professional development is created to support mainstream and TESOL teachers in successful collaboration. Teachers will develop skills and strategies to support mainstream and ELL students. Furthermore, teachers will utilize varied models of successful co-teaching in the classroom. By supporting teachers to create successful co-teaching partnerships, ELL students achieve higher academic success. Studies show ELLs have higher graduation rates and develop advanced English language proficiency when teachers successfully collaborate. Based on results of the study, continuing professional development is vital for all school personnel, including teachers and administrators.
Keywords: English language learner (ELL), co-teaching, mainstream, TESOL, collaboration, co-plannin
Government Mini Lesson - The Executive Branch
Get PDFThis mini-lesson outlines the presentation of materials to students regarding the Executive Branch of government. It includes a facilitator\u27s guide, a list of materials, student/parent guide, and student performance. See the additional file for the student activity packet
Orlo A. Derby, interviewed by Bruce Leslie
Get PDFDr. Orlo A. Derby served on the Brockport faculty from 1941 to 1974. He came to Brockport Normal in June 1941 as an Instructor of English. He held that position until June 1942 when he left to serve in the army. In June 1946, after he served as an Infantry Captain, he came back to Brockport, then the Brockport State Teachers College, as an Assistant Professor of Education. In 1948 he received a full professorship position. From 1969 to 1971 he served as Director of Graduate Programs for the Development of Curriculum and Instruction