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The Role of Archaeomalacological Research in Sri Lanka: A Synthesis
Get PDFThis article focuses on the role of malacological research in Sri Lanka and the significance it holds within the field of archaeology. Malacology, the study of Mollusca, is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of biology, ecology, and archaeology. We explore and synthesize the diverse applications of malacology that have been used to understand past societies and environments. In the last fifty years, malacological research has gained traction within archaeological investigations, contributing valuable insights into human-environment interactions, subsistence patterns, and cultural dynamics. By integrating data from archaeological excavations where molluscan remains have been recovered, researchers have been able to reconstruct past environments, identify resource exploitation strategies, shed light on human dietary choices, trade networks, migration patterns, and socio-economic complexities of ancient Sri Lankan societies. We summarize existing literature on archaeomalacological research worldwide, as well as specific case studies within Sri Lanka. By placing these findings in the broader context of Sri Lanka’s archaeology, this paper aims to bridge existing knowledge gaps and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the island’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting the pivotal role of archaeomalacology and its potential to enhance interpretations of past societies and environments in island Lanka
Call and Response: Inquiry-Based Learning as a Critical Pedagogy in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to Promote Transformation and Transformational Leadership
Get PDFWe have been called to action as teachers—to become leaders of change in society and move forward in good ways in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). To move forward in good ways, we must identify and work to deconstruct systemic racism and white supremacy embedded in all colonial institutions, including institutions of higher education. We can start this journey in higher education by responding to the call to engage with new ways of knowing and doing; we can apply critical pedagogies in the classroom. Responding to Dr. Gabrielle Weasel Head’s question “What might we miss if we do not spark students’ curiosity?,” I suggest that through the application of inquiry-based learning (IBL), we might inspire students to become curious and engage with us in the goals of social justice. In this call-and-response article, I engage with the literature and reflect on the application of IBL as both student and teacher
Disrupting the Traditional Learning Paradigm: Place-Based Learning as Transformational Space
Get PDFPlace-based learning may be one of the disruptive innovations called for by Randy Bass in his keynote address, Architecture of the Unexpected: Beyond the Learning Paradigm. Place-based learning goes beyond the learning paradigm by challenging students to partner with community members in a specific place, to learn through interacting with the people and spaces, and to think like agents of change. Working as co-designers, faculty, students, and community stakeholders become partners to promote learning and transformation of individuals and places. Using place-based learning in the university setting facilitates the application of global, generalizable knowledge to the specifics of local people and places, creating hope for solutions that address the locali realities of the world’s wicked challenges.
 
Views and Value of an Undergraduate General Education on Advancing Student Attitudes and Engagement with Science
No full textThe enhancement of science literacy is a longstanding educational goal of liberal education programs. We conducted a mixed methods study to investigate undergraduate student science attitudes and engagement with science, with specific interests on student program (science vs. nonscience), level of study (junior: 1st and 2nd year, vs. senior: 4th+ year), and over a single general education science literacy course (pre vs. post). Data were collected through an online questionnaire (n=272) and semi-structured interviews (n=19). We found that self- assessed science literacy was higher post compared to pre, in senior compared to junior and for science compared to nonscience students. In contrast, interest in learning science topics did not increase pre-post or junior-senior but was high overall. Belief in pseudoscience was also high overall, including senior and science students, groups we expected pseudoscience belief to be lower. This work highlights the need to align science curriculum with student interests while differentiating science from pseudoscience topics
An Archaeobotanical Perspective on the “Vetkol Flower” in Sigiri Graffiti, Sri Lanka
Get PDFSigiriya, the World Heritage archaeological site is famous for rock shelter and rock wall frescoes. The mirror wall graffiti written between the 8th – 10th century describing the Sigiriya frescoes offer analogies based on the flowers of the Luffa genus, a common plant family of gourds found in the tropics. In this article an analysis of the ethnoarchaeological aspects of these early writings and an archaeobotanical perspective on the sponge gourd flowers are presented
Charles Lévesque, entre les genres
Get PDFCet article aborde l’œuvre de Charles Lévesque (1817-1859) à partir de l’idée d’une « étiologie de l’oubli » afin de faire l’hypothèse d’une liminarité constitutive où jouent des ressorts esthétiques et formels lui permettant de se décentrer par rapport aux enjeux consacrés de la littérature canadienne-française d’alors. Lue à partir de ses jeux formels et rythmiques tout autant que depuis la singularité de sa voix, l’œuvre de Lévesque montre en effet son originalité pleine, alors qu’elle se situe entre les genres (ce mot étant entendu tout autant au sens de « catégorie littéraire » que du « genre sexué »)
The First Forensic Nursing Forum in Switzerland: the fundamental milestone in the establishment of Forensic Nursing
Get PDFA Case Study : Is This Elder Abuse?
Get PDFWhen older patients enter the healthcare system, determining the origin of injuries requires differentiating accidental from nonaccidental, or neglect-related causes. The involvement of a forensic nurse is invaluable, as the foundational education and expertise help in the assessment and documentation of the person\u27s capacities and competence.
Distinguishing between effective care planning and considering the risk of further harm occurs throughout the entire process, where the preservation of the older person\u27s integrity, autonomy, and dignity includes delicately listening to statements made, and confirming the sources of injury. Adopting a trauma-informed person-centered care approach to care and recovery is the goal, creating an environment where older persons feel safe, supported, and understood.
In a fast-paced healthcare setting, challenges in addressing lesser-known or less frequently discussed diseases reflect limited knowledge, complicating the care provided. Therefore, ongoing education and training expose the forensic nurse to the latest medical advancements, diminishing misdiagnoses or delayed treatments as outcomes.
Critical and accurate communication, coupled with seamless collaboration among interprofessional and community members, serves as the cornerstone to establish a comprehensive and cohesive plan of care. Working together, all members of the interprofessional team ensure that the older person\u27s presenting condition is thoroughly assessed, treated, and supported in the services by the community of providers
Platform Task Regaining the Next Generation of Archaeologists in Sri Lanka
Get PDFCommentary advocating for professionalism in Sri Lankan archaeology