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Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) and Deficits Associated with Memory: An Introduction for Clinical and Forensic Professionals
Get PDFChronic alcohol abuse has been shown to lead to a number of cognitive, behavioral, and developmental deficits. One of the possible consequences of this abuse is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS), a condition characterized by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) that impairs various neurological functions, particularly memory and its various stages (i.e., storage and retrieval). Management of WKS requires a deeper understanding of memory processing as well as carefully structured therapy methods that cater to the unique needs of impacted individuals. Therefore, accurate and reliable identification coupled with early intervention strategies for this population is a clinical and forensic priority
Episode 55: Arika Harbo: Clearing the Bar
No full textFour-time national champion high jumper Arika Harbo joins One Heart to share about her academic journey and her athletic successes
Episode 58: Jerrod Brown: Disrupting Sleep Disturbances
No full textDr. Jerrod Brown, Director for the Master of Arts in Human Services program, returns to the One Heart to address the issue of sleep disturbances. In the interview, he describes what they are, how they\u27re caused, and what each person can do to work toward better sleep
How can research and advocacy support play-based early learning environments that foster whole child development to advance equity?
Get PDFThis paper examined research about the lack of play in early childhood and how early childhood educators and others could bring play back into classrooms equitably. Play was a developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood classrooms. “We have in us a natural innate built-in drive designed to push us to learn and experience important principles of creativity, things like; curiosity, discovery, exploration, experimentation, communicating, and socializing. This instinctive drive is called play” (Skaggs and Twede, 2023, p.167). Play allowed learners to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Bendixen-Noe (2010) stated that the importance of play in learning was known and often undervalued. In this paper the history of play was examined along with benefits of play and ways to bring play back into Early Childhood (EC) classrooms. There were ideas about how to bring more play into classrooms as educators understood the research around the importance of play-based learning
Implementing Behavior Specific Praise to Increase Student Academic and Behavioral Success
Get PDFThis paper analyzed current research on the positive student impacts of the classroom management strategy of behavior specific praise. This topic is discussed through research findings regarding behavior specific praise and its’ impact on student behavior, academic engagement, and possible strategies to implement to increase teachers’ use of behavior specific praise. The research indicated behavior specific praise can have a positive impact on student behavior and academic engagement. The research also identified the possible strategies to be implemented by school districts and teachers to increase their use of the evidence-based strategy. While the research studies suggested behavior specific praise is a positive indicator of student behavior and academic engagement, behavior specific praise must be explicitly taught to teachers for effective use of the strategy. Teachers should also sustain and monitor their use of behavior specific for it to maintain its’ effectiveness. Behavior specific praise must also be consistent, immediate, and targeted in its’ use
The Impact Student Engagement Has on Academic Achievement
Get PDFThis paper reviewed how student engagement impacts academic achievement in a classroom setting. The concept of engagement is complex and includes the student’s focus, interest, and active involvement in their learning. The research examined fifteen peer-reviewed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies. Three common themes were identified throughout the study\u27s investigation. The first theme uncovered was the importance of the student-teacher relationship and its role in developing student engagement in a classroom setting. The next theme investigated was how the parents’ engagement influenced students\u27 engagement in their learning, thus leading to academic achievement. The third theme found in the research examined the impact the learning environment played on how students engaged in their learning. The research findings supported the belief in the importance of building quality nurturing relationships between students and teachers, families supporting learning in the classroom through varying opportunities, and creating a learning environment that encouraged students to explore learning in various engaging strategies. These results encourage school leadership and educators to engage in professional development to support relationships, build parent engagement strategies, and implement teaching strategies to promote explorative and critical thinking learning options to build student educational success.
Keywords: Academic Engagement, Family Engagement, Academic Achievement, Learning Environmen
Outdoor Play for All
Get PDFResearch has shown there are many benefits to outdoor play. The benefits included an increase in movement, improvements to cognitive development, healthier bones, less stress, and growth for the whole child (Bai et al., 2019). When time was spent outdoors, children had the opportunity to participate in physical activity for large motor development. Even when children simply had nature nearby there were positive effects on children’s health and wellbeing (Fraser, Heimlich, Yocco, 2010). Spending time outdoors helped connect children to the natural world and encouraged exploration and curiosity. Children had more opportunities to develop executive functioning skills and social skills from participating in physical exercise outdoors with classmates (Best, 2010). Despite these many benefits, research has shown there is a decrease in the amount of time children have spent outdoors in recent years (Lee et al., 2019). Research has shown the benefits make outdoor play an important part of the childhood years and children gain skills and experiences when it is included in the curriculum of early childhood education