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Genetically Modified Organisms: Progress or Blight?
Get PDFThis project explores the origins of genetically modified organisms otherwise known as GMOs. This project also seeks to provide in detail the harmful effects GMO crops could potentially have on human beings and the environment\u27s biodiversity. It is with hope that this project is able to educate and encourage the public on other alternatives for food sources such as, farmers\u27 markets, plant breeding, and at home gardening
Impact of African American Teachers as Role Models for Improving Education for African American Students
No full textThe presence of African American teachers as role models significantly impacts the educational journey of African American students. Beyond their instructional roles, African American educators serve as pillars of inspiration, empathy, and cultural understanding for African American students. Through the use of literature review, interviews with teachers, and surveys with students, and their shared experiences and understanding of the challenges faced by African American youth, the findings revealed that African American teachers establish good rapport and trust and foster a conducive learning environment. Their representation does not only instill pride and confidence, but also dismantles stereotypes and biases, and paves the way for academic success and socio-emotional well-being among African American students. By embodying success within the educational system, African American teachers empower their students to believe in their capabilities, transcend barriers, and strive for excellence. In essence, they are catalysts for equitable education and agents of positive change within their communities
Secrets of the Medicine Cabinet: How Big Pharma\u27s Information Monopoly Influences Federal Public Health Regulations
Get PDFPharmaceutical companies are the largest industry contributor to political activities in the United States. Instead of pursuing traditional routes of political influence, these firms concentrate their efforts within federal public health agencies. By directly intervening in the regulatory process, Big Pharma assumes control of the drug approval process, dictating the means by which pharmaceutical products enter the marketplace. This scheme is designed to strip agencies of their public interest mandate. The resulting political phenomenon, known as regulatory capture, creates a symbiotic relationship where federal agencies and industry mutually benefit from the swift commercialization of drugs. This thesis examines how Big Pharma has successfully influenced government regulations in furtherance of their commercial agenda. By seizing control of the information channels which educate and guide public health agency decision making (e.g., drug research and approvals), the pharmaceutical industry engages in “self-regulation of their own products. These actions carry a number of implications for patients, physicians, and regulators. In order to restore the public interest mandate of agencies, policy solutions must aim to isolate information channels from the control of industry, a task likely to encounter significant obstacles
The Good, the Bad, and the in Between: The Effects of Covid19 & Remote Learning
Get PDFThis Capstone Project delves into the perspectives of Bay High School teachers regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and remote learning on students\u27 education. Through a thorough analysis of interviews and the relevant research literature, the study offers suggestions for addressing the learning setbacks experienced by students during this challenging period. It is argued that the implementation of effective tutoring programs is a promising approach that will help to bridge the education gap and support students in their academic recovery. By recognizing the unique challenges faced by students and educators, this project emphasizes the importance of informed interventions and innovative strategies in fostering a resilient and effective learning environment for all stakeholders involved
Reimagining Inclusion: Shaping the Future of Special Education Engagement
Get PDFFor this Capstone Project, the researchers investigated how special education teachers, general education teachers, and a behavioral technician at Landscape Elementary view student engagement and what they think could be done to improve it. This is important because students with special needs deserve quality education that revolves around equity. It is argued that special education teachers require increased support that empowers them to effectively engage students and promote their learning. The primary stakeholder perspectives chosen were three general education teachers, two special education teachers, and one behavioral technician, because they all have experience in working with students with special needs. Three action options emerged from an analysis of the data and explored as ways to address the issue presented. Enhancing student and teacher support, amplifying teacher training, and establishing a good rapport with students with special needs is argued to be the most effective ways to achieve the goals of being able to support the student engagement for special education students and teachers. Based on an analysis of the interviews and the relevant research literature, the researcher used what they learned to formulate an action that responded in a way that inspires, informs, or involves a particular audience
Increasing Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood
Get PDFThis capstone project focuses on increasing social-emotional development of 5- to 7-year-old children. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a methodology that helps students of all ages better comprehend their emotions, feel emotions to the fullest extent, and demonstrate empathy for others. These learned behaviors are then used to help students make positive, responsible decisions, create frameworks to achieve their goals and build positive relationships with others. Researchers indicate that social-emotional learning promotes scholastic achievement, well-being, and positive life outcomes and can be a powerful tool for prevention and resilience when embedded with intentionality in curriculum, instruction, and school climate (Durlak et al., 2011; Taylor et al., 2017). Developing a framework early on to push students to begin recognizing and understanding their emotions will further improve social-emotional learning. To address this need, I implemented a set of three lessons focusing on the following concepts: self-awareness, social awareness, and self-management mechanisms for negative emotions. The first lesson focused on recognizing and labeling basic emotions and recognizing that more than one emotion can be experienced at once. The second lesson focused on understanding the causes of 13 emotions. The third lesson demonstrated two self-calming strategies when experiencing negative emotions. These lessons were presented to 11 African American students in the early childhood development program at the Mae C. Johnson Education and Cultural Enrichment Academy in Seaside, CA
Helping Preschool Students Understand Emotions
Get PDFThe focal topic of my capstone project is preschool-aged children’s social-emotional development. Young children are in the time they learn from experiences. New studies show that adults benefit from social-emotional learning (SEL) when it is implemented during early childhood (Newman & Moroney, 2019). The need for service provides preschool children with tools to help them feel a sense of belonging, express their feelings, and establish relationships. I have developed a series of activities and lessons to help preschoolers learn more about feelings and relationships. First, emotional self-awareness will be covered because when preschoolers become aware of their emotions, their leadership, and prosocial characteristics advance (Scheer & Safrit, 2001). Second, awareness of other\u27s emotions will also be covered because it is essential to build positive relationships. Third, they will learn about emotional regulation techniques to help change negative emotions. I will provide the Bay View Academy Lower Campus preschoolers, ages three to five, in Monterey with three lessons, which will be conducted over three days. The lessons will focus on helping the students understand their feelings and how to better communicate with those around them
John XXIII AIDS Ministries Christmas Party
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[2024 Honorable Mention] Diversifying Local Histories: Religion’s Erasure of Indigeneity
Get PDFOur podcast explores the nature in which the Carmel Mission has been projecting a false narrative of their religious origins. Hence, erasing the indigenous culture and communities while developing the Mission System. Our research unveils the historical discrepancies, the accurate portrayal of Junipero Serra. While acknowledging the traumatic experiences of Indigenous communities when facing religious indoctrination.https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/esa_submissions/1153/thumbnail.jp
John Laird and Matt Friday at Monterey Pride
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