Journals.uncc.edu (North Carolina's Urban Research University)
Not a member yet
968 research outputs found
Sort by
Mathematics & Science Achievement in Texas Urban Schools: A Multilevel Multinomial Logistic Regression Analysis
No full textIn Texas urban schools, there has been a persistent gap in academic performance in mathematics and science. Discussions about student performance often overlook sociocultural factors contributing to these disparities. This study examines mathematics and science achievement in Texas urban schools using a multilevel multinomial logistic regression analysis and the conceptual framework of the opportunity gap. Data from the Texas Education Agency for the 2018-2019 school year was analyzed to examine relationships between student achievement and within- and between-school characteristics. The findings reveal significant disparities in science achievement (i.e., Biology) and mathematics achievement (i.e., Algebra I). Female students outperform males in Algebra I but underperform in Biology. Students eligible for free or reduced lunch (FRL) consistently underperform in both subjects. Course tracking also plays a critical role, with students on accelerated tracks showing higher achievement, while those in off-track courses are more likely to underperform. School-level factors, such as the proportion of FRL-eligible, Black, or Latinx students, further contribute to lower achievement outcomes across mathematics and science. These results highlight the need for targeted interventions, equitable resource allocation, and culturally responsive teaching practices to address persistent achievement gaps in urban education settings
Activism, Race, and Online Informal Learning: Using TWITTER Spaces to Explore Reparations for Black American Descendents OF U.S. Freedmen
No full textLineage-based reparations for Black Americans who are the descendants of formerly enslaved people have been an emerging national debate on social justice in the United States. Researchers collected and analyzed secondary source data. Adults have been engaged in online non-formal learning using Twitter Spaces to discuss the emotionally and politically charged topic of national reparations. This ethnographic study emerged from a class assignment where graduate students used weekly discussion boards to grapple with contemporary social issues philosophically and theoretically. The national reparations movement was the topic selected for this article. The students in the course observed and documented discussions occurring in the Twitter Spaces voice capture rooms and connected them to course content. The experiences resulted in transformational learning moments for the Black American and Latino graduate students relative to their views about the merits of reparations for the descendants of U.S. Freedmen
Unload 2 Reload : A Prison Workshop in Life Story Teaching and the Impact of Gun Violence
No full textBuilding Inclusive Classrooms: How Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Can Empower Early Childhood Educators
No full textThis article explores the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in early childhood education (ECE) settings. It discusses the growing diversity of children and families in ECE programs and how UDL can serve as a framework for creating inclusive learning environments that cater to the varied needs of all learners. The article highlights the core principles of UDL and provides practical examples of their implementation in ECE classrooms.
Keywords: Universal Design for Learning, Inclusive Practices, Early Childhood Educatio
Empowering Graduate Students: Agency Through Open Scholarship
No full textTrack: Open Educational Resources, Open Pedagogy & Open Access Scholarship
Along with developing expertise in their own field of study, graduate students are forced to rapidly become familiar with the world of academic publishing. This can be overwhelming as students are faced with making choices about where and how to publish. As developing and future scholars, the practices they hone during graduate school can shape the future of academic publishing. This session will describe a workshop developed in collaboration between a library and graduate center to help students understand the complex academic publishing environment and their agency in it, especially how they can make active choices to support open scholarship and make their work open and available to the public. Presenters will discuss why graduate students are a critical audience for open education advocacy and how to help them feel empowered to make choices that support their own scholarship alongside open publishing
Development of Adaptive Learning Modules for an Undergraduate Engineering Course
No full textTrack: Student Success & Wellness
Adaptive and personalized learning modules were developed for an undergraduate Thermal-Fluid Sciences course using Moodle, the primary learning management system for NC State University. This work was a collaboration with the Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications Division at the university as part of an internal university grant.
The Moodle lesson tool was used to create modules on the first and second laws ofthermodynamics that students completed outside of class time. Artificial intelligence tools were also used to generate ideas and customized learning paths for students. The structure of the adaptive learning modules as well as the potential challenges and considerations faculty face when using these tools are discussed. Student engagement and feedback is also included to assess the effectiveness of these modules
Opening Doors with Open Resources: Transforming Nursing Education for Access and Success
No full textTrack: Open Educational Resources, Open Pedagogy & Open Access Scholarship
The nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina has prompted innovative strategies to address educational barriers and increase nursing graduates. Guided by state legislation and the Time for Action report by the North Carolina Institute of Medicine, this initiative leverages Open Educational Resources (OER) to strengthen pathways to nursing careers. This is a Systemwide initiative driven by nursing faculty representing the System’s 12 nursing schools.
Building on the 2020 UNC System Digital Course Enhancement Initiative, UNC System faculty will collaborate in Spring 2025 to develop affordable, high-quality OER materials for two foundational courses: Nursing Fundamentals and Community Health Nursing. These resources, including syllabi, assessments, PowerPoint presentations, test banks, grading guides, and instructor support, will be housed in the UNC OER Commons for statewide accessibility.
This initiative fosters evidence-based teaching strategies, making nursing education more accessible and cost-effective for all learners while serving as a replicable model for strengthening the workforce pipeline
Got A Match?: How School Leaders’ Race Affects Suspension Odds Among Black Students in Texas Urban High Schools
No full textThis study investigates the impact of school leaders\u27 race on suspension rates among Black students in Texas urban high schools. Despite representing only 15.1% of student enrollment, Black students face disproportionate disciplinary actions. The research highlights systemic biases and structural barriers, such as culturally irrelevant curricula and educator bias. Using data from the Texas Education Agency (2011-2019) and logistic regression models, the study finds that Black students are more likely to be suspended under White and Asian principals. Conversely, Black principals are associated with lower out-of-school suspension rates but higher in-school suspension rates for Black girls. The findings emphasize the need for culturally responsive discipline policies to address these disparities
