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USM Teaching Symposium 2025_37
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USM Teaching Symposium 2025_33
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USM Franco-American Collection Newsletter April 2025
Get PDFThis monthly newsletter highlights news from the Franco-American Community. If you have any events, conversation groups, or other resources you’d like mentioned, please reach out to Anna at [email protected]. Do you have any suggestions as to the name of the newsletter? Don’t hesitate to reach out with suggestions!https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/fac-newsletters/1013/thumbnail.jp
Teacher Training: An Investment in the Future of Literacy Education
Get PDFOne teacher\u27s reflection on the professional development afforded by Reading Recovery coursework received thirty years ago in comparison to current explicit training in Science of Reading leads to conclusions about teacher training practices. The paper suggests not only is explicit foundational reading instruction essential for all new teachers, but continued investment at the school level improves the capacity of the district to meet the needs of students, including struggling readers, while also retaining future educators
Occupational Injustice within the Profession of Occupational Therapy: An Evidence-Based Capstone Project to Facilitate Professional Development and Evidence Based Practice in the State of Maine
No full textOccupational therapy practitioners encounter multiple barriers to engaging in evidence-based practice (EBP), including restricted access to research, financial and time constraints, limited institutional support, insufficient opportunities for collaboration and mentorship, and, at times, a lack of knowledge or confidence in the EBP process. These challenges contribute to occupational injustice, as not all practitioners have equal opportunities to develop professionally and integrate current evidence into their work. This evidence-based capstone project examined the impact of occupational justice on professional development and assessed an intervention intended to mitigate barriers to evidence-based practice (EBP) and strengthen practitioners’ knowledge and confidence in EBP. Specifically, an online course was developed to provide Maine occupational therapy practitioners with free education, practical open-access resources, and access to a professional learning community. Participants, recruited from the Maine Occupational Therapy Association (MeOTA), completed pre- and post-course surveys that identified barriers to professional development and assessed their confidence in finding, accessing, and applying research. Data analysis assessed changes in self-efficacy, knowledge, and perceived barriers to evidence-based practice, revealing statistically significant improvements following the intervention, thereby suggesting its effectiveness. Findings from this evidence-based capstone project may inform future efforts to promote equitable access to professional development, supporting a more just and evidence-informed occupational therapy workforce
A Review of Plyometric Training and the Implications it has on Rehabilitation and Prevention of Lower Extremity Injuries in Collegiate Volleyball Athletes.
Get PDFWith the rise in popularity of volleyball the occurrence of injuries has been on the rise, and how do athletic trainers manage and prevent these injuries. Surakhamhaeng et al 13 , Gallego- Izquierdo et al 15 , Ardakani et al 16 , and Huang et al 14 have shown several important aspects to prevent lower extremity injuries in collegiate volleyball players. These aspects include plyometric training, balance training, glute strengthening, and proper landing techniques. Research by Han et al 6 also noted the benefit of combining these elements in order to reach the desired outcome for the athlete. The importance of these findings shows the potential benefits of plyometric training for volleyball players; and as clinicians you have to choose the best course of action for the treatment of the athlete
