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Roleplaying Legal Disputes: Teaching Latin American History in the College Classroom
Full text linkThis reflection essay describes my work designing and adapting a series of learning activities with a focus on role-playing for students who enrolled in a class about colonial Latin America in fall 2021, when the mode of instruction was still synchronous online. I describe the activities that I created based on one criminal court case and reflect on what I would do in the future to improve the activity for my students. 
The State of Sport-Based Practicum Education for Social Work Students: Sport-Based Practicum Education
No full textIn preparation for a career in social work, students take part in a field practicum, an opportunity to engage in experiential learning, which is considered a signature pedagogy by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). With the emergence of sport social work as an area of social work practice, there is a need for sport-specific field practicums to prepare students for a career as a social worker in sport. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the state of sport-specific field practicums in the United States. A survey was completed by 119 social work faculty and staff at CSWE-accredited institutions. Findings support the fact that social work practice in sport is growing, but there remain barriers to establishing effective and sustainable practicum placements in sport organizations. Considering these barriers, specific implications for social work staff, faculty, and students are discussed in order to support the continued growth of sport-related social work practicum opportunities
The Association of Athletic Identity on an Athlete’s Self-Stigma for Seeking Psychological Help
Full text linkMental health concerns are still a challenge for intercollegiate student-athletes and professionals (e.g., social workers and athletic trainers) working with them. One critical area is the stigma of mental health that may affect an intercollegiate student-athlete whose identity is that of an athlete. Does a student-athlete with moderate to high athletic identity self-stigmatize themselves for psychological concerns which may prevent seeking assistance? This study explored the association between an intercollegiate student-athlete with athletic identity and their self-stigma for seeking psychological help. This quantitative, cross-sectional study included voluntary collegiate student-athletes aged 18 years or older (N=37). Descriptive statistics were utilized to describe the characteristics of the participants. Selected questions from a combination of the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale and the Self-Stigma for Seeking Psychological Help Scale were utilized for this study. Two independent sample t-tests comparing the mean scores between genders reported that 1) there was not a statistically significant association between a male student-athlete considering himself an athlete more than a female student-athlete, and, 2) there was a statistically significant association that male student-athletes having a higher belief that sport is the most important part of their lives than female student-athletes. Three Pearson correlation tests reported 1) a weak, positive correlation between a student-athlete feeling depressed if they were injured and could not compete in sport and feeling inadequate going to a therapist for psychological help; 2) a weak, positive correlation between a student-athlete who consider themselves an athlete would feel worse about themselves if they could not solve their own problems; and 3) a strong, positive correlation between a student-athlete who most of their friends are student-athletes and feeling inferior to ask a therapist for help. This study recommends performing an Athletic Identity Measurement Scale on student-athletes at their pre-participation physical examination which would assist the social worker and/or athletic trainer to identify a student-athlete with moderate to high athletic identity and approaching that student- athlete following an injury for psychological assistance because of the mental health stigma that some student-athletes may hold
Examination of the Impact of Substance Use on Sport Training and Competition in Collegiate Athletes
Full text linkObjectives: There is a need to psychometrically develop self-report measures of substance use in athletes, particularly those that assess the impact substance use has on sport performance. Method: In this study, a four-item measure assessing the extent to which alcohol and illicit drug use interfere with sport performance in training and competition, validated measures of psychiatric symptomology and substance use frequency, and a structured clinical interview assessing substance use diagnostic criteria were administered (N=285 athletes). Results: One-week test-retest reliability of the four-item measure was good, and positive relationships between this set of items and validated measures of psychiatric symptomology, substance use frequency, and age were found. Males demonstrated higher scores on the four-item measure, and its scores were not influenced by ethnicity and athlete type (NCAA, club, intramural). In a sub-sample of 74 participants who reported substance use and interest in pursuing psychological intervention, there was a non-significant trend for participants who were diagnosed with a substance use disorder to demonstrate higher scores on the four-item measure of substance use interference with sport performance than participants who were not diagnosed with a current substance use disorder (p = .08). Conclusion: Results suggest the developed four-item measure may be helpful in determining the extent to which substance use impacts sport training and competition in collegiate athletes
ChatGPT and World History Essays: An Assignment and its Insights into the Coloniality of Generative AI
Full text linkThis article describes an assignment used in a 100-level college world history class that requires students to produce history essays using ChatGPT and then annotate and assess those essays according to how well they analyze topics covered in the course. The article first demonstrates how the assignment has proved a useful tool in promoting student learning objectives and assessing their mastery of course content. The second section of the article offers quantitative analysis of the content of the 57 ChatGPT essays submitted by students in the spring semester of 2023. That data demonstrates that ChatGPT produces history essays with a strong Eurocentric and Anglocentric bias. This essay thus has two conclusions: first, that ChatGPT can productively be used in a college history course to encourage student learning and critical thinking. Second, that it is imperative for educators to impart to our students the significant limitations of generative AI’s knowledge-production abilities, as algorithms trained on large language models (LLMs) reproduce historic inequalities
An Interview with Jeffery Washburn and Jennifer McCutchen
Full text linkIn January 2024, Critical Humanities published “AI Meets AI: ChatGPT as a Pedagogical Tool to Teach American Indian History” from Jeffrey Washburn and Jennifer McCutchen. The following interview expands on the ideas covered in their article and provides additional thoughts for our readers on the growth and future of AI, especially as it relates to the history of marginalized peoples
Challenging Mental Health Professionals to Look Beyond the Consulting Room: A Review of Becoming a Citizen Therapist: Integrating Community Problem-Solving into Your Role as a Healer
Full text linkWilliam Doherty and Tai Mendenhall's work on the "Citizen Therapist" model bridges psychotherapy with social engagement, emphasizing the interplay between mental health and societal factors. Their book critiques hyper-individualism in therapy, advocating for therapists to address systemic issues such as political polarization, racism, and culturally sensitive healthcare. In addition to outlining the rationale and practical guidelines for mental health professionals to collaborate with their fellow citizens, the book provides examples of programs aimed at addressing community conflicts, promoting healthy lifestyles, and enhancing family life. The model emphasizes community-driven solutions while maintaining professional boundaries, highlighting the connection between individual well-being and societal health
Distribution of Tetracycline-Resistant Bacteria Within the Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir Watershed
Full text linkTetracycline resistance genes have been reported to be abundant in bacteria in environments impacted by agriculture. The Fort Phantom Hill reservoir watershed in Jones and Taylor counties in Texas includes feedlots, rangeland, and row crop agriculture with manure-treated soils. We hypothesized that tetracycline-resistant coliforms could be present throughout the watershed. To investigate our hypothesis, samples were taken from the sediment of seven sites within the watershed between June 2022-August 2023. Tetracycline-resistant coliforms and non-coliforms were isolated from six out of seven sites. The highest relative abundance of tetracycline-resistant isolates was found at a site at Cedar Creek, with 0.15% resistance. Additionally, the highest relative abundance of tetracycline resistance among lactose fermenters was at a site at Elm Creek (3.38%) followed by a second site at Cedar Creek (0.07%). From a representative sample of tetracycline-resistant isolates across all sites, the tetB genotype was the most common (45.95%, n=37), followed by tetA as determined by multiplex PCR products. Additionally, four multi-drug resistant strains of Escherichia were identified: CCN-113, CCN-251, CCN-109, and ELM-161. A resistance plasmid was extracted from CCN-251 carrying dhfr1 and sulII resistance genes. Monitoring of the spread of antimicrobial resistance genes through surface water in the Fort Phantom Hill Watershed provides data to support the need for antibiotic stewardship in this region
A Universal Tongue?
Full text linkDid you know that, as of 2023, there are more than 7,000 known spoken languages in the world (Eberhard et al., 2024)? Did you know that the population of the world is more than 7 billion, and increases every day? Did you know that out of that 7 billion, only about 1.5 billion speak English (Statistics and Data, 2024)? To most, those facts are common knowledge. To everyone, those facts are only a Google search away. However, here is a fact you may not know-English is widely considered to be the language of science. This means that nearly all journals with national or international impact accept submissions in English only (Malayil, 2024). This initially may make sense, but I would like to take some time to dig deeper and fully understand some of the history behind this, the implications of it, and how we as a community might work to create a more informed, inclusive environment
Collaboration in Registered Teacher Apprenticeship: Strengthening Systems to Support a Sustainable Special Education Workforce
Full text linkRegistered Teacher Apprenticeship Programs offer a sustainable and innovative pathway for preparing pre-service special education teachers, particularly in rural and low-resourced communities. Exemplary programs integrate competency-based learning, rigorous on-the-job training, and structured mentorship, enabling apprentices to apply theoretical knowledge in real-time K–12 settings. This article explores how two university-sponsored teacher apprenticeship programs in the Midwest use innovative collaborative approaches to strategically combine the efforts of the educator preparation provider, Department of Labor (DOL), and local education agencies (LEAs) to foster a diverse teacher pipeline, address equity, and provide comprehensive mentorship and systematic support to teacher apprentices through the Registered Apprenticeship model. Challenges, benefits, and specific examples of apprenticeship implementation are discussed, highlighting the replicability of these programs as a solution to special education teacher shortages. Authors provide an analysis of programming and collaboration, which underscores the importance of continued investment, cross-sector collaboration, and support to sustain and scale innovative workforce development models for building a pipeline of educational professionals