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Moral Preferences of Different College. Majors
No full textAdvising college students regarding their choice of major has significant implications for life. Thus far, research on these advising efforts have focused on career interests and personality traits. Given the reality that choosing a major and a career is a multifaceted phenomenon, the current study explored whether differing preferences for specific moral values is also an integral part of that choice. Results of the current study suggest that students from the various categories of majors have significant differences in preferences for moral values, and this should be considered in the advising process.https://spark.bethel.edu/dayofscholarshipgallery/1032/thumbnail.jp
Improving the Perception, Assessment and Diagnosis of Females with Autism
Get PDFThis literature review examines current biases in perception, assessment, and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for females. Males lead in the number of diagnoses of ASD, however, many of the assessments used to evaluate for ASD are based on male autistic tendencies rather than female. This lack of inclusion is causing many females to be missed in early detection of ASD diagnoses. This literature review looks at female characteristics of ASD to be considered during evaluation for ASD and what future implications need to be considered in the education systems to best reach females with ASD
Rooted in Rondo: A Summer of Community Engagement Learning
No full textThe summer 2023 Community Work Study students share their stories about working alongside and learning from Rondo, Frogtown, and Summit-University community members, wisdom-bearers, and educators. Come celebrate the power of nurturing human connection across cultures, age groups, and socio-economic backgrounds; ponder the gift of neighborhood partnerships; address social disparities; and learn to care for the environment by working alongside community partners when tending to neighborhood gardens.https://spark.bethel.edu/primetime-presentations/1001/thumbnail.jp
Promoting Inclusion for Students Through Service-Learning
Get PDFThe following literature review explores how service-learning can be used in an inclusive setting. How can schools use service-learning to promote diverse learning by including students of varying abilities? Studies have shown that service-learning helps students with skills such as communication, leadership, and responsibility while still getting academic standards met. Concerns arise about how to assess whether academic standards are being met. Patterns in assessment methods are shown in the research with student self-reflections being a main source for teachers to evaluate what the students learned.. Service-learning has been shown to not only meet academic standards but to develop character traits in students who are engaged in the process. A large barrier is access to aspects like transportation or community partners who can host students of varying abilities. The research is clear that the benefits outweigh the barriers as they pertain to the use of service-learning to support inclusion in the classroom
The Promotion of Maternal Infant Bonding in Perinatal Incarcerated Women: Lived Experience, Policies, Programs
Get PDFIntroduction: Within the United States there are currently no federal guidelines or protocols to ensure appropriate medical care for incarcerated pregnant and postpartum women. The purpose of this integrative review examines incarcerated women’s lived experience and how programs and policies influence the maternal-infant dyad relationship. Methods: A databases search, citation search, and journal hand search were used to identify original research on inmates’ experience with programs, interventions, and policies intended to improve maternal-infant bonding in the pregnant or postpartum period from 2005 to 2023. The primary author used Covidence to screen and analyze articles. Additionally, Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice appraisal tool was utilized for assessing quality and validity of the studies. Results: Eighteen studies were included in this integrative review. The majority were conducted in the United States. With an overall sample size of 1,075 participants, 22 state prison systems, and six jail systems. Research revealed an overall support for prison doula programs, prison nursery programs, and prenatal education programs. Some reported common themes from inmates of connectedness, meaning, securely attached infants, and a strong bond between the women and their infants, while others reported themes of intense sadness and depression when faced with focused separation along with insecure infant attachment. Furthermore, research revealed most correctional facilities do not allow breastfeeding or pumping of milk while in custody and require mothers to make appropriate caregiving arrangements for their infants. Discussion: Incarcerated pregnant and postpartum women do not receive the adequate evidence-based care. This leads to additional poor health outcomes for both the mothers and their infants, resulting in unintended punishment to the infant for their parent’s indiscretions. Continued advocation for the implementation of beneficial programs. Additionally, prison administration should adjust their policies to foster the continuation of breastfeeding while minimizing forced infant and maternal separation during their incarceration period
Advantages and Disadvantages of Special Education Students in the Mainstream Classrooms
Get PDFThis systematic review of the literature aimed to understand the advantages of placing special education students in mainstream classrooms and identify barriers to positive experiences among special education students. Findings from secondary data showed inclusion creates a stimulating learning environment, improves access to role models, and enhances self-respect and self-esteem. However, challenges like low self-esteem and resentment may contribute to feelings of exclusion among special education students. The findings of this study could be improved in the future by collecting primary data using surveys and interviews and recruiting a large sample to capture in-depth insights on the topic
The Impact of Outdoor Classrooms on Students
Get PDFThe learning environment for students, which has been indoors for decades, has moved outdoors in many locales. As the stakeholders contemplate the use of outdoor space for learning, questions about its benefit(s) for students have been explored. Many researchers had focused on younger students, although there were studies that looked at grade levels all the way through post-secondary. Researchers wrote about the connection between outdoor classroom time and an increase in student’s well-being and mental health. Studies indicated that students also had an increase in their cognitive functions of attention, self-regulation, and academic progress when the physical setting for their classes was outdoors. The following paper investigated the deliberate use of outdoor space for part of the academic day and the implications for the emotional development, the physical and mental health status, and the academic achievement of students
The Impact Mentoring has on Black Males’ Sense of Belonging and Resiliency at Historically White Institutions of Higher Education
Get PDFData analysis found that having a mentorship relationship for Black males at historically White higher education institutions had a significantly different level of resiliency and sense of belonging. Previous research has focused on qualitative data aligned with this quantitative study\u27s results
Implications of Teacher Burnout Related to Being a Special Education Provider
Get PDFABSTRACT The profession of special education instructor has evolved over the years. Special education teachers must often manage lesson plans that make accommodations for all intellectual and disability needs of students. Special education teachers are charged with leading the IEP team and overseeing a wide range of goals, including occupational, speech, physical, and emotional behavioral, and modified education that integrates the student into the least restrictive environment mandated by law. These responsibilities often vary across disabilities and federal educational settings. The author of this thesis reviewed a number of relevant articles that explored the multitude of responsibilities required of special education teachers as it relates to burnout and retention rates in the field. The purpose of this thesis is to explore best practices to support special education professionals to prevent professional burnout and increase the retention of teachers in the profession
Implementing Trauma-informed Approaches to Improve Outcomes for Students in High-poverty Schools
Get PDFAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase the likelihood of negative outcomes throughout life. ACEs are traumatic events that occur between ages 0-17 and can induce a toxic stress response negatively impacting brain development, body function, behavior, and academic performance. ACEs elevate the risk of decreased executive functioning, increased learning and behavioral difficulties, and lower school engagement, attendance, and academic performance. Childhood poverty increases the risk of ACE exposure and decreases resources that buffer the impact of toxic stress, increasing the likelihood of negative life outcomes. Improving academic outcomes for children in poverty requires educators to understand the impact of trauma on brain development, signs of trauma, and trauma-informed approaches to mitigate the impacts of trauma on student engagement, performance, and achievement