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Oral History Audio Interview with Ann Dobie
No full textIn this interview, Ann Dobie recounts her experience as both a SLI student in 1959 and an English professor of the University for over 38 years. She discusses African American presence in grad school at SLI/USL, influential figures such as Joel Fletcher and Pat Rickels, and the overall peaceful integration found at the University. She also mentions a conversation of UL students discussing the riots at Ole Miss, and how they desired to participate in them
The Adventure of Gracie and Ami
Full text linkThis children’s story is written as an exciting piece of realistic fiction. The author’s purpose is to share an adventure of two young girls to entertain elementary students in order to teach conflict resolution skills
Spring 2023
Full text linkThe magazine of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.https://scholarshub.louisiana.edu/la_louisiane/1001/thumbnail.jp
Ain’t No Friday, Like Good Friday!
Full text linkAin’t No Friday, Like Good Friday is a story written from rich lived experiences. The author’s purpose is to share Good Friday family traditions from Louisiana culture on the weekend of Easter. Good Friday is the start of the Easter celebration for the end of the Lenten season recognized by the Catholic church. Readers can relate their experiences of Good Friday to Cajun and Creole traditions during this season. This nonfiction story brings joy and memories of the good times we celebrate as a family to keep the tradition going
Bliss’ Day at the Fais Do Do
Full text linkThis story is appropriate for all teachers to share orally with their classes around Louisiana festival time. As a teacher, I would read this story to my class for the students to gain knowledge about community events. There are few stories about Louisiana festivals to teach children cultural traditions and means of celebration. There are limited resources for teachers to use that connect students to Louisiana Folklife. Students in Louisiana are diversely different than children from other states, my goal is to provide this story as a model to be part of the change to do better for the children of Louisiana
Moncus Park for Young Children, Educators, and Families - Lafayette’s Premiere 100 Acre Wood Classroom: UL Lafayette COEHD Collaboration Project
Full text linkIntroduction: “How to Identify Plants and Trees” unit/assessment plan is written by Early Childhood preservice teachers to support and facilitate hands-on learning in Moncus Park. The purpose of this project is to produce a digitized early childhood curriculum, (PK – 3rd grade) for teachers, families, and young children. A main goal of this project is to create awareness and investment in what a 100-acre classroom might offer to children and families in the Lafayette community. Students will focus on educational activities within the Park that align with core academic subjects, such as English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies and Louisiana Believes State Academic standards. Assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development, Dr. Roxanne Bourque, served as a liaison between Moncus Park administration and park experts to support her role as an undergraduate research mentor. This unit/assessment plan includes a calendar of lesson plans for teachers and families to introduce young children to an interactive natural science curriculum. Included are a pre/post assessment of the knowledge, assessments designed to support environmental science, and a compilation of other related lessons tying into the sustainability of this community park. The final student products can be displayed in a park showcase in school or in classes to recognize student engagement in Moncus Park. The main focus of this unit of instruction supports student skills, knowledge, test-taking skills, and science/literacy. This body of work supports the need for enrichment in the prescribed Louisiana Science & ELA curriculum. A pilot of pre/post-analysis results of student interpretive assessment is suggested for favorable for student growth and learning. Moncus Park Proposal: The main goal of the 100 Acre Woods Project is to write a curriculum to enhance the park experience as relational community learning for young children, teachers, and families. Partnerships for community and family engagement build knowledge and skills to create a connection for future park visitors. Project Objectives: UL Lafayette Early Childhood preservice teachers will: ● Explore specific areas of the park to contribute curriculum design specifically for Moncus Park. ● Design curriculum and activities to guide teachers and families. ● Contribute knowledge and skills gained to become community investors. ● Utilize Moncus Park areas with fun/appropriate/content-relevant activities aligned to Louisiana Believes content standards. https://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/academic-standards
Forecasting stock indices with the COVID-19 infection rate as an exogenous variable
No full textForecasting stock market indices is challenging because stock prices are usually nonlinear and non- stationary. COVID-19 has had a significant impact on stock market volatility, which makes forecasting more challenging. Since the number of confirmed cases significantly impacted the stock price index; hence, it has been considered a covariate in this analysis. The primary focus of this study is to address the challenge of forecasting volatile stock indices during Covid-19 by employing time series analysis. In particular, the goal is to find the best method to predict future stock price indices in relation to the number of COVID-19 infection rates. In this study, the effect of covariates has been analyzed for three stock indices: S & P 500, Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) world stock index, and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX). Results show that parametric approaches can be good forecasting models for the S & P 500 index and the VIX index. On the other hand, a random walk model can be adopted to forecast the MSCI index. Moreover, among the three random walk forecasting methods for the MSCI index, the naïve method provides the best forecasting model
Anxiety and Depression Among U.S. International Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Full text linkThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted college students worldwide. International students are a significant group of college students in the United States, making up approximately 5% of enrollment. While research has examined the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on college students, its impact on international students in the U.S. has not been well-documented. This study examined anxiety and depression levels of 170 international students enrolled in three public U.S. universities. Data were collected using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) survey and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Over 60% of the sample reported anxiety and depressive symptoms, with 35.1% showing moderate-to-severe anxiety and 32.9% moderate-to-severe depression. Both anxiety and depression were significantly higher among students with a previous history of mental health illness and those with a colleague who contracted COVID-19. In addition, depression was significantly higher for unmarried students. In addition to these significant differences, the prevalence of moderate-to-severe depression and anxiety levels was observed for female students and unmarried or had a family member who contracted the virus
Paper Magic
Full text linkThe purpose of this story is to encourage children to turn to reading as a form of escapism. So many children have no one to turn to, some are made to feel ostracized by their family, to feel insignificant for being different. The author’s purpose in writing this story is to give those children a way to free themselves from that narrative. This piece of Realistic Fiction is written for anyone who needs to be reminded of what it’s like to be a child and have little power over what happens around you. A teacher may use this story in a classroom for children to free read before lessons, after students complete work, or as a tool to encourage all students to explore the magic of reading