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Three Sides to Success: Exploring How Inclusive Partnerships Can Nurture Robust Family and Community Engagement in the Classroom for African-American Students
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to explore the ways in which conscious family and community partnerships with middle schools can play an integral part of academic achievement for Black children. Family and community engagement play a critical role in a student’s success as support, and knowledge of their scholar’s strengths and interests can be an asset not only in the classroom, but to the scholar’s overall academic success, which can “lead to higher educational aspirations and increased student motivations\u27\u27 (Bartz, et al. 2017). However, presiding narratives of disengagement and disinterest from Black parents in their scholar’s academic life have been a historic detriment to many Black students. Despite extensive research exclaiming that Black families are indeed extremely supportive of their children’s academic careers, and that Black families express interest in partnering with their scholar’s school, Black families still remain on the outskirts of their child’s education because “schools imply that students are victims of parental apathy to the goals of education” (Latunde, et al., 2016, p. 3). This study used a qualitative approach. Participants associated with one middle school in Northern California filled out a survey with open-ended questions, and in-person interviews were conducted with parents, community members, and students. All data was coded to identify emerging themes and patterns. Findings show that: 1) historic doubts lead families and the community to want more transparency from the school district, 2) families want healthier teacher–student relationships and 3) families want engaged leadership from school administration and from teachers and staff, and 4) families want an inclusive and open partnership that is focused on improving the quality of education. These findings have important implications for school-community partnerships focused on supporting the achievement of Black children
2022-2023 Year in Review
No full textFrom the Executive Director, Julia van der Ryn Graduating Students Spotlight MarinCity80 with Performing Stars Latin American & Latino Studies Bridges & Pathways from Laruel Dell Elementary to Dominican University of Calfornia Novato Library Bilingual Reading Buddies Alumna Spotlight: Ayanna Berg Conference Presentations & Faculty Spotlight A Transporting Symposium of Learning Fall 2023 Service-Learning Classeshttps://scholar.dominican.edu/center-for-community-engagement-newsletters/1012/thumbnail.jp
Wicked Problems and the Invention of Calculus
Get PDFSince the 1980s, wicked problems have represented a category of challenges that defy clear description, cannot be addressed with existing models or theories, and resist experimentation in trying to solve them. This class of problems existed before they were identified and have been unsuccessfully addressed with Thomas Kuhn’s model of scientific discovery, an expectation that requires the identification of a new object and the development of its correct interpretation. This paper proposes an alternative view of scientific discovery using the invention of Calculus as a case study that describes a successful process addressing wicked-like problems from a philosophical perspective, develops ideas that have an epistemological objective and are multidisciplinary in their applications, and results in additions to the Body of Knowledge that permeate human language and understanding. Leibniz’s wicked problem was to produce a universal method of discovery at the centre of his idea of a ‘General Science’ and the compilation of an encyclopaedia of all knowledge available at the time. From the existing paradigm of geometrical arguments and deductive processes, there is a gestalt shift in Leibniz’s leap in understanding mathematical methods and the language used in describing and solving problems that was rooted in the idea of infinitesimals and in a more general method of analysis. In doing so, the transition that began with his methods and notation became the first stage in a Kuhnian paradigm shift and the incorporation of Calculus and its applications into the mainstream of science. I will start by giving some background on wicked problems and describing the concept of discovery associated with Kuhn’s ideas, and I will then introduce the process of additions to knowledge advocated in this essay. These ideas will form the antecedent to summarise the paradigm in 17th century mathematics and from there I will proceed to describe Leibniz’s leap and the inherent gestalt shift that occurred in the mathematics of the 18th century. That gestalt shift was not exempt from acrimonious discussions over alternate formulations and I will present some differences between the views of Newton and Leibniz and of two of their supporters; Maclaurin and l’Hôpital. I will then describe some of the efforts that helped to expand the acceptance of Calculus and to embed it in the mainstream of science. I will conclude by proposing that there are other examples from the History and Philosophy of Science that follow a similar process of additions to the Body of Knowledge
A Parable of Arable Land
No full textThe Nature Chronicles Prize is a new biennial, international, English-language literary award founded to celebrate engaging, unique, essay-length nonfiction that responds to the time we are in and the world as it is. Conceived in 2020 to mark the global pandemic, the prize is also a memorial to Prudence Scott, a lifelong British nature diarist who died in 2019.
Contained within this volume are the outstanding nominated entries for the inaugural prize. These winning works express diverse responses to our planet and its life, and together embody the best of contemporary nature writing.
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Occupation-Based CNA Program to Build Caregiver Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Dementia Care
Get PDFCertified nursing assistants (CNAs) are primary caregivers to individuals with dementia (IwD) who reside in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). CNAs are also expected to know how to provide person-centered and occupation-based care while managing challenging behaviors of IwD without formal training which become sources of strain and stress for CNAs and often leads to feelings of uncertainty and inadequacy (Pelissier et al., 2015). Further research shows that specialized dementia care training programs are beneficial to CNAs in acquiring the knowledge and skills required to provide high quality dementia care and that CNAs prefer the use of a multimodal education program that incorporates role-playing and other interactive educational strategies (Pfeifer et al., 2018). The Abilities Care Experts (ACE™) curriculum provides OT practitioners with a framework to educate CNAs on strategies to facilitate the remaining abilities of residents with dementia and engage them in meaningful occupations. CNAs who complete the ACE™ program are prepared to implement occupation-based functional maintenance plans to support the active participation of residents in self-care, leisure and social occupations. The curriculum has now been revised to better align with existing evidence on the barriers CNAs experience when providing dementia care. Revisions were also made to the curricular design in order to integrate principles from adult learning theory while infusing an occupation-centered framework. The revised ACE™ program prepares CNAs to implement occupation-based and client-centered maintenance plans. The revised curriculum incorporates a flipped classroom model where CNAs complete a 15-minute online module with didactic instruction each week prior to entering the classroom. Sessions are conducted in a small group, allowing for in-person classes to focus on application based learning as they consider the challenges and opportunities of caring for specific residents with dementia in their facility. Application based learning allows for more interaction and collaboration between the OT and CNAs
OTs Delivering Culturally Sensitive Care for Dementia Family Caregivers From Diverse Backgrounds
Get PDFAs occupational therapists, addressing key cultural barriers that may obstruct access to dementia care and education for individuals with dementia and their caregivers from diverse backgrounds is a priority for client-centered care. Stress, racial discrimination, and distrust may exacerbate symptoms and prevalence of dementia in certain populations, such as Chinese- Americans and Latinx (Quinones et al. 2020). Immigrants’ experiences of aging and health are diverse due to belonging to different socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic groups and having varying levels of education and work experience (R. S. 2020). There are existing cultural differences regarding caregiving and family networks, perception and recognition of dementia and associated symptoms, negative experiences with health and care services, and language barriers. Examining how individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds understand dementia and experience the caregiving role can provide occupational therapists (OTs) with an understanding of the importance of cultural sensitivity. We aim to establish educational resources for OT Practitioners (OTPs) on how to be culturally sensitive when supporting caregivers from diverse backgrounds and individuals living with dementia (ILwD) and their particular needs. Providing educational resources to OTPs will contribute to fostering collaborative relationships between OTPs and dementia family caregivers from diverse backgrounds
Cervical Cancer Prevention in the Philippines
Get PDFAlthough cervical cancer is preventable, it continues to pose a significant health concern in the Philippines as evidenced by high cervical cancer diagnosis rates. The purpose of this quantitative study is to investigate low cervical cancer screening rates and the effectiveness of educational interventions in increasing awareness and screening rates. A literature review will examine topics such as low cervical cancer screening rates, cervical cancer screening methods, and barriers. This research proposal involves a quasi-experimental study that investigates education as an intervention for increasing cervical cancer awareness and cervical cancer screening rates. Fifty Filipino women will be randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. Inferential and descriptive statistics will be used to evaluate the outcomes of the study.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1042/thumbnail.jp
Effects of Menopause in Coronary Artery Disease
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In-Person Vaccine Education and Parental Vaccine Acceptance
Get PDFUnderstanding the reasons behind parental vaccination hesitancy plays a critical role in community health, preventing vaccine preventable diseases, and increasing vaccination rates. It is crucial to determine how different vaccination promotion and education methods can be used to increase vaccine acceptance in parents as they play an integral role in their child\u27s health and well-being. This research poster aims to determine the effects in-person vaccine education has in vaccine hesitant parents.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1058/thumbnail.jp
Improving Spiritual Care Competency Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses: Promoting Holistic Patient Care Towards End-of-Life
Get PDFIntensive care unit (ICU) nurses play a crucial role in providing physiological stabilizing care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, often marked by constant changes and variability in complex patients. Despite their specialization, the aspect of spiritual care tends to be overlooked, particularly in the context of end-of-life care. This is significant because previous studies have shown that a lack of spiritual care leads to poorer health outcomes, decreased coping, increased depression, and diminished quality of life for patients. This research proposal aims to investigate the spiritual care competency among ICU nurses who partake in spiritual care based training, with the overarching goal of promoting holistic patient care, especially for patients approaching the end of life. The literature review encompasses a threefold examination of spiritual care practice from diverse perspectives, including those of nurses, patients, and chaplains. The focus is on identifying barriers to spiritual care nursing practice, understanding the impacts of spiritual care on patients\u27 well-being (or the lack thereof), exploring nurses\u27 perceptions regarding their capacity to provide spiritual care, and evaluating the effectiveness of spiritual training sessions. Building upon these insights, a quasi-experimental study has been designed to assess the effects of spiritual care training on improving nurse competency and enhancing holistic patient care. The findings from this research have the potential to contribute to the development of targeted interventions and training programs that address the specific spiritual care needs of ICU nurses, ultimately enhancing the quality of care provided to patients, particularly those nearing the end of life.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1067/thumbnail.jp