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Where Do I Belong?: Gender And/Or Sexual Minority Students And Leaders In International Schools
Get PDFThe heteronormative ordering of schools poses challenges for gender and/or sexual minorities (GSM). GSM leaders in schools are challenged by decisions about whether to come out of the closet and the implications that these decisions can have for the leadership they enact and their career trajectories. Meanwhile, GSM students face difficulties including identity-based victimization and diminished sense of belonging in school. The experiences of attending high school are further complicated for students who attend an international school outside their country of origin. This qualitative investigation explored how GSM former students at international schools experienced a sense of belonging at school and understood any changes in their sense of belonging at school after interacting with a visible GSM leader in their school. Guided by queer theory and employing interpretive phenomenological analysis, this study addressed both the diminished sense of belonging experienced by GSM students in schools and the gaps in literature surrounding GSM students, GSM leaders, and international schools. Analysis of semi-structured interviews with six GSM former students at international schools yielded three findings. Sense of belonging in school is connected to both (1) identity-related and (2) contextual factors. Further, (3) GSM leaders can serve as a support structure for GSM students in certain cases. The findings of the current research suggest that changes need to be made both in the ways that international schools are structured and how students with marginalized identities are supported
The Role Of School Leadership In Preparing High School Teachers To Engage In Restorative Practices
Get PDFIn schools across the United States, student discipline policies have traditionally been punitive, removing students from the educational. Researchers have shown that punitive consequences are often assigned inordinately to subgroups of students (e.g., Black or Brown students and special education students). Restorative practices are an alternate approach to punitive consequences and are transforming student discipline in schools across the country. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to discover types of support that are needed from school leaders in transitioning teachers to the use of restorative practices in the high school setting. Five teacher participants engaged in the study by participating in one-on-one unstructured/informal interviews and a focus group discussion. Findings in this study included that support from school leaders should consist of developing school climate and culture, establishing a structured implementation plan, and leading with characteristics that identify with transformational leaders. In addition, particular staff, additional stakeholders, and a variety of resources and materials were identified as needed for implementation, along with barriers to implementation of restorative practices, all of which should be considered by school leaders in the planning phase to best support teachers when transitioning to the use of restorative practices
Dietary Effects On Cardiac Lipid Composition And Subsequent Phenotype In The American Lobster (Homarus Americanus)
Get PDFLipids are fundamental components of many biological structures and compositions of these molecular species can alter with diet. Differences in lipid membrane composition can impact the functioning of membranes and proteins subsequently altering the organism’s ability to respond to stressful conditions. American lobsters (Homarus americanus) are an economically important shellfish in New England and are sometimes kept intermittently in lobster impoundments (pounds) for months where they are often fed herring, which differs from the assumed natural diet of wild-caught lobsters. In this study, we compared the lipid composition of lobsters obtained from the wild and pounds that were fed exclusively herring (pound-fed) or mussels (wild-fed) and measured whether this leads to differences in phenotype. The present study investigates the cellular mechanisms involved in the plasticity of thermal thresholds by assessing lipid membrane composition through lipidomic analysis, mitochondrial efficiency using Seahorse XF assays, and gene expression of cellular stress markers with qPCR. Here, thermal tolerance of whole animals is determined to be reflected by measurements of heart rate, ventilation rate, and hemolymph oxygenation to determine the underlying metabolic differences involved in stress response. It was observed that thermal thresholds are not affected by differences in lipid composition, mitochondrial efficiency, and gene expression attributed to diet and origin. These molecular variances did not manifest into differences in thermal tolerance calling for additional research to identify the level of molecular disparities that would result in identifiable differences in thermal tolerance. This research provides methods for mitochondrial efficiency in the American lobster for the first time using an Agilent Seahorse XFe96 Analyzer. Additionally, we identify lipid biomarkers that have the potential for use in medical research. Together, these studies provide the groundwork for further investigation determining stress response in this, and other species, in the face of climate change
A Collaborative Case Report on Providing Interprofessional Holistic Care
No full textA collaborative case report on providing interprofessional holistic care. Aims of the study include exploring opportunities for alternative medicine and utilizing patient-centered-care as a mechanism to promote self-empowerment.https://dune.une.edu/cecespring2023/1011/thumbnail.jp
Faculty And Staff Perceptions Of Social Emotional Learning At The High School Level: A Qualitative Case Study
Get PDFThis qualitative study examines the results of the CASEL School-based Staff Survey on SEL Implementation (2021) and interviews conducted at a small high school in Maine. Three teachers, three education technicians, and two support staff participated in this study. The purpose of this study was to explore public high school’s faculty and staff’s perceptions on social emotional learning (SEL) so there could be a better understanding of the challenges, resources, and supports that are needed for long-term integration. Three themes emerged from the data: building relationships with Students, SEL and future preparedness, and district-wide goals and capacity building. The first theme included the subtheme of integrated role modeling. The third theme included the subthemes: (a) Providing a curriculum, a common language, and congruency (b) staff engagement, and (c) professional development, (d) tangible resources, ongoing support, and built in time. Based on these findings three recommendations were made. First, district leaders need to decide what the SEL goals and expectations for the district should be and how it should be implemented at all levels for congruency and for staff engagement. Second, they need to provide more opportunities for SEL supports, resources, and training. Third, SEL skill development needs to be seen as a priority and be included in the current high school schedule. Recommendation for future studies include researching high schools from other districts to enhance transferability of the data collected and to provide more in depth findings. There is also a need to understand SEL from the perspective of high school students
New Hampshire Osteopathic Association: Dr. Kirmes to Potential New Hampshire D.O.s
Get PDFA letter from Dr. Kirmes to potential New Hampshire D.O.s recommending coming to New Hampshire to practice.https://dune.une.edu/kirmescollection/1108/thumbnail.jp
Perioperative Pain Management In Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Get PDFPatients with morbid obesity are a growing patient population. These patients present a unique set of challenges in healthcare management. These unique challenges have been a long-standing concern to anesthesia providers in appropriately managing postoperative pain with opioids. Multimodal analgesia strategies have been adopted by many providers to minimize opioid-related side effects that are highly desirable in bariatric surgical procedures. The literature reviewed for this manuscript highlights the challenges this population presents to anesthesia providers, as well as conclusively supports alternative approaches utilizing multimodal pain management
Recurrence And Metastasis Of Breast Cancer After Volatile Inhalation Agents For Primary Cancer Resection
Get PDFSurgical resection of a breast tumor is frequently a treatment option for cancer, and in some cases can be curative (Hurtado et al., 2021). Multiple factors increase the risk of metastasis or recurrence including the neuroendocrine stress response to surgery and manipulation of the tumor itself (Kim, 2018). Additional factors include depression of cell-mediated immunity including sympathetic nervous system (SNS) stimulation, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis stimulation, and pain (Hurtado et al., 2021). Research suggests that anesthetic selection, particularly total intravenous anesthesia versus volatile inhalation anesthesia (IA), has an impact on cancer recurrence and metastasis in breast cancer patients, however it remains unclear if one is superior to the other
Impact of Leadership Roles in an Interprofessional Team
No full textPresentation that examines how leadership roles in each profession differ and overlap in an interprofessional treatment approach. A team consisting of students in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Social Work, Physician Assistant, and Podiatry collaborated together to conduct a series of telehealth appointments with our long-covid patient Amanda and her husband Mo. An interprofessional immersion experience allows for reflection on how leadership is taught in each profession and evolves overtime based on patient need.https://dune.une.edu/cecespring2023/1006/thumbnail.jp
Digital Journeys: A Narrative Inquiry Into The Experiences Of Third- Grade Through Fifth-Grade General Education Teachers Implementing Instructional Technology In Northern California
Get PDFThe problem studied was the utilization of instructional technology in elementary classrooms, from third-grade through fifth-grade, and how teachers experience the use of technology in teaching methods and student learning. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry was to understand the experiences of third-grade through fifth-grade teachers regarding the implementation of instructional technology in their classrooms. The study\u27s timing captured teachers\u27 views on technology before, during, and after the 2020-2021 academic year, which was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and distance learning. Qualitative narrative inquiry allowed for a rich exploration of the teachers\u27 experiences, with results of the study informing future decisions and research related to instructional technology implementation in upper elementary settings. Purposeful sampling identified five participants meeting specific criteria. Virtual interviews provided detailed accounts of their encounters with instructional technology. The analysis involved restorying interview data, coding, and member-checking each narrative for accuracy. Four distinct themes emerged from this process: the evolutionary journey of technology integration, collaboration as a mode of professional learning, adaptability to change, and the personalization of learning experiences. The findings of this study underscore the necessity to empower teachers with ample time, resources, and collaborative platforms, enabling effective implementation of instructional technology that significantly enhances their teaching practice and fosters meaningful student learning outcomes