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Volume 47, 2024, Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal, Front Matter
Get PDFFront matter and Table of Contents for Volume 47 (2024) of the Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal
Being and Becoming Teachers of Writing: A Meaning-Based Approach to Authentic Writing Instruction
No full textThis engaging, inviting textbook from a renowned expert in writing education provides all the knowledge, pedagogical strategies, and tools needed to enable any teacher to be an effective teacher of writing.
Using the five-step writing process as a foundation, the text describes how to teach the necessary skills related to grammar, spelling, punctuation, and other writing mechanics, and addresses all major genres and stages of writing. Written in an authentic voice that exemplifies good writing, Johnson presents a variety of pragmatic, research-based strategies that support students’ writing development and encourage teachers to apply their own creativity and intelligence in the classroom.
This is an essential text for courses in writing instruction, literacy methods, and teaching English Language Arts (ELA).https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/university-archives-msu-authors/1475/thumbnail.jp
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Enhancing a School Readiness Skill Through a Mindfulness-Based Intervention: Soles of the Feet
Get PDFApproximately one million children enroll in kindergarten each year with varying levels of experience and school readiness. Fundamental school readiness skills parallel executive functioning skills, which multiple interventions are able to target. School readiness intervention programs can be costly and require a considerable amount of training. Teachers and other school staff need an affordable, easy-to-implement intervention that targets critical school readiness skills. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been found to improve executive functioning skills like self-regulation, which is skill for school readiness. Soles of the Feet (SOF) is an evidence-based MBI that has been found effective for increasing self-regulation in schoolaged children. This study sought to pilot SOF with kindergarten students to increase academic engagement and decrease disruptive behavior for those who were identified as needing support in this area. Using a multiple baseline across subjects design, academic engagement and disruptive behavior data were collected during baseline, SOF training, SOF independent, and SOF reminders phases. Results demonstrated increases in academic engagement, particularly during the reminder phase. Near-zero levels of disruptive behavior were observed throughout phases. Limitations and future directions for research were discussed
Optimizing Production in an Electronics Manufacturing Industry Using Six Sigma: A DMAIC Approach to Process Enhancement
Get PDFThis paper focuses on the application of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) process of Six Sigma methodology for increasing the production numbers in an electronics manufacturing industry. The overall production numbers are improved by identifying the root causes and improving the process efficiency. Detailed analysis of the process cycle time for all stations is conducted and key areas for improvement are identified. Proper implementation of the suggested changes is conducted, and the results are verified. Further recommendations are provided for addressing the key improvement areas for reducing the cycle time of the bottleneck process. The findings highlight the benefits of implementing six sigma processes in an electronic manufacturing industry and provide a roadmap for other organizations seeking similar improvements by using data driven decision-making
Managerial Communication: Strategies and Applications
No full textManagerial Communication: Strategies and Applications focuses on communication skills and strategies that managers need to be successful in today’s workplace. Known for its holistic overview of communication, comprehensive research base, and focus on managerial competencies, this text continues to be the market leader in the field. In the Ninth Edition, authors Jennifer R. Veltsos and Geraldine E. Hynes provide coverage of current topics like managing hybrid and virtual teams, ChatGPT and artificial intelligence, and empathic listening.https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/university-archives-msu-authors/1497/thumbnail.jp
No full textA business survey for young adults of the Web-based technology giant Google, covering the global products and services, company’s history, and founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Includes sidebars, a glossary, and further resources.
Part of the Odysseys in Business series
Ages 12 - 15https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/university-archives-msu-authors/1484/thumbnail.jp