National Social Science Association
Spring Virtual Conference
Our Conference
With limited budgets for travel along with the reluctance due to the virus for airline travel we have decided to host virtual conferences. These seminars will use zoom technology in real time and allow association members to interactive with each other and participate in presentations dealing with research, teaching, and technology. This will be a good experience to interact in real time with your colleagues and friends from all over the nation and to list to their presentations often with power point presentations.
The program below is the final program for the Real Time Virtual Spring Seminar, March 22-24, 2021 and it will show you the variety of presentations at this real time virtual spring seminar.
If you have any questions or concerns, Monica and Ryan Cline at nssa1@cox.net will help you with any information you may want. We hope you enjoy your tour of this unique and flexible conference in real time. We hope you are all well and with the virus situation still not under control, the association will continue to offer real time virtual conferences and hope we hope you join us in the future either virtually or in person.
Conference Presentations
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 • 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. • Session I-A
THE EFFECTS OF COVID ON EDUCATION
Nena Torres California State University San Bernardino
This pilot study is look at the student evaluations of instructor effectiveness after the mandated transition to non-face to face courses.
Crisis Management and Self Care Workshops in a Covid-19 Environment
Marsha Lyle-Gonga with Jessica Fripp, Austin Peay University and Cavelle Gonga, Northeast Elementary School
Effective crisis intervention and response in a school setting can provide immediate assistance, minimize distress, and assist in returning to a normal educational setting especially in a COVID-19 environment. Faculty and students are oftentimes ill-equipped to deal with adverse situations as they may arise in the classroom and broader community.
The Super Bowl of Teaching Special Education in a Pandemic Discipline
Becky Davis and Kathie Good, Eastern New Mexico University
If teaching is a game; teaching in a pandemic was like the Super Bowl. How did great special ed teachers play the game?
The Impact of Covid on Faculty Roles and Functions: Notes from the Field
Ronda Sturgill, The University of Tampa and Ron Childress Marshall University
Covid-19 presented challenges for IHE faculty. Data provide initial impact on faculty roles and functions. A multi-institutional faculty perspective on future implications will be discussed.
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 • 8:00-10:00 A.M. • Session II-A
ONLINE EDUCATION EXAMINED
Robert McClure with Sara Jensen, Tasha Bokman and Nathan Tichy, St. Olaf College
This presentation describes changes to classroom learning environments as education courses transitioned from face-to-face to online instruction during spring of 2020.
Learning Outside of the Traditional Classroom
Maria Gamba and Patricia Abels, the University of Findlay
Teaching should focus on enabling students to enter the workplace, including opportunities for personal development. A forward-looking goal is integrating service learning within the curriculum.
Pre-Service Teachers' Self-Efficacy in Virtual Classroom Management
Cheryl Lambert, Austin Peay State University
The virtual classroom poses new challenges for pre-service teachers. This session will explore avenues for supporting a positive self-efficacy for teaching candidates as they build skills in virtual classroom management.
Student Engagement in the Online Classroom
Paulina Koforiji and Florence Wakoko-Studstill, Columbus State University
Presenters will discuss the strategies and resources to support student engagement in an online classroom.
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 • 8:30-10:00 A.M. • Session I-B
INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND BUSINESS EXAMINED
Storming the Capitol vs. China's Cultural Revolution
Linda Wang, USC Aiken
Never before in U.S history had we seen a more tumultuous political power transition as happened this year. In the process, the storming of the Capitol on January 6 shares certain similarities to China's Cultural Revolution during the 1960s-1070s.
The Rise of the Second Republic and the2018 President Elections in Zimbabwe: An Analysis
Peter B. Makaya, Middle Georgia State University
The paper will discuss and analyze the political and military events of November 2017 in Zimbabwe to determine if a coup occurred or not. The paper will also discuss and analyze the presidential election that followed Mugabe's removal from power.
Populism in Eastern Europe: The Cases of Hungary and Poland
Jaro Bilocerkowycz, University of Dayton
Populism is a rising global phenomenon that has disrupted conventional politics. What is the nature of populism in Hungary and Poland and what have been its effects on those countries and the European Union?
International Business: Sub-Saharan Africa COVID-19 Lockdown Strain on Businesses and Alternative Us
Jet Mboga, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
COVID-19 fast-tracked development in digitization is among urban locales, with most nations facing a digital revolution. As technology improves in Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a substantial digital divide between urban and rural areas. With a focus on Kenya, the purpose of this study was to determine the right platform to use. A survey of farmers.
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 • 10:15:12:15 P.M. • Session II-B
ETHNIC STUDIES INVESTIGATIONS
The Importance of Teaching The Civil Rights Movement: A Multi-Pronged Approach
Jeffrey Schultz, Central Community College-Grand Island
This paper addresses multiple approaches to teaching the Civil Rights Movement of the 1050s and 1960s to today’s college students.
The Brave Sambo: A Look at the Afterlife of Slavery and Labor Activism Brief
Joshua da Cruz, Georgia State University
The Brave Sambo examines the story behind the racially charged term of "Sambo", used to describe inept or lazy slaves. This paper argues that what the planter class saw as not doing work, the slaves were actually America's first labor activists attempting to take control of their labor.
Voyages to Ilha Formosa: A Multicultural Perspective
Virginia Shen, National Sun Yat-sen University
This paper examines the historic factors of indigenous cultures and diversified influences from foreign nations that contributed to the multicultural identity of Ilha Formosa, known as Taiwan in current days.
The Legacy of American Antisemitism
Patricia Levy, Fort Hays State University
This presentation analyzes the historical inheritance and psychological causes of antisemitic prejudice, discrimination and aggression ethnocentrism, and social marginalization and disenfranchisement of America’s Jewish population.
Monday, March 22, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Session I-C
LITERATURE AND COMMUNICATION EXAMINED
How About A Little Romance? A Literary Analysis
William and Pat Kirtley, Independent Scholars
The presentation provides an inclusive and esoteric literary analysis of twenty-eight romances in the form of novels, novellas, an anthology, and an octavo pamphlet.
Global Children's Literature and New Urban Ecologies
Evelyne Delgado-Norris, Chicago State University
A look at children’s literature around the world to analyze how the city and city dwellers are represented. A special focus will be given to the issues of rapid urban development on the environment and new configurations of culture.
Public Dialogue and the Cocreation of Meaning: The Fearless Girl Story
Julia A. Spiker, The University of Akron
Using the communication framework of narrative and empowerment theories, this research examines the symbolism and dialogue surrounding the Fearless Girl statue in the public sphere.
Monday, March 22, 2021 • 1:00- 2:30 P.M. • Session II-C
DATABASES, RESEARCH LITERATURE, AND SOFTWARE
Finding and Using Digital Social Science Databases and Reading Listening Apps for K-Adult Learners:
A Research Study
Steve Grubaugh and Greg Levitt, University of Nevada, Las Vegas with Allen Deever, University of Nevada, Reno
This presentation will offer live demos of the relatively new database, NoveList, for researching and finding excellent social studies books at all levels. The research on efficacy and using free digital book reading/listening tools such as Libby and Overdrive will also be featured.
Should Instructors Voice their Political Views in K-12 Classrooms?
Greg Levitt and Steve Grubaugh, University of Nevada, Las Vegas with Allen Deever, University of Nevada, Reno
We live in a politically divided country with passionate views on all sides of almost any issue. Even a discussion of current events in the elementary grades can illicit divergent views of students and instructors. How should instructors deal with this polarization in their classrooms? This presentation discusses these issues and addresses the question, “Should Instructors Voice Their Political Opinions in the Classroom?
Teacher Observation Software for Evidence-Based Feedback and Coaching
Craig Berg, UW-Milwaukee
In this paper, the author will describe the utilization of a new web-based app teacher observation tool that maximizes the collection of qualitative and quantitative factors, provides instant and detailed analysis, allows for rich feedback, and sets the groundwork for meaningful, evidence-based feedback, coaching, and reflection.
Monday, March 22, 2021 • 2:45-4:15 p.m. • Session I-D
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN ACTION
The Politics of Race in America
Marsha Lyle-Gonga, Austin Peay State University
Race has always played an important role in American Politics. This is to be expected in a country that has a long history of discrimination and racial injustice. The election of President Obama as the first African American President in 2008, the question raised was whether or not America can be considered a post-racial state, one in which race is no longer a factor. The events of this past summer with the Black Lives Matter movement and the failed insurrection on the Capitol on January 6, 2021 has brought race again to the forefront of a national discussion. In order for this to occur, there has to be a concerted effort made by all of us to stem the proliferation of racist practices through discussion and education.
Street Gangs in Northeast Pennsylvania: Creation and Prevention
David Sosar, King's College
While street gangs have existed for years in many towns and cities, the growing trend in smaller urban and rural areas presents a real problem. This paper addresses the reasons for the origin and potential preventative measures.
Teaching Nonprofit Management: One course Assignment with Multiple Learning Outcomes
Shamima Ahmed, Northern Kentucky University
In my graduate Nonprofit Management course, students are required to complete a major group assignment on Forming Our Own NPO. The paper will explain how this assignment addresses various learning outcomes for this course.
That Unequaled Spirit of Enterprise: How Commerce has Made America Great and her Citizens Free and Happy
Richard Reeb, Independent Scholar
The pandemic shutdown stands in stark contrast to America's long-standing commitment to commerce and trade, which was protected by the U.S. Constitution and bolstered by the abolition of slavery. This paper reviews the steps in that process.
Monday, March 22, 2021• 2:45-4:15 p.m.• Session II-D
ISSUES IN RACE AND ETHNICITY SYMPOSIUM
J. Vern Cromartie, Contra Costa College
This study examines the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections in relation to the exit polls with special reference to race, ethnicity, college graduates and LGBTQ status.
Luciano Cruz, San Diego State University
This paper will analyze the right-wing presidential victory of Jair Bolsonaro and its consequences to social and racial inequalities in Brazil. What Bolsonaro’s agenda reveals about white middle Brazilian’s classism and racism and classism?
George Morris, Contra Costa College
This paper will examine social capital, educational attainment, and wealth as social forces among Black people and Indian people in Trinidad and Tobago.
Stephanie White, Los Angeles Southwest College
This study identifies the current sociological, historical, and economical transformation of capitalism and enslavement and their impact on US homelessness dealing with racial and ethnic groups.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. • Session I-A
READING AND LITERACY INVESTIGATIONS
Re(Defining) Literacy Research Through Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies for Bilingual Learners
Isela Almaguer, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Extending the impact of literacy research through culturally authentic practices across the Mexican American and Native Hawaiians’ cultural customs and through engagement in a culturally sustaining teaching and learning framework that promotes language, learning and literacy development for bilingual learners.
A Collaboration Project to Support Struggling Readers in College
Benita Bruster with Mercy Cannon and Blaire Woodring, Austin Peay State University
This presentation will focus on a collaborative project between faculty from the College of Education and the College of Arts and Letters. Unique curriculum, literacy strategies, and supportive teaching methodologies were implemented to support below level college students. Students' assessment results and faculty reflections will be shared.
THE POWER OF A PICTURE BOOK: Incorporating Storybooks into Middle School Social Studies Curriculum
Emily Rennhak, St. Olaf College
Picture books hold immense power when building accessible, inquiry-based, and civically-engaged curriculum for middle schoolers. The book We are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom will be explored as an example.
Living Textbooks: Immigrants as Valuable Sources of Knowledge
Rina Bousalis, Florida Atlantic University
Immigrant students are primary resources from which other students can learn from and pools of knowledge that social studies textbooks cannot replicate.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • 8:30 A.M. -10:00 A.M. • Session II-A
EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
Exploring Elementary Preservice Teachers Social Science Methods Course During the COVID19 Pandemic
Mamta Singh, Lamar University
The purpose of the study was to explore elementary preservice teachers' science methods course during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The results suggested how preservice teachers overcame a few of the challenges and utilized them as opportunities to learn, grow, and adapt to the new virtual environment.
Scott Henderson, Furman University
This presentation analyzes and contextualizes the pedagogical and educational theories of Francis Sumner, who was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in psychology (2021 is the centenary of that conferral).
Chamber of Commerce perceptions of Leadership Challenges and Supports for Constituent Businesses
Robin Lindbeck with Evette Daley, Idaho State University
Results of interviews of Chamber of Commerce presidents in the mountain west identifying the leadership challenges of supported businesses and leadership activities provided by CoCs.
Robin Lindbeck with Julia Barrett, Idaho State University
This pilot study examines how artistic engagement may inform leadership experiences among higher education officials. Semi-structured interviews revealed that certain skills possessed by the artists were shown to impact leadership styles and competencies in collegiate administrative leaders that identify as artists.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • 10:15-12:00 P.M. • Session I-B
EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES
A Year into the Pandemic: Survey of Education Students' Well-Being
Kathy Smart, Bonni Gourneau and Julie Robinson, University of North Dakota
The global pandemic has impacted the mental health and well-being of educational professionals and students. The results from a well-being survey of students will be presented and implications for providing support to pre-service teachers will be shared.
Face to Face and Distance Learning for First Year Teachers
Bonni Gourneau, Kathy Smart and Julie Robinson University of North Dakota
Six elementary education first-year teachers share their experiences with having to teach both face-to-face and in an online format due to Covid. They describe their celebrations and challenges.
Tackling Food Insecurity on College Campuses to Improve Student Success
Cassandra Hawkins, Mississippi Valley State University
This paper focuses on the importance of addressing the ever-growing issue of food insecurity on college campuses. Food insecurity impacts a student's cognitive capability, which hinders academic success. Therefore, this paper provides strategies that college campuses can implement that addresses both food insecurity and student success.
Sam Marandos, National University
This presentation will make uses dramatization as a method of helping students to become involved in plays, skits, and storytelling associated with their literacy program. Having "fun" with what they read will help them enhance their reading skills.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • 10:15-12:15 P.M. • Session II-B
SOCIAL CONCERNS EXAMINED
The Impact of Mining on Native American Tribes in Southern Arizona
Arthur Manjarrez and Zitlalli Flores-Carrillo, Central Washington University
What happens when the U.S. Federal Government allows mining on Ancestral Tribal lands? This presentation examines Arizona Mining Laws and the political, social and cultural impacts of Southern Arizona’s Native American Tribes.
Service Learning: Building Empathy in Youth Leaders for a Better World
Janet Holland, Emporia State University
It is amazing to see the caring acts by youth today. How can we foster empathy in students to make the world a better place?
Big Tech: Humanity's Means and Ends
Imafedia Okhamafe, University of Nebraska
My essay (through an analysis of the essential difference between "the totality of what-is" and "what-is-in-totality") briefly explores science and technology as an endless metamorphosis of creative dead ends of moments of "becoming".
The Challenge of Societal Change: The New Unacknowledged Great Transformation
Robert MacNeil Christie, California State University
Public climate-change policy leaders debate carbon-reduction ‘targets’ and pursue utopian techno-fixes, ignoring inevitable complex societal factors. However, Earth-System stabilization requires extreme yet unexplored societal-economic transformation.
Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 • 1:00 P.M.-2:30 • Session I-C
VIRTUAL LEARNING EXAMINED
Virtual Service Learning: A COVID-19 Semester
Taler Alexander, Allen and Ruth Boyd, Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Due to the pandemic, service learning in this first-year-experience course went virtual. What were students' perceptions of these experiences?
The Virtual Learning Experiment: Are the Students Alright?
Joannie Busillo-Aguayo, California State University, Northridge
An informal survey of undergraduate students revealed that many are struggling with online learning, especially endless zoom sessions, social isolation, and professor expectations. What do they want faculty to know; and how can we support them?
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • 1:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. • Session II-C
PRESIDENTIAL INSIGHTS
The Rush to Execute: Lake Duck Presidents and the Federal Death Penalty
Joseph Melusky, St. Francis University
Joe Biden has said that he intends to abolish federal executions, a practice that was reinstituted by President Trump. Seven federal executions were carried out during the summer of 2020. Trump and Attorney General William Barr planned to have at least three more federal prisoners executed in the closing weeks of the Trump presidency, including one just five days before Inauguration Day. This research note addresses the question, "How unusual are federal executions during the closing days of a lame-duck president's term?"
The Trump Court and the Future of Executive Powers
Christopher Baxter, University of Tennessee-Martin
This paper will examine the potential changes in the U.S. Supreme Court's views on administrative law and executive powers that may result from the addition of the Trump appointments to the Court.
Electoral Reform: Use of Rank Choice Vote in 2020
Anita Chadha, University of Houston Downtown
I present on how various cities and Maine use Rank Choice vote during election 2020.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • 2:45-4:45 p.m. • Session I-D
TEACHING AND LEARNING CHALLENGES TODAY
Attendance in Remote Classroom during Covid-19
Leona Johnson, Florida A&M University
This study focuses on remote teaching relative to increasing attendance in the classroom during COVID-19 to enhance our understanding about effective practices for instructional practice.
Time Management for Student Success
Andrew Waskey, Dalton State University
Online students range from dual enrollment to military to second career. Some are already well organized. Some are not this presentation is for helping student to be better organized performers in doing course work and balancing it with life.
Terry Silver and Amanda Batts, University of Tennessee at Martin
Many students have experienced trauma due to the COVID pandemic and this has impacted learning in many ways. Presenters will share engaging techniques which can be utilized in classrooms to help students deal with the impact of trauma. Whether teaching online or F2F, these trauma-informed strategies will be an asset to all teachers.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 • 2:45-4:45 p.m. • Session II-D
SOCIETY AND EDUCATION UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Framing Torture as Effective Lads to More Favorable Attitudes Towards Its Us: A Replication Report
James Benjamin, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
This paper will detail an effort to replicate findings by Benjamin and Oelke (2016, Exp. 1) regarding the impact of effectiveness framing on attitudes toward torture, in the context of the replication crisis that defines our field.
Social Workers and the Legal System
Gary Wilson, Brad Cameron, Travis Linn, Pittsburg State University
This qualitative research explores the Social Work profession and the role of the social worker through in-depth interviews with practitioners. Particular emphasis is placed on the social worker's interaction with the legal system.
Sociological Consequences of Juvenile Delinquency on Single Parent Households
Arthur Manjarrez and Jacqueline Vazquez, Central Washington University
This presentation discusses the social consequences of juvenile delinquency on single-parent households. The author points out several factors working in combination as contributors such as: parent work schedules, educational performance, drug use and abuse, criminal involvement, mental and emotional wellbeing, and, criminal justice system.
Using STEAM and UDL to Support Young Children with Disabilities
Beth Stratton, Clinton Smith, Abbie McClure, University of Tennessee at Martin
Science, technology, engineering, art, and math along with universal design of learning are critical in teaching young children with diverse needs. These two approaches make learning hands on, fun and meaningful so that young children learn to apply difficult concepts in an applicable manner. This paper demonstrates these concepts.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 • 8:00-10:00 A.M. • Session I-A
HISTORY AND POLITICS EXAMINED
New Jersey's Aid to Ireland, 1846-1880
Harvey Strum, Russell Sage College
Will look at the aid residents of New Jersey gave to Ireland during the Great Hunger in 1846-47, food shortages of the early 1860s, and the Little Famine in 1879-80. Will look at secular relief committees and aid via Catholic Church. Will briefly discuss Charles Parnell in 1880 since his mother and two seiste4rs were living in Bordentown.
Meaning of Victory in the Context of Western Military History
Mark Polelle, University of Findlay
My project focuses on the changing meaning of military victory in western military history. War has often been justified in the pursuit of "victory," but what has this meant in practice? I will look at examples from the western world ranging from the ancient world, the medieval period, and modern world in order to better understand this concept.
Understanding How Three Key Political Actions Impacted the Presidential Legacy of John Adams
Darrial Reynolds, South Texas College
The purpose of this virtual presentation is to increase the understanding of how the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, the 1800 Treaty of Mortefontaine, and the 1800 Presidential Election results impacted the presidential legacy of John Adams.
The EU-ACP Economic Partnership Agreements and (UN)Sustainable Development
Raphael Ogom, DePaul University
Paper queries the EU-ACP partnership agreements and argues that rather promote, these agreements undermine sustainable development of the of the ACP states by further entrenching and consolidating their positions as primary commodities suppliers to the EU economies. This disarticulates and weakens their quest for sustainable economic development.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 • 8:00-10:00 A.M. • Session II-A
EDUCATION EXAMINED
The edTPA Portfolio: Is This a Valid Evaluation of Social Studies Teachers
Eddie Thompson, John Grant, University of Tennessee-Martin, Jeffrey Byford, University of Memphis
The edTPA porftolio is becoming the "go to" assessment for many states for issuing teaching licenses for K - 12 teachers. Often teachers are not passing the portfolio assessment and thus not being able to obtain initial licensure. A qualitative study will be presented on the validity of the assessment of teachers.
Ivory Towers: Strategies for Cross-Curricular Learning in the Virtual Classroom Discipline
Eddie Thompson, Clinton Smith, Stanton Watson, Michael Spaulding, John Grant, University of Tennessee-Martin
In the midst of a global Pandemic, middle and secondary learning has often been relegated to virtual learning in many areas of the country. Utilizing cross-curricular lesson planning can add life to often "static" virtual classrooms and enhance Social Studies learning regardless of the discipline taught.
Teachers Perception of the Role of Religion in the Development of Civic Participation
John Grant, University of Tennessee-Martin, Jeffrey Byford, University of Memphis
This paper presents research regarding teachers' perceptions of the role of religion in the development of civic participation.
It's Socialism to me: Teaching Command Economics through a Simulated Classroom Store
Jeffrey Byford, Alisha Milam, University of Memphis
The concept of socialism has become more relevant in today’s society. This simulation is designed to illustrate command economics’ potential strengths and weaknesses through a classroom store. Students experience the frustration of product shortages, inconsistent deliveries, and buying privileges to the selected few.
Content Centered Learning: The All-Inclusive Approach
Alisha Milam, Jeffrey Byford, University of Memphis
Content-centered learning is an all-inclusive approach for classrooms. All content areas can use this strategy to engage students and cultivate learning.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 • 10:30-12:00 P.M. • Session I-B
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATED
The President Who Would Not be King: A Book Review Essay
Sam Hoff, Delaware State University
This paper is a book review essay of Michael W. McConnell's 2020 book published by Princeton Univeristy Press. The paper presents a synopsis of content, compares the topic to other recent research on the same subject, and offers commentary on the findings.
After an Insurrection: Rethinking the Constitution
Danny Adkison, Oklahoma State University
Given the divided American we now live in and as evidenced by the Capitol insurrection, it may be time to reconsider modifying our Constitution. This paper will discuss some possible needed changes.
Primaries 2020: A Rascal for the Democrats
Rex Wirth, Independent Scholar
We Can’t Turn the Rascal Out; We Can Only Put a New Rascal In! . I don’t know if it was contagion from the trial or the debate moderation and format or just the inertia of our electoral competition, but electability and fear for the American way leap to the fore as voting approached.
What Went Wrong with the Unemployment Insurance ProgramCARES Rollout?
Joshua Zender, Humboldt State University
Expanded unemployment insurance benefits offered under the CARES Act resulted in major changes to the existing system that ultimately led to billions of dollars being lost to fraud.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 • 10:30-12:00 P.M. • Session II-B
EDUCATION EXAMINED
Teaching Children in Poverty: The Creation and Implementation of a Graduate Certificate Program
Carol Greene, East Carolina University
This discussion will focus on the creation and implementation of a graduate certificate on Teaching Children in Poverty. Student comments and faculty experiences will be shared along with lessons learned and next steps. This session will be beneficial to others considering adding such a program/certificate to their teacher education program.
Teacher Observation Software for Evidence-Based Feedback and Coaching
Craig Berg, UW-Milwaukee
In this paper, the author will describe the utilization of a new web-based app teacher observation tool that maximizes the collection of qualitative and quantitative factors, provides instant and detailed analysis, allows for rich feedback, and sets the groundwork for meaningful, evidence-based feedback, coaching, and reflection.
Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Faculty-Best Practices
Steven Davis, Jacksonville University
The challenges of diversifying the faculty in higher education remain as demands increase for attention to diversity issues in academe. Best Practices exist that help in finding, hiring, and retaining diverse faculty as institutions work toward enhancing the learning experiences for all on college and university campuses. Findings will be presented from review of the literature and interviews from successful program directors.
Early Intervention and Signs of Dyslexia in Young Children
Allison Dudley and Beth Gregory, Graceland University
Long misunderstood and ignored, Dyslexia requires early screening and intervention. In this session, we will discuss common signs and early markers of Dyslexia and dispel misconceptions.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 • 1:00-2:30 P.M. • Session I-C
TEACHER EMPOWERMENT AND THE PANDEMIC
Bridging Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccinations
Praphul Joshi, Lamar University
This paper deals with health promotion activities in underserved communities in Southeast Texas with regard to Covid-19 vaccinations. Importance of vaccinations, awareness of community sites, and preventative measures will be discussed.
Teacher Empowerment with Conference Professional Development
Teresa LeSage-Clements, and Barba Patton, University of Houston-Victoria
This research showed science teachers felt empowered to be effective and confident after experiencing conference professional development. Results will be discussed.
Exploring Important Factors of Assessment
Barba Patton, Sara Thurmond, and Teresa Le Sage Clements
Goals of assessment should be for valid and reliable results; many factors must be explored. It is more than,” Test on Friday” … returning efforts on Monday.
Pandemic and Trashed Plant Discipline Area: Education-Environment
Teresa LeSage-Clements, Barba Patton and Sara Thurmond, University of Houston-Victoria
People are littering worse than ever. This presentation will give you grant tips, how to implement an ecological/stewardship project, lessons learned, and get dirty.
