(2021). Kindergarten Outreach, Application, and Enrollment: Lessons Learned from a Research-Practice Partnership with New York City's Department of Education. MDRC The New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) is the largest public school system in the country, and regularly communicates with more families in a month than many school districts do in a year. Innovations in communication or outreach efforts can influence profoundly how families engage with the district, especially innovations in outreach about school application and admissions processes. Getting this outreach right is especially important when it focuses on families' first required encounter with the school system: kindergarten application and enrollment. A research-practice partnership between MDRC and NYC DOE that began in 2017 focused on mutual learning using insights from behavioral science and human-centered design to achieve five learning goals related to the kindergarten application process: (1) Uncover potential barriers to application for parents using a systematic diagnostic process; (2) Capitalize on NYC DOE's shift to a new digital application platform to… [PDF]
(2022). Moral Taste and Moral Education — An Interview Study. Athens Journal of Education, v9 n3 p365-375 Aug. In recent research on moral psychology, the human consciousness has been compared to a tongue, with different taste buds, which together can cause a variety of sensations. According to this theory, people in general have a preparedness to react to situations, which can provide opportunities or pose threats in a social context. Moral psychologist, Jonathan Haidt, has described these receptors as pairs, for example: care/harm, fairness/cheating, loyalty/ betrayal, authority/subversion and sanctity/degradation. Which of these foundations the individual develops a taste for depends, largely, on the social and cultural context. Hence, the choices teachers make of which issues to address and in what way can contribute to a learning environment that influences their pupils' moral outlook. The purpose of this study is to investigate which of these moral intuitions or taste preferences that teachers want to endorse and cultivate in their pedagogical practices. Against this background, a… [PDF]
(2010). Teacher Effectiveness. Race to the Top: Accelerating College and Career Readiness in States. Achieve, Inc. To make dramatic improvements in all students' preparation for college and careers, states need thoughtful, intentional human capital strategies that get the right teachers in the right places in the right subjects. The need is especially acute in states that have or plan to adopt college- and career-ready academic standards and graduation requirements: they will need highly effective teachers–particularly in upper-level mathematics and science courses–capable of teaching rigorous content to all students. State policymakers are well aware that the quality of teaching is the most critical school-based factor contributing to student learning, especially for low-income and minority students. The Race to the Top criteria accordingly encourage states to adopt policies to measure the effectiveness of individual teachers and leaders use those measures to inform a range of human capital systems and decisions, ensure an equitable distribution of effective teachers and leaders, and provide… [PDF]
(2020). A User-Centric Design Approach to Understand International Education in the Contemporary World: Motivations and Gender Preferences for Studying in Europe. Journal of Research in International Education, v19 n1 p54-68 Apr. Education holds promise as a vehicle for sustainable global development and human capacity development, as reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. International education has become a prominent feature in contemporary times on the educational landscape as students become increasingly mobile in pursuit of their right to education. This study investigates the key factors that motivate international students to undertake better quality education at higher education (university) level, particularly in Europe, and the underlying gender preferences for study destinations within the framework of push-pull factors. The study collected responses of 288 individuals from 84 countries who had undertaken some form of education in Europe through the European Commission-funded Erasmus Mundus (EM) Scholarship. Responses were collected through an online platform, Survey Monkey. Outcomes of the study revealed that Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden, Netherlands, and… [Direct]
(2017). Values, Obstacles, and Needs of Campus Outdoor Programs to Serve Local Underserved Communities. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, v9 n1 p10-14. Although participation in outdoor recreation activities is a right and is essential for the health of individuals and their communities, not all communities have access to outdoor recreation opportunities. Fortunately, many successful outdoor programs at colleges and universities are already in place around the country. These programs have the potential to extend services outside the campus and reach underserved communities. In this research note, we report the findings of focus groups held at the 2015 Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education Annual Conference with administrators of outdoor programs. Challenges, benefits, and needs were identified in extending services, including administrative limitations, human resources issues, and logistical constraints. Potential solutions include reprioritization if programs are to reach out to local underserved communities… [Direct]
(2020). A Concept of Materialism and Well-Being. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, v9 n1 p62-68 Mar. Materialism is related to financial individuals who judge all things need material. The nature of people like this exist in today's era, which assesses a success comes from the acquisition of wealth, social status and welfare of life. Although this is contrary to moral life, there are still many people who pursue it. Internal and external factors exist in human life related to the existence of materialism. Self satisfaction and individual life goals are internal factors that exist within the individual. Materialistic people will feel satisfied through acquisition of possessions, financial success, attaining status and having the right image. This perception is negatively correlated with well-being, even so they believe that their life goals will be achieved through materialism. Environmental, social and social media influences that are external factors in an individual can provide a tendency to influence one's behavior. The recognition of social status based on wealth will have an… [PDF]
(2016). Language-in-Education Policy in Low-Income, Postcolonial Contexts: Towards a Social Justice Approach. Comparative Education, v52 n3 p408-425. The article considers how language-in-education policy in low-income, postcolonial countries may be better understood from a social justice perspective and some of the implications for policy, practice and research that arise from this. The article starts with a critical overview of the two dominant approaches towards conceptualising language-in-education policy, namely the instrumental and rights-based approaches. The article then sets out a social justice approach that builds critically on a rights-based perspective. Key features of the approach include considering language-in-education as a capability that has the potential to contribute to human well-being and to social justice and understanding the pedagogical, institutional and wider social barriers to achieving linguistic social justice in education and means for overcoming these barriers. Based on this understanding the article then sets out a research agenda that can assist in realising linguistic social justice in education… [Direct]
(2019). Training Transdisciplinary Educators: Intercultural Learning and Regenerative Practices in Ecuador. Studies in Philosophy and Education, v38 n2 p177-194 Mar. The main goal of this article is to explain the transdisciplinary training model developed at the National University of Education (UNAE) in Ecuador, based on the ancestral worldviews of "Buen Vivir" (Good Living). "Good Living" is a philosophical and political concept of the Kichwa indigenous peoples in the Andean Region, where human beings are interconnected with planet Earth and the whole cosmos. In 2008, Ecuador became the first country in the world to recognize the Rights of Nature in its Constitution, in order to face climate change and to restore the ecological footprint. This article first unifies scientific knowledge with ancestral wisdom, creating an inter-epistemological dialogue using a transdisciplinary approach. Second, the article explores the epistemological notions of transdisciplinary education: self-training, hetero-training, eco-training, and onto-training. Third, the article argues that as a result, Educational Sciences of Good Living emerged… [Direct]
(2018). Improving Quality of Life Outcomes in Supported Accommodation for People with Intellectual Disability: What Makes a Difference?. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v31 n2 pe182-e200 Mar. Background: The quality of life (QOL) of people with intellectual disability living in supported accommodation services is variable, influenced by many possible factors. Various frameworks have attempted to identify these factors without assigning value, direction of influence or relative impact on outcomes. Methods: A realist review of the literature aimed to expose different propositions about variables influencing QOL outcomes and review the strength of supporting evidence for these, to identify their relative influence. Evidence was reviewed for and against each of five clusters. Results: Evidence was strongest for the presence of staff practices (use of Active Support), front-line management practice (use of practice leadership), culture (enabling and motivating), human resources policies and practice (that support front-line leaders and recruitment of staff with the right values), adequate resources, and small, dispersed and homelike settings. Conclusions: The evidence informs… [Direct]
(2017). Transhuman Education? Sloterdijk's Reading of Heidegger's "Letter on Humanism". Journal of Philosophy of Education, v51 n1 p177-192 Feb. Peter Sloterdijk presented a reading of Heidegger's "Letter on Humanism" at a conference held at Elmau in 1999. Reinterpreting the meaning of humanism in the light of Heidegger's "Letter," Sloterdijk focused his presentation on the need to redefine education as a form of genetic "taming" and proposed what seemed to be support for positive eugenics. Although Sloterdijk claimed that he only wanted to open a debate on the issue, he could not have been surprised at the level of opposition this suggestion aroused. In the weeks following, he blamed Habermas for raising this opposition and for refusing to engage with him openly. Although Luis Arenas has chronicled the aftermath of Sloterdijk's paper, it may be of interest to educators to examine how Heidegger's text is presented. What is this new humanism? If Heidegger's new humanism was based on a mystical attitude towards Being, so Sloterdijk's new humanism was to be based on the materialist principles of a… [Direct]
(1980). The United States and World Development: Agenda 1980. This publication examines global problems facing the United States and offers a specific short-term program of action to deal with some of the problems. There are three major parts. Part I describes political and economic developments in both rich and poor countries and comments on the recent record of the United States in its relationships with the Third World. To its credit, the United States has focused on certain issues of concern to developing countries and has produced some highly positive results. Examples include the Panama Canal Treaty, American efforts to reach peaceful settlements to conflicts in the Middle East and Southern Africa, and the strong emphasis on human political rights. But in areas such as trade liberalization, commodities, developing finance, energy policy and food policy, the U.S. record has not been as positive. Part II explores in some detail the major common challenges that face both developed and developing nations during the 1980s and beyond. These…
(2020). Does Emotion Matter? An Investigation into the Relationship between Emotions and Science Learning Outcomes in a Game-Based Learning Environment. British Journal of Educational Technology, v51 n6 p2233-2251 Nov. Game-based learning environments typically elicit a variety of emotions; however, the influence of emotions on game-based learning is basically underemphasized. This study sought to investigate how emotions are related to science learning in a gaming context. "Humunology," an educational game for learning about the human immune system, was used, and 112 seventh graders aged 12-13 years old took part. The results indicated that learning through playing "Humunology" was effective and that the long-term effect of this approach on learning retention was promising in comparison to traditional web-based instruction. A cluster analysis by the K-means algorithm categorized the students who learned through playing "Humunology" into two core groups. Students in cluster 1 experienced substantial levels of both positive and negative emotions while learning through playing "Humunology," whereas the students in cluster 2 experienced primarily positive… [Direct]
(2020). Identifying and Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness. Brief No. 5. EdResearch for Recovery Project This brief is one in a series aimed at providing K-12 education decision makers and advocates with an evidence base to ground discussions about how to best serve students during and following the novel coronavirus pandemic. Homelessness is not a uniform experience. Even before the pandemic, student homelessness was increasing, and many schools were struggling to respond. Students experiencing homelessness may be particularly vulnerable to health-, wellbeing-, and education-related adversity brought on or exacerbated by the pandemic. To successfully implement the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, schools should prioritize proactive identification and consider fostering an environment that frames policy supports as rights for students. Collaborations and data sharing with community providers can improve identification of students experiencing homelessness and ease access to resources and supports for families. Regular communication to build relationships with student-identified… [PDF]
(2007). How to Implement the \Ways of Knowing through the Realms of Meaning\ in Human Resource Management-Ten Recommendations: National Impact. Online Submission, The Lamar University Electronic Journal of Student Research Spr. Human resource management system should be able to convert input, such as skills, abilities, motivation, potential, working time and vacancies, into output to produce improved skills, increased motivation, reduced absenteeism, reduced labor turnover, reduced accident rates, increased effectiveness and suitability-filled vacancies. In order to be successful in today's organizational strategies is paramount. In the knowledge era the quality and not the quaint of the intellectual capital of ones company will establish future success or failure. Getting the right people and or managers to become human supporters is a necessity. The right people and or managers can make or back the success of an organization or school district. By implementing the ways of knowing through the realms of meaning, by being an Omni person–which means all knowing–the Omni leader must engross their knowledge base with the six components of the realms of meaning. They are Symbolics, Empirics, Esthetics,… [PDF]
(1982). The Role of the Independent Living Counselor. This publication addresses the advocacy, counseling, and case management skills needed by the independent living counselor and includes a case management tool which underscores the importance of needs assessment, goal setting, and program monitoring. Based on a review of pertinent literature, the booklet contains five sections. The first secion details the independent living philosophy. This section is followed by sections describing the human and legal rights of handicapped persons and the communications skills needed by counselors. The fourth, and major, section of the publication explains case management skills needed by the counselor. According to this section, the counselor must be a case finder; needs analyst; service arranger, provider, and coordinator; goal attainment specialist; and support system designer. A case management form for independent living counseling is provided. The final section of the publication contains conclusions about the counselor role derived from the…