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Title: Communities of Learning: Towards a Collaborative Model of Teaching and Learning in Architectural Education
Author: Jernigan, Julie
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Education, Architecture
Description: At the forefront of the architectural world today is the discussion on the disconnect that exists between architectural education and professional practice. There have been recent calls to make architectural education more closely mirror architect...

Title: A Child Life Perspective: The Role of Technology in Preoperative Preparation and Distraction
Author: Osborne, Courtney
Date Created: 2018
Subjects--Topical: Education
Description: Reduction of stress and anxiety for hospitalized children has been studied for years. Certified child life specialists take on the role of providing interventions to support and facilitate coping for hospitalized children. Preoperative preparation...

Title: IMPACT OF SOCIAL EMOTIONAL EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM ON PRESCHOOLERS’ EMPATHY SKILLS
Author: Johnson, Sarah
Date Created: 2019
Subjects--Topical: Education, Early childhood education
Description: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a social emotional learning program on preschoolers’ empathy skills. Specifically, the study examined the effect of the Second Step Social-Emotional Skills for Early Learning empathy unit on p...

Title: MULTI-CRITERIA ANALYSIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE SIMULATION GAMES IN LEAN SIX SIGMA
Author: KRISHNAKUMAR, SANDEEP
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Engineering, Education, Adult education
Description: While online learning practices have been increasing over the past few decades due to its time and location flexibility, there has been some criticism of its lack of student engagement and involvement in comparison to the face-to-face or tradition...

Title: Improving Performance in Thermodynamics: Integrating Learning by Teaching Pedagogy
Author: Campagni, Jamie
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Engineering, Education
Description: Historically, Thermo is perceived to be the most challenging course in the MET Curriculum at UNC Charlotte. The complexity and difficulties of this course have contributed to the some of the highest DFW rates compared to any other courses offered ...

Title: A STUDY OF SOCIAL FACTORS IN ACTIVITY-BASED ACTIVE LEARNING CLASSROOM CORRELATED TO STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE
Author: Ravikumar, Ranjith Kumar
Date Created: 2017
Subjects--Topical: Education
Description: Social behaviors of students play a significant role in the classroom atmosphere and also the way it impacts students’ learning interests. In addition, socially acceptable behaviors are generally preferred by students in group-based classes. But o...

Title: An Evaluation of Teaching Methods in the Introductory Physics Classroom
Author: Savage, Lauren
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Education, Physics, Educational evaluation
Description: The introductory physics mechanics course at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte has a history of relatively high DFW rates. In 2011, the course was redesigned from the traditional lecture format to the inverted classroom format (flipped...

Title: Supporting Future Teachers in Providing Care for Young Children with Challenging Behaviors
Author: Fitzgerald, Rebecca
Date Created: 2019
Subjects--Topical: Special education, Education, Early childhood education
Description: Challenging behaviors exhibited by students can disrupt the schedule of daily learning. The purpose of this study was to gather the perceptions of early childhood education pre-service teachers on their levels of preparedness to work with children...

Title: Triple P- Positive Parenting Program improves parenting experiences in families of at-risk preschoolers
Author: Warren, Wendi
Date Created: 2017
Subjects--Topical: Education
Description: The purpose of the research study was to compare pre/post data from parents participating in Triple P-Positive Parenting Program. Participants of this program were 13 parents of children enrolled in a preschool for at-risk families. Through data c...

Title: The Effects of IV Preparation on Children's Pain Perception and Coping Outcomes
Author: Bellino, Emily
Date Created: 2018
Subjects--Topical: Education
Description: The purpose of this study was to examine the protocol for intravenous (IV) preparations in the pediatric population. Specifically, the study collected survey data on IV preparations performed in healthcare settings by certified child life speciali...

Title: Inequalities in Education: A Closer Focus on School Discipline
Author: Furukawa, Taylor
Date Created: 2023
Subjects--Topical: Education, Statistics, Social sciences--Research
Description: Disproportionalities in school discipline have become a popular research topic in recent decades, particularly at the school-, district-, and state-level. While there are a handful of reports using nationally representative data, this study provid...

Title: “MY BABY COULD LIVE THE BEST LIFE”: FAMILY PERSPECTIVES ON SERVICES FOLLOWING A PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS OF DOWN SYNDROME
Author: Martin, Zachary
Date Created: 2018
Subjects--Topical: Special education, Education, Early childhood education
Description: Screenings and diagnostic tests provide individuals the opportunity to receive a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. Post-diagnosis, families are presented with opportunities for services and supports ...