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Submissions from 2016
What is Recreational Therapy?, Brent Wolfe
Examining the Myth of the Clinical vs Community Discussion in Recreational Therapy, Brent Wolfe, Erica P. Teilhaber, and M. Monk
Situational Influences on Experiences of Long Trail Hikers: An Application of Means-End Theory, Justin Yun and John Peden
Aging in Place, Jennifer Zorotovich
See the World through My Eyes and Walk in My Shoes: An Aging Simulation, Jennifer Zorotovich
Using a Phenomenological Approach in Research with Non-students and Other Underrepresented Populations, Jennifer Zorotovich
What is It Like to Age?, Jennifer Zorotovich
Working With the Dying and Their Families, Jennifer Zorotovich, M. Lewin, and T. Joiner
Submissions from 2015
Self-determination theory as a predictor of students’ motivation and academic performance, Deborah Allen, Trent W. Maurer, Delena Gatch, Diana Sturges, and Padmini Shankar
Transformational Learning: the Connection Between Student Transitions and Growth, Nikki DiGregorio, Amanda J. Rich, Caitlin E. Bailey, and Kelley J. Perkins
Assessing and Facilitating Learning in the Family Science Classroom: An Application of Bloom’s Taxonomy, Nikki DiGregorio, Bahira Sherif Trask, and Barbara H. Settles
Exploring Early Childhood Teachers' Practices to Support Social Emotional Development and Skills, Katy Gregg and L. Richards
Enhancing Executive Function and Regulation Skills, Alice Hall
The “How and Why” of Using Positive Guidance With Children, Alice Hall
Working With Diverse Populations, Alice Hall
Analyzing and Modifying Activities for Children: A Collaborative Approach (Intermediate, I & II), Jerri J. Kropp, Brent Wolfe, and Keeli M. Rigdon
Exploring Student Responses to Learning Organic Nomenclature Topic Using a Visual Analogy Versus Traditional Lecture, Shainaz Landge, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, and Shannon Rhodes
Guidelines for authorship credit and order in collaborative faculty-student SoTL projects, Trent W. Maurer
Do you speak SoTL?, Trent W. Maurer and Nancy M. Arrington
A Content Analysis of Online Retailers' use of Environmental Claims in Apparel Product Descriptions., Beth Myers
The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning: The why and the how, Diana Sturges and Trent W. Maurer
Self-Determination Theory as a Predictor of Students’ Motivation and Academic Performance, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Fundamentals of Leadership for Emergency Service Managers, Julie Swantek and John Peden
The Influence of Group Development on Stress Appraisal and Coping Responses of Expedition Trip Leaders, Julie Swantek and John Peden
Technology Matters: The Meaningful Integration of Technology into Preschool Classrooms, Dina Walker-Devose PhD, T. Lee, Jessica DeLaigle, Lauren Eades, and L. Johnson
Violence towards Tanzanians with Albinism: A CHW Program to Improve Awareness and Prevent Discrimination, K. Waller, John Peden, and Jeffrey Carithers
Inclusion and Accessibility: Myths vs. Reality, Brent Wolfe
Leading Activities and Engaging Participants, Brent Wolfe
The Importance of Licensure in Recreational Therapy, Brent Wolfe
What is Recreational Therapy?, Brent Wolfe
What is Recreational Therapy?, Brent Wolfe
Is It Time to Move to a Master’s Degree for Entry-Level Recreational Therapy Positions?, Brent Wolfe and D. DeVries
Students, Welcome to ATRA!, Brent Wolfe and Keeli M. Rigdon
Situational Influences on Experiences of Long Trail Hikers: an Application of Means-End Theory, Justin Yun and John Peden
Developmental Trajectories Among Emerging Adult Men and Women, Jennifer Zorotovich
Five Dimensions of Emerging Adulthood: a Comparison Between Students, Nonstudents, and College Graduates, Jennifer Zorotovich
Subjective Social Status and Positive Indicators of Well-being Among Emerging Adults, Jennifer Zorotovich
Submissions from 2014
Blogging about Service-Learning Experiences, Helen D. Barrett, Trent W. Maurer, and Jerri J. Kropp
Same-Sex Marriage Policies and Lesbian Family Life, Nikki DiGregorio
Navigating Professional Personalization Within Family Science, Nikki DiGregorio, Joshua Titus, and Barbara H. Settles
Exploring Student Commitment to Use Peer Advice, Delena Gatch and Trent W. Maurer
Acting or Reacting?: Creating High Quality Supportive Environments to Prevent Challenging Behaviors, Katy Gregg
Data Collection in Qualitative Research, Katy Gregg
Exploring the relationship between the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) and teacher self-efficacy, Katy Gregg, Caitlyn Cofer, Emily Urbanski, and John Peden
Tier 1 of the Pyramid Model – Acting or Reacting: Creating High Quality Supportive Environments to Enhance Social Emotional Development - Part 1 of 2, Katy Gregg and Courtney May
Children’s Perceptions of Summer Day Camp Program Staff, Alice Hall and Alexius Coleman
Aligning Best Practices in Antibias Education and Inclusion With Internships and Field Placements in Higher Education, Alice Hall, Katy Gregg, and Sharleen Espinet
Preschool Methods: An Evaluation of Laboratory School, Alice Hall and John Peden
Comparison of Student Learning Outcomes: Online Section vs. Face-to-Face Section, S. Hunter and Jennifer Zorotovich
Using Multiple Modalities to Engage Students in a Freshman Honors Course, Jerri J. Kropp, Helen D. Barrett, K. Mahoney, and Mikaela Shupp
The Effects of Animal-assisted Therapy in Various Settings, Jerri J. Kropp and Mikaela Shupp
Assessing an elaborate visual analogy in an undergraduate chemistry course, Shainaz Landge, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, and Shannon Rhodes
Course valuing, approaches to study and academic performance: The case of undergraduate Construction Management classes, Marcel Maghiar, Diana Sturges, and Trent W. Maurer
Course Valuing, Approaches to Study and Academic Performance: The Case of Undergraduate Construction Management Classes, Marcel Maghiar, Diana Sturges, and Trent W. Maurer
Exploring Student Commitment to Use Peer Advice, Kyle M. Mahoney, Trent W. Maurer, and Delena Bell Gatch
Exploring Student Commitment to Use Peer Advice, Kyle M. Mahoney, Trent W. Maurer, and Delena Bell Gatch
Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning in financial literacy education, Trent W. Maurer
Reducing prejudice through a classroom activity using the Bogardus Social Distance Scale: Meaningful change or conformity?, Trent W. Maurer
Using SoTL as a bridge for interdisciplinary undergraduate research, Trent W. Maurer
The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning: Who, what, when, where, why, and how?, Trent W. Maurer, Diana Sturges, Nancy M. Arrington, and Hsiu-Lien Lu
A Service Learning Partnership for Wilderness Education in Coastal Georgia, John Peden, Monica Harris, Phillip Brice, James Fritz, Kristin Love, Mady Russell, Julie Swantek, and Scott Waters
Assessing a “mail man” analogy to understand nomenclature topic in organic chemistry course, Shannon Rhodes, Shainaz Landge, Diana Sturges, and Trent W. Maurer
Globalization and Family Science: Assessing Students’ Aptitude for Social Change, Amanda J. Rich, Nikki DiGregorio, and Caitlin E. Bailey
Inclusive Same-sex Marriage Research: An Integrative Theoretical Model, Barbara H. Settles, Nikki DiGregorio, and Amanda J. Rich
Down Home: Understanding the Legacy of Property Rights, Spoiled Water Quality, Poverty, and Lax Regulation for Families in Appalachia, Barbara H. Settles, Nikki DiGregorio, and Joshua Titus
Expanding our understanding of visitor displacement: Voluntary and involuntary. Does the difference matter?, Bill Spain, Steven Burr, Dale Blahna, Jascha Zeitlin, and John Peden
Study guides in Human Anatomy and Physiology and students’ perceptions and academic performance, Diana Sturges and Trent W. Maurer
Students’ academic motivation and grade estimation accuracy in a Human Anatomy and Physiology class, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Students’ Academic Motivation and Grade Estimation: Should We Care?, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, Deborah Allen, Delena Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Becoming a Better Recreational Therapist: Four Strategies for Success, Brent Wolfe
Facilitator Training, Brent Wolfe
Recreation Therapy Education on Licensure and Developing a State-Wide Recreation Therapy Organization, Brent Wolfe
Differences Among Emerging Adults: A Replication and Extension of Amato’s (2011) Work, Jennifer Zorotovich, Patricia N.E. Roberson, and Kristin Anders
Submissions from 2013
Students’ academic motivations in a graduate nursing program, Debbie Allen, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, Delena Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Students’ academic motivations in a graduate nursing program, Deborah Allen, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, Delena Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Students’ academic motivations in a graduate nursing program, Deborah Allen, Diana Sturges, Trent W. Maurer, Delena Gatch, and Padmini Shankar
Mirrors, Movement and More!: Learning Centers in the Infant Classroom, Raina Chance and Katy Gregg
Motivation and Adults with Physical Disabilities: Factors That Increase Participation in Competitive Sports, S. Curry and Brent Wolfe
Data Collection and Analysis: An Introduction, A. Davis and Katy Gregg
Expanding the Counterstory: The Potential for Critical Race Methods Studies in Education, J. DeCuir-Gunby and Dina Walker-Devose PhD
Business Traveler Behavior after the Great Recession, H. Leslie Furr, Mark A. Bonn, and John Peden
The Impact of the Recent Recession Upon Tourism Behavior, H. Leslie Furr, Mark A. Bonn, and John Peden
Defining Quality and Inclusion: Listening to the Voices of Children, Families and Practitioners, Katy Gregg
Increasing Research Productivity Through Undergraduate Directed Studies, Katy Gregg
Riding the Tidal Waves of Emotions: Creating Supportive Environments to Prevent Challenging Behaviors, Katy Gregg
Data Collection and Analysis With IRB-approved Data Sets, Katy Gregg and April Schueths
Creating an Anti-Bias Curriculum, Alice Hall
Learn How to Increase Diversity Awareness and Reduce Prejudice, Alice Hall
Make Dramatic Play More Than Home Living, Alice Hall
The Benefits of Medical Play With Preschoolers: Reducing Fears and Increasing Knowledge and Coping Skills, Jerri J. Kropp
Scaffolded research in FYE Honors course, Jerri J. Kropp and Trent W. Maurer
Course Design in an Integrated First-Year Honors Sequence: Service Learning, Scaffolded Research, & Faculty Collaboration, Jerri J. Kropp and Trent W. Maurer
Illustrating Prejudice and Discrimination with a Class Activity on the Bogardus Social Distance Scale, Trent W. Maurer
Teaching Financial Literacy with Process-Oriented Guided-Inquiry Learning [POGIL], Trent W. Maurer
The impact of the Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique on course evaluations, Trent W. Maurer
The Impact of the Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique on Course Evaluations, Trent W. Maurer and Jerri J. Kropp
Improving reading compliance and quiz scores through the use of reading guides, Trent W. Maurer and Judith Longfield
Sustainability Forum, John Peden
