Blue-collar work, career, and success: occupational narratives of Sisu     

Kristen Lucas  Patrice M. Buzzanell 《Journal of Applied Communication Research》2004,32(4):273-292

This study examined underground iron ore miners' occupational narratives to uncover how their stories socialize miners into blue-collar careers and reinforce their work identities. Through the root theme of sisu (Finnish for inner determination), underground miners create a status hierarchy that is used to construct a sense of pride around their work and to establish milestones of success for themselves and others in their workgroup. Furthermore, they communicatively construct exemplars that guide their performance and decisions during the unfolding of their work experiences. Their discourses provide alternatives to white-collar conceptualizations and practices of careers and success.  相似文献   

New directions in library binding: a conference report     

Kristen Kern   《Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services》1999,23(4):451-458

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Effect of attending to a ball during a side-cut maneuver on lower extremity biomechanics in male and female athletes     

Fedie R  Carlstedt K  Willson JD  Kernozek TW 《Sports biomechanics / International Society of Biomechanics in Sports》2010,9(3):165-177

Many sports associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury require athletes attend to a ball during participation. We investigated effects of attending to a ball on lower extremity mechanics during a side-cut maneuver and if these effects are consistent for males and females. Sagittal and frontal plane hip and knee kinematics and joint moments were measured during side-cut maneuvers in 19 male and 19 female National Collegiate Athletic Association division III basketball players. Participants also experienced two side-cut conditions that required attention to a ball. Our results did not indicate that the effect of attention varies with gender. However, during side-cut conditions while attending to a ball, internal knee adductor moment was 20% greater (p = 0.03) and peak knee flexion angle was 4 degrees larger (p < 0.01). Females demonstrated 5 degrees less hip flexion (p = 0.046), 12 degrees less knee flexion (p < 0.01), and 4 degrees more knee abduction (p = 0.026) at initial contact during all side-cut conditions than males. Attention to a ball may affect lower extremity mechanics relevant to ACL injury. The validity of laboratory studies of lower extremity mechanics for sports that include attention to a ball may be increased if participants are required to attend to a ball during the task.  相似文献   

Validity Issues in Computer-Based Testing     

Kristen L. Huff  Stephen G. Sireci 《Educational Measurement》2001,20(3):16-25

Advances in technology are stimulating the development of complex, computerized assessments. The prevailing rationales for developing computer-based assessments are improved measurement and increased efficiency. In the midst of this measurement revolution, test developers and evaluators must revisit the notion of validity. In this article, we discuss the potential positive and negative effects computer-based testing could have on validity, review the literature regarding validation perspectives in computer-based testing, and provide suggestions regarding how to evaluate the contributions of computer-based testing to more valid measurement practices. We conclude that computer-based testing shows great promise for enhancing validity, but at this juncture, it remains equivocal whether technological innovations in assessment have led to more valid measurement.  相似文献   

Information for working mothers          下载免费PDF全文

Montgomery KS 《The Journal of perinatal education》2002,11(2):44-45

Women are entering, staying, or returning to the workforce following childbirth in increasing numbers. They report various amounts of success in the workplace after they become mothers. This column presents a review of five Web sites that provide useful resources to working Moms.  相似文献   

HIV and Pregnancy Web Sites          下载免费PDF全文

Montgomery KS 《The Journal of perinatal education》2002,11(4):41-43

This column reviews seven Web sites that address HIV and pregnancy.  相似文献   

Virtual Solar System Project: Learning Through a Technology-Rich,Inquiry-Based,Participatory Learning Environment   总被引：3，自引：2，他引：1  

Barab  Sasha A.  Hay  Kenneth E.  Squire  Kurt  Barnett  Michael  Schmidt  Rae  Karrigan  Kristen  Yamagata-Lynch  Lisa  Johnson  Christine 《Journal of Science Education and Technology》2000,9(1):7-25

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Nurturing Creativity in Early Childhood Education: Families Are Part of It     

Kristen M. Kemple  Shari A. Nissenberg 《Early Childhood Education Journal》2000,28(1):67-71

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The Effects of Using Different Procedures to Score Maze Measures     

Rebecca L. Pierce  Kristen L. McMaster  Stanley L. Deno 《Learning disabilities research & practice》2010,25(3):151-160

The purpose of this study was to examine how different scoring procedures affect interpretation of maze curriculum‐based measurements. Fall and spring data were collected from 199 students receiving supplemental reading instruction. Maze probes were scored first by counting all correct maze choices, followed by four scoring variations designed to reduce the effect of random guessing. Pearson's r correlation coefficients were calculated among scoring procedures and between maze scores and a standardized measure of reading. In addition, t tests were conducted to compare fall to spring growth for each scoring procedure. Results indicated that scores derived from the different procedures are highly correlated, demonstrate criterion‐related validity, and show fall‐to‐spring growth. Educators working with struggling readers may use any of the five scoring procedures to obtain technically sound scores.  相似文献   

Exploring the Utility and Student Perceptions of Synthetic Cadavers in an Undergraduate Human Anatomy Course     

Nicolette S. Richardson  Derek Zwambag  Kristen McFall  David M. Andrews  Diane E. Gregory 《Anatomical sciences education》2021,14(5):605-614

The synthetic cadaver is a high-fidelity model intended to replace or supplement other anatomy learning modalities. Academic attainment and student perceptions were examined in an undergraduate human anatomy course using a combination of plastic models and synthetic cadavers to learn lower body anatomy (“Experimental group”), compared to a Historical group who used only plastic models. Grades on an upper body test, for which both groups used only plastic models, were compared to ensure that no academic differences existed between groups (P = 0.7653). Students in the Experimental group performed better on the lower body test for which they used both plastic models and synthetic cadavers (median = 73.8% (95% CI: 72.0%-75.0%) compared to the Historical group (70.1% (95% CI: 68.3%-70.7%), P < 0.0001); however, less than half of students (49%) attributed this to the synthetic cadavers. Students' perception of laboratory resources (P < 0.0001) and learning experience (P < 0.0001) both improved with the addition of synthetic cadavers compared to using only plastic models, and 60% of students in the Experimental group agreed that the synthetic cadavers would be a key reason that they would choose that institution for undergraduate studies. This investigation showed improved student grades when plastic models and synthetic cadavers were combined, in addition to improved student perceptions of the learning experience. Results of the student questionnaires also suggested that although synthetic cadavers carry a notable up-front cost, they may be a useful recruitment tool for institutions.  相似文献