Scott W. Greenberger Grand Canyon University B. Jean Mandernach Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.1.1 The Journal of Scholarly Engagement was developed to provide faculty an academic outlet to document and disseminate scholarship primarily in Boyer’s domains of application and integration. The foundation of this new academic journal is Boyer’s Scholarship Reconsidered. In 1990, Boyer and…Continue Reading Editorial: Documenting and Disseminating Unconventional Scholarship
From Darkness to Light: Students Create and Complete Self-Generated Activities in a Dystopian Novel Unit
Mary Powell Grand Canyon University Maria Zafonte Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.1.2 In this reflective piece, two English educators, one high school level and one secondary level, detail how they employed a project-based approach to tackling texts that were problematic for their classrooms. Students in both classes were given control of their learning through a small…Continue Reading From Darkness to Light: Students Create and Complete Self-Generated Activities in a Dystopian Novel Unit
Social Studies Reflective Paper
Marjaneh Gilpatrick Grand Canyon University Tracy Vasquez Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.1.3 Two College of Education administrators who also served as adjunct faculty members decided to embark on team teaching a social studies methods course in a teacher preparation program. The analysis of the literature review indicated that very few studies had been conducted on the…Continue Reading Social Studies Reflective Paper
Use of Reflective Practice in Teaching Two Online Doctoral Research Courses
Cristie McClendon Grand Canyon University Jodee Jacobs Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.1.4 The purpose of this article was to explore the use of reflective practice in teaching in two online doctoral research courses. Gibbs’ (1988) model was used as a framework for reflection. The steps from this model are centered on description, feelings, evaluation, analysis,…Continue Reading Use of Reflective Practice in Teaching Two Online Doctoral Research Courses
Reflection: Psychological Flow for Job-Seeking Adults with Autism
Daniel Kaufmann Grand Canyon University Terri Ferguson-Lucas Grand Canyon University Melissa A. Milliken Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.1.5 Challenges faced by people with autism often present complications with finding success across multiple settings, which can include the workplace. As three counselor educators who have worked with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we have identified…Continue Reading Reflection: Psychological Flow for Job-Seeking Adults with Autism
Reflecting: Faculty Application as a Doctoral Learner
Sonya Berges Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.1.6 Online instruction is an alternative to the traditional classroom setting yet without intentional planning and design, students may feel isolated and alone. Intentional strategies within a learning management system allow faculty members to put research-based theory into practice. While studying for my doctoral degree it was unexpected how the…Continue Reading Reflecting: Faculty Application as a Doctoral Learner
Leadership Effects on Teacher Morale
Stephanie Ann West Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.1.7 This integrated reflection examines leadership effects on teacher morale. Leadership styles can have a positive or negative influence on the culture and climate of a classroom, school, or district. Hoyt and Price (2015) stated that leaders need to use their core values and keep in mind their…Continue Reading Leadership Effects on Teacher Morale
Developing Professional Identity: A Reflection on Practice in a Developing Role
Terila Johnson Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.1.8 The purpose of this reflection on practice was to reflect on how my professional identity developed through supporting dissertation chairs within the evolving supervisory and coaching aspects of becoming a research specialist. The conceptual lenses for this reflection were derived from strands of research on reflective practice, professional…Continue Reading Developing Professional Identity: A Reflection on Practice in a Developing Role