The Influence of Faith-Based Motivational Functions on Motivation to Volunteer: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Brian A. Clark, Lynn M. Basko, Ed.D., Grand Canyon University Doi: 10.9743/JSE.2025.8.1.7 Volunteerism constitutes a significant economic contribution, especially within faith-based organizations, yet the motivations behind volunteer engagement remain complex. While existing research primarily employs quantitative methodologies, this qualitative descriptive study delves into the subjective perceptions of volunteers to expound upon the influence of faith-based…
Reflecting on Staff Teaching Sex Education Curriculum to Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Shataria Branch, EdD, Colorado Technical University Doi: 10.9743/JSE.2025.8.1.6 In response to the historical nature surrounding the Intellectually Disabled (ID) population, having experienced global institutionalization and stigmatization with a focus on sex education curriculum, there was a need to explore the climate of those facilitating said services. The evolution of the climate among staff members servicing…
Teacher Inclusive Practices for Students with ADHD
Heidi Phelps, M.D. Learning Disabilities, Saline Area Schools Doi: 10.9743/JSE.2025.8.1.5 This reflective practice addresses the problem of teaching strategies and supports within the general education setting for students with attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). This paper explores the experiences and perspectives of special education and general education teachers within a K-12 public school setting. This study…
Reflecting on the Impact of Growth Mindset Teaching on Reducing Disruptive Behaviors in a 5th Grade Classroom
Lily Skots, MAT, Summit Christian Academy Doi: 10.9743/JSE.2025.8.1.4 In a dynamic fifth-grade classroom, managing student behavior and keeping them engaged is crucial for creating a productive learning environment. Traditional disciplinary approaches often overlook the root causes of disruptive behaviors and boredom, potentially hindering individual student progress and causing disruptions throughout the entire classroom. Utilizing Dewey’s…
Exploring the Intersection of Cognitive Therapy and Education
Katie Archer Olson, EdD, Alaska Pacific University Doi: 10.9743/JSE.2025.8.1.3 Education faculty and pre-service teachers face the nearly impossible task of preparing learners for today’s world. Beyond personal limitations of not being omniscient or knowing all the strategies that create strong lifelong learners, they are bombarded with mandates from accreditation, political bodies, and the state, creating…
THRIVE Resilience Program for Teens: Examining Social Emotional Learning, Self-Esteem, and Perceptions of Harm Regarding Substance Abuse
Magen Branham, PhD, Alex Casteel, PhD, Elizabeth Moore, BS Grand Canyon University Doi: 10.9743/JSE.2025.8.1.2 The THRIVE Resilience Program for Teens aims to mitigate adolescent substance abuse through psychoeducation and resilience-building strategies. This study evaluated the program’s effectiveness in enhancing social-emotional learning (SEL), self-esteem, and perceptions of harm regarding substance use. The study comprised three distinct…
Editorial: Reflection in Action: Bridging Practice, Purpose, and Progress
Jenny Kuban, MS, Managing Editor, JSE, Grand Canyon University Doi: 10.9743/JSE.2025.8.1.1 As the educational community continues to evolve, reflection has emerged as a central tool for transformation. Reflective practice enables educators, mentors, and leaders to adapt their strategies and identities in classrooms, counseling centers, churches, and community spaces. Pausing to ask, “What are we doing…
Editorial: The Heart of Learning: Embracing Change in Education With Empathy and Innovation
Thomas D. Dyer, PhDGrand Canyon University, Editor-in-Chief JSE doi: 10.9743/JSE.2024.7.2.1 The educational landscape is experiencing a period of transformation, shaped by advancements in technology, shifts in student demographics, and the ever-growing emphasis on well-being and inclusivity. As we navigate these changes, it is essential to reflect on the trends driving the evolution of pedagogy and institutional…
Leveraging Social Media in The College Classroom
Stephanie West, EdDGrand Canyon University Katie Archer Olson, EdDAlaska Pacific University Rick Holbeck, MEdGrand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2024.7.2.2 This paper explores the integration of social media platforms into higher education to enhance student engagement, foster collaboration, and promote meaningful learning experiences. Drawing upon a comprehensive review of existing literature, empirical evidence, and practical insights, the…
Spiritual Resilience: Navigating College Stress with Religious Support
Magen Branham, PhDGrand Canyon University Elizabeth Valenti, PhDGrand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2024.7.2.3 This study examines the relationship between religious support and stress in college students, focusing on the challenges of the college transition period. The research explores the potential role of religious support in mitigating stress, building on previous findings linking religiosity to coping skills…
Effective Teaching as Described by Teachers who Are Also Doctoral Students: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Kelly R. Maguire, EdDGrand Canyon University Amy M. Anderson, EdDSpokane Community College doi: 10.9743/JSE.2024.7.2.4 Teachers’ roles in their students’ lives cannot be underestimated because they impact students in various ways. However, what makes a good teacher is often based on personal perspectives and values, making it subjective. This qualitative descriptive study sought to explore how…
Improving Alcohol Use Screening on A University Campus with AUDIT-C: A Reflective Practice Report
Jamie Sutton, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CNEclGrand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2024.7.2.5 The purpose of this reflective practice was to explore why alcohol use disorder (AUD) was not being routinely assessed when patients visited primary care center on a large Christian university campus in central Arizona. As a nursing instructor at this university, I was confident that alcohol…
A Reflective Account of Character-Based Professional Learning in Higher Education
Ashley Brandon, EdDGrand Canyon University Emily Farkas, MAEdGrand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2024.7.2.6 This manuscript will reflect on the planning and development of professional learning opportunities provided to diverse university stakeholders on character education and virtue formation. While reflecting on the approach to the project, planning logistics and content development are explored explicitly. An evaluation exploring…
Support Needs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Beyond University Accommodations: Enhancing Educator Awareness–A Literature Review
Catherine Hallam, MA, MEdGrand Canyon University Jennifer Young, PhDGrand Canyon University Kim Koranda Grigg, PhDGrand Canyon University Lisa Schenk, MAGrand Canyon University Hannah Cilliers, Undergraduate StudentGrand Canyon University Zarren Hattery, Undergraduate (Posthumous)Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2024.7.2.7 This literature review explores the needs of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in higher education while underscoring the…
Pedagogical Pivot: Reflecting on Alternating Between Higher Education and K-12 Teaching
Elizabeth Lemster, EdDPeoria Unified School District doi: 10.9743/JSE.2024.7.2.8 The purpose of this reflective practice was to explore the strategies that helped me with the daily transition between teaching higher education and K-12. Reflectiveness and adaptability are critical characteristics of any effective teacher, especially in today’s ever-changing educational landscape. The need for a reflective approach and…
A Consistent Inconsistency: A Cultural Study of Attributions of Fans in The United States
John Park, PhDCalifornia Baptist University doi: 10.9743/jse.2024.7.1.7 Literature explores cultural orientation in cross-cultural settings but fails to look at the diversity that exists in the U.S. population. I collected data from a liberal arts university in California. I examine the role cultural orientation plays in how sport fans may attribute the performance of their sport…
Impact of The COVID-19 Pandemic on Spiritual Grace
Erin Ervin, MPHBaylor University; Faulkner University Jason Paltzer, PhD, MPHThe Meros Center; Visiting Professor at Wisconsin Lutheran College Keyanna Taylor, MPH, MSUniversity of California, Los Angeles doi: 10.9743/jse.2024.7.1.6 The guidelines to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted the economic and social well-being of United States adults, and it continues to this day….
Portfolios For Professional Writers: A Reflection on Preparing Capstone Students For Professional Writing
Kimbel Westerson, MFAGrand Canyon University Maria Zafonte, PhDGrand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/jse.2024.7.1.5 In this reflective practice piece, two instructors grapple with the unexpectedly disappointing results of a culminating digital portfolio in a professional writing program. Instructors had hoped students would approach the digital portfolio as a tool in the job market to showcase their writing…
Reflecting on The Impacts of Strengths-Based Teaching on Students’ Self-Efficacy in Higher Education Classrooms
Amy M. Anderson, EdDSpokane Community College Kelly R. Maguire, EdDGrand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/jse.2024.7.1.4 In this manuscript, two professors sought to reflect on personal discoveries from their recent research collaboration examining the relationship between strengths-based teaching and students’ self-efficacy. The findings of their study indicated that educators in higher education institutions who employ a strengths-based…
Unexpected Silver Lining of A Worldwide Pandemic: Student Workers Working From Home
Marette Hahn, PhDGrand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/jse.2024.7.1.3 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our university leadership charged our department to shift academic and career support for our 20,000 ground students to a virtual modality. Through 100+ student workers, our department maintained similar service levels and outcomes to pre-pandemic times while working remotely during the pandemic….
Editorial: Bridging Boundaries: Advancing Learning Through Scholarship in An Evolving Academic Landscape
Thomas D. Dyer, PhDGrand Canyon University, Editor-in-Chief JSE Jenny Kuban, M.S.Grand Canyon University, Managing Editor JSE doi: 10.9743/jse.2024.7.1.1 The scholarship of teaching and learning focuses on improving student outcomes by lever- aging research on education, instructional design, and pedagogy (Boyer, 1990). Scholars use analytical frameworks to inform innovative classroom policies and practices that enhance the…
Exploring the Spiritual Formation of Generation Z Students in Christian Schools: A Reflective Journey
Amy Yoder, EdDNorthwest Christian School doi: 10.9743/jse.2024.7.1.2 This reflective narrative chronicles a transformative journey of an educator’s experience teaching in a private Christian school and the subsequent pursuit of research on the spiritual formation of Generation Z students. Drawing upon Dewey’s notion of reflection and a comprehensive review of the literature and spiritual development theories,…
Editorial: Educators as Architects of Engagement and Community
Thomas D. Dyer, PhDGrand Canyon University, Editor-in-Chief JSE doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.2.1 Since our last issue, we have welcomed two new esteemed members to our editorial board, Dr. Jamie Els and Dr. Aimee Whiteside. Their extensive experience and dedication to the field of scholarly engagement have already proven invaluable as they join us in shaping the direction of…
Reflective Practice: Effective Strategies for Combatting Challenges with Grading Policies
Amanda J. Smith, EdDBrantford High School doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.2.2 This reflective practice aims to identify and evaluate possible strategies to overcome certain limitations of the world language departmental grading policies in the high school where I teach. As a French teacher at a large public suburban high school in the northeastern United States, I sought to…
Charismatic Teaching: Cultivating Motivation in Community College Classrooms
Amy M. Anderson, EdDSpokane Community College doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.2.3 There are over six million community college students in the United States. Many non-traditional students face unique obstacles as they balance work, school, and familial responsibilities. As a result, community college students can become unmotivated in their classes, and this lack of internal drive can negatively impact…
Relationship of Self-Efficacy and Technological, Pedagogical, Content Area Knowledge (TPACK) of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs)
Cheryl Martin, EdDDysart Unified School District doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.2.4 Elementary through twelve grade (K-12) teacher knowledge has changed significantly over the past 100 years. The pendulum has swung from focusing mainly on content-area knowledge to mainly on pedagogical strategies (Shulman, 1987). This dichotomy between these two distinct knowledge constructs influenced Shulman’s (1986) research on pedagogical content-area…
Beyond the Classroom: Enhancing Career Clarity and Preparedness Through Volunteer Psychoeducational Group Facilitation for Behavioral Health Undergraduates
Elizabeth Valenti, PhDGrand Canyon University Kathleen Downey, PhDGrand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.2.5 This article provides an example of a university faculty member’s reflective practice on how a sense of community was developed within undergraduate college forensic science classrooms. Through reflective practice, I describe a heartwarming situation I experienced and compare it to the literature to…
Improving Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors Among Residents in a Community-Based Residential Recovery Center
Amy Behler, DNP, FNP-CWashington State University Fionnuala Brown, DNP, MSN, FNP-CWashington State University Kylie Pybus, MPHWashington State University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.2.6 This article provides an example of a university faculty member’s reflective practice on how a sense of community was developed within undergraduate college forensic science classrooms. Through reflective practice, I describe a heartwarming situation I…
Reflecting on Creating Community Within an Undergraduate Forensic Science Course
Melissa Beddow, PhDGrand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.2.7 This article provides an example of a university faculty member’s reflective practice on how a sense of community was developed within undergraduate college forensic science classrooms. Through reflective practice, I describe a heartwarming situation I experienced and compare it to the literature to help me better understand my contribution…
Faculty Reflective Practice in A Postsecondary Interpersonal Communications Course with Indigenous Alaska Native First-Generation Students
Katie Archer Olson, EdDAlaska Pacific University-Alaska Christian College doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.1.3 This paper provides a practical model of John Dewey’s reflective practice to support post-secondary faculty in gaining insight into authentic applications for solving issues in collegiate classrooms. Issues are thoughtfully and thoroughly examined to clarify relevant aspects accurately and brought into focus. Perceived reasons for…
Editorial: Reflecting on Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, Supporting Indigenous and International Learners
Katie Archer Olson, EdDAlaska Christian College, Guest Editor JSE Thomas D. Dyer, PhDGrand Canyon University, Editor-in-Chief JSE doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.1.1 As we approach the halfway point of 2023, it is time to reflect on the progress that has been made in the field of scholarly engagement. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of…
Reflecting on Teaching a Collaborative Online International Learning Course: Connecting Classrooms in The United States and Brazil
Amy Anderson, EdDSpokane Community College Marcia Agostini RibeiroUniversity Center of South Minas Gerais- Unis Group and U.Experience doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.1.2 The purpose of this reflective practice was to critically examine a revelation discovered after facilitating a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) course. COIL is an andragogical teaching strategy that uses innovative technology to connect classrooms worldwide….
Reflecting on Cultural Training Outside of Cultural Place
Nathan Hanna, MEdAlaska Christian College Sandra King, MEdAlaska Christian College doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.1.5 The purpose of this reflective paper is to explore ways to provide quality cultural training to the faculty of a small Christian college in the area of blending Indigenous and Western ways of knowing. Although we are using various methods, including a one-week…
A Reflection on Teaching Transferable Language Arts Editing Knowledge and Skills to Indigenous Alaska Native First-Generation Students
Reah J. Morabith, MA TESOLAlaska Christian College doi: 10.9743/JSE.2023.6.1.6 This reflective paper explores a personal experience teaching a developmental English course through John Dewey’s reflective lens and an attempt to identify, define, analyze, solve, and test an unexpected problem encountered in the classroom. The issue identified was that students were not transferring learned writing and…
Editorial: When You Can’t Change the Wind, Adjust Your Sails
Thomas D. Dyer, PhD Editor in Chief, Journal of Scholarly Engagement doi:10.9743/JSE.2022.5.2.1 The Journal of Scholarly Engagement has gone through quite the transformation over the last few months. We are excited to welcome the new JSE editorial staff: Thomas Dyer, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, Kelly Maguire, EdD, Associate Editor, John Steele, PhD, Associate Editor, and Jenny Kuban,…
Reflecting on Training to Facilitate Collaborative Online International Learning Courses
Amy M. Anderson, EdD Spokane Community Colleges doi:10.9743/JSE.2022.5.2.2 The purpose of this reflective practice was to explore an unexpected revelation that Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses are an engaging and equitable way to enhance my students’ intercultural communication skills. This discovery happened after participating in a COIL training designed to mimic a virtual global…
Maintaining Efficiency and High Standards in A New Work Environment
Lynn Basko, EdD Grand Canyon Universitydoi:10.9743/JSE.2022.5.2.3 Since the COVID lockdown era, many faculty members have faced a change in a work situation, either changing working environments, changing modalities, or both. These changes can lead to stress and struggles with efficiency and maintaining high standards for students and self. This article describes research-based strategies I used…
Creating an Effective Conference Presentation: A Reflective Practice on Challenges in Creating an Effective Conference Presentation
Matthew Downing, EdD Upper Darby School District doi:10.9743/JSE.2022.5.2.4 The purpose of this reflective practice was to examine my conference presentations to K-12 teachers and administrators in order to increase their effectiveness. I have often felt frustrated by my conference presentations not accomplishing their intended objective for the attendees. I possessed a general understanding of the suspected…
Motivating and Engaging Students: Reflections on Gamifying Online Courses Through a Digital Badging Program
Thomas D. Dyer, PhD Grand Canyon University R. Jacob Aroz Grand Canyon University doi:10.9743/JSE.2022.5.2.5 The purpose of this reflective critique was to explore faculty approaches to engage and motivate students while promoting community and building skills in the online classroom. One of the primary benefits of this critique is to bring focus to this often-overlooked…
End of Course Feedback: A Reflective Look at What Is Really Helpful and A Proposal For Change
Denise Krupp Grand Canyon Universitydoi:10.9743/JSE.2022.5.2.6 College student end-of-the-semester evaluations of their college instructors and class experiences are meant to be used as a tool to reflect on the success of teaching effectiveness and future changes needed. However, these evaluations are limited, come after the semester has ended, and have many confluent factors affecting the outcome….
A Preliminary Pilot Study Of The College Exodus Health Professions Program In San Bernardino County, CA
John C. Park, PhD Department of Psychology, California Baptist Universitydoi:10.9743/JSE.2022.5.2.7 The College Exodus Health Professions (CEHP) program is a multidisciplinary health professions (HP) enrichment pipeline program for African American (AA) students in San Bernardino County, California. The main components of the program are the following: academic enrichment and hands-on exploration into the HP, such as…
A Biblical Approach to Teaching Leadership Skills for Future Public Administrators
Evelyn M. Racette, MPA College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Grand Canyon Universitydoi:10.9743/JSE.2022.5.2.8 Leadership is an ambiguous term. Many people think they know the meaning, yet, when they describe it, vagueness and ambiguity show a lack of understanding. Public administrators must demonstrate clarity in their leadership. To address this, a class activity was crafted to equip…
Editorial
Kelly R. Maguire, EdD Scott W. Greenberger, EdD doi: 10.9743/JSE.2022.5.1.1 The Journal of Scholarly Engagement kicked off the 2022 year with a (virtual) annual meeting with the Editorial Board. Joining our board as new members this year include Drs. Laura Cruz, Kelvin Thompson, and Sandi van Lieu. We are grateful for the board’s continued support, expertise,…
The Plot Skeleton as a Teaching Tool for Introducing Plot in Fiction: A Reflective Inquiry
Ann Lee Miller Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2022.5.1.2 Undergraduate creative writing courses are tasked with laying a foundation for students’ future writing. Plotting is a complex fiction-writing concept, complicated by writers’ and scholars’ conflicting views on the subject. For years, I have used author Angela Hunt’s (2013) Plot Skeleton to teach plotting. Though the activity is…
Reflecting on Refugee Simulations as Experiential Learning Opportunities to Improve Empathy and Cross-Cultural Communication
Amy M. Anderson, EdD Spokane Community College doi: 10.9743/JSE.2022.5.1.3 The purpose of this reflective practice was to explore an unexpected revelation that I did not feel qualified to teach about the lived experiences of refugees. As a communication studies instructor at the community college and university level, I feel confident when teaching about various elements of…
Teaching Effective Summary-Writing: A Reflection on the Efficacy of Scaffolding
Brian Raftery Grand Canyon University Maria Zafonte, PhD Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2022.5.1.4 First-year college students often struggle with summary writing, especially when summarizing a text that is lengthy or complex. Some students, for example, see summarizing as an activity where “excessive copying” is permitted, putting them at risk for plagiarism (Yoshimura, 2018, p. 2). Other…
Reflective Practice: Adult Student Engagement in Character Education
Samuel Beaumont Hallmark University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2022.5.1.5 This paper outlines how I assessed and revised a proprietary character education program of study administered to non-traditional students attending an accelerated academic program at a Hispanic-Serving Institution. John Dewey’s reflection practice doctrine provided the theoretical foundation and lens for conducting the analysis. Given the unique characteristics associated with non-traditional…
Editorial
Kelly R. Maguire, EdD Scott W. Greenberger, EdD doi: 10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.1 With the completion of Volume 4, Issue 1, the journal has now published 48 articles, involving 73 different scholars affiliated with 14 different institutions. We have published innovative manuscripts, such as reflective essays, community engagement portfolios, and professional profiles, as well as standard empirical articles. In…
Preparing Pre-service Teachers for Teaching Post-Pandemic: Reflections on How to Adapt Microteaching
Kelly R. Maguire Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.2 The purpose of this reflective practice was to explore the unexpected revelation that following the completion of my doctoral journey during the pandemic, my future teaching approach would need to change. The identified problem was the unexpected revelation that I did not know how I would adapt…
A 23-year Veteran University Faculty Member’s Transition from Ground to Synchronous Online Classroom during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic
Cindy Seminoff Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.3 This article is an example of a 23-year veteran university faculty member’s reflective practice which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic forced educational institutions to immediately move to e-learning which impacted instructors in all levels of education. Numerous challenges to overcome such as maintaining student engagement, coping…
Transitioning from Face-to-Face Instruction to Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Platforms: Lessons from COVID-19
Stephanie West Grand Canyon University doi:10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.4 This reflective paper examines the issues involved in moving from in-person college instruction to either an asynchronous or synchronous online course. The primary focus of this paper was the issues and challenges school systems across the United States faced when the COVID-19 caused nationwide school closures. The transition from…
A Critical Reflection to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Classroom
Amy Anderson Spokane Community College Gonzaga University Whitworth University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.5 The purpose of this reflective practice was to critically examine an unexpected revelation that I did not have the skills needed to effectively teach in a diverse classroom. As a communication studies instructor at the community college and university level, I teach students from various…
Community Engagement in a School of Education
Debora Scheffel Colorado Christian University Renee Lizcano Colorado Christian University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.6 A School of Education has a unique opportunity to engage with their local and larger communities. This paper details how one School of Education within a private, religious university works to serve and learn from others through three different initiatives. These include: serving in…
Student Inspirational Posting as a Low-Stakes Intervention to Reduce Test-Anxiety
Filippo Posta Estrella Mountain Community College Elizabeth Valenti Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.7 Test-anxiety is a common issue in education often connected with academic underachievement. This study attempted to alleviate test-anxiety through student-written inspirational messages projected on the classroom wall during the final exam. We recorded test-anxiety scores from 226 students before the exam and assessed…
Don’t Wait…Collaborate!
Alli Schilling Grand Canyon University Marnie C. Davis Grand Canyon University Lisa A. Duryee Grand Canyon University Helen G. Hammond Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.8 Collaboration is encouraged in workplaces, but there are often barriers to working together to meet organizational goals. In higher education, faculty have obligations to students, leadership, and other departments that may…
Personality Type and Motivation to Play MMO Games
Daniel Kaufmann Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.9 Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) consist of many qualities which relate to the World Health Organization’s decision to identify Video Game Disorder as a defined mental health condition. While structural characteristics can determine the routine patterns of behavior a player may demonstrate, other factors are often involved in…
Reflective Practice: Digging into EdTech Tools–The Application of Edpuzzle in Online Higher Education
Megan K. Neel Grand Canyon University Candace M. Duffy Grand Canyon University Remilyn Mueller Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2021.4.1.10 In this article, three online full-time faculty members collectively reflect on their teaching practices and overall purpose, which is to proactively engage students, and set them on the path to long-term success. Faculty considered EdTech applications…
Editorial: Leading Change for a More Civil Society
Charles P. Seeley Justice College The Leadership Center (Honduras) doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.2.1 One perspective on leadership views the leader as someone who is willing to step out of his or her comfort zone to help, someone “who sees something that needs to change and takes the first steps to influence that situation” (M. Wheatley, 2008, pp. 2-3)….
Guided Notes in Undergraduate Instruction
Mirari Elcoro Framingham State University Krystal Ghirardi-Broughton Framingham State University Laura Hebert Framingham State University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.2.3 This critical reflection of practice is based on the examination of three different modes of implementation of guided notes in undergraduate courses. Guided notes used to respond to student needs, and assessments focused on student perspectives on the…
Effectively Navigating Leadership Transitions in a Higher Education Context
Kevin Gushiken Lancaster Bible College, Capital Seminary Hal Pettegrew Lancaster Bible College, Capital Seminary Richard Rhoads Lancaster Bible College, Capital Seminary doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.2.4 Leadership transition in higher education is inevitable and critically important. This article seeks to describe a successful leadership transition that has occurred in a doctoral program director position of a religious graduate…
Community Engagement through Medical Missions
Charles P. Seeley Justice College The Leadership Center (Honduras) Yudy Canelas Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (Honduras) Peggy Hook Carolina Honduras Health Foundation (Honduras)Valerie Schubert Foundation Casa de Luz (Honduras) doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.2.5 The idea for this article was planted in a conversation between the lead author and one of the co-authors in mid-2019, well before the outbreak…
Making an Impact in Community Athletics: Teaching Sport Psychology to High School Coaches
Kristin Mauldin California Baptist University Ed Garrett California Baptist University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.2.6 The Coaches’ Clinic was created in order to 1) serve the community by teaching concepts and techniques in sport psychology to Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) high school coaches, and 2) to provide a training opportunity for students in the Master of Science…
Reflective Practice: Considering the Differences in Teacher Immediacy when a K-12 Teacher Transitions to Online Higher Education
Lisa A. Duryee Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.2.7 Reflective practice allows for the exploration of ideas to gain new insight about something unexpected or unknown. As a former K-12 classroom teacher, I had the opportunity to transition to higher learning in an online platform, teaching adult learners. What was unexpected about this transition were the…
Editorial
Scott W. Greenberger Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.1.1 Since the first issue in June 2018, the journal has had steady, substantial, and transformative growth. With the completion of Volume 3, Issue 1, the journal has now published 33 articles, involving 49 different scholars affiliated with 10 different universities. We have published innovative manuscripts, such as…
The Reflective Account of Transitioning Teaching Practices Across Instructional Modalities
Ben Vilkas Wayne State College Brandon Juarez Grand Canyon University doi:10.9743/JSE.2020.3.1.2 The current paper presents a reflective account of the transition of teaching practices across instructional modalities for one teacher educator in the Midwest region of the United States. The transition between modalities was deemed by college leadership as an essential means for aiding current…
Learner Engagement in Optional Discussion Forums: A Reflection on An Online Statistics Course
Tianyi Zhang Ulyshen Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.1.3 When teaching pre-loaded and ready-to-use online courses, online instructors can integrate some optional discussion forums to tailor their instructions and to redirect teaching to meet instructional objectives. My teaching experiences, however, have revealed a lack of learner engagement in such optional discussion forums. Keeping this problem in…
Doctoral Student Research Alliance: Unexpected Challenges in Group Formation
Tara Chavez Grand Canyon University John Wade Grand Canyon University Scott Greenberger Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.1.4 The purpose of this reflective practice is to explore the unexpected difficulty experienced by two student members, Tara and John, and their faculty mentor of the fledgling Doctoral Student Research Alliance (DSRA) at a university in the Southwestern…
Key Elements for a Doctoral Annotated Bibliography
John Bryan Grand Canyon University Donna Graham Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.1.5 The purpose of this article is to present an overview of why annotated bibliographies are needed in higher education, especially in doctoral education programs. The necessity for emerging scholars to build an annotated bibliography is paramount to the development of their research study….
Women’s Leadership Development: A Reflective Examination of The Leadership Center in Honduras
Charles P. Seeley Grand Canyon University The Leadership Center (Honduras) Joseph Rahm The Leadership Center (Honduras) doi: 10.9743/JSE.2020.3.1.6 The opportunity behind this specific reflective practice is the transition of senior leadership of The Leadership Center in Honduras. The outgoing executive director, a U.S. missionary, is returning to the US with his family. A successful transition…
Editorial: Peer Review for JSE Manuscripts
Charles P. Seeley Grand Canyon University The Leadership Center (Honduras) Scott W. Greenberger Grand Canyon University Morgan McNaughton Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.2.1 Due to the innovative nature of the Journal of Scholarly Engagement (JSE) and given the desire to limit bias in our peer review process, this editorial was written to explain best practices for…
Summer Practicum: Extending the Partnership for Pre-Service Teachers to a Local High School
Jim Mostofo Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.2.2 Teacher educators and their students (pre-service teachers) are not always able to be involved in partnerships with local high schools and their students. This paper describes such a partnership with a local high school in which pre-service teachers from a university’s college of education completed their practicum hours over…
Advancing Students’ Educational Experiences with Interdisciplinary Service-Based Learning: Impacting Special Needs Community
Stephanie Herrick Kays Grand Canyon University Pamela Love Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.2.3 The purpose of this reflective practice paper is to describe the Special Olympics Arizona MedFest partnership with Grand Canyon University (GCU) and the impact this has on athletes, students, and volunteers. MedFest events provide free physicals to Special Olympics athletes in need. By…
Reflective Practice: Perceived Expectations of Parental Involvement in Underserved and Under-resourced Communities and the Development of Viable Strategies and Partnerships
Fatima Mansur Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.2.4 This paper explores the concept of school and community partnerships and their impact on positive student outcomes. My primary focus as a reflective practitioner was to examine the role of parents in this school–community dynamic. School and community are not two separate entities but interwoven through the commitment and…
The Importance of Social Justice Courses in Teacher Preparation Programs
Meredith Critchfield Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.2.5 The social justice perspective is become more popular in teacher preparation programs as a response to growing diversity in schools and to the perceived inadequacies of multicultural education. This alternative to multicultural education argues that teachers should be advocates for students and their communities, helping to address inequities in…
Comparative Gamification Practices for Information Literacy Instruction in Higher Education
Nikki Squire Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.2.6 Due to the recent call for the need to change information literacy instruction for 21st century skills, many scholars, educators, and librarians are exploring gamification as a teaching and learning pedagogy for information literacy instruction, design, and assessment for student learning. The research literature provides an overview of various…
The CDCAS Framework: Integrating the Stages of Change Model and the INCOME Framework to Inform Treatment of Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder and Disability
Terri Lucas Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.2.7 Employment has been indicated as a contributor to positive outcomes for both people with substance use disorders and those with disabilities. However, there is a disconnect between vocational rehabilitation services and substance use treatment. This paper will present a new theoretical framework for working with individuals with both a…
Editorial: The Community Engagement Portfolio: Documenting Faculty Community Engagement
Scott W. Greenberger Grand Canyon University Morgan McNaughton Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.1.1 As we complete our third issue, it is important to reflect on the success our journal has achieved over the past 2 years. As mentioned in the first editorial, the purpose of the Journal of Scholarly Engagement is to address the need to…
Ripples of Change in Honduran Communities
Charles Seeley Grand Canyon University The Leadership Center (Honduras) Elida Florentina Sierra Solórzano The Leadership Center (Honduras) Karen Ramirez The Leadership Center (Honduras) Norbentina Alvarez Osorno Little Hands, Big Hearts Foundation (Honduras) Mary Maldonado The Leadership Center (Honduras) Lenis Garcia The Leadership Center (Honduras) doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.1.2 Electronic news media from around the world declare the problem:…
Leading a Community Engagement Approach for Integral Mission in Central Africa and Southeast Asia
Jason Paltzer University of Madison- Wisconsin doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.1.3 Community engagement is essential in global health mission organizations in order to effectively integrate physical and spiritual health. I experienced a progression in understanding faith-based community engagement in global health during my time as a health director in central Africa and Southeast Asia. The Facilitator phase of…
The Shared Reflective Practice of Co-Planning an Undergraduate Education Course between Online and Face-To-Face Teacher Educators
Katy Sell Grand Canyon University Brandon Juarez Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.1.4 The current paper presents a reflective account of two teacher educators, from different instructional modalities, co-planning an undergraduate face-to-face education course. Wenger’s writing around communities of practice provided the theoretical underpinning for the reflections put forward and contextual information regarding how the co-planning…
Failing Gracefully: A Reflection on Scholarship Engagement in Engineering
Felicia Green Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.1.5 The reasons women engineers decide to resign the engineering field has been a significant focus in the current STEM literature due to high turnover rates of qualified women engineers from the profession (Fouad, Chang, Wan, & Singh, 2017; Singh, Zhang, Wan, & Fouad, 2018). While there is a significant…
Postdoctoral Research and Informal Mentoring: A Reflective Inquiry
Sandi M. Van Lieu Yavapai College Manyu Li University of Louisiana at Lafayette doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.1.6 This article reflects on an informal mentoring project that took place between an established faculty member with grant-writing and research experience and another faculty member who was finishing her doctoral degree and had no experience in applying for grants or…
Instructor-Created Videos: Connecting with Students Beyond the Classroom
Mark Wireman Grand Canyon University Laura Terry Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.1.7 With the advancement of technology, new methods for delivering content are rapidly being presented. Two faculty from different disciplines implemented tutorial videos into introductory courses in psychology and physiology to address problems that pointed to a need for additional supplemental resources. Instructor-created videos,…
The Role of Value Judgment in Congruent Personalities, Trait Authenticity, and Authentic Leadership
Malcolm North University of Central Arkansas Julie Nelson Grand Canyon University Clifford Hurst Westminster College doi: 10.9743/JSE.2019.2.1.8 Research in value-behavior relations has yet to explore the role of value judgment in predicting authentic trait and behaviors. This study explored how individual value orientation and judgment relate to psychological maturity in the development of an authentic…
Educating Change Agents: Teaching Leading Change to Young Honduran Women
Charles P. Seeley Grand Canyon University The Leadership Center (Honduras) doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.2.1 Honduras is the second poorest country in Central America. Historically and traditionally, the Honduran culture is characterized by machismo, the societal domination of females by males. Poverty, homicide, high unemployment and chronic underemployment, drug and gang violence, and single mother-led households are facts of…
Development of a Virtual Faculty Network Using Flipgrid
Maria Quimba Grand Canyon University Pascale Lee Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.2.2 The new landscape of contingent employment in higher education has presented unique challenges for educational institutions preparing working professionals to assume roles as educators. Unlike their traditional counterparts, adjunct faculty possess disciplinary knowledge and expertise but lack formal, academic preparation for teaching (Anderson, 2009;…
Preparing Psychology Undergraduates for the Future
Laura R. Terry Grand Canyon University Laura Chesniak-Phipps Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.2.3 The American Psychological Association (APA) separates student learning outcomes into two categories: foundational and baccalaureate. Foundational outcomes are generally built into the lower level course curriculum of the major and typically include an introductory course as well as a methods course (American Psychological…
A Professional Profile of an Award Winning Instructional Team
Shelley Evans Wake Technical Community College Cynthia Bowers Wake Technical Community College Chris Roddenberry Wake Technical Community College doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.2.4 A collaborative effort between members of an instructional design team is the focus of this co-authored professional profile. The purpose of the collaboration was to design a unique and pedagogically sound online general psychology course, with…
Teaching Analytical Instrumental Analysis to Undergraduates in Specialized Degree Programs with Heterogeneous Prior Knowledge: Reflections on Inquiry Based Lecture Activities
Kirsten A Tucker Florida State University Peter L. Pingerelli Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.2.5 An adjunct faculty member and graduate instructional assistant (GIA) introduced inquiry-based activities into a 20-student undergraduate analytical instrumental analysis (AIA) lecture course, and reflect on their teaching assumptions, practices and experiences. The increased need for interdisciplinary scientific programs now has an AIA…
Reflective Practice on Social Loafing in College-Level Group Projects
Dalia Sherif University of Houston-Downtown doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.2.6 While reflecting on my teaching strategies and researching social loafing for my dissertation, I realized this endeavor has given me a stronger grasp of the pedagogical approaches to facilitate cooperative learning. Observing, sharing, and reflecting on specific social loafing experiences using Gibbs’ reflective framework allowed me, with time, to…
Professional Profile: Facilitating Research Education to Research-Naïve, Healthcare Professionals
Sophia R. Miranda Grand Canyon University doi: 10.9743/JSE.2018.1.2.7 Having available research education for novice researchers and other healthcare professionals not currently in the field, allows them to gain knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines associated with conducting human subject research in a healthcare setting. Research education also provides optimal procedures to conduct a successful research…
Editorial: Documenting and Disseminating Unconventional Scholarship
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…