Fresno State Digital RepositoryFresno State Digital Repositoryhttp://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/14672024-03-29T02:03:34Z2024-03-29T02:03:34ZAn Analysis of the Grape Juice Concentrate Industry: Implications for Central California Grape ProducersPaggi, Mechel S.Yamazaki, Fumikohttp://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/2143252020-04-20T21:50:09Z0011-01-01T00:00:00ZAn Analysis of the Grape Juice Concentrate Industry: Implications for Central California Grape Producers
Paggi, Mechel S.; Yamazaki, Fumiko
Provenance: Digitized format of pamphlets belonging to the V.E. Petrucci Library. Pamphlets are housed in the Pamphlet Collection at the V.E. Petrucci Library in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at Fresno State.
0011-01-01T00:00:00ZThe effects of whole body vibration versus wobble board balance exercises on dynamic postural control in recreationally active individuals with chronic ankle instability: a meta-analysisRay, Jenniferhttp://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/2140302020-04-20T23:09:40Z2018-01-01T00:00:00ZThe effects of whole body vibration versus wobble board balance exercises on dynamic postural control in recreationally active individuals with chronic ankle instability: a meta-analysis
Ray, Jennifer
Objective: This meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of whole body vibration training versus wobble board balance exercises on dynamic postural control in recreationally active individuals with chronic ankle instability. Methods: Studies analyzing whole body vibration training were compared to studies analyzing wobble board balance exercises. The studies were metaanalyzed to determine both treatment effect size and homogeneity of pooled studies. Results: Four studies were included in this meta-analysis. A moderate effect size and homogeneity was found in favor of wobble board balance exercises for recreationally active individuals. Conclusion: Findings of this meta-analysis reveal that wobble board balance exercises are more beneficial in improving dynamic postural control in active individuals with chronic ankle instability when compared to whole body vibration. Study Design: A meta-analysis of experimental studies observing the effects of whole body vibration training versus wobble board balance exercises in recreationally active individuals with chronic ankle instability.
2018-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Urgency of Principal Professional Development and the Implications for Policy and PracticeRodriguez, Suzannehttp://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/2134912020-04-20T23:07:33Z0010-01-01T00:00:00ZThe Urgency of Principal Professional Development and the Implications for Policy and Practice
Rodriguez, Suzanne
School principals have a significant impact on student achievement, and the need to adequately prepare and develop them is necessary if districts want to positively impact student achievement outcomes. This case study examined 1) the practices and systems that school districts use to support principal professional development (PD) 2) the alignment of district practices and systems to the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL) and effective professional development constructs, and 3) principal perceptions of the alignment of received professional development to effective professional development constructs, the CPSEL, and their professional development needs. School district administrators and principals representing the Southern San Joaquin Valley of California participated in this research via interviews and focus groups. The findings indicate a lack of a system of support for principal supervisors. Other findings include that few districts use principal action plans to provide differentiated PD and support to principals, and that differentiated PD was primarily based on district initiatives and school site needs, instead of PD needs as identified directly by principals. The PD and supports provided to principals also primarily focused on instructional leadership and organizational management, two PD areas that most align to principal reported PD needs. Districts are investing in the human capacity of principals by providing principal PD and support. However, there is a lack of leadership development via a systemic framework across districts that provides principal PD and support needed throughout a continuum. Districts need to reexamine their principal supervision structure and utilize the School Administrator System of Support (SASS) suggested by the researcher to intentionally plan for and develop the varied needs of principals throughout their leadership career. The model ensures that principals are not only provided with PD and support based on district initiatives and school needs, but also based on principal identified needs aligned to the CPSEL and effective PD constructs. Consistent with leadership development theory, a systematic approach to principal PD across districts in the state of California, will ensure educational equity and equity in the growth and development of all leaders in the state.
0010-01-01T00:00:00ZProblem Based Learning use in Higher Education: A State University Faculty Study of PblHerold, Robert Thomashttp://hdl.handle.net/10211.3/2124462020-04-20T23:09:14Z2019-05-01T00:00:00ZProblem Based Learning use in Higher Education: A State University Faculty Study of Pbl
Herold, Robert Thomas
This research study analyzed the faculty perceptions of Problem Based Learning (PBL) at one state university campus. There has been an upsurge in student-centered pedagogies as empirical research has demonstrated the benefits of deeper learning, collaboration, and life skills. Empirical studies, in education identify PBL taught students as experiencing increased benefits in the following categories: collaboration skills, critical thinking, solution solving, deeper learning, creates life-long learners, problem solving skills, reflection skills, better retention, and learned 21st-century skills. The objectives of this study were to identify key predictors of perceived student learning associated with PBL pedagogy and the perceived barriers of utilizing PBL by the faculty. Additionally, this study examined whether there are demographic factors that predict the use of PBL. The study was conducted at University-X by surveying faculty of all the schools/colleges. The findings indicated the factors (learning, demographics, and barriers) all related to PBL deployment and sustainability at University-X. As indicated, 90.4% of the responding faculty expressed that PBL has a positive effect on student learning. Participants indicated there were barriers to using PBL. This study revealed an association between recent Professional Development (PD) and the use of PBL by the faculty. Reported recent PD activity is related to PBL adoption by the faculty. This study benefits researchers, administrators, and faculty on the use of PBL pedagogy in higher education and across all fields of education. This study can also benefit sociologists and psychologists on the factors that play in the decisions to utilize active learning programs.
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