Metamorphosis and Resurrection of Henrietta Lacks

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-260
Author(s):  
Dana Compton McCullough
Keyword(s):  
Research Subject ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Theatrical Play ◽  
And Performance

In this article, I explore the unique affordances of narrative and performance in creating opportunities to linger with Henrietta Lacks. I first unpack the complexity of the story, as we know it, and tease out some of the significant themes. I focus on the metamorphic nature of Henrietta’s narrative and discuss her life, death, extinction and ressurection situated in racism. Without her knowledge, Henrietta Lacks became a research subject. Scientists erased her identity, wishing to conceal their own improprieties in taking her cells without permission. Although her identity was erased, Henrietta’s cells gained immortality before her physical death, and her story is now reiterated in the work of Skloot and other literature, as though the narrative performed a kind of resurrection. I discuss how cell science thrived in part through leveraging different kinds of erasure and resurrection. Then, drawing on my experiences as an educator exploring Lack’s story with grade 9 biology students, I present a theatrical play that weaves together students’ retelling of the story. I hope this article provides opportunities to linger and contemplate the power of science and its role in metamorphic nature-cultures.

scholarly journals MENINGKATKAN KREATIVITAS BELAJAR BIOLOGI SISWA MELALUI PENERAPAN METODE QUANTUM TEACHING DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NAHDATUL ULAMA BATANG TORU

PeTeKa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Herdiani Herdiani ◽  
Sahlan Tuah ◽  
N Ginting
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Reflection Data ◽  
Collecting Techniques ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Function ◽  
Research Action

This research was carried outMadrasah Aliyah Nahdatul Ulama Batang Toru years lessons 2015-2016.This type of research is Research Action class (Classroom Action Research) using two cycles of learning. Each cycle starting from the planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collecting techniques used is the test of creativity and observation. Data collection tools used is sheet tests the creativity and student activity observation sheet. Based on the results of the research action class that do obtain test results of creativity learning of biology students ranging from cycle to cycle I II was 1872 with an average of 72.0 with thepercentage of completeness (61.5%) and cycle II 2191 with an average completeness percentage with 84.27 (84.62%). Based on the analysis of data obtained the value of the observation activities of students in cycle I of 66.92% and cycle II of 82.30% observation rating and performance teacher at 67.25% of cycle I and cycle II of 92.9%. In cycle II, has experienced an increase of cycle I and already meets the criteria of research indicators of achievement, then this study finalized on cycle II.Keywords:Creativity, Quantum Teaching method, structure and function of plant tissue. 

scholarly journals Upaya meningkatkan motivasi dan kinerja guru

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Supriadi Supriadi
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Teacher Motivation ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
Student Role ◽  
And Performance

<p><em>In order to carry out their duties and responsibilities, a teacher is required to have certain abilities and skills. These abilities and skills are part of the teacher's professional competence. To make the teacher as a professional, it is necessary to carry out continuous and continuous coaching, and to make the teacher a workforce that needs to be considered, valued and recognized for professionalism. Teacher performance will be good if the teacher has done the elements that consist of loyalty and high commitment to the task of teaching, mastering and developing learning materials, discipline in teaching and other assignments, creativity in teaching, collaboration with all school members, leadership that student role models, good personality, honest and objective in guiding students, and responsibility for their duties. In addition to performance, the motivation of teachers to carry out their duties and responsibilities is also important for efforts to improve the learning process that will improve the quality of graduates in the school. This research is a school action research subject of 12 teachers. This study consisted of two cycles. The results of the study show that the supervision of the principal can increase teacher motivation and performance in SD Negeri 04 Talaok, District of Bayang, South Coastal District.</em></p>

scholarly journals OPTIMALISASI KINERJA MANAJEMEN FORUM KERUKUNAN UMAT BERAGAMA (FKUB) DALAM MENYELESAIKAN KONFLIK DAN MEWUJUDKAN KERUKUNANAN UMAT BERAGAMA DI KOTA TANGERANG SELATAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-51
Author(s):  
Slamet Suwanto ◽  
Ngadisah ◽  
Nurliah Nurdin ◽  
Andi Pitono
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Organizational Management ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
The South ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Ideal Method ◽  
The Ideal

This study aims to reveal the search for the ideal method for optimizing the performance management of the South Tangerang Religious Harmony Forum (FKUB) in an effort to resolve conflicts and create inter-religious harmony in South Tangerang City. This research is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Purposive technique is used in determining the research subject. The results of this study indicate that the Tangsel FKUB has not implemented organizational management so that its role and performance in the society of South Tangerang are not optimal and optimal. Its presence is not widely known and its benefits have not been widely felt by the community. The researchers created the ESILINARY TRAS model as steps to optimize performance management that must be taken.

scholarly journals SCENIC ART FOR SHARK CONSERVATION AND OCEAN HEALTH ALERT

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Karina Massei ◽  
Carlos Alberto Isaza Valencia ◽  
Ana Carolina Assis Sampaio ◽  
Rogério dos Santos Ferreira ◽  
Christinne Costa Eloy
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Ecological Restoration ◽  
Interdisciplinary Research ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Environmental Preservation ◽  
Theatrical Play ◽  
Shark Conservation ◽  
Ecological Importance ◽  
And Performance

This interdisciplinary research has the playful art as a tool to raise awareness about the conservation of sharks and the environmental health of the Ocean, in addition to the search for the demystification of some concepts bringing to light the biological and ecological importance that this emblematic group represents for the natural balance of the Blue Planet. In the months of June and July 2018 at the visiting aquarium in Paraíba, a space for the propagation of non-formal environmental education, it was sought through the theatrical play "Swimming in Safety, a Sea of Hope" to apply the way of doing and teaching the concepts of sustainability and environmental preservation since the choice of the team, the actors and scenographic materials. Through exploratory and participant research, photographic and video records, we investigated the reactions of the audience before, during and after the play. The evaluation process was permanent in order to make constant improvements. The play tried to highlight not only information about the characteristics and importance of preserving sharks, but also the main threats such as the practice of finning, which through a plot between the pirate and the shark and the echinoderms, it was possible to explain the defence systems that each being has, all of which are important, showing that sharks are worth much more alive than dead. The expertise and performance of artistic activities such as juggling, magic and balance contributed to the success of the play. The results prove that this type of multidisciplinary experience, which promotes learning through enchantment, should be encouraged because it will certainly constitute a basis for future attitudes, especially in children, since they will feel encouraged to protect nature, according to the premises of the Decade of Oceanic Science and Ecological Restoration.

Progress of Research on the Spatial Pattern and Performance Evaluation of Regional Urban-Rural Integration

2012 ◽  
Vol 209-211 ◽  
pp. 503-506
Author(s):  
Lei An ◽  
Pei Zhang ◽  
Dan Li ◽  
Hai Jun Sun
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Spatial Structure ◽  
Spatial Pattern ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
Weak Point ◽  
Dual Structure ◽  
Spatial Performance ◽  
Planning Tools ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
And Performance

Strengthening the research on urban-rural relationship will help to improve t urban-rural dual structure into urban-rural integration and it has great significance. The latest progress in existing researches on the Spatial Pattern and Performance Evaluation of Regional Urban-rural Integration at home and abroad was reviewed systematically. It was found that Urban-rural integration has become a hot research subject in recent years and Performance evaluation have become the main contents in the research on Urban-rural integration. To study the progress of research on spatial performance for Urban-rural integration to investigates the weak point about. The research on specific type and formation the Spatial Pattern and Performance Evaluation of Regional Urban-rural Integration should be further strengthened. In order to optimize the spatial structure of Urban-rural integration, more planning tools should be applied.

scholarly journals The correlation between learning styles and biology learning performance of Nigerian students

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Omosholape Abidoye ◽  
Adekunle Solomon Olorundare
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Auditory Learning ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Nigerian Students

Learning style has been considered as one of determining factors for learning processes. This study aimed at observing the correlation between students’ learning style and performance of Nigerian students in biology. The sample of this study consisted of 100 students which were randomly selected from the secondary schools in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, Nigeria. The two validated instrument used for data collection were Grasha & Reichmann’s Student Learning Scale and VAK/VARK Learning Style. The data gained were analyzed using percentage, Pearson correlation, and Chi-Square test. The study findings indicated that: (i) there was a negative correlation between students’ academic performance and visual (-0.061) and kinesthetic learning style (-0.50), as well as positive correlation between the performance and auditory learning style (0.108). (ii) There were no significant differences between the study of learning styles, either visual (t(99) = 1.60, p = 0.11), auditory (t(99) = 1.33, p = 0.18), or kinesthetic (t(99) = 0.59, p = 0.55), of male and female biology students’ performance. Thus, it is suggested that teachers choose the most proper learning methods which accommodate the students’ need based on their learning styles.

Visual Cultures

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sidney Kasfir
Keyword(s):  
Visual Culture ◽  
Visual Environment ◽  
African History ◽  
Research Subject ◽  
Major Research ◽  
African Art ◽  
Art Collectors ◽  
European Colonization ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Visual Cultures

The first collectors of African art and artefacts were nineteenth-century explorers. The second were modern art collectors and dealers, fascinated by an art, primarily sculpture, which was in every way opposite to academic European teaching. As fieldwork expanded the knowledge base of African art and performance, masquerades became a major research subject and vehicle for both African history and social theory. However, African visual culture encompasses not only these aesthetic practices but also the visual environment reproduced in print and electronic media. This wider array of imagery has affected indigenous aesthetics since the beginning of its availability in the early stages of European colonization, giving rise to modern African photography and painting.

Transmission Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Analysis with the Siemens ELMISKOP 101

1972 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 450-451
Author(s):  
H. M. Thieringer
Keyword(s):  
Objective Lens ◽  
Transmission Microscopy ◽  
Image Recording ◽  
Mode Of Operation ◽  
Scanning Transmission ◽  
Electron Microscopes ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Convergent Beam ◽  
Ray Path ◽  
Beam Diffraction

It has repeatedly been show that with conventional electron microscopes very fine electron probes can be produced, therefore allowing various micro-techniques such as micro recording, X-ray microanalysis and convergent beam diffraction. In this paper the function and performance of an SIEMENS ELMISKOP 101 used as a scanning transmission microscope (STEM) is described. This mode of operation has some advantages over the conventional transmission microscopy (CTEM) especially for the observation of thick specimen, in spite of somewhat longer image recording times.Fig.1 shows schematically the ray path and the additional electronics of an ELMISKOP 101 working as a STEM. With a point-cathode, and using condensor I and the objective lens as a demagnifying system, an electron probe with a half-width ob about 25 Å and a typical current of 5.10-11 amp at 100 kV can be obtained in the back focal plane of the objective lens.

Angular Resolved Electron Spectroscopy with Parallel Recording

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 370-371
Author(s):  
Huang Min ◽  
P.S. Flora ◽  
C.J. Harland ◽  
J.A. Venables
Keyword(s):  
Electron Spectroscopy ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Solid Angle ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Voltage Electron ◽  
Cylindrical Mirror ◽  
Inner Radius ◽  
Channel Plate ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Type Detector

A cylindrical mirror analyser (CMA) has been built with a parallel recording detection system. It is being used for angular resolved electron spectroscopy (ARES) within a SEM. The CMA has been optimised for imaging applications; the inner cylinder contains a magnetically focused and scanned, 30kV, SEM electron-optical column. The CMA has a large inner radius (50.8mm) and a large collection solid angle (Ω > 1sterad). An energy resolution (ΔE/E) of 1-2% has been achieved. The design and performance of the combination SEM/CMA instrument has been described previously and the CMA and detector system has been used for low voltage electron spectroscopy. Here we discuss the use of the CMA for ARES and present some preliminary results.The CMA has been designed for an axis-to-ring focus and uses an annular type detector. This detector consists of a channel-plate/YAG/mirror assembly which is optically coupled to either a photomultiplier for spectroscopy or a TV camera for parallel detection.

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