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Odudukudu, Martin

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Dr. M. Odudukudu is a Nigerian born American citizen. Field of study: Philosophy focused on Education (student interest). Dr. Odudukudu earned the following degrees: MA (Philosophy), SUNY Stony Brook; MS. Ed (Education), Hofstra University; EdS. (Curriculum and Teaching), North-central University; Ph.D. (Curriculum & Teaching), New York Institute of Teacher Education, and FRC-Metaphysics.

Publications: Light of Consciousness (2011); Interest and Learning (2013); Thinking & Learning (2013); Teach Yourself to Align Curriculum with the Common Core Standard (2014); Scientific Teaching; an Explanation of the Philosophy (2015); Content and Strategy Centered Teaching and Learning (CSCTL) (2018).

Dr. Odudukudu is the founder and CEO of the Center for Development of Interest in Learning (CDOIL Inc.), a not-for-profit (501c3) Research and Development Institute. CDOIL Inc. has the exclusive focus to develop deep understanding of the concepts of student interest, and he leads the charge toachieve this stated goal. Dr. Odudukudu has been responsible to develop a theory of the cognitive perspective of interest, and to create the Content and Strategy Centered Teaching and Learning (CSCTL) method.

Dr. Odudukudu, also a seasoned educator, served as the coordinator of and was instrumental in creating the innovative Alternative High School Program that helped to address over-age and drop-out student problems in Roosevelt school district in the mid-1990. Odudukudu developed the Alternative High School Program curriculum and managed the program for six (6) full years (1992 -1998). Average yearly number of students in the program = 74; graduation rate = 98%.

Theory of Students' Interest

Dr. Martin Odudukudu Advances a theory of students' interest, pointing out that, in interest, a person is amid disordered objects; a condition usually referred to as problem. A person amid disordered objects (problem) feels his or her existence is tied up with the objects, and that his or her life would be going the same way as the objects if he or she fails to do the simplest of the natural task; think. Thus, a person is naturally triggered into thinking and determining the natures of the disordered objects (problem) and applying determined objects to resolve his or her situation as determined.

Dr. Martin Odudukudu further underscores the view that thinking consists of two distinct perspectives; viz. pure and objective thinking. Pure thinking called forth and engaged when a person is in a novel situation where empirical (known) objects fail to follow rules; objects are in disorder, and new objects and related rules must be determined and followed. Thinking through which one determines the natures of disordered objects is possible only with one who is self-conscious; one who can identify self amid disordered objects, think the objects in relations to self, and thus be said to a sentient (scientific) being.

Dr. Odudukudu believes that student interest must be defined in terms of students' thinking and attitude toward tasks. In fact, Dr. Odudukudu has developed a scientific teaching practice (CSCTL) based on the above theory of student interest. Details of the theory of student interest and the CSCTL are published and are available at https://t.co/XRhf8VTgpv

Light of Consciousness by Martin Odudukudu
Call Number: [FREEPORT AUTHOR] LI R 126 O
ISBN: 9781462869077
Publication Date: 2011-07-01
Summary for Light of Consciousness Metaphysics is a controversial subject because its concepts are not the same as and do not follow the same process of thinking as in other subjects. To think metaphysically, one must "thinks out of the box"; one must think independently of empirical objects, and this has to be learned. Here, one separates objective experiences from those occurring independently of objects. Such thinking or experiences are unusual, and are different from everyday thinking processes. Otherwise, one does not differentiate characteristics one ascribes to absolute intelligence (God) from those ascribed to objects. Empiricists may insist there is no such thing as an experience independent of an object; but they do not explain the objects if any that one perceives, conceives and represents as time, space or self consciousness. In Critic of Pure Reason, Kant (1781-1787) sees nature as subject to necessary law. These laws, Kant would say are accessible to us because cognition of these laws depends on the subject of thinking who characterizes perceptions of nature according to rules. The problem that arises from this way of framing subjective and objective relationship is answering the question, "what and how a subject must be in order to operate as a part of or apart from nature and still be said to determine it?" Kant´s answer to this dilemma is to split nature into objective and intelligible (object and things as they are in themselves) realm; however, he does not explain how the intelligible, independent of thinking, connects with the objective realm; that is, how an object determines another. In view of these problems, Light of Consciousness is intended to achieve two main goals; (1) in chapter one, we attempt to point out the cognition with its elements in virtue of which Metaphysics may also ascend its throne as a legitimate subject matter. Here, just as cognition of external object is cognition of objective relations or physics, the object of cognition in metaphysics consist of a subject (an aspect) of inner sense saddled with the task of thinking, and therefore not objective. A main problem of Metaphysics is that a subject of inner sense is empirical; therefore no experience no subject of inner sense. In other words, without experience there is no subject of inner sense or self; but what about the fact that there is a consciousness that something is occurring? Is not that enough justification to claim a consciousness of "ground" independent of an object? Light of Consciousness answers this question affirmatively; this book addresses problems related to claim of "Ground" not merely by declaring its existence, but also by pointing out instances of its occurrence in our experiences. In the other chapters of the book, we attempts to analyze other important and related topics of metaphysics, and to show how these topics help to further simply the subject matter. We describe these various aspects of the subject matter of metaphysics and point out how they relate to self. Specifically, we explicate and seek to establish that the process involved when one "stands away" from thinking is a real activity unique to the human being. In the chapter of time and space, we attempt to explicate its constituents as they relate to self. In the chapter on Monad, we went further to establish the natures of primary elements of nature, by explicating a process of development of pure and objective consciousness and their processes. Finally, in the chapters on consciousness and thought, we attempt to describe and explicate elements, constitution and process of operations of pure and objective consciousness. Here, we explain what consciousness is, what it consists of. Most important, we attempt to identify the nature of a consciousness in virtue of which one determine a representation of time and space, and to differentiate this from a consciousness in virtue of which one determines and represents an object in ti

O'Neill, John J.

Biography by Cynthia J Krieg, Village Historian

John J. O'Neill was the Long Island editor of The Brooklyn Eagle, on the staff of the South Side Observer and Nassau Post (1919). From 1908 to 1915 he was a reporter for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle and its feature editor from 1918 to 1922. In 1919, he was the editor of the Freeport News. O’Neill eventually became the editor of The Eagle’s Sunday magazine section and science editor at the Eagle. He moved to Freeport in 1920. With four others, he shared, in 1937, the Pulitzer Award for journalism. They won for their coverage of science at the Tercentary of Harvard. At that time he was the science editor for the New York Herald Tribune. His formal education was limited to public and night school.

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You and the Universe by O'Neill, John J.
Call Number: [FREEPORT AUTHOR] LI R 500 O
Publication Date: 1946
Almighty Atom: The Real Story of Atomic Energy by O'Neill, John J.
Call Number: [FREEPORT AUTHOR] LI R 541.2 O
Publication Date: 1945
Prodigal Genius by John J. O'Neill
Call Number: [FREEPORT AUTHOR] LI R B TESLA O
ISBN: 9780913022399
Publication Date: 1978

O'Neale, Jori

Jori O'Neale is author of the book History Determines Herstory. She donated the book to the library in October 2022.

[Biography by author]

Jori O'Neale is a committed disciple of Christ, public speaker, minister, author, creative consultant, accomplished comedienne, podcaster, MC and entrepreneur. Jori, after receiving her degree in theology from St. John's University, worked in social services at multiple non-profits. After 6 years, God called Jori to go into education where she has worked as a NYC High School teacher for 10 years. A happily married woman with four amazing children. Jori can be seen hosting her faith based comedy show in Baldwin. She along with her husband Ron O'Neale aka Deejay Disoto run IYH Innertainment LLC, a faith-based entertainment company located in Freeport, NY. Jori can also be seen hosting her podcasts "Thirty Minutes of Power," "Fun Friday Comedy" or "I Still Do: The Godly Man's Perspective on Marriage."

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History Determines Herstory by Jori O'Neale
Call Number: [FREEPORT AUTHOR] LI R 291.44 O
ISBN: 9798842997480
Publication Date: 2022-07-29
"History Determines Herstory: God Has a Plan for Your Pain, a Reason for Your Struggle and a Reward for Your Faithfulness" is a thought-provoking and inspiring read that will leave you with a renewed sense of hope and purpose. Whether you are struggling with pain, facing difficult challenges, or simply seeking to understand your place in the world, this book offers valuable insights and encouragement that will help you navigate the journey of life with confidence and faith. So, this book will be a great help for all those who are struggling with their pains and struggles and seeking a purpose in their lives.