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Smith-McClelland, Darlene – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Patterns of representation of African Americans in K-12 special education programs vary across the United States. A school district in Arizona has a 13% African American population, yet the African American special education representation is 17%. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to generate an understanding of the processes related…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Parent Attitudes, Special Education, Referral
Mars, Matthew M.; Ball, Anna L. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2016
The mainstream agricultural literacy movement has been mostly focused on school-based learning through formal curricula and standardized non-formal models (e.g., FFA, 4-H). The purpose of the current study is to qualitatively explore through a grounded theory approach, the development, sharing, and translation of diverse forms of agricultural…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Epistemology, Informal Education, Literacy
Altamirano, Jesus Manuel – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Alcoholic beverages in the State of Arizona are regulated by the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (ADLLC). Education programs in the alcohol industry must align with the needs of students working in the industry and with the criteria set forth by the ADLLC. Prior research has concentrated on irresponsible alcohol consumption…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Student Attitudes, Socialization, Teacher Attitudes
Castillo, Melissa J. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this study was to explore and report on the impact of coaching as an embedded part of professional development has on teacher learning and practice in the context of educating English Language Learners (ELLs). A close examination was made of what teachers, coaches and principals believe to be effective professional development and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Coaching (Performance)
Beverly, William D., Jr. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
John Holland's theory considers congruence between the vocational interests of the individual and characteristics of the work environment to be the primary predictor of job satisfaction and stability. The managed care model has markedly changed the demands of the work environment of mental health counselors. Changes in the way services are…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Mental Health, Counselors, Job Skills
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Ullman, Char – Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, 2010
Adult education ESOL teachers usually know a lot about learners' lives inside the classroom, but they are less aware of learners' lives outside that space. This article focuses on learner talk about "Ingles Sin Barreras," a heavily advertised English-language program for Spanish-speakers who want to learn English. I analyzed learner talk…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Role of Education
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Commission for International Adult Education, 2012
The Commission on International Adult Education (CIAE) of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) provides a forum for the discussion of international issues related to adult education in general, as well as adult education in various countries around the globe. The following purposes summarize the work of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Lifelong Learning, Religion