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D'Mello, Sidney – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2013
The last decade has witnessed considerable interest in the investigation of the affective dimensions of learning and in the development of advanced learning technologies that automatically detect and respond to student affect. Identifying the affective states that students experience in technology-enhanced learning contexts is a fundamental…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Incidence, Psychological Patterns, Technology Uses in Education
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McCormick, Robert – Curriculum Journal, 2010
A recent literature review in support of the "State of the Nation" (SoN) investigation into CPD in England indicated a number of limitations both in how researchers see CPD and how schools themselves participate and register this participation in such activities. The SoN review was conducted in the period from late 2007 to early 2008,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, Literature Reviews, Educational Indicators
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Earley, Peter – Curriculum Journal, 2010
This paper considers several of the key findings of the State of the Nation research. Specific reference is made to three areas--impact evaluation, strategic leadership of professional development, and barriers and constraints to effective CPD practice--which are considered with reference to findings from the other TDA-funded projects conducted at…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Barriers, Program Effectiveness, Instructional Leadership
Watson, Sandra – Online Submission, 2007
This paper presents a conceptual, contingent model of management development. It explains the nature of the UK hospitality industry and its potential influence on MD practices, prior to exploring dimensions and relationships in the model. The embryonic model is presented as a model that can enhance our understanding of the complexities of the…
Descriptors: Hospitality Occupations, Industry, Management Development, Foreign Countries
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Shelley, Steve – Journal of In-service Education, 2008
This article aims to provide a broad understanding of the role of union learning representatives (ULRs) and the contribution of union education and learning initiatives. It examines the scope for union learning to be distinctive and sustainable, and it does this by summarising and building upon a holistic review of research of ULR activity across…
Descriptors: Unions, Foreign Countries, Role Perception, Training Methods
McCain, Mary L. – Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy (NJ1), 2009
There is a highly compelling case for using technology on a large scale to increase access to and improve America's adult education and workforce skills enterprise. By the reckoning of the National Commission on Adult Literacy and others, the nation must reach many more millions of adults with effective college- and job-readiness skills programs…
Descriptors: Reading Readiness, Distance Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning