NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Elvira Beches – ProQuest LLC, 2021
The number of English learners (ELs) entering middle schools continues to increase, and middle school content teachers providing EL instruction face a considerable challenge. The problem that was studied in this research was the middle school content teachers' insufficient understanding of ELs' cultural background, needs, and interests. The…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Mainstreaming, Teacher Attitudes, Middle School Teachers
Maryland State Department of Education, 2022
The primary aim of engagement in this phase was to gain input from a wide range of stakeholders that represented the diversity of the state. A multi-pronged approach was developed to structure engagement for the strategic planning process to ensure flexible, responsive and iterative communication with stakeholders. A combination of virtual and…
Descriptors: State Boards of Education, State Departments of Education, Educational Planning, Strategic Planning
American Association of Community Colleges, 2018
Since 2012, community colleges have made a considerable effort to increase student success and completion. Today, as much greater attention is being paid to drawing stronger linkages between education and workforce needs, institutions are becoming more strategic and deliberate in this work. In particular, many institutions are building stronger…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Role, Two Year College Students, College Readiness
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Quinn, Katherine A.; Buzzetto-Hollywood, Nicole A. – Interdisciplinary Journal of e-Skills and Lifelong Learning, 2019
Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of faculty and student perceptions of the importance of resource, interpersonal, information, systems, and technology management competencies in the hospitality industry Background: The increasing complexity and technological dependency of the diverse hospitality and tourism…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Management Development, Hospitality Occupations, Teacher Attitudes
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
North, Cheryl; Singer, Jonathan; Neugebauer, William J. – School-University Partnerships, 2014
In order to strengthen communication between UMBC and its Professional Development School (PDS) network, we implemented an interview process prior to internship that required all students to interview with a school in the PDS network. This article outlines the interview process including the questions, assessment, and logistical issues. Further it…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Networks, Interviews, Mentors
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Supalo, Cary; Isaacson, Mick D.; Lombardi, Michael V. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
The 2011 National Federation of the Blind Youth Slam event at Towson University enabled a large group of blind youth to participate in a five day long science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academy. Enrichment experiences such as this one may generate interest in STEM subjects for students with visual impairments. For decades,…
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Accessibility (for Disabled), Blindness, STEM Education