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Contextual Framework for Developing Research Competence: Piloting a Validated Classroom Model
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Jamieson, Lynn M.; Saunders, Mark V. – Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2020
The goal of most researchers is to establish competence in one's profession; however, the degree to which this is measured in a research course is undetermined. The assessment of research competency usually involves the distinct measures of statistical ability, writing ability, and other skills that are quantifiable. Soft skills in research, on…
Descriptors: Research Skills, Soft Skills, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
Efficacy of Research Curriculum in Educator Preparation Programs
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Ralston, Nicole; Waggoner, Jacqueline; Carroll, James B. – AILACTE Journal, 2017
Responses were gathered from master's candidates in initial and advanced licensure teacher preparation programs. They were asked to discuss how completing a capstone research project contributed to their effectiveness as a teacher. Advanced candidates reported themes of improving practice, evaluating new school initiatives, and increasing…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Graduate Students, Masters Programs, Student Attitudes
Online Doctoral Education: Strategies and Resources for Faculty Advisors
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Grady, Marilyn L. – Journal of Learning in Higher Education, 2018
The purpose of this manuscript is to present strategies and resources for advisors of doctoral students in online programs. The strategies include an approach to creating a community of doctoral students, a video initiative to provide encouragement to students in the doctoral program, and assignments that enhance students' writing skills to…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Doctoral Degrees, College Faculty, Academic Advising
Selections from the ABC 2019 Annual Conference, Detroit, Michigan: High Horsepower "My Favorite Assignment" Sessions in the Motor City
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Whalen, D. Joel – Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 2020
Readers can explore 13 teaching innovations presented at the 2019 Association for Business Communication annual international conference in Detroit, Michigan. These assignments are designed to add fuel to oral and written persuasion, including the practical use of rhetorical tools. Ideas to advance learners' professional development are presented.…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Assignments, Teaching Methods, Business Communication
Investigation of Graduate Students' Academic Self-Efficacy Beliefs
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Gökçek, Tuba; Taskin, Duygu; Yildiz, Cemalettin – Online Submission, 2014
The aim of this study is determining academic self-efficacy beliefs of students pursuing graduate study and revealing their needs and shortcomings from the graduate education. Case study method was used and data were collected by a form developed by the researchers from 92 students receiving masters and Ph.D.'s in different programs. As a result…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Self Efficacy, Student Needs, Beliefs
The Research Portfolio: Educating Teacher Researchers in Data Analysis
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Bates, Alisa J.; Bryant, Jill D. – i.e.: inquiry in education, 2013
This paper describes research on a course assignment, the research portfolio, designed for a two-course teacher research experience in a Masters of Arts in Teaching program. The focus of the assignment is the process of data collection and analysis that is critical to the success of teacher research. We sought a way to help our teacher candidates…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Researchers, Data Analysis