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Reider, David; Knestis, Kirk; Malyn-Smith, Joyce – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2016
This article proposes a STEM workforce education logic model, tailored to the particular context of the National Science Foundation's Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. This model aims to help program designers and researchers address challenges particular to designing, implementing, and studying education…
Descriptors: Labor Force Development, STEM Education, Educational Innovation, Innovation
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Karakaya, Ferhat; Avgin, Sakine Serap; Kumperli, Ethem – Journal of Education and Practice, 2016
On this research, it is analyzed if the science learning anxiety level shows difference according to variables which are gender, grade level, science lesson grade, mother education, father education level. Scanning Design is used for this study. Research working group is consisted of 294 primary school from 6th, 7th and 8th graders on 2015-2016…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Elementary School Students, Science Instruction, Grade 6
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Asher, Asha; Estes, Joanne – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2016
Handwriting is an essential literacy and communication skill developed through a variety of instructional methods in elementary school. This study explored the consistency in handwriting instruction across grade levels in a Midwest public school district 15 years after the school initially implemented a uniform handwriting program. Additionally,…
Descriptors: Handwriting, Writing Instruction, Occupational Therapy, Semi Structured Interviews
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Göçmen, Z. Asligül – Journal of Extension, 2016
Web-based geographic information system (GIS) technology, or web-based GIS, offers many opportunities for public planners and Extension educators who have limited GIS backgrounds or resources. However, investigation of its use in planning has been limited. The study described here examined the use of web-based GIS by public planning agencies. A…
Descriptors: Geographic Information Systems, Web Based Instruction, Extension Education, Public Agencies
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Taylor, Melissa; Lamm, Alexa J. – Journal of Extension, 2016
Extension educators face challenges as they strive to keep up with critical issues in their communities, such as those surrounding water. A growing population and a diminishing water supply necessitate that Florida residents become more knowledgeable about water issues. We conducted research to determine how confident both the general public and…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Water, Natural Resources, State Policy
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Karimi, Mohammad Nabi; Dehghani, Asieh – International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning, 2016
The present study examined EFL teachers' theoretical orientations towards reading, their reading instructional practices and the correspondence between the theoretical orientations/practices. The study participants were 80 male and female Iranian EFL teachers teaching at a number of private English language institutes. Half of the teachers were…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Reading Instruction, Language Teachers, Teacher Education
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Nabushawo, Harriet Mutambo; Aguti, Jessica Norah; Winterbottom, Mark – Journal of Learning for Development, 2016
This paper examines the place of public libraries in supporting distance learners in Makerere University, exploring the factors which affect utilisation of their services. The study adopted a survey design with 300 B.Ed. students, collecting data through focus group discussions, structured questionnaires and individual interviews.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Public Libraries, Distance Education, Library Services
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Stone, Cathy; O'Shea, Sarah; May, Josephine; Delahunty, Janine; Partington, Zoë – Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 2016
Online learning has an important place in widening access and participation in higher education for diverse student cohorts. One cohort taking up online study in increasing numbers is that of mature-age, first-in-family students. First-in-family is defined as those who are the first in their immediate family, including parents, siblings, partners…
Descriptors: First Generation College Students, Electronic Learning, Open Universities, Adult Students
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Barhoum, Sim; Wood, J. Luke – Community College Enterprise, 2016
The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not there were significant differences in the self-reported frequency of active and collaborative learning by racial/ethnic affiliation between students who have completed a developmental writing course and those that plan to take one. Drawing upon data from the Community College Survey of…
Descriptors: Two Year College Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Remedial Instruction, Writing Instruction
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Sezer, Gönül Onur; Kahraman, Pinar Bagçeli – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2016
Teachers first need to participate in cultural activities and must be enthusiastic about improving themselves. It is thought that supporting personal qualifications of teacher candidates through different ways can have positive effects on intercultural sensitivity. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between personal…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teacher Qualifications, Intercultural Communication, Foreign Countries
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Mbukusa, Nchindo Richardson – World Journal of Education, 2016
Managing distance education regional centres as one staff member in Namibia is a challenge that calls for greater administrative and academic interventions. Although much work on student support by researchers and practitioners has been published, few scholars have recently begun to explore, through qualitative research, the challenges of managing…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Distance Education, Qualitative Research, Interviews
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Gul, Raisa B.; Tharani, Ambreen J.; Lakhani, Arusa; Rizvi, Nusrat F.; Ali, Syeda K. – World Journal of Education, 2016
This mixed-methods research aimed to understand the practices and perceptions of teachers regarding written feedback. For this purpose, a survey was administered to 150 teachers forming a non-probability sample, who were working in various universities in Karachi. The disciplines chosen for the study included nursing, applied linguistics, medicine…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Feedback (Response), Teacher Attitudes, Educational Practices
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Breeze, Nick; Barber, Lerverne; Chapman, Val; Beaman-Evans, Charlotte; Beeching, Kelvin – Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 2016
The collaborative project UseMyAbility (UMA) sought to reduce discrimination and enhance disabled graduates' employability through equipping them with the skills to match employability skills and attributes. An outcome from the project, completed in 2011, was a web-based tool which gave students advice on how to improve their employability.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Employment Qualifications, Job Skills
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Balayan, Ariana – Strategic Enrollment Management Quarterly, 2016
This investigation was designed to determine the factors and conditions associated with graduate enrollment management practitioners' participation in professional development (PD) activities. The sample consisted of members of a professional association, the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP), focused solely on…
Descriptors: Enrollment Management, Graduate Study, Professional Development, Performance Factors
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Dereli, Esra – Journal of Education and Practice, 2016
The objective of the present study is to examine whether personal attributes, family characteristics of the child and parent-child relations predict children's emotional understanding and emotion regulation skills. The study was conducted with relational screening model, one of the screening models. Study sample included 423 children between the…
Descriptors: Family Characteristics, Individual Characteristics, Parent Child Relationship, Predictor Variables
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