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Creator:: Insley, Andrea E.
Abstract:: This study presented an in-depth exploration of international student perceptions of a coordinated studies program (CSP) at Seattle Central Community College. In conducting this research project, a phenomenological research methodology was used. Qualitative data were collected through participant observations, focus group, document review and individual in-depth interviews with nine students....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: perception of the campus environment . International student perception of the CSP pedagogies

Creator:: Pincus, Gail S.
Abstract:: My study explores the impact of participation in a faculty teaching and learning community (TLC) on the professional development of community college faculty. I address the problem that, in spite of the growth of faculty development activity in the community college during the past decade, how faculty development occurs is...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Bode, Elizabeth Ann
Abstract:: The central purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship of locus of control and academic success in selected medical office assisting students. The instrument for locus of control assessment was the Adult Nowicki-Strickland Internal-External Scale (ANSIES). Structured interviews were used to elicit personal responses for the purpose of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: students. DEFINITION OF TERMS Locus of control: The perception of a relationship between one's action and

Creator:: Novotney, Dave C.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of youth gang awareness training on school personnel. Middle and high school level teachers, counselors, and school administrators in a rural Oregon school district were the focus of this study. Six specially designed modules were created by the researcher and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: weapons trafficking, the mere presence of youth gangs in schools tends to foster the perception from non

Creator:: Fanno, Wayne Leroy
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: which skills to teach at school may have a phenomenal impact on peoples perception of the quality of

Creator:: Shields, Sue B., 1948-
Abstract:: Contextual teaching is emerging as an important concept in education reform efforts. This field study attempts to clarify the concept of contextual teaching by defining and identifying characteristics found in the research literature, experienced teacher observations and practices, and students' views of contextual teaching. The foundation for this field study...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: student and educator perception about the connectedness of their educational efforts. Educators seem

Creator:: Overpeck, Nancy Lee
Abstract:: This study attempted to answer the following question: What instructional methods should dietetic preceptors use to help dietetic interns meet the performance requirements specified by the American Dietetic Association (ADA, 1991) for entry-level dietitians? A national sample of 170 dietetic preceptors was surveyed. Ninety provided usable information to examine both...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Gaber, Devron Alexander, 1952-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to better understand the historical development of the British Columbia (B.C.) community college, university college, and institute system with the focus on the changing nature of voluntary inter-institutional collaboration in relation to provincial coordination. The study also examined the related themes of centralization and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

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