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The Current Training Practices And Perceived Training Needs Of Paraprofessionals In Special Education Programs In Nebraska, Enid Ann Schonewise
The Current Training Practices And Perceived Training Needs Of Paraprofessionals In Special Education Programs In Nebraska, Enid Ann Schonewise
Student Work
The purpose o f this study was to determine (a) the current training practices for paraprofessionals as perceived by building administrators, special education teachers, and paraprofessionals in special education programs in the state of Nebraska, (b) the perceived training needs o f paraprofessionals, as viewed by building administrators, special education teachers, and paraprofessionals, (c) the differences that exist between current training practices and perceived training needs of paraprofessionals and the differences that exist in perceptions of building administrators, special education teachers, and paraprofessionals, and (d) the changes that have occurred in training practices since 1982.
Building administrators, special education teachers, …
An Investigation Of The Relationship Between The Family Of Origin And Selected Career Development Outcomes, Timothy Dean Dodge
An Investigation Of The Relationship Between The Family Of Origin And Selected Career Development Outcomes, Timothy Dean Dodge
Doctoral Dissertations
The present study was designed to examine, from the perspective of Bowen family systems theory (Papero, 1990) and Williamson's theory of personal authority in the family system (Williamson, 1981, 1982a, 1982b), the impact of family dynamics on the career development of college students and to overcome methodological weaknesses of prior research in this area. Methodologically, the present study overcomes weaknesses of prior research by providing a unifying theory from which measures of family dynamics are derived and by measuring career outcomes which are logically tied to family dynamics. Career outcome measures selected for the study include vocational identity, career decision-making …
Establishing A Career Development Plan For The System Support Manager, Noelia Mendoza
Establishing A Career Development Plan For The System Support Manager, Noelia Mendoza
Theses and Dissertations
Career development plans are created to assist individuals in establishing their career objectives. The most commonly used career path model is the pyramid career model. It identifies the ideal job experiences, training, and education needed to reach career success. Although the model seems to provide everything needed to succeed, it fails to answer why the experiences identified are important. The answer to that question can be found in the competency model. This thesis looked at how the pyramid career model and competency model can be used to groom individuals. The variables that contribute to overall job performance and the competencies …
A Delphi Expert Assessment Of Professional Certification Programs For Contracting Personnel, Ronald L. Tougaw Jr.
A Delphi Expert Assessment Of Professional Certification Programs For Contracting Personnel, Ronald L. Tougaw Jr.
Theses and Dissertations
This study examined the strategic goals that were the basis for the DoDs implementation of mandatory certification for individuals serving in the contracting career field of the acquisition workforce. The study then went on to enlist panels of contracting experts to assess the extent to which two of the available certification programs meet, or fail to meet, those goals. The research method employed to gather input from experts was a Delphi discussion technique. Two separate panels, one consisting of Air Force civilian employees, the other of Air Force active duty officers, participated in eight Delphi iterations facilitated by the researcher. …
An Investigation Of The Contracting Officer Career Pyramid, William B. Elyea
An Investigation Of The Contracting Officer Career Pyramid, William B. Elyea
Theses and Dissertations
Air Force contracting officers rely on published guidance to assist in establishing their career objectives. This thesis uses empirical data to evaluate the published Air Force career guidance. The data set is comprised of complete duty histories from all active duty colonels, colonel selects, and general officers in the contracting career field. The guidance implies a career path to an exceptional career but provides no empirical validation. This thesis follows a rigorous procedure to objectively evaluate the Air Force guidance. The guidance is translated into 18 research questions based on its main tenets. Each duty occurrence is categorized by type …
Integration Of The Internet In Career Exploration In Education, James Wayne Asher
Integration Of The Internet In Career Exploration In Education, James Wayne Asher
Theses Digitization Project
The basis of this thesis is a discussion of the pros and cons of incorporating the Internet as an educational tool for exploring career pathways.
Addressing Students' Competencies Thru Portfolio Evaluation, Victor Raymond Schiro
Addressing Students' Competencies Thru Portfolio Evaluation, Victor Raymond Schiro
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this project is to develop a classroom handbook explaining the process and standards, necessary in developing an employability portfolio.
An Evaluative Study Of The Walter Panas High School Individualized Senior Experience Program (Wise), Ernest J. Piermarini
An Evaluative Study Of The Walter Panas High School Individualized Senior Experience Program (Wise), Ernest J. Piermarini
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
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