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Webster's Dictionary Definition Of Creativity, Joyce R. Robinson
Webster's Dictionary Definition Of Creativity, Joyce R. Robinson
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
Creativity is considered important for our society to maintain its current economic status. Creativity is the key to achieving a better standard of living; this makes creativity an important element in a student's education. One factor that limits the capability to respond to educational needs is the lack of agreement about what the term creativity means. One source used to determine the correct meaning of a word is the dictionary. A longitudinal review of the definitions of creativity was conducted in dictionaries dating back to the 1950's. Nineteen dictionaries dating from 1953 to 2008 were reviewed. Although terms are updated …
School-To-Work Programs Effectiveness, Kathleen Mary Kash
School-To-Work Programs Effectiveness, Kathleen Mary Kash
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
Most high schools provide programs to prepare students for college or employment after graduation. These programs, also known as School-to-Work Programs, are supposed to help direct students to the career field that they would like to pursue. Unfortunately, the programs provided by the schools are not as effective as they should be. One of the main reasons why these programs are unsuccessful is due to the lack of participation from local businesses. Businesses are unwilling to participate because of the cost to partake in the program, the time that is involved with the program and the loss of retention for …
Implementing Adult Learning Principles To Overcome Barriers Of Learning In Continuing Higher Education Programs, Kristen M. De Vito
Implementing Adult Learning Principles To Overcome Barriers Of Learning In Continuing Higher Education Programs, Kristen M. De Vito
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
A fundamental aspect to continuing higher education is overcoming of barriers of learning when dealing with non-traditional students. With non-traditional student enrollment on the rise, continuing higher education programs have an obligation to address issues of accessibility, affordability and accountability in higher education. The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between adult learning principles and overcoming barriers of adult learning in continuing higher education at higher education institutions based on published literature.
The Historical Development Of Program Evaluation: Exploring Past And Present, R. Lance Hogan
The Historical Development Of Program Evaluation: Exploring Past And Present, R. Lance Hogan
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
The purpose of this article is to present the historical development and significant contributions leading to the current status of the program evaluation field. Program evaluation has been defined as “judging the worth or merit of something or the product of the process” (Scriven, 1991, p. 139). Guskey (2000) updated this definition stating that evaluation is a systematic process used to determine the merit or worth of a specific program, curriculum, or strategy in a specific context. The author describes seven significant time periods in the development of program evaluation and identifies five evaluation approaches currently used by practitioners. This …
The Integration Of A Lean Manufacturing Competency-Based Training Course Into University Curriculum, John J. Cooper Jr.
The Integration Of A Lean Manufacturing Competency-Based Training Course Into University Curriculum, John J. Cooper Jr.
Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development
The manufacturing industry has become extremely competitive in nature and each company’s survival depends on gaining an edge in their respective field. Lean manufacturing has emerged as the leading management philosophy in this struggle. The original model of lean, called the Toyota Production System, is utilized by the phenomenally successful automotive manufacturer Toyota and many others have followed suite. There is a need for a course in schools that offer manufacturing curriculum which will integrate the lean concepts with the current manufacturing program of study. Lean is a proven management strategy and should be offered as a course of its …