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Evidence In Practice: A Study Of “Evidence-Based” Non-Formal Education, Thomas Archibald
Evidence In Practice: A Study Of “Evidence-Based” Non-Formal Education, Thomas Archibald
Adult Education Research Conference
Non-formal education programs are under increasing pressure to be “evidence-based,” where evidence derived from randomized controlled trials is seen as the most credible type of evidence—the “gold standard.” This qualitative study explores the politics of evidence enacted in the practices of the “evidencebased” education movement, focusing on three cases.
Is National Identity Learned? The Case Of Turkish-Cypriot Young Adults In Cyprus, Christos Anagiotos
Is National Identity Learned? The Case Of Turkish-Cypriot Young Adults In Cyprus, Christos Anagiotos
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Greek-Cypriots and Turkish-Cypriots lived apart from 1974 until 2003 as a result of nationalist conflict on the island. This phenomenological study aims to describe how Turkish-Cypriot young adults (born after 1974) learn their national identity by examining how their lived experiences have influenced this learning.
Developmental And Adult Basic Education Motivation And Optimism/Helplessness Model, Valerie K. Ambrose
Developmental And Adult Basic Education Motivation And Optimism/Helplessness Model, Valerie K. Ambrose
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Students in Developmental and Adult Basic Education often have very specific motivational needs; however, there is no model of motivation that describes these students’ experiences. This model synthesizes motivation research on those populations as well as motivational theories and models from psychology (including K-12 educational psychology).
Leadership Of Adult Education And Family Literacy Organizations In An Era Of Diminishing Resources, Merlissa C. Alfred, Mary V. Alfred
Leadership Of Adult Education And Family Literacy Organizations In An Era Of Diminishing Resources, Merlissa C. Alfred, Mary V. Alfred
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Adult education and family literacy providers must increasingly operate with diminishing resources. This research study explored how program and organization leadership navigated these environmental changes in an effort to continue meeting the needs of adults and families.
An Examination Of The Levels And Differences In Organizational Commitment Of Full And Part Time Community College Faculty, Duane Akroyd, Deborah Engle
An Examination Of The Levels And Differences In Organizational Commitment Of Full And Part Time Community College Faculty, Duane Akroyd, Deborah Engle
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Despite the widespread employment of part-time faculty in community colleges, there is little known about the commitment levels of these faculty, or how it compares to their full-time counterparts. The purpose of this study was to determine if the levels of affective, continuance, and normative commitment for full-time faculty differed significantly from part-time faculty in North Carolina community colleges? Analysis of variance (ANOVA), found that mean scores of affective, and normative commitment were significantly higher for full-time faculty than part-time faculty.
“Sharing Wisdom=Compartiendo Sabiduría”: An Educational Program For The Older Latino Population In The Greater Harrisburg Area, Ana Patricia Aguilera Hermida
“Sharing Wisdom=Compartiendo Sabiduría”: An Educational Program For The Older Latino Population In The Greater Harrisburg Area, Ana Patricia Aguilera Hermida
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The purpose of this study was to implement a community-based educational program for mature Latino adults and to promote social justice through empowerment, democracy, and education on health. Findings indicate that participants acquired and shared knowledge, created social networks, and gained a sense of empowerment.
Adult Education At Risk: Fronts Of Resistance To Neoliberalism, Mark Abendroth
Adult Education At Risk: Fronts Of Resistance To Neoliberalism, Mark Abendroth
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This paper theorizes from the literature of neoliberalism and adult education. It considers how neoliberal policies have narrowed the scope of adult education while also evaluating how instructors and students can work to restore the broader scope that fostered participatory citizenship.