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Community Flood Education And Awareness In Fairfield City (Report), Neil Dufty
Community Flood Education And Awareness In Fairfield City (Report), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Student Peer Mentoring In Australian Higher Education: An Investigation, Nick Mcghie
Student Peer Mentoring In Australian Higher Education: An Investigation, Nick Mcghie
Nick McGhie
This thesis is an exploration of student peer mentoring programs which are increasingly popular in Australian higher education. The thesis investigates the motivations behind student peer mentoring programs offering transition-in support for students. The thesis investigates whether programs are run to benefit the students or to serve the interests of the institution. The thesis explores the current context of higher education in Australia and moves to a case study of the University of Wollongong. Interview data is used to analyse how staff and students navigate the institutional narrative surrounding student peer mentoring and its uses.
Learning For Disaster Resilience, Neil Dufty
Why Are People So Unkind? Unravelling Community Responses To Floodplain And Emergency Management (Powerpoint), Neil Dufty, Mel Taylor, Garry Stevens
Why Are People So Unkind? Unravelling Community Responses To Floodplain And Emergency Management (Powerpoint), Neil Dufty, Mel Taylor, Garry Stevens
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Challenges And Opportunities In Maritime Education And Competence Development - A Comparative Analysis Of Lessons Learnt, Lisa Froholdt, Elin Hansen
Challenges And Opportunities In Maritime Education And Competence Development - A Comparative Analysis Of Lessons Learnt, Lisa Froholdt, Elin Hansen
Lisa L. Froholdt
Abstract: This paper sheds light on Maritime Education and Competence Development which has been investigated in various studies, both within and outside Europe. However, the topic is under-researched and stil l in need of attention, in order to ensure that competences are aligned with technological advancements and the needs that exist in a contemporary maritime industry. It is furthermore paramount that these competences are developed in a manner so that it contributes to the further development of the industry as a whole, in order to maintain a competitive position in the global market. Based on low levels of Research and …
Using Social Media To Build Community Disaster Resilience, Neil Dufty
Using Social Media To Build Community Disaster Resilience, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Ohio Student Social Skills Training Program Is Very Successful, David Volosin, Oscar T. Mcknight, John Sikula
Ohio Student Social Skills Training Program Is Very Successful, David Volosin, Oscar T. Mcknight, John Sikula
Oscar T McKnight Ph.D.
This article reports on research conducted in the Parma City Schools, Ohio by The Society for Prevention of Violence (SPV). The SPV is dedicated to reducing the prevalence of violent acts and asocial behaviors of children and adults through education. It accomplishes this mission by teaching children and adults the use of the skills necessary to build their character. Findings suggest that the SPV program improves the ability of children within class to pay attention and be organized. The greatest improved social behaviors for participants were in helping others who are having trouble; increased ability to initiate positive interactions; and, …