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Conducting A Thorough Literature Review, Firm Faith Watson, Angela Titi Amayah
Conducting A Thorough Literature Review, Firm Faith Watson, Angela Titi Amayah
Firm Faith Watson, Ph.D.
Abstract: The research reputation of an institution affects the success of virtually every
aspect of the institution: its ability to recruit high quality students, faculty, and financial
support (Koropchak, 2003). However, preparing researchers to conduct good research is
challenging (Labaree, 2003). In the face of perennial concerns and pressures to reform
the quality of education research, the United States education research journals have
placed priority on methods of data collection and analyses and other similar issues. In
turn, the emerging literature on preparing graduate students has emphasized
methodological sophistication as the answer to advance education research. Yet to try to …
Putting Libguides Into Action: Ideas From Usc Columbia And Clemson, Jan Comfort, Suzanne Rook-Schilf, Karen Brown
Putting Libguides Into Action: Ideas From Usc Columbia And Clemson, Jan Comfort, Suzanne Rook-Schilf, Karen Brown
Jan Comfort
LibGuides are used in different ways at different institutions. Representatives from Clemson and USC describe how they use LibGuides as a vehicle for outreach and internal and external communication.
Preservice Second-Career Teachers In A Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics And Motivations, Samuel J. Smith, John J. Pantana
Preservice Second-Career Teachers In A Blended Online-Residential Preparation Program: Profiling Characteristics And Motivations, Samuel J. Smith, John J. Pantana
Samuel James Smith
This study examines preservice second-career teachers (SCTs), their motivations for switching careers, and their perceptions of the profession. Participants were graduate students in a blended online-residential Master of Arts in Teaching program (n=311). Profiles, characteristics, motivations, and perceptions were explored using the FIT-Choice (Factors Influencing Teaching Choice) Scale and focus groups.