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Distance Learning In Accounting Courses From The Student's Perspective (1999-2006), James P. Beaghan Dec 2007

Distance Learning In Accounting Courses From The Student's Perspective (1999-2006), James P. Beaghan

All Faculty Scholarship for the College of Business

Universities throughout the nation are faced wiih the reality of an increase in demand from place-bound, adult working students who live and work in locations that may be hundreds of miles from traditional college campuses, and require a less centralized mode of course instruction. At the same time technological advances are now available that provide universities with a wide range of instructional modes of instruction that include interactive television (ITV) with real time audio and visual at a number of decentralized classroom sites, live and remote. Distance learning/distance education (DE) technologies currently allow an instructor to deliver university course instruction …


Curriculum Revision Considerations: The Voice Of Experience, Martha M. Pointer Oct 2007

Curriculum Revision Considerations: The Voice Of Experience, Martha M. Pointer

ETSU Faculty Works

Curriculum revision is one of the most daunting challenges facing faculty. The process is full of pitfalls and hurdles. However, these problems can be overcome. In the following discussion, the ten things that must be considered are listed and evaluated. Although many of the factors appear to be self-evident, programs often find them to be insurmountable hurdles. The paper discusses such potential problems as faculty involvement, planning activities, resources, and stakeholder considerations. By keeping these warnings in mind, a curriculum revision can be a rewarding and productive endeavor.


Outfront Adult Education Center: The Impact Of Closing The Adult Learning Center In Leavenworth, Kansas, Jewell Shepard Sep 2007

Outfront Adult Education Center: The Impact Of Closing The Adult Learning Center In Leavenworth, Kansas, Jewell Shepard

Educational Considerations

Every adult learning center is continually changing, reflecting demographic changes in their community and state and federal mandates. OutFront is not just changing; it is closing. Effective June 30, 2007, The University of Saint Mary, our host institution, ceased its sponsorship of OutFront.


Problems For Teacher Education For Primary Schools In Nigeria: Beyond Curriculum Design And Implementation, Olusegun Akinbote Sep 2007

Problems For Teacher Education For Primary Schools In Nigeria: Beyond Curriculum Design And Implementation, Olusegun Akinbote

Essays in Education

Primary education is the core of development and progress sin modern societies. However the quality of teachers who are to ensure the realization of the aspirations we hold for our children has fallen below expectations. This study therefore investigated the entry qualifications, the mode of entry into and the reasons why students enroll in Colleges of Education. The findings showed that majority of the student teachers are not ‘good materials’ for teacher education and that only a few of them really have the genuine desire to become teachers. Recommendations are made on how to improve on the quality of entrants …


2007-2008 Ursinus College Course Catalog, Office Of The Registrar May 2007

2007-2008 Ursinus College Course Catalog, Office Of The Registrar

Ursinus College Catalogues, 1869-Present

A digitized copy of the 2007-2008 Ursinus College Catalog. It contains details of the curriculum, departmental requirements and courses of instruction as well as lists of faculty, students and administrators. Student life, terms of admission, expenses and financial aid are also included as well as descriptions of the buildings and equipment available to students.


Curriculum Revision Considerations: The Voice Of Experience, Martha M. Pointer Jan 2007

Curriculum Revision Considerations: The Voice Of Experience, Martha M. Pointer

ETSU Faculty Works

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