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Guided Educational Tourism As Informal Science Education: An Empirical Study, Joseph Martin Lane
Guided Educational Tourism As Informal Science Education: An Empirical Study, Joseph Martin Lane
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The scientific research and education communities have long had the goal of advancing the publics’ understanding of science. Informal science education is a powerful mechanism for shaping human conduct, enhancing quality of life, and advancing the publics’ understandings and values regarding science. Guided educational tours (that present science content) provide visitors with unique opportunities to observe and discuss scientific phenomena in the field. Available empirical research related to learning science from guided educational tours is, at best, limited. Research leading to the development of effective guided educational tours that present and interpret scientific information is of interest to both non-profit …
The Factors Affecting The Retention Of Adult Basic Education Teachers In Kentucky, Alma K. Combs
The Factors Affecting The Retention Of Adult Basic Education Teachers In Kentucky, Alma K. Combs
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The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that affect retention of adult basic education teachers in Kentucky. This qualitative study utilized data from interviews conducted with former or retired adult basic education teachers in Kentucky. Vrooms expectancy theory was examined as the theoretical framework to review the outcomes and their relationship to this theory. Results from this investigation determined several significant findings, with low salary being the main determining factor that affects retention of adult basic education teachers in Kentucky. There are additional factors that affect retention of adult basic education teachers in Kentucky such as: (1) …