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Research Self-Efficacy And Research Mentoring Experiences As Predictors Of Occupational Commitment In Counselor Education Doctoral Students, Glinda Jeanette Rawls
Research Self-Efficacy And Research Mentoring Experiences As Predictors Of Occupational Commitment In Counselor Education Doctoral Students, Glinda Jeanette Rawls
Dissertations
The demands of research and pressure to publish have been identified as reasons doctoral graduates in counselor education infrequently choose faculty careers (Maples, Altekruse, & Testa, 1993; Swickert, 1997). Despite this finding, the counselor education literature provides very little information on doctoral students' research self-efficacy or perceived ability to complete research-related tasks (Bieschke, Bishop, & Herbert, 1995). In addition, research mentoring can enhance research self-efficacy (Hollingsworth & Fassinger, 2002), yet it too remains understudied. Research mentoring involves someone more experienced promoting research skill, awareness, and productivity to someone less experienced (Dohm & Cummings, 2002). Few studies have explored research self-efficacy, …
Wmu International News November 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
Wmu International News November 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
WMU International News
In this issue:
WMU joins Internationalization Laboratory of the American Council on Education
Japan university awards honorary doctorate to WMU emeritus physics professor
Fall activities feature flags, apples, Halloween and Chicago
Quenching the Middle East’s thirst for water is desired outcome for WMU geoscience researchers
New innovative summer program in Egypt
International lady Broncos share tips for succeeding on the field and in the classroom
Love of linguistics leads to ESL career for Ila Baker
Wmu International News September 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
Wmu International News September 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
WMU International News
In this issue:
Greek alumnus of paper science to receive Distinguished Alumni Award
WMU international student enrollment jumps 15 percent
Former WMU engineering dean takes the provost’s reins
WMU promotes internships abroad for academic credit
ISORP welcomes 350-plus overseas students to campus
Study and Work Abroad Fair Today
Multi-lingual, multi-tasker Melanie coordinates CELCIS activities
WMU transnational education and exchange programs draws 85 new students
Michigan’s fall harvest offers good things to eat and drink
Social Work Field Instructors' Perceptions Of On-Line Training, Denise E. Dedman
Social Work Field Instructors' Perceptions Of On-Line Training, Denise E. Dedman
Dissertations
Social work has recently identified the field placement as the signature pedagogy of the profession, yet little has been done to identify the best means of training field instructors to supervise students in their field placements. This study addressed attitudes and perceptions of social work field instructors regarding on-line training in their roles. While previous studies of university social work program field placement directors had been conducted, there exist no broad studies of the field instructors' perceptions. Some earlier qualitative studies of field instructors identified time constraints as a significant issue in their willingness to continue accepting interns. This, along …
Wmu International News June 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
Wmu International News June 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
WMU International News
In this issue:
Jordan university turns to WMU to build its faculty
Masquerading was a ball
Digging into the archaeology of New France
Major National Security Exchange Program awards for two WMU students
Study abroad experience translates into a career
Canadian Bronco footballer and teammates preparing for 2008 season
Collective Bargaining In Public Schools: Superintendents' Perspective, Kyle W. Mayer
Collective Bargaining In Public Schools: Superintendents' Perspective, Kyle W. Mayer
Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to explore how selected superintendents are experiencing the collective bargaining process. Exploration included an examination of the various roles that selected superintendents have played in the collective bargaining process within rural and suburban school districts in Michigan.
Furthermore, exploration included thematic areas of greatest challenges facing superintendents in recent collective bargaining negotiations. Particular emphasis was given to the style of collective bargaining environment that superintendents reported as most conducive to successful contract negotiations. In addition, the rising cost of health care benefits was a significant point of emphasis within this study.
Twenty-six superintendents from …
Effectiveness Of Improving Performance With The Bigger Faster Stronger In-Season Training Program, Alicia D. Crelinsten
Effectiveness Of Improving Performance With The Bigger Faster Stronger In-Season Training Program, Alicia D. Crelinsten
Masters Theses
This study investigated the effectiveness of improving performance of adolescents with the in-season Bigger Faster Stronger (BFS) program. Thirty seven high school athletes were divided into three groups; BFS (n=l4 ), traditional weight training (n= l0), and control (n= 13 ). Each participant went through a battery of seven performance pre-tests and post-tests ( estimated 1 ORM incline bench, broad jump, one minute sit-up test, t-test, line drill, 40 yard sprint, 1.5 mile run). Following the pre-testing, the control group continued to participate in their sport. The BFS group participated in the in-season BFS program (30 minute supervised session consisting …
Wmu International News April 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
Wmu International News April 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
WMU International News
In this issue:
International Festival draws thousands
43rd International Congress on Medieval Studies in May
Three languages not enough for double-major freshman
Russian motherland enriches study abroad work
WMU and Haenicke Institute representatives land in Middle East and India
Succeeding globally theme of 2012 International Education Week
Supervision Experiences And Needs Of New-Entrant Professional School Counselors: A Qualitative Study, Shawn Allan Allan Bultsma
Supervision Experiences And Needs Of New-Entrant Professional School Counselors: A Qualitative Study, Shawn Allan Allan Bultsma
Dissertations
Although the field of professional school counseling has recognized the positive impact that supervision offers, discussion of its use with new-entrant school counseling professionals has been limited. This study responds to the limited discussion of supervision with new-entrant professional school counselors by describing the supervision experiences and perceived needs of 15 new-entrant professional school counselors.
Participants of this study described advantages and disadvantages of receiving supervision. When discussing supervision activities as new-entrant professionals, participants frequently confused the process of supervision with mentoring and evaluation. Supervision quality was described as deficient, and the structure of supervision varied among participants. Participants described …
An Evaluation Of The Challenge Day Program, Deborah S. Higgins
An Evaluation Of The Challenge Day Program, Deborah S. Higgins
Masters Theses
This research is an evaluation of the Challenge Day anti-bullying program conducted in four Kalamazoo County schools. An analysis was conducted of survey data collected as part of the Challenge Day intervention. T-test comparisons of means were prepared for pre-test and post-test survey responses. This was done for each school that participated in the program: Vicksburg Middle School, Vicksburg High School, Parchment Middle School, and Parchment High School. Changes were noted as either positive (an increase in positive behaviors, attitudes, perceptions or a decrease in negative behaviors, attitudes, perceptions) or negative (a decrease in positive behaviors, attitudes, perceptions or an …
Wmu International News February 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
Wmu International News February 2008, Haenicke Institute For Global Education
WMU International News
In this issue:
WMU welcomes 60 Dominican Republic students
Western Michigan University's 19th annual International Festival
Ugly Sweaters Ice Capades
Bi-cultural upbringing complements study abroad work
CELCIS veteran named interim director
Winter fun in West Michigan