Brazilian Lifelong Education And Learning,
2010
Lindenwood University
Brazilian Lifelong Education And Learning, John Henschke
Adult Education Faculty Works
Providing an overview of Brazilian Education is a task that could take volumes to present. Moreover, to do this in a comprehensive way would involve many Brazilians that have been involved with the Brazilian Educational System for many years. There are many facets that would be included in this country's rich history and present manifestation of education and learning. Nonetheless, as a visitor from the United States of America who has been privileged to visit Brazil eight times and conduct various lifelong learning education al programs there, I will attempt in this paper to offer some of my observations about …
Spirituality And School Leadership: A Grounded Theory Study,
2010
University of Denver
Spirituality And School Leadership: A Grounded Theory Study, Karen Musick
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The job of public school principal can feel overwhelming and frustrating. Principals are faced with ensuring their school is meeting the academic achievement needs of students along with the social, emotional, and physical needs of students, particularly if they are serving in high poverty, high needs schools. Most principals question, at least once in their career, whether to stay in the position. While some stay, many more leave the position especially if they are at a high needs school. This study was interested in principals serving, and staying, in difficult or diverse elementary schools. Knowing the emotional toll that the …
A Perspective On The History And Philosophy Of Andragogy: An International Sketch-Part 1,
2010
Lindenwood University
A Perspective On The History And Philosophy Of Andragogy: An International Sketch-Part 1, John Henschke
Adult Education Faculty Works
This paper on the History and Philosophy of Andragogy is mainly limited (with a few exceptions) to a chronological history and the accompanying philosophy of andragogy, in line with when the English language documents were published and personal descriptions of the events were written down. Some of these documents, however, present aspects of the events and ideas which recount the years and contexts in which they appeared in published form. This will not be an exact history of the events and philosophy as they appear in chronological order. But, this will be presented in the general sequence of the year …
An International Capsule Of The History And Philosophy Of Andragogy,
2010
Lindenwood University
An International Capsule Of The History And Philosophy Of Andragogy, John Henschke
Adult Education Faculty Works
Andragogy was first authored by Alexander Kapp (1833), a German high school teacher. He asserted andragogy as education in the man's age including self reflection, and educating the character as primary values in human life. The most cogently knowledgeable and articulate of all scholars that have researched and practiced in andragogy in Savicevic (2006a). After writing extensively internationally on andragogy for 50 years, he observed that since his first visit to the USA in 1966, up through 2006, tracing andragogy on USA universities is that there had not been a single serious study on adult education and learning that did …
A Capsule Of The International History And Philosophy Of Andragogy To 2010,
2010
University of Missouri, St. Louis
A Capsule Of The International History And Philosophy Of Andragogy To 2010, John A. Henschke Edd
Adult Education Faculty Works
This capsule on the International History and Philosophy of Andragogy is mainly limited (with a few exceptions) to a chronological history and the accompanying philosophy of andragogy, in line with when the English language documents were published and personal descriptions of events were written down. Some of these documents, however, presents aspect of the events and ideas which recount the years and contexts prior to the time in which they appeared in published form. To date, more than 330 documents have been discovered, but space limitation in this chapter allowed the inclusion of only a fraction of that number. Each …
Solving The Problem: Improving Retention In Higher Education,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Solving The Problem: Improving Retention In Higher Education, Marcia Heiman
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
As our nation looks ahead in this new century, an educated workforce is more important than ever. Yet college retention is a major problem. Last year, for the first time in 20 years, retention to the sophomore year dropped in the nation’s four-year colleges (Bushong, 2009). For minority students on predominantly white campuses – that is, most four-year colleges and universities – the graduation rate is unacceptably low. For example, less than half of black males graduate from four-year college programs within six years – 20 percentage points less than their white peers (Carey, 2008). And student persistence in community …
Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction Among Civilian Staff In The Zimbabwe Republic Police,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction Among Civilian Staff In The Zimbabwe Republic Police, Frank Gwavuya
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Southern Africa has been witnessing an upsurge in the departure of technical expertise in virtually all sectors over the last five years (Stilwell, 2003). This has resulted in qualified personnel seeking greener pastures abroad. Movement of people from developing countries towards the developed world especially Europe and the Americas has been conspicuous. Anecdotes show that during the 1990s, total migration of professionals towards Western Europe and North America accounted for 30% of the flows registered throughout the world (ILO, 1996). It is estimated that in the year 2000 approximately 175million people, or 2.9% of the world’s population, were living outside …
Influence And Relationship Of Birth Order And Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Influence And Relationship Of Birth Order And Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement, A. Ositoye, Muyiwa Adeyemi, Ade Onabarniro
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Academic achievement or the level of academic success is the main concern of all stakeholders of education. High achievement has, however, become a great task before the students but it is sad to observe that poor academic achievement were recorded both at the secondary and tertiary levels of education in Nigeria (Tenibiaje, 2009).
A Perspective On The History And Philosophy Of Andragogy: An International Sketch-Part 2,
2010
Lindenwood University
A Perspective On The History And Philosophy Of Andragogy: An International Sketch-Part 2, John Henschke
Adult Education Faculty Works
This paper on the History and Philosophy of Andragogy is mainly limited (with a few exceptions) to a chronological history and the accompanying philosophy of andragogy, in line with when the English language documents were published and personal descriptions of events were written down. Some of these documents, however, present aspects of the events and ideas which recount the years and contexts in which they appeared in published form. This will not be an exact history of the events and philosophy as they appear in chronological order. But, this will be presented in the general sequence of the years that …
Assessing Technology Literacy: The Case For An Authentic, Project-Based Learning Approach,
2010
Virginia Commonwealth University
Assessing Technology Literacy: The Case For An Authentic, Project-Based Learning Approach, Jonathan D. Becker, Cherise A. Hodge, Mary W. Sepelyak
Educational Leadership Publications
This whitepaper takes a comprehensive look at the research, policies, and practices of technology literacy in K-12 settings in the United States. It builds a research-based case for the central importance of "doing" as part of technology literacy, meaning more than just being able to answer canned questions on a test. It also explores the current approaches to develop meaningful assessment of student technology literacy at a national, state, and local level, including TechYES.
Disputed Issues: Contending For Christian Faith In Today’S Academic Setting,
2010
Baylor University
Disputed Issues: Contending For Christian Faith In Today’S Academic Setting, Caleb Farmer
Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development
No abstract provided.
Divorce And Its Effects On The Development Of Children,
2010
University of Northern Iowa
Divorce And Its Effects On The Development Of Children, Lisa Barron
Graduate Research Papers
More than likely, children are not part of the decision making when it comes to divorce. They are the innocent bystanders of divorce that have no choice but to become an integral part of an adult issue. There are no rules books with specific directions to depend on when it comes to children understanding the separation of their parents. Children of divorce need resources, guidance, and more than ever, commitment and consistency from significant people in their lives. Divorce has no boundaries and carries no prejudice. Divorce effects all ages, ethnicities, races, gender, and socio-economic levels. In the earlier part …
Conflict In The Community College Classroom.,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Conflict In The Community College Classroom., Will Carpenter
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Violence and aggression in the community college classroom is something overlooked by many. “In a given month, 11 percent of all students reported having something stolen, 1.3 percent of all students reported being physically assaulted, and 12 percent of all teachers reported having something stolen, 5 percent of these thefts occurring by way of force, weapons, or threats” (Barton, 1998). At this level of education, it is typically assumed that students will act professionally and know how to control anger and situations of conflict. On the contrary, at this level, students may be under more stress than elementary and/or secondary …
Implementing An Assessment Program: A Faculty Member’S Perspective,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Implementing An Assessment Program: A Faculty Member’S Perspective, Robert Becker
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
In 1999, after several exploratory meetings, the college administration established an ad-hoc interdisciplinary assessment committee to begin a conversation about what students were taught and how faculty knew what was learned and what was not. At the first meeting of this committee, composed of representatives of the college’s seventeen teaching departments, the library, student affairs, institutional planning, research, and assessment, and academic affairs, several impediments to a formalized college-wide assessment initiative immediately became apparent. While a culture of informal assessment already existed as instructors daily grappled with effectively teaching their students, the notion of a widespread institutionalized plan was alien. …
Perceptions Of Teachers & School Leaders On Competencies Of Teachers & Training Needs,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Perceptions Of Teachers & School Leaders On Competencies Of Teachers & Training Needs, Sailesh Sharma
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Government of Thailand recognizes the need of Human Resources Development of teaching professionals as a key to maintain standards of education at an internationally competitive level. Considering the large number of teachers currently in service whose expertise in new teaching and learning approaches will be critical in implementing the educational reform, it is surprising that very little work has been done in planning, developing and delivering training in new teaching and learning methods. The biggest impact of the teaching and learning reform rests with the teachers currently in the classrooms and yet little attention has been given to (a) developing …
Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway: The Student-Athlete?,
2010
University of Southern Mississippi
Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway: The Student-Athlete?, James Satterfield, Chris Croft, Michael Godfrey
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
In today’s world of higher education, intercollegiate athletics, and complex society there is much focus and attention placed on the student-athlete. Regardless of the region of the country, the level of the school or the specific sport, the student-athlete experiences a high level of public and private scrutiny, which is often negative. According to Watson (2006), the general perception of college student-athletes is that they are privileged, pampered, lazy, out-of-control, and primarily attend school with the sole purpose of participating in intercollegiate athletics. This stereotype is often held by people who do not fully understand the relationship between the student-athlete …
Teachers, Never Stop Learning Journal Article For Academic Leadership,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Teachers, Never Stop Learning Journal Article For Academic Leadership, Luanne Schnase
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Teachers, facilitators, and instructors must understand their students in order to affect learning. Understanding who learners are and how they develop cognitively, emotionally, and intellectually will help instructors create learning opportunities which will enhance student knowledge. The same is true when it is the teacher who becomes the student. Whether the readers of this article are teachers, administrators, or professional development providers, adults must understand how adults learn, and teachers should allow themselves the opportunity to remember what it is like to be a learner (Brookfield, 1995).
Home Learning Activities: A Feasible Practice For Increasing Parental Involvement,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Home Learning Activities: A Feasible Practice For Increasing Parental Involvement, Heather Bower, Joelle Powers, Laurie Graham
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Research has substantiated the importance of increased parental involvement in schools for improving student academic outcomes. Parental involvement in education has been found to be positively associated with child academic success across multiple populations and age groups (Gutman & McLoyd, 2000; Lareau, 2000; López, Scribner & Mahitivanichcha, 2001; Steinburg, Lamborn, Dornbusch, & Darling, 1992). Results suggest that when parents are actively involved in their child’s education, long lasting academic, social, and emotional benefits occur (Chavkin, 2006). For example, Hill and Craft (2003) found that increased parental involvement leads to early social competence, which predicts academic success. Similarly, parental involvement in …
Implications Of Collaboration In Education,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Implications Of Collaboration In Education, Stephanie Laymon Med
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
There are many examples of collaboration in education. Superintendents must collaborate with department heads, principals, teacher associations, and state agencies. Principals must collaborate with teachers, parents, student organizations, and local agencies. Teacher educators must collaborate within the University as well as with local education agencies and pre-service teachers. Special educators must collaborate with parents, agencies, regular education teachers, school psychologists, etc. While these examples in no way encompass the myriad forms of collaboration necessary in education, they bring clarity to the fact that no level of education is immune to collaboration.
Impact Of Variations In Distributed Leadership Frameworks On Implementing A Professional Development Initiative,
2010
Fort Hays State University
Impact Of Variations In Distributed Leadership Frameworks On Implementing A Professional Development Initiative, Jeffrey Pedersen, Stuart Yager, Robert Yager
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012)
Educators, principals, and teachers alike, are being challenged with higher demands and requirements in preparing our future generations for the 21st century. Professional development for teachers is a key focus in school transformation efforts. School transformation in today’s educational system is dependent, in part, by how well teachers work together with their principal and colleagues (Louis, Leithwood, Wahlstrom, & Anderson, 2010). Recent research has focused on the role of the school principal and other site-based leaders in the implementation of professional development initiatives (Pedersen, Yager, & Yager, 2010). Principals play a key role in supporting and encouraging teachers’ professional development …
