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Faculty In Print-- Balance Wheels: College Presidents In The Crucible Of The 1960s And The Contests Of Today, Stephen J. Nelson
Faculty In Print-- Balance Wheels: College Presidents In The Crucible Of The 1960s And The Contests Of Today, Stephen J. Nelson
Bridgewater Review
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The Impact Of Service: Cultural Understanding And International Service-Learning With Bridgewater State University, Nikki Sauber
The Impact Of Service: Cultural Understanding And International Service-Learning With Bridgewater State University, Nikki Sauber
Undergraduate Review
This mixed-method study examined the impact that international community service experiences have had on college students’ academic learning, cultural understanding, global interest, and sense of global citizenship after studying abroad through programs hosted by Bridgewater State University (BSU). Survey questionnaires were distributed to 427 BSU students who participated in university-sponsored international travel in the past 3 years. A total of 80 students returned completed surveys, and 10 respondents volunteered to participate in face-to-face interviews to elaborate on their experience abroad. Survey results show that 63% of respondents did not have a service component in their travel program, and 74% of …
Predictors Of Chinese College Students’ Attitudes Toward Older Adults, Deana Andrade
Predictors Of Chinese College Students’ Attitudes Toward Older Adults, Deana Andrade
Undergraduate Review
Historically, filial piety has been a fundamental tenet in Chinese culture. Respecting older adults was expected in society and is an important principle of China’s filial piety responsibility within its culture. However, demographic transformation and economic and social changes in rapidly modernizing societies challenge traditional values. Very little empirical research has examined the factors which influence the attitudes toward older adults among Chinese college students. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that predict attitudes of Chinese college students toward the aging population.
Writing With An English As A Second Language (Esl) Student, Sara Mulcahy
Writing With An English As A Second Language (Esl) Student, Sara Mulcahy
Undergraduate Review
This paper explores the pedagogies and practices of teaching writing to English-as-a-second-language (ESL) students. With growing numbers of ESL students entering colleges and universities, it is important to be aware of the challenges facing ESL students. Equally important is awareness of what methodologies and practices work best when assisting ESL students with their writing. This paper serves as a final report for a service learning project that consisted of one-on-one workshops with a Japanese ESL student. This final report draws on various secondary sources and primary research in order to explore the writing development of this particular ESL student. It …