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Competency Based Education: Best Practices And Implementation Strategies For Institutions Of Higher Education, Sara Kellogg
Competency Based Education: Best Practices And Implementation Strategies For Institutions Of Higher Education, Sara Kellogg
Doctorate in Education
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the landscape of Competency-Based Education in institutions of higher education, and how these institutions have successfully implemented a new model into their existing structures. Interviews were conducted to explore the rationale, implementation strategies, and challenges at institutions involved in Competency-Based Education. Interviews were conducted with ten professionals who held positions in administrative roles, faculty roles, and sometimes both roles simultaneously. A thorough research of the literature was conducted, and there was found to be a lack of consensus of best practices and implementation strategies for institutions. Best practices at the institutions …
Percieved Barriers To Developing A Successful School-Based Mental Health Program, Danielle C. Peterson
Percieved Barriers To Developing A Successful School-Based Mental Health Program, Danielle C. Peterson
Doctorate in Education
For students to be successful in school, all their needs must be met. Mental and emotional well-being are core conditions for overall health necessary to lead a happy and productive life, to form healthy relationships, and to successfully adjust to change and overcome difficulties (Burton, Pavord, & Williams, 2014; Minnesota Department of Health, 2002). School-based mental health (SBMH) is one method for schools to make a positive change on the mental health status of children. The prevalence of mental health disorders in youth is increasing at an alarming rate. One in five students in America’s public schools have significant mental …