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Meta-Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of Project-Based Learning Approach On Academic Achievement In Higher Education Worldwide, Ziyu Meng Jan 2023

Meta-Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of Project-Based Learning Approach On Academic Achievement In Higher Education Worldwide, Ziyu Meng

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This research study conducted a meta-analysis to integrate the studies that investigated the effectiveness of project-based learning on academic achievement based on a worldwide higher-education population. The researcher explored the variables that previous meta-analysis studies used to evaluate academic achievements, such as student grade point average (GPA), course grades, and test scores, to explore the use of these variables in project-based learning. There were 17 studies in total included in the meta-analysis evaluating the effect size of academic achievement, which was influenced in moderator variable by subject-matter areas, school location, hours of instruction, technology support, and group size. The researcher …


Exploring The Experiences Of Latina/Os In Graduate Health Science Programs: A Qualitative Study, Mijiza Malane Sanchez Jan 2014

Exploring The Experiences Of Latina/Os In Graduate Health Science Programs: A Qualitative Study, Mijiza Malane Sanchez

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This qualitative study conducted at a Northern California university explored how six Latino/a health science professionals navigated their academic trajectory. The six participants identify as Latino/a and shared their journeys to the health sciences. This study examined how participants utilized their community cultural wealth to navigate the complexities of campus climate during their pursuit of a graduate or professional degree in the health sciences. Research data included narratives from in-depth interviews with the six participants and a focus group.

The key findings of this study illustrate the profound significance of mentorship in the pursuit of health science careers. This study …


The Effects Of Three Concept Mapping Strategies On Seventh-Grade Students' Science Achievement At An Urban Middle School, Navdeep Dosanjh Jan 2011

The Effects Of Three Concept Mapping Strategies On Seventh-Grade Students' Science Achievement At An Urban Middle School, Navdeep Dosanjh

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Factors That Differentiate High-Achieving And Low-Achieving Language Minority Students Enrolled In A Middle-School Spanish Two-Way Immersion Program, Mary Howland Jan 2011

Factors That Differentiate High-Achieving And Low-Achieving Language Minority Students Enrolled In A Middle-School Spanish Two-Way Immersion Program, Mary Howland

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Beyond Nepantlã¡ : An Exploration Of Factors That Affect The Academic Success Of Chicano, Lilia Zabalza Chavez Jan 2011

Beyond Nepantlã¡ : An Exploration Of Factors That Affect The Academic Success Of Chicano, Lilia Zabalza Chavez

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Demystifying Success : Critical Reflections Of African-American California Community College Students About Factors Leading To Scholastic Success During The First Year, Robert Lee Snowden Jan 2009

Demystifying Success : Critical Reflections Of African-American California Community College Students About Factors Leading To Scholastic Success During The First Year, Robert Lee Snowden

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African American Males' Perceptions Of Factors That Contribute To High School Completion, Samantha Marilyn Rainer Jan 2009

African American Males' Perceptions Of Factors That Contribute To High School Completion, Samantha Marilyn Rainer

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A Comparative Study Of The Effect Of Collaborative Problem Solving In A Massively Multiplayer Online Game (Mmog) On Individual Achievement, Donna Harris Jan 2008

A Comparative Study Of The Effect Of Collaborative Problem Solving In A Massively Multiplayer Online Game (Mmog) On Individual Achievement, Donna Harris

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The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Academic Achievement In Elementary-School Children, Barbara A. Fatum Jan 2008

The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Academic Achievement In Elementary-School Children, Barbara A. Fatum

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The Relationship Among Working Memory, Mathematics Anxiety, And Mathematics Achievement In Developmental Mathematics Courses In Community College, Janet Marie Spybrook Jan 2008

The Relationship Among Working Memory, Mathematics Anxiety, And Mathematics Achievement In Developmental Mathematics Courses In Community College, Janet Marie Spybrook

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A Case Study : Academic Achievement In An After-School Tutoring Program With Black Middle School Youth, Errie Denan Bohanon Jan 2007

A Case Study : Academic Achievement In An After-School Tutoring Program With Black Middle School Youth, Errie Denan Bohanon

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Resiliency And Attribution Factors Associated With Racially And Ethnically Diverse Adolescents With Learning Disabilities, Karen Yvette Cruter Mcgee Jan 2007

Resiliency And Attribution Factors Associated With Racially And Ethnically Diverse Adolescents With Learning Disabilities, Karen Yvette Cruter Mcgee

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The Relationship Between The Organizational Culture Of A School And The Academic Achievement Of English Language Learners, Laura Bray Jan 2007

The Relationship Between The Organizational Culture Of A School And The Academic Achievement Of English Language Learners, Laura Bray

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A Retrospective Study Of The Impact Of A Writing Process Program On The Academic Achievement Os Second, Third, Fourth, And Fifth Grade Students, Myra Gamble Jan 2007

A Retrospective Study Of The Impact Of A Writing Process Program On The Academic Achievement Os Second, Third, Fourth, And Fifth Grade Students, Myra Gamble

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Fostering A Latino Academic Consciousness : 4th Grade Students' Experience In A College Preparatory Curriculum, Claudia Maria Canizales Jan 2007

Fostering A Latino Academic Consciousness : 4th Grade Students' Experience In A College Preparatory Curriculum, Claudia Maria Canizales

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Hear Our Voices : African American Parent And Student Perspectives For Promoting Academic Excellence In Elementary Schooling, Bweikia Foster Jan 2007

Hear Our Voices : African American Parent And Student Perspectives For Promoting Academic Excellence In Elementary Schooling, Bweikia Foster

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Touching The Spirit As A Motivating Factor For African American Students To Achieve Academic Excellence, E'Leva D.H. Gibson Jan 2007

Touching The Spirit As A Motivating Factor For African American Students To Achieve Academic Excellence, E'Leva D.H. Gibson

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