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Implementer Perceptions Of Washington State's Integrated Basic Education And Skills Training (I-Best) Program, Robert W. Fox

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Theses & Dissertations

Basic skills instruction has had poor success in equipping adults with the training needed in today's global economy. The educational leaders in Washington State realized the necessity of rapidly equipping adults with career skills and developed the Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) program to meet workforce needs. In 2004, Washington State piloted the I-BEST program in ten institutions, but it has since expanded to all 34 of the State's community colleges. I-BEST is an instructional method which provides basic skills support to ABE and ESL students while they receive career training. I-BEST uniquely pairs a basic skills instructor …

Designing And Developing Online Instruction For The Adult Learner : Learning Theories, Motivational Models, And E-Tivities, Krystal Grady

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this literature review is to describe how instructors can build interactive online courses that will enhance student learning, enjoyment, motivation, and success in an online distance education course. It is intended to be a resource for instructors to use when planning and preparing to teach an online course. This literature review should help instructors understand who adult learners are and what motivates them to succeed; why using an instructional design model will help save time, money, and increase the success of the course; and how to use the technology available in the online environment to build online …

Developing Personal Learning Networks Through Social Media As An Effective Learning Strategy Across Generational Demographics, John A. Engelhart

Graduate Research Papers

The changing world of technology and the increasing use of social media for learning are present among a multitude of identified generations. Adult learning and the approach to which learning is facilitated has changed greatly in recent years due to emerging technologies. This literature review presents evidence of each generation's learning style. The integration of social media into learning environments supports Personal Learning Networks for any age demographic. This review of literature is based on published literature including peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, and reputable websites. The reviewer found social media is not used equally among generational demographics. Social media's impact …

Sumbangan Nik Muhammad Salleh Wan Musa Dalam Pengajian Al-Qur'an : Kajian Terhadap Kitab Kuliah Pengajian Al-Qur'an., Fadhilah Adibah Ismail

Student Works (2010-2019)

Nik Muhammad Salleh Wan Musa was born in Kelantan. He was an outstanding scholar who initiated the movement of reformation in his hometown. He started this idea after he has finished his studied in Mecca and India. He came from a family of scholars, and was raised up with sufficient knowledge that led him to pursue his studies to a higher level abroad. As a result, he wrote a treatise entitled Kuliah Pengajian al-Qur’an, as an effort by him to expose to society regarding the exegesis of al-Qur’an. This research uses the methodology of library research and field research that …

Constructivism And Distance Education : Meeting The Needs Of Adult Learners In Distance Education, Kimberly D. Nicholson

Graduate Research Papers

This review addresses literature regarding how the implementation of constructivist principles in designing online learning environments can meet adults' needs. This literature review identifies the specific characteristics and concerns associated with distance learning environments. It also explores the usefulness of using constructivism as a means to meet the unique needs of adult learners in distance learning courses. Resources consist primarily of books and articles published from 1995 to the present, dealing with issues of constructivism, andragogy, and distance education.

The topics covered include constructivism, adult learners, and constructivist-based strategies integration with particular attention being paid to the problem-based learning model, …

Using Podcasts To Support Distance Education For Adult Learners, David Graw

Graduate Research Papers

Podcasting is one of several emerging Web 2.0 technologies that are becoming important to the future of distance education for adult learners. This investigation examines the influence of podcasting in support of distance education programming for adult students. An overview of student perspectives, instructional support systems, and technological trends is presented to readers interested in using podcasts to support adult learners enrolled in distance education programs.

The literature review provides information that will help readers understand the complexities of integrating podcast technology into adult distance education programs. This review of the literature concludes that an understanding of student perspectives, podcast …

Preparing Instructors Of Adult Learners To Address The Needs Of Minority Students, Travell Unique Brock

Graduate Research Papers

In predominately Caucasian educational systems, diversity in the classroom is becoming a fast-growing phenomenon. With this new phenomenon, adult instructors now have a new challenge of facilitating learning in an environment where the learners not only have different learning capabilities, but also language and cultural differences. The reviewer answers the following questions: what are the important considerations for instructors to prepare diverse adult learners for corporate work environments, higher education, and K-12 professional development? And what are the appropriate cultural specific media and literature resources to include in training?

The literature collected focused on resources related to teaching adult minority …

Effective E-Learning Environments For Adult Learners, Lois A. Lindell

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this literature review is to examine the types of instructional strategies that are appropriate and effective in e-learning environments for today's adult learners. To identify the best practices among instructional strategies in e-learning environments, three specific questions were addressed. These areas include: adult learning, instructional design and future developments in e-learning.

The literature reviewed highlights the importance of learner-centered instructional strategies that use authentic learning experiences, collaboration, and real-world problem solving applications. Continued research is called for to further refine and expand on the best instructional practices. Institutions engaged in distance education need to provide for training …

Evaluation Of An Adult Education Technology Program, Iwasan D. Kejawa

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Theses and Other Student Research

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the adult education technology program at a chartered alternative adult education center in Florida. The adult education center had a low rate of students passing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). This study examined the impact of the use of computer technology in an effort to improve student learning in mathematics, reading, and science. Computers at the institution were used by all students for tutorials to prepare them for the FCAT and to obtain a high school diploma. The research questions for this study were as follows: 1. Is the education technology …

Problems For Teacher Education For Primary Schools In Nigeria: Beyond Curriculum Design And Implementation, Olusegun Akinbote

Essays in Education

Primary education is the core of development and progress sin modern societies. However the quality of teachers who are to ensure the realization of the aspirations we hold for our children has fallen below expectations. This study therefore investigated the entry qualifications, the mode of entry into and the reasons why students enroll in Colleges of Education. The findings showed that majority of the student teachers are not ‘good materials’ for teacher education and that only a few of them really have the genuine desire to become teachers. Recommendations are made on how to improve on the quality of entrants …

The Social Construction Of Authorship: An Investigation Of Subjectivity And Rhetorical Authority In The College Writing Classroom, Johannah Rodgers

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

Although we use the term author on a daily basis to refer to certain individuals, bodies of work, and systems of ideas, as Michel Foucault and other critics have pointed out, attempting to answer the question “What is an Author?” is by no means a simple proposition. And, starting from the position that there is no single, or definitive answer to this complex question, this dissertation seeks to contribute to the ongoing discussion of the genealogy of authorship by investigating the ways in which conceptions of the author have informed models of the writing subject in the field of rhetoric …

Adult Learners : Who Are They, And What Do They Need To Succeed?, Antoinette Givens

Graduate Research Papers

The unique learning needs of adults are important. Adult education as identified by the literature is a change of knowledge, attitude, or skill of an individual that performs ,, social roles assigned to the adult population. This literature review addresses the question: (a) who is the adult learner? (b) What are the learning needs of adult learners? (c) What are effective strategies for teaching adult learners?

The adult learner is not fully understood without examining education, andragogy and pedagogy, instructional strategies, motivation, and barriers to learning in adults. This area of research is important to the development of effective adult …

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: November 18, 2005, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

Directors met in the Library Conference Room of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in Oklahoma City.

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: June 26, 2006, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

Directors met in the Conference Room of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in Oklahoma City.

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: March 24, 2006, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

Directors met in the Conference Room of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in Oklahoma City on March 24, 2006.

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: January 20, 2006, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

Directors met in the Library Conference Room of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in Oklahoma City.

Agenda Davinci Institute: July 15, 2005, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

Agenda of the meeting of The DaVinci Institute on July 15, 2005.

Summary Of Executive Committee Planning Retreat: June 17, 2005, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

Summary of Executive Committee Planning Retreat: June 17, 2005

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: May 20, 2005, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

A meeting of the Board of Directors was held Friday, April 15, 2005 in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Library Conference Room.

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: May 20, 2005, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

A meeting of the Board of Directors was held Friday, May 20, 2005 in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Library Conference Room.

Agenda Davinci Institute: April 15, 2005, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

genda of the meeting of The DaVinci Institute on April 15, 2005 at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: March 25, 2005, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

A meeting of the Board of Directors was held Friday, March 25, 2005 in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Library Conference Room.

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: February 18, 2005, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on February 18, 2005 at the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) in the Conference Room.

Agenda Executive Committee: January 21, 2005, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

Agenda of the meeting of the Executive Committee of The DaVinci Institute on January 21, 2005.

Minutes Board Of Directors: December 17, 2004, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

A meeting of the Board of Directors of The daVinci Institute (DVI) was held Friday, December 17, 2004, at the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education (OSRHE) library.

Minutes The Davinci Institute: November 19, 2004, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

Minutes of meeting the of The DaVinci Institute on November 19, 2004.

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: October 15, 2004, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

A meeting of the Board of Directors of The daVinci Institute was held Friday, October 15, 2004, at the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education (OSRHE) conference room.

Minutes Board Of Directors Meeting: September 17, 2004, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

The Board of Directors of The DaVinci Institute (DVI) met on Friday, September 17, 2004, at the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education (OSRHE) conference room.

Minutes Planning Meeting: August 18, 2004, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

On August 18, 2004, the Da Vinci Institute held a planning meeting of all individuals interested in furthering the new vision of the Institute and undertaking a leadership role in achieving that vision. Frank Merrick called the meeting to order at 1 :00 p.m. The meeting was at the Presbyterian Health Center Conference Center.

Agenda: Davinci Institute. July 8, 2004, The Davinci Institute

Minutes and Agendas

Agenda of the meeting of The DaVinci Institute on July 8, 2004 at the Presbyterian Health Conference Center.