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Considerations Regarding The Future Of Andragogy, John A. Henschke Edd Jan 2011

Considerations Regarding The Future Of Andragogy, John A. Henschke Edd

Adult Education Faculty Works

Andragogy has a long and rich history that has shaped understanding of adult learning and continues to be a strong force in guiding the way adults learn. While adult educators in the U.S. are familiar with andragogy through the work of Dr. Malcolm Knowles, the theory of andragogy reaches a worldwide audience of practitioners striving to improve learning through its respectful and engaging method focused on the learner.

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A Capsule Of The International History And Philosophy Of Andragogy To 2010, John A. Henschke Edd Jan 2010

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 …

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Assessing Technology Literacy: The Case For An Authentic, Project-Based Learning Approach, Jonathan D. Becker, Cherise A. Hodge, Mary W. Sepelyak Jan 2010

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.

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Perceptions Of Academic Administrators Towards Quality Indicators In Internet Based Distance Education, Jack D. Dilbeck May 2008

Perceptions Of Academic Administrators Towards Quality Indicators In Internet Based Distance Education, Jack D. Dilbeck

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in perceptions among executive and unit level academic administrators in two-year colleges in relation to the importance and the presence of indicators of quality in Internet-based distance courses. Indicators of quality included institutional support, course development, teaching and learning, course structure, student support, faculty support, and evaluation and assessment. Two-year colleges have historically been the most under funded institutions of higher education that have found themselves relying more heavily on the use of distance education to meet the needs of their students. Email invitations to participate in the web-based study …

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Evaluation Of An Adult Education Technology Program, Iwasan D. Kejawa Oct 2007

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 …

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From The Co-Editors Jan 2007

From The Co-Editors

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

No abstract provided.

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How Teacher Attitudes And Administrator Behaviors Affect Levels Of Technology Integration In The Classroom, Sheri Leigh Bradshaw May 2006

How Teacher Attitudes And Administrator Behaviors Affect Levels Of Technology Integration In The Classroom, Sheri Leigh Bradshaw

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Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to evaluate how well teachers’ attitudes predict levels of technology integration into the classroom. This study also investigated whether perceived support from the administrator as the instructional leader was related to teachers’ levels of technology integration into the classroom. The population for this study included identified school districts in rural North Georgia. Utilizing the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) for the 2002-2003 school year, the researcher identified 5 peer districts: Franklin County, Gilmer County, Stephens County, Union County, and White County. All middle and high school teachers within a district were invited to …

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Digital Equity In Education: A Multilevel Examination Of Differences In And Relationships Between Computer Access, Computer Use And State-Level Technology Policies, Jonathan D. Becker Jan 2006

Digital Equity In Education: A Multilevel Examination Of Differences In And Relationships Between Computer Access, Computer Use And State-Level Technology Policies, Jonathan D. Becker

Educational Leadership Publications

Using data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) state assessment and a survey of state-level technology policies, this study examined digital equity in education as a multilevel organizational phenomenon with data from 70,382 students in 3,479 schools and 40 states. Students in rural schools or schools with higher percentages of African American students were likely to have less access to computers. With respect to computer use, girls and students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch were more likely to use computers more frequently when computers are available in the classroom. With respect to relationships between computer access and …

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Attitudes And Beliefs Of Faculties And Administrators In The Ivy Tech State College System On The Deployment Of Technology-Mediated, Interactive Distance Education, Mark A. Keen May 2001

Attitudes And Beliefs Of Faculties And Administrators In The Ivy Tech State College System On The Deployment Of Technology-Mediated, Interactive Distance Education, Mark A. Keen

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to (a) examine Ivy Tech State College (ITSC) faculty members' and administrators' attitudes and beliefs about technology-mediated, interactive distance education (TIDE) and their. experiences and willingness to deploy it; (b) investigate how those experiences, and attitudes and beliefs affect faculties' perceived willingness to be involved in the deployment of TIDE; and (c) discover differences between the two groups in attitudes and beliefs, experience, and willingness to deploy TIDE. The results of the six research questions in this study support the conclusion that distance education is, and will continue to be, an increasing important aspect …

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Getting Ready For Kindergarten: A Film Designed To Be Shown At An Orientation Meeting For Parents Of Kindergarten Children, Mary Jane Koontz Aug 1964

Getting Ready For Kindergarten: A Film Designed To Be Shown At An Orientation Meeting For Parents Of Kindergarten Children, Mary Jane Koontz

All Master's Theses

The production of a film which would offer several advantages over past procedures of orienting and informing parents of kindergarten children is proposed.

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