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Showing 1 to 20 of 59 for “"Skill building"”.
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The politics of skill building in a global age
National skills systems have historically imposed significant constraints on production strategies. This dissertation investigates the impact of the home economy skill base on firms' off-shoring and out-sourcing decisions, asking: how are globalization pressures mediated and shaped by politically …
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Investigating the perceptions to and effectiveness of an ally skill-building workshop
… moderators, and determinants of ally skill-building workshops, a new methodology in the diversity management field. A three-part longitudinal quasi-experimental research design measured levels of implicit person beliefs, color blind racial attitudes, modern sexist attitudes, and …
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Project Based Learning for Life Skill Building in 12th Grade Social Studies Classrooms: A Case Study
… contributes to the development of life skills for high school seniors in this advanced and globalized time, this research will investigate student experiences with PBL methods for helping them acquire skills along with a case study of a successful PBL program.</p> <p>The purpose of this …
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Student Perspectives on Interdisciplinary Skill Building, Equity and Empowerment through Arts Education and Technology During a Pandemic
… supporting students of all backgrounds, language skills, and learning levels toward access and development of acumen for learning in all subjects and disciplines. This research is situated in a theoretical framework encompassing theories of learning styles (Dunn, 2000), art education and equity …
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Tractor-trailer Simulation And The Assessment Of Training Scenarios For City-driving: Skill Building In The Area Of Left And Right Turns
… training scenario was found to increase skills in the area of turning when compared with a simulated off-track training scenario. To answer this question, two groups of ten participants (5 women and 5 men) were tested using three scripted scenarios focusing on left and right turns. The …
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Implementation of a Research-Based Lab Module in a High School Chemistry Curriculum: A Study of Classroom Dynamics
… settings. This module consisted of four phases: Skill Building, Experimental Design, Independent Research, and Results and Poster Presentation. Classroom dynamics were studied by considering the students' and teachers' perceptions of their experiences during the completion of the module and by …
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A Faith-Based Primary Diabetes Prevention Intervention for At-Risk Puerto Rican Adults: A Feasibility Study
… a diabetes health threat message and dietary skill building exercises that incorporated spirituality and relevant faith practices, and were culturally-tailored for Puerto Ricans. A pretest-posttest, concurrent mixed methods design was used to test the impact and evaluate feasibility of a …
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Community college orientation options for adults: an assessment of perceived relevance
… forms of orientation were information-giving/ skill-building courses which emphasized school related information and student related skills and personal growth courses which emphasized self-confidence and self-determination building and emotional/ psychological adjustment to the role of …
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Rethinking Thinking About Thinking: Against a Pedagogical Imperative to Cultivate Metacognitive Skills
… practices that cultivate students’ metacognitive skills.</em></p> <p><em></em>In this dissertation, I counter that education research does not impose such a mandate upon instructors. We lack sufficient and reliable evidence from studies that use the appropriate research design to validate the …
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Physical Education and Self-Esteem: The Effect of Cooperative Groups in Fourth and Fifth Grade Physical Education Classes
… also participated in two weeks of cooperative skill-building activities. Students completed surveys in which self-esteem, cooperation, competition, and carry over to non-physical education activities were measured. Results indicated that cooperative physical education activities improved …
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The influence of leadership development approaches on social capital: A mixed methods study
… understanding, feedback, personal growth, and skill building – on networking ability and the following dimensions of social capital: (a) groups and networks, (b) trust and solidarity, and (c) cooperation and political action. Quantitative data were collected using a cross-sectional, web-based …
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Case study of perceived positive youth development inputs and outcomes in 4-H dog programs as identified by 4-H members, parents, leaders and agents
… one state as case studies. Inputs included skill-building, meaningful leadership, and long-term relationships with caring adults. Outcomes included the 5 C's: caring, character, confidence, connection and competence. Three counties (cases) were identified, and participants were interviewed …
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Intercultural Communication: Pre-Departure Orientation for Study Abroad Students
… start the process of intercultural communication skills building prior to a student’s departure. After exploring the literature about cross-cultural communication, identity formation and cultural humility, this project provides educators with an intercultural communication skill building …
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Harnessing Technology: Art Therapy as Early Intervention in School-Based Counseling for Latino Adolescents with Low SES
… Therapy approach, which provides strategies for skill building, social skills, coping mechanisms and problem solving. The goal of this program is to foster an interest in participating in therapy via a combination of Art Therapy with digital technology. The interventions of this program seek to …
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The Meaning of the Virtual YMCA After School Program for Former Participants: An Exploratory Study
… impacts of participation in a preventative, skill-building after school program for former participants. Using an exploratory case study approach, interviews were conducted with six previous participants of the Virtual YMCA and a former school principal. Reconstructed narratives and analyzed …
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Independent Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Peer Support Training Program
… in the delivery of services including skill building, connection to resources, and goal setting. Peer support is recognized in mental health and substance-use communities, but remains a novel practice within the IDD community. This capstone project aimed to design and implement a peer …
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Useable space
… systems rather than tectonic and social skill building becomes an additional obstacle to dialogical self-expression and cultural development. The indeterminacy of this hypothesis lead to a series of participatory design proposals with the intent to impact the community context of the …
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“Just Like the Library”: Exploring the experiences of former library student assistants' post-graduation careers and perceptions of job preparedness as impacted by library work
… development (PD) program that emphasizes skill building, professional experiences, and career competencies. This thesis uses interviews from seven former student employees to determine what students retain from the program a year after graduation, to explore their feelings on early career …
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