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Showing 1 to 20 of 37 for “"Students' expectations"”.
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A Comparative Study of International and American Study Abroad Students' Expectations and Experiences with Host Countries.
… study of international and American study abroad students' experiences and expectations with the host countries. The rationale for this study was to acquire a deeper understanding of different experiences of students who study abroad and to understand whether their expectations of the host country …
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The online student experience: An exploration of first-year university students’ expectations, experiences and outcomes of online education
… as representing university courses that require students to interact with instructors and course materials via the internet, with no expectation of attending a university campus. A broad student-centred perspective is notably lacking from the OE literature, with limited consideration of students’ …
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An Exploratory Study of Students' Expectations of Different Academic Programs: English language-related programs as a case study
… study aimed at investigating the differences in expectations between students with respect to their chosen programs between two English degree programs (Arts and Education). Eight research questions were formulated to pursue the purpose of this study. 351 students of English from the College of …
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English opens doors...for whom?: an ethnography exploring the tensions between English language policy creation, implementation and students' expectations
… I analyze the discourses used by teachers and students at a technical- professional school in Chile, as they make sense of English and English language policy. Part of this analysis recognizes the language ideologies being indexed by these social actors, which speak to how we form our beliefs …
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An examination of student perceptions of knowledge transfer in the first-year composition experience
… questions, this mixed methods study examined students’ perceptions of their ability to transfer skills learned in the first-year composition (FYC) course to the writing required in their reported majors, in other college courses, and in their vocations. In the quantitative portion of the …
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Evaluation of interior designers' and interior design students' perceptions of CAD (computer aided design)
… evaluate interior designers' and interior design students' perceptions about CAD (computer aided design) in interior design. Survey method was used to collect data about demographics, perceptions regarding CAD use, difficulties with its use, and expectations of CAD in near future. Descriptive …
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Expectations and experiences in a modern physics laboratory course
<p>This study examines students’ expectations for and experiences within a modern physics laboratory course. The course instructor and several students were interviewed using a semi-structured protocol at the beginning (pre) and end (post) of the semester. Interviews were video-recorded, then …
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Examining the Determinants of the Use of Mobile Technologies for Academic Purposes by Instructors and Students in Higher Education in Saudi Arabia
… systems depends on how they are viewed by students and lecturers. This research aimed to identify the determinants of the use of mobile learning in a higher education context in Saudi Arabia by exploring user perspectives on the use of mobile technologies (including mobile social …
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Empathy-based stories of bullying at boarding school : students' perceptions and expectations
… capturing emotions and situations. There were 20 students were engaged as the primary source. Along with observations and interviews, three inquiries delved into bullying dynamics, students' expectations, and the method's effectiveness. The findings show boarding school bullying is more …
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Dropouts and stopouts--how one community college has served them
… selected sample of former community college students who had.withdrawn prior to obtaining a degree showed that 86 percent were satisfied with the programs and services of the community college, 46 percent had completed their objectives before withdrawing, 44 percent had both completed their …
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A case study of student participation in discussion in an online higher education course
… online participation on discussion tasks by students. The research also explored the relationship between online participation and academic performance, and the teacher's role in designing the tasks and providing support for students. Ninety-five paramedic students were participants in this …
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Expecting Success: Factors Influencing Ninth Graders' Science Self-Efficacy
<p>What factors influence ninth grade students’ expectations for success in science? Using social cognitive theory and bioecological systems theory as theoretical frameworks, this dissertation employs data from the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09) to examine the relative impact of …
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Students academic expectations and experience during the first year of their undergraduate nursing programme
The thesis examines why first year nursing students leave their programme of study and the factors that influence whether they stay or leave. A descriptive, exploratory study design was undertaken using two survey instruments, the College Students Expectations Questionnaire and the College Student …
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Motives, expectations and preparedness for higher education: a study of Education Development Unit (EDU) students at UCT
This study aims to identify the motives, expectations, and preparedness of first-year accounting students on the Education Development Unit (EDU) programme at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. Understanding these factors is crucial for enhancing the success and transition of black …
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Measuring the service quality factors of perspective international students to improve their satisfaction and loyalty towards University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
… of education are of compelling interest to students, academic staff, policymakers and higher education researchers internationally. Students’ expectations can influence levels of student satisfaction before their study and their pre-conceived beliefs regarding the value of their education. …
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The Rise of For-Profit Education Alternatives in Central Texas: A Comparative Study of Satisfaction Between Competing Programs Using the Student Satisfaction Inventory<sup>TM</sup>
… approaches and quality measures to retain students. Measuring student satisfaction is one method for determining service quality, and can provide valuable insight into the students' expectations and perceived service quality. The recent introduction of an FPEI's audio production program in …
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On the Outside Looking In: A Qualitative Study of Southern Appalachian First-Generation Students' Perceptions of Higher Education.
… Southern Appalachian, first-generation students' expectations of higher education. Research indicates that many first-generation students drop out of college after only 1 semester; however, little research exists concerning the expectations and experiences of first-generation college …
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A qualitative study of college success for students with experience in foster care in Pennsylvania
Students who have experiences in the foster care system, group homes, or kinship care graduate college at a significantly lower rate than their peers. Most research indicates that no more than four percent of students with experience in the foster care system, who will be represented in this …
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Relationships Among Expectations of Reentry Problems of International Students Living in On-Campus Apartments and Off-Campus Housing at Andrews University and Selected Student Characteristics
… but no previous study exists that examines expectations of reentry problems among international students. Consequently, neither has there been data collected on important demographic variables influencing the sojourn experience of this group, nor does there exist information about …
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An investigation of students' experiences of student-supervisor relationships at postgraduate level
… the supervisory experiences of 20 PhD students in a single department at the University of Cape Town. This was a case study to establish the prevailing models of supervision, students' expectations, and factors considered important for successful completion of their degree. To provide a …
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