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Showing 1 to 20 of 58 for “"adult learning theory"”.
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A qualitative instrumental case study investigating the interrelatedness of adult learning theory, targeted professional development, and the creation of professional learning communities during the implementation of an elementary school improvement model
… was to illustrate the interconnectedness of adult learning theory, targeted professional development, and the creation of professional learning communities (PLCs) during the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) at Southeast and Midtown Elementary …
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Professional development reform: a shift from traditional practices to a new paradigm
… development program delivery that incorporated adult learning theory and PLCs. The study included opportunities for collaboration, self-reflection, and empowerment of teachers, intended to improve attitudes and increase classroom quality. The research questions tested these outcomes along with …
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Frederick Jackson Turner: A Case Study of an American Historian's Relevance in the Field of Adult Education
… the time; including the importance of lifelong learning and the need to continually re-evaluate previously held beliefs. To Turner, a university professor's priority was to facilitate learning experiences that helped develop students into independent and competent critical thinkers. One way …
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Development of a Nurse Practitioner First Assistant Orientation Program
… orientation program was developed based on the adult learning theory as a conceptual framework combined with the AORN perioperative standards as a foundation. The cost of using an NP or physician assistant in the perioperative environment versus a physician and the effectiveness of a structured …
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Community College Trustee Orientation and Training Influence on Use of Best Practices
… on board use of best practices. The study used adult learning theory and involvement theory. Astin’s input-environment-outcome model was used as a conceptual framework with a blocked form of stepwise regression. The criterion variable was board use of best practices, created from a scale score …
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More than tolerance: development through dialogue on race and cultural differences : a guide to learning in facilitated small groups
… personal orientation to cultural differences on learning in small, facilitated dialogue circles formed to discuss issues of race and culture. A facilitator's guide has been developed based on research and theory that covers: a) intercultural communication, b) racial identity development, c) …
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Perceived learning needs for rehabilitation following spinal cord injury
… cord injured patients’ perceptions of their own learning needs in rehabilitation and rehabilitation nurses’ perceptions of the SCI patients’ learning needs. The study was a replication of Donlon’s (1983) study which assessed learning needs of SCI patients. Maslow’s (1943, 1970) theory of …
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A Change Plan For District Professional Learning And Teacher Collaboration In The Area Of Elementary English Language Arts Instruction
… district to create a plan for professional learning and teacher collaboration in the area of English Language Arts instruction. However, a backmapping approach could be used to plan professional learning in any subject area. Building on the judgments and recommendations from my program …
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Planning an employee Spanish training program at the community college level
… using a content analysis procedure. Research on adult learning theories, program planning theories and exemplary Spanish training programs complemented the quantitative and qualitative data collected.</p> <p>The study revealed that CCC employees had marginal knowledge of the language and culture …
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Assessing the Relationship Between Mandatory Faculty Development for Online Career College Instructors and Transformative Learning
<p>Online teaching and learning has become a primary focal point for higher education administrators. Institutions have focused their strategic plans to maximize opportunities to grow their campuses, through distance education. A consistent issue that has surfaced with distance education …
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How Principals Understanding Of Best Practices In Professional Development Impacts Teacher Pedagogy
… with teachers in order to improve teaching and learning. The single most important variable to student achievement is the quality of the teacher in the classroom ( Darling-Hammond, 2014). In order to ensure teacher quality, principals need to understand adult learning theory and professional …
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The Use of Team-Based Learning to Improve Unit Test Scores of Adult Learners in Introduction to Programming Courses in a Small Southwest Georgia University
… of the students in the course. Andragogy, the adult learning theory, was used as the theoretical framework for this study. The purpose of this quantitative causal-comparative study was to determine if differences existed in the numerical unit test scores between students who took introduction …
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The soil of transformation: grounding culturally responsive practices in a theory-driven coaching framework
… Culture Coaching Framework, an original, theory-driven model designed to bridge the gap between equity-based theory and practical application in educator professional development and instructional coaching. Grounded in adult learning theory, constructivist and cognitive learning theory, …
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Developing an Electronic Health Record Training Program for New Employees
… instructional design recommendations based on adult learning theory were identified. The budget for the project was $26,649 which included establishing a mobile classroom, certification training for the informatics RN, and educational materials. The potential and perceived value for improved …
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An Exploration Of Massachusetts Public Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions Of School-Based Professional Development For Implementing Response To Intervention
… The research was grounded in Knowles’ (1984) adult learning theory, which emphasizes the importance of learner-centered, problem-based, and immediately applicable professional learning for adults. A review of the literature revealed ongoing challenges in the effectiveness of PD to support RtI …
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A Little Birdy Told Me: Educators’ Experiences with Twitter as a Professional Learning Network
… experiences with using Twitter as a professional learning network. The context of this study is framed by the notion of ubiquitous learning woven into the underpinnings of social learning theory, adult learning theory and connectivism. Current traditional professional learning does not adequately …
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Outcomes of assistive technology services in a community based organization
… outcome measurement system that is grounded in theory and informed by the evidence. Several theoretical frameworks, including Model of Human Occupation (Kielhofner, 2009), the Person Environment Occupation model (Law, Cooper, Strong, Stewart, Rigby, & Letts, 1996), the Human, Activity, Assistive …
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Professional Development Needs of Secondary School Teachers in Teaching Economics: A Case of Schools in Vhembe District
… for the study. Using Reflective Practice Theory and Adult Learning Theory (Andragogy) as a framework, the researcher employed a qualitative and interpretive research approach. This involved conducting semi-structured, face-to-face interviews with 10 economics teachers and 2 departmental …
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Predictors of teacher use of technology
… and based on research findings related to adult learning theory. Other variables, such as participation in professional development, personal development, and teachers' current educational status may be topics for additional research.
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Leading Online Professional Development for Instructional Technology Coaches with Effective Design Elements
… frameworks were used to support the research: Adult Learning Theory with an emphasis on the Theory of Computer-based Instruction for Adults, and TPACK. The seven characteristics of effective professional development created by Darling-Hammond et al. (2017) provided a foundation on which design …
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