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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"out-of-class experiences"”.
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A Study of the Out-Of-Class Experiences of Saint Mary's College Students Studying in Maynooth, Ireland
<p><em>Problem Statement. </em> The purpose of this study is to describe the out-of-class experiences of 21 students who studied in the Saint Mary's College Ireland Program in Maynooth, Ireland, during the 1998-1999 academic year. It examines (1) how the program orientation influenced students' …
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The in-class and out-of-class experiences of African American undergraduates at a predominantly white midwestern university : a phenomenological investigation
The purpose of this phenomenological research study was to investigate the in-class and out-of-class experiences of undergraduate African American traditional-aged college students who were on a "success" path at a predominantly White campus in the Midwestern USA. It provided the opportunity for …
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All in a Day's Work: Women Engineering Students' Professional Development in a Living-Learning Community
The engineering profession requires engineers who have not only deep technical knowledge but also broad professional competencies necessary to address complex challenges that impact individuals and communities. While engineering students often develop necessary technical competencies during their …
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Career development outcomes of college student involvement in out- of-class activities: a liberal arts and sciences alumni follow-up study
… that the exploration process, an important stage of early adulthood, is facilitated by meaningful involvement in a variety of activities. This theoretical tenet is widely accepted, yet little empirical evidence exists to demonstrate the extent to which exploratory behaviors, as exhibited in …
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Relevance of science education in Zimbabwe from the perspective of secondary school children - the voice of the learner about science and technology in a developing country
In all countries, regardless of culture and level of development, science and technology(S&T) are seen as key areas for further material development and welfare. A certain proportion of the population needs to develop S&T-related skills and competences at a high level. But also for the majority, …
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Employment Preparedness Through the Collegiate Experience
… a college degree is more than the culmination of an educational experience today; studies indicate that two-thirds of jobs require a postsecondary education or specialized training beyond high school. College graduates expect their studies to provide the necessary training to enable them to be …
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Transformation within College Students Participating in a Cultural Awareness Program: Perceptions of Becoming Culturally Competent
… People who are culturally competent are aware of their own cultural background and the backgrounds of groups that are different. These individuals understand and appreciate a variety of cultures. Much of the research on cultural competence has focused on practitioners or graduate students in …