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Yadav, Amit; Ali, Jabir – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2016
Purpose: The study aims at analysing the influence of demographics factors on inclusion of agriculture in school curriculum. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was conducted in five villages of Rewari district in Haryana using a Mixed Methods Research Approach. After a qualitative discussion with the parents in groups, a personal interview…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Reedy, Kristen; Lacireno-Paquet, Natalie – WestEd, 2015
Implementation of multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) has grown rapidly in Kansas and is a key strategy for turning around low-performing schools in the state. MTSS is designed to improve outcomes for all students by instituting system-level change across the classroom, school, district, and state. Such systemic change is accomplished by…
Descriptors: Educational Change, School Turnaround, Program Implementation, Fidelity
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Maurino, Paula San Millan; Federman, Francine; Greenwald, Lorraine – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2008
The purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of instructors as they participate in an online classroom setting. It sought to find the purposes, goals, and objectives set by online instructors for the utilization of threaded discussions. The methodology employed was qualitative. A case study of a public two-year and four-year degree…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Focus Groups, Online Courses, Social Environment
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Hendershott, Anne; Wright, Sheila – Teaching Sociology, 1993
Describes the use of student focus groups to review and evaluate an interdisciplinary undergraduate program. Asserts that this technique reveals more significant information than using machine scorable tests. Concludes that the instructors' role is the most important factor in student attitudes toward a course. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Evaluation Methods