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L. Van den Broeck; U. Beagon; S. Craps; K. Coppens; J. Hanssens; G. Langie – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and labour markets, the imperative for lifelong learning (LLL) for professional engineers has become evident. The need for interventions to equip higher education students with LLL competencies is crucial for their sustainable careers. This systematic review explores interventions in higher education…
Descriptors: Lifelong Learning, Research Reports, Engineering, Engineering Education
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Beltran, Susanny J.; Miller, Vivian J. – Journal of Social Work Education, 2020
Interprofessional collaborations in the United States, have emerged as a means to improve health care outcomes and reduce costs. Such collaborations may be especially beneficial in the field of gerontology, given widespread chronic conditions and high health care utilization rates among this population. Currently, there is a shortage of graduates…
Descriptors: Social Work, Counselor Training, Nursing Education, Health Services
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Macvean, Michelle; Shlonsky, Aron; Mildon, Robyn; Devine, Ben – Research on Social Work Practice, 2017
Objectives: To scope evaluations of Indigenous parenting programs designed to improve child psychosocial outcomes. Methods: Electronic databases, gray literature, Indigenous websites and journals, and reference lists were searched. The search was restricted to high-income countries with a history of colonialism. Results: Sixteen studies describing…
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Psychological Patterns, Mental Health, Child Rearing
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Nevill, Rose E.; Lecavalier, Luc; Stratis, Elizabeth A. – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2018
A number of studies of parent-mediated interventions in autism spectrum disorder have been published in the last 15 years. We reviewed 19 randomized clinical trials of parent-mediated interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 1 and 6 years and conducted a meta-analysis on their efficacy. Meta-analysis outcomes…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Intervention, Autism, Randomized Controlled Trials
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Bryant, Brian R.; Bryant, Diane Pedrotty; Shih, Minyi; Seok, Soohwha – Exceptionality, 2010
Thirty-one research articles were examined to investigate the empirical evidence supporting the use of assistive technology as a type of support for people with intellectual disability in relation to the seven domains of support provision identified in the Supports Intensity Scale. Results indicated that assistive technology devices can be a…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Literature Reviews
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Pinto, Maria; Cordon, Jose Antonio; Diaz, Raquel Gomez – Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2010
Over the last three decades, promotion of information literacy has become one of the main goals of librarians and academics. As the emergence of information technologies has raised new challenges and roles for users, information literacy has shifted from the concept of simple training to the provision of the skills and competencies that are…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Statistical Analysis, Information Literacy, Vocabulary
Trivette, Carol M.; Dunst, Carl J.; Hamby, Deborah W.; O'Herin, Chainey E. – Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute, 2009
The effectiveness of four adult learning methods (accelerated learning, coaching, guided design, and just-in-time training) constituted the focus of this research synthesis. Findings reported in "How People Learn" (Bransford et al., 2000) were used to operationally define six adult learning method characteristics, and to code and analyze…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Education, Coding, Teaching Methods
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Harrison, Judith; Thompson, Bruce; Vannest, Kimberly J. – Review of Educational Research, 2009
This article reviews the literature on interventions targeting the academic performance of students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and does so within the context of the statistical significance testing controversy. Both the arguments for and against null hypothesis statistical significance tests are reviewed. Recent standards…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Academic Achievement, Statistical Significance, Effect Size
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Moos, Daniel C.; Azevedo, Roger – Review of Educational Research, 2009
Although computer-based learning environments (CBLEs) are becoming more prevalent in the classroom, empirical research has demonstrated that some students have difficulty learning with these environments. The motivation construct of computer-self efficacy plays an integral role in learning with CBLEs. This literature review synthesizes research…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Self Efficacy, Learning Processes, Literature Reviews
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Cullen, John; Turnbull, Sharon – Human Resource Development Review, 2005
An appraisal of recent reviews of the literature on management development demonstrates the existence of a number of perspectives on the topic, and this lack of a uniform approach has contributed to confusion about the subject. This article examines a series of recent and existing literature reviews on the topic of management development. It…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Management Development, Meta Analysis, Synthesis