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Young, E. Beverly – ProQuest LLC, 2010
There are two dimensions of positioning: self-identity (reflexive) and, events and interaction between people (discursive). Positioning may become socially restrictive when disruptive discursive episodes have a negative impact on individual self-identity. An interpretive biographical study of 11 participants in a transitional residency (temporary…
Descriptors: Socialization, Social Cognition, Social Networks, Teaching Methods
Hector-Mason, Anestine; Shaewitz, Dahlia; Sherman, Renee; Brown, Delphinia; Salomon, Erika; Bauman, Emily; Mendieta, Yorkmit; Corley, Mary Ann – American Institutes for Research, 2009
On July 17, 2008 the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) awarded a contract to the American Institutes for Research (AIR) to assist OVAE in conducting a descriptive study of instructional and programmatic practices that support the transition of English language learners (TELL) from English as a second…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Adult Basic Education
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Johnsson, Mary C.; Hager, Paul – Journal of Workplace Learning, 2008
Purpose: This paper aims to examine the nature of learning discovered by recent graduates participating in a symphony orchestra-initiated development program that is designed to nurture them through the transition to becoming professional orchestral musicians. Design/methodology/approach: Using a qualitative case study approach, the authors…
Descriptors: Music Education, Musicians, Young Adults, Transitional Programs