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Design Principles for Transforming Making Programs into Online Settings at Public Libraries
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Kim, Soo Hyeon; Choi, Gi Woong; Jung, Yong Ju – Information and Learning Sciences, 2020
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate design principles for transforming existing making communities of practice within public libraries into online knowledge-building communities to support youths, families with young children and adult members' making and tinkering during COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach: Building upon C4P and connected…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Technology Integration, Computer Mediated Communication
Beginning Teachers: Sink or Swim?
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Varah, Leonard J.; And Others – Journal of Teacher Education, 1986
This article briefly reviews literature on beginning teachers and the need for induction programs. An existing teacher induction program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is described, and results of a study of the program's effectiveness is presented. (MT)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Objectives, Program Design, Program Effectiveness
Resistance Training: Exercise Prescription (Part 4 of 4).
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Kraemer, William J.; Fleck, Steven J. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
Resistance training as an exercise prescription is discussed and a program design process is outlined. The importance of preliminary assessments; defining goals and expectations; and evaluating individual needs and goals are discussed. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Athletes, Exercise, Individualized Programs, Objectives
A Model for Staff Development in Student Affairs.
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Grace-Odeleye, Beverlyn – New Directions for Student Services, 1998
Provides a historical and current overview of staff-development program models in higher education. Traces the establishment of the Ball State University division of student affairs staff-development program as a model in staff-development design and functional-program services. Discusses methods of evaluation, issues, and trends. Provides…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Objectives, Program Design, Program Evaluation
State of the Art--There Are Programs Available.
Gemar, Robert A. – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1979
The author interviewed key personnel at six administrator development centers in California about their programs' goals, admission methods, benefits, and problems. Results are generalized and implications discussed. (SJL)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Continuing Education Centers, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education
Two-Generation Programs: Design, Cost, and Short-Term Effectiveness.
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St. Pierre, Robert G.; And Others – Future of Children, 1995
Describes two-generation programs and how they differ from earlier single-focus approaches to serve children and families. Results from six programs are reviewed and indicate mixed and modest success in promoting the development of children and improving the parenting skills and economic self-sufficiency of parents. Recommendations are presented…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Child Development, Child Rearing, Comparative Analysis
Job Training Partnership Act: An Analysis.
Capitol Publications, Inc., Arlington, VA. – 1982
The Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), a bill designed to replace the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), enlarges the role of state governments and private industry in federal job training programs, imposes sanctions based on performance standards, limits stipends and supportive services, creates a new program of retraining for…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Business, Comparative Analysis, Cooperative Programs