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Junmin Li; Johannes K. Schmees; Hui Tang; Dietmar Frommberger – International Journal of Training Research, 2024
Vocational education and training (VET) and higher education serve different purposes and pursue different logics. However, in view of the increase of qualification requirements for skilled workers, many education systems are responding by linking VET to higher education. Therefore, the borders between VET and higher education have developed in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Vocational Education, Postsecondary Education, Higher Education
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Liang, Eva; Peters, Lacey Elizabeth; Akaba, Sanae; Lomidze, Ana; Graves, Sherryl Browne – Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 2022
This study examined parents' perspectives on children's learning in Pre-K, their expectations for Pre-K, and how to prepare their child(ren) for kindergarten. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 22 ethnically diverse parents from 8 schools in New York City. This paper presents a thematic analysis of these interviews. Findings…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Parent Attitudes, Learning
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Rocha, Ana Cristina; Silva, Márcia; Duarte, Cidália – Sex Education: Sexuality, Society and Learning, 2022
Despite growing interest in the effectiveness of sexuality education, only a single systematic review regarding its evaluation has been conducted. This review aimed to systematically analyse studies that include the evaluation of sexuality education for adolescents using the Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) model, and summarise evidence…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Program Evaluation, Adolescents, Cultural Differences
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Huang, Xuefei; Ball, Roger; Wang, Wei – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2021
Industrial design (ID) undergraduate education in China is seen as a new rapidly growing discipline over the past 40 years. China's ID education is not well known in the West due to several barriers: language, the Great Firewall of China which blocks out most of the Western websites and a 12-h time difference. All Chinese ID curriculum and program…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Industry, Design, Undergraduate Study
Madan Singh Deupa – Online Submission, 2021
Universities with faculties of education run programmes to produce competent, trained, qualified and professional teachers for the quality education in the country. Taking this case into consideration, this study examined the curriculum of teacher education of four universities from Nepal and India in relation to objectives, contents,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Education Programs, Curriculum, Cultural Differences
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Jordan Timmons; Jodi Dworkin – Journal of Human Sciences & Extension, 2020
In recent years, the ethnic and cultural diversity of the U.S. has increased as large numbers of immigrants and refugees have resettled here. Many of the recent immigrants and refugees have arrived from African countries, and human scientists and Extension professionals must be prepared to engage with the families. To inform the work of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Immigrants, Ethnic Diversity, Family Involvement
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Barnes, Roslyn – International Journal of Christianity & Education, 2021
The study reported here sought to gain insight into the experience of transition into teaching in an international Christian school that could inform the development of a pre-field orientation (PFO) programme for Australian Christian teachers. The experiences of five American teachers who had participated in a pre-field orientation programme was…
Descriptors: Christianity, Foreign Countries, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Orientation
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Karakas, Ali; Yavuz, Ergul – Online Submission, 2018
This paper reports on findings from a comparative study that attempted to identify the differences and similarities between the English language teacher education programs employed in Turkey and Malaysia. Employing a qualitative case study research design, document analysis was used to compare the programs in terms of several points. To this end,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cultural Differences, Language Teachers, Teacher Education Programs
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Moore, Kathleen; Bradley, Lucy K. – Journal of Extension, 2015
Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGVs) are recruited and trained to answer questions and diagnose gardening problems for the public. Most states have developed an EMGV Manual for use in the initial training. Thirty-two EMGV Training manuals from across the United States were reviewed for form and content. While many of the manuals have…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Gardening, Volunteers, Guides
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Salpykova, Indira M.; Politaeva, Tatyana I. – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
The relevance of the researched problem is caused by the fact, that in modern social circumstances the special attention is given to the formation of a modern highly qualified music teacher, who should be prepared to implement his professional activity in a multicultural society, be able to treat the representatives of various social groups, their…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Music Education, Competency Based Teacher Education
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Barratt-Pugh, Caroline; Anderson, Karen; North, Sue – Australian Library Journal, 2013
Libraries across Australia are becoming increasingly involved in the development and implementation of family literacy programs, placing librarians at the centre of this initiative. "Better Beginnings" is a family literacy program developed by the State Library of Western Australian and delivered throughout the state. The program…
Descriptors: Family Literacy, Family Programs, Librarian Attitudes, Librarians
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Svensson, Lennart; Wihlborg, Monne – Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education and Educational Planning, 2010
Internationalisation of higher education is a strategic theme in current research on higher education and policy debate. Both at national and institutional levels, in many countries, internationalisation is stated to be an educational goal. However, the dominant discourse on internationalisation of higher education in research and research-based…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Curriculum Research, Educational Objectives
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Larner, John F. – English Journal, 1986
Describes problems teaching English to mixed classes of native English speakers and nonnative speakers. Discusses problems in vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and usage, as well as problems involving the concept of bilingual education and cultural differences in the knowledge and expected roles of students. (EL)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Cultural Differences, Cultural Interrelationships, English (Second Language)
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Diehm, Isabell – Zeitschrift fur Padagogik, 2000
States that the debate on intercultural pedagogics has centered on the clarification of the concept of culture. Provides two examples taken from the intercultural educational practice illustrating that intercultural pedagogics leads to dilemmas and paradoxes. (CMK)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Culture, Educational Practices, Educational Theories
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Jaimes, Annette M. – Wicazo Sa Review, 1985
American Indian Studies (AIS) faces many problems in its attempt to emerge as an academic discipline, but several activities, individuals, and concepts offer possible solutions. AIS is a conceptually rudderless discipline, isolated both within the academic environment and from its cultural roots, and functioning as career ladder for those who wish…
Descriptors: Academic Education, American Indian Studies, American Indians, College Curriculum
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