This article examines the challenges in quality assurance in higher education in the context of Bangladesh through the lens of "managerial leadership." It focuses on unveiling the issues in management and leadership that affect quality performance at program level. The public universities of Bangladesh have remained outside any…

In the ever-growing discussion of how to build and support honors programs that reflect the diverse communities our institutions serve, the recruitment of transfer students has only recently been identified as a key avenue to enacting more equitable programs. Reflecting on four years of recruiting, enrolling, and graduating transfer students in…

This study examines the factors that shape calling orientations within the Indian context. Based on the narratives of 72 junior doctors and medical interns, it is found that participants identify with harbouring a calling both prior and subsequent to occupational entry. Although factors such as self-recognition of talent and sensemaking of work as…

The topic of silence and "the Chinese learner" has been extensively studied often in relation to cross-cultural adjustment, intercultural issues, learning styles, language ability and differences of classroom expectations. These studies have often led to recommendations to understand silence and "the Chinese learner" in more…

After the school bell rings, young people are learning, exploring, making and questioning. Afterschool programs have long influenced students' personal development and supported their social and emotional growth. Today, the afterschool field has enthusiastically embraced STEM as an integral part of their educational offerings. This handout…

Four suggested typologies from the literature for classifying program "types" provide a base for analyzing the problem of nomenclature in experiential education. A recommended typology of program types is presented, along with the positions supporting the types selected as well as those rejected. (Author/LBH)

In an earlier paper, Bopry (2005) suggests a simple organizer for the development of effective learning experiences. The basic assumption is that to be effective the experience will need to engage the learner in an activity which generates phenomena that encourage an active understanding of the way 'things work' in the world and are not simply…

Discusses a number of enabling Canadian Provincial Acts and Regulations that are intended to protect students and their interests while they are enrolled in work experience education: the School Act (1980), the Employment Standards Act and Regulations, and the Workers' Compensation Act (1981). (CT)

Based on responses to a questionnaire, describes the goals, education and work experience, and the influence on higher education of twelve Black women educators. Also explores whether the assistance of a mentor was a determining factor in the lives of these women and if they, in turn, served as mentors. (Author/GC)

This is a follow-up study on the characteristics, activities, and opinions of a sample of 1978 high school graduates of the Los Angeles (California) Unified School District one year after graduation. The report compares responses made at the time of graduation and those made a year after. The study found that: 1) the percentage of respondents who…

Explores several issues related to the study of students' academic careers and the cumulative impact of their learning experiences across grade levels. Building on recent work in cognitive psychology, develops academic "tasks" for the study of inter-grade connections. Identifies areas for future research. (Author/LHW)

Presents a conceptual model that relates the range of types of experiential groups to their potential learning outcome. Attempts to relate group process and likely skill acquisition through participation in the group process. Tested model by considering applicability to a range of group learning processes. (RC)

This paper draws conclusions from a pioneering project that has offered a systematic institute-school support scheme for the education of newly arrived students from mainland China (NAS) in six Hong Kong primary schools. It begins with an overview of the monocultural nature of Hong Kong education and its early experience in educating the NAS. An…

This guide offers suggestions to Peace Corps returnees for getting college credit for Peace Corps service in the context of how prior learning (experiential learning) relates to mainstream academics. It offers a set of writing exercises to help the ex-volunteer evaluate his/her Peace Corps service. It gives suggestions for putting together a…

The undergraduate field placement course is an integral part of the curriculum of many psychology departments today. This presentation provides information on sources and procedures for selecting and evaluating the sites for an undergraduate practicum course. Information includes: familiarization with community resources and potential sites;…