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Amy Danielle Hauver – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Learning is a complex, subjective process. An important perspective on learning is that anyone, regardless of their level of education, can participate in learning about science and contribute to their community. The public increasingly looks towards online resources to find answers to challenges, so it is necessary that people become empowered to…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Models, Educational Principles, Lifelong Learning
April Dawn Sanders – ProQuest LLC, 2022
Educators are often looking for ways to increase engagement and academic achievement in their classrooms; therefore, the problem addressed in this study is the decrease in academic achievement caused by a low level of classroom engagement amongst high school seniors. The purpose of this qualitative action research study is to increase academic…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Educational Principles, Academic Achievement, Learner Engagement
David Pierre – ProQuest LLC, 2022
The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental study was to assess the effects of adult learning principles (ALP) in sermons on parishioners' spiritual growth. Sermons have been central to the spread of Christianity. Given the significant role sermons play in parishioners' spiritual formation and growth, examining sermons' effectiveness is…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Educational Principles, Christianity, Churches
Austin, Metara T. – ProQuest LLC, 2015
Extension provides non-formal education and learning activities to people throughout the country. The largest non-formal adult education organization in the world, Cooperative Extension takes knowledge gained through research and education directly to the community to create positive changes. Through the use of paraprofessionals, Extension is able…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Adult Education, Paraprofessional Personnel, Nutrition Instruction
Hannaford, Ronald Geoffrey – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Factors associated with globalization and unprecedented technological advancement have facilitated the opportunity to take education beyond the boundaries of the physical classroom and geographical borders to serve a global context. While this exponential growth has resulted in more convenient access to learning, increased possibilities for…
Descriptors: Technological Advancement, Alienation, Well Being, Individual Development
Rayford, Celese Raenee – ProQuest LLC, 2010
With the enactment of the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001," administrators have faced extreme pressure to provide professional development to teachers to enhance their skill and knowledge base, make school improvements, and increase student achievement. Research indicated that critical reflection leads to lasting school change and…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Program Effectiveness, Faculty Development, Professional Development