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Direct linkYinghung N. Chiang – ProQuest LLC, 2021
There is concern over international students' low academic achievement at the college level. Due to language challenges and cultural differences, international students' academic achievement is not satisfactory that resulting in a decrease in the retention rate. Note-taking strategies such as the concept-mapping method may enhance international…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Academic Achievement, Foreign Students, Economics Education
Joseph Ruben Guerrero Jr. – ProQuest LLC, 2021
The current correctional education model provides educational access for students enrolled in educational programming. Nevertheless, some scholars argue that correctional education programming and teacher pedagogical practices do not align with the specific academic and emotional needs of the correctional education adult student population. In…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Adult Students, Student Needs, Psychological Needs
Fender, Paula Jeanette – ProQuest LLC, 2018
This research study explores the composing practices of several first-year composition students in two English 250 classes offered at Iowa State University. The study examines and analyzes intercultural awareness students have regarding race, diversity, and life, their own and others. Using the inductive analysis research design, the research…
Descriptors: Critical Theory, College English, Freshman Composition, Multicultural Education
Catrina Rocco – ProQuest LLC, 2021
The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the relationship between secondary English learner students' perspectives of effective teacher practices and how these practices contribute to their self-efficacy in the content area of social studies. As reported by the National Association of Education Progress secondary English learners…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Social Studies, English (Second Language)
Wang, Chao – ProQuest LLC, 2012
This dissertation addresses the complexity of test illustrations design across cultures. More specifically, it examines how the characteristics of illustrations used in science test items vary across content areas, assessment programs, and cultural origins. It compares a total of 416 Grade 8 illustrated items from the areas of earth science, life…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Illustrations, Science Tests, Comparative Analysis
Miller, Richard W. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
An examination of American efforts to influence global peace and security through development assistance to foreign police and other security forces reveals that they have a record of mixed results. The pitfalls arising from cultural dissonance in international training programs is a significant factor in why some police reform initiatives fail.…
Descriptors: Evidence, Police Education, Democracy, Cross Cultural Training
