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Hennings, Robert D. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The aim of this study was to examine the attitudes and beliefs of doctorate holders who are working in advanced K-12 administration in order to determine their perception of the possessing of a doctorate as a value-added tool in K-12 administration and/or for career advancement. The purpose of this study was to gain insight from doctorate degree…
Descriptors: Doctoral Degrees, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Administrator Attitudes
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Chen, Meiren; Bang, Hyeyoung – Journal of International Students, 2020
In this study we used grounded theory framework to explore how preparation for studying abroad affects the academic success of East Asian undergraduate students in U.S. universities. Based on interviews with 12 participants from China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan, we found that knowledge of English language and American culture, which is…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Foreign Students, Foreign Countries, Study Abroad
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Archer, Louise – Primary Science, 2018
Over the past decade, the author and their colleagues have been carrying out research to try to better understand the factors that shape students' engagement with science, as well as their science and career aspirations. The ASPIRES/ASPIRES 2 studies have tracked a cohort of students in England from the age of 10 to 18, combining large-scale…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Foreign Countries, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Attitudes
Bruce, Mary; Bridgeland, John – Civic Enterprises, 2014
This report shares the findings from the first nationally representative survey of young people's perspectives on mentoring. While mentoring is needed and wanted by young people to help them stay on the path to high school graduation, college success, and productive adulthood, a significant mentoring gap exists in America, especially for at-risk…
Descriptors: Mentors, Surveys, Student Attitudes, Academic Aspiration
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Lockwood, Alan L. – Social Education, 1991
Criticizes character education programs that tend merely to present moral values to students, believing this produces socially responsible behavior. Argues listing values is simplistic and ineffective. Recognizes the situational complexity that confounds making moral choices. Suggests character education must contend with value conflicts and guide…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Values