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Evaluation of an Action-Research Project by University Environmental Volunteers
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Raimondo, Ana Maria; Monti, Alejandro J. A.; Perales-Palacios, F. Javier; Gutiérrez-Pérez, José – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2017
The university volunteer programs in Argentina encourage entrepreneurship culture through the development of innovative socio-environmental projects that promote a joint effort between the different administrations of the State, the universities and regional social organizations. One, called "environment and social inclusion" has been…
Descriptors: Action Research, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Research Projects
Evaluation of a Web-Phone Intervention System on Preventing Smoking Relapse
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Peng, Wu-Der – ProQuest LLC, 2010
This randomized-controlled-trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-phone intervention system in preventing smoking relapse. The intervention was based on the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), incorporated with Motivational Interviewing strategies, and the Two-phase Model. One hundred and sixteen volunteer subjects were recruited from the…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Intervention, Smoking
Passion: Burning in the West--An Investigation on College Students' Volunteer Teaching in Western China
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Zhen, Li – Chinese Education and Society, 2008
In this article, the author investigates college students' volunteer teaching in Western China. A series of investigations were conducted in Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Shanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. The results showed that teaching by volunteer college students played a positive role in the development of local education…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Investigations, Student Teaching
An Analysis of Problems in College Students' Participation in the Western China Program
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Yumei, Yi – Chinese Education and Society, 2008
Since its initiation in 2003, the College Student Western China Program has had several satisfying achievements. At the same time, however, problems exist in the project. This article gives a brief analysis of problems encountered in the project from the aspects of publicity and campaign work, plans and schedules, student participation, voluntary…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Assessment, Educational Indicators, Barriers
On Understanding the Movement to Send College Graduates as Volunteer Teachers to Western China
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Qiao, Xiang; A'rong, Yun – Chinese Education and Society, 2008
The Western China University Graduates Volunteer Teaching Program (VTP) is a government-oriented social movement aimed at the advancement of social equity and the establishment of a harmonious society. University students, as the undertakers of volunteer teaching, serve as a vital part of this program. The participation of university students has…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Foreign Countries, Student Volunteers, Program Effectiveness
The AFS Volunteer Resources Study: Summary of Findings from Ecuador.
Rivera, Ron; And Others – 1989
Voluntary organizations have filled the gap to provide social and community services in Ecuador in areas where government or profit-making agencies were absent. There was a proliferation of activities for the poorest sector of society in response to government neglect. Activities focused on economic and social progress through community…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Global Approach