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Building Quality Early Childhood Assessment: What Really Matters?
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Bailey, Ann Elise – ProQuest LLC, 2017
This research explored the knowledge, skills, and strategies early childhood teachers possess related to implementing curriculum and authentic assessment. Research suggests that early educators rate their knowledge of curriculum and authentic assessment and their implementation of both as excellent. Despite these self-reported, high levels of…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assessment, Curriculum Evaluation
An Examination of the Impact of Non-Formal and Informal Learning on Adult Environmental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors
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Digby, Cynthia Louise Barrett – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The purpose of this research is to consider the environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, of adults in Minnesota, and possible factors that influence environmental literacy. Specifically, this study is designed to: (1) measure the environmental literacy of Minnesota adults, (2) explore possible relationships between Minnesota adults.…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Environmental Education, Females, Data Analysis
Using Student Learning and Development Outcomes to Evaluate a First-Year Undergraduate Group Video Project
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Jensen, Murray; Mattheis, Allison; Johnson, Brady – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2012
Students in an interdisciplinary undergraduate introductory course were required to complete a group video project focused on nutrition and healthy eating. A mixed-methods approach to data collection involved observing and rating video footage of group work sessions and individual and focus group interviews. These data were analyzed and used to…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Introductory Courses, Behavioral Objectives, Focus Groups
Social Capital Networking and Immigrant Populations in Rural Minnesota a Qualitative Research Project
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Laeger-Hagemeister, Mary A. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Combining social capital theory and immigration history and theory a qualitative study was conducted using a variation of Critical Incident Technique to identify the motivations of individuals in rural communities who championed community responses to the influx of large immigrant populations. Twenty-eight individuals identified as key champions…
Descriptors: Caring, Community Leaders, Community Development, Cultural Education
A Process Approach to Defining Services for Undergraduates
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Prescott, Melissa Kalpin; Veldof, Jerilyn R. – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2010
Today's undergraduates approach research with needs and expectations that challenge traditional library services. The foundation for leading an effective response is the ability to assess undergraduate needs and translate these needs into tangible strategic initiatives that contribute to student academic success. This paper describes the…
Descriptors: Library Services, Undergraduate Students, Academic Libraries, Systems Approach
Design Features of the Physical Learning Environment for Collaborative, Project-Based Learning at the Community College Level
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Wolff, Susan J. – National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, 2003
The purpose of the study was to (a) determine the design features of the physical learning environment that support collaborative, project-based learning, and (b) to gain an understanding of the rationale for the selection of the features. The literature review indicated a need for changing learning expectations to prepare learners for rapidly…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Projects, Active Learning, Educational Environment