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Lokkesmoe, Karen J.; Kuchinke, K. Peter; Ardichvili, Alexandre – European Journal of Training and Development, 2016
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the efficacy of foreign immersion programs in terms of increasing cross-cultural awareness among university students in business, accounting, human resources and agriculture. The authors extrapolate from their population to the practice of developing business professionals on international…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Immersion Programs, Intercultural Communication, Program Effectiveness
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Talan, Teri N.; Bloom, Paula J.; Kelton, Robyn E. – Early Childhood Research & Practice, 2014
While there is consensus among policymakers and practitioners about the importance of strong leadership in early childhood education, there is scant research on effective models of leadership development for administrators of early childhood programs, particularly those working in the child care sector. This is cause for concern because the…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Capacity Building, Leadership Training, Early Childhood Education
Orr, Margaret Terry; King, Cheryl; LaPointe, Michelle – Education Development Center, Inc., 2010
Developing school leaders who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to effectively lead low-performing schools has become a critical goal for local school districts intent on dramatically improving student outcomes. Given the current criticism surrounding leadership preparation programs and the changing nature of school…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Urban Schools, Program Effectiveness, School Districts