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Roca-Hurtuna, Montserrat; Martínez-Rico, Gabriel; Sanz, Roberto; Alguacil, Mario – International Journal of Instruction, 2021
The aim of this article is to analyse the results of the implementation of a training itinerary on students' attitudes and views towards disability in the framework of inclusive higher education. Three hundred and thirty-three university students participated in the study and pre- and post-treatment measures were carried out using the Arias,…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Students with Disabilities, Attitudes toward Disabilities
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Balke, Virginia; Grusenmeyer, Linda; McDowell, John – Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research, 2021
Engagement in undergraduate research experiences (UREs) has a positive impact on student skill development, scientific identity, and retention in STEM. Incorporating UREs into two-year programs would greatly benefit the diverse, nontraditional student populations enrolled at community colleges. This article describes the infusion of the…
Descriptors: Biotechnology, STEM Education, Undergraduate Study, Nontraditional Students
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Gillard, Spring; VanWynsberghe, Rob – Canadian Journal for the Study of Adult Education, 2021
This research paper is based on a broader exploratory case study of a sustainability tour that the authors undertook. The larger study explored "the concept of learning application through the case of a sustainability tour" (Gillard, 2016, p. 226 ). The tour was part of a certificate program for sustainable community development offered…
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Education, Professional Continuing Education
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Ramos, Manica F.; Weber, Jennifer; Thompson, Joy A.; Werk, Lloyd; Shuell, Julie; Woods, Kenza; Bamdad, Tiffany – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2021
The aim of this study was to test a training and technical assistance program in early care and education (ECE) center-based programs focused on obesity prevention -- Healthy Way to Grow (HWTG). After completing a self-assessment, ECE programs develop actionable policies to improve the wellness environment. Then, they receive individualized…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Promotion, Wellness, Early Childhood Education
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Kusçu, Meltem; Arslan, Hasan – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2021
This study aims to improve the leadership skills of sixth-grade students. Generally, student leadership models are made for higher education. There are very few studies on younger age groups. This study was synthesized, and 13 student leadership dimensions were determined. Since these dimensions are not a continuation of each other, they are…
Descriptors: Student Leadership, Leadership Qualities, Grade 6, Secondary School Students
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Adigüzel, Serdar; Karatas, Baykal; Yücel, Burak – Journal of Educational Issues, 2021
Purpose: This study aims to study the impact of the eight-week high-intensity interval training implemented by the national track and field team on some motor skills by gender. Technique and method: The study involves 17 male and 16 female athletes ages 18 to 26 who currently pursue an active sports life in the Turkish national cross-country…
Descriptors: Program Length, Program Effectiveness, Intervals, Training Methods
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Tang, Rongxiang; Broderick, Patricia C.; Bono, Tim; Dvoráková, Kamila; Braver, Todd S. – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2021
Mindfulness training (MT) has shown promise in improving psychological health among college students yet has rarely been evaluated as an addition to the college academic curriculum. Here, we demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of a first-year MT seminar offered to residential students at a selective private university, evaluating its…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, On Campus Students, Late Adolescents, Metacognition
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Andzik, Natalie R.; Schaefer, John M.; Christensen, Victoria L. – Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 2021
Special education teachers are often responsible for training their staff how to support children with autism spectrum disorder in their classrooms. In addition to academic and behavioral interventions, paraeducators also need to be prepared to support students with complex communication needs. This study was designed to investigate the effects of…
Descriptors: Paraprofessional School Personnel, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Intervention
Wasserman, Kyla; Freedman, Lily; Rodney, Zaina; Schultz, Caroline – MDRC, 2021
The Families Forward Demonstration (FFD) examined new strategies to increase the earnings of parents who owe child support but are unable to fully meet their obligations due to low earnings. It also focused on "responsive" child support services that helped parents understand their support obligations, and even suspended certain…
Descriptors: Job Training, Parents, Children, Financial Support
Mullan, Joel; Broadbent, Emma – UNICEF, 2021
The rising number of forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) and the growing duration of displacement have made building economic resilience a priority, particularly for young people. By 2019, the global population of FDPs had doubled to 80 million. The majority of FDPs (86 per cent) live in low- or middle-income countries where host communities are…
Descriptors: Youth, Refugees, Education Work Relationship, Program Effectiveness
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Cunningham, James; Sood, Krishan – Education 3-13, 2018
This study evaluates the validity of claims that Working Memory (WM) training is an effective and legitimate school-based maths intervention. By analysing the current developments in WM in the fields of neurology and cognitive psychology, this study seeks to analyse their relevance to the classroom. This study analyses memory profiles of children…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Children, Young Children
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Dixon, Mark R.; Wiggins, Scott H.; Belisle, Jordan – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2018
The current investigation sought to extend prior research evaluating the use of the PEAK Relational Training System as a comprehensive treatment model in improving language skills demonstrated by individuals with autism. Baseline PEAK-Direct Training and Verbal Behavior Milestone Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) assessments were…
Descriptors: Autism, Program Effectiveness, Language Skills, Males
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Stylinski, Cathlyn; Storksdieck, Martin; Canzoneri, Nicolette; Klein, Eve; Johnson, Anna – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2018
Scientists are increasingly being called upon to play a more prominent role in the interface of science and society by contributing to science literacy in ways that support two-way exchanges with the public. However, many remain reluctant to participate in public engagement activities in part because they feel they lack relevant skills and…
Descriptors: Scientists, Science and Society, Outreach Programs, Self Efficacy
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Adams, Lavonne M.; Nguyen, Trung; Morgan, Karen Bell; Gumbleton, Cortney – Journal of College Student Development, 2018
In response to growing concern over students' self-reported lack of emotional well-being, heightened by the loss of several students to suicide within a short period of time, the authors' institution committed to expanding suicide prevention and awareness efforts by creating a comprehensive program entitled "RU OK." One key feature of…
Descriptors: Student Leadership, Suicide, Program Effectiveness, Training
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Flynn, Samantha; Totsika, Vasiliki; Hastings, Richard P.; Hood, Kerry; Toogood, Sandy; Felce, David – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The review examined the effectiveness of Active Support (RQ1) and stakeholders' experiences of the model (RQ2). Method: Data were meta-analysed (RQ1; studies = 14) and synthesized narratively (RQ2; studies = 10). Results: By follow-up (6 months post-training), effect sizes (RQ1) for resident total activity engagement were significant…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Residential Programs, Staff Development
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