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Nida Nilüfer Güleryüz; Nihal Yurtseven – International Journal of Curriculum and Instructional Studies, 2024
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a Universal Design for Learning (UDL)-based gender roles program on university students. The research was carried out utilizing an embedded mixed research design. The participants in the research took part in a UDL-Based Gender Roles Program that focused on sustainable development goals…
Descriptors: Sex Role, Attitude Measures, Diaries, Gender Differences
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Werner-Fraczek, Joanna – Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research, 2020
Moreno Valley College, a two-year community college in Southern California, experiences an annual migration of cliff swallows. The presence of these birds inspired the development of the undergraduate research program Flying with Swallows. The assessment of the project indicated significant increases in qualitative student outcomes such as…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Undergraduate Students, Student Research, Ornithology
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Ward, Tanya; Goldingay, Sophie; Parson, Judi – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
Concern has been raised recently in relation to excessive use of digital technology and the detrimental effect this has on familial relationships, well-being and development, andon people's connection with nature. This article provides a timely response to this concern by presenting the findings of a qualitative evaluation of a supported nature…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Play, Outdoor Education, Well Being
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Poole, Ernest Andre – Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2016
In this review I explore and discuss the use of micro and subtle expression training in the social sciences. These trainings, offered commercially, are designed and endorsed by noted psychologist Paul Ekman, co-author of the Facial Action Coding System, a comprehensive system of measuring muscular movement in the face and its relationship to the…
Descriptors: Social Sciences, Social Science Research, Training Methods, Program Evaluation
Rauner, Mary; Perna, Laura W.; Kanter, Martha J. – WestEd, 2018
College Promise programs are thriving in California, and with the continued growth comes a need to understand the features of these diverse efforts and the perspectives of the communities in which they exist. In 2018, the James Irvine Foundation supported California College Promise Project (CCPP) at WestEd to study the College Promise landscape in…
Descriptors: College Programs, Program Descriptions, Paying for College, Student Financial Aid
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Fischman, Gustavo E.; Gandin, Luis Armando – International Review of Education, 2016
The "Citizen School Project" ("Escola Cidadã") was implemented from 1993 to 2004 in Porto Alegre, capital of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. This article presents the conception behind the "Citizen School Project," the basic mechanisms created to implement and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses, and some…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Ethics, Program Descriptions, Program Evaluation
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Sirrine, J. R.; Eschbach, Cheryl L.; Lizotte, Erin; Rothwell, N. L. – Journal of Extension, 2016
As early-career Extension educators challenged by societal, structural, agricultural, and fiscal trends, we designed a multiyear educational program to support the diverse needs of emerging specialty crop producers in northwest Michigan. This article presents outcomes of that program. We explore how Extension professionals can develop impactful…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Training Methods, Professional Development, Agricultural Occupations
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King, Alessandra – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2015
"Mathematics is one of the greatest cultural and intellectual achievements of humankind, and citizens should develop an appreciation and understanding of that achievement, including its aesthetic and even recreational aspects" (NCTM 2000, p. 4). In addition to NCTM, many professional organizations such as the National Research Council…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Behavioral Objectives, Science Education History, Science Activities
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Gumaelius, Lena; Almqvist, Monica; Árnadóttir, Anna; Axelsson, Anders; Conejero, J. Alberto; García-Sabater, José P.; Klitgaard, Lene; Kozma, Cecilia; Maheut, Julien; Marin-Garcia, Juan; Mickos, Henrik; Nilsson, Per-Olof; Norén, Agneta; Pinho-Lopes, Margarida; Prenzel, Manfred; Ray, Johanna; Roxå, Torgny; Voss, Mirjam – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2016
Since the 1990s, the low number of students choosing to study science and technology in higher education has been on the societal agenda and many initiatives have been launched to promote awareness regarding career options. The initiatives particularly focus on increasing enrolment in the engineering programmes. This article describes and compares…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Universities, Science Interests, College Programs
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Ripberger, Chad – Journal of Extension, 2014
The 4-H Goat Extravaganza maximizes limited resources to help youth and adults develop knowledge and skills in goat care and management. It capitalizes on the talents and interests of volunteers to efficiently combine a goat-themed art show, team presentation contest, quiz bowl, skillathon, and adult workshop into 1 day. This article outlines the…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Animal Husbandry, Agribusiness, Skill Development
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Granit-Dgani, Dafna; Kaplan, Avi; Flum, Hanoch – Environmental Education Research, 2017
This article reports on the development of a theory-informed assessment instrument for use in evaluating environmental education programs. The instrument involves coding learners' brief reflective writing on five established educational and social psychological constructs that correspond to five important goals of environmental education:…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Formative Evaluation, Coding, Writing (Composition)
Smith, Brian Eugene – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Within the confines of this study, the researcher investigated Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering curriculum goals within Missouri high schools. The study measured Missouri PLTW teachers' perceptions of various elements of the curriculum as well as state and national PLTW End of Course student assessment data to determine if a relationship…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, High School Students, Program Descriptions, Course Descriptions
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Tucci, Valerie K.; O'Connor, Abby R.; Bradley, Lynn M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
An innovative, three-year seminar program was developed for undergraduates at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) that supplements the core chemistry curriculum by teaching the auxiliary skills necessary for life as a professional chemist. Advising, good laboratory practice, and information literacy are the strategic components of this program that…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Career Development, Skill Development, Undergraduate Students
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Chouinard, Jill Anne – American Journal of Evaluation, 2013
Evaluation occurs within a specific context and is influenced by the economic, political, historical, and social forces that shape that context. The culture of evaluation is thus very much embedded in the culture of accountability that currently prevails in public sector institutions, policies, and program. As such, our understanding of the…
Descriptors: Accountability, Public Sector, Participatory Research, Context Effect
Meibaum, Debra L. – Southeast Comprehensive Center, 2016
This publication provides an overview of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The following topics are covered : (1) Introductory Information, including a timelime and ESSA modifications to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB); (2) State Plan; 3) Statewide Accountability System, ; (4) Academic Assessments; (5) Standards; (6) School Improvement;…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation, Program Descriptions, Definitions
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