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Decker, Allyn – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate the lived experiences of adult learners at 4 Christian colleges in Indiana who desired to pursue bachelor and associate degrees in accelerated programs. The growing trend of accelerated programming exists to meet the needs of a growing number of adults who believe that earning an academic…
Descriptors: Christianity, Learning Processes, Acceleration (Education), Andragogy
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Burns, Heather L. – International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2016
This study used action research methodology to examine the development of sustainability leadership in a graduate leadership course. The research investigated the impact of this leadership course, which was designed using transformative learning theory with attention to integrating thematic content, multiple and nondominant perspectives, a…
Descriptors: Leadership Training, Sustainability, Action Research, Graduate Students
Gruber, Melinda Marie – ProQuest LLC, 2016
Many new and emerging leaders will move into leadership positions in healthcare as experienced leaders retire or move to other positions. These individuals need leadership development that supports them in becoming transformational change leaders. This study explored the topic of peer learning as a leadership development approach in a healthcare…
Descriptors: Leadership Training, Peer Teaching, Cooperative Learning, Health Services
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Weber, Michele C.; Dereshiwsky, Mary – eJEP: eJournal of Education Policy, 2013
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of students in an audio-enhanced online classroom. Online students who had participated in such a classroom experience were interviewed. The interviews were analyzed to explain the students' experiences with the technology online and show how each student perceived the…
Descriptors: Technology Uses in Education, Audio Equipment, Electronic Learning, College Students
Downing, Marie Antoinette – ProQuest LLC, 2013
Researchers have indicated that the number of online courses will continue to grow in the coming years, resulting in an increased need for online course facilitators. Often these facilitators have transitioned without receiving adequate training. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the training requirements and future faculty…
Descriptors: Web Based Instruction, Online Courses, Community Colleges, Faculty Development