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Xavier Perez; Coray Ames Hoffner – Metropolitan Universities, 2025
This paper examines the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program's pedagogy as a praxis for transformative learning and social change, with a particular focus on the role of incarcerated students in shaping public policy. It explores how an Inside-Out approach cultivates a learning environment rooted in critical thinking, reflection, collaboration, and…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Public Policy, Transformative Learning, Social Change
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Ressler, James D.; Richards, K. Andrew R. – Sport, Education and Society, 2019
Transitioning into faculty roles can be a challenging experience. Responsibilities related to teaching, research, and service can be difficult to balance, and mismatch between personal preferences for work focus and instructional expectations can be problematic. This is particularly true of visiting assistant professors who want to work toward…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Physical Education, Teacher Role, Transformative Learning
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Garcia, Nichole Margarita – International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 2019
Research focused on Latinas/os in higher education often examines patterns of failure, while neglecting factors that contribute to Latina/o generational familial success. This article focuses on intergenerational strategies taught within college-educated Puerto Rican households that assist in academic achievement and success in higher education.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Educational Attainment, Academic Achievement, Family Environment
Wise, Phyllis M.; Martin, Carolyn A.; Kinbrough, Walter M.; Hitt, John C.; Urgo, Joseph R.; Lief, Charles G.; Drake, Michael V.; Hellyer, Brenda; Pepicello, William – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2013
Lately there has been a great deal of discussion about the importance of measuring a college's "return on investment." Is the point of a college education quantifiable results or personal and intellectual growth? In pursuit of answers, "The Chronicle" asked a selection of higher-education leaders. Phyllis M. Wise, Chancellor of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, School Role, Role of Education, Presidents
Dolan, Maureen A. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The subject of this inquiry is to explore university students' stories of transformation from the practice of integral yoga in an undergraduate course exploring human biology, health, and spirituality. The stories of participants give evidence for successful educational performance when yoga and meditation are combined with academic learning in…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Physical Activities, Mental Health, Relaxation Training
Loeschen, Susan – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to determine if training mentors in the use of the Cognitive Coaching process could effectively facilitate their own critical self-reflection and improve their pedagogy. This study consisted of a criterion-based sample of four teachers in a metropolitan Chicago school district and followed the…
Descriptors: Reflection, Teacher Improvement, Instructional Improvement, Mentors