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Rao-Delgado, Antoinette Toni C. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of community college faculty regarding their experiences in learning and implementing a new pedagogical concept, Universal Design for Instruction (UDI). Specifically, I explored (a) their perceptions regarding the utilization of the UDI concept on their teaching strategies, (b)…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Phenomenology
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Curran, Connie L.; Lengacher, Cecile A. – Nurse Educator, 1982
The authors share their experience in developing refresher/reentry programs for experienced nurses returning to the work setting. They examine the personal needs and motivations of the nurse, factors that affect the teaching/ learning process, and programmatic considerations providing nurse educators with a basis to develop and evaluate reentry…
Descriptors: Nurses, Nursing Education, Postsecondary Education, Program Development
Beard, Elizabeth M. – Gifted Education International, 1988
A refresher course on the needs of children with special abilities was organized for New Zealand primary teachers. The course covered identifying pupils' needs; organizing programs within the classroom, school, and community; understanding the child's social and emotional needs; and examining philosophical issues in providing for individual…
Descriptors: Emotional Development, Foreign Countries, Gifted, Holistic Approach
Moyer, Richard A. – 1996
The enrollment declines currently being experienced by many community colleges can reduce the number of classes offered, which in turn can result in a lack of basic skills training for underprepared entering students. To help increase enrollment and weekly student contact hours (WSCH) and respond to the needs of underprepared students, Los Angeles…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Community Colleges, Credits, Dual Enrollment
Prahl, Ellen – 1980
Ways in which institutions can attract and aid re-entry women students by offering courses, workshops and support personnel to help them refresh, upgrade, and update basic academic skills are suggested. A wide range of possible actions is included so that institutions can pursue those most appropriate to their individual circumstances. Reasons why…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Students, Engineering, Federal Legislation