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Ellen Nierenberg; Mariann Solberg; Torstein Låg; Tove Irene Dahl – College & Research Libraries, 2024
This article reports results of a mixed-methods study following the development of undergraduates' information literacy over three years. Information literacy knowledge and skills in this sample (n = 116) increased with time, as did information literacy attitudes when measured by interest and information literacy's perceived usefulness and…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Information Literacy, Knowledge Level, Skill Development
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Fischbach, Sarah; Guerrero, Veronica – Journal of Advertising Education, 2020
The purpose of the study is to explore how the digital brand story assignment creates a transformative learning experience for students. This study involves assessing the levels of learning according to Mezirow's transformational learning theory through the development of digital brand stories. The authors have tested the Digital Brand…
Descriptors: Advertising, Merchandise Information, Story Telling, Transformative Learning
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Boske, Christa; Osanloo, Azadeh; Newcomb, Whitney Sherman – Journal of School Leadership, 2017
This study examines how 57 aspiring school leaders understand what it means to lead for social justice in K-12 schools. Grounded theory was employed for this qualitative study. The data collection included 855 audio and video reflections (15-55 minutes), 513 written narratives, 57 equity audits, and field notes. Emerging themes for this report…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Empathy, Social Justice, Cultural Awareness
Stametz, Rebecca A. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
In light of the many social, medical, and political viewpoints on obesity, little is known of the weight loss maintenance experience and the impact on learning processes and outcomes among adults. The purpose of this study was two-fold: a) to explore the experience and meaning-making processes of individuals who have maintained a weight loss and…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Maintenance, Learning Processes, Adult Learning
Martinez, Becky – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to reveal perceived sustainable behaviors, attitudes, and feelings related to racism and social justice of the graduates of the Social Justice Training Institute. Methodology: A descriptive methodology approach was used to collect data. The researcher conducted telephone interviews with 35 graduates of the…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Transformative Learning, Graduates, Interviews