This study explored the learning and development experience of students in the Secondary Education Program (SEP). Twelve SEP students, with an average age of 23.35 years, volunteered to participate the semi-structured interview to share their experience. Data collected are presented in five key dimensions: learning experience, instructors'…

This article contributes to the growing scholarly literature about students as partners in learning and teaching in higher education by describing an initiative designed to support partnership and a study investigating international staff and student perspectives. The initiative--an international summer institute--is a four-day, professional…

The influences of academic and social integration on academic skills development of male and female freshmen and sophomores at a large, selective, public research university were studied. Questionnaires were completed by 277 female and 186 male students after summer 1980 freshman orientation and in the spring of the next two academic years.…

A teacher at an alternative school for at-risk students discusses the development of student assessment that increases students' self-esteem, convinces students that learning is fun, and prepares students to return to traditional school settings. She found that allowing students to participate in the assessment process successfully quantified the…

This study analyzed a variety of departmental and student outcomes data obtained from faculty and graduating seniors in 27 academic departments at a Research II University. The purpose was to answer two questions: (1) does a strong research orientation by an academic department promote or hinder student learning and growth? and (2) are differences…

This paper chronicles the transition and adjustments of a teacher educator and a group of preservice teachers from the application of the case study method in their university classrooms, to their preparation for and participation in a national team case competition, to the impact of this experience on their subsequent personal and professional…