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Robertson, Jane; Heckroodt, Steyn – Action Learning: Research and Practice, 2022
This account of practice discusses how we have implemented an emerging action learning framework in the form of guiding questions that are relevant to key stakeholders: the client organisation (sponsoring organisation), the management development company, the participants and the Learning Process Facilitator (LPF) to aid participants in their…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Transformative Learning, Management Development, Learning Processes
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Sharek, Danika; McCann, Edward; Huntley-Moore, Sylvia – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2021
Education programs can help families of trans young people to accept and support a trans family member. However, little has been written about the design and development of such programs. This article seeks to fill this gap in the literature by detailing the design and development of an education program for families of trans young people. A…
Descriptors: LGBTQ People, Sexual Identity, Family Programs, Online Courses
Dixon, Robert J. – Communique, 2018
The author is convinced that the school psychology profession needs to develop innovative programs to address the shortages of school psychologists across the nation, specifically, online programs that can reach the rural and underserved districts of each state. Current educators seeking to expand their skill set can be the untapped answer to…
Descriptors: School Psychology, Online Courses, Higher Education, Distance Education
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Downey, Laura H.; Buys, David; Fountain, Brent; Ball, Tom; Hilbun, Anne Howard; Threadgill, Paula – Journal of Extension, 2018
Stakeholders in Mississippi perceived that Extension could lead volunteer management and donations management after a natural disaster. In response, Mississippi State University Extension professionals developed a training on volunteer management and donations management to supplement the existing Incident Management System/Incident Command System…
Descriptors: Natural Disasters, Volunteer Training, Management Development, Fund Raising
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Ali, Amira Desouky – MEXTESOL Journal, 2020
With the inclusion of Special Education Needs (SEN) students in public schools in many countries, there are increasing demands for designing professional development (PD) programs that meet the needs of in-service teachers in inclusive education settings. This paper proposes a framework for creating a PD program for in-service teachers who are…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Faculty Development, Special Needs Students, Public Schools
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Bradshaw, L. Daniele – Afterschool Matters, 2015
Professional development is vital to the success of afterschool programs. Effective professional development enhances afterschool program quality by facilitating staff performance and knowledge; in addition, professional development is vital for improving student learning outcomes (Bouffard & Little, 2004; Hall & Surr, 2005; Joyce &…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Professional Development, Staff Development, Program Development
Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, 2019
This paper provides information about noncredit instruction in the California Community Colleges and updates the 2009 paper "Noncredit Instruction: Opportunity and Challenge" to incorporate subsequent changes from the last decade. Since the passage of SB 361 (Scott, 2006), noncredit instruction has seen significant changes, including the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Noncredit Courses, Educational Finance, Misconceptions
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Healy, Shawn; Dobson, L. Douglas; Kyser, Janis; Herczog, Michelle M.; Genzer, Debbie – Social Education, 2014
Civic learning for all students seems like a reasonable and important aim for all schools to achieve. If we believe that the future of our American democracy depends on a citizenry that is informed, engaged, and responsible, what better place to create future citizens than in schools? The Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools…
Descriptors: State Policy, State Action, Civics, Institutional Mission
Utebay Kudret; McArthur, Ashley – Educational Facility Planner, 2012
In recent years, schools have been forced by rising costs and shrinking budgets to stretch their resources further than ever before in order to meet the educational needs of today's students. EPA's ENERGY STAR program helps K-12 schools and districts improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs and redirect critical resources into the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Finance, Energy Management, Competition
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Loveland, Thomas – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2012
Education is a lifelong process of continuous learning and renewal. This is necessary because of ongoing research and changes in technologies. For educators, the need for training leads to a continual search for learning opportunities from many sources. School administrators routinely provide in-service training. National and state associations…
Descriptors: Accountability, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Technology Education
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Forret, Michael; Fox-Turnbull, Wendy; Granshaw, Bruce; Harwood, Cliff; Miller, Angela; O'Sullivan, Gary; Patterson, Moira – International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2013
The Pre-service Technology Teacher Education Resource (PTTER) was developed as a cross-institutional resource to support the development of initial technology teacher education programmes in New Zealand. The PTTER was developed through collaboration involving representatives from each of the six New Zealand university teacher education providers,…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Technology Education, Educational Resources, Educational Objectives
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van Tryon; Patricia J. Slagter – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2013
With an eye toward contemporary skill building to meet community centered economic needs, organizations such as Literacy Volunteers of America are increasingly pressured to examine new avenues in promoting employment readiness skills for the newly literate. These organizations and countless others have come to the realization that being prepared…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Influence of Technology, Partnerships in Education, Adult Literacy
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Jungic, Veselin; Kent, Deborah; Menz, Petra – Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 2012
In this paper, we describe our experience with the creation and utilization of online assignments for several calculus classes at Simon Fraser University (SFU). We present our findings regarding available software by considering the needs and perspectives of the instructors, students, and administrators. We provide a list of questions that guide…
Descriptors: Assignments, Calculus, Courseware, Administrator Attitudes
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Smith, Jo Ann; Torres, Laurianne – Research Management Review, 2011
In 2009, the second largest university in the nation was awarded a grant from NCURA to initiate a new fully-online graduate program in research administration. The Master of Research Administration (MRA) was approved by the institution's Board of Trustees in March 2011 and the first classes will begin August 2011. Currently the research literature…
Descriptors: Research Administration, Masters Programs, Graduate Study, Online Courses
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Walsh, David – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2011
During the summer, universities have the ability to offer on-campus camps that serve the health, physical activity, and educational needs of youths. However, the tasks, responsibilities, time, and knowledge needed to run a camp can be overwhelming. This article describes the administrative components of the lessons learned from the development of…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Physical Activities, Summer Programs, Youth Opportunities
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