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Tamara Van Der Zant; Katherine Dix – Australian Council for Educational Research, 2024
Despite the growing diversity of careers in Primary Industries, young peoples' pursuit of agricultural careers is often hampered by outdated perceptions of the sector and its opportunities. As Primary Industries adapt to the threat of natural disasters by turning to scientific and technological solutions, a diverse, highly skilled workforce will…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Natural Disasters, Agricultural Education, Foods Instruction
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Binkley, Russell; Scales, Roya; Unruh, Lori; Holt, Janice; Nichols, Janet – School-University Partnerships, 2013
This qualitative study involved five beginning teachers who had theopportunity to participate in an online mentoring program provided through auniversity/school partnership. These teachers were selected from a group of 65 teachers who had participated in the online mentoring program. In this program of two time periods lasting two months each,…
Descriptors: Mentors, Best Practices, Performance Factors, Online Courses
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Gallavan, Nancy P.; Benson, Tammy R. – Action in Teacher Education, 2014
Today's teacher candidates frequently exhibit confusion and express discouragement while navigating the expectations of their educational journeys and career goals. Characteristically, many candidates tend to be first-generation college students limited in universal knowledge, global travels, diverse experiences, and multiple perspectives.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Academic Support Services
Witte, Jeffrey H. – Online Submission, 2011
Over the last several decades, research has questioned the effectiveness of the D.A.R.E.[c] (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. D.A.R.E.[c] has also experienced cuts based on budget restrictions and personnel reallocations within police agencies, as well as competing demands for classroom time. Although concerted efforts have been made to…
Descriptors: Drug Education, Elementary School Curriculum, Teaching Methods, Curriculum Development
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Laboskey, Vicki – Studying Teacher Education, 2012
The aim of this self-study was to better understand and improve my practice in preparing elementary credential candidates to create positive, educative learning environments for all children, especially those in high-need urban contexts. I felt I could learn most about this question by studying how graduates were engaging in this work and how…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Graduates, Educational Change, Interviews
Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum, 2007
An e-mail survey was conducted in the summer of 2007 to obtain information from state supervisors of mathematics (employees of state departments of education with primary responsibility for K-12 curriculum leadership) regarding the impact of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) 2006 publication, "Curriculum Focal Points (CFP) for…
Descriptors: Familiarity, Academic Standards, Online Surveys, State Surveys