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Translational Research and Youth Development
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Hamilton, Stephen F. – Applied Developmental Science, 2015
Borrowing the term "translational research" (TR) from medicine, along with some of the ideas and practices that define it, holds promise as a way of linking research more closely to the practice of youth development. However, doing so entails substantial adaptation. TR is more than a new name for applied research. It comprehends the…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Research Methodology, Social Science Research, Evaluation Methods
Experiential Learning Programs for Youth.
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Hamilton, Stephen F. – American Journal of Education, 1980
This article (1) defines "experiential learning" and some of its properties, purposes, and forms; (2) proposes a framework for thinking about evaluating educational programs; and (3) offers recommendations for future research to explore the value of experiential learning, guide program development, and increase knowledge about youth socialization…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Experiential Learning, Experimental Programs
Creating Apprenticeship Opportunities for Youth. A Progress Report from the Youth Apprenticeship Demonstration Project in Broome County, New York.
Hamilton, Stephen F.; And Others – 1991
A description is presented of the Youth Apprenticeship Demonstration Project in Broome County, New York, which enrolls 25 high school juniors from 5 school systems in newly created apprenticeships in manufacturing and engineering technology, administration and office technology, and health care. Apprentices spend 10-20 hours per week (plus summers…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Apprenticeships, Cooperative Programs, Demonstration Programs
Learning Well at Work: Choices for Quality.
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Hamilton, Mary Agnes; Hamilton, Stephen F. – 1997
Drawn from the experiences of the Cornell Youth and Work Program, a 4-year demonstration project that adapted elements of European apprenticeship in the United States and emphasized opportunities for youth to learn at work, this guide is written for people in workplaces and schools who plan, direct, or evaluate work-based learning opportunities…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Education, Apprenticeships, Career Development
Toward a Youth Apprenticeship System. A Progress Report from the Youth Apprenticeship Demonstration Project in Broome County, New York.
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Hamilton, Mary Agnes; Hamilton, Stephen F. – 1993
This document summarizes the accomplishments of the first year of the Cornell Youth Apprenticeship Demonstration Project in Broome County, New York, a program in which six high schools and six employers in the Binghamton area have joined forces to prepare noncollege-bound young people for careers in manufacturing and engineering technology,…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Check Lists, Competence, Competency Based Education
Opening Career Paths for Youth: What Can Be Done? Who Can Do It?
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Hamilton, Stephen F.; Hamilton, Mary Agnes – 1994
Youth jobs can serve as an introduction to employment, but few jobs for young adults in their 20s make use of their skills. Young people will be motivated to succeed in school only when they can find employment in jobs that pay well above minimum wage and provide benefits, security, and opportunities for advancement. In order to improve the…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Career Development, Education Work Relationship, Employment Opportunities