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1. The Education of Hindu Priests in the Diaspora: Assessing the Value of Community of Practice Theory (EJ867033)

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Verma, Michele

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Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, v26 n1 p11-21 Jan 2010

Pub Date:

2010-01-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
Training MethodsApprenticeshipsCase StudiesCommunities of PracticeEthnographyInterviewsVignettesLearning ProcessesEducational EnvironmentSocial TheoriesLearning TheoriesReligionReligious Cultural GroupsClergyImmigrantsRoleEthnic GroupsForeign Countries

Abstract:
The utility and limitations of Lave and Wenger's social theory of learning can be evaluated through specific case studies which enhance our understanding of how education proceeds in diverse contexts. Here I provide an ethnographic case study of the training of Caribbean-born Hindu "pandits" ("priests") living and working in Queens, New York. Sanatanist pandits have many responsibilities such as Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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2. Creating Task-Centered Instruction for Web-Based Instruction: Obstacles and Solutions (EJ864506)

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Author(s):

Gardner, JoelJeon, Tae

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Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v38 n1 p21-34 2009-2010

Pub Date:

2010-00-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
Educational StrategiesLand Grant UniversitiesWeb Based InstructionInstructional DesignStaff DevelopmentCollege AdministrationBarriersTraining MethodsEducational TechnologyComputer Assisted InstructionElectronic LearningIntegrated Learning SystemsInternetComputer SoftwareProgrammingManagement Information SystemsProblem Based Learning

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Merrill proposes First Principles of Instruction, including a problem- or task-centered strategy for designing instruction. However, when the tasks or problems are ill-defined or complex, task-centered instruction can be difficult to design. We describe an online task-centered training at a land-grant university designed to train employees to use Banner, an administrative suite supporting student Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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3. Effects of Different Variations of Mental and Physical Practice on Sport Skill Learning in Adolescents with Mental Retardation (EJ863844)

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Hemayattalab, RasoolMovahedi, Ahmadreza

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Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, v31 n1 p81-86 Jan-Feb 2010

Pub Date:

2010-00-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
AdolescentsTraining MethodsImageryTeam SportsMental RetardationCognitive DevelopmentPhysical DevelopmentDrills (Practice)Program Effectiveness

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of five variations of imagery and physical practice on learning of Basketball free throws in adolescents with mental retardation (AWMR). Forty AWMR were randomly assigned to five groups and performed a variation of practice: physical practice, mental practice, physical practice followed by mental practice, mental practice followed by physica Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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4. Do Dynamic Work Instructions Provide an Advantage over Static Instructions in a Small Scale Assembly Task? (EJ863665)

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Watson, GarethButterfield, JoeCurran, RickyCraig, Cathy

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Learning and Instruction, v20 n1 p84-93 Feb 2010

Pub Date:

2010-02-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
AnimationInstructional EffectivenessEducational TechnologyHandheld DevicesVisual AidsManufacturingTraining Methods

Abstract:
Recent studies exploring the effects of instructional animations on learning compared to static graphics have yielded mixed results. Few studies have explored their effectiveness in portraying procedural-motor information. Opportunities exist within an applied (manufacturing) context for instructional animations to be used to facilitate build performance on an assembly line. The present study com Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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5. A Study of Learning Performance of E-Learning Materials Design with Knowledge Maps (EJ860875)

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Shaw, Ruey-Shiang

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Computers & Education, v54 n1 p253-264 Jan 2010

Pub Date:

2010-01-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
Electronic LearningSelf EfficacyStatistical AnalysisHypothesis TestingEducational ExperimentsParticipant SatisfactionTraining MethodsEducational StrategiesInstructional DesignProgrammingComputer Science EducationComputer Assisted InstructionComputer SoftwareInstructional EffectivenessInstructional Material Evaluation

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This research investigated the application of knowledge maps in e-learning materials design and hypothesized that knowledge maps would be more effective than e-learning in general at improving the performance and satisfaction of e-learning. In order to test the hypotheses, we conducted an experiment with 175 participants and randomly assigned them into knowledge map-based and browse-based groups. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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6. Teacher Mentoring and Early Literacy Learning: A Case Study of a Mentor-Coach Initiative (EJ867591)

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Onchwari, GraceKeengwe, Jared

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Early Childhood Education Journal, v37 n4 p311-317 Jan 2010

Pub Date:

2010-01-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
MentorsProgram EffectivenessEducational ChangeEmergent LiteracyProfessional DevelopmentCoaching (Performance)Achievement GainsTeacher EffectivenessPedagogical Content KnowledgeCase StudiesTraining Methods

Abstract:
Educational reform policies such as the No Child Left Behind Act continue to place great demands on teachers. Additionally, educational reform policies such as this imply the need for continuous professional development activities that enhance teacher qualifications, especially for practicing teachers. This study examined the effectiveness of a nation-wide mentor-coach initiative towards enhancin Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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7. Behaviour Modelling, Instruction and Exploration Training Approaches in Group and Individual Contexts (EJ865987)

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Author(s):

Truman, G. E.

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Behaviour & Information Technology, v28 n6 p493-524 Nov 2009

Pub Date:

2009-11-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
Feedback (Response)Learning ProcessesTraining MethodsInstructional EffectivenessGroup InstructionIndividualized InstructionEducational EnvironmentInquiryModelsLearning TheoriesGuidesCollege StudentsComputer SoftwareWord ProcessingBehavior TheoriesModeling (Psychology)

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Behaviour modelling has been associated with higher learning outcomes compared to other training approaches. These cumulative research findings create imperative to examine underlying causal mechanisms or contingency factors that may promote behaviour modelling's advantages even further. We propose group-based learning as one contingency factor because there exists greater opportunity for observa Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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8. The Activities of a School-Based Teacher Educator: A Theoretical and Empirical Exploration (EJ865150)

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van Velzen, CorinneVolman, Monique

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European Journal of Teacher Education, v32 n4 p345-367 Nov 2009

Pub Date:

2009-11-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
Student TeachersApprenticeshipsForeign CountriesTeacher EducatorsTeacher Education ProgramsLearning ActivitiesExperiential LearningCommunities of PracticeProtocol AnalysisInterviewsClassroom Observation TechniquesCollege School CooperationTraining MethodsTheory Practice Relationship

Abstract:
Teacher education all over Europe is increasingly becoming school-based oriented. This implies new roles for those who support student teachers learning in school. This article describes the way four school-based teacher educators fulfill their role as educators of student teachers who learn how to teach while participating in the workplace. Based on theoretical notions derived from the literatur Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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9. Teacher Learning and Policy Intention: Selected Findings from an Evaluation of a Large-Scale Programme of Professional Development in the Republic of Ireland (EJ865149)

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Murchan, DamianLoxley, AndrewJohnston, Keith

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European Journal of Teacher Education, v32 n4 p455-471 Nov 2009

Pub Date:

2009-11-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
Educational ChangeForeign CountriesProfessional DevelopmentProgram EffectivenessParticipant SatisfactionPolicy AnalysisElementary School TeachersTraining MethodsQuestionnairesInterviewsFocus GroupsTheory Practice RelationshipTeacher AttitudesAchievement Gains

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The study reported on in this paper is set in the context of a national programme of professional development for primary teachers in the Republic of Ireland which has been in operation since 1999 and finished in 2008. The paper explores the acquisition and interpretation by teachers of the elements of the reform. The authors consider the extent to which the professional development experiences f Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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10. International Counseling Trainees' Experiences and Perceptions of Their Multicultural Counseling Training in the United States: A Mixed Method Inquiry (EJ864001)

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Smith, Shannon D.Ng, Kok-Mun

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International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, v31 n4 p271-285 Dec 2009

Pub Date:

2009-12-00

Pub Type(s):

Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Peer-Reviewed:

Yes

Descriptors:
Counselor TrainingMethodsTraining MethodsSkill DevelopmentTraineesInformation TechnologyCounselorsTeachers

Abstract:
This study examined international counseling students' (ICTs) experiences and perceptions of their multicultural counseling training (MCT) in the United States. The focus was on (a) relevance of the training, (b) effectiveness of the training methods, and (c) development of cross-cultural competence as trainees. Major findings indicated that ICTs found their MCT to be more useful in the areas of Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Full Abstract

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