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Capturing the exemplary instructional practices of STEM teachers in the Philippine STEM high schools : an appreciative inquiry
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-04)Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) permeate every facet of human life. The nation’s economic development, health, and social security depend on STEM. With this, STEM education has become an educational ... -
Character development outcomes : a predictive model for tertiary institutions
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2014-05)Higher education institutions are facing challenges in the area of character development as manifested in the percentages of college completion rates, teen pregnancies, drug abuse, sexual abuse, suicide, marriage out of ... -
Children's implicit leadership theories in middle childhood
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2014-05)Given the lack of perceived importance of the initial experiences in childhood as a solid base for leadership effectiveness in adulthood, this exploratory study was designed to describe the content, differences in, and ... -
Circumventing the exodus : a correlational study of workplace factors affecting teacher inclination to remain
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2016-01)Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) schools are established with a sacred mission to restore in their students the image of their Maker. This restoration requires the help of competent teachers. However, due to very attractive ... -
College choice decision of Adventist students in the Philippines : a mixed methods approach
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2014-12)College choice decision is a complex phenomenon which has a long term impact on the students' lives and success of higher education institutions (HEis). Alarming statistical reports of decline in enrollment in Adventist ... -
Continuing to the end : a narrative inquiry into the lives of retired principals of faith-based elementary schools in the Philippines
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-08)Public and private school systems lack qualified principals. Numerous research studies have shown the causes behind school principals’ leaving. Notwithstanding, few research studies have been done to determine why ... -
Cultural competence and nursing curriculum
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2014-11)This study purposed to define cultural competence in the Philippine context via selected faculty in accredited nursing schools in order to propose a model for a culturally competent nursing curriculum in the Philippines. ... -
The Culture of successful administrative professionals : an ethnographic case study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-01)Behind every successful executive is an efficient and competent administrative professional. The administrative professionals are the unsung heroes in the workplace. Their effort is oftentimes hardly seen, but these ... -
Curriculum and professional development using the universal design for learning framework : a case study with an action research component
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2018-10)Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that has the potential to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn (Meyer, Rose, & Gordon, 2014). ... -
A Descriptive case study of the implementation of a work-embedded doctoral program using professional development small groups
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2016-02)One of the main challenges for the professional development programs is the assurance that the participants will transfer what they have learned from the workshop to the workplace. In professional development outside of ... -
Developing a framework for teaching presence and student engagement in online learning : a case study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2023-04)Teaching presence and student engagement account considerably for students’ success in online learning. Notably, teaching presence is the foundation of quality learning in an online learning environment. Teaching ... -
Developing a model to implement cooperative learning in a Romanian University : an action research case study with photovoice
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2020-02)After becoming a member of the European Union in 2007, Romania had to align its educational practices to the European Union standards. However, the 2019 report from the European Commission revealed the need for improving ... -
Developing a model to implement curriculum mapping at an international faith-based graduate school
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-01)The world needs people who have 21st century skills to thrive in a world where change is persistent and learning never ends (Jerald, 2009). The school may be one of the most important educational centers to produce students ... -
Factors influencing the effectiveness of community health education
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2016-02)Unhealthy lifestyles lead to many kinds of chronic diseases, but positive behavior change to healthy lifestyles may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It is necessary that health professionals conduct health education ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of competence-based curriculum in Rwanda
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-07)Competence-based curriculum (CBC) is a curriculum that aimed to develop the skills, abilities, and competences of students from their previous experiences. Originated from the United States, CBC was later extended to other ... -
The Implementations of 21st century education : a case study of Japan's Super Global High school initiative
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-04)Twenty-first-century skill-based education has emerged as an innovative approach to education. Many countries worldwide have adopted its principles to infuse fresh ideas into their educational system to prepare students ... -
Improving the process of development and delivery of online Adventist education in Tatga : an action research
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-01)Tatga Adventist Seminary (TAS) is the only institution accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association to offer online Adventist education (OAE) in Tatga. However, the International Board of Ministerial and Theological ... -
Inclusive education : a case study of effective inclusive practices
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-03)Inclusive education is a trend supported by public laws in many countries. Such stipulations require regular schools, public or private, to provide meaningful and effective learning experiences to all students. This research ... -
Influencers of students' English language speaking proficiency of a selected private tertiary institution in West Indonesia
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2020-02)The growing influence of the English language has increased the need for English language proficiency for global communication. This study is derived from the typical challenges (fear of speaking, nervousness, and anxiety ... -
Integrating content and pedagogy of Christ-centered curriculum for faith development in High school students : a case study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-07)The demand for Christ-like character that transforms society has made Christian education more relevant in the 20th century. Moral decadence is rife, giving rise to the call for religion in curriculum (Donovan, 2017). A ...