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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 ... -
Integration of faith and learning practices of faculty in the former Soviet country of Ukraine
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-02)This dissertation is a case study of the faculty practices of integration of faith and learning in Ukrainian Adventist Center of Higher Education (UACHE) in Ukraine, a former Soviet republic. The implementation of integration ... -
The Mediating and moderating effect of school climate and teachers' desire to participate in school decision making
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2021-07)The participation of teachers in school decision-making is a topic that has been studied for several decades. This topic has been approached from different perspectives, analyzing teachers, students, the community, and ... -
Mentoring new faculty in higher education : a case study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2017-03)This study examined the mentoring practices for new faculty in higher education. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding on how mentoring new faculty was done in higher educational institutions (HEIs). ... -
Mentoring style, self-description, and academic achievement
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2013-03)The intention of the study was to examine student mentoring, self-description, and academic achievement in a selected private university in Jakarta, Indonesia. There were 150 respondents in the study. The 2 instruments ... -
A Model for English language teaching and learning for globalization in Georgia : a case study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2018-03)The influence of globalization on different aspects of life has become real. Since English is on heightened demand around the world connecting people of the new millennium, globalization has become evident, especially ... -
Organizational conflict : its relationship to organizational culture and spiritual maturity of teachers
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2001-01)This study explored the relationship of organizational conflict to organizational culture and spiritual maturity of teachers and administrators in selected tertiary schools in the Philippines. The organizational conflict ... -
Organizational identification : a structural equation model for Adventist higher educational institutions
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-02)The need for affiliation is an innate need for humans who constantly seek to form attachments. Organizations are social environments where the same tendencies are extended. When an employee experiences a sense of belonging ... -
Perceptions pertaining to actual and preferred participation of teachers in decision making in North Philippine Academies : a comparative study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2000-07)Shared decision making focusing on faculty involvement and participation in decision making at the local school Ievel, has been identified as an essential element in successful educational reform. The purpose guiding ...