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Building upon the strengths of an English for academic purposes programme : an appreciative inquiry
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-02)This study purposed to contribute to a better understanding of an effective English for Academic Purposes (EAP) model by exploring the best practices and the strengths of the existing intensive EAP programmes. Being ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An Adventist educational leader in Asia : a narrative inquiry
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-07)Adventist higher education has a great need of excellent leaders. This study describes the life story of an exemplary Adventist educational leader in Asia. It aims to understand his life experiences to inspire current and ... -
Professional identities of Adventist teachers throughout their career : a narrative inquiry
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2020-01)The study of teachers’ professional identities has increased significantly in the last 2 decades due to the implementation of the narrative approach. Studies, mainly produced in Europe, have associated teachers’ identities ... -
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 ... -
Spiritual programs in Adventist higher educational institutions in the Philippines : an appreciative inquiry case study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2020-02)Adventist higher educational institutions (AHEIs) exist to provide avenues for academic pursuits of their various stakeholders. More importantly, they are tasked to nurture the spiritual development for students, faculty, ... -
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 ... -
A Predictive model on quality education of Rwandan private higher education
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2020-02)Quality education has grown to be one of the most important pillars that every nation should value to be able to address global challenges and achieve sustainable development. The literature, however, revealed that quality ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...