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Adolescent spirituality in relation to teacher spirituality and school context
(2014-02)The fundamental aim of Christian education is to restore the broken relationship between God and the student. Based on this fundamental aim of education, this study was conducted mainly for the purpose ofinvestigating ... -
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 ... -
Aligning tertiary education curriculum with workplace competence in Rwanda : a case study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2018-03)One of the major problems in higher education is the non-alignment of tertiary education curriculum with workplace competencies demand. This embedded single case design was aimed to explore this challenge of curriculum ... -
An Appreciative inquiry of the integration of faith and learning practices in Adventist higher educational institutions in Southeast Asia
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2017-03)Beginning from the time people browse a website or enter the admissions office of a Christian institution until their time of exit, they are to be conversant with the integration of faith and learning (IFL) practices (Nwosu, ... -
Breaking the glass ceiling : a phenomenological study of women leaders in Adventist higher education institutions
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2014-07)The Adventist Church owns and operates 106 higher education institutions worldwide, and opened its first higher education institution in 1874. To date, less than 20 women have served in the capacity of president, even ... -
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 ... -
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 ...