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Constructing Higher Education STEM Theory From a Faith-based Case Tertiary-LifelongIn this paper, Burton discusses qualitative research methods that allow the development of rigorous development of theory from exemplary programs. These types of studies have potential to shape education within and outside of Adventism, as evidenced by funding... -
Educating Adventists in the School, Church and Home - a Qualitative Study of Thirty Students from Adventist Education Grade 1-TertiaryThis qualitative study is based on the interviews of 30 people in their 30s, all of whom attended Seventh-day Adventist schools from grades 1 through 16. Each candidate defined a Seventh-day Adventist and stated his or her current relationship to the church.... -
Ending up Ahead - The Case Study of a Highly Able Hispanic Student Grade 9-Grade 12"This case study focuses on Juan, a highly-able Hispanic student. At the time of the study, Juan had lived for approximately fourteen months in the United States, and was enrolled in ninth grade at the public high school of a small town in Virginia. Previously,... -
Impact of the 1000 Missionary Movement Training Program on the Spirituality of the Trainees Lifelong"Some people question whether missionary training programs, particularly those focused on a relatively abbreviated term of mission service, have an impact on the spiritual lives of the trainees. One such training program is the '1000 Missionary Movement,'... -
In Cathy's Classroom - Creating Community in a Multi-ethnic Classroom Grade 1-Grade 8"Forming close-knit relationships in a multi-ethnic classroom is a challenge faced by an increasing number of teachers in a shrinking world. Every young child wants to (and needs to) feel that they belong. A bright-eyed fourth grader, Anna, stated during... -
INFO Editorial: Qualitative Research Kindergarten-TertiaryIt is generally agreed that the hallmark of a quality educational institution is its record of research. The principles of the "scientific method" when applied to academic questions produce two basic research paradigms – quantitative and qualitative.... -
Job Satisfiers and Dissatisfiers Among the Employees of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies - An Analysis Tertiary"The purpose of this qualitative study was to review the perceptions and desires of the employees of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) on motivational factors ("satisfiers") as indicators of job satisfaction and hygiene... -
Making a Difference in the Classroom - Strategies that Connect with Students Kindergarten-LifelongAuthored by La Sierra professor Balli, "this book offers experiences and important lessons about teaching and classroom life at all grade levels, illuminating the perspective of both teachers and students. Knitting teacher and student voices together,... -
The Spiritual Experience of Adventist Students - The Case of Newbold College TertiaryTwenty in-depth interviews were conducted among a randomly selected sample of students at Newbold College, Bracknell, England. All of them were between 18 and 21 years of age and came from European countries. The purpose of this project was to investigate... -
Volunteers as Tutors and Trainers of Tutors: A Qualitative Study Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: The Seventh-day Adventist church/North American Division initiated a Tutoring and Mentoring project in response to President Clinton’s America Reads literacy campaign. This study documents the efforts of the church and the first cohort...