Changing Classroom Practice: Elementary Teacher Experiences of a Professional Development Program
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DOI: 10.1007/s10758-018-9370-3
Abstract: K-12 teachers participate in formal professional development programs to improve the art of teaching and learning. This qualitative study explored the experiences of elementary educators as they implemented their newly acquired blended learning skills in… read more here.
Keywords: development; development programs; changing classroom; professional development ... See more keywords
Can Development Programs Shape Cooperation?
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DOI: 10.1007/s12110-020-09369-2
Abstract: Empirical studies among small-scale societies show that participation in national development programs impact traditional norms of community cooperation. We explore the extent to which varying levels of village and individual involvement in development policies relate… read more here.
Keywords: cooperative behavior; development programs; government; development ... See more keywords
Environmental effects of development programs: Experimental evidence from West African dryland forests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdeveco.2021.102737
Abstract: Abstract Environmental effects of development programs are the subject of an ongoing debate. We contribute to this debate by studying effects of a randomly allocated, nationwide development program in The Gambia on deforestation, focusing on… read more here.
Keywords: environmental effects; program; development programs; effects development ... See more keywords
Rural development programs’ impact on environment: An ex-post evaluation of organic faming
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DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2019.04.016
Abstract: Abstract Increasing attention on the relationship between agriculture and the environment has led governments to place new emphasis on Agri-environmental policies and organic agriculture to support farmers in developing innovative and sustainable management strategies. This… read more here.
Keywords: development programs; programs impact; impact environment; environment ... See more keywords
Critical features of professional development programs: Comparing content focus and impact of two large-scale programs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2017.11.013
Abstract: By comparing two large-scale professional development programs' content and impact on student achievement, we contribute to research on critical features of high quality professional development, e ... read more here.
Keywords: large scale; critical features; professional development; development programs ... See more keywords
What really matters to faculty members attending professional development programs in higher education
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DOI: 10.1080/1360144x.2021.1897987
Abstract: This study aimed to identify which factors have the greatest influence on the satisfaction of faculty members who attended higher education professional development programs in teaching. The study ... read more here.
Keywords: faculty members; development; development programs; higher education ... See more keywords
Assessing the Impact of EU Rural Development Programs on Tourism
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DOI: 10.1080/21568316.2016.1192059
Abstract: ABSTRACTIn many areas, rural development programs represent the main driver of tourism. Evaluation is essential to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the resources allocated. However, although evaluation is mandatory under the European Commission, the… read more here.
Keywords: tourism; rural development; european union; evaluation ... See more keywords
Building Sustainable Professional Development Programs: Applying Strategies From Implementation Science to Translate Evidence Into Practice
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DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000151
Abstract: Introduction: Multisite and national professional development (PD) programs for educators are challenging to establish. Use of implementation science (IS) frameworks designed to convert evidence-based intervention methods into effective health care practice may help PD developers… read more here.
Keywords: implementation science; professional development; implementation; program ... See more keywords
Integrating Interactive Digital Content Into Existing Professional Development Programs for Nurses: A Brief Discussion Paper.
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DOI: 10.1097/nnd.0000000000000858
Abstract: Current nursing professional development programs include online education related to caring for COVID-19-positive patients. However, these resources failed to attract significant uptake of knowledge acquisition mainly because of poorly structured web pages. This discussion paper… read more here.
Keywords: digital content; development; development programs; discussion paper ... See more keywords
Institutional factors affecting participation in national faculty development programs: a nation-wide investigation of medical schools
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DOI: 10.1186/s12909-017-0888-1
Abstract: BackgroundMedical schools have used faculty development programs as an essential means to improve the instruction of faculty members. Thus far, however, participating in such programs has been largely voluntary for individuals even though a certain… read more here.
Keywords: medical schools; participation; faculty development; faculty ... See more keywords
Ongoing and Multifaceted Assessment of Academic Library Professional Development Programs Enhances Their Efficacy
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DOI: 10.18438/eblip29413
Abstract: A Review of: Harker, K. R., O'Toole, E., & Sassen, C. (2018). Assessing an academic library professional development program. portal: Libraries and the Academy, 18(1), 199-223. https://doi.org/10.1353/pla.2018.0010 Abstract Objective – To analyze various measures of… read more here.
Keywords: professional development; academic library; program; development programs ... See more keywords