Download or read book National Directory of Alternative Schools written by Jerry Mintz and published by National Coalition of Alternative. This book was released on 1992-05-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Free and Freedom Schools a National Survey of Alternative Programs written by Bruce S. Cooper and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alternative School Directory written by Indiana. Department of Education (1984- ) and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Helping Students Graduate written by Franklin Schargel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the fifteen strategies identified through research reviewed by The National Dropout Prevention Center and Network at Clemson University. Each chapter in this book was written by a nationally recognized authority in that field. Research has shown that these 15 strategies have been successfully implemented in all school levels from K - 12 in rural, suburban, and urban centers; as stand-alone programs or as part of systemic school improvement plans. Helping Students Graduate: A Strategic Approach to Dropout Prevention also covers No Child Left Behind and its effects on dropout rates; Dealing with Hispanic dropouts; Differences and similarities between rural and urban dropouts. These fifteen strategies have been adopted by the U.S. Department of Education. They are applicable to all students, including students with disabilities.
Download or read book The Current Status of Schools of Choice in Public Secondary Education written by Mary Anne Raywid and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book National Directory of Recognized Alternative and Non Traditional Colleges and Universities in the United States written by Jean-Maximillien De La Croix de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic design of non-traditional degree programs. How to learn, setting goals, degree planning, academic counseling, individualized programs, selecting learning strategies, individual study plans, alternative curriculum, program design, concept of external degree programs. Learning contracts: Models & variations, course contracts, group learning, individual learning, seminars in experiential learning, associative learning, learning package program, directed study, extra-institutional learning, resources, tutorial instruction. Earning credit for learning from life & work experience: The concept, philosophy, objectives, means, methods, Assessment of prior learning, earning credit, examinations, credit for nontraditional learning.01633675-onvert your life experience into college degrees: How to get the degree you want, case histories, strategies & planning for earning degrees through 105 applicable examples. What you should know & do before enrolling: Characteristics of schools, programs. Advantages of nontraditional education: Learning process, saving time & money, employment opportunities, needs of mature-adult students, validity of degrees. Disadvantages: Problems facing students before enrolling, after enrolling, after graduation. Comprehensive listings of all recognized schools & programs. Schools to consider & those to avoid. Entries: Approximately 1,600 universities, all programs from accounting to zoology. Special section: How to select the best school, programs that meet your needs, convert life experience into academic credentials.
Download or read book Alternative Education written by J. David Hawkins and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Prevention of Delinquency Through Alternative Education written by United States. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Distributed Learning written by Anna DiStefano and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2003-11-06 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume will appeal to a wide array of readers, from novices to those already working in the field. Recommended for all collections." --CHOICE "Reference literature has been hard put to keep pace with its (distance learning) changes so the appearance of an Encyclopedia is most welcome. Recommended for academic and public libraries." --LIBRARY JOURNAL In today′s fast-paced world, with multiple demands on time and resources as well as pressures for career advancement and productivity, self-directed learning is an increasingly popular and practical alternative in continuing education. The Encyclopedia of Distributed Learning defines and applies the best practices of contemporary continuing education designed for adults in corporate settings, Open University settings, graduate coursework, and in similar learning environments. Written for a wide audience in the distance and continuing education field, the Encyclopedia is a valuable resource for deans and administrators at universities and colleges, reference librarians in academic and public institutions, HR officials involved with continuing education/training programs in corporate settings, and those involved in the academic disciplines of Education, Psychology, Information Technology, and Library Science. Sponsored by The Fielding Graduate Institute, this extensive reference work is edited by long-time institute members, bringing with them the philosophy and authoritative background of this premier institution. The Fielding Graduate Institute is well known for offering mid-career professionals opportunities for self-directed, mentored study with the flexibility of time and location that enables students to maintain commitments to family, work, and community. The Encyclopedia of Distributed Learning includes over 275 entries, each written by a specialist in that area, giving the reader comprehensive coverage of all aspects of distributed learning, including use of group processes, self-assessment, the life line experience, and developing a learning contract. Topics Covered Administrative Processes Policy, Finance and Governance Social and Cultural Perspectives Student and Faculty Issues Teaching and Learning Processes and Technologies Technical Tools and Supports Key Features * A-to-Z organization plus Reader′s Guide groups entries by broad topic areas * Over 275 entries, each written by a specialist in that area * Comprehensive index and cross-references between entries add to the encyclopedia′s ease of use * Annotated listings for additional resources, including distance learning programs, print and non-print resources, and conferences Advisory Board Tony Bates University of British Columbia Gregory S. Blimling Appalachian State University Ellie Chambers The Open University, U.K. Paul Duguid University of California, Berkeley Kenneth C. Green The Campus Computing Project Linda Harasim Simon Fraser University Sally Johnstone WCET Sara Kiesler Carnegie Mellon University William Maehl Fielding Graduate Institute Michael G. Moore Pennsylvania State University Jeremy Shapiro Fielding Graduate Institute Ralph A. Wolff Executive Director, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Download or read book National Defense and Direct Student Loan Program Directory of Designated Low income Schools for Teacher Cancellation Benefits for written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alternative Approaches to Education written by Fiona Carnie and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to give parents and teachers information on the alternative education options available in the UK. It covers three main areas: Outside the state system: small schools; Steiner Waldorf schools; Montessori schools; democratic schools and other schools with alternative philosophies Doing it yourself: setting up a small school or learning centre; educating at home; flexible schooling Alternatives within the state system: how some state schools are finding different ways of working The values, philosophies and methods of each alternative are described, including the first-hand experiences and accounts of children, teachers and parents. There are answers to common questions and useful sources of further information. This accessible and informative book is the ideal introduction for parents deciding how best to educate their children. It will be of interest to teachers looking to build their knowledge of different education philosophies.
Download or read book The National Directory of Internships written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A California Guide to Alternative Education written by Victoria Gonzalez and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alternative Approaches to Education written by Fiona Carnie and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-05-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alternative Approaches to Education provides parents and teachers with information and guidance on different education options in the UK and further afield. This new and expanded edition, including additional chapters and up-to-date contact details, explains the values, philosophies and methods of a range of alternative approaches available outside and within the state system, as well as if you’re ‘doing it yourself’. Illustrated throughout with the first-hand experiences of children, teachers and parents, it provides lists of useful contacts, sources of further information and answers to common questions. Together with brand new chapters on recent research and contemporary debates, and on Free Schools, it covers: Small alternative schools Steiner Waldorf education Democratic schools Alternatives in the state system Parents as change agents Setting up a Small School or Learning Centre Home-based education Flexible schooling Exploring why alternative approaches to education are needed, this accessible and informative book challenges the dominant educational orthodoxies by putting children first. It will be of interest to teachers looking to build on their knowledge of different educational approaches in order to find new ways of working. It is also an ideal introduction for parents deciding how best to educate their children.
Download or read book The Handbook of Alternative Education written by Jerry Mintz and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1994 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text considers issues in alternative education. It looks at the issues from teaching, learning and research perspectives.
Download or read book Education Career Directory written by Bradley J. Morgan and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
