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UNINA9910896530703321 |
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Autore |
Gruba Paul |
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Titolo |
Designs for Language Program Evaluation / / by Paul Gruba |
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Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2024 |
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[1st ed. 2024.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (251 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Language and languages - Study and teaching |
Education - Curricula |
Educational tests and measurements |
Applied linguistics |
Language Teaching and Learning |
Language Education |
Curriculum Studies |
Assessment and Testing |
Applied Linguistics |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Chapter 1: Situating Program Evaluation -- Chapter 2: Design Considerations -- Chapter 3: Preparing an Evaluation -- Chapter 4: Conducting an Evaluation -- Chapter 5: Fostering the Uptake of Recommendations -- Chapter 6: Sustaining Program Improvement -- Chapter 7: Challenges and Agendas. |
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This book aims to advance language program evaluation and practice, building on the author's previous work in Blended Language Program Evaluation (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016). The book is based in theory, yet incorporates case study examples throughout each chapter. The conceptual framework is grounded in complexity and evaluative thinking, and incorporates a three-tiered approach on themes ranging from 'hybrid learning' through to 'leadership' and 'sustainability'. The style of the work seeks to engage stakeholders through its focus on |
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utility and program improvement, and result in pragmatic, evidence-based results that foster quality teaching, learning, and administration. Despite being situated in a multibillion dollar global industry, few language professionals evaluate their language programs and foster improvement. This book is addressed to current language professionals and researchers, and aims to fill this gap in current knowledge and practice. Paul Gruba is an Honorary (Fellow) in the School of Languages and Linguistics at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Originally trained as a journalist in Alaska, he started his career in language teaching as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali from 1983-1985, before moving to Japan and working with businesses to improve English proficiency. He has devoted much of his career to the nexus of new media and assessment. His last three books have concerned 'blended' or 'hybrid' language learning environments with a strong focus on elements that influence their success. Over his career, Paul has delivered keynote addresses, supervised over two dozen PhD students, and earned a global reputation as an innovator in applied linguistics. |
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UNINA9910960968203321 |
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Educating mathematical scientists : doctoral study and the postdoctoral experience in the United States / / Committee on Doctoral and Postdoctoral Study in the United States, Board on Mathematical Sciences, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications, National Research Council |
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Washington, D.C., : National Academy Press, 1992 |
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9786610203079 |
9781280203077 |
1280203072 |
9780309566025 |
0309566029 |
9780585144139 |
0585144133 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (76 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Mathematics - Study and teaching (Graduate) - United States |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 52-53). |
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Educating Mathematical Scientists: DOCTORAL STUDY AND THE POSTDOCTORAL EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES -- Copyright -- PREFACE -- Contents -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- 1 INTRODUCTION -- PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THIS REPORT -- CONTENTS OF THIS REPORT -- 2 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE -- THE EARLY YEARS -- THE ERA OF GROWTH -- THE ERA OF CONTRACTION -- THE RECENT PAST -- 3 THE PRESENT SYSTEM AND SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS -- CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS -- 4 HUMAN RESOURCE ISSUES -- RECRUITMENT -- ADMISSION -- DOMESTIC STUDENTS -- WOMEN AND UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES -- FOREIGN STUDENTS -- PLACEMENT -- 5 FOCUSED, REALISTIC MISSION -- STANDARD MODEL -- SPECIALIZED MODELS -- Subdisciplinary Model -- Interdisciplinary Model -- Problem-based Model -- College-Teachers Model -- Common Features of Specialized Models -- 6 POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT -- COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION -- EFFECTIVE ADVISING -- COURSE WORK AND SPECIALIZED STUDY -- EARLY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE -- MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS -- QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS -- RESEARCH AND THESIS -- POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS -- A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL PROGRAMS -- 7 RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT -- TEACHING SKILLS -- COMMUNICATION SKILLS -- TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS -- THE NON-ACADEMIC MARKET -- THE POSTDOCTORAL EXPERIENCE -- 8 TOWARD MORE SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS -- FACULTY AND DEPARTMENTS -- PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES -- FEDERAL AGENCIES -- THE KEY TO ACTION -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- APPENDICES -- APPENDIX A DOCTORAL AND POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAM SELF-EVALUATION -- APPENDIX B ADVICE TO POTENTIAL GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE MATHEMATICALSCIENCES -- APPENDIX C PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS IN THE MATHEMATICALSCIENCES. |
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The goal of this book is to determine what makes certain doctoral/postdoctoral programs in mathematical sciences successful in producing large numbers of domestic Ph.D.s, including women and underrepresented minorities with sufficient professional experience and versatility to meet the research, teaching, and industrial needs of our technology-based society. Educating Mathematical Scientists describes the characteristics of successful doctoral/postdoctoral programs, based on the diverse set of 10 universities at which site visits were made. |
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