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A Commentary on Purpose, Principle, and Change in Adventist Education, Part I Kindergarten-LifelongHas the leopard changed its spots? Why do Adventist schools now differ so dramatically from the earlier ones? What has been the nature of change in Adventist education? These questions repeatedly arose while Floyd Greenleaf was writing In... -
A Comparative Study of the Learning Styles of Southeast Asian and American Caucasian College Students on Two Seventh-day Adventist Campuses TertiaryProblem: While much research has been conducted on learning style in the United States, no known empirical study has been done to compare the learning styles of Asian and Caucasian students on Seventh-day Adventist campuses. Therefore, the purpose of... -
A Qualitative Investigation into the Significant Achievement of Pasifika Students in One New Zealand School Tertiary-Lifelong"This qualitative case study aimed to investigate why Pasifika students at one school in New Zealand were exhibiting higher levels of achievement than students in schools nationally were on average. The research was conducted through a variety of data... -
A Student-Centred Mathematics Booklet System - Its Influence on Student's Mathematical Performance and Attitudes to Mathematics Tertiary-Lifelong"There are many approaches to teaching mathematics. This paper examines one student-centred approach called the Booklet System used by a number of secondary schools in Brisbane from the mid-1990's for about a decade. Claims made by those advocating this... -
A Study of Student and Faculty Perceptions of the Religious Environment of Andrews University in Relation to Religiosity TertiaryProblem: A report of the perceptions of the environment of an institution can be useful in assessing the effectiveness of that institution. This study assessed student and faculty perceptions of the religious environment of Andrews University, a Seventh-day... -
A Study of the Ministerial Internship as Perceived by Seminary Students and Their Former Supervisors TertiaryThis paper reports a research that attempts to evaluate internship, which consists of a year or more of practical ministry in supervised setting. Two surveys were conducted to obtain data for this study. -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Religiosity , Amount of Exposure to Seventh-day Adventist Parochial Education and Other Selected Variables Among Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Students in Sao Paulo Brazil TertiaryProblem: This study investigated whether the express purpose of Adventist education, (the transmission of the Adventist religious heritage) is being fulfilled. It was based on the relationship between five dimensions of religiosity (the criterion variables),... -
Attitudes Toward Sexual Abstinence Among Black Seventh-day Adventist College Students TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to identify Black Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) college students' attitudes toward the concept of sexual abstinence. Attitude toward abstinence was operationalized as a dichotomy of acceptance or rejection of the concept as a way... -
Chemistry Experiences of First - year Nursing Students : The Interplay of Self - efficacy , Anxiety , Prior Chemistry Experience and Academic Performance - A Mixed Method Approach LifelongPrevious research has established that students with a limited science background find chemistry difficult, with many nursing students experiencing anxiety and a lack of confidence when faced with studying chemistry as part of their degree. One strategy employed... -
Christian Education in Chile - Is the Seventh-day Adventist System at Risk ? TertiaryDiverse perspectives with respect to Christian Education constitute a potential path for misunderstanding and contradictions; this study considers this situation in the context of a Seventh-day Adventist Christian system with students and parents from different... -
Comics as a Textual Genre and the Development of Reading and Writing TertiaryThe objective of this research was to conduct a study on textual genres with a greater emphasis on the comic book genre. Through bibliographic data, it seeks to relate the influence of comics in the development of reading and writing in elementary school... -
Conflict Resolution for the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12"Conflict significantly disrupts achievement within classrooms. It effects individuals but also influences group members and potentially a wider community. Minimizing conflict optimizes opportunity and this is the goal of sharing these insights." -
Conveying Christian Beliefs and Values to Students on Campus through Faith Partners Tertiary-LifelongWalemba points out that "All Adventist groups (faith partners), on a given campus of an Adventist tertiary institution, have the same responsibility of conveying Adventist values and beliefs to the students." Ways are explored that these groups can... -
Dialogue Editorial - Overcoming the Hurdles Grade 9-Tertiary"Student life is very similar to hurdle racing. In my own life I also faced hurdles, even though I have already finished my academic training. Unlike in hurdling, however, our life hurdles are neither the same size nor are painted in bright colors so... -
Discover Bible Course Evaluation and Input from Students, Staff, Volunteers and Pastors TertiaryThis report presents a study with a purpose to evaluate various aspects of the Discover Bible Study Guides, provide information to make decisions about the revision and updating of the Discover course, and find ideas for reaching new target groups. Interviews... -
ECD Self-Study Instrument for Secondary Schools Grade 9-Grade 12This ECD Self-Study Instrument guides the board and school personnel through a program leading to Total Quality Improvement (TQI). It focuses on 10 performance areas: general information, mission, philosophy, and objectives; spiritual emphasis; leadership... -
Freshmen Retention at Two Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education Institution TertiaryProblem. Information is needed regarding the reasons students attend Seventh-day Adventist higher education institutions, and how these reasons and students' characteristics relate to their decision to remain in college or withdraw. Method. A study was... -
Helping Your Students to Flourish! 0-2 years-Lifelong"Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of children and adults experiencing anxiety and other harmful/draining emotions. More students of all ages struggle to balance their emotions and develop resilience. Flourish!... -
High School Worship Assembly and Student Faith Maturity Tertiary-Lifelong"The development of spirituality and faith in students is one of the main goals of Christian education. The present study investigated this faith development and factors that contributed to it. Within the content of the study, faith was identified in... -
Higher Education Students' Motivational Orientations - An Exploratory Study with Students from the Social Communication Course TertiaryThis study aims to investigate, in an exploratory way, the motivation to learn of college students, in addition to investigating how the teaching practice contributes to changing the motivational orientation of these students. The sample was composed of 19... -
How College Impacts Student Spirituality TertiaryThis article examines various studies that explore the impact of attending college on the spirituality of Seventh-day Adventist youth. The article examines Adventist youth attending secular universities as well as those who attend Christian universities. The... -
Improving Student Outcomes with Effective Teacher-Student Interactions Kindergarten-Grade 12Presented on at a 2018 NAD breakout session, the Classroom Assessment Scoring System "identifies the types of teacher-student interactions that matter most in increasing student cognitive, behavioral, and social outcomes." -
Incidence of Work on the Academic Performance of University Students Tertiary-LifelongIn order to investigate the possible incidence of work and the number of weekly working hours on the academic performance of students, the academic performance of 206 male and female students, pupils and non-pupils, belonging to the Universidad Adventista... -
JAE Legal Update: Are Adventist Students Entitled to Freedom of Speech? Kindergarten-LifelongA discussion on whether the "Kuhlmeier v. Hazelwood School District, 795 Fed 1368" case, concerning the freedom of speech of students, is applicable for Adventist schools. Although most religious schools are beyond the reach of the constitutional... -
Leadership and Religiosity - A Study of their Effects on Seventh-day Adventist Student Leaders TertiaryThis dissertation reports a study of the effects of leadership and religiosity on Seventh-day Adventist student leaders. Data were collected through two standardized instruments (Leadership Orientation and Religious Life Inventory) and a questionnaire on activity... -
Lifestyle Stress and Marital Adjustment among Seminary Students and Their Spouses TertiaryStudents taking the Master of Divinity course at Andrews University and the spouses of those who were married were surveyed about the sources of stress in their lives, their methods of coping with problems, and information on their marriages as measured by... -
Loneliness Gets a Bad Report Kindergarten-Grade 12Fischer addresses the negative impact loneliness has on children and adolescents, then explores way to combat it. -
Nurturing Faith in College Nursing Students Tertiary-LifelongAmertill identifies three teaching methodologies specific to nurturing faith in college nursing students in the classroom and clinical setting. They are 1) academic/professional dimensions, 2) role modeling dimensions and 3) pastoral dimension. This... -
Proficiency-Based Education - Shifting from the Factory Model of Schooling Kindergarten-Grade 8As described at this 2018 NAD convention breakout session, students in student-centered schools demonstrate proficiency before moving on, rather than being placed in age-based grade levels. The handout is a starter kit list of proficiency education references... -
Racial identity and academic achievement in African Americans TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to test a resiliency model of academic achievement among African American college students. Using Brofenbrenner's (1986) ecological model as a theoretical framework, it was expected that microsystem environmental factors (parental... -
Respect for Learners - A Christian Didactic Perspective Tertiary-LifelongSutcliffe's aim is to "convince the educator of the crucial importance of treating every learner with the utmost respect, especially in a Christian educational institution." This paper was presented at the 28th Institute of Christian Teaching. -
Responding to At-Risk Children - A Biblical Perspective Preschool-Grade 12This presentation from the 2018 NAD convention "focuses on 6 principles that teachers can utilize to respond and make a difference in the lives of at-risk children in the classroom." -
Self-esteem - Characteristics and Manifestations in Students Preschool-LifelongA student's level of self-esteem can provide information to the teacher about possible influences that affect his or her emotional development and academic performance. This article presents the characteristics of a student with low and high self-esteem and... -
Soft Options or Practical Reality? A Study of Practical Course Options for HSC Students in SDA Schools in NSW Tertiary-Lifelong"This study examines the perceptions of senior students in four Seventh-day Adventist schools in New South Wales toward the range of subject options available at their school. In particular the study focuses upon students’ perceived levels of satisfaction... -
Student Attitude & Opinions At Florida Hospital College of Health Science TertiaryThis paper reports a study of student attitudes and opinions at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences. A profile of the student body has been created to assist in planning for marketing, recruitment and student services. It is based on data from a questionnaire. -
Student Led Conferences Grade 1-Grade 12Are you ready to increase your percentage of positive parent-teacher conferences? Would you like your students to take responsibility for their own learning? Many parents, teachers and students are speaking positively about this unique strategy for success.... -
Student Perceptions of the Integration of Faith, Learning and Practice in a Selected Education Course TertiaryThis paper presents the results of a study conducted in a Christian teacher education program which describes students' perceptions of the integration of faith, learning, and practice in education contexts. The study answers the following questions:(1)... -
Student Responses to Adventist Honors Education Tertiary-Lifelong"While intellectual stimulation and academic accomplishment are often seen as the chief benefits of Honors education, Adventist students writing about their Honors experience also describe the spiritual and social benefits of these programs. The integration... -
Students' and Teachers' Perceptions of Physical Education Tertiary-Lifelong"Students and teachers have a range of perceptions of Physical Education and how it affects students and their learning. Past research has indicated that Physical Education can influence students' academic results as well as their physical development.... -
Study Habits in Students Belonging to the Chilean Adventist Educational System Grade 1-TertiaryThis study was conducted in 2003 in university and high school students belonging to the Adventist educational system in Chile. It was observed that the variable time dedicated to study is a predictor of study habits and the behaviors related to taking notes... -
Survey of Nigerian University Student Affairs Services – a Comparison of Students' Perceived Service Importance and the Students' Level of Satisfaction Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to describe and assess the importance and student satisfaction of the student-personnel services currently available to students at Nigerian universities. Results showed that students, especially older ones, attach a high level... -
Teachers and Students Perceptions of Seventh and Eighth Grade Science Education in a Selected Seventh-day Adventist Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Science education has long been a great concern in the United States, where less than one-third of the students perform at or above the proficient level. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of the science program in a selected... -
The Impact of Adventist Schools on Students TertiaryThis paper reports a study of the impact of Adventist schools on students in the North American Division. The data were collected over a 30-year period. Various types of research methodologies were used. -
The Impact of Avondale College's Ethos, Mission and Values on Six Students Not of the Seventh-day Adventist Faith Tertiary-Lifelong"The Christian tertiary institutions' ethos, mission and values impacts on students not of the particular faith of the Christian educational institution. This study investigated six fourth year education students' experiences at Avondale College during... -
The Impact of Human Emotions upon Learning - a Christian Perspective Tertiary-LifelongMartin notes that "the purpose of this study is to raise the awareness of educators to how emotions impact learning." Martin notes in the paper many "physiological and emotional symptoms of potential distress indicators, followed by suggestions... -
The inclusion of students with actual or perceived learning disabilities in the Seventh-day Adventist elementary classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12This qualitative study investigated the effect of full inclusion of learning disabled students in Seventh-day Adventist classrooms. Information on the dynamics of full inclusion was gathered through interviews with 15 elementary teachers in a Western Conference... -
The Influence of University Personnel Upon Students Spirituality at Selected Adventist Universities in West Africa TertiaryProblem and Purpose. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a deep concern for youth and young adults' spirituality. Hence the church established institutions of higher learning with the aim of restoring in youth and young adults the image of God in which they... -
The Relationship Between Experiences of Master of Divinity Students at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary and their Spirituality TertiaryProblem. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the experiences of Master of Divinity students while enrolled in the seminary and their level of spirituality upon completion. Method. A quantitative research design with a limited... -
The Relationship of Stress to Marital Adjustment , Spirituality , and Mission among Seminary Students and Their Spouses TertiaryThis research sought to examine the personal and family lives of students in the Master of Divinity program at Andrews University. A survey was administered to M.Div. program students and their spouses to discover relationships between sources of stress, stress... -
The Relationship of Student Retention to Teacher/Student Personality Types at Summit Christian College Tertiary"For the past 3 decades, retention studies have emerged as being of significant importance to the smaller colleges and universities, especially the private colleges and universities, including Summit Christian college. With the decline in the high-school... -
Transtheoretical Model as Applied to Adventist Health Behavior Change among University Students Tertiary-LifelongSohn's purpose in this paper is "1) to introduce and adopt the Transtheoretical Model to change students’ Christ-like attitudes and actions such as, the Seventh-day Adventist Church natural remedies to promote health and to prevent disease; and...