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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract This paper describes a 3‐year community–partnered research initiative focused on advancing early reading, racial equity, and relationships—collectively known as the 3Rs Initiative. The project brought together researchers and community members committed to ensuring that all adults in the county embody a shared “3Rs mindset” to better support ...
Shannon B. Wanless +3 more
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Systematic Reviews, 2023 Background Informal learning experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can enhance STEM learning that occurs in formal educational settings and curricula as well as generate enthusiasm for considering STEM careers.
Ronda J. Jenson +5 more
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A quantum leap in informal benchmarking : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Organisational Excellence at Massey University, Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2017 Despite the paucity of available literature on informal benchmarking and the consequential lack of its understanding, informal benchmarking has outranked established benchmarking (formal), placing 4th out of 20 of the most used business improvement ...
Samuel, Alan
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Facilitators and barriers to neighborhood social integration
American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Social isolation has reached concerning rates, particularly in the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Social integration is critical to combatting social isolation and loneliness by promoting a sense of community and belonging. Yet, most existing research centers on fostering close personal relationships within family and friend networks.
Joelle Fuchs +6 more
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Workplace Learning in Informal Networks
Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2014 Learning does not stop when an individual leaves formal education, but becomes increasingly informal, and deeply embedded within other activities such as work.
Colin Milligan +2 more
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What is the Impact of Blended Learning Including Micro-Learning on Manager Learning and Behavior Change vs. Impact of Classroom Learning? [PDF]
, 2016 Today’s learning trends show that with more information and technology available, a globalized workforce, and a changing way we learn, corporate learning particularly manager training needs to meet the following criteria: Knowledge should be on demand
Avery, Alex
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract This study analyzes a participatory project to develop peer support services for people with serious mental illnesses (SMIs) in China. Drawing on interviews with psychiatrists, social workers, service users, and a family caregiver, it examines the conditions, challenges, facilitators, and outcomes of participation in a paternalistic context ...
Zhiying Ma +6 more
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Incidental acquisition of foreign language vocabulary through brief multi-modal exposure.
PLoS ONE, 2013 First language acquisition requires relatively little effort compared to foreign language acquisition and happens more naturally through informal learning.
Marie-Josée Bisson +3 more
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Technology, Pedagogy and Digital Production: A Case Study of Children Learning New Media Skills [PDF]
, 2007 This article presents an analysis of data from a project which investigated children and young people's learning of digital cultures in informal settings in Britain. The project aimed to build links between young peoples' leisure and learning experiences,
Willett, Rebekah
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract If sexual assault survivors report the assault to the criminal legal system, they often need informal support from family and friends throughout the long and frequently retraumatizing process of investigation and prosecution. This study is part of a long‐term community‐based participatory action research project in a predominately Black ...
Rebecca Campbell +4 more
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