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CognitiveGenesis Grade 1-Grade 12The CognitiveGenesis Research Study was an assessment of Adventist academic achievement at the elementary and high school level by Center for Research on Adventist Education at... -
Institute of Christian Teaching Kindergarten-LifelongFind more than 200 sample monographs from the Christ in the Classroom series, presented at annual conferences on Adventist university campuses around the world. These papers, focusing on the integration of faith and learning, were prepared by Christian scholars... -
NAD Education Taskforce Final Report 2016 Preschool-TertiaryIn May 2014, an Education Taskforce was charged with examining the K-12 educational system in the North American Division and making recommendations to strengthen the education system on this continent. After two years of research, study, discussion and meetings... -
Research on Adventist Education - EndNote Library 2012 Kindergarten-LifelongAccess 13 annotated bibliographies, organizing all discovered research on Adventist education by topic. EndNote software is required to access this library. All entries in the EndNote Library are individually entered in Circle. To find the research in Circle,... -
Research on Adventist Education: 14 annotated bibliographies Grade 1-LifelongAccess 14 annotated bibliographies, organizing all discovered research on Adventist education by topic and level. Researchers with Endnotes software will value the full library download. This webpage, a copy of the CD produced for GC Session 2010, also links... -
Strengthening Adventist Education - NAD 2016 Research Report Kindergarten-TertiaryThis identified strategies that could be adopted by the Seventh-day Adventist education system to stem the decline of enrollment and closing of K-12 schools in the North American Division (NAD). The report makes 27 recommendations based on data collected from... -
The Foundation for Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongThe Foundation for Adventist Education fosters scholarly activities that are based on the biblical worldview and advance the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The foundation promotes the foundational role of the Bible in the integration of faith... -
TEACH Journal Kindergarten-Lifelong"TEACH is a journal of Christian education that publishes articles on teaching & professional practice, educational administration, and research & scholarship. It also contains the reflections, impressions and experiences of Christian educators."... -
A Child's Spiritual World - A Qualitative Study Grade 4-Grade 12"Though much has been written about adolescent spirituality and how adults should deal with it, far less has been written by adolescents themselves, or by adults from the adolescent perspective. This study of four twelve-year-old girls takes the adolescent’s... -
A Comparative Study Between the Black and White Seventh-day Adventist Seminarians Concerning Their Attitudes and Perceptions of Their Ministry Relative to Selected Social and Theological Issues TertiaryProblem: The integration of theological studies with the practical aspects of the ministry is a desirable goal which the Seventh-day Adventist Church seeks to nurture within its seminary. The problem this study addresses is the lack of available data... -
A comparative study of critical thinking skills, dogmatism and American college testing program scores of Seventh-day Adventist college freshmen graduated from church related and public secondary schools TertiaryProblem: Development of critical thinking skills is commonly accepted as a desirable outcome of secondary education, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has also accepted this as one of the goals for its educational system. It was the purpose of the present... -
A comparative study of dating and sexual behaviors of senior male and female students attending boarding academies in the Lake Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences of perception between senior males and females regarding dating and sexual behaviors. Method: Two-hundred and twelve questionnaires were collected from the population.... -
A comparative study of music education within the primary education courses, with specific reference to Newcastle CAE and Avondale College TertiaryThe purpose of this project is to offer a comparative insight into the different approaches to music-education within the primary curricula of two colleges. The first of these is the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) offered by Avondale College, Cooranbong N.S.W.-... -
A Comparative Study of the Distribution of Spiritual Gifts Among Students at Andrews University Tertiary"Problem: Recently, considerable interest in spiritual gifts has developed and many scholars have attempted to measure them. This study was to determine whether spiritual gifts distribution is related to a specific demographic profile, and discriminates... -
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 Comparison of the Academic Achievement in Multigrade and Single-grade Elementary Church-school Classrooms Kindergarten-Grade 9A quasi-experimental design was used to statistically compare academic achievement among 277 students in single-grade and multigrade classrooms in the Pacific Northwest. Adjustments were made using analysis of covariance to help insure comparable group means.... -
A Comparison of the Academic Achievement of Seventh-day Adventist Elementary Students by School Type: The Influence of Teacher, Student, Parent, and School Variables Kindergarten-Grade 12Enrollment in Seventh-day Adventist schools is declining as is the number of schools and teachers. While there could be many reasons for this, one perception of SDA schools, held by parents, teachers, pastors, and school board members, is that students enrolled... -
A comparison of the effectiveness of teaching and non-teaching principals in Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools Grade 9-Grade 12This study investigated the perceived effectiveness of "teaching" and "non-teaching" principals in the Seventh-day Adventist secondary educational system. Perceived effectiveness was provided by teachers who worked for randomly selected... -
A Comparison of the Health Beliefs of Florence Nightingale and Ellen G White and the Incorporation of Them into Their Respective Schools of Nursing TertiaryThis study explored the similarities and differences of the health beliefs of Ellen G. White and Florence Nightingale and how these beliefs were incorporated into each of their respective schools of nursing, the Nightingale Training School for Nurses at St.... -
A Comparison of the Role Expectations of the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Selected Universities in Michigan as Perceived by Five Status Groups TertiaryProblem: The university board chairperson performs many tasks in his/her position. However, it appears that there is a lack of consensus on the chairperson's role. Therefore, this study was concerned with the role expectations of the board chairperson... -
A Comparison of Values of Board Chairmen and Educational Administrators in Seventh-day Adventist Residential Academies Colleges and Universities in the United States of America and Canada Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: An important concern of administrators is assessing the role of values in education. A high degree of values congruency between board chairmen and educational administrators seems essential for educational institutions to function effectively.... -
A comprehensive developmental education program for the underprepared college freshman TertiaryWith the influx of low achieving students, institutions of higher education face the problem of underprepared college freshman who cannot read, write, or compute at acceptable levels. Many colleges have implemented developmental education departments to coordinate... -
A Conceptual Model for the Professional Practice of Seventh-day Adventist Educational Administration Based on the Proclamations of the Three Angels of Revelation 14 TertiaryProblem: Since the Seventh-day Adventist administrator must define a suitable mode of practice, the question must be addressed; does the Seventh-day Adventist religion require a distinctive mode of practice or simply suggest a characteristic approach... -
A Curriculum Database for Continuing Education for Ministers in the Colombia-Venezuela Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Tertiary-Lifelong"Background and Purpose of the Study: The Seventh-day Adventist Church is seeking research data on which to base the planning and development of efficient continuing education for ministry programs geographically and culturally adapted to the territories... -
A curriculum model for home economics at Solusi College TertiaryPurpose: This study was conducted to determine the needs of Zimbabwean families in household management so as to develop a home economics curriculum for Solusi College. Method: Home economics syllabi from the University of Cambridge... -
A description of trends in home economics curriculum, enrollment, and degrees granted in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities - A five year study, 1976-1980 TertiaryProblem: As the role of home economics continues to be defined and evaluated within Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities and higher education generally, a clear perception is needed of the purposes and directions of home economics. The purpose... -
A descriptive case study of the perceptions and use of Adventist EDGE: An initiative developed in response to the North American Division of Seventh-Day Adventists' document, Journey to Excellence Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The Southern Union started the Adventist EDGE initiative as an action plan in response to the North American Division's document, Journey to Excellence. The Adventist EDGE became a comprehensive educational reform initiative. However, there... -
A Descriptive Study of the Personality, Attitudes, and Overseas Experience of Seventh-day Adventist College Students Who Served as Short-Term Volunteer Missionaries TertiaryProblem: During the last ten years there has been a surge of interest among college students in short-term volunteer missionary service. It was the purpose of the present study to describe the personality, attitudes, and overseas experience of a group... -
A design for spiritual formation during the academic life of the Adventist seminary students at Collonges-sous-Saleve, France TertiaryProblem: This project report addresses the problem of lack of practicum of a spiritual formation for students at the seminary of Collonges-sous-Saleve, France. Method: The project is developed in four stages as follows. First, it... -
A factor analysis of CognitiveGenesis that identifies the characteristics of the components of Adventist holistic education Grade 3-Grade 11The Seventh-day Adventist educational system, as a Christian private school organization, has advocated the theory of the holistic development of the physical, mental, spiritual, and social factors since its beginning in 1872. Using the CognitiveGenesis research... -
A formal mentoring program and its relationship to academic success and retention rates of first-time freshman college students at Walla Walla University TertiaryProblem: For almost 160 years, researchers have studied freshman college students because attrition is heaviest during the first year. At Walla Walla University, statistics have shown that approximately 30% of each incoming freshman class will not return... -
A Look at Home Economics Programs in North American Adventist Schools Grade 9-TertiaryResults of research on the status of home economics in Adventist academies and colleges in North America. Four surveys dealing with the teaching of home economics were sent out. Survey results indicate that the majority of schools no longer require or even... -
A Mixed Method Study of the Environmental and Personal Factors that Influence Faculty Research Productivity at Small-Medium, Private, Doctorate-granting Universities TertiaryProblem: This study sought to determine what organizational factors and personal characteristics of faculty members most relate to research productivity at small- to medium-sized not-for-profit, private, doctorate-granting universities. Method:... -
A More Complete Report Card Grade 9-Grade 12What is the purpose of your school? How Adventist do you perceive it to be? Read this summary report of research conducted in the South Pacific Division by Division Education Director, Barry Hill. Comments on 8 of the 18 interview questions are summarized... -
A narrative analysis using multiple case studies of nursing graduates who overcame academic adversity Tertiary-LifelongProblem: This research poses the problem that academic adversity may be encountered in nursing students across three levels of nursing education, affecting retention. Because this adversity takes many forms, it is often difficult for nurse-educators... -
A narrative case study describing the support culture for the change process in a small parochial, boarding secondary school Grade 8-Grade 12Problem: History acknowledges that change in education is difficult. Literature suggests that the educational system plays a critical role in individual school-change initiatives. Educators need to seek for better understanding of the influence that... -
A needs assessment of a continuing education program for Korean pastors in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Continuing education for NAD Korean SDA pastor’s ministry has been conducted since 1981. To make this continuing education program relevant a needs assessment was necessary. This study attempted to assess the specific needs of Korean... -
A Needs Assessment of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminarys Master of Divinity Program as Perceived by the Graduates, Faculty, Students, and Employers of Graduates TertiaryProblem: There is a lack of current data by which to evaluate how well the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity program prepares its graduates for the actual practice of ministry. The purpose of this study was to: (1) collect... -
A Philosophical, Educational and Organizational Model for Seventh-day Adventist Early Childhood Education and Care Centers Kindergarten-Grade 12"Early childhood programs operating within Seventh-day Adventist church or school settings have a very special role to play in the education and training of young children. The opportunity to care for another's child provides a sacred opportunity to build... -
A proposed paradigm of personality as explored through the relationship between moral reasoning and cognitive flexibility Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Personality, a construct representing the dynamic integration of the individual, remains complicated, both in theory and in research. The purpose of this study was to explore a conceptual paradigm of personality through the relationship between... -
A proposed training program for Seventh-day Adventist ministerial interns in the Scandinavian countries Tertiary-LifelongWherever the Seventh-day Adventist church with its professional ministry desires to improve its effectiveness, the matter of field education for interns as well as theological education is of importance. Somehow, guidelines and formative education for the... -
A Qualitative Assessment of the Meaning of Shared Governance At a Parochial University TertiaryShared governance is a treasured tradition of academe. Problems of administrative practice arise when meanings and definitions of shared governance are undefined and implicit rather than defined and explicit. What are the meanings and definitions of shared... -
A Quick Guide to Adventist Resources on the Internet Grade 7-LifelongThis article aims to direct teachers to Seventh-day Adventist resources to use for their courses, lectures, or devotionals. Brief descriptions are paired with website links on various topics -
A School Checkup - How Good is Your Health Program? Kindergarten-LifelongHow healthy is your school? Seven effective steps are outlined for Adventist teachers and administrators wanting to re-evaluate the health program in their school by using education research procedures. A sample survey for gathering information from parents... -
A Seventh-day Adventist Concept of the Kingdom of God and its Implication for Religious Education Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: While there are statements in the writings of Ellen G. White and those of Seventh-day Adventist scholars that seem to indicate that there is a relationship between the kingdom of God and education, it appears that no major work has been done... -
A Spiritual Master Plan for Spicer Memorial College TertiaryIn the face of required expenditures for competitive higher education and the growing challenges of quality Christian training, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is concerned about accountability in spiritual development and outcomes assessment. The General... -
A Study of Group Attitudes Toward the Professional Status of Teachers in Selected Adventist Elementary and Secondary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: It was not known to what extent groups associated with Adventist education supported the professional role orientation of teaching which in turn affected the work behavior and morale of teachers. Method: A Professional Role... -
A Study of Parental Attitudes Regarding Secondary Boarding Schools of the Mid America Union of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: One of the challenging problems of SDA education in North America is the possible trend of declining enrollment of boarding academies, which have been the mainstay of the SDA secondary school system. It was the purpose of this study to determine... -
A Study of Perceptions Held Toward Teacher Evaluation Policies and Practices by Teachers and their Supervisors in Adventist Schools in Canada Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Most school administrators and teachers deem teacher evaluation systems to be extremely stressful, of little or no value, and a barrier to high staff morale. The purpose of this study was to investigate the current teacher evaluation policies... -
A study of select decisions that fostered the growth and development of Solusi University in Zimbabwe TertiaryProblem: Decision making is a practical day-to-day phenomenon. It manifests itself in various ways, such as choosing what to do or not to do, in evaluating and fulfilling what is now and what is expected. Decision making is a cycle covering the time... -
A study of selected administrative issues in the history and development of Newbold College TertiaryProblem: Newbold College, England, has existed since 1902. No detailed study has been made of its development, even though it has played a major part in the preparation of the Seventh-day Adventist work force in large areas of Europe and elsewhere.... -
A Study of Selected Variables Dealing with Continuing Education Interests of Seventh-Day Adventist Pastors and Judicatory in the North American Division Tertiary-Lifelong"Background and Purpose of the Study: The study grew out of an increased Seventh-day Adventist interest in continuing education for ministry in the church's North American Division. This interest had generally been accompanied by a lack of current... -
A study of Seventh-day Adventist education in Denmark Kindergarten-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to determine attitudes toward SDA education among ministers, educators, and other SDA church members in Denmark. Questionnaires were mailed to all ministers and educators and a random sample of lay members in the Seventh-day Adventist... -
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 Teacher Motivation in Five Selected Seventh-day Adventist Colleges in the United States TertiaryProblem: The purpose of this study was to determine what positive and negative motivating factors affect teachers at Seventh-day Adventist colleges, to determine if these factors are different for public university teachers as identified in a similar... -
A Study of the Attitudes of Seventh-day Adventist Parents Toward the Support of Seventh-day Adventist Church Schools in British Columbia Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Despite the numerical growth of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) membership and the number of private and parochial schools, there has not been a corresponding increase in student enrollment in Adventist church schools in British Columbia, Canada.... -
A study of the attitudes of the Adventist Church members in Taiwan toward the support of Seventh-day Adventist Christian education Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: The Seventh-day Adventist denomination has developed a school system to serve the individual needs of its members and general needs of the church. From 1972 to 1986, the educational work of the Adventist church in Taiwan has declined steadily.... -
A study of the beliefs, knowledge levels, and sexual behavior as they relate to HIV/AIDS of students attending three Seventh-day Adventist boarding schools in Ethiopia Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the beliefs and level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS, and sexual behavior of students attending three Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) secondary schools in Ethiopia. This study also examined how certain demographic... -
A study of the implications of the Piagetian theory of moral development for Seventh-day Adventist schools based on a comparison of selected schools in Hong Kong, Michigan and Indiana Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The Seventh-day Adventist Church is losing a great number of youth. The unfavorable attitudes on the part of many youth toward God's commandments arc thought to have been partially responsible for this apostasy phenomenon. Method:... -
A study of the relationship between church sponsored K-12 education and church membership in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Kindergarten-Grade 12Church growth continues to be a concern for religious sects. Writers on church growth hold that all the various ministries of the church must assist the church in accomplishing church growth. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or... -
A Study of the Relationship Between Loneliness and Internet Use Among University Students TertiaryProblem: Research investigating the relationship between loneliness and various dimensions of Internet use is mixed. While some studies support the connection, other studies refute the link. More analysis in this area is needed to help clinicians, parents,... -
A study of the religious attitudes and behaviors of Adventist adolescents in North America related to their family, educational, and church backgrounds Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Why are Seventh-day Adventist youth leaving the church in North America? This study, the first report of a 10-year longitudinal research project, sought to identify attitudes and behaviors of Adventist adolescents and examine possible correlations... -
A Study on Selected Factors Influencing School Choice Among the Seventh-day Adventist Population in Southwest Michigan Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem One of the most significant problems currently facing Seventh-day Adventist church schools in North America is declining enrollment in Grades K-12. In Southwest Michigan where this study was done, Seventh-day Adventist parents tend to make choices... -
A supervisory and remedial reading program in a Seventh-day Adventist elementary school Kindergarten-Grade 8Statement of the problem: It was the purpose of this study (1) to examine the objectives of the reading program in the Seventh-day Adventist elementary school in terms of its philosophy of education, (2) to determine the best methods of meeting these... -
A Survey of Computer Equipment and Use and Teacher Literacy and Attitudes Regarding Computers in the Seventh-day Adventist School System of the Lake Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12This research study was conceived to gather and assess data about teacher training, teacher attitudes, and a computer inventory in the K-10 Schools of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists which oversees church activities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. -
A survey of the perceptions of teachers and students related to the instructional-cognitive emphasis and classroom learning conditions of Adventist upper secondary schools in East Malaysia Kindergarten-Grade 12This study provided teachers and administrators of Adventist upper secondary schools in East Malaysia with empirical data on classroom learning conditions and the teaching of thinking skills. This cross-sectional survey of 25 teacher responses and 588 student... -
Academic Achievement Among sixth-graders in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles (Protestant, Public Schools, Roman Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist) Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the academic achievement, as measured by the Standardized Achievement Test, of Seventh-day, Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Public school sixth-graders in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. This study also... -
Academic workload typologies and burnout among faculty in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities in North America Tertiary-LifelongThe focus of this investigation was to determine the possible relationship of workload typologies and other selected demographic variables to levels of burnout among full-time faculty in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities in North America. Four... -
Academy Students and Pre-service Teachers Perceptions of the Use of Electronic Technology in their Personal Life and School Experiences in a Selected Union Conference Grade 9-TertiaryProblem: The influx of N-Gen students into the classroom of teachers of earlier generations has created a digital generation gap. This gap has serious consequences for schools. -
Administrative Stress and Burnout Among Seventh-day Adventist School Administrators in the United States Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: This study examined and compared the perceived sources of administrative stress that contributed most to feelings of job-related burnout for elementary/junior academy principals, senior academy principals and superintendents within the Seventh-day... -
Administrator Perceptions of Internet-Based Distance Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities : a Mixed-Method Study TertiaryProblem: The quality of Internet-based distance education (IBDE) will increasingly become the standard by which students choose a program as higher educational options multiply due to the dramatic growth in distance education. A system-wide examination of perceptions of IBDE in Adventist higher education is important to administrators for future institutional strategic planning purposes, systemic adoption of policies and practices that promote excellence, and identifying collaborative efforts. -
Adventist Education in North America - How Do We Measure Up Academically? Kindergarten-Grade 12How do Adventist elementary and secondary schools measure up academically to their private and public school counterparts? CognitiveGenesis seeks to answer the question, 'What impact does Adventist education have on the academic performance of students?'... -
Adventist Education Research Topics Tertiary-LifelongLooking for a research topic on Adventist Education? Examine this list compiled by Dr H. Rasi in 1995, from suggestions by Adventist world education leaders. Know of research on one of these topics? SUBMIT research report information through CIRCLE. -
Adventist Education Sermon - Moving Hearts and Minds Upward Kindergarten-Grade 12Drawing on the theme from the NAD 2012 Teacher Convention, Adventist educator Phil Kahler shares a sermon powerpoint. -
Adventist Education Statistics Tertiary-LifelongExamine the 1999 statistics on Adventist schools and colleges around the globe. Ideas for use: have a math class graph various aspects of the tabulated information, and consider the impact of Adventist education in fulfilling the gospel commission. Or compare... -
Adventist Education World Statistics 2009 Kindergarten-LifelongThis one page table reports the number of Adventist elementary, secondary and tertiary teachers, students, and schools for each of the 13 world regions of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, December 31, 2009. -
Adventist Education: Interesting sites Grade 1-LifelongReview several Adventist education websites. These provide resources for integrated faith education. -
Adventist Philosophy Applied to Campus Life Tertiary-LifelongThe University of Montemorelos is living a curriculum transformation experience. This project with its holistic education has the purpose of bringing the curriculum closer to the Adventist philosophy that the institution upholds. The presentation outlines... -
Adventist secondary teachers' concepts of education - Comparative aspects between the United States and Japan Grade 9-Grade 12Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the similarities and differences in SDA secondary educators' concepts of education in the United States and Japan, regarding evaluation of their teaching and their self-esteem. Procedure:... -
Affective Teaching - A Place for Emotion in Classroom Learning Tertiary"Teaching and learning nearly always take place in a social context. Intellectual growth also brings about changes in the social and emotional facets of both teachers and students. Teaching and learning are greatly affected by the quality of relationships... -
AIDS Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors in Adolescents - Public Schools Versus SDA Academies Grade 9-Grade 12This articles presents the results of a 1990-91 study of students in California senior academies and their AIDS awareness as compared with public high school students. The academy students were significantly better informed about AIDS and much less likely... -
AIDS Risk Among Students Attending SDA Academies in North America Grade 9-Grade 12The results of one of five studies done on the causes of HIV/AIDS risk behaviors exhibited by students enrolled in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United States. Discussion is given to research design, results, the impact of non-Seventh-day Adventist... -
AIDS Risk Among Students Attending Seventh-day Adventist Schools in North America Grade 9-Grade 12In 1995, a survey was conducted among students attending 69 Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) high schools within the United States and Canada. The survey assessed the extent that these students practiced sexual and drug-use behaviors which place them at risk for... -
AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in adolescents attending Seventh-day Adventist schools in California Kindergarten-Grade 12Since it was first recognized in 1981, the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has become a pandemic disease. Because public education has being recognized as the most effective means to fight the spread of AIDS, there has been an increasing assessment... -
AIIAS Goals and Corporate Identity Study Tertiary"AIIAS exists to develop Christian leaders for service to the Church and society. As a faith-based educational institution its mission must reflect spiritual as well as academic concerns. Is AIIAS accomplishing that mission? This mixed methods study analyzed... -
AIIAS INFO Journal Grade 1-LifelongInternational Forum (INFO) is a multidisciplinary academic journal published biannually since 1998 by the AIIAS School of Graduate Studies. Archived online, download research reports, discussions of contemporary issues, instructional materials, and book reviews. -
Aims of education in the writings of Ellen White Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Ellen White's educational philosophy and its application to the aims of education have not been systematically or thoroughly addressed within the parameters and demands of a graduate thesis. The present dissertation explores the aims of education,... -
Alternative systems of graduate education: A comparative evaluation of the on- and off-campus programs of Loma Linda University School of Public Health TertiaryAlternative systems of higher education have proliferated in the United States concomitant with an increased demand for accountability and evaluation of the effectiveness of institutions of higher learning. Credibility of alternative degree programs relies... -
An Adventist Curriculum Needs Assessment - A Global Secondary Teacher Survey Grade 9-TertiaryAre secondary teachers aware of Adventist curriculum resources? Which ones do they actually use to integrate faith in their classes, and how effective do they perceive these to be? One of the survey's findings suggest that greater support for Adventist elementary... -
An Adventist Curriculum Needs Assessment - A Global Survey of Secondary School Teachers Grade 9-LifelongA 2005 survey of 837 Seventh-day Adventist high school or secondary teachers in 12 world divisions researched the following questions: 1. How do Adventist secondary teachers perceive the philosophy of integrating faith in learning? How, if at all, are... -
An AIDS Risk Appraisal of Students Attending Seventh-day Adventist High Schools in the United States and Canada Kindergarten-Grade 12Since its first recognition in 1981, the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has become a global disease of increasing prevalence. Because there is no current cure or vaccination available to effectively prevent AIDS, health education has become an important... -
An AIDS-risk assessment of students attending Christian high schools in the United States of America: A practical application of the theory of planned behavior Grade 8-Grade 12During the school year of 1994-1995, 1611 students attending Seventh-day Adventist high schools in the United States of America completed questionnaires designed to assess their HIV/AIDS-related knowledge and behaviors. AIDS-related behavioral intentions,... -
An analysis and evaluation of the program of pastoral field education in the Inca Union Seventh-day Adventist College against selected criteria on ministerial functions TertiaryProblem: In the territory of the Inca Union, served by Inca Union College, the Seventh-day Adventist church is experiencing accelerated growth. Since there is a shortage of pastors, it usually expected of the graduates that they assume their pastorate... -
An analysis of home economics curricula in Australian public secondary schools and North American Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools, with implications for Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in Australia Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study was to (1) compare home economics curricula for state secondary schools in Australia and Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in North America, and (2) adapt Australian state curriculum guides to meet... -
An analysis of nutritional adequacy of the existing dietary pattern at Fulton College food service TertiaryPurpose of the Study: The purpose of the study was to identify the dietary pattern as used at Fulton College Food Service and to evaluate the adequacy in meeting the nutritional needs of the students. Method: Study was undertaken... -
An analysis of spiritual factors on academic achievement in Seventh-day Adventist schools Grade 3-Grade 11This study asked the question: Do spiritual factors impact academic achievement? The subjects in this study were all students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11, in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United States and Bermuda, from 2006 to 2008. The compilation... -
An analysis of the implementation of the nongraded program at the New Port Richey Seventh-day Adventist Elementary School Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Seventh-day Adventist schools have long been dissatisfied with the graded school as an answer to educational organization which would be in harmony with the writings as a guideline for Seventh-day Adventist schools. It was the purpose of the... -
An application of the Finlayson School climate scales to four Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools Kindergarten-Grade 12The Finlayson School Climate Questionnaires were administered to four independent secondary schools, each belonging to the Seventh-day Adventist system of education. Two were boarding schools situated in Perth and Melbourne and two were day schools situated... -
An assessment of curriculum needs for family life studies in Trinidad and Tobago Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose of the Study: This study is designed to assess the curriculum needs in Family-Life Studies for Seventh-day Adventist schools in Trinidad and Tobago where no adequate needs assessment has been undertaken. The Procedure: The... -
An Assessment of the Perceived Administrative Effectiveness of Boarding School Principals in the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to examine the views held by those whose duties include the management and day-to-day operations of the secondary boarding schools within the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This refers specifically... -
An Ethnography of an Urban Black Adventist School Tertiary-LifelongAn ethnographic study was conducted in order to explore the world of a separatist, black, Seventh-day Adventist school, to better understand broad segregation/integration issues within the text of a single school community. The study addressed the concern... -
An evaluation of health behavior change during a general education health course TertiaryProblem: There have been no studies as to the effectiveness of the one-credit general education health course at Andrews University, Fit for Life, in promoting the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors. Because behavior change is a process that occurs... -
An Evaluation of the Concept of Seminary in Mission with Reference to the Latin American Adventist Theological Seminary TertiaryThis study dealt with the Seminary in Mission (SIM) concept held by the Latin American Adventist Theological Seminary (LAATS), its current perception, and its degree of application in the five LAATS campuses. The creation of LAATS by the South American Division... -
An examination of assertiveness, right-wing authoritarianism and empowerment in Adventist teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis study measures and compares Adventist teachers' levels of assertiveness, right wing authoritarianism and empowerment as measured by the Assertiveness Test (AT), Right Wing Authoritarianism Scale (RWA) and School Participant Empowerment Scale (SPES). A... -
An Examination of the Perceived Need and Recommended Competencies for a Secondary School Principal Internship Program in the Seventh-day Adventist Educational System Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived need for, the recommended competencies of, and the delivery systems suggested, for a secondary school principal internship program in the Seventh-day Adventist educational system. This study evolved from... -
An exploration of the interest in and challenges of fostering undergraduate leadership-development at Andrews University TertiaryProblem: Among the wide spectrum of definitions regarding the meaning of leadership there are also themes regarding a critical need for leadership-development, and the belief that leadership can be learned and should be available to all. Therefore,... -
An Inquiry of Governance Training , Perceptions of Board Members Qualifications , and Board Assessments of Day Academies in the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose of study: The purpose of the study was to investigate the school boards of non-boarding secondary schools in the Southern Union regarding their governance training programs, the perceptions of the board members regarding their qualifications,... -
An investigation into the mentoring of beginning professors in a private Philippines University TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to assess the level of need and perceptions of beginning professors to mentoring as a means for providing support and professional development and Clifford University, a private, religious institution in the Philippines. A... -
An Investigation of Parents Perceptions of the Junior Academy Principals Role in the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: If he/she is to satisfy or accommodate the expectations of the various groups that interact with him/her, the principal needs to be aware of how they perceive his/her role; but no studies were found on parents' perceptions of the junior-academy... -
An investigation of perceptions of recruiting strategies - utilized for home economics students in three Seventh-day Adventist institutions of higher education in the United States of America TertiaryProblem: In view of the decline in enrollment among institutions of higher education in general and in SDA institutions in particular, a study of the factors influencing the reason for choice of college as well as other pertinent factors was conducted.... -
An investigation of predictors of success in elementary student teaching in selected Seventh-day Adventist Colleges TertiaryProblem: Investigations of predictors of student teaching success have yielded contradictory results in general. Besides, reports of such investigations could not be located, as related to Seventh-day Adventist colleges. There seemed to be a need for... -
An Investigation of Stress and Factors Producing Stress Among Married Students Living in the Andrews University Married Student Housing Complex TertiaryProblem: The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of stress and identify factors producing stress among married students living in the Andrews University married student housing complex. Method: Two samples were used... -
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of Training in the Utilization of Spiritual Gifts in the Personal Ministries of Ontario Seventh-day Adventists Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The New Testament indicates that spiritual gifts occupy a crucial function in the life and growth of the church. No known empirical study has measured the effectiveness of nurture and training for gift implementation. This study was designed... -
An Investigation of the Knowledge and Beliefs Held by Teachers and Parents in a Parochial School System Regarding Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder and the Variables that Predict Their Knowledge Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent childhood disorders affecting 3 to 5% of school populations in the United States and other countries. Due to the behavioral and/or academic challenges of children... -
An Investigation of the Need for Building Community at the Andrews University Student Housing Complex TertiaryProblem: This study investigated the need for building community at the Andrews University Student Housing Complex and determined the demographic differences associated with this need. Method: A sample of 61 residents of the Beechwood,... -
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),... -
An investigation to determine the role classroom teachers play in recruitment Kindergarten-Grade 12[Ch IV – Conclusions and Recommendations] This study was undertaken to determine as far as possible: (1) the reasons which teen-agers and others have for not looking toward teaching as an appealing career, (2) the major reasons teen-agers... -
An organizational model for a coordinated program of music ministry for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America and Europe Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Initiating work in the coordination of church music activities has been undertaken in the North American and European portions of the world-wide organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. There was a need to develop a comprehensive model... -
Analysis of Some Influences on Literacy as Observed by Facilitators of Literacy in Cambodia Tertiary-Lifelong"Cambodia is a country that lags behind many of its neighbors in literacy. Seventh-day Adventist church workers have found that offering adult literacy classes is one good way to introduce Buddhists to Christianity. Many of the literacy students are actually... -
Analysis of the factors affecting job satisfaction among educational administrators employed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: This study addressed the problem of why educational administrators within the Seventh-day Adventist system in Australia were not remaining longer than their positions. The approach taken was to address the area of job satisfaction and to examine... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 13 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 14 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 15 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 16 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers and administrators, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. The areas covered... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 17 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers and administrators, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. The areas covered... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 18 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers and administrators, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. The areas covered... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 19 KindergartenA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 20 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 22 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 24 Tertiary-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 25 Tertiary-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 26 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 27 Kindergarten-LifelongA report of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some studies may be of importance or interest to teachers, therefore they are made available through the School of Education. This edition of the index references... -
Andrews University Educational Research Index 28 Tertiary-LifelongThe Educational Research Index, published yearly in the Journal of Adventist Education, is a compilation of formal research conducted by students in the School of Education at Andrews University. Some of the research is of particular importance and interest... -
Announcing Valuegenesis 3 Grade 6-Grade 12Gillespie introduces the third ValueGenesis study, which will continue to research faith, values and commitment of Adventist youth. This third wave will survey students in grades 6 through 12 attending Adventist churches and schools. Key findings from ValueGenesis... -
Assessing Adventist Academics - A Mid-Point Update on CognitiveGenesis Kindergarten-Grade 12This article provides an interim overview of results of a 4 year study of academic achievement for grade 3-9 and 11 student attending Adventist schools in North America. Results indicate that "students in NAD schools are both achieving above the national... -
Assessing needs at a Christian university in Central Africa - Which research methods work best? TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to analyze the appropriateness of several small-scale needs-assessment methodologies in a Central African setting. A needs assessment of the computer science department of a small Christian university in Rwanda, Central Africa,... -
Assessing participation in the spiritual development modes: Construction and testing of the Christian Spiritual Participation Profile TertiaryAlthough many measures of religiosity or spirituality exist, most have been developed by psychologists and sociologists, not educators. No measure based on learning theory and designed to assess and promote spiritual development has been found. This... -
Attitudes and Problems Perceived in Adventist Mission Schools of Hong Kong Tertiary-Lifelong"Problem: In spite of the combined efforts of both the local churches and the schools, the church attendance of Seventh-day Adventist adolescents has been low. This present study was to identify the religious attitudes of current Adventist students... -
Attitudes and Support of Adventist Ministers Towards K-12 Tertiary-LifelongPurpose: This study examines the attitudes of Seventh-day Adventist ministers regarding the importance of denominational elementary and secondary schools and self-perceived levels of support. The study also compares identified demographic variables... -
Attitudes of Adventist Parents Toward Adventist Schools in British Columbia Tertiary-LifelongProblem. Despite the numerical growth of Seventh-day Adventist membership and the number of private and parochial schools, there has not been a corresponding increase in student enrollment in Adventist church schools in British Columbia, Canada. This study... -
Attitudes of Male Administrators Toward Hiring and Promoting Female Administrators in the Seventh-day Adventist Educational System in the North American Division Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: The ratio of female to male educational administrators is considerably lower than the ratio for teachers. This study investigated the attitudes of male administrators toward hiring and promoting female administrators in the Seventh-day Adventist... -
Attitudes of older persons about volunteering and willingness to participate in an intergenerational education program Kindergarten-LifelongEven though a large number of intergenerational programs exist, not one program providing basic educational preparation was discovered. The need for qualified volunteers is an area of concern, because volunteers must possess qualities other than just a desire... -
Attitudes of Seventh-day Adventists to parochial education Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Despite growth in Seventh-day Adventist church membership, the enrollment trends in the North American Division schools are static. This study attempts to establish some reasons for this static enrollment by evaluating members’ attitudes... -
Attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of Seventh-day Adventist secondary school educators in the Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose This study undertook to determine in quantifiable terms the attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of the 295 educators of the secondary schools operated by the Seventh-day Adventist church in the Philippines. It endeavored to assess the educators'... -
B.A.s, M.A.s, and M.U.G.s - A case-study in socio-cultural change Kindergarten-LifelongThis case-study of Brisbane Seventh-day Adventists indicates that University education, for these Adventists who experience it, is a significant factor in sociocultural change, since it provides an environment where they may construct and learn dissonant perceptions... -
Beliefs, perceptions, and practices of Seventh-day Adventist educators in Australia and New Zealand Kindergarten-LifelongThe survey instrument was an updated adaptation of that developed by Plubell (1979) for his study of SDA educators in the American northwest. The anonymously completed questionnaire for this study sought to determine the Australian and New Zealand SDA educators’... -
Benefits, Challenges and Strategies of OA and Repository Implementation in Seventh-day Adventist University Libraries: An International Perspective TertiaryOpen Access and institutional repositories are rapidly making their way into the scientific communications pipe line. Many universities are implementing their own intellectual production repositories using open access strategy and technology as a means for... -
Brain Research - Does It Support Ellen G. White's Counsels to Educators? Kindergarten-Grade 12This feature article identifies the connection between Ellen White's counsels on education and the findings of current brain researchers. Caviness examines 15 recurrent themes in brain research and 12 in Ellen White's counsels; she arrives at insightful conclusions... -
Bright sparks - A study of the availability of gifted education programs within Seventh-day Adventist Primary Schools within Australia Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated the provisions made for gifted students in Seventh-day Adventist Primary Schools in Australia, with particular reference to six aspects of gifted education, namely: (1) identification, (2) gender equality, (3) priority, (4) the extent... -
Canadian Adventist Teacher Network - CATnet Kindergarten-Grade 12CATnet promotes communication and the exchange of ideas among Adventist educators in Canada. Educators anywhere can access resource recommendations, an online journal, teacher blogs on using technology effectively, and Canadian Union forms, policies and guidelines. -
Catering for international students - The experiences of first year Asian and North American students at Rural University TertiaryInternational students currently make up almost one fifth of students in Australia, and at Rural University. Because they are living and studying in a new and different culture, these students experience certain difficulties both socially and academically.... -
Challenges to Seventh-Day Adventist Tertiary Education in the Caribbean Tertiary"The article briefly summarizes seven challenges that face the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) tertiary institutions in the Caribbean. There is no exhaustive discussion of the challenges but each is clearly articulated. There is no attempt to address solution... -
Characteristics of Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Adolescents who Attempted Suicide Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Hispanic adolescent suicide attempts appear to have been understudied, while suicidal behavior continues to be a concern as a youthful phenomenon. The present study sought to contribute to the understanding of Hispanic youth suicide and its... -
Christian college students' perceptions of faculty spirituality Tertiary-LifelongAt an evangelical Christian university, 21 college seniors were interviewed to determine the criteria by which they evaluate faculty spirituality. Students expressed hesitancy in making such an evaluation because of the complexity of determining the quality... -
Christian Education and Youth Retention in the Seventh-day Adventist Church Findings from a 10-Year Longitudinal Study Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares findings from a ground-breaking study of Adventist youth and considers the educational implications for predicting the retention or drop-out factors in the Adventist church. It also addresses the differences between those who attend Adventist... -
Christian Education in Chile: Is the Seventh-day Adventist System at Risk? Kindergarten-Grade 12Diverse 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... -
Christian education in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, 1959-2004 Kindergarten-LifelongNegative trends within the Nigerian educational system, such as cultism and examination malpractices which have resulted into general lack of moral values and deficiency of practical skills among school leavers call for concern. The Seventh-day Adventist church... -
Classroom Libraries: The Experience of Village Adventist Elementary School in Berrien Springs, Michigan Kindergarten-Grade 8The objectives of this paper are to: 1. have a historical overview of school libraries 2. view Village Adventist Elementary School in general and its classroom libraries in particular 3. investigate how teachers and students perceive the classroom... -
Classroom Teachers Perceptions of Seventh-day Adventist Academy Principals Effectiveness in the Lake Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: In the Seventh-day Adventist educational system, a need exists for research concerning the interpersonal relationships between school principals and teachers, particularly regarding the way in which teachers perceive the principal's role. A... -
CognitiveGenesis (CG) - Assessing Academic Achievement and Cognitive Ability in Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12"CognitiveGenesis collected achievement and ability test data from 2006–2009 for all students in Seventh-day Adventist schools in North America. Students were above average in achievement compared to national norms and achieved above that predicted... -
CognitiveGenesis - Assessing Adventist Academics Grade 1-Grade 12This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation introduces the North American Division Cognitive Genesis research project, coordinated by La Sierra University. -
CognitiveGenesis - Quality Adventist Academics Video Kindergarten-LifelongDick Duerksen provides research results in an understandable and positive way, outlining the quality of Adventist education. Citing recent Cognitive Genesis research findings, Duerksen hones in on high academic achievement, and life transforming potential... -
CognitiveGenesis Articles, Reports & Newsletters Grade 3-Grade 12Link to articles published, yearly reports, and newsletters disseminating findings from the four-year Cognitive Genesis study of North American Division Seventh-day Adventist elementary and secondary school students and their parents. -
Committed Seventh-day Adventist Students at Secular Institutions of Higher Education TertiaryThe experiences of Seventh-day Adventist students at secular universities was examined. Seven women and two men attending universities in Michigan and New York were interviewed. The researcher employed a heuristically guided phenomenological method to get... -
Communication effectiveness and decision-making styles of administrators of Adventist secondary schools in Luzon as perceived by the teachers and administrators Kindergarten-Grade 12Effective communication and decision making are two of the main pillars of healthy institutions. Some authors consider effective communication as the lifeblood of the organization and others consider decision making as the brain. This study explored the relationship... -
Comparative Analysis of Students' Information Seeking Behaviour in Adventist Universities - A Survey of Babcock and Solusi Universities TertiaryThis study examined the information seeking behaviour of undergraduate students in two Seventh-day Adventist institutions. The population was made up of 4,741 students from three faculties registered during the first semester of 2009/2010 academic session.... -
Comparison of alcohol and other drug use trends between a prohibitionist university and national data sets Tertiary-LifelongThis article provides information on a decade of trends and prevalence of substance use at a Midwestern prohibitionist university. Trends were based on three data collection times, 1995, 200, and 2005. This information was compared with results of a number... -
Comparison of international and American doctoral graduates' expectations, satisfaction, and appropriateness of their programs in education at Andrews University TertiaryProblem: The proportion of international students in the doctoral programs in the School of Education at Andrews University raises concerns over (a) the ability of the programs to meet the varied expectations and needs of the international and American... -
Competitive sport, self-efficacy & academic achievement - a multiple regression analysis involving secondary school students in Seventh-day Adventist schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Physical activity and academic achievement are important and valued aspects of society. The present study investigated the relationship between involvement in competitive sport, self-efficacy beliefs and academic achievement in Adventist secondary school students.... -
Comprehensive Planning in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities in the United States TertiaryPurpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the status of planning in Adventist colleges and universities in the United States, and also to determine if significant relationships existed between planning in small and large institutions and between... -
Concept of Salvation in Argentinean and Paraguayan SDA Children Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Research is lacking on how the concept of salvation develops in children and adolescents from Christian religious populations. The purpose of this study was to explore how the concept of salvation develops in Argentinean and Paraguayan Seventh-day... -
Concurrent validity of the Strong-Campbell interest inventory for Seventh-day Adventist seminarians and ministers Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The purpose of this study was to determine if the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory (SCII) is a valid instrument for measuring the vocational interests of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) seminarians and ministers and to discover if denominational... -
Conflict Management Strategy and Perceived Stress of Texan SDA Teachers Tertiary-LifelongPurpose: This study examined the relationship between perceived workplace stress levels and conflict management strategies of the Seventh-day Adventist Texas Conference teachers (K-10). Procedures: The Organizational Communication Conflict... -
Constructing Higher Education STEM Theory From a Faith-based Case Tertiary-LifelongIn this paper, Burton discusses qualitative research methods that allow the development of rigorous development of theory from exemplary programs. These types of studies have potential to shape education within and outside of Adventism, as evidenced by funding... -
Continuing education in music ministry of the Atlantic Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist church LifelongPrevious studies of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) music have explored theological foundations, historical roots, and administrative challenges of the music ministry. However, these past studies did not assess the continuing education of the SDA music ministers,... -
Contributions of Alma McKibbon to the Adventist Church School System Tertiary-Lifelong"If we don't understand our roots, we lose sight of our mission" (G. Ralph Thompson). Alma E. McKibbin, the first Seventh-day Adventist church school teacher in California, is little known among Seventh-day Adventists outside that state, where she... -
Course Outlines and Assessment in Higher Education - An Analysis of AIIAS Course Description Contents 2001-2004 Tertiary"Clear documentation of goals, content, outcomes and associated assessment procedures has become a critical part of higher education policy and practice. An analysis of the course outlines provided by the faculty of one institution over the period from... -
CRAE - Center for Research on K-12 Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12"The mission of the Center for Research on K-12 Adventist Education (CRAE) is to serve and advance Adventist education by seeking and sharing knowledge about the North American Division K-12 Adventist educational system--its values, its pedagogy, and... -
Creating Equality in Testing Student with English as a Second Language Grade 4-Grade 8Is there a significant difference between “English as a Second Language” (ESL) students’ rankings of their multiple intelligences on a written test in English, and their ranking of the same intelligences on a pictorial test? When considered... -
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on College Students' Beliefs, Values and Spirituality at Seventh-day Adventist Institutions TertiaryApplying a shorter version of the University of California at Los Angeles'(UCLA) Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) survey to Seventh-day Adventist institutions in two different countries (USA and Brazil), this article discusses specific findings about... -
Cultural Characteristics of Western Educational Structures and Their Effects on Local Ways of Knowing LifelongThis critical ethnography is a study of how the interfaces between Western educational structures and Native cultural structures function in the daily operations of a privately owned school in a Native community, how these functions have evolved, drawbacks... -
Current spiritual perceptions of randomly-selected Seventh-day Adventist-educated young adults and Adventist professionals Kindergarten-TertiaryThe purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the current spiritual perceptions of Seventh-day Adventist-educated young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 through in-depth interviews, observations, and analyses of literature over a five year... -
Curriculum and Societal Needs - Stakeholders Perceptions of the Solomon Islands Secondary School Curriculum Grade 6-Grade 12Education is strongly linked to economic development, prosperity and social progress, yet recently, the Solomon Islands has experienced economic and social problems. This research used a questionnaire and interviews to gather perceptions from curriculum stakeholders... -
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment of Dispositions for Teachers - Teaching from Within TertiaryThe topic of professional dispositions in teacher education has become of increasing study and research since the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (2000) mandated dispositions as an area to be included in the conceptual framework... -
Curriculum-related trends in K-12 Adventist education in the North American Division - An inductive analysis of teacher perspectives as reported in the Profile surveys, 1987-2007 Kindergarten-Grade 12The Profile Surveys made their debut in 1987 based on a vote by the North American Division Curriculum Committee (NADCC). The surveys were intended primarily as “a periodic needs assessment questionnaire” targeting stake-holders in K-12 Adventist... -
Customer relationship management as perceived by students and administration at AIIAS TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to find out how the Customer Relationship Management concept, as conceptualized by Kaj Storbacka and Jarmo R. Lehtinen, was being implemented at AIIAS. The concept has four essential relationship perspectives, namely, Exchange... -
Demonstrating experiential learning at the graduate level using portfolio development and reflection TertiaryProblem: Various guidelines for assessment have been developed in an effort to promote academic quality and integrity for educational programs that recognize experiential learning. The purpose of this present study was to determine the extent to which... -
Descriptive case studies of the socialization and acculturation of two mentored first-year elementary teachers within the Seventh-day Adventist school system Kindergarten-Grade 8Problem. A qualitative design was employed in this study to: (1) investigate the experiences and perceptions of two first-year elementary teachers within the Seventh-day Adventist educational system, (2) gain a better understanding of new teachers'... -
Developing a masters degree program - A case study in organizational operation and development TertiaryThe present study addressed the experience of Avondale College in developing the M.Ed. (curriculum) English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, recognising that this was an integrated part of a larger program of course expansion undertaken by the College at... -
Developing Ministry's Other Half - Theological Education for Theology Student Wives at Pacific Adventist College TertiaryOver the last hundred and fifty years there have been some significant changes to the role of minister’s wives. Interestingly, each minister’s wife also cycles through several phases in her own life. She is in a unique position. Her context raises... -
Development and validation of a more comprehensive model for the student instructional rating system (SIRS) by including a spiritual construct TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to validate additional spiritual factors which could be used with the Student Instructional Rating System (SIRS). Twenty graduate students and 10 faculty of AIIAS were asked to report critical incidences that demonstrated... -
Development of an instrument to measure student attitudes toward God using semantic differential TertiaryThe study had two objectives, (1) to construct an instrument which would measure students’ attitudes toward God, and (2) to use the instrument in a small pilot study to test its usefulness. The instrument was patterned after the format of... -
Development of the Concept of Salvation in Argentinean and Paraguayan Seventh-day Adventist Children and Adolescents from Ages 6 to 17 Years Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Research is lacking on how the concept of salvation develops in children and adolescents from Christian religious populations. The purpose of this study was to explore how the concept of salvation develops in Argentinean and Paraguayan Seventh-day... -
Development, teaching and evaluation of a course in church leadership and administration for the Theological Seminary, Marienhoehe, Germany TertiaryOne of the most important concerns of the clergy and the laymen of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Germany is the future of the local congregations. There may be many reasons for the dwindling of a church’s attractiveness and relevance in a given... -
Differences between undergraduate and graduate students in self-concept and depression Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Students have an opportunity for personal growth as they learn about themselves and the world around them. However, their levels of self-concept and depression can influence how they view themselves, their relationships, and their world. This... -
Differences in academic achievement of students involved in extracurricular activities in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United States and Bermuda Grade 6-Grade 11This study examined differences in the academic performance of students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United Sates and Bermuda based on their level of involvement in school music organizations-- band or choir -- and school... -
Differential Perceptions of English Teachers about the Teaching of Literature in Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Schools in Selected Regions of the Caribbean Grade 9-Grade 12Problem: Literature, as a subject in the English curriculum, is not taught in all Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) secondary schools in the Caribbean. This research attempts to investigate and document the reasons why this subject is not taught as part of... -
Do Adventist Teachers Feel Valued? Research on Faculty in Adventist Colleges and Universities Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the process, results and implications of the Professional Recognition of Adventist Educators Survey (PRAES) commissioned by the NAD as requested by the Project Affirmation Subcommittee on Quality Education and Valued Educators. Indices... -
Doctrinal faith and religious orientations in right-wing authoritarianism - A study of American and Korean Protestant college students TertiaryPrevious work on religiosity and authoritarianism offers several testable hypotheses that have yet to be further assessed in a cross-cultural setting. This article examined the influences that religious orientations and doctrinal faith exercise on the development... -
Early Adventist Education in Australia - A Report of Recent Research TertiaryReferencing Hook and Lindsay's in-depth studies of the development of the Adventist school system in Australia, Knight notes the importance of Ellen White's participation in this phase of history, following her earlier days in Battle Creek. "Neither Adventist... -
Educating Adventists in the School, Church and Home - a Qualitative Study of Thirty Students from Adventist Education Grade 1-TertiaryThis qualitative study is based on the interviews of 30 people in their 30s, all of whom attended Seventh-day Adventist schools from grades 1 through 16. Each candidate defined a Seventh-day Adventist and stated his or her current relationship to the church.... -
Education and the Latino Seventh-day Adventist Church TertiaryA stratified random sample of 77 Latino Adventist congregations across the North American Division, including 1,998 adults and 1,308 youth, known as AVANCE, surveyed perceptions of all aspects of family, school, and church life, in the late 1990s. Researchers... -
Educational administrators and computer usage - Leadership styles and computer attitudes in small secondary schools in North America Grade 9-Grade 12Problem: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between the computer attitudes of educational administrators and teachers, the leadership styles of educational administrators, and computer usage in secondary schools. Method:... -
Educational and general expenditure changes associated with tuition increases in the Seventh-day Adventist higher educational system TertiaryThis study examined expenditure patterns associated with tuition increases in the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) higher educational system. Ten liberal arts institutions were examined who were willing to provide the detailed financial data necessary to conduct... -
Educational brain research as compared with Ellen Whites counsels to educators Kindergarten-LifelongPurpose of the study: The purpose of this study was threefold: to review current, education-relevant brain research; to review the educational writings of Ellen G. White for major emerging themes/principles; and to compare these findings for similarities... -
Educational Design Theory: Theory development of an Adventist learning environment design process Tertiary-Lifelong"For decades, educational change has been a topic of controversy with representative thought from nearly every conceivable perspective. While attempts at public and private school reform have provided guidance for practitioners as to the way that schools... -
Educational facility space guidelines for Seventh-day Adventist schools, K-12 in the United States Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: There is a lack of definitive educational facility space guidelines that Seventh-day Adventist church groups may follow in their planning for new school plants. Since requests constantly arrive at the denomination's headquarters for assistance... -
Educational trends in America from 1830-1870 influencing the formation of the Seventh-day Adventist educational system Kindergarten-LifelongSeventh-day Adventists have a present-day educational program that encircles the globe. Beginning in 1872 with one college, a staff of three teachers, and ninety students, they have, eighty years later (1952) 3,854 elementary schools; 310 secondary and advanced... -
Effective online instructional design as perceived by teachers and students in selected private colleges and universities TertiaryThe main purpose of this study was to identify effective instructional design practices for fully online courses, and the factors associated with them, in integration of faith and learning is practiced. -
Emotional intelligence, study habits and attitudes, demographic variables, and academic performance among college freshmen residential students: a comparative correlational study TertiaryThe main purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence (EQ), study habits and attitudes, selected demographic variables (gender, birth order, parents’ education, parents’ income, parents’ occupation,... -
Empirical development of an instructional product and its impact on mastery of geometry concepts Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Relatively poor levels of mathematical thinking among American school children have been identified as a major issue over the past half century. Many efforts have been made to increase the mathematics performance of children in schools. Additionally,... -
Employee Perceived Communication Effectiveness and Communication satisfaction as related to Job Satisfaction in Higher Education (California) Tertiary-LifelongThis study had three central aims: (1) to investigate the association between communication variables and job satisfaction, (2) to increase understanding of the impact of organizational communication on employee satisfaction, and (3) to analyze the communication processes of a church-related institution of higher education, Loma Linda University (LLU). -
Enhancing Reading Comprehension - Sabah Schoolchildren Use Puppets and Scripts to Learn English Preschool-Grade 8A research study using realistic puppets and original, fact-based scripts with children in an elementary school in Sabah, East Malaysia, seems to indicate that rehearsal of the scripts for public presentation increased reading fluency and comprehension in... -
Enrollment Decline in Urban New York Seventh-day Adventist Schools - Solutions? Kindergarten-Grade 12"This paper identifies the problem, reviews relevant literature and then cites New York city as an example of enrollment urban decline. Solutions center on present efforts to remedy the situation. No similar studies have been published, and while there... -
Environmental literacy of Seventh-day Adventist teachers in the parochial schools of the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Grade 1-Grade 12Problem: In the United States, there is an environmental literacy problem. Americans possess limited knowledge about the environment and environmental issues, and they display limited positive action regarding the environment in which they live. Moreover,... -
Evaluation of the Formal and Informal Curricula of the North American Division Evangelism Institute LifelongPurpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct a formal program evaluation of the North American Division Evangelism Institute (NADEI). The goal of NADEI is to equip pastors and laity for ministry. It developed over 30 years, and has presented formal... -
Exploratory study of the relationships between community building and the social, academic, and spiritual engagement at Antillean Adventist University TertiaryProblem: This research examined the students' sense of community building in a college and how such perceptions influenced academic, social, and spiritual engagement in a 4-year Christian university. Method: The study was an exploratory... -
Expressed Parental Attitudes Toward Child Rearing in Relation to Study Habits, Study Attitudes and Study Skills Achievement in Early Adolescence Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Parents' attitudes toward child rearing are considered to be a major factor affecting their children's study habits, study attitudes, and study skills achievement. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a correlation between... -
Factors affecting faculty morale in Seventh-day Adventist tertiary institutions TertiaryUsing a multi-method approach, this study set out to examine the concept of faculty morale - what it is, what affects it, and how to improve it - in tile setting of the four South Pacific tertiary institutions owned and run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.... -
Factors affecting mobility rates of principals and teachers in Canadian Seventh-day Adventist schools 1970-78 Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Statistics Canada (1977) reported that the national mobility rate of the teaching force in Canadian public elementary and secondary schools in 1975-76 was 11 percent, compared with 15 percent in 1970-71. During the 1970-78 period, Seventh-day... -
Factors affecting student enrollment choice - A study of no-shows Tertiary-LifelongPurpose: The purpose of this study was to discover and examine the reasons why undergraduate prospective students who were accepted into degree programs at La Sierra University chose not to enroll (no shows). Factors which influenced no shows' decisions... -
Factors Affecting the Retention of K-12 Pacific Union Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to discover and examine the retention factors of Adventist K-12 teachers within the Pacific Union Conference. This was accomplished by determining the perceived motivational values of selected job aspects, both as they are presently... -
Factors associated with job satisfaction of secondary school teachers in East Indonesia Union Conference, Indonesia Grade 9-Grade 12This study investigated factors related to job satisfaction of secondary school teachers in East Indonesia Union Conference of SDA, Indonesia. Specifically, the study was designed to identify the level of teachers’ job satisfaction, the correlation of... -
Factors associated with the performance of seniors in Adventist academies in Indian Certificate of Secondary examinations Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to identify factors that are associated with the performance of senior academy students on the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations. The problem addressed in this study was, “What are the factors influencing... -
Factors contributing to underachievement of students in a Junior Academy - a qualitative case study Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to qualitatively determine the related factors that contribute to the existence of underachievement. The participants were 3 subjects (underachieving students) and 14 informants (5 teachers, 6 peers, and 3 parents) from a selected... -
Factors influencing Belize district primary school teachers' attitudes toward inclusive education Grade 1-Grade 8Inclusive education continues to be a reoccurring challenge as various factors affect to what extent teachers or educators are willing to educate children with disabilities in the regular education setting alongside their non-disable peers. This quantitative... -
Factors Influencing Enrollment in Adventist K-12 Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This paper summarizes Adventist dissertation research on factors affecting enrollment in Seventh-day Adventist K-12 schools in North America and overseas, 1960-2005. It includes actual trends in private K-12 schools in the USA in comparison with Adventist education. -
Factors influencing enrollment trends in Seventh-day Adventist boarding schools in North America Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Enrollment is declining in the majority of Seventh-day Adventist boarding academies in North America, while it is increasing in a few. This study seeks to identify the more important factors related to increasing and declining enrollment trends.... -
Factors influencing Seventh-day Adventist African-Americans parents to support SDA primary schools in the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania Kindergarten-Grade 8This dissertation assesses attitudes and demographic factors that influence enrollment of African-American parents' children in Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) primary schools. The investigator's intention was to enhance understanding of the reasons why Seventh-day... -
Factors influencing support for Seventh-day Adventist education as expressed by church pastors Kindergarten-LifelongPurpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the attitudes of church pastors concerning the Seventh-day Adventist educational system, its policies and practices. Pastors were surveyed to determine their expressed perceptions of Adventist education... -
Factors influencing the development of the curriculum in Seventh-day Adventist schools in Australia and New Zealand, 1892-1977 Kindergarten-Grade 12At the time that Seventh-day Adventists opened their first school at St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, in 1892, to train ministers, they had no plans for the school system which emerged. However, as quickly as plans were formulated, other forces and influences came... -
Factors involved in selection of first-time employment by graduates of allied health professions Tertiary-LifelongPurpose: The purpose of this study was to discover and rank those factors which graduates from allied health professions used to make their decision to accept first-time employment. Also examined were ways in which a school's philosophy may have influenced... -
Factors related to Adult Degree Program completion at Atlantic Union College TertiaryProblem: The Adult Degree Program at Atlantic Union College has for the past 34 years instituted innovations and practices, following new trends in adult education, to make it more accessible and viable in helping students grow intellectually and professionally... -
Factors that motivate employees to work at Northern Luzon Adventist College, Philippines - an analysis TertiaryThe purpose was to find out Northern Luzon Adventist College (NLAC) employees’ rankings of the common factors considered to motivate them, and clarify what the employees of NLAC desire for the future in the factors studied. This study was delimited to... -
Faculty and Administrators Views of Faculty at Work Regarding Motivations, Expectations, and Satisfactions of Faculty Members in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities TertiaryPurpose: The purpose of this study was to determine those aspects of the faculty work environment that administrators and faculties perceived as positive or negative as related to faculty motivations, expectations, and satisfactions. Procedure:... -
Faculty stress and health practices: Stress among higher education Seventh-day Adventist faculty who practice NEWSTART health principles Tertiary-LifelongThis study explored the stress levels experienced by faculty members who practice a set of health principles developed and advocated by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) religious organization to promote health and well-being. The principles summarized in the... -
Family Diversity and the Self of the FLE - Interrogating Intellectual Ideas with Personal Experience TertiaryAny emphasis on multicultural sensitivity in training, curricular development, policy advocacy, ethics, and program design and delivery is noteworthy given the increasing cultural mix in the American social landscape. This study examines the concepts of family... -
Family Worship Patterns and Their Correlations with Adolescent Behavior and Beliefs Grade 6-Grade 12We examine behaviors involved in family worship, how these behaviors cluster together into specific patterns of family worship, and how these patterns of family worship relate to the behaviors and beliefs of adolescents attending Seventh-day Adventist schools.... -
Financial and perceived impacts of industries on selected Seventh-day Adventist schools from 1981 to 1990 Kindergarten-LifelongPurpose: Educators, philosophers, and Christians have placed great emphasis on work as a means of character development. Seventh-day Adventists, as a group, have given special attention to including industries in connection with their schools for the... -
Fine-Arts Education in North American Division Secondary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12How strong is the fine-arts program in the North American Division? Are the courses offered in Adventist academies adequate to prepare students to pursue a college major and seek a career in the fine arts? The author shares results from research across NAD... -
For Real Education Reform, Take a Cue from the Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12This report outlines highlights from the CognitiveGenesis study. Kido proposes that Adventist holistic curriculum is the key to greater student achievement. Link to this article on your school website, alert parents, pastors, and other stakeholders to this... -
Forum Theatre and Parables - A Qualitative Field Experiment in a Seventh-Day Adventist Academy Grade 9-Grade 12"In this article, the author describes a qualitative field study designed to test the effectiveness of Forum Theatre (FT) as a cross-disciplinary approach to Biblical parabolic literature analysis for students enrolled in a Seventh-day Adventist (SDA)... -
Freshmen retention at two Seventh-day Adventist higher education institutions 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:... -
Funding the Vision - The Relationship between Expenditure and Student Achievement in Seventh-day Adventist K-8 Schools in the United States Kindergarten-Grade 12Although school resources are important in ensuring excellence and quality in schools, this study suggests that there is no relationship between per-student spending and achievement in Seventh-day Adventist schools. However, it was also determined from the... -
Goodloe Harper Bell - Pioneer Seventh-day Adventist Christian educator Kindergarten-LifelongThe Seventh-day Adventist church operates a worldwide system of Christian education. The pioneer education who played a most significant part in laying its foundations was Goodloe Harper Bell (1832-1899). Bell was a public school teacher in central... -
Graduates' perceptions of the teacher education program at Central American Union Seventh-day Adventist College (Costa Rica) TertiaryPurpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the contribution of teacher preparation areas (student teaching, methods courses, early field experiences, major field of study, and other courses in education) to the development of professional... -
Group Investigation - How Does It Work? Tertiary"This qualitative study describes events and perceptions about the Group Investigation (GI) model of teaching, as experienced by students in a doctoral class on Program Evaluation. Individual interviews and observations were used to gather data from ten... -
Growing Up in Affiliation with a Religious Community: A Case Study of Seventh-day Adventist Youth in Finland Grade 9-Grade 12How does the religious affiliation of the family affect the growing up process of young people? Religious minority as a socialization context is a scarcely researched topic. However, as a case study setting for examining the experiences of growing up—and... -
Growing Up Within a Religious Community - A Case Study of Finnish Adventist Youth Grade 9-Grade 12Utilising an ecological framework, this study presents a meta-analysis of four sub-studies investigating the socialisation experiences of young people affiliated with a religious minority community. More precisely, it is a study of how this particular socialisation... -
Guidelines for campus beautification with special reference to Seventh-day Adventist academies and colleges in North America Grade 9-TertiaryProblem: Few recognize the potential between campus beautification and the enrichment of the institutional programs or the responsibility role of stewardship for school lands. Often, campus beautification has not been considered an important item in... -
Health education in a sample of Adventist academies in North America Grade 8-Grade 12Ninety-three questionnaires were sent out to health-education teachers employed in Adventist academies in North America. Of those sent out, 38 (35.3%) were completed and returned. Consequently, with such a small sample, any generalizations made from the findings... -
Higher Education in Sint Maarten: Fostering Growth of Teacher Knowledge in Mathematics and Science Tertiary-Lifelong"A needs analysis conducted as part of the foundation-based education (FBE) innovation on the island territory of Sint Maarten indicated the need for additional training of early primary teachers (PK–2) in mathematics and science education. Seven... -
Historical/analytical study of the contributions of Alma E McKibbin to the Seventh-day Adventist church-school system Kindergarten-Lifelong"If we don't understand our roots, we lose sight of our mission" (G. Ralph Thompson). Alma E. McKibbin, the first Seventh-day Adventist church school teacher in California, is little known among Seventh-day Adventists outside that state, where she... -
HIV and AIDS: Beliefs, Knowledge, and Behaviors of High-School Students in Adventist Academies Grade 9-Grade 12Problem: Few attempts have been conducted to assess knowledge of HIV/AIDS in the adolescent population attending Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools. This present study was to investigate the HIV/AIDS-related beliefs, HIV/AIDS-related knowledge,... -
How do European College Students Experience their Adventist Faith? Tertiary-LifelongRead findings and conclusions from twenty interviews conducted in 1996, with follow-up questions in 1997, of students attending Newbold College in Bracknell, England from sixteen eastern and western European countries. This article is based on presentations... -
How Do You React When Offended? Tertiary-Lifelong"Since 1992, a group of colleagues at Universidad Adventista del Plata (UAP), Argentina, and I have been investigating how people react when they are offended, the disorders that friction causes, and the ways to overcome disputes.... Our investigations... -
I didn't choose - How religion and family channel Korean Americans into medical career choices TertiaryThis research paper explores the factors behind the overrepresentation of Korean-Americans in the Seventh-Day Adventist higher education system, specifically in the medical and dental schools of Loma Linda University in Southern California. I interview eleven... -
Identification of the presence of the restoration concept in Seventh-day Adventist nursing programs in the United States Tertiary-LifelongProblem: In 1976 Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) nursing educational leaders adopted a statement of philosophy and goals that incorporated the concept of restoring humans to God's image. Although Adventist education was founded upon restoration themes,... -
Identifying Factors that Affect Higher Educational Achievements of Jamaican Seventh-day Adventists Tertiary"This mixed-method explanatory research examined factors that influenced Jamaican Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) members to pursue higher education. It sought to investigate whether the source of the motivation is tied to the Church's general philosophy... -
Image and role of the business officer in the Seventh-day Adventist boarding academy of the North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study, broadly conceived, is to determine the functions of the business officers in the Seventh-day Adventist boarding academies of the North American Division. For the purpose of this study the “business officer” is the individual... -
In Cathy's Classroom - Creating Community in a Multi-ethnic Classroom Grade 1-Grade 8"Forming close-knit relationships in a multi-ethnic classroom is a challenge faced by an increasing number of teachers in a shrinking world. Every young child wants to (and needs to) feel that they belong. A bright-eyed fourth grader, Anna, stated during... -
Indicators of commitment to the church - A longitudinal study of church-affiliated youth Grade 9-TertiaryIn an attempt to discover the factors that determine which late adolescents drop out of the church and which remain committed to it, a broad sample of Seventh-day Adventist youth was surveyed. These youth were part of a ten-year study which originally involved... -
Indonesia Union College - A historical study of a Seventh-day Adventist institution Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The first Seventh-day Adventist training school established in Indonesia was the Netherlands East Indies Training School (Indonesia Union College after 1962) founded in 1929. The school has since grown considerably and achieved university status,... -
Influence of Self-Concept, Learning Strategies and Perception about the Teacher on the Academic Performance of Psychology Students. Tertiary-LifelongThe aim of this study was to establish the relationship between selfconcept, learning strategies and perceptions about teachers’ performance on academic performance of psychology students at UPeU. Design: non experimental, multivariate correlation type.... -
Influencing Consumer Choices in Graduate Nursing Education at AU Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Universities and colleges are increasingly interested in marketing strategies in order to improve enrollment. Nursing programs have likewise become more conscious of the need to be more market-oriented. Knowing the factors that influence consumer... -
INFO Editorial: Aloha TertiaryAll articles in this issue focus on the teacher, although the issue does not have an overall theme. One article explores the integration of values and learning, while the other two articles examine the organizational commitment of teachers. Articles... -
INFO Editorial: New Beginnings Grade 1-LifelongIn this editorial, Henry Foster introduces the new scholarly journal "International Forum (INFO)", sponsored by the School of Graduate Studies at the Adventist Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS). In an age where information is generated and dispensed... -
Information essential for accountability and planning as identified by board chairs and principals of Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Particularly during the 1980s and 1990s, Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools have been facing problems with enrollments and finances. The purpose of this research was to identify those elements of information and data that the board chairs... -
Institutional Activities in International Higher Education - An Assessment of Advancement Strategies Used at Selected Small Church-related Colleges and Universities Tertiary-LifelongSmall church-related colleges and universities are experiencing financial difficulties. This study assesses the institutional advancement programs at selected Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities. The purpose of this examination was to analyze "what is" to determine the present-day process of the advancement function, and what "ought to be." -
Institutional ethos: Conveying the essence of Loma Linda University's mission Tertiary-LifelongThis study sought to discover students' perspectives of the institution's mission. A set of models for understanding wholeness were developed by comparing the relationships between students' expectations and Loma Linda University's (LLU) documents and statements.... -
Instructional Practices and Attitudes of Teachers in One and Two Room Schools in the Seventh-day Adventist School System in North America TertiaryProblem: This study examines the instructional practices, perceptions, and attitudes of multi-grade teachers in one- and two-room schools in the Seventh-day Adventist educational system. Method: The researcher developed a survey and... -
Instructional Practices in Fifth- Through Eighth-grade Science Classrooms of a Selected Seventh-day Adventist Conference Grade 5-Grade 8"This investigation focused on instructional practices within 5th through 8th grade science classes of selected Seventh-day Adventist schools. Teachers reported regular use of discussion, student projects, and tests or quizzes. Most respondents said they... -
Integrated Thematic Instruction : A Descriptive Case Study of Students Attitudes Toward School and Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: In America today, there is a current emphasis on brain research and implications for school improvement and reform in education. Specific curriculum models that address brain research results need to be studied to provide evidence of their... -
Integrating Faith and Learning in Distance Education in the Ghanaian Context Grade 1-Grade 9"This paper synthesizes the philosophy of Adventist education, defines distance education, and recommends ways to integrate faith and learning among distance education students to provide an opportunity for them to accept Jesus as their personal Savior... -
Integrating faith and learning: Development of a stage model of teacher implementation Grade 6-Grade 12This article attempts to explain the process of deliberate integration of faith and learning in the formal curriculum. An operational model of the process of integration of faith and learning from the teacher's perspective can help the Christian educator to... -
Intellectual freedom - Challenges and responsibilities of Seventh-day Adventist academic libraries TertiaryA survey was conducted among Library Directors in Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) colleges and universities around the world to learn how SDA librarians view and define intellectual freedom, whether SDA libraries are having censorship challenges to library materials,... -
Intelligence Quotient, College Major, School of Origin, and Academic Performance of Master's in Business Administration Students Tertiary"This study intended to find out whether IQ, College Major, and School of Origin significantly contribute to superior performance of students in the Master in Business Administration (MBA) program. Data was taken from 40 respondents who had graduated... -
Intergenerational Transfer of Sabbath Observance - How is Religious Tradition Transferred to Children among Finnish Seventh-day Adventists? Grade 9-LifelongThis study examined religious home education in educational, psychological, and sociological context. Growing up within a religious denomination is a process of learning the rules, norms, opinions, and attitudes, which serve to make the individual an active... -
Is it worth the time and effort? Teachers perceptions of 4MAT in the Southern Union Grade 1-Grade 12In 2003, a transformed curriculum, Journey to Excellence, was established for the North American Division (NAD) Seventh-day Adventist schools. In agreement with the educational initiative of the NAD, in 2004, the Southern Union decided to continue the modification... -
JAE Editorial: Multi-Level Partnering in Adventist Education Preschool-LifelongDulan considers the causes of reluctance to collaborate across levels of Adventist education, and outlines the advantages to colleges/universities partnering with secondary and/or primary schools. -
Job motivation of Seventh-day Adventist pastors of the Central American Union Kindergarten-LifelongPurpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the present and ideal motivational value of selected job aspects for Central American pastors and to determine if a significant relationship exists between the value assigned these job aspects and... -
Job Satisfaction Among Teachers in Seventh-day Adventist Schools and its Relationship to Commitment and Selected Work Conditions Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America has evidenced concerns over young people losing their commitment to the church, to SDA schools, and even to Christianity. Given the important role teachers play in the formation of young people,... -
Job Satisfaction and its Relationship to Organizational and Religious Commitment Among Workers at Northern Caribbean University TertiaryProblem: Recruiting teachers and motivating them to stay in their jobs present a challenge to educational institutions in Jamaica. Given the importance of workers' satisfaction to the health of an organization and the link between job satisfaction and... -
Job Satisfaction and its Relationship to Organizational Commitment and Religious Commitment for Andrews University Employees TertiaryProblem: Relatively few studies have examined job satisfaction and its intrinsic and extrinsic facets for religious private universities. Andrews University seems to benefit from an identification of factors contributing to job satisfaction, and a measurement... -
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment Among Teachers in Norway - A Comparative Study of Selected Schools From Public and Private Educational Systems Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Recruiting teachers and motivating them to stay in their jobs represents a major educational challenge in Norway. Growing demands and greater expectations on teachers are factors that have resulted in higher turnover and problems of filling... -
Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Religious Commitment of Full-time University Employees TertiaryThis study investigated the relationship of job satisfaction and organizational and religious commitment among full time workers at Akra University (a pseudonym) based on a number of demographic factors. Analysis of variance using the Games-Howell procedure... -
Job Satisfiers and Dissatisfiers Among the Employees of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies - An Analysis Tertiary"The purpose of this qualitative study was to review the perceptions and desires of the employees of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) on motivational factors ("satisfiers") as indicators of job satisfaction and hygiene... -
Job satisfiers and dissatisfiers among the employees of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) - an analysis TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to determine the ranks of motivational and hygiene factors as indicators of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction among employees of AIIAS as perceived and desired. The study also attempted to determine the present emotional disposition... -
Journal of Research on Christian Education - JRCE Grade 12-LifelongThe Journal of Research on Christian Education (JRCE) provides a vehicle for scholarly interchange of research findings relative to every level of Christian education. Particular emphasis is given to Christian schooling within the Protestant tradition as well... -
Key administrative decisions in the history of Seventh-day Adventist education in Bermuda Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: In 1993, during the celebration of fifty years of continuous Christian education in Bermuda, it became strikingly evident that the Seventh-day Adventist Church had no single literary, historical compilation of SDA education in the country.... -
Key Factors of Faith Development : The Relationship Between Family and Church Factors and Faith Development of Adolescents and Young Adults in German-speaking Europe Grade 9-LifelongProblem: The church is losing its children. Research revealed that more than two thirds of the next generation leave their congregations during their teens and early 20s. Without these adolescents and young adults the church has no viable future. While the... -
Knowledge, attitudes, intentions and behavior concerning aids risks among adolescents in Adventist Colleges in the Philippines TertiaryThe purpose of this study was to explore knowledge, attitudes, intentions, and behaviors concerning AIDS risk among adolescents attending Adventist colleges in the Philippines. The study sought to assess the extent to which these students participated in sexual... -
Language Learners and School Readiness - A Case Study of Two Korean Boys Kindergarten-Grade 1"Language learning and school readiness interact. Students who start first grade in a new language may experience readiness differently from what native speaker children experience. Beginning language learners will act differently in social and school... -
Layers of Significance - Influencing Students' Moral Default Settings Tertiary-LifelongThe author explains why students don't always make rational choices based on research done of a random sample of 146 students from both public and Adventist schools in the Walla Walla Valley in Washington State. This article outlines the process and findings... -
Layers of Significance Theory (LST): What Christian educators can do to encourage students to make positive moral choices Kindergarten-Grade 12Layers of Significance Theory (LST) suggests that the basic motivation for people is the need to be of significance. The theory identifies nine layers of significance. These are not stages through which one passes, but cumulative layers giving individuals... -
Leadership and religiosity - A study of Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school leaders Kindergarten-Grade 12Procedure: This study investigated (a) the primary leadership orientations of school leaders in relation to Bolman and Deal's (1997) four-part framework of leadership, (b) the relationships between leadership and religiosity (Batson, et al, 1993), and... -
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... -
Leadership style of information technology administrators in selected Adventist educational institutions in the Southern Asia-Pacific Region TertiaryThis study was conducted with the purpose to investigate the relationship between the leadership style of Information Technology (IT) administrators in selected Adventist colleges/universities in the Philippines, and the perception of the consumers about IT services in the mentioned institutions. -
Leadership Styles of Information Technology Administrators in Selected Philippine Adventist Educational Institutions Tertiary"This study investigated the relationship between the Leadership Style of Information Technology (IT) administrators in selected Adventist colleges/universities in the Philippines, and the perception of the consumers about IT services. Significant differences... -
Leading the Way: The Relationship Between Effective Teachers Interactions with Their Students and Their Students Interactions with Each Other in Two Multi-grade Parochial Classrooms Grade 1-Grade 8This qualitative research study examined the teacher-student and student-student interactions that took place in two elementary parochial classrooms staffed by teachers nominated as effective by their supervisors. The study also examined relationships, similarities... -
Learning styles and gender as related to achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist Boarding Schools, Indonesia Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated linkages between the learning styles and gender and achievement in English among students in North Sulawesi Adventist boarding schools, Indonesia. In doing so, it sought to contribute to a better theoretical understanding of the students’... -
Learning Styles of Students at Corporación Universitaria Adventista de Colombia and Their Relationship with Academic Performance in the Area of Mathematics Tertiary-LifelongProblem: It arises from the problem of academic performance in the area of mathematics at the university level and the need to know the relationship between this and the learning style of students. Method: The research was quantitative,... -
Lifestyle and Risk of Premature Sexual Activity in a High School Population of Seventh-Day Adventists - Valuegenesis 1989 Grade 8-Grade 12In the past 20 years, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including AIDS, and the physical, psychological, and economic difficulties associated with unwanted pregnancy have increased steadily among American adolescents. The objective of this study was to... -
Managing Large Online Courses: The ADU Model TertiaryDescriptions of the three online courses being offered by the Adventist University of Health Science (AUHS), in partnership of Embanet-Compass Knowledge Group (ECKG) are presented such as the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) nursing program, radiologic sciences program, and diagnostic medical sonography program. -
Managing Large Online Courses: The ADU Model TertiaryThe article discusses Adventist University of Health Sciences' (ADU) management of its online courses in Orlando, Florida, including adoption of effective course design, maintenance of required synchronous component, and support for students and instructors. -
Manual training - Its role in the development of the Seventh-day Adventist educational system Kindergarten-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to examine the history of manual training within the Seventh-day Adventist educational system and determine its relationship to the development of manual training in the public schools of America. consideration was also given... -
Marketing Adventist Education in North America Kindergarten-Grade 12Tucker presents discussion and research reports on marketing Adventist education in North America. Included in this presentation are the following: NAD Focus Group Data, Focus Group Survey Reports, Survey Results, and Survey Instrument. -
Marketing Seventh-day Adventist higher education - College-choice motivators and barriers TertiaryPurpose: Approximately 75% of Seventh-day Adventist college-bound youth do not attend the church's 15 colleges in North America. This study explored the views of Adventist college-bound participants regarding the factors (motivators and barriers) that... -
Means and ends of the Andrews University leadership program - A study of its critical components and outcomes as they relate to the mission statement Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The history of education shows tensions between its means and ends. Tensions became more apparent in contemporary Christian educational institutions. The Leadership Program (LP) of Andrews University was developed as an alternative and innovative... -
Measuring Spirituality - Toward Developing an Instrument for Use in Adventist Schools Grade 8-Grade 12"Measuring spirituality is difficult and controversial. Some instruments that exist for this purpose are reviewed and found unsuitable. Therefore, the groundwork is laid for the development of an instrument suitable for self-assessing spirituality in... -
Moral dissonance and growth in moral development - The impact of field experiences in a school of allied health TertiaryThe purpose of this qualitative research is to examine the impact of a community service requirement and a visit to the Museum of Tolerance on students enrolled in the course Portfolio Practicum I in the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University.... -
Motivation of Secondary School Teachers in the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Based on Herzbergs Dual Factor Theory of Job Satisfaction and Motivation Kindergarten-Grade 12Several studies in industry and public education have defined areas of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. It appears that the Seventh-day Adventist secondary-school teachers are confronted with most of the same motivating factors as their counterparts in... -
NAD Education Research: CognitiveGenesis 2006-2009 Kindergarten-Grade 12This first newsletter explains a comprehensive study assessing Adventist academics in the North American Division, to be conducted through all elementary and secondary schools in the region over three years. -
Narratives of Longevity from the Perspective of Seventh-day Adventist School Administrators in North America: A Multiple Case Study Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The average length of stay for school principals in the Seventh-day Adventist system of education in North America is 2.5-4.0 years. Elementary principals remain in leadership for 2.5 years, day academy principals stay for 3.6 years, and boarding... -
Navigating Educational Change - A Teachers Voyage Kindergarten-Grade 8"Study focused on primary teachers in the system of Adventist Schools Australia (ASA). In order to support teachers working in a significant change environment, it is helpful to understand why there is a difference between those teachers who are dealing... -
Nonclassroom Teacher-Student Association in Seventh-day Adventist Academies in the Northern and Central California Conferences Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Nonclassroom teacher-student relationships were studied in the secondary-school setting with regard to their occurrence; their perceived value, adequacy, and effects; their preferred forms or types; and the perceived barriers to teacher-student... -
Nutrition knowledge and dietary practices of international students at Andrews University TertiaryProblem: The problem was to assess the nutrition knowledge and dietary practices of international students in order to find whether inadequate knowledge and dietary practices are correlated. Method: A nutrition test and a 24-hour... -
Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and use of nutrient supplements by Andrews University students who participate in body building TertiaryProblem: Differences between body builders and non-body builders with respect to nutrition knowledge, attitudes and the use of nutrient supplements. Method: Subjects were young male students at Andrews University (18-35 years old).... -
Occupational choice and academic planning in the Colombia-Venezuela Union of Seventh day Adventists - A needs assessment TertiaryProblem: In Colombia and Venezuela the number of students demanding higher education commonly surpasses the capacity of their educational systems. Furthermore, the academic programs may not match the occupational needs of the region. When academic planning... -
Organizational commitment and teaching performance of SDA elementary school teachers in South-Central Luzon Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated potential relationships between the organizational commitment and teaching performance of Seventh-day Adventist elementary school teachers in South-Central Luzon. This involved 123 teachers from 30 elementary schools under the administrative... -
Organizational communication satisfaction and job satisfaction among Seventh-day Adventist church employees LifelongPurpose: This study investigated relationships between perceived organizational communication satisfaction and perceived job satisfaction as experienced and reported by employees of SDA church organizations in West Africa. Procedures:... -
Organizational conflict - its relationship to organizational culture and spiritual maturity of teachers and administrators in selected tertiary schools TertiaryThis study explored the relationship of organizational conflict to organizational culture and spiritual maturity of teachers and administrators in selected tertiary schools in the Philippines. The organizational conflict model development by Mealiea and Latham... -
Organizational expectations and role clarification of pastors and educators serving K-10 schools operated by the Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem statement: The two major issues addressed in this study are the professional relationship that exists between the educators in K-10 schools and pastors who serve the churches that host the schools and the professional roles that each serves... -
Organizational Leadership : A Study of the Perceptions of Servant Leadership Practices and Beliefs and its Implications for a Private Christian Institution of Higher Education in Brazil TertiaryPurpose: This study verified the perceptions of the workers of Brazil Adventist University, (UNASP) regarding the beliefs and practices of servant leadership by using data collected online through the instrument called the Organizational Leadership... -
Organizational Orientations of K-12 School Leaders in the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study was to examine the organizational orientations - structure, human resource, political, and symbolic - of the K-12 school leaders in the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and the relationship,... -
Parent and teacher attitudes toward parent-teacher conferences in selected Seventh-day Adventist Schools in Southeastern California Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine, under current and ideal conditions, selected parent and teacher views concerning effectiveness of school related parent-teacher conferencing programs and to determine if significant relationships... -
Perceived effectiveness of principals of Seventh-day Adventist boarding schools Grade 8-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of principals in Seventh-day Adventist boarding high schools in North America as perceived by school staff, superintendents, and the principals themselves. Responses to the standardized assessment... -
Perceived Family Emotional Relationships, Person Orientations, and Expected Job Satisfaction Among Teachers in Training in Mexico - A Test of Anne Roes Theory of Vocational Interest and Choice with the General Culture Group TertiaryProblem: Anne Roe claims that occupational interests and person orientation develop to a significant extent from the complex interaction of family emotional relationships in the formative years. She describes three basic family patterns (Accepting,... -
Perceived In-service Needs of Bahamas Conference Teachers Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to identify the perceived in-service needs of the educators of the Bahamas Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists (the Conference), and to determine the degree to which variables such as gender, level of training, teaching assignment,... -
Perception of academic administrators from the association of Christian schools and colleges in the Philippines of current and future continuous quality efforts at their college or university Kindergarten-LifelongThe purpose guiding this study was to describe the perceptions of the academic administrators regarding the actual and projected quality efforts in Association of Christian Schools and Colleges (ACSC) institutions of higher education. The results may serve... -
Perception of Faculty Participation in Academy Governance in the Central Luzon Conference, Philippines Grade 9-Grade 12This study explores faculty and administrators’ views about faculty participation in school governance. Ten dimensions of teacher participation were considered for this study: goals, vision or mission, facilitating procedures and structures, curriculum... -
Perception of Values Relating to Character Development - a Study of College Students Views on a Seventh-day Adventist Campus TertiaryProblem: The most important concern of Seventh-day Adventists is the proper and fullest development of character. This study investigates perception patterns on character values and factors influencing positive character development held by subjects... -
Perception of values relating to character development - A study of college students' views on a Seventh-day Adventist campus TertiaryProblem: The most important concern of Seventh-day Adventists is the proper and fullest development of character. This study investigates perception patterns on character values and factors influencing positive character development held by subjects... -
Perceptions and Attitudes of Selected Adventist and Non Adventist Parents of School Age Children Toward Adventist Schools in Canada Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions and attitudes toward Adventist schools in Canada of Adventist parents with children in Adventist schools, of Adventist parents without children in Adventist schools, and of non-Adventist... -
Perceptions and Attitudes of Taiwanese Seventh-day Adventists Toward Seventh-day Adventist Education in Taiwan Kindergarten-LifelongSupport of constituent churches is important to schools operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Church has been carrying on a Christian educational program in Taiwan for 35 years. Today the Church has a college and academy on the Island and the enrollment... -
Perceptions of character education in a Seventh-day Adventist school Grade 12Character education has been viewed by many educators as having significant historical, academic, and social value. Many stakeholders in education argue for character development as a curricular experience. While understanding the degree to which character... -
Perceptions of principals leadership, teachers faith maturity and motivation in Bangladesh Union Mission Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This study explored the relationship between perceptions of principals’ leadership, teachers’ faith maturity and motivation in Bangladesh Union Mission schools. Data were obtained by using three instruments: the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire... -
Perceptions of Problem-based Learning and Attitudes Towards its Adoption Among K-12 Teachers in Seventh-day Adventist Schools in Florida Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: One of the founders of Seventh-day Adventist education, Ellen G. White, advocated learning through practical experiences and critical thinking. In 1997, the Seventh-day Adventist Church recommended problem-based learning (PBL) as a preferred... -
Perceptions of Seventh-day Adventist Educators in Southern California Concerning Ministerial Support for Christian Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of educators concerning ministerial support for Christian education, areas of dissatisfaction by educators with their jobs and the likelihood of their continued teaching in SDA schools,... -
Perceptions of the Evidence of a Servant Leadership Culture Among Educators in the P-12 School System in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem statement: The Seventh-day Adventist church has consistently advocated that adherents to this religion should be Christ-like in every aspect of their lives. They should be of service to others as they create a community of believers who are... -
Perceptions of the Role of the Bible Class in Four Christian Liberal Arts Colleges - Considered in the Context of Conflicting Rationales TertiaryProblem: The four Seventh-day Adventist senior colleges in Inter-America aim at training Christian professionals who will serve the church either directly on its payroll or indirectly as devoted Christian professional laymen. The colleges are doubly... -
Perceptions pertaining to actual and prepared participation of teachers in decision making in North Philippine Academies - a comparative study Kindergarten-Grade 12Shared decision making, focusing on faculty involvement and participation in decision making at the local school level, has been identified as an essential element in successful educational reform. The purpose guiding this study was to examine and compare... -
Personality Types, Preferred Learning Modalities, and College Majors of Students in Luzon Tertiary"This study investigated the relationship of personality types, perceptual learning styles, and the choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in North Philippines.... -
Personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of major of college students in Luzon TertiaryThis study investigated the relationship of personality types, preferred learning styles, and choice of academic major of college students. The subjects were 500 students from six selected academic majors in SDA tertiary schools in Luzon. Respondents answered... -
Planning a Needs Assessment Based Approach to Continuing Education Programs for Seventh-day Adventist Clergy in the Eastern Africa Division Tertiary-LifelongProblem: This study attempts to determine the extent to which the needs-assessment-based approach to educational planning can be validated and used in planning continuing-education programs for the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) ministers serving in the... -
Planning for effective organization in Seventh-day Adventist one-teacher schools Kindergarten-LifelongThe main purpose of this study was to investigate the present situation of the one-teacher Seventh-day Adventist school and to make plans for its more efficient organization. This involved two minor problems: 1. the gathering and evaluating of data concerning... -
Potential Goals of the National University of Rwanda as Perceived by Senate Members, Faculty, and Students, with Implications for the Adventist University of Central Africa TertiaryProblem: The Republic of Rwanda granted the request of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to establish and operate a private university. Rwanda agreed to provide land and recognize degrees and diplomas. The church agreed to have its programs approved... -
Power in religious organizations - A study of principals' perspectives as seen in three religious high schools in Michigan Grade 8-Grade 12Problem: Power is a phenomenon that is known to almost everyone, and is evident in any relationship that involves at least two individuals. Despite its inescapability, not many individuals are aware of its nature and characteristics and how it displays... -
Pre-college career guidance and persistence at a small private university in Tennessee Grade 12-TertiaryThis mixed methods study was designed to determine the type and quality of pre-college career guidance experiences of college freshmen and the impact of those experiences on student performance and retention. This study was limited to first time freshmen at... -
Predicting intentions of physical therapy students to practice primary prevention Tertiary-LifelongPhysical therapy (PT) has traditionally been a hands-on, tertiary-care field. Although the American Physical Therapy Association has mandated a broader perspective, little primary prevention is yet being reported in the U.S. An attitude change toward prevention... -
Predicting seminary faculty engagement with multicultural education TertiaryMost multicultural theological education research has focused on theoretical or historical pieces and only on a few institutions. This study explored the personal, professional, institutional, and interactional predictors of seminary faculty engagement with... -
Predictors of organizational commitment for faculty and administrators of a private Christian university TertiaryFaculty and administrators of a private Christian university responded to measures of overall, intrinsic, and extrinsic job satisfaction as well as organizational and religious commitment. The survey measured responses on a five-point Likert-type scale. Data... -
Predictors of sixth-grade English-reading performance in Adventist schools in Mindanao, Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12Proficient reading determines the academic success and eventually the future of the school child. Reading is among the important skills upon which other academic learning can be achieved by school children. In the Philippines, reading is an interactive process... -
Predictors of Teaching Style Among Private Secondary School Teachers of Dasmarinas, Cavite Grade 9-Grade 12"This study explored the relationships between teachers’ beliefs in learning theories and selected demographics as predictors of teaching style preference (behavior and verbal). The respondents were 301 teachers from 30 private secondary schools... -
Predictors of work satisfaction among teachers in secondary level institutions in the South Central Peru Conference Grade 9-Grade 12Problem. The present study explores the following research questions: Are the work environment, teacher supervision, teacher recognition, and a fair and equitable perception predictors of work satisfaction in secondary school teachers in the South Central... -
Premarital Preparation within the Home, School, and Church as Perceived by Adolescents in the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem. In today's society increasing stress and problems face the traditional Judeo-Christian marriage and family. Adolescents are being confronted with these problems as a result of the continuing rate of divorce and internal stress within family... -
Preparing Students from a Different Culture for Examinations - A Pastoral Care Investment with Costs and Benefits Kindergarten-LifelongThis TEACH Journal article reviews teacher action research that examined student study skills needs in a Solomon Islands secondary college. The study focused on three areas: prior study habits; existing, ineffective study habits; and the impact of a study... -
Principals leadership styles and teacher empowerment as perceived by teachers in Seventh-day Adventist High Schools in South India Kindergarten-Grade 12The major purpose guiding this study was to provide insights to educational leaders regarding the relationships between leadership styles and teacher empowerment. Linked to this purpose were certain corollary intents: to determine the extent to which the teachers... -
Profile 1987 - Curriculum and Instruction in Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12The 1987 Profile of Teacher Concerns, one of the most comprehensive research studies of Adventist elementary and secondary school teachers in the North American Division, aimed to determine which curriculum concerns of teachers required the most urgent attention.... -
Profile 1991 - Curriculum and Teaching in Adventist Schools Tertiary-LifelongThis article outlines the process, results and four recommendations of the third North American Division survey of elementary and secondary teachers. Results discuss the following areas: the research significance, respondents' profiles, problem areas in elementary... -
Profile 1993 - Curriculum and Teaching in Adventist Elementary and Seconary Schools Grade 1-Grade 12This article shares the results from the fourth biennial poll of North American Division K-12 educators. It focuses on teaching, testing, technology, and textbooks and in some instances compares the results with prior surveys. -
Profile 1995 - Curriculum and Instruction in North American Schools Grade 1-Grade 12In this article researcher Brantley details the process and results of the Profile '95 survey of NAD educators. A synopsis of what has been learned in previous surveys (1987-1993), as well as a comparison in some areas with the 1995 findings, is presented. -
Profile 1997 - Curriculum and Instruction in North American Schools Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares what has been learned between 1987 and 1995 and explains the process and findings of the Profile '97 Survey as well as FACT (Focus on Adventist Curriculum and Trends for the 21st Century). It covers Multicultural Education, the use of effective... -
Profile 1999 - Curriculum and Instruction in North American Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12The author details the process and results of the Profile '99 survey of NAD educators. A synopsis of what has been learned in previous surveys (1987-1997), as well as a comparison in some areas with the 1999 findings, is presented. Detailed attention is given... -
Profile 2001 - Curriculum and Instruction in North American Schools Grade 1-Grade 12Review results from the eighth biennial survey of Adventist educators regarding curriculum and instruction in North American schools. Important findings regarding purposes, plans, practices and products are included, with thought-provoking implications for... -
Profile 2001 - Results From the Eighth Biennial Survey of Adventist Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12This article shares what has been learned from prior Profile surveys and explains the process and findings of the 2001 survey. The following components of the Adventist educational system in North America were examined: purpose and reasons, plans and resources,... -
Profile 2004 - K12 Teacher Perceptions of Adventist Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 12This is the second article reporting on the Profile 2004 study of educators in the North American Division. Results of the Profile studies help administrators, teachers, and teacher educators to better understand one another's perceptions of curriculum and... -
Profile 2004 - NADCC Full Report Kindergarten-Grade 8Read the complete Profile 2004 research report as presented to the NAD Curriculum Committee and to the American Educational Research Association. Results of the Profile studies help administrators, teachers, and teacher educators to better understand one... -
Profile 2004 - What Do We Know About the Quality and Commitment of Adventist Educators? Kindergarten-Grade 12The Profile 2004 survey sought to investigate the perceptions and concerns of educators throughout the North American Division (NAD). Information was collected on three measures of teacher quality and asked for nominations of excellent educators throughout... -
Profile 2007 Final Report Grade 1-Grade 12This report shares the findings of the Profile survey of Adventist teachers in the North American Division during the 2007 academic year. "Results of the Profile Studies help administrators, teachers, and teacher educators develop better understanding... -
Profiles of Excellence: Seven Extraordinary Practices (Introductory Remarks) Kindergarten-LifelongProfiles in Excellence catalogues the responses from a survey that assessed excellent educational practices in Seventh-day Adventist schools worldwide. -
Providing Our Youth With Access and Opportunity to Attend Adventist Colleges TertiaryThis article, from the JAE special issue on higher education, reports on research that details how Adventist families and young people describe their feelings about Adventist colleges as well as what they want and expect. The findings should be widely applicable... -
Quality and Commitment of Adventist Educators - The Latest North American Division Profile Survey Results Kindergarten-Grade 12In order to retain well-prepared and committed teachers in the Adventist system and to ensure that constituents are aware of the high-quality teachers employed by the church’s schools, the authors recommend Adventist leaders consider several actions. -
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... -
Readiness for inter-institutional collaboration among Adventist institutions of higher education in North America - Stages of change TertiaryProblem: The current sociological and economic environment faced by higher education in North America has inspired many institutions to form consortiums in an attempt to enhance institutional viability. The Association of Adventist Colleges and Universities... -
Readiness for inter-institutional collaboration among Adventist institutions of higher education in North America - Stages of change TertiaryIn this paper submitted for consideration to the Adventist Education Summit at La Sierra University, October 2010, Paulson summarizes findings from his doctoral research. He describes the current status of inter-institutional collaboration among Adventist... -
Reasons Seventh-day Adventist Parents Gave for Not Sending their Children to Seventh-day Adventist Elementary and Secondary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The Seventh-day Adventist elementary and secondary schools in the USA show a continuous enrollment decline. This study's goal is to explore the reasons SDA parents give for why they do not send their children to SDA schools. Method:... -
Recruiting Strategies for Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Researched and practical insights regarding marketing and recruitment for Adventist elementary and secondary schools; a graduate research assignment shared by an experienced Adventist educator. -
Reflection on Seventh-day Adventist Education in the Pennsylvania Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12Reflecting on his experience as a teacher and educational leader, Morgan identifies issues and shares ways he is addressing these to build Adventist education in Pennsylvania. Paper submitted for consideration to the Adventist... -
Relationship Between Leadership Practices of Seventh-day Adventist Administrators and Teacher Job Satisfaction of Seventh-day Adventist Teachers in India Kindergarten-LifelongPurpose: This study investigated the relationship between the leadership practices of Seventh-day Adventist administrators and teacher job satisfaction as experienced and reported by teachers in Seventh-day Adventist schools of the Central India Union... -
Relationship between multiple intelligences and academic achievement of grade six pupils in Northern Luzon Mission Kindergarten-Grade 12The study explored the relationship of multiple intelligences to the academic achievement of grade six pupils in Northern Luzon Mission. The theory developed by Howard Gardner was the basis of the theoretical concept. Data were obtained from 310... -
Relationship of caning to internal-external locus of control among selected African secondary and college students Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Harsh punishment has been recognized as an antecedent of external locus of control. External locus of control has been associated with negative aspects of academic and social development. Educators in Africa need to know if caning is associated... -
Relationship of leadership style, school climate, and the organizational commitment of teachers in the Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in the Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12This study explored the relationship of principals’ leadership style, the school climate, and the organizational commitment of teachers in Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in the Philippines. The organizational commitment model developed by Steers... -
Relationships Among Expectations of Reentry Problems of International Students Living in On-campus Apartments and Off-campus Housing at Andrews University and Selected Student Characteristics TertiaryProblem: Andrews University has maintained a large international student population throughout the years, but no previous study exists that examines expectations of reentry problems among international students. Consequently, neither has there been... -
Relationships among selected internal/external variables affecting decision-making in the roles/functions of research university provosts TertiaryProblem: In the business and corporate world, there exists a unique collection of proven decision-making tools, techniques, and management ideas. There is, however, no clear definition and empirical analysis relative to the nature of the relationships... -
Relationships between learning style preferences of selected elementary pupils and their achievement in Math and Reading Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose was to determine (1) which learning style elements, as characteristic of High and of Low Achievers in Math and in Reading, effectively discriminate between these groups, and (2) which learning style elements may be predictors of achievement in... -
Religion, parental choice, and school vouchers in urban parochial schools - The case of five schools in Southern California Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study is to investigate why parents choose parochial schools, whether parochial-school parents are likely to favor school vouchers, and what factors lie behind their support for vouchers. To this end, this study gives special attention... -
Religion, parental choice, and school vouchers in urban parochial schools: the case of five schools in Southern California Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study is to investigate why parents choose parochial schools, whether parochial-school parents are likely to favor school vouchers, and what factors lie behind their support for vouchers. To this end, this study gives special attention... -
Religiosity and Risk - The Influence of Adolescent Faith on Behavior Kindergarten-LifelongThis study examined the relationship between various measures of religiosity, including intrinsic and extrinsic religious orientation, vertical and horizontal faith maturity, Christian orthodoxy, and religious practice, and the adolescent risk behaviors of... -
Religiosity in Christian educational leadership Tertiary-LifelongThis study investigated the primary leadership orientations of Christian school leaders and their association with religiosity. To this end, this study adopted two lines of thought and research: the religiosity theory proposed by Batson, Schoenrade, and Ventist... -
Religiosity, school satisfaction, and the decision to teach in Christian schools - Evidence from American and Bahamian high schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated (a) the importance of religiosity on school satisfaction and the decision of teachers and current students to remain and teach respectively in Christian schools; and (b) the influence of school satisfaction in Christian schools on the... -
Religious belief and the establishment and maintenance of Seventh-day Adventist tertiary education TertiaryThis study set out to investigate certain questions: 1. Why should a people who anticipate the imminent end of the world engage in the establishment and maintenance of an independent worldwide system of parochial education, including tertiary education? 2.... -
Religious factors and drug usage among Seventh-day Adventist youth in North America Grade 9-TertiaryIn an attempt to identify factors which predict frequency of drug usage by youth within a conservative denomination, a sample of 801 young people between the ages of 12 and 24 from seventy-one churches in North America was chosen. The youth were questioned... -
Religious Value Transmission Among Seventh-day Adventist White American Families - A Cognitive Approach to Parental Values and Relationship as Perceived by Youth Tertiary-LifelongThree research questions were examined: (1) What role does cognitive-attribution play in religious value transmission? (2) Is there a generation gap in the religious values of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) families? (3) What is the influence of parental support... -
Reproduction, resistance & transformation at Maranatha High School Grade 8-Grade 12The focus of this thesis is the attempt by the Seventh-day Adventist church to reproduce Adventist culture in students attending one of its schools, Maranatha High School. As a 'critical ethnography', it adopts a theoretical perspective from critical social... -
Research Mentoring of Students in Christian Higher Education Tertiary"Mentoring of graduate students is an important part of developing their research skills and habits, and can affect how and whether they do research in the future. This qualitative study examines research students’ preferences for mentoring qualities... -
Research on Adventist Education Kindergarten-Grade 12In this 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation, presenters share papers that synthesize research on Adventist education and effective characteristics, as well as Adventist education and academic performance. These are followed by a paper discussing the... -
Resource allocation in Seventh-day Adventist elementary schools - An educational production function study Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Scarce resources and declining student achievement, heighten the need for schools to examine the resource allocation function more closely than ever to ensure that resources are being used most effectively. The purpose of this study was to... -
River Plate College - An historical study of a missionary institution 1898-1951 Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The first Seventh-day Adventist educational institution in South America was River Plate College, Entre R(')ios, Argentina, founded in 1898. After eighty-three years the school has grown considerably and has developed into a full-fledged college.... -
School Choice - What Parents Choose Kindergarten-Grade 12Part 2 of 2. The researchers "sought to explore the factors that influence parents’ choice of school for their children using a mixed methods approach." -
School climate and student character traits - A descriptive study of student perceptions in Adventist high schools in Rwanda Kindergarten-Grade 12The present study examined character traits and school climate as perceived by SDA high school students in Rwanda. Specifically, the study sought to identify the level of students’ character and school climate, the differences between student demographic... -
School culture: An investigation of the dominant cultural styles existing in the Australian Adventist education system Kindergarten-LifelongCulture describes the totality of socially transmitted behaviour patterns, beliefs, values and methods of operation that are acceptable to members of a group. It pervades people's minds and forms perceptions to interpret and relate to the world in which they... -
School leadership retention: A study of servant leadership and school leader satisfaction Preschool-Grade 12The purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to find the relationship between the level of perceived servant leadership and the school leader job satisfaction in the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists P-12 schools. This quantitative... -
School Vouchers and Religion - An Examination on Attitudes of Evangelical Parochial Leaders in Southern California Kindergarten-Grade 12"Within the annals of academia and public policy, school vouchers and their efficacy have been a hotly contested topic for over twenty years. Opponents and proponents of this issue have published various studies supporting their claims of why it would... -
Science teachers’ conceptualisation of professional reflective practice - A reconstruction of the impact of pre-service interaction with lecturing staff TertiaryThis study explores the formative basis of the professional reflective practice of in-service science teachers through their reconstruction of their pre-service interaction with lecturing staff. The study reports through the voice of graduates of the Bachelor... -
Selected factors influencing school choice among the Seventh-day Adventist population in Southwest Michigan Kindergarten-Grade 12One of the most significant problems currently facing Adventist schools in North America is declining enrollment in Grades K-12. It was the purpose of this study to determine if a relationship exists between school choice and parental perception of selected... -
Selected Personality Constructs as Correlates of Personnel Appointment, Appraisal, and Mobility in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Despite tentative postulations and explorations of the person/job interaction, the specific relationships between personality and occupational behavior are not clearly understood. In particular, the relationships between human temperament and... -
Selected Variables Related to Alienation from Religion as Perceived by Students Attending Seventh-day Adventist Academies in the United States Grade 9-Grade 12"Problem: Some young people who are reared in religious homes reject the religion of their parents upon reaching adolescence. This is a matter of crucial concern to church youth leaders as well as to parents. It was the purpose of the present study... -
Self-perceived competencies and professional growth needs of secondary and college teachers in Tanzania Union of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12Inservice education is a vital aspect of the professional growth and development of teachers. For any inservice education to be effective, teachers should first identify their professional needs and should participate in planning and conducting professional... -
Self-Reported Personal Problems of Adventist Academy Students Grade 8-Grade 12Problem: Adolescence is a time fraught with many challenges. There are no current studies prior to this one for Adventist academy students concerning the whole range of their personal problems. Method: A survey of students in 14 Adventist... -
Seminars for professional improvement - A pilot project in continuing education for ministers TertiaryProblem: For most of the ministers who are employed by the Seventh-day Adventist church in the Republic of South Africa, there is little opportunity for continued education beyond the B.Th. level. Each year the limited resources of the bursary committee... -
Seventh-day Adventism in the US: Committed to Higher Education TertiaryIn this article, attention is given to the historical context in which the relationship between the religious and educational arms of the Seventh-day Adventist church was forged; the commitment of Adventism to higher learning in the US is explored; strategies... -
Seventh-day Adventist education in Papua New Guinea, 1908-1941 Kindergarten-LifelongAbout sixty years after the first Christian mission influence was exerted in Papua New Guinea, the Seventh-day Adventist Church sent its first missionaries to Papua. S. W. Cart trained as a teacher and minister at the denomination's Avondale College came from... -
Seventh-day Adventist mission education in Papua New Guinea Kindergarten-LifelongThis study traces the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Mission’s educational effort in Papua New Guinea between the years 1942 and 1970. After outlining the problems experienced during the war years under the ANGAU administration, it discusses the... -
Seventh-day Adventists and Scholarship Tertiary-LifelongThis paper is a revision of a statement prepared for the International Conference on Faith and Science in 2004. It defines Christian scholarship, highlights the importance of scholarship to Adventist education and to the church itself. It also outlines the... -
Shaping Life Spaces: Adventist Christian Education in the Caribbean Basin Kindergarten-TertiaryThe author reflects on the role of Christian education in individuals in the Caribbean Area. She mentions that Christian education enables children to grow into adults that are law-abiding citizens with peace, harmony, and love. She states that Christian schools... -
Sharing a Common Faith - A Global Study of God-Centered Teaching in Adventist High Schools Grade 9-Grade 12Results from a survey of nearly 750 Adventist secondary teachers in 50 countries regarding their understanding of 'faith' and its significance to their teaching subject areas such as math, science, history, language, and Bible. The questionnaire, offered in... -
Solving Your People Problems Kindergarten-LifelongThe article describes factors that increase the incidence of stress, including causes of interpersonal stress, cultural and regional differences, dealing with school boards, improving communication, improving interpersonal skills, and learning new interpersonal skills. -
South Korean Adults' Perception on Causes of Difficulties with Spoken English Tertiary-Lifelong"This study investigated the perceptions of South Korean adults on the causes of their difficulties in speaking English as a foreign language. The participants of this study were 87 adult students from two institutions of higher learning in the Philippines.... -
South Pacific Island Nations Valuegenesis Study 1 Core Report - A Study of Faith Development and Values Formation in Seventh-day Adventist Adolescents and Youth Aged 12-18 Years Grade 6-Grade 12The Seventh-day Adventist Church cares deeply about its young people and for this reason it invests heavily in schools, youth ministry programs and supplies support for the families these young people come from. The schools established by the church are widely... -
Spanning the generations - a model for using retirees as volunteers in school Kindergarten-LifelongThe present study addressed the potential for using retirees as volunteers in schools. The main advantages for using retirees in the classroom are to bring the generations together and to improve student learning. The fastest growing segment of our population... -
Spiritual Experience and the Organizational Commitment of College Faculty TertiaryThe relationship between the spiritual experience and organizational commitment of faculty in Seventh-day Adventist tertiary educational institutions in north Philippines constituted the primary focus of this study. Instrumentation included the Spiritual Well-being... -
Spiritual Experience and the Organizational Commitment of Faculty in Adventist Tertiary Educational Institutions in North Philippines TertiaryThis study investigated linkages between the spiritual experience and organizational commitment of faculty in Seventh-day Adventist tertiary educational institutions in the North Philippines. In so doing, it sought to contribute to a better theoretical understanding... -
Spiritual Growth and Salvation - Implications for a Philosophy of Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongWhat concepts are children learning about God, the nature of sin and man? Read Donna Habenicht's report on recent research and the implications it holds for Adventist education philosophy and practice. -
Spiritual Well Being and Quality of Life as Correlates of Job Stress Among Academic Chairpersons in Selected Seventh-day Adventist Tertiary Institutions TertiaryProblem: Stress, like pain, begins at birth and remains common to the human condition throughout life, and it is a factor in the experience of every human being who ever lived. It is not merely universal but it is also endemic and omnipresent. Chairpersons,... -
Spiritual Well-being, Faith Maturity, and the Organizational Commitment of Faculty in Christian Colleges and Universities TertiaryThe relationship between the spiritual experience and organization commitment of faculty in Seventh-day Adventist tertiary educational institutions in North Philippines constituted the primary focus of this study. Instrumentation included the Spiritual Well-being... -
Stages of deliberate teacher integration of faith and learning - The development and empirical validation of a model for Christian education Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Research is lacking on the many ways the integration of faith and learning is accomplished by teachers. The purpose of this study was to develop a model of the process by which teachers integrate faith and learning in the formal curriculum.... -
Stakeholders' Perceptions of School Climate and Their Partnership in School Curriculum as Predictors of School Reputation - A Correlational Study Kindergarten-Grade 12The main purpose of this study was twofold. The first purpose was to determine the stakeholders’ perceptions of school climate and their partnership in school curriculum and school reputation. The second was to come up with a predictive model for school... -
Strategies for Seventh-day Adventist Theological Education in the South Pacific Islands TertiaryProblem: Theological education is an important concern of the Seventh day Adventist Church in the South Pacific Islands. Current concerns include ascertaining the best type of theological education for the Adventist Church in this Region; determining... -
Stress among Seventh-day Adventist teachers: An analysis of relationships between selected teacher characteristics and occupational stress factors Kindergarten-Grade 12This study was conducted in the Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in Hong Kong to find the major sources of stress (stressors) for teachers and the level of teacher stress. The relationship between teachers' perceptions of stress and teachers' backgrounds,... -
Stressed-out Faculty May Need a NEWSTART! TertiaryWith an abundance of literature supporting the relentless pressures that educators face, the authors of this article decided to explore potential strategies that might help reduce faculty stress. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has advocated the adoption... -
Student Needs Survey - A comparison of student responses Grade 3-Grade 8This research explores the connection between the Adventist education philosophy and William Glasser's choice theory. The Student Needs Survey (SNS) was administered to 350 students in third through eighth grades comprising three groups: those attending Adventist... -
Student perceptions of school climate associated with faith maturity in private sectarian, private nonsectarian, and public high schools in Metro Manila Kindergarten-Grade 12This study examined school climate and faith maturity as perceived by high school students in Metro Manila, Philippines. Theory and prior research had suggested that a significant relationship might exist between school climate and student faith maturity.... -
Student Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Student Service in an Adventist College in the Philippines TertiaryThis study aims to determine the student perceptions of the effectiveness of student services in one Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher education on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. A user satisfaction scale adapted by the researcher from the... -
Students' Intention and School Programs as Predictors Toward Health-risk Behaviors TertiaryThis study assessed the predictors toward students’ intention on health. This study also investigated the predictors toward reported students’ health-risk behaviors. The Predictors of Students’ Intention Being a male... -
Students' perceptions of integration of faith and learning and intentional teaching strategies at a Christian university TertiaryPurpose: This study examined Christian graduate students' perceptions of integration of faith and learning (IFL) in an instructional context where intentional integrative strategies were used to enable IFL for students. Method: This... -
Students' perceptions of the teaching and learning process and academic performance in science in Adventist schools Grade 7-Grade 8This study investigated student perceptions of 7th and 8th grade Adventist science education programs and their relationship to achievement in science as defined by performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Findings revealed that students held generally... -
Substance Use on Adventist College Campuses - A Summary from Two Surveys Tertiary-LifelongThis article presents the results of surveys conducted in 1991-1992 on the incidence of substance use and abuse on Adventist college campuses. General conclusions are that Adventist campuses are safer than public college campuses in terms of exposure to addictive... -
Success stories: The development of a theory to explain the qualities found in Adventist schools that show consistent enrollment increases Kindergarten-Grade 12What are the qualities found in select Adventist schools that show consistent enrollment increases over the last five years? The telling of their success stories gives clues to how others might reverse the enrollment trend in Adventist Education which has... -
Surviving the First Year - What Helps Principals Last the Distance? Grade 1-Grade 12This TEACH journal article reports on a research study that "investigated the induction experiences and perceptions of a group of novice principals in a national, Christian, independent school system. Semi-structured interviews were used to generate discussion,... -
Teacher behavior as predictors of students sense of community Kindergarten-Grade 12The present study addressed the relatively unexplored relationship between teacher-student interaction and students’ sense of community (SOC). It sought to address the questions: (a) Which classroom behaviors in a teacher’s interaction with pre-adolescent... -
Teacher behaviors which promote reading comprehension achievement in fourth grade classes Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose was to identify teacher behaviors which promote student achievement in reading comprehension, as measured by comparing variables on the Reading Comprehension Observation Instrument (RCOI) and the Reading Comprehension test of the Iowa Tests of... -
Teacher burnout in the small Christian school: A national study Kindergarten-Grade 12Teaching - even in Christian schools - may be hazardous to one's professional and emotional health. This study examined the extent of burnout among 500 randomly selected elementary teachers in very small Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United States.... -
Teacher Isolation: Loneliness in the Classroom Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares research findings on Teacher Isolation and identifies and explains three types: "Egg-crate", Psychological and, Adaptive Isolation; it shares findings from a study commissioned by the NAD Office of Education. It presents eight... -
Teacher participation in decision-making in the Lake Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to determine: (1) the degree to which teachers in Seventh-day Adventist elementary and secondary schools in the Lake Union Conference are presently participating in decision making; (2) the extent to which teachers in Seventh-day... -
Teacher Perceptions of Internet-Based Distance Education in Adventist Colleges and Universities - A Mixed-Methods Study TertiaryProblem: An examination of Internet-based distance education (IBDE) is important in order to maintain the delivery of quality higher education and to encourage the systemic adoption of policies and practices that promote excellence in IBDE. The quality of online distance education will increasingly become the standard by which students choose a program as their educational options have multiplied with the dramatic growth in distance education. -
Teacher response to curriculum change in an Australian non-government school system. Kindergarten-LifelongThe purpose of this study is to identify and analyse the nature of teacher resistance to the introduction of the first three 'God Is Like This' curriculum documents in Seventh-day Adventist schools in Australia. This research is 'Decision Oriented... -
Teachers and Principals Perceptions of Principals Leadership Effectiveness in Selected Adventist Schools in the Philippines TertiaryThe literature on school leadership repeatedly refers to the need for effective leadership of principals. This small (n = 85) study investigated the perceptions of teachers’ and principals’ on leadership effectiveness of the principals in selected... -
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... -
Teachers Perceptions of Factors Affecting Morale in Schools in the Trans-Australian Union Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Teachers’ perceptions of their satisfaction with their work situation have an important bearing upon the effectiveness of the institution in which they are employed. Administrators need to know what factors affect the level of morale... -
Teachers Perceptions of Preferred Teaching Strategies in a Faith-Based College TertiaryCollege teachers frequently have training in their subject area but not in the field of education, yet they spend much of their lives making educational decisions that affect learners. With schools beginning to pay more attention to teaching, this mixed method... -
Teachers Perceptions of the Availability and Need of a Support Program for Students with Learning Difficulties Attending Elementary Schools in the Atlantic Union Conference Grade 1-Grade 8Purpose of the Study. Support programs have been known to be very effective in helping students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers' perceptions of the availability and need of... -
Teachers perspectives of participative decision-making: Australian Seventh-day Adventist teachers' perceptions of, involvement in and understandings of contextual influences on, participative decision-making Kindergarten-Grade 12This thesis documents an investigation of aspects of teacher participation in school decision-making within Australian Seventh-day Adventist schools. Since 1970s there has been a call by the Adventist Education Department for greater teacher participation... -
Teachers' Perceptions of Leadership Skills Associated With the Principalship in Central Luzon Conference, Philippines Kindergarten-Grade 12This study was conducted to investigate the perceptions of selected Adventist elementary and secondary school teachers of Central Luzon Conference in the Philippines as to the leadership skills of their principals. These perceptions were identified through... -
Teaching academic writing to graduate English as Second Language students: the effects of instruction on student academic writing at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS), Philippines Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to determine, through action research, the effects of instruction on graduate English Second Language (ESL) student academic writing at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS). Models and... -
Teaching strategies and adaptations of teachers in multiculturally diverse classrooms in Seventh-day Adventist K-8 schools in North America Kindergarten-Grade 8The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of Adventist teachers - their training, their use of instructional strategies, and the challenges they encounter when teaching students of different cultures. Banks' multicultural pradigms was the theoretical... -
Teaching strategies and adaptations of teachers in multiculturally diverse classrooms in Seventh-day Adventist K-8 schools in North America Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The rapid growth of diverse populations is affecting the educational system, and teachers often have not received training in multicultural education. The goal of this study is to document the multicultural teaching experiences of elementary... -
Tertiary education at Avondale College 1945-1974 Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this dissertation is to survey the development of tertiary education (1945-1974) at Avondale College, Cooranbong, the senior educational institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia. In this dissertation it is argued... -
The Academy Principalship Today Grade 9-Grade 12The author reports on dissertation research regarding Adventist academy principals in the continental USA. "The purposes of the study were 1) to determine and analyze the status off the principalship with respect to a number of personal and professional... -
The association between video game playing, religiosity, parental guidance and aggression, in sixth through eighth grade students attending Seventh-day Adventist schools Grade 3-Grade 12Two questionnaires were completed 1-2 ½ weeks apart by 355 students in sixth through eighth grades, in seven randomly selected schools, to determine associations between the times spend playing video games each week, the types of video games played,... -
The Avondale school and Adventist educational goals 1894-1900 Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: The Avondale school in its initial era is regarded by some Seventh-day Adventists as the denomination's model school. At the time when the pioneers were establishing the school they spoke and wrote about their educational goals and methods... -
The Complex Religion of Teens Grade 9-TertiarySometimes adults are frustrated with teenagers because they behave like . . . well, teenagers. We forget that they are not adults; nor are they children. Stuck in a tricky, unfamiliar place between childhood and adulthood, they are struggling to define their... -
The concept of contextualization and its implications for the Seventh-day Adventist theological education in India TertiaryProblem: The Seventh-day Adventist church in India operates in a rapidly changing pluralistic context and a predominantly Hindu culture. Response to the emerging opportunities and demands suggest the reconstruction of theological education in more contextual... -
The concept of salvation held by students in Seventh-day Adventist high schools in Jamaica Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The doctrine of salvation as taught by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church is part of the curriculum of SDA schools in Jamaica. The purpose of this study was to describe the concept of salvation held by students in SDA high schools in Jamaica.... -
The Contribution of Education, Experience, and Personal Characteristics on the Reflective Judgment of Students Preparing for School Administration Tertiary"Problem: School administrators must use high levels of reasoning to deal with the complexities of today's educational system. Reflective thinking has proven to be an effective administrative tool in problem solving, staff supervision, and school... -
The curriculum, instruction, and assessment of dispositions in preservice teacher education TertiaryProblem. In 2000, NCATE included dispositions in its professional standards as a requirement for teacher education units seeking (re)accreditation with its organization. The problem of this investigation was to examine how program directors, faculty,... -
The demographics, psychographics, reasons for giving, and reasons for not giving of alumni donors and nondonors to two Seventh-day Adventist universities TertiaryThe discovery of predictors of Adventist alumni giving behavior will assist university personnel both in identifying alumni who are potential donors and preparing effective funding proposals to optimize philanthropic education and resource acquisition. Additional study of the relationships between the various predictors of Adventist alumni giving behavior is recommended. Encouraging philanthropy, in general, by alumni appears to enhance alumni-giving behavior to their Adventist alma mater. -
The development and implementation of the positive kids model: A whole-brain teaching approach for children ages 3 to 12 focussing on health behaviors and the spiritual component of commitment as a holistic approach to substance-abuse prevention Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Though there are many programs aimed at teaching children the importance of not using drugs, most of these programs have been developed without considering at least two factors. First, the typical “Just say no to drugs” programs... -
The Development and Validation of the Growing Disciples Inventory (GDI) as a Curriculum-aligned Self-Assessment for Christian Education Grade 7-Grade 12"The purpose of this curriculum study was to develop and validate the Growing Disciples Inventory (GDI) as a curriculum-aligned self-assessment for Christian education. Using a mixed methods approach, the GDI was constructed in the first phase of this... -
The development of an instrument to measure attitudes toward Bible class Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: What are the attitudes of high-school students toward Bible class? This might not rank as an important research question generally. Its answer is, however, vitally important if the questioner is a church body, as the Seventh-day Adventists... -
The Development of the Concept of Salvation in Lutheran and Seventh-day Adventist Parochial Secondary-school Students Grade 9-Grade 12Problem: This study took an initial look at the development of the concept of salvation in Lutheran parochial school adolescents, comparing them with Seventh-day Adventist parochial school adolescents. This was the first study to compare denominations... -
The diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - Knowledge and perceived roles and responsibilities of teachers in the Seventh-day Adventist school system Kindergarten-Grade 12Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder said to affect approximately 3-5% of the primary school-aged population. There has been much controversy about ADHD diagnosis and treatment in recent... -
The Effect of Reality Therapy as an Administrative Model upon the Organizational Climate and Educational Outcomes of Selected Elementary Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Organizations of nearly every type succeed in fulfilling their mission best when they are productive and effective. Changes in societal outlook have made administrative demands that older leadership theory does not satisfy. It was the purpose... -
The Effectiveness of Christian Adolescent Peer Counselor Training - A Controlled Study Kindergarten-Grade 12This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Christian-based adolescent peer counseling curriculum (Sturkie & Tan, 1992) used with Christian high school students. The training group of 47 subjects received training, while 37 subjects were in the no-training... -
The effectiveness of cooperative learning teams using the Bcube(TM) process TertiaryProblem: Cooperative learning is attempted by placing students in group learning situations in which they receive assignments without a structured group or team-formation process. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Bcube(TM) process with... -
The effects of an adolescent asthma education intervention on knowledge, intention, behavior, self-efficacy, and self-consciousness Kindergarten-Grade 12Background: Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the bronchial airways. The majority of asthma education interventions target adults and children, while few exist for the adolescent population. Among adolescents, asthma is an important cause of morbidity... -
The Effects of Health and Wellness on Academic Achievement and Cognitive Ability in Students Attending Seventh-day Adventist Schools Grade 3-Grade 8"Healthful living has been a cornerstone of Seventh-day Adventist belief and practice almost from the very beginning of the church's history. The problem was that no one had studied the role healthful practices play in Seventh-day Adventist education... -
The effects of maternal parenting style and religious commitment on self-regulation, academic achievement, and risk behavior among African-American parochial college students TertiaryThis study explored relations between religiosity, both parent and student, and maternal parenting style and student academic self-regulation, academic achievement, and risk behavior among African-American youth attending a parochial college. Eighty-five students... -
The Effects of the Practice of the Newstart Health Regimen on Faculty Stress Among Faculty at Seventh-Day Adventist Colleges and Universities Tertiary-LifelongUtilizing an availability sample of (n = 124) faculty from three postsecondary Seventh-day Adventists institutions that promote a healthy lifestyle philosophy encapsulated in the acronym NEWSTART, this study explored effects of this health/religious regimen... -
The empirical development of a college curriculum of the Epistle to the Galatians TertiaryProblem: Seventh-day Adventist adolescents need a clear understanding of the gospel which provides the assurance of salvation. Since in Seventh-day Adventist colleges there is no curriculum for the Epistle to the Galatians, this study was intended to... -
The empirical development of a curriculum in sports acrobatics and spiritual witnessing TertiaryProblem: The purpose of this project was to develop empirically a curriculum to assist Seventh-day Adventist sports acrobatic coaches, physical education instructors, physical education majors and minors to integrate spiritual witnessing concepts into... -
The empirical development of a curriculum on faith development Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Professional and lay leaders in the Seventh-day Adventist church need to be sensitive to the dynamics of faith development as it interfaces with human development over the life span, and with its practical implications. Currently, there is... -
The empirical development of an instructional product for the training of Seventh-day Adventist literature evangelists Tertiary-LifelongProblem: This study addressed the training needs of SDA literature evangelists through an empirically developed curriculum. Method: The instructional product development method of Baker and Schutz (1971) served as the basis for this... -
The formal, the planned, and the learned curriculum in an elementary education methods course for mathematics - Three perspectives on course content Kindergarten-Grade 12One of the most common questions mathematics teachers hear from their students is a question of content value: "When am I ever going to use this?" This research paper looks at the question of content value for students enrolled in an elementary methods... -
The historical development of the religion curriculum at Battle Creek College 1874 -1901 TertiaryTopic: This study focused on the evaluation of the historical development of the religion curriculum at Battle Creek College from its founding in 1874, to its removal to Berrien Springs in 1901. Battle Creek College was the first Seventh-day Adventist... -
The historical development, philosophical foundation, and mission of the religious education program at Andrews University Tertiary-LifelongTopic: This study focuses on the evaluation of the historical development and philosophical foundation of the Religious Education program at Andrews University. The program has been instrumental in training individuals as Bible instructors, church and... -
The history of mission education in the territory of Papua-New Guinea from 1872 to 1962 with special attention to the years 1932 to 1952 Kindergarten-LifelongWhile the Territory of Papua and New Guinea from the year 1884 passed through several forms of British and German, civil and military government, mission native education, first set up in the Territory in 1872, developed through four consecutive phases. The... -
The history of Seventh-day Adventist education in Australia and New Zealand Kindergarten-LifelongThe object of this thesis is to present a reasonably complete and comprehensive account of the history and development of Seventh-day Adventist education in Australia and New Zealand. Difficulty has been found in endeavouring to include sufficient... -
The Impact of Adventist Schools on Students Tertiary-LifelongThis paper combines 18 published and unpublished research studies or reports using 12 data sets to assess the extent to which Adventist schools are accomplishing the core goals of Adventist education. It was presented at the 4th Symposium on the Bible and... -
The impact of group versus individualized classroom activities on the levels of achievement of students in a tenth-grade religion course Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of various classroom activities on achievement. Learning styles, self-esteem, and gender were considered as covariates. Unique to this study is the comparison of achievement of students involved primarily... -
The Impact of Intentional Learning Experiences for Personal Spiritual Formation on Seminary Students TertiaryProblem: Many seminary students describe their time in seminary as a spiritual desert. Most Protestant seminaries do not provide spiritual formation classes for their students, thinking that such measures are unnecessary or inappropriate for theological... -
The Impact of student evaluative feedback on the perception of the teaching faculty at Andrews University TertiaryProblem: Educational researchers have little consensus of opinion regarding the usefulness of student evaluations and much less of the use of student evaluative feedback as a means of improving teachers' performance. However, because a movement of educational... -
The Impact of Use of Mathematics Manipulatives on Attitudes Toward Mathematics Success Among Students in a Multigrade Classroom Grade 7-LifelongMath manipulatives are designed to help students visualize and maneuver math concepts. Many studies have been conducted using manipulatives in a single-grade classroom. The purpose of this quantitative study was to determine the impact of a structured manipulatives... -
The implementation of the educational philosophy of Avondale High School Grade 7-Grade 12The Seventh-day Adventist Church school system, which grew from American church-oriented primary schools estab¬lished first in the 1850s, has attempted to implement an educational philosophy formulated from 1872 onwards, largely by Ellen White, the church's... -
The Importance of and Relationship Between Admissions Criteria for Undergraduate Students and the Management of the Office of Admissions in Seventh-day Adventist Institutions of Higher Education TertiaryProblem: The selection and admission of undergraduate students involves the admissions office in the responsibility of maintaining; the delicate threefold balance of academic excellence and quality, institutional economic stability, and the provision... -
The Importance of Theoretical Comprehension for Nursing Students' Clinical Competence Tertiary"In nursing education, theory and practice are always linked because, in clinical practice, students have to apply the theory that they learn in the classroom. Students make clinical judgments based on scientific knowledge, theory, laws, principles, and... -
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 Ellen White upon the development of the Seventh-day Adventist school system in Australia, 1891-1900 Kindergarten-LifelongThe Seventh-day Adventist church operates an extensive system of educational institutions not only in Australia but throughout the world. This thesis examines the contribution made by one of its early leaders towards the establishment and operation of the... -
The Influence of K-12 Christian Education on Leadership Development Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Christian schools are an environment that intentionally works to bring coherence to a student's moral and ethical development, which is a critical component of leadership development. It is then important to understand how the effect of that educational... -
The Influence of Selected Factors on Religious Knowledge, Attitudes and Christian Practice Grade 9-Grade 12"This study investigated the perceptions of grades 9 and 10 students (N=124) in a Seventh-day Adventist boarding Academy in the Philippines in relation to the degree of strength they perceived various socio-religious variables (Home, Church Program, Bible... -
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 Karmel report of 1973, a watershed period of the Seventh-day Adventist school system in Australia? Kindergarten-LifelongThis study has arisen out of a need for the SDA community to document and understand the impact of public policy at the federal level on the Seventh-day Adventist education system in Australia, particularly since the early 1970’s. Using a... -
The management performance of Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) as perceived by AIIAS students TertiaryThis study identifies the perceptions of students at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) on the institution’s management performance. The concepts and principles of the Philippine Accrediting Association for Schools, Colleges... -
The market position of a university relative to an ideal - A study of constituent and faculty perceptions TertiaryProblem: Specialists in educational trends forecast declining enrollments for higher education until at least the end of the twentieth century. Because of these forecasts many educators have turned to marketing in an effort to find assistance in meeting... -
The Martin report of 1964 - a watershed period for Seventh-day Adventist tertiary education in Australia Kindergarten-LifelongAvondale College, previously known until 1963 as the Australasian Missionary College (AMC), stands out as unique among Australian tertiary institutions. It is one of only five remaining non-government tertiary organizations in this country that have endeavoured... -
The Meaning and Practice of the Integration of Faith and Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study is to explore the distinctiveness of the Christian school, specifically as expressed in the phrase, "the integration of faith and learning (IFL)," and to investigate how experienced teachers understand this expression and... -
The measurement of knowledge and attitude levels of Seventh-day Adventist high school students regarding acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Grade 9-Grade 12In the effort to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of Seventh-day Adventist High School students regarding AIDS, 387 students were surveyed. Eleven schools throughout the United States participated, including, one in Hawaii, one in Alaska; and one in... -
The Nature of Management Dilemmas Used as Academic Projects in Higher Education Tertiary"This study investigated the management dilemmas of 53 business executives, the resolution of which were critical to the sustainable growth of their companies. These dilemmas provided internship project opportunities for graduate management students.... -
The organization and administration of the Australasian Missionary College TertiaryThe following essay is an attempt to provide a solution to a number of administrative problems that are posed by a steadily expanding Seventh-day Adventist boarding college. The problems that it faces are peculiar to the Australasian Missionary College because... -
The Perceptions of Governing Board Performance Held By Trustees of Four Adventist Colleges - Select Group Practices and Behaviors in Six Competencies TertiaryHigher education board governance has, in recent years, garnered growing attention among authors and researchers, particularly in light of a confluence of social, political, and economic factors affecting the viability of private and independent colleges.... -
The perceptions of school principals regarding the utilization of microcomputers in Australian Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to determine the extent and nature of computer utilization in Australian Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools. An additional purpose was to determine the factors which principals perceived to affect their plans for computers in education. -
The Peruvian educational reform of 1968-1980 and Seventh-day Adventist education at Inca Union College - A study in models Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast two distinct educational models: (1) Peruvian educational reform, which affected both public and private education throughout the country, and (2) the Seventh-day Adventist educational system... -
The philosophy of Christian service and its practice in Seventh-day Adventist academies of the United States during the 1979-1980 school year Grade 9-Grade 12Problem: Service-learning in the educational system of the Seventh-day Adventist church in the United States, as is true in public education, generally has been over-shadowed by a subject-matter orientation. It was the purpose of this study to determine... -
The principal and principalship of Seventh-day Adventist elementary schools in the North Philippine Union Mission Kindergarten-Grade 8Purpose: This study was to identify and analyze the personal and professional characteristics of principals of the Adventist elementary schools in the North Philippine Union Mission. Procedures: A ten-page questionnaire was used to... -
The Process of Educational Expansion - Adventist Higher Education in Brazil TertiaryIn the last decade of the 19th century, the period that marked the beginning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (IASD), serious thought was given to establishing educational institutions to serve as support in the development and dissemination of Adventist... -
The Quality of Adventist Education - How can we know how well we are doing? Tertiary-LifelongEnrollment numbers for schools and colleges, like market share in the car industry, can be a poor indicator of product quality, economic stability, or contributions to the common good. Andreasen raises and discusses essential questions to assess how an Adventist... -
The Relationship Between Attitudes Toward Women, Rape Myth Acceptance, and Sexual Coercive Experiences of Male and Female Students at Religious and Public Colleges TertiaryProblem: The purpose of this study was to find the prevalence of sexual coercion and to explore relationships between sexual coercion, attitudes toward women, and rape myth acceptance of men and women on Seventh-day Adventist and public college campuses.... -
The relationship between community service involvement and student outcomes in Mexican higher learning institutions Tertiary-LifelongProblem: Although Mexican Seventh-day Adventist higher learning institutions involve their students in diverse forms of community service, it is not clear whether involvement in service-related projects in these institutions is producing the desired... -
The Relationship Between Expenditure and Student Achievement in Seventh-day Adventist K-8 Schools in the United States Kindergarten-Grade 8"School finance literature is replete with studies that investigate the relationship between spending and student achievement. Some researchers have found positive relationships between the two variables while others found spending to have no effect on... -
The relationship between experiences of Master of Divinity students at the Seventh-day Adventist theological seminary and their spirituality Tertiary-LifelongProblem: 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... -
The relationship between factual knowledge of osteoporosis and the dietary practice of the young female college student Tertiary-LifelongProblem: The purpose of this study was to establish whether a relationship existed between the factual knowledge of osteoporosis and the related dietary practices associated with the prevention of osteoporosis among young female college students. Method:... -
The Relationship Between Parent Status and the Home Learning Environment Self-esteem and Academic Achievement of Fifth to Eighth Grade Students from Ohio Conference Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: The social issues at the end of the 20P century have not left the Seventh-day Adventist church untouched. This present study sought to determine the differences that may exist between one- and two-parent students in the area of home learning... -
The Relationship Between Parental and Adolescent Religiosity Factors and Adolescent Sexual Risk-taking Among Older Adolescents in the Anglophone/Latin Caribbean Grade 10-Grade 12Problem: Sexually active youth across the Anglophone/Latin Caribbean have been identified as among the most-at-risk for HIV infection. Studies conducted in the United States have identified parental and religiosity factors associated with adolescent sexual... -
The relationship between perspectives of spiritual care and organizational climate in Seventh-day Adventist baccalaureate nursing programs in North America TertiaryProblem: Climate research in nursing education settings is lacking. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between perspectives of spiritual care held by students and faculty in Seventh-day Adventist baccalaureate nursing programs... -
The Relationship Between Religious Beliefs, Moral Development, Self-control, Peer Pressure, Self-esteem, and Premarital Sex TertiaryProblem:The purpose of this study was to ascertain if there is any relationship between religious beliefs, moral development, self-control, peer pressure, self-esteem, and premarital sex, providing for a comprehensive framework for understanding this... -
The Relationship Between Research Knowledge and Research Output for College Faculty - An Asian Case Study Tertiary"Faculty participation in research is of increasing importance in institutions of higher education worldwide. A growing literature is springing up that explores faculty research output and ways of increasing it. This small (n = 71) study done at an international... -
The relationship between spiritual maturity, emotional intelligence, marital needs, and marital satisfaction: a correlational study among married students at AIIAS TertiaryThis study examined the relationship between spiritual maturity, emotional intelligence, and marital satisfaction. Harley’s model of marital satisfaction, which emphasized the fulfillment of needs as a basis for determining satisfaction, was used. The... -
The Relationship Between Student Religiosity, Integration of Faith and Learning and Selected Congregational and Family Factors Tertiary"An investigation of the relationships among students’ perceptions of selected congregational and family factors of adolescent religiosity, Integration of Faith and Learning (IFL), and student religiosity. The respondents were 374 students in SDA... -
The Relationship Between Students and Teachers Perceptions of Classroom Control and Teacher Morale in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose. This study investigated the relationship between students' and teachers' perceptions of teachers' ability to control students and teacher morale in selected Seventh-day Adventist schools. Procedures. The population consisted... -
The relationship between students' perceptions of the teaching and learning process and academic performance in science of seventh and eighth graders enrolled in Seventh-day Adventist schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated student perceptions of 7th and 8th grade Adventist science education programs and their relationship to achievement in science as defined by performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Findings revealed that students held generally... -
The relationship between the principal's leadership characteristics and the ability of primary teachers to deal successfully with the challenges associated with change - A teacher's perspective Kindergarten-Grade 12The literature suggests that there is significant change occurring in the education systems in most countries around the world including Australia (Fullan, 2005; Gamage, 1996). Research relating to the teachers’ perspectives of the impact of this change,... -
The Relationship of Academic Workload Typologies and Other Selected Demographic Variables to Burnout Levels Among Full-time Faculty in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities in North America TertiaryProblem statement: Research has shown that burnout is a widespread phenomenon among teachers, and that workload could be a possible predictor. No study had been done to date in Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities in North America to determine... -
The Relationship of Educational Ideology Preferences to Curriculum Acceptance Problems of Seventh-day Adventist Secondary Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: The intent of the study was to determine the extent to which educational ideology influences curriculum use with Seventh-day Adventist secondary teachers in North America. The research endeavored to determine the teachers' ideological approach... -
The relationship of faith maturity and religious attitude to academic performance and satisfaction with life TertiaryThis study investigated the relationship of faith maturity and religious attitude to academic performance and satisfaction with life among senior college students of Adventist tertiary schools in the Philippines. The subjects were 500 senior students from... -
The Relationship of Leadership Characteristics of Academic Deans in Seventh-day Adventist Colleges and Universities to Their Performance Levels as Perceived by Educational Administrators and Faculties TertiaryProblem: The research literature in educational administration describes few studies directed toward identifying the relationship of specific characteristics of administrators to their performance levels. Yet such research would be useful in providing... -
The relationship of novels and drama and the religious beliefs of Seventh-day Adventist 12th-grade students - A hermeneutic phenomenological study of their student/teacher dialogue journals Grade 6-LifelongThis study was designed to investigate through hermeneutic phenomenology the relationship that Seventh-day Adventist students reveal in their dialogue journal writing between the novels and drama they study in class and their own values and religious beliefs.... -
The relationship of nutrition knowledge and food-related behavior among secondary students Grade 9-Grade 12Problem: The purpose of this study was to assess the level of nutrition knowledge, to determine how nutrition knowledge is related to food-related behavior among secondary students at a parochial day school, and to determine the effect on both of a... -
The relationship of organizational health, physical and psychological morbidity of educators in selected secondary schools Grade 9-Grade 12This study examined the relationship of organizational health to the physical and psychological morbidity of administrators and teachers in selected Seventh-day Adventist secondary schools in the North Philippine Union Mission. The participants in this study... -
The relationship of preference conflict management strategy and perceived stress in teachers of the Texas Seventh-day Adventist schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: This study examined the relationship between perceived workplace stress levels and conflict management strategies of the Seventh-day Adventist Texas Conference teachers (K-10). Procedures: The Organizational Communication... -
The relationship of self-concept, sex, age, major, anxiety, mathematics background, and mathematics ability to the level of mathematics and statistical anxiety among college juniors TertiaryProblem: One's choice of career has significant effect upon one's future life in terms of earning potential and social interaction. Mathematics/statistical anxiety and the mathematics avoidance often accompanying such anxiety, can influence career choice,... -
The Relative Impact of a Vegetable-rich Diet on Key Markers of Health in a Cohort of Australian Adolescents Grade 8-Grade 12"Childhood obesity is a widespread health problem in Australia. Overweight in childhood can lead to adult overweight and the development of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Effective strategies for reducing childhood obesity are urgently... -
The Research States... Where Do You Fit In? Kindergarten-Grade 12What research has found about effective Seventh-day Adventist teachers and effective classroom managers. -
The Role and Responsibilities of Andrews University Trustees as Perceived by Themselves TertiaryProblem: The university board of trustees is the single most important group of the university to guide an institution in fulfilling its goals and objectives. While it may seem that trustees have a grasp of their responsibilities to the institution... -
The Role of Christian Educational Institutions in Improving Economic Self-Reliance TertiaryThis article argues that Christian educational institutions in Africa can play a major role in improving economic self-reliance within the continent, if those who establish Christian universities there take time to plan the programs and activities in those... -
The Role of Faith in God in Administrative Decision-making - a Descriptive Multiple Case Study of Three African-American Christian Women Administrators of American Higher Education TertiaryProblem: Faith in God is a phenomenon that is difficult to define. Yet, it can be seen as an attitude of complete trust in God. As Proctor (1995) stated, faith in God is believing that there is a purpose and a power (called God) available to each of... -
The Role of the Academy Principal in the Austral Union of the Seventh-day Adventist Educational System as Perceived by Principals and Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Considering the rapid expansion of educational institutions in the Austral Union of Seventh-day Adventists and the lack of a job description for principals, there is a need for more research in the area of the principal's role. Method:... -
The Role of Values in Building Brand Equity - A Case Study Grade 9-Grade 12"Adventist education is based on the premise that the 'work of education and the work of redemption are one' (White, 1952, p. 30). At Hiroshima San Iku Gakuin, an Adventist High School in Japan, about 30% of the students are not Seventh-day Adventists... -
The role, status and qualifications of the chief advancement officer in selected institutions of higher education TertiaryPurpose: The purpose of this study was to gather data concerning the role status and qualifications of chief advancement officers serving in American private colleges and universities. Specifically, this study collected information relating to personal... -
The status of senior music education in Seventh-day Adventist high schools - Perceptions of administrators Kindergarten-Grade 12The present study addresses the current status of year 10-12 classroom music education in the Seventh-day Adventist school system in Australia and New Zealand, as perceived by education administrators. The main purpose of the study was to identify the current... -
The status of teacher recruitment in the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Kindergarten-Grade 12The problem of this study was to investigate the status of teacher recruitment in the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists secondary school system. Here exists a high rate of teacher turnover coupled with extreme difficulty in obtaining... -
The Synergy of Building up Brand Equity - A Perception of the AIIAS Experience Tertiary-LifelongThis study dealt with how AIIAS brand identity has developed into a perceived corporate reputation by taking into consideration the critical success factors of its development. Expressing this synergistic interaction mathematically, R = f (B + BC + P); where... -
The Teacher as Agent in Integrating Faith and Learning Kindergarten-LifelongRacquel Bouvet de Korniejczuk presents research on the Integration of Faith and Learning. In addition to helpful display examples, the article includes: The Process of Deliberate Teacher Implementation; What Is Integration?; Theoretical Framework (educational... -
The Use of Physical Symbols to Transmit Culture in Religious Schools: A Comparison of Adventist and Catholic Schools in America Kindergarten-Grade 12This is a report of research conducted in the United States to study how religious schools transmit their religious culture through religious symbols. It compares the situation of Catholic and Seventh-day Adventist schools. Principals of ten high schools... -
The Validity of the Growing Disciples in Community Model Among Adolescents in Seventh-day Adventist Schools in North America Grade 9-Grade 12Purpose of the Study: There is little empirical research about discipleship, and particularly discipleship and adolescents. An understanding of Christian discipleship might, however, be an antidote for a growing trend toward consumer mentality in the... -
Theological education in context - A pilot extension program for the Seventh-day Adventist church in Rwanda Tertiary-LifelongProblem: One of the most important concerns that presents itself to the Adventist Church in Rwanda is how to adequately cope with the rapid growth of new members. There are too few pastors equipped to care for the growing membership. It was the purpose... -
Third culture kids self-perceptions of effective cognitive and social integration into Australian schools - Link between two worlds - transition of Adventist missionary children to Australia Kindergarten-Grade 12The present study addressed the self-perceptions of Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) missionary children, regarding the impact of their overseas experiences on their integration into Australian schools. The main purpose of this study was to identify the strengths... -
Thirdspace Engenders Theological Education Tertiary"Clergy women in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church speak for the first time of their theological training at a private Christian tertiary institution in Australia. A phenomenological design is used to capture and analyse Clergy women's collective lived... -
Toward an objective measure of moral development for children Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Research on moral development in school-age children has been hampered by the lack of measurement tools based on a comprehensive model that includes moral cognition, moral emotions, and moral behavior. This study presents the first step toward... -
Transmitting Religious Values in Adventist Home Education Grade 1-Grade 12This article explores the process of value transmission, particularly in Adventist home education, based on a study of the religious home education experienced by young Seventh-day Adventist adults in their childhood (Kuusisto, 2000). The main aim was to find... -
Trends Influencing Enrollment in Adventist K-12 Schools in NAD Kindergarten-Grade 12In a review of Adventist educational research (1980-2005), Gregorutti infers that enrollment in North American Adventist K-12 schools seems to be affected by: 1) parent's perceptions, 2) parents exposure to and/or identification with Adventist education, 3)... -
Trustee and trusteeship of selected private universities and colleges in the United States of America and Canada TertiaryPurpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the demographics, responsibilities and role perceptions of board members in all Universities and Colleges of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada and the United States of America. The study dealt... -
Use of the audio visual tactile treatment on disabled readers in grades three and four - its effect on word recognition, silent reading comprehension, and attitude towards reading Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the Audio Visual Tactile (AVT) treatment in third- and fourth-grade disabled readers in three areas of reading: word-recognition skills, silent-reading comprehension skills, and attitude... -
Validation of goals for pre-departure missionary orientation Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Cross-cultural orientation programs facilitate missionary preparedness. Orientation is more effective if driven by valid and suitable goals determined before methods are selected and programs implemented. This study attempted to identify valid... -
Values and Leadership Characteristics of Seventh-day Adventist Academy Teachers in Michigan Grade 9-Grade 12Problem: Two important aspects in the life and work of teachers are their values and leadership styles. The values they hold affect the influence they exert and the knowledge they impart, and the leadership styles they practice determine in part their... -
Venezuelan Adventist University Institute: The development of a Seventh-day Adventist educational institution TertiaryProblem: The first and only Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) tertiary-level institution in Venezuela is Venezuelan Adventist University Institute. It was founded initially as a secondary boarding academy in 1962, began offering college level programs in... -
VG1 A megastudy of faith maturity and its relationship to variables within the home, school, and church Grade 6-Grade 12Concern with declining enrollment and commitment in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United States and Canada led to one of the largest studies ever undertaken by any church group. The research involved nearly 11,000 6th through 12th grade youth and another... -
VG1 A synopsis of the Valuegenesis Study of faith maturity and denominational commitment Kindergarten-Grade 12Concern with declining enrollment and commitment in Seventh-day Adventist schools in the United States and Canada led to one of the largest studies ever undertaken by any church group. Searth Institute, a non-denominational Minneapolis research firm, was commissioned... -
VG1 Attitudes and Support of Adventist Ministers Towards Denominational K-12 Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose: This study examines the attitudes of Seventh-day Adventist ministers regarding the importance of denominational elementary and secondary schools and self-perceived levels of support. The study also compares identified demographic variables... -
VG1 Faith Maturity Scale: A reply to Jerome Thayer Kindergarten-Grade 12A response to Thayer's proposal of a short-form of the Faith-Maturity Scale used in Valuegenesis I -
VG1 Measuring faith maturity: Reassessing valuegenesis and development of a denomination-specific scale Kindergarten-Grade 12The Valuegenesis Faith-Maturity Scale and two related short-form scales developed for mainline Protestant use were evaluated for validity for Seventh-day Adventists. Inappropriate items were identified using statistical procedures and results from a survey... -
VG2 Adventist Schools Do Make a Difference! A Report on Valuegenesis Kindergarten-Grade 12Do Adventist schools make a difference? V. Bailey Gillespie shares results from the first and second Valuegenesis studies on faith, values, and commitment in Adventist schools. Over 30,000 respondents from across North America participated in this two-phase... -
VG2 Boys and Girls Growing Toward God Kindergarten-Grade 12"We know a great deal about how boys' and girls' brains develop and the implications for educational theory, and so by abstraction, we can make some assumptions about growth in faith as well." This article reviews valuegenesis findings in light of... -
VG2 Ten Years Later - A Study of Two Generations Grade 7-TertiaryWhat are the "big" things discovered in research about Adventist youth? This books shares topics such as: Focusing on Teens; Valuegenesis and the Journey of Faith; Loyalty and the Content of Faith; Personal Piety and the Quest for Spiritual Life;... -
VG2 The relationship between faith maturity, intrinsic and extrinsic orientations to religion and youth ministry involvement Grade 6-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between faith maturity, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and youth ministry involvement. We used data from Valuegenesis II, a North American national survey of youths attending Seventh-day Adventist... -
VG2 Update 03: Grace vs Works Orientations: What Makes A Difference? Grade 7-TertiaryThis Valuegenesis 2 newsletter focuses on why grace orientation is crucial, what the grace scale teaches us, more about grace and works, attitudes about God's law, and do we still have a works orientation. -
VG2 Update 04: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Religious Experience, and School Attitudes Grade 7-TertiaryThis Valuegenesis 2 research report looks at the importance of schools in the faith experience of Grade 6-12 students. Find out what teachers and schools can do to help the development of intrinsic vs. extrinsic religious experience and healthy school attitudes. -
VG2 Update 05: Family Religious Life, Family Worship Practices, Parents and Faith-Talk Grade 7-TertiaryThis Valuegenesis 2 research provides interesting and helpful insights into the influence of family life and practices on growing a rich and mature faith. Family worship practics, parent and faith talk are reported on, with tables showing the effects of mothers... -
VG2 Youth Ministry and Beliefs and Values Among 10 to 19 Year Old Students in the Seventh-day Adventist School System in North America Grade 5-Grade 12Problem. A survey of the literature revealed that there was little by way of empirical study on the relationship between youth ministry and attitudes, beliefs, and values held by young people. We empirically tested the anecdotal evidence that youth... -
Vision and Mission Statement in Christian Higher Educational Management in Eastern Africa Tertiary-LifelongLiterature reveals that although the terms vision, mission and mission statement are understood in a variety of ways, the various concepts of these terms are becoming more commonly used in educational management. A qualitative study of 12 recently established,... -
Voluntary lateral transfer of students from selected Seventh-day Adventist secondary day schools - Parent and student attitudes and reasons (Attrition, California) Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this study was to examine student and parent perceptions of the educational philosophy, academic program, social climate, spiritual climate, moral climate, staff adequacy, or other factors that might contribute to discontinuance of attendance... -
Volunteers as Tutors and Trainers of Tutors - A Qualitative Study Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: The Seventh-day Adventist church/North American Division initiated a Tutoring and Mentoring project in response to President Clinton's America Reads literacy campaign. This study documents the efforts of the church and the first cohort of trainees... -
Warren Eugene Howell - Seventh-day Adventist educational administrator Kindergarten-LifelongProblem: Warren Eugene Howell served the Seventh-day Adventist educational system as an administrator and teacher for thirty-four years. He pioneered two important Adventist educational institutions and led the General Conference Education Department... -
What Adventist Parents Consider Important in Choosing Schools for their Children Kindergarten-Grade 12Parents in the Minnesota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists face a variety of options when they choose schools for their children. The focus of this study was to discern the factors that Adventist parents consider important when they choose schools for their... -
What Do Seventh-day Adventist High School Students in Trinidad and Tobago Know About AIDS? Grade 9-LifelongThis research article presents information about HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and short-term behavioral intentions of adolescents who attend Seventh-day Adventist high schools in Trinidad and Tobago. The information is useful in planning and implementing... -
William Warren Prescott, Seventh-day Adventist educator Kindergarten-LifelongWilliam Warren Prescott, 1855-1944, was one of the most influential educators of the Seventh-day Adventist church. As a religious educator he also served the church as preacher, writer, editor, and administrator. His influence on the church was extensive but... -
Work values, occupational stress and teaching performance of SDA secondary school teachers in Luzon Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated the work values, occupational stress, and teaching performance of SDA secondary school teachers in Luzon. The subjects were 140 teachers and 12 principals of the 12 secondary schools under the administrative supervision o the North... -
Working Smarter, Not Harder - Administrative Leadership Styles in Adventist Colleges Tertiary-LifelongThis article shares the results of research conducted at the 1995 General Conference session in Utrecht, Holland, gathered from Adventist college and university presidents throughout the world field and provides a challenge to administrative excellence in... -
Worship Leadership and Preaching for Adventist Medical Students Tertiary-LifelongThis Ministry Focus Paper develops a class for teaching worship theology, practice, and leadership, and preaching theology and practice, to Adventist medical students at Loma Linda University (LLU). LLU is a Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university... -
Young Peoples Concepts of Personal Spirituality Grade 9-TertiaryThis qualitative study seeks to understand spirituality from the point of view of young people, and to portray their personal spiritual life and experiences. This study was done in Asia with eleven young people (ages 15-20) who were born into Adventist homes....