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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1725
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REAL Camp: A School-University Collaboration to Promote Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities among High School Students
Walker, David A.; Downey, Portia M.; Cox-Henderson, Judy
Educational Forum, v74 n4 p297-304 2010
The REAL Camp-NIU Experience established at Northern Illinois University serves as a model to afford high school students an experience in science- and mathematics-related careers. The participants' perceptions of the college-based camp curriculum were very favorable, as were the perceptions from preservice teachers and practicing teachers concerning the overall effect of the camp on student participants. Data indicated that the camp has shown success over time, with 21 of the 26 participants enrolling in some form of post-secondary education. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Educational Opportunities, High School Students, College School Cooperation, Program Effectiveness, Science Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Career Choice, Partnerships in Education, Urban Schools, Transitional Programs, Experiential Learning, Educational Attainment, Parents, Resident Camp Programs, College Preparation, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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