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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Perceived Professional Development Needs of Teachers and Administrators in PS-12 Christian Schools
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Finn, Donald; Swezey, James; Warren, Debra – Journal of Research on Christian Education, 2010
To fulfill their religious and educational missions, PS-12 Christian schools should properly equip teachers to design and deliver instruction of the highest quality that incorporates sound pedagogical approaches. Research indicates that a key element for making this happen in classrooms is to offer professional development opportunities that…
Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Faculty Development, Professional Development, Educational Needs
Faculty Sense of Religious Calling at a Christian University
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Swezey, James A. – Journal of Research on Christian Education, 2009
Sense of calling is often described with language steeped in religious tradition. It is variously described as a spiritual process or endeavor or as a summons by God to fulfill a specific purpose or task in life. This ethnographic case study examines how 18 senior faculty members of differing faith traditions expressed a religious sense of calling…
Descriptors: Religion, Ethnography, College Faculty, Case Studies