Thesis--West Virginia University. / Spine title: The Delphi method of forecasting to nursing education planning in West Virginia. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 126-129).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2005. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-235).

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1994. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 131-137). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--West Virginia University, 2006. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vii, 155 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-116).

The purpose of this study was to explore the practices of multiage instruction with experts who have best practice knowledge or practitioner expertise in the multiage classroom. This investigation provided a foundation of knowledge on multiage instruction regarding strategies and challenges, the pros and cons of multiage instruction, and training and resources needed for the successful implementation of multiage instruction. A Delphi methodology was utilized which consisted of three rounds of surveys. The population comprised two panels of experts, multiage theory experts and multiage practitioner experts, based on required criteria for each panel set. A total of 21 experts completed Round One, which consisted of 55 Likert scale statements. A total of 20 experts completed Round Two, which consisted of 31 statements/questions. A total of 20 experts completed Round Three, which consisted of 29 statements. The panel experts in this study agreed that multiage instruction remains a credible practice today that should be recognized and supported by state boards of education. They also agreed that once oriented to the philosophy and after their child has spent time in the classroom, parents tend to be generally excited about the practice of multiage instruction. The experts further agreed that children of all abilities and needs can be successful in the multiage classroom. In terms of training and preparation, experts agreed that parents, teachers, school boards, principals, and superintendents all should receive training on the philosophy and strategies of multiage instruction in order for it to be a successful practice. They further agreed that it is difficult to find regular training and conferences geared for elementary teachers who work in multiage settings. In this study, panel experts identified strategies that multiage teachers use including how the room is arranged, flexible grouping, theme-based learning, collaborative learning, and peer mentoring. Through open-ended questioning, panelists also identified challenges as well as training and resource needs.

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The purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between selected ministry factors and effective youth evangelism in the local church. Youth ministers of churches in the top 100 churches in youth baptisms in the Southern Baptist Convention in 2008 served as the population for the study. This researcher used a three round delphi technique to discover the relationship between essential ministry factors and effective youth evangelism in the local church. The first round of the delphi study involved contacting the youth ministers of the top 100 churches in youth baptisms and inviting them to be a part of a study on youth evangelism. In the first round, the youth ministers were instructed to answer the question, "In your experience, what are the ministry factors you consider to be effective in evangelizing young people?" The answers for all the respondents were then compiled and the unique ministry factors among the answers were used in round 2. A total of 41 youth ministers responded to the rOlmd 1 survey. Round 2 utilized the unique ministry factors from round 1 and asked the youth ministers to score the individual ministry factors in terms of effectiveness from 1 to 4 with 1 being "somewhat effective" and 4 being "extremely effective." The 15 highest scoring ministry factors carried over to round 3. A total of33 participants completed round 2 of the survey. Round 3 presented the respondents with the task of rank-ordering the list of the top 15 ministry factors from round 2. Overall, 31 youth ministers completed all three rounds of the study. Follow-up interviews were also conducted with the youth ministers to add breadth and depth to the insight gained from the list of the top 15 ministry factors. The number one ministry factor in evangelizing young people, according to the respondents in the research project, was "prayer and reliance upon God to work in the hearts of students." A close second was" a youth pastor who is passionate about evangelism as an example to students." One overarching conclusion of the study was that the ministry factors that were most effective were not necessarily specific programs or reproducible activities. Rather, the most effective factors were intangible qualities centered upon a dependence on God and a passion to reach people. The researcher concluded that the most effective ministry factors in reaching young people evangelistically centered upon leadership, drive, passion, and vision. Keywords: Delphi, youth ministry, evangelism, best practices, baptism, student

Thesis (Ed. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on December 13, 2007) Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1983. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 238-251). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Abstract Rural Tourism was first found in Europe in the 19th century; Industrialization coupled with the market economy had accelerated urbanization process and brought negative effects, which created an atmosphere of intense competition, leading to urban residents long for the quiet rural life and beautiful countryside.  Rural tourism development is so striking, inseparable from its particular historical background. Since more than a century of industrialization and urbanization process accelerates and the economic and political status of rural undergone great changes. In particular, in the last 50 years, because of technological advances, production continues to improve, but agricultural labor demand declined at the same time.  The relocation of population in many rural areas, leads to depression of rural services and rural communities in decline. With the move of young people, rural aging has become increasingly prominent. Development issues in rural areas attracted the attention of Western governments of developed countries, while the development of tourism and rural economic structure to change an important way. Ping Tung industry is rich in resources, and in recent years, urbanization and recreational needs of pressure, Industry and Tourism of vigorous growth. This study explored cases around the world for the rural tourism development and strategy, through France, England, UK, Germany and other rural tourism development strategies and models of case analysis, induction suitable for a rural tourism development in Ping Tung County, The results displays that the county¡¦s rural tourism development is in line with modern green tourism, environmental protection and tourism trends in the world of national tourism policy for the current major driving directions. In the future, Ping Tung County, needs to establish the development of village tourism brand, the government initiates to promote counseling, and with the whole city and the county of Ping Tung County and Tourism marketing strategy to achieve sustainable tourism development in Ping Tung County, Ping Tung County can look forward to the development of rural tourism by attracting foreign experience to come to Taiwan, and also increases the visibility of ping Tung county in the world.