Thesis (D.Min.)--Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Oregon, 2001. / Typescript. Includes vita and abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 166-173). Also available for download via the World Wide Web; free to University of Oregon users.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 265-297).

The aim of this dissertation is to investigate how the technological developments implemented in the production processes and organizational structures of small and medium sized enterprises affect the skilling and thus the employment process of youth in these enterprises. The furniture sector of Turkey is chosen as a specific industrial sector for this research.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, May, 2008. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2009. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 52-59).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--UCLA, 2008. / Vita. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 201-210).

This study investigated the information seeking process of the networked generation youth. Specifically, I examined the cognitive, affective, and physical information seeking behaviors and problem solving techniques adolescent student users of the networked environment utilize to solve information needs. Grounded in the theoretical context of the information seeking process in the networked environment, the research extended the user-centered approach to modeling the information seeking process of networked generation youth. A mixed model research design was used to address the research questions. Phase 1 used an online questionnaire to solicit information from 125 students in Grades 7-12 regarding their understanding and use of networked environments, information seeking skills, and problem solving techniques. Phase 2 observed 12 students, two from each grade level, to gain an understanding into the information seeking process of networked generation youth. Participants completed information seeking scenarios of varying levels of complexity. As the participants completed the scenario, they engaged in talk-aloud verbal protocol to describe and explain their behaviors and techniques as they advanced through their information seeking process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted which provided an opportunity for the participants to clarify their information seeking experience. A profile of students' networked environment knowledge and use in relationship to their information seeking process was created. Findings suggested that knowledge and experience influence networked generation youth's information seeking process in the networked environment. A subset of students were found to be experienced information seekers who applied various cognitive, affective, and physical information seeking behaviors and behavioral actions that guide them through their information seeking process. The study presented a preliminary model of the networked generation youth's information seeking process. The model provides a detailed map to networked generation youth's information seeking and problem solving. I bring to light experienced users successful behaviors, as well as areas where all students need assistance in understanding networked environments and their own information seeking. The study suggests ways in which educators can evaluate students and integrate the successful behaviors as well as assist students with the behaviors that hinder their process.

Acompanha: Guia didático para elaboração e aplicação de atividades referentes à orientação sexual no espaço escolar para alunos do ensino médio sob a perspectiva Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS) / A questão norteadora deste estudo trata da contribuição que o enfoque Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS) trazem para o trabalho de orientação sexual desenvolvido dentro do espaço escolar. O objetivo desse estudo consiste em propor metodologias às questões sobre sexualidade com os adolescentes, no sentido de instigá-los a serem mais críticos e conscientes nas tomadas de decisões. O estudo foi desenvolvido junto a alunos do 2º ano do Ensino Médio de um Colégio Estadual do município de Guarapuava, Paraná. A fundamentação teórica baseou-se a partir do eixo temático Orientação Sexual proposto pelos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais. Para embasamento do estudo buscou-se contemplar reflexões sobre o ensino de biologia, as questões do desenvolvimento sexual dos adolescentes bem como a responsabilidade da educação e da orientação sexual. Autores como Krasilchick (2005), Souza (2010), Furlani (2011), Ribeiro (2011), Bazzo (2002), Moresi (2003) entre outros fundamentam esse estudo em sua referência, metodologia e análise das discussões. A metodologia utilizada foi qualitativa de natureza interpretativa com observação participante. As técnicas de coleta de dados foram observação, anotações em diário de campo, gravações em áudio e vídeo, fotografias e atividades realizadas pelos alunos. As atividades desenvolvidas foram organizadas em seis momentos, que buscaram contextualizar as relações sociais da ciência e da tecnologia por meio de reflexões sobre a sexualidade. Os resultados demonstraram que o enfoque CTS contribuiu para despertar o senso critico nos adolescentes envolvendo a sua vida e de toda a sociedade. Entre inicio e fim da aplicação do trabalho o que pode ser observado foi uma evolução nos pensamentos dos adolescentes que contribuiu para a formação mais critica dos mesmos. Outro resultado positivo foi a elaboração de um guia didático, que poderá ser utilizado por tantos outros professores deste como também de outros colégios, e ser adaptados também para outras séries do ensino básico. / The guiding question of this study is to understand what is the contribution that the approach Science, Technology and Society (STS) brings the work of sexual orientation developed within the school space. The aim of this study is to work through the issues about sexuality with adolescents in a STS approach, aiming instigate them to be more critical and conscious when making decisions. The study was conducted with students from second year of high school a State College Guarapuava, Paraná State. The theoretical framework was based from the main theme Sexual orientation proposed by the National Curriculum Guidelines. To basement for the study we sought to include reflections on the teaching of biology, issues of sexual development of adolescents and the responsibility of education and sexual orientation. Authors like Krasilchick (2005), Souza (2010 ), Furlani (2011), Ribeiro (2011), Bazzo (2002), Moresi (2003) among others fundament this study in theirs reference, methodology and analysis of the discussions. The methodology was qualitative interpretative nature with participant observation. The techniques of data collection were observations, notes in a field diary, audio and video recording , photographs and activities performed by the students. The activities were organized in six moments, which seek to contextualize the social relations of science and technology through reflections about the sexuality. The results showed that the STS approach has helped to awake the sense through critical reflections involving their life and the whole society. Among the beginning and the end of the job application which can be observed was an evolution in the thoughts of teenagers who contributed to the formation most critical of them. Another positive outcome was the development of a didactic guide can will be use for so many other teachers of this as well as other colleges, and also adapted for other grades of the basic education.

Acompanha: Guia didático para elaboração e aplicação de atividades referentes à orientação sexual no espaço escolar para alunos do ensino médio sob a perspectiva Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS) / A questão norteadora deste estudo trata da contribuição que o enfoque Ciência, Tecnologia e Sociedade (CTS) trazem para o trabalho de orientação sexual desenvolvido dentro do espaço escolar. O objetivo desse estudo consiste em propor metodologias às questões sobre sexualidade com os adolescentes, no sentido de instigá-los a serem mais críticos e conscientes nas tomadas de decisões. O estudo foi desenvolvido junto a alunos do 2º ano do Ensino Médio de um Colégio Estadual do município de Guarapuava, Paraná. A fundamentação teórica baseou-se a partir do eixo temático Orientação Sexual proposto pelos Parâmetros Curriculares Nacionais. Para embasamento do estudo buscou-se contemplar reflexões sobre o ensino de biologia, as questões do desenvolvimento sexual dos adolescentes bem como a responsabilidade da educação e da orientação sexual. Autores como Krasilchick (2005), Souza (2010), Furlani (2011), Ribeiro (2011), Bazzo (2002), Moresi (2003) entre outros fundamentam esse estudo em sua referência, metodologia e análise das discussões. A metodologia utilizada foi qualitativa de natureza interpretativa com observação participante. As técnicas de coleta de dados foram observação, anotações em diário de campo, gravações em áudio e vídeo, fotografias e atividades realizadas pelos alunos. As atividades desenvolvidas foram organizadas em seis momentos, que buscaram contextualizar as relações sociais da ciência e da tecnologia por meio de reflexões sobre a sexualidade. Os resultados demonstraram que o enfoque CTS contribuiu para despertar o senso critico nos adolescentes envolvendo a sua vida e de toda a sociedade. Entre inicio e fim da aplicação do trabalho o que pode ser observado foi uma evolução nos pensamentos dos adolescentes que contribuiu para a formação mais critica dos mesmos. Outro resultado positivo foi a elaboração de um guia didático, que poderá ser utilizado por tantos outros professores deste como também de outros colégios, e ser adaptados também para outras séries do ensino básico. / The guiding question of this study is to understand what is the contribution that the approach Science, Technology and Society (STS) brings the work of sexual orientation developed within the school space. The aim of this study is to work through the issues about sexuality with adolescents in a STS approach, aiming instigate them to be more critical and conscious when making decisions. The study was conducted with students from second year of high school a State College Guarapuava, Paraná State. The theoretical framework was based from the main theme Sexual orientation proposed by the National Curriculum Guidelines. To basement for the study we sought to include reflections on the teaching of biology, issues of sexual development of adolescents and the responsibility of education and sexual orientation. Authors like Krasilchick (2005), Souza (2010 ), Furlani (2011), Ribeiro (2011), Bazzo (2002), Moresi (2003) among others fundament this study in theirs reference, methodology and analysis of the discussions. The methodology was qualitative interpretative nature with participant observation. The techniques of data collection were observations, notes in a field diary, audio and video recording , photographs and activities performed by the students. The activities were organized in six moments, which seek to contextualize the social relations of science and technology through reflections about the sexuality. The results showed that the STS approach has helped to awake the sense through critical reflections involving their life and the whole society. Among the beginning and the end of the job application which can be observed was an evolution in the thoughts of teenagers who contributed to the formation most critical of them. Another positive outcome was the development of a didactic guide can will be use for so many other teachers of this as well as other colleges, and also adapted for other grades of the basic education.