A Fiona Pearson
Biographic Data
| ID | 339455 |
|---|---|
| NAME | A Fiona Pearson |
| GIVEN NAMES | A Fiona |
| FAMILY NAME | Pearson |
| SIGNATURE | PEARSON A F |
| AFFILIATIONS | Central Connecticut State University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Real Problems, Virtual Solutions: Engaging Students Online
In this article, the author explains how she used online blogs with more than 263 students over a period of four semesters in an introductory social problems course. She describes how she uses blogs to enhance student participation, engagement, and skill building. Finally, she provides an overview of students’ qualitative assessments of the blog assignments, highlighting the drawbacks and limitations of integrating technology and, in particular, …
Making Poverty: A History
The New Welfare Trap: Case Managers, College Education, and Tanf Policy
After U.S. welfare was reformed in 1996, many states reduced their support of postsecondary education and instead emphasized work-first programs. This study uses in-depth interviews and participant observation to examine how case managers implement work-first policies when dealing with students desiring a college education. Case managers are expected to reconcile the goals of their clients with those of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families…
Real Problems, Virtual Solutions: Engaging Students Online
In this article, the author explains how she used online blogs with more than 263 students over a period of four semesters in an introductory social problems course. She describes how she uses blogs to enhance student participation, engagement, and skill building. Finally, she provides an overview of students’ qualitative assessments of the blog assignments, highlighting the drawbacks and limitations of integrating technology and, in particular, …
The New Welfare Trap: Case Managers, College Education, and Tanf Policy
After U.S. welfare was reformed in 1996, many states reduced their support of postsecondary education and instead emphasized work-first programs. This study uses in-depth interviews and participant observation to examine how case managers implement work-first policies when dealing with students desiring a college education. Case managers are expected to reconcile the goals of their clients with those of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families…
Making Poverty: A History
The New Welfare Trap: Case Managers, College Education, and Tanf Policy
After U.S. welfare was reformed in 1996, many states reduced their support of postsecondary education and instead emphasized work-first programs. This study uses in-depth interviews and participant observation to examine how case managers implement work-first policies when dealing with students desiring a college education. Case managers are expected to reconcile the goals of their clients with those of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families…
Making Poverty: A History
Real Problems, Virtual Solutions: Engaging Students Online
In this article, the author explains how she used online blogs with more than 263 students over a period of four semesters in an introductory social problems course. She describes how she uses blogs to enhance student participation, engagement, and skill building. Finally, she provides an overview of students’ qualitative assessments of the blog assignments, highlighting the drawbacks and limitations of integrating technology and, in particular, …
Computer Science (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Social Policy and Reform Studies (2 works) · Social science (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Business (1 works) · Computer-mediated communication (1 works) · Electronic publishing (1 works) · Engineering (1 works)