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Dissertation Blog Post 4

Research Design  The theoretical framework I plan on using for my dissertation is qualitative research design. My dissertation will focus on the the outcome of teaching fundamental life skills and implementing these lessons into educational curriculum's. This research style research project will provide systematic information about the topic. This research design is a valid method for researching specific subjects and as a precursor to more quantitative studies.Qualitative research methods are designed in a manner that they help reveal the behavior and perception of a target audience with reference to a particular topic. During my research I will conduct one-on-one interviews. Conducting these in-depth interviews is one of the most common qualitative research method. It will be a personal interview that is carried out with one respondent at a time. I will use a  purely a conversational method which invites opportunities to get details in depth from the respondent. Qualitativ...
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Dissertation Blog Post 3

     My research problem focuses on the importance of implementing life skills into today's educational curriculum. My goal was to highlight the need for life skills. Teaching life skills to children and teenagers allows for them to enter the real world prepared to handle "adult" situations. It has been felt that life skills education bridges the gap between basic functioning and capabilities. It strengthens the ability of an individual to meet the needs and demands of the present society and helps in dealing with the above issues in a manner to get desired behavior practical.  As children we were always taught the importance of getting an education.  Parents, teachers, and even public figures preached that education is needed in order to succeed in life. We all know that education is important, but one of the things education is lacking is the fundamental skills of life. Implementing life courses within the educational curriculum will prepare students for the r...
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Dissertation Blog Post 2

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Theoretical Framework     For the topic that I will be researching I am aiming to show the importance of teaching life skills is necessary and imperative in order to help students transition into the working world.The research plan is to compare educational curriculum's from the late 20th century vs. the 21st changes. We will also will discuss the different types of learning that will have an affect on adapting to the real world. A qualitative approach will be taken to show the difference of people who were taught life skills vs. students who were not taught life skills. A survey will be distributed to assess their answers and compare who was ready to enter the working world.There are several general topics that will be explored as the groundwork for this dissertation: 1) The importance of education and why it is needed. 2)The importance of teaching life skills. 3)The outcome of teaching life skills 4) Research studies showing the effect teaching life skills. ...
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Dissertation Blog Post 1

The Problem Statement:  As children we were always taught the importance of getting an education.  Parents, teachers, and even public figures preached that education is needed in order to succeed in life. We all know that education is important, but one of the things education is lacking is the fundamental skills of life. Implementing life courses within the educational curriculum will prepare students for the real world. As a Property manager and educator, I have had the opportunity to oversee students who are between the ages of  16-22 on a daily basis. When interviewing for a job, filling out a job, or applying for a credit card, the upcoming generation does not have any idea  or clue of where to start. Identify the problem and finding a solution in order to close this gap can set up the upcoming generations for success.  References:  Botvin, G. J., & Griffin, K. W. (2004). Life skills training: Empirical findings and future directions. Jour...
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