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GLASER, ROBERT; AND OTHERS – 1964
THE STUDY EXAMINED THE DISPLAY AND RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS BY WHICH A STUDENT CAN INTERACT WITH A SUBJECT MATTER DISCIPLINE. IT ASSUMED THAT THE STUDENT-SUBJECT MATTER INTERFACE IS A FUNCTION OF THE STIMULUS AND RESPONSE PROPERTIES OF THE SUBJECT MATTER AND THE LEARNING REQUIREMENTS OF THE KIND OF BEHAVIOR BEING TAUGHT. CHAPTER ONE COVERED THE…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Communication (Thought Transfer), Instructional Innovation, Instructional Materials
MOORE, J. WILLIAM; SMITH, WENDELL – 1961
THE EFFECTS OF THREE SIZES-OF-STEP AND THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF CUEING UPON ACHIEVEMENT IN SPELLING WERE COMPARED. NINETY-SIX FIFTH-GRADE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WERE RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO ONE OF SIX EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS. ALL SUBJECTS WERE MATCHED ON SEX BEFORE ASSIGNMENT. THE MEAN SCORES ON EACH OF THE WEEKLY TESTS WERE COMPARED BY AN ANALYSIS OF…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Experimental Programs, Grade 5, Programed Instruction
Costa, Joseph J., Comp. – 1980
This directory of library instruction programs in 102 libraries adds information on in-house developed library instruction materials to the basic information on programs, program content, and instructional personnel listed in the previous edition. Survey information gathered for the directory provides statistical data on the form of library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Library Instruction
Hampe, Barry – Training, 1976
An explanation of the way learning materials are developed at the American College is offered as a model for trainers developing their own materials. Personnel functions, the development of the construct lesson plan, and a videotape project are discussed. Suggestions for the individual trainer are offered. (EC)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Educational Needs, Instructional Materials, Material Development
GROPPER, GEORGE L. – 1965
THE INTEGRATION OF WORDS AND PICTURES IN THE TWO STUDIES REPORTED IN THIS VOLUME WAS ACCOMPLISHED UNCONVENTIONALLY. IN ONE STUDY, AN ENTIRE TOPIC, ARCHIMEDES' LAW, WAS COVERED IN A SELF-CONTAINED, ENTIRELY PICTORIAL LESSON AND ALSO IN A SELF-CONTAINED, ENTIRELY VERBAL LESSON. STUDENTS ACQUIRED ALL THE CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES MAKING UP ARCHIMEDES'…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Concept Teaching, Educational Television, Experimental Programs
MOORE, J. WILLIAM; SMITH, WENDELL T. – 1965
SAMPLES OF THE EXPERIMENTAL MATERIALS USED IN THE BASIC STUDY, ED 003 628, WERE PRESENTED IN APPENDIXES FOR EACH OF THE FOUR EXPERIMENTS. AN EXISTING PROGRAM IN ELEMENTARY SET THEORY WAS MODIFIED IN EXPERIMENT ONE TO REDUCE THE UNITS OF INFORMATION PRESENTED IN EACH FRAME AND, IN A SECOND CASE, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF UNITS PER FRAME. SAMPLE…
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Teaching, Health Education, Program Evaluation
Download full textGEMMELL, JAMES; PAGE, WILLIAM – 1965
A STUDY REPORTED WHAT HAPPENED WHEN PROGRAMED MATERIALS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO ABLE STUDENTS ATTENDING SMALL HIGH SCHOOLS. FOUR HUNDRED STUDENTS FROM 20 HIGH SCHOOLS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PHASE OF THE PROJECT. A COLLEGE-LEVEL PROGRAMED COURSE IN FIRST SEMESTER INTRODUCTORY DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS AND A COURSE IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR WERE GIVEN TO THE…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Evaluation, High Schools, Performance
Lillard, Diana L. – 1985
The purposes of this study were to determine if relationships existed between teachers' knowledge about, attitude toward, and willingness to use microcomputers for instruction; and to determine if differences existed in teachers' willingness to use microcomputers based on teaching experience and grade level and subjects taught. Results of the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Teacher Attitudes
MOORE, J. WILLIAM; SMITH, WENDELL I. – 1962
A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED ON THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF SUPERIOR STUDENTS USING PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION AND SEMINARS TO STUDY MODERN MATHEMATICS. TWO EXPERIMENTS WERE CONDUCTED TO TEST THE HYPOTHESES THAT (1) SUPERIOR STUDENTS USING PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION WILL ACHIEVE HIGHER SCORES THAN THOSE USING CONVENTIONAL MATERIALS, (2) STUDENTS USING PROGRAMED…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Mathematics Instruction, Programed Instruction, Programed Instructional Materials
Fulp, Sherri L.; Warren, Camille L.; Banilower, Eric R. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2009
This report summarizes the activities and findings of the external evaluation of the "Science: It's Elementary" (SIE) program during the period from July 2008 through June 2009. The SIE program is managed by ASSET Inc. and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. SIE is an initiative aimed at improving elementary science…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Cohort Analysis, Teacher Leadership
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. Div. of Adult Basic and Literacy Education Programs. – 1990
Ten English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs have been selected as examples of effective ESL programs across the state of Pennsylvania. For each program identified, the following information is provided: a general description of the program; information about the program's instructional methods and materials; and highlights of special features…
Descriptors: Adult Education, English (Second Language), Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Materials
DETERLINE, WILLIAM A.; KLAUS, DAVID J. – 1961
THE AUTOINSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN THIS TEXT WERE PREPARED FOR USE IN AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY, OFFERING SELF-TUTORING MATERIAL FOR LEARNING ATOMIC PHYSICS. THE TOPICS COVERED ARE (1) ISOTOPES AND MASS NUMBERS, (2) MEASURING ATOMIC MASS, (3) DISCOVERY OF THE NUCLEUS, (4) STRUCTURE OF THE NUCLEUS, (5) DISCOVERY OF THE NEUTRON, (6) NUCLEAR REACTIONS,…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Experimental Programs, Learning Processes, Nuclear Physics
DETERLINE, WILLIAM A.; KLAUS, DAVID J. – 1961
THE AUTOINSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN THIS TEXT WERE PREPARED FOR USE IN AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY, OFFERING SELF-TUTORING MATERIAL FOR LEARNING ATOMIC PHYSICS. THE TOPICS COVERED ARE (1) RADIATION USES AND NUCLEAR FISSION, (2) NUCLEAR REACTORS, (3) ENERGY FROM NUCLEAR REACTORS, (4) NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS AND FUSION, (5) A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW, AND (6) A…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Experimental Programs, Learning Processes, Nuclear Physics
LIPSON, JOSEPH I. – 1966
THE LEARNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH IS WORKING ON AN EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT TO EXAMINE METHODS OF INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION IN SCIENCE AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEVEL. AT THIS TIME, THE EXPERIMENT IS FOCUSED UPON NON-READERS IN GRADES K-3. EACH STUDENT RECEIVES A TAPE CARTRIDGE AND A PLASTIC BOX CONTAINING…
Descriptors: Individual Instruction, Primary Education, Programed Instructional Materials, Science Curriculum
BENJAMIN, FLORENCE O. – 1961
AS A GUIDE FOR TEACHERS OF GIFTED STUDENTS, THIS MANUAL COVERS THE BASIC CONTENT AREAS PROVIDED FOR ALL PUPILS ON THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL, BUT THE MATERIALS AND EXPERIENCES DISCUSSED ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE BOTH BREADTH AND DEPTH. THE NATURE OF THE SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM FOR THE GIFTED IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL INVOLVES A MINIMUM USE OF THE BASAL…
Descriptors: Gifted, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Self Evaluation
