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HAYES, ROBERT B.; NEMETH, JOSEPH S. – 1965
A COMPARISON WAS MADE OF FOUR DIFFERENT METHODS OF TEACHING BEGINNING READING. THE PROGRAMS STUDIED WERE (1) AN ECLECTIC, "WHOLE WORD" READING PROGRAM PRESENTED IN SCOTT, FORESMAN PUBLICATIONS, (2) A "PHONIC" READING PROGRAM PUBLISHED BY J.B. LIPPINCOTT, (3) A COMBINATION ECLECTIC, "WHOLE WORD - PHONIC" READING…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Evaluation, Grade 1
Rookey, T. Jerome – 1972
An attempt was made to determine what factors relate to achievement in language arts, mathematics, and certain attitudes in an individualized programmed instruction school. A total of 87 fifth grade pupils were tested both in the Fall and Spring using the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania Questionnaire and the Stanford Achievement Test.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Behavior, Attitudes, Cognitive Development
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 2002
The Pennsylvania state academic standards describe what students should know and should be able to achieve at the end of grades 3, 5, 8 and 12 in the visual and performing arts, and the understanding about humanities context within the arts. The arts include dance, music, theater, and visual arts. The arts and humanities are interconnected through…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Cultural Context, Dance, Elementary Secondary Education
Philadelphia Public Schools, PA. – 1965
This report describes a compensatory education program in six elementary schools and one junior high school in a racially mixed area of Philadelphia. Current and additional personnel were used, and existing class size and physical plant were maintained. The program provided a community coordinator in each school to work with parents, a bilingual…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Ancillary Services, Arithmetic, Attitude Change
Beyer, Francine S. – 1992
This document presents the second year evaluation of the CAI/Cooperative Learning Project. The purpose of this project is to develop a national model for integrating computer-assisted instruction (CAI) through an integrated learning system. The project is a collaborative effort by two Pennsylvania school districts, Hatboro-Horsham and Pittston…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
Beyer, Francine S. – 1993
This document presents the third year evaluation of the CAI/Cooperative Learning Project. The purpose of this project is to develop a national model for integrating computer-assisted instruction (CAI) through an integrated learning system. The project is a collaborative effort by two Pennsylvania school districts, Hatboro-Horsham and Pittston…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
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Lohrmann, Sharon; Talerico, Janet – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2004
Universal interventions are designed to systematically teach and reinforce consistent behavioral expectations. The purpose of this study was to provide an example of a group contingency classwide intervention called "Anchor the Boat" that operationally defined behavioral expectations, taught those expectations using teacher-directed…
Descriptors: Intervention, Role Playing, Grade 5, Interpersonal Competence
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16, Lewisburg, PA. – 1976
Exercises and activities for incorporating career education into the secondary school curriculum (10-12) are contained in this teacher's manual. Activities are developed for language arts (112), mathematics (32), science (21), social studies (49), related arts/fine arts (61), and guidance (41). An index of titles is included for each subject area.…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Guidance, Career Planning, Course Content
Nicely, Robert F., Jr., Ed.; Sigmund, Thomas F., Ed. – 1987
One of the strengths of the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics (PCTM) is that it gives mathematicians and mathematics educators the opportunity to exchange and contribute to each other's professional growth. The topic for each yearbook is chosen to coincide with the annual PCTM meeting. This 1987 yearbook contains 14 articles which…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Business Education, Calculus, College Mathematics
Bowman, Judith; And Others – 1976
Exercises and activities for incorporating career education into the elementary school curriculum (K-6) are contained in this teacher's manual. Activities are developed for the primary, primary/intermediate, and intermediate levels for language arts (83 activities), mathematics (53), science (32), social studies (91), related arts/fine arts (68),…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Education, Career Guidance, Course Content
Bowman, Judith; And Others – 1976
Exercises and activities for incorporating career education into the junior high school curriculum (7-9) are contained in this teacher's manual. Activities are developed for language arts (78), mathematics (28) science (22), social studies (42), related arts/fine arts (56), and guidance (19). Teaching activities are written in a format which…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Career Guidance, Course Content
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. Bureau of Planning and Evaluation. – 1978
This annual report presents information on projects funded with monies from the Elementary Secondary Education Act, Title IV-C, that may help project directors, evaluators, and potential IV-C proposal writers in the management, evaluation, and writing of IV-C programs. Evaluation of each IV-C project was completed by the appointed evaluators…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Annual Reports, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Education
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, Lancaster, PA. – 1983
This teacher's guide is designed for use in helping adult basic education (ABE) students to develop beginning language skills. Addressed in the individual units of the guide are the following topics: occupational knowledge, consumer economics, health and safety, government and law, and community resources. Each unit contains some or all of the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Behavioral Objectives
Garrahy, Dennis J. – 1982
One of a series of social studies units designed to develop the reading and writing skills of low achievers, this student activity book focuses on the theme of energy. The unit can be used for high school classes, individual study in alternative and continuing high schools, and adult education classes. Separate sections cover early sources of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Anthologies, Content Area Reading, Continuing Education
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Hobbs, Renee – Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education, 2005
Media literacy education is being explored by scholars in many different fields (including education, literature, media studies, psychology, and public health), but there is less evidence of implementations occurring in K-12 settings. With more than 1.3 million teachers in U.S. public schools, it is impossible to estimate the extent to which the…
Descriptors: Health Education, Media Literacy, Teaching Methods, Educational Research
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