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Martin, Robert – Vocational Education Journal, 1987
The author describes how he teaches in an individualized instruction classroom using the approach outlined in the book "The One Minute Manager." His approach is (1) prepare a one-minute goal for each task, (2) give one-minute praise to students, and (3) give immediate one-minute reprimands. (CH)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Teaching Methods, Time Management
Peer reviewedHarvey, Rhonda L.; Jahns, Irwin R. – Educational Gerontology, 1988
Asserts that older adults can profit from teaching techniques that address their unique abilities and needs, and that the learning performance of older adults can be improved by helping them to organize better the material to be learned. Presents practical suggestions on how advance organizers can be used to facilitate learning among older adults.…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Advance Organizers, Learning Strategies, Lifelong Learning
Peer reviewedJournal of Education for Business, 1986
Research on the usefulness of metaphors as an aid to teaching statistics shows that students taught with metaphors learned more, defined terms more accurately, made more successful inferences, and made fewer errors. (CH)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Advance Organizers, Business Education, Comprehension
