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| Clearing House | 5 |
Author
| Chapey, Geraldine | 1 |
| Erb, Thomas O. | 1 |
| Faust, Frank L. | 1 |
| Gable, Robert A. | 1 |
| Hendrickson, Jo M. | 1 |
| Tonelson, Stephen W. | 1 |
| Tyo, John | 1 |
| Van Acker, Richard | 1 |
Publication Type
| Information Analyses | 5 |
| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Location
| Japan | 1 |
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| Individuals with Disabilities… | 1 |
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What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedTyo, John – Clearing House, 1979
The author presents an overview of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) movement, including the impetus for it and its advantages and disadvantages. (SJL)
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Educational Innovation, Educational Legislation, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedGable, Robert A.; Hendrickson, Jo M.; Tonelson, Stephen W.; Van Acker, Richard – Clearing House, 2000
Examines some obstacles to full implementation of provisions of the 1997 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Explores ways middle schools might overcome these obstacles, primarily by viewing behavior problems as errors in learning that can be ameliorated through quality instruction. Discusses ways in which schools must…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Discipline
Peer reviewedChapey, Geraldine – Clearing House, 1983
Argues that American education could benefit from a look at the Japanese participative management system. (FL)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation, Educational Quality
Peer reviewedFaust, Frank L. – Clearing House, 1981
Reviews investigations conducted to determine students' attitudes toward (1) graded v nongraded schools; (2) open v self-contained classrooms; (3) program organization and arrangement; and (4) the structure and design of curriculum and instruction. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Conventional Instruction, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation
Peer reviewedErb, Thomas O. – Clearing House, 2000
Outlines a model for examining research on middle grades reform. Suggests that high levels of implementation of the recommendations set forth in "Turning Points: Preparing Youth for the 21st Century" will improve teacher work life and job satisfaction as well as school climate and student support. (SR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Environment
