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Johnston, Jerome; And Others – 1984
This paper reviews research conducted at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan for the Agency for Instructional Technology as part of "Solutions Unlimited," eight instructional units that integrate computer software, videocassettes, and related print materials. The units are designed to improve the problem-solving skills…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Case Studies, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Katz, F. M., Ed.; Fulop, T., Ed. – 1978
Innovations in the training of community health personnel that emphasize the importance of the development of health personnel able and willing to serve the community by providing health care, promoting health, preventing disease, and caring for those in need are examined. The need for effective and efficient training programs relevant to present…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Case Studies, Community Health Services, Community Services
Lake, Dale G., Ed. – 1968
Investigators from seven universities and the National Training Laboratories cooperated in a research project to help 15 school systems improve their effectiveness. Utilizing questionnaire response data from approximately 5,000 adults and 6,000 fifth and 11th grade students, the project analyzed problems of planned change in schools, evaluated the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Agents, Educational Change, Educational Innovation
Gerlach, Ronald A.; Lamprecht, Lynne W. – 1975
The practitioner-oriented book provides objectives and goals, learning activities, resources, teaching techniques, and other sources helpful for K-12 teachers developing, planning, and implementing law education programs in the social studies classroom. The first chapter examines the role of the law and society, goals for instruction, and law for…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Case Studies, Community Resources, Curriculum Development
Bullough, Vern L. – 1969
To test the hypothesis that the rise of intellectual eminence in 18th century Scotland is related to educational reforms which occurred during that era, a sample of 375 eminent Scotsmen was selected and relevant biographical information was collected. In addition, the parishes in which the eminent men were either born or educated were…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Economic Development, Educational Background
Massey, Donald; Chamberlin, Charles – 1973
The development and implementation of an inservice program to assist teachers in translating general provincial social studies guides, "Experiences in Decision Making," into specific units of instruction are described. The rationale for using a series of video tapes on unit planning and a matched series of print materials was to make…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Diffusion
Baecher, Charlotte; And Others – 1973
Innovative ways to bring consumer information and education to diverse audiences in inner-city, rural, and suburban communities are described in this publication, one of six developed by the Educational Services Division of Consumers Union for the Consumer Education Materials Project (CEMP). The case studies in this volume describe actual consumer…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Community Education, Consumer Education
Ammerman, Harry L., Ed.; And Others – 1972
This volume contains 20 case study profiles of educational RDD&E projects and, as such, constitutes the data base for the Oregon Studies. This part (Part 3) OF Volume IV contains profiles of five diffusion projects along with information that describes the development of the profiles, explains how to read the profiles, and includes a glossary of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Involvement, Diffusion, Disadvantaged Youth
Kourilsky, Marilyn – 1976
The Kinder-Economy, a teacher-guided program which introduces basic economic concepts to primary children through an action/simulation/participation program, is discussed. The experimental program is based on the belief that young children can identify and comprehend economic concepts and apply them to real situations in their own milieu.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
Cohen, Libby G.; Spenciner, Loraine J. – 1998
This book is designed to provide future and experienced educators and other professionals with a fundamental understanding of traditional and contemporary perspectives on the assessment of children and youth, aged 3 through 21. It features broad coverage of traditional and contemporary assessment approaches. Individual tests are discussed at…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Child Development, Children
Raber, Suzanne; Roach, Virginia; Fraser, Katherine, Ed. – 1998
This report discusses findings from case studies in California, Missouri, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania that examined ways in which state-level general and special education reforms interact, impact local districts, and affect the educational programs for students with disabilities. Chapter 1 reviews two major state-level priorities for education…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Case Studies, Disabilities, Economic Factors
Ehrmann, Stephen C.; Milam, John H., Jr. – Online Submission, 2003
This volume describes for educators how to create simple models of the full costs of educational innovations, including the costs for time devoted to the activity, space needed for the activity, etc. Examples come from educational uses of technology in higher education in the United States and China. Real case studies illustrate the method in use:…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Costs, Educational Innovation, Technological Advancement
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Peterson, Penelope L. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1990
This case study examines the perspectives and practice of elementary mathematics teaching of a second grade teacher (Cathy Swift) in a large, socioeconomically disadvantaged California community as she attempts to implement California's Mathematics Curriculum Framework. This teacher's beliefs/knowledge and policy influences often conflicted. (TJH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Economically Disadvantaged
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Cohen, David K. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1990
This case study assesses the adoption of the California Mathematics Curriculum Framework by a second grade teacher. Although the teacher perceives herself as successfully implementing the curriculum, observation indicates that the innovations have been filtered through a very traditional approach. The result is a remarkable melange of novel and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Conventional Instruction, Curriculum Development
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McHenry, Dean E. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1993
An overview of the evolution of the innovative University of California, Santa Cruz, looks at its origins, campus organization, curriculum and instructional philosophy, campus design, leadership and faculty, student population, campus life, and curriculum design. Strategies for and obstacles to effective change are highlighted. (MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Cluster Colleges, College Curriculum
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