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Peer reviewedHendrix, Thomas E.; Suttner, Lee J. – Journal of Geological Education, 1978
A study of the costs and effectiveness of summer field courses in geology is presented. (M DR)
Descriptors: College Science, Cost Effectiveness, Earth Science, Field Experience Programs
Peer reviewedHaigh, Martin; Gold, John R. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1993
Asserts that traditional field study, widely regarded as an essential part of geographical higher education, is under attack because of high costs and poor administration. Describes a case study of an undergraduate program that combines training in field study with research and presentation skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies
Download full textACTION, Washington, DC. – 1975
Situations and conditions in which Peace Corps volunteers who are ABG's (A.B. generalists, or individuals with a bachelor of arts in English, liberal arts, or social science) are effective in agriculture and the factors which contribute to the ABG's effectiveness were analyzed and assessed in the study. Methodology included an analysis of training…
Descriptors: Agriculture, College Graduates, Cost Effectiveness, Field Studies
Morris, Vera; And Others – 1977
Two papers comprising Block II of a course in economics and education policy are presented along with a conclusion to Block I and II of the series published by the Open University. The first paper, "Education as a Social Investment," by Vera Morris, focuses on such areas as the identification of costs and benefits, the return on the social…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Economics Education, Educational Economics, Educational Policy
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1978
Descriptions are provided of the 175 projects supported by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education in 1978-79. The projects address the broad range of educational needs represented in the proposals submitted to the Fund's Comprehensive Program. About half the projects are newly funded, and half are renewals. Project descriptions…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Directories
