Environmental literacy is indicated as one element of learning that is able to solve environmental problems. However, the extent to which the environmental literacy component is embedded in various levels of education has not been revealed much. This study aims to determine the environmental literacy of students in several countries, starting from…

The history, facilities, management, research and development programs, curriculum, and future of the University of Texas Computer Assisted Instruction Laboratory are presented in this memo. Particular attention is paid to the research and development program which since 1967 has developed a wide variety of instructional applications. (MC)

Describes a study in which engineering students who were shown accompanying slides during lecture scored significantly higher on a subsequent quiz than a control section. (MLH)

This investigation compared time-compressed lectures with lectures taped at a normal word rate and examined the direct application of compressed lectures to the educational process. Participants in this study, 87 college students enrolled in Botany 100, were randomly assigned to four groups--one control group and three treatment groups. The…

Investigates the possibility of using audio-tapes for self-study courses in technical colleges. This article presents: (1) description of the electrochemistry course taught; (2) results of the assessment of student reaction to the course; and (3) conclusions. (HM)

Compares student achievement in an upper-division college introductory course taught by the video-autotutorial method with that in two comparable courses taught by the lecture-discussion method. Pre-post tests of 623 students reveal that video-autotutorial students outperform lecture/discussion participants at all ability levels and that in…

Cites research indicating that METV has broad reach but limited impact on a medical audience in terms of altering the actual practice of physicians. (MH)

Presents a brief description of a study done to assess the impact of the use of calculators during examination, showing that the use of the instruments did play a major role in chemistry grade determination. (EB)

This study compares multiple person jury verdicts based on video tapes with individual decisions based on written trial accounts. An actual civil court case was used to make both the simulated video and written versions as authentic as the original trial. Adultvolunteers from the general public and college students provided the jurors. Results…

The history of research concerned with the use of television for instruction has been replete with statistically non-significant and inconsistent results. Studies for almost two decades have focused on the comparative effectiveness of television with other mediums of teaching. The research focus of the Children's Television Workshop provided a…

The purpose of this research was twofold: (1) to explore the effectiveness of the mass media as a drug education tool, and (2) to find ways to make televised education more effective in stimulating meaningful learning and attitude change. This study hypothesized that television instruction experienced in the context of a structured small group,…

Describes distance education programs in Finland. Topics discussed include adult education and the development of vocational education; correspondence courses; the use of communications technology; distance education at universities; cooperative organization; the use of media; research activity; and international cooperation. (LRW)

A study of graduate students examined how learners process videotaped materials on familiar and unfamiliar topics. Analysis of interviews suggested that all participants interpreted the content of the videotape relative to topics with which they were familiar. In their responses, those familiar with topics offered more inferences, while those…

This study compares the effects of two procedures for teaching communication skills to graduate students enrolled in a masters-level counseling and guidance program. Skill training was based on Carkhuff's model and used refinements made by Gazda. Three treatment settings were established: 12 hours of skills training using videotape equipment, 12…