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Durmus, Soner – Online Submission, 2001
More sophisticated graphing calculators available for college students can be incorporated into college algebra classes to result a higher student achievement. For this purpose, in this study 117 college students were randomly assigned into either experimental groups where students were allowed to the use of graphing calculators or control groups…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, College Students, Graphing Calculators, Control Groups
Edson, Newell W. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1922
Few school principals or teachers of extended experience fail to realize the need among their pupils for some sort of instruction and guidance in matters pertaining to sex. Undoubtedly this realization has led to the many spontaneous attempts to introduce sex instruction into high schools. Experiments have sprung up all over the country, a few…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Teaching Methods, Principals, Guidance
Brown, George; Daines, John – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1983
Outlines the development and evaluation of 2-day courses to improve lecturing methods in English universities, based upon surveys of lecturers' and students' views of university teaching methods. Results of the surveys are reported, as are ways in which techniques of structuring and presenting lectures are being improved. (EAO)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Shawen, Neil M. – Lifelong Learning: The Adult Years, 1979
Describes the American lyceum movement in the nineteenth century, which embodied many principles now included in adult learning theory. The lyceum was a sort of adult learning center, mostly at the village level, which used the lecture-teaching-learning approach with community study circles to share experience and knowledge. (MF)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs, Community Role
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Ruhl, Kathy L. – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 1996
A study compared the effect of two different lecture pause procedures (pauses used for reflection and notetaking; pauses used for discussion) on the recall and note completeness of 27 college students with learning disabilities. Results show independent reflection meant fewer ideas partially recorded in notes, but otherwise no significant…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Disabilities
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Wells, Karin L.; Marsh, Lawrence C. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1997
Looks at ways in which computer-assisted instruction transforms three traditional aspects of college teaching: lectures are replaced with multimedia presentations; homework becomes electronic, with instant grading and detailed explanations; and traditional office hours are replaced with electronic mail, list-serv, and live screen interaction…
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Comparative Analysis
Barker, Philip – Educational Technology Review, 1997
Outlines the nature of electronic performance support and ways it can be used to enhance conventional lecturing. Describes the generic processes and related tools involved in creating and using electronic lectures. Concludes with a short case study of a prototype system recently created to investigate staff and student attitudes toward this…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Conventional Instruction, Educational Technology
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Arnold, Faye W. – Thought & Action, 1996
One teacher's method of obtaining useful feedback from students in large lecture classes involves creation of a small committee of students, mirroring the class' diversity, that receives input from students on all course aspects, meets with the teacher to discuss and make recommendations, provides feedback on progression of the course, and reacts…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, College Students
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Kramer, Steven L. – NASSP Bulletin, 1997
Although research has confirmed block scheduling's nonacademic benefits, effects on academic achievement are mixed. Teachers do not always replace lecturing with more effective participatory teaching methods. To work best under an intensive or alternating block schedule, schools should adapt the math curriculum to reduce course redundancy and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Algebra, Block Scheduling, Class Size
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Bork, Alfred – T.H.E. Journal, 1997
Discusses problems in education, and examines problems of computer usage. Explores how computers could lead to improvements in education with individualized learning, interactive software, computer-based courses, language-based interfaces, and distance learning. (PEN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Conventional Instruction
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Barker, Philip G. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1990
Describes a course taught at the University of Zagreb (Yugoslavia) on electronic learning methods based upon computer-assisted learning techniques. The course content is outlined, including lectures, workshops, videotapes, demonstration software, and courseware authoring; a multimedia teaching laboratory is described; and an evaluation of course…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Courseware
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Waddick, John – Educational and Training Technology International, 1994
Compares the effect of a chemistry computer simulation, written by the author, with the effect of an instructor demonstration. The study indicates that in this particular situation the operation of a spectrophotometer can be effectively taught by computer simulation method. The program is written using HyperTalk, the HyperCard programming…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Reinsmith, William A. – College Teaching, 1994
This article discusses various definitions of teaching, arguing that teaching takes many forms and is conducted at numerous levels. It outlines a continuum of nine forms, with the teacher as disseminator/transmitter, lecturer/dramatist, inducer/persuader, inquirer/catalyst, dialogist, facilitator/guide, witness/abiding presence, learner, or…
Descriptors: Classification, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Definitions
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Bennett, Simon J.; And Others – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 1995
A procedure that allows college faculty to obtain rapid student assessment of lecturing performance is described. A computer program facilitates application of the resulting data for self-evaluation, job applications, promotions, and group discussion. The questionnaire's simplicity and ease of processing have been well received by faculty and…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Software, Faculty Evaluation, Faculty Promotion
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Shrock, Alice Almond; Shrock, Randall – Journal of American History, 1994
Discusses the goals and purposes of history instruction as reported in a survey of historians. Presents and discusses four goals for history instruction in a private college's history department. Asserts that the use of collaborative groups and discussion is preferable to the lecture method. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Objectives
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