Analyzes 18 articles selected as representative explanations of the whole-language position. Finds three themes that frame the thought and activities of the movement: general definitions, learning and teaching, and reading and reading instruction. Analyzes the articles using deconstruction to find their implicit assumptions, revealing underlying…

Evaluated 18 child therapy outcome studies containing 26 treatment/control comparisons on at least 1 language measure. Results indicated that child therapy had significant positive impact of children's language proficiencies; individual was superior to group treatment. Trends emerged suggesting relationships between magnitude of language change…

This meta-analysis of 40 independent studies was undertaken to clarify existing knowledge of computer use in instruction and to provide information concerning implementation factors helpful to school administrators. Variables analyzed included characteristics of students, teachers, physical settings, and instructional formats. Teacher computer…

This meta-analysis reviewed 58 effect sizes from 40 reports on the instructional effects of feedback in tests or similar situations. Mediated instructional feedback for retrieval and application of specific knowledge appeared to stimulate correction of erroneous responses when its reception was encouraged. (SLD)

Reviews research to determine whether the use of computers in classrooms is effective. Highlights include differences in research methodology; meta-analyses; critical reviews; differences between computer-assisted (CAI), computer-managed (CMI), and computer-enhanced instruction (CEI); and the role of research. Contains 86 references. (LRW)

A meta-analysis of studies from correctional departments in New York, Texas, Maryland, Ohio, and North Carolina as well as Bureau of Justice Statistics data showed lower recidivism rates for participants in the following: General Educational Development preparation, high school completion programs, academic and vocational education, and…

A review of the literature identified 43 studies that provided instruction in money skills for individuals with mental retardation. Most studies taught money skills in the context of making purchases or classroom instruction on money computation. Guidelines are offered for research and practice. (DB)

Health care professionals were surveyed concerning their use of health education methods and the ease of implementing the stages of the process of lifestyle counseling. Results are discussed for three different provider groups and for specific aspects of the health education process. Recommendations to address problems are included. (Author/EMK)

Meta-analysis was used to review 56 programs designed to promote family wellness and prevent child maltreatment to determine program effectiveness and identify positive factors. Intensive family preservation programs with high levels of participant involvement, an empowerment/strengths-based approach, and a component of social support had higher…

This study used meta-analytic procedures to examine experimental research literature about the effectiveness of telecourses in distance education for adult and higher education. Discusses the use of weighted effect size analysis procedures; experiments that used video and either one-way or two-way audio; and instructional features that impacted…

Studies of variables predicting familial breast cancer (N=59) were analyzed to develop screening recommendations for women with nonhereditary familial breast cancer present. The pooled relative risk (RR) and cumulative probability were used to estimate risk. Data and conclusions are presented. Recommendations for screening and counseling are…

A review of 48 studies on the use of sight-word methodology to teach functional reading to individuals with moderate and severe disabilities found that sight-word instruction has been highly effective with this population. New strategies have included feedback procedures and applying constant time delay. A persistent limitation of the research is…

A methodological analysis of 22 comparative and descriptive studies of locus of control among students with learning disabilities identified serious deficiencies regarding participant selection and description and concerns regarding the use and nature of locus-of-control measures. The analysis concluded that available data do not support the…

Presents results of a meta-analysis conducted on the literature concerning the effects of feedback on learning from computer-based instruction. Effect size, analysis of variance, multiple regression, and posttest data are described, and the critical role of feedback in computerized instruction is discussed. Contains 50 references. (Author/LRW)

Discussion of the implementation of computer technology in schools focuses on the need to design computer technologies based on sound learning theories. Considers the results of meta-analyses on computer-based instruction; socio-cultural learning theory; computer-supported collaborative learning; constructivist theories; project-based learning;…