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Mendoza, Yolanda – 1996
A practicum program was developed and implemented to increase parental involvement, teach parents how to help their children, reverse parents' and students' negative attitudes toward mathematics, and enhance mathematics performance of at-risk seventh-grade students. The objectives of the program were to increase parental involvement by 40 percent,…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Educational Improvement, Educational Strategies, Grade 7
Cipriano, Jeri S. – 1996
This book, designed for students in grades 4 to 6, provides advice to help them do homework independently and successfully. Part 1, "Developing Good Habits," presents exercises and tips on organization and time management, including a self-inventory of homework habits, assistance in goal setting, and designing a personal schedule. Part 2, "Getting…
Descriptors: Childrens Writing, Home Study, Homework, Intermediate Grades
Oxman, Wendy G.; Michelli, Nicholas M. – 1984
Project THISTLE (Thinking Skills in Teaching and Learning) is designed to improve the basic skills of college bound urban students by working with their teachers in an integrated process of curriculum and staff development. The project's emphasis is on preparation of classroom teachers to strengthen creative, logical, and critical thinking…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College School Cooperation, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
Mahler, Sophia; And Others – 1983
A study examined both cognitive and activity rhythms of lessons in a variety of disciplines and teaching styles in the medical school curriculum among 20 faculty members at Ben Gurion University, Israel. Studied were changes which occurred in the rhythms following a teacher training program, and interrelationship among rhythms and size of learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Foreign Countries, Group Discussion, Higher Education
McPartland, James M.; Slavin, Robert E. – 1990
The analysis of proposed or implemented programs for increasing the achievement of at-risk students in all grades is the purpose of this report. Its focus is on identifying effective organizational responses, programs, and practices that improve the achievement of all at-risk children. Schools currently respond to poor academic performance with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts
Winchell, Anne – 1988
Kingsborough Community College's (KCC) New Start Program is designed to assist students facing dismissal at four-year institutions. After referral by the senior college, students who choose to enroll in New Start are admitted to KCC in good academic standing, are permitted to apply up to 30 previously earned credits toward an associate degree, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, College Transfer Students, Colleges
Crawford, George; Miskel, Cecil – 1977
The third-party evaluation presents assessment of the first cycle of operation of the Experience Based Career Education (EBCE) at Wichita East High School. Twenty-two process objectives and twelve outcome objectives were evaluated with either a nominal (yes/no) assessment of status, or a descriptive (statistical/narrative) assessment of status, as…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Development, Career Education, Career Exploration
Gage, N. L.; And Others – 1978
Correlational findings from four major teacher effectiveness studies were incorporated into a teacher training program whose preliminary results are presented in this set of five papers. N.L. Gage begins by briefly introducing this program's background and rationale. The second paper, Experimental Effects of In-Service Teacher Training Derived…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Analysis
Pipho, Chris – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
Reviews precedents, at the state level, to the movement for education reform. Reports, by year and state, on first reactions to reform. Outlines topics touched by state reform efforts, summarizes unifying themes, and predicts the future of reform. Includes a table of states requiring testing for initial certification of teachers. (IW)
Descriptors: Centralization, Educational Change, Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
Hosley, Cheryl A. – Wilder Research, 2004
Cargill Scholars is a comprehensive, five-year program that aims to improve students' scholastic performance by raising academic expectations, preventing high-risk behavior, and improving life skills. The program serves 50 socio-economically-disadvantaged children who attend school in Minneapolis or its northern and western suburbs. The program…
Descriptors: Student Improvement, Academic Achievement, Disadvantaged Youth, Program Evaluation
Carver, Erin L.; Price, Kathleen L.; Wilken, Diane M. – 2000
This action research project implemented and evaluated a program for improving student transfer of knowledge to real life experiences. The targeted population consisted of second, sixth, and tenth grade students in a Midwestern community located outside of a major city. Evidence suggested a need for this program as documented by teacher generated…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cooperative Learning, Educational Experience, Elementary School Students
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Gibbs, Graham; And Others – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1996
Considers the fact that despite increased class size and limited instructional resources the overall performance of students in geography in the United Kingdom has improved. This is attributed to changes in teaching, learning, and assessment methods. Small, workshop-based discussion seminars and active learning have replaced traditional lecture…
Descriptors: Class Size, Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Environment
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Armstrong, Susan; Armstrong, Scott – Music Educators Journal, 1996
Identifies charisma and inspirational leadership as the most important characteristics of transformational leaders. Discusses how middle and secondary school music conductors can use the transformational leadership model. Summarizes key components of this model including positive modeling, sharing vision, and empowering others. Provides relevant…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Strategies, Instructional Leadership, Leadership
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Chatman, Arleen – Social Studies Review, 1996
Shows how the library/media resource center can become the centerpiece for active social studies learning in the middle grades. Briefly outlines a program beginning with an introduction to the library, followed by some rudimentary bibliographic instruction, culminating in group and individual projects. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Grade 5
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Conlan, Kathleen – British Educational Research Journal, 1995
Reports on an action research study to determine the possibilities of extending language development opportunities for 26 male 4 to 5-year-old students. Describes teaching methods used, including story telling, questioning, and drama. Explores issues that emerged during the study and evaluates teacher behavior. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Language, Drama, Early Childhood Education
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