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CARPENTER, C.R.; GREENHILL, L.P. – 1955
THIS PROJECT COMPARED THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UNMODIFIED UNIVERSITY COURSES TAUGHT VIA CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION WITH THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SAME COURSES CONVENTIONALLY TAUGHT FOR ONE SEMESTER. THE ACCEPTIBILITY OF TELEVISED INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATORS WAS MEASURED, AS WAS THE FEASIBILITY OF USING MODERATE COST TELEVISION…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, Classroom Research, Closed Circuit Television
Rath, Gustave J.; And Others – 1980
This final report focuses on the methodology and results of a feasibility study for the development of a statewide career information delivery system (CIDS) in Illinois. The study was conducted in four phases. Target Group Needs Analysis activities included more than a hundred interviews with representatives from prospective user groups, three…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Career Planning, Careers
Feld, Marcia Marker; And Others – 1979
The policy implications of proposed K-8 grade level reorganization in Providence, Rhode Island are explored in this report. Included are the following: (1) a survey of the current status of elementary and middle school organization, facilities, composition, and curriculum in Providence; (2) an assessment of achievement and social-psychological…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Change, Educational Facilities
Blaiwes, Arthur S.; Weller, Dennis R. – 1978
A synopsis is provided of a 6-year research and development effort to investigate the feasibility and desirability of using computer assistance to improve leadership and management practices at RTCs (Recruit Training Commands). Information has been derived on the suitability of two computer systems and various approaches for employing these…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Behavioral Science Research, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Instruction
HIGHUM, CLAYTON – 1967
DEFINING CENTRALIZED PROCESSING AS ORDERING, CATALOGING, CLASSIFICATION, AND MECHANICAL PREPARATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS, THIS STUDY WAS CONDUCTED (1) TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CENTRALIZED PROCESSING FOR ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND (2) TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PLANNING STATE CENTRALIZED ACTIVITY. GENERAL SURVEY…
Descriptors: Centralization, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Data Processing
GLASGOW, ROBERT B.; HAMREUS, DALE G. – 1968
A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ADAPTING FOR USE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF AMERICA THE MUSIC TEACHING TECHNIQUES DEVELOPED BY THE GERMAN COMPOSER AND TEACHER, CARL ORFF. THE POPULATION OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS EMPLOYED IN THE STUDY. FIFTEEN STUDENTS FROM EACH CLASSROOM (TOTALING 180 STUDENTS) WERE RANDOMLY SELECTED FOR…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary School Students, Feasibility Studies, Heterogeneous Grouping
Congreve, Willard J. – 1968
This feasibility study sought (a) to determine how the University of Chicago, The Woodlawn Organization, and the Chicago Public Schools could collaborate to improve inner-city public education, and (b) to develop an operational plan for such collaboration. Necessary collaborative dialogue was developed and maintained through the creation and…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Community Organizations, Community Problems, Community Study
Urban Inst., Washington, DC. – 1978
The feasibility of large-scale, countercyclical public job-creation was assessed. Focus was on how many job-creating activities could be undertaken as well as the job-creation potential and costs of these activities. Data was collected through field visits made to Washington-based federal government and national organizations and to twenty-four…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Employment Opportunities, Employment Problems, Employment Programs
Hershkowitz, Martin – 1974
A systems analysis of a community educational television (ETV) structure and of community needs was made in three counties of Appalachian Maryland to see whether an ETV system could meet integrated needs of public school students, disadvantaged families, educators, health service groups, police and fire departments, and business/industry across…
Descriptors: Agencies, Agency Cooperation, Business, Costs
Louisiana State Board of Regents, Baton Rouge. – 1978
In determining the feasibility of establishing a new, two-year community college in St. Tammany's Parish to serve a three parish area, this study examined data on socioeconomic and population descriptions of the proposed service area; follow-up studies of high school students for previous years; and area high school and post-high school programs…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Community Characteristics, Community Colleges, Community Study
Hollister, William G.; And Others – 1973
Based on a feasibility study (1967-73) which focused on development of a pattern for providing comprehensive mental health services to rural people, this guide deals with promotion of citizen participation. Describing both program successes and failures, this booklet presents the major communication bridges employed by the mental health programs…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Citizen Participation, Clubs, Communication (Thought Transfer)
Hungerland, Jacklyn E.; Taylor, John E. – 1975
As part of the Army's adoption of performance-oriented instruction in Army Training centers, a study was conducted to determine the feasibility of using sefl-paced instruction without programed texts in a clerical and computational skills course. Course organization, course management, and effective instructional techniques for self-paced training…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Educational Research, Experimental Teaching, Feasibility Studies
Pan, Elizabeth; Senkevitch, Judith J. – 1975
Access to information about rehabilitation has traditionally been limited by the undefined scope of the field and by the lack of a central clearinghouse for rehabilitation information. A study was conducted to examine the feasibility of establishing a national rehabilitation resource center to improve the delivery of information. The study…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Clearinghouses, Cost Estimates, Disabilities
Shillinglaw, James Stuart – 1974
The thesis examines the feasibility of several methods for providing remedial high school level education to Marine Corps enlisted personnel. It includes a review of recent Marine Corps enlistment experience and the serviceman's need for education. Also considered are the congressional and Marine Corps requirements for servicemen to process a high…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Compensatory Education, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Needs
Bowron, Albert – 1971
In 1971 a study was made of the Orillia (Ontario, Canada) public library as part of a larger study of library service in the Georgian Bay Region. After a look at the history and composition of the community in general, the planners considered the history and present situation of the library building, the print and non-print collections, hours and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Bookmobiles, Community Characteristics, Feasibility Studies
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