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Drury, Ruth K. – Nursing Outlook, 1976
Descriptors: Certification, Educational Programs, English (Second Language), Extension Education
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Kuehn, John A.; Bender, Lloyd D. – Growth and Change, 1975
In reference to 2 recent books by Niles M. Hansen, the article questions Hansen's preemption of definitions, view of migration data, ommission of nonmonetary benefits, and use of an ambiguous index for ranking migration centers. (NQ)
Descriptors: Definitions, Dissent, Employment Patterns, Growth Patterns
Ford, Wendy S. Zabava – 1989
A study was conducted to review and organize existing literature on the evaluation of communication skills training programs. When setting training objectives, four levels of evaluation should be considered: (1) reaction (how did participants feel about the training?); (2) learning (what did the participants learn from the training?); (3) behavior…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Evaluation Criteria, Organizational Communication, Program Evaluation
Beecher, Jeff – 1988
Researchers have long debated on whether note-taking results in improved student performance on tests. Over the years, researchers have tried to verify that note-taking helps students "encode" the information involved and that notes are valuable as materials for review. C. C. Crawford's 1925 study concluded that taking notes was better…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Encoding (Psychology), Higher Education, Learning Strategies
Suydam, Marilyn N. – 1984
The role of review in mathematics instruction is briefly summarized in terms of reasons, timing, and types. Promoting retention is the primary reason for reviewing; continuity, assimilation, diagnosis, learning prerequisites, and confidence are also noted. Research clearly indicates that review should be systematically planned and incorporated…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Reviews, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction
Yu, Howard K.; Berliner, David C. – 1981
Four different methods for attending to a lecture were studied: listening, listening with an outline, note-taking, and note-taking with an outline. Each method was designed to influence the learner's level of processing and, therefore, to effect the encoding and retrieval of information from a lecture. In addition, the effects of no review or…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Cues, Higher Education, Learning Processes
Bucher, Mary Ann; And Others – 1979
Standards are offered to administrators and practitioners as a conceptual framework for successful vocational learning resource center programs, and a program evaluation instrument is presented to aid vocational education structures in identifying their strengths, weaknesses, and possible plans for improvement. The standards cover seven areas:…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers, Media Specialists, Program Evaluation
Van Matre, Nicholas H.; Carter, John F. – 1975
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of note taking and review on retention of information presented by lecture. One hundred seventy-two undergraduates enrolled in an introductory psychology course served as subjects for the experiment. All subjects listened to a lecture while engaging in study strategies consisting of…
Descriptors: College Students, Educational Research, Higher Education, Lecture Method
Siegel, Alberta E. – 1968
Research on early development is moving apace. Developmental psychology is again giving serious attention to ages and stages. This attention is due, in great part, to the formulations about cognitive development by Piaget. Earlier in the century, the experimental approach to child study came to reflect psychology's generally heavy commitment to…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Child Development, Developmental Psychology, Early Experience
Siklossy, Laurent – 1971
Two papers are included in this report. "Control and Feedback in the Environment of a Computer Tutor" investigates some control and feedback properties of a tutorial environment comprised of a student, his computer tutor, and the designer of the computer tutor. Three classes of computer tutor are described: rigid, generative, and knowledgeable.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Educational Diagnosis, Feedback
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Jackson, R. – Journal of Mental Deficiency Research, 1977
The article critically examines the longitudinal survey by W. Baller, D. Charles, and E. Miller of the occupational and social ajustment of the mentally handicapped (1935-1967). (DLS)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Longitudinal Studies, Mental Retardation
Heymann, Dieter – Geotimes, 1978
A review of this year's studies of the lunar core samples is presented. Included are some current interpretations and some suggested areas for further research. (MR)
Descriptors: Conferences, Earth Science, Lunar Research, Research
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Steketee, John P. – Child Welfare, 1978
Briefly describes Phases I and II of the pilot-test of a model case review system for children in foster care, Concern for Children in Placement, launched in 1974 in a number of courts around the country. (BR)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Court Litigation, Court Role, Foster Children
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Rosenshine, Barak Victor – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1986
Presents six teaching functions: daily review, presentation of new material, conducting guided practice, providing feedback and corrections, conducting independent practice, and weekly and monthly review. Also discusses two additional areas: teaching in small steps, and teaching "ill-structured" areas. (CT)
Descriptors: Feedback, Industrial Education, Information Processing, Instructional Materials
Daft, Lee T. – 2001
This study focused on the review process before social studies testing. The students involved in the study were 71 13 and 14-year olds and came from predominantly middle to upper class social status in a Knoxville, Tennessee suburb. The influence of an interactive review based on the quiz show "Jeopardy" was compared with that of a "seatwork"…
Descriptors: Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Review (Reexamination), Social Studies
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