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Harn, Beth A.; Linan-Thompson, Sylvia; Roberts, Gregory – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2008
Research is clear on the benefit of early intervention efforts and the importance of intensive instructional supports; however, understanding which features to intensify is less clear. General intervention features of group size, instructional delivery, and time are areas schools can consider manipulating to intensify instruction. Also, each of…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Reading, Academic Achievement, Educationally Disadvantaged
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Nesheim, Becki Elkins; Guentzel, Melanie J.; Kellogg, Angela H.; McDonald, William M.; Wells, Cynthia A.; Whitt, Elizabeth J. – Journal of College Student Development, 2007
Although academic and student affairs partnership programs have been cited as potential means to create seamless learning environments for undergraduate students, little research exists on the outcomes of such programs for students. The Boyer Partnership Assessment Project examined the outcomes for students participating in academic and student…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Personnel Services, Partnerships in Education, Educational Environment
Hilton, Alan – Academic Therapy, 1985
A structured reinforcement system, in which learning disabled students earn tokens for on-task activities, is an effective way of managing classroom behavior. An 11-step process of initiating such a program is described. (CL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Learning Disabilities, Reinforcement, Time on Task
Rieth, Herbert J.; And Others – Exceptional Education Quarterly, 1981
Three procedures for increasing the disabled students' academic learning time(ALT)by maximizing allocation time, engagement time, and success rate are discussed, and a direct instructional model for enhancing ALT in both regular and special education environments is described. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Models, Teaching Methods
Stedman, Lawrence C. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1988
Challenges Wilbur Brookover's response to the author's article "It's Time We Changed the Effective Schools Formula" appearing in the November 1987 issue of "Kappan." The author's Pennsylvania studies show that certain variables such as classroom climate, emphasis on basic skills, and time-on-task were inconsequential in predicting a school's…
Descriptors: Back to Basics, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, School Effectiveness
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Lasley, Thomas J.; Walker, Ronald – NASSP Bulletin, 1986
Teachers can increase students' learning time by following specific instructional methods that maintain interest and develop the experience of success. Selection of realistic learning goals is essential. (CJH)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Innovation, Learning Strategies
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Rupley, William H. – Roeper Review, 1984
Research on teacher effectiveness in reading instruction is reviewed and implications for gifted students are noted for four areas: reading diagnosis, teacher-directed instruction, opportunities to learn and practice, and engagement in learning. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Gifted, Reading Diagnosis, Reading Instruction
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Wyne, Marvin D.; Stuck, Gary B. – Elementary School Journal, 1982
Reviews research studies which deal with the relationship between the time students spend engaged in learning and their subsequent achievement performance, and examines the emerging implications of these studies for the classroom teacher. (MP)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Guidelines, Literature Reviews
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Duker, Pieter C.; Rasing, Eef – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1989
The study assessed the effects of redesigning the classroom physical environment to minimize stimulation on the occurrence of self-stimulation, on-task behavior, inappropriate behavior, and inactivity with 3 autistic males (16, 16, and 26 years old). Self-stimulation and inactivity decreased and on-task behavior increased. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Autism, Behavior Change
Reck, Carleen – Momentum, 1984
Discusses and makes recommendations concerning the quality use of available school time. Focuses on administrative scheduling for maximum classroom time; teacher management of classroom time for maximum instructional time; teacher planning of instruction for maximum student time on task; and teacher creativity. Provides an instrument for…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Planning, Scheduling, Time Factors (Learning)
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Rossmiller, Richard A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
Reviews the findings of studies conducted on students' time on task in school, noting especially the factors influencing students' total time in school and their time engaged in learning. Draws implications for schools' use of instructional time. (JW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Time Factors (Learning), Time Management
Rickabaugh, James R.; Kremer, Michael L. – Spectrum, 1986
A study of 11 Wisconsin elementary schools determined: (1) how much whole group time occurred in each grade level within all the schools; (2) the impact of pullouts (students withdrawn from their self-contained classrooms) on whole group instructional time; and (3) areas of the curriculum most affected by pullouts. (MLF)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Elementary Education, School Schedules, Tables (Data)
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George, K. M.; Nelson, L. D. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1986
Investigated effects of computer assisted instruction (CAI) on learning efficiency, defined as either higher passing percentage or less time on task. Subjects (N=24) were college mathematics students who either were lectured or had a CAI tutorial on the lowest common denominator. The CAI group took less time, but solved more problems incorrectly.…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Fractions
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Delzell, Judith K. – Music Educators Journal, 1985
Tips to help music teachers develop time-management skills are presented. These include setting personal goals, keeping a time log, fighting procrastination, controlling interruptions, endorsing the art of selective omission, increasing delegation, self-pacing, practicing wastebasketry, and economizing work habits. (RM)
Descriptors: Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education, Music Education, Pacing
Tallman, Clifford W.; Reed, Robert – Spectrum, 1985
Observations of student behavior in the elementary and secondary classrooms of Ohio's Otsego Local School District revealed significant differences in the kinds and quantities of off-task behaviors among students at different grade levels, and may help educators develop methods for increasing learning time. The observation instrument is included.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Behavior
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