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Siegel, Michael Eric – 1985
In spring 1984, a study was conducted at the University of Maryland's University College to evaluate the effectiveness of computer studies faculty. The student ratings of these faculty members were compared with the ratings given to mathematics faculty and to all other faculty teaching that term. On all three evaluation criteria (i.e., encourages…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Science, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education
Rappaport, Jean – Computing Teacher, 1987
Describes computer curriculum designed for gifted middle school students that culminates in the eighth grade by having students prepare programs for elementary school students. Students either write their own programs or adapt public domain software, based on questionnaire responses from elementary school teachers indicating their needs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
An Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States: Mathematical & Physical Sciences.
Jones, Lyle V., Ed.; And Others – 1982
The quality of doctoral-level chemistry (N=145), computer science (N=58), geoscience (N=91), mathematics (N=115), physics (N=123), and statistics/biostatistics (N=64) programs at United States universities was assessed, using 16 measures. These measures focused on variables related to: program size; characteristics of graduates; reputational…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Chemistry, College Faculty, College Mathematics
Wright, Douglas A.; And Others – 1984
This report presents findings of a national mail survey of school principals conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in Spring 1982 to assess recent changes in computer availability and to obtain data about instructional uses and needs from the school perspective. Results are reported for the following topics addressed by…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Jeska, Elizabeth E.; White, Cynthia – 1986
The 57 institutional members of Region IV of the National University Continuing Education Association (NUCEA) were asked to provide information on computerization for teaching and conference use. Forty institutions (70 percent) responded. Sixty percent of the respondents indicated having a computer teaching facility. Of the 16 schools without a…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
Bjur, Michael P. – 1984
This volume comprises the final report of a project to develop curricula for eight vocational and technical occupations as well as copies of the curricula themselves. The individual curricula address the following occupational areas: automotive repair, computer technology, dental assisting, diesel and heavy equipment mechanics, electronics, food…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Auto Mechanics, Behavioral Objectives, Classroom Techniques