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El-Hamamsy, Laila; Pellet, Jean-Philippe; Roberts, Matthew; Kovacs, Helena; Bruno, Barbara; Zufferey, Jessica Dehler; Mondada, Francesco – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2023
Context: Introducing Computer Science (CS) into formal education can be challenging, notably when considering the numerous stakeholders involved which include the students, teachers, schools, and policy makers. We believe these perspectives should be considered conjointly, which is possible within Research Practice Partnerships (RPPs). RPPs look…
Descriptors: Theory Practice Relationship, Research and Development, Partnerships in Education, Computer Science Education
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DeJong, P. S.; Shahan, J. C. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1991
An investigation of alternative methods of managing lower division graphics courses is described. Nonexam grading time was reduced to nearly zero, creating time for professional growth, proposal development, and meaningful research. Grade profiles and attitudes of students taking the altered course are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Assignments, Computer Assisted Design, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Gubbins, E. Jean, Ed.; Siegle, Del, Ed. – National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) Newsletter, 1997
These two newsletters of The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) present articles concerned with research on the education of gifted and talented students. The articles are: "NRC/GT: Research Should Inform Practice" (E. Jean Gubbins); "Building a Bridge: A Combined Effort between Gifted and Bilingual Education" (Valentina…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Mathematics Instruction
Sanders, Jack; And Others – 1984
Based on Larry Hutchins' analysis of the school effectiveness literature, the Profile of School Excellence (PRO-S/E) is a diagnostic tool keyed to 11 instructional and organizational variables which are positively related to effective/excellent schools and which are alterable. The variables are: needs basis; objectives; expectations; roles and…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Educational Assessment, Educational Planning, Evaluation Methods
Meece, Judith; McColskey, Wendy – 1997
This guide provides a general overview of research on student motivation in classroom and school settings and a guide to help teachers and school teams to analyze the sources of students motivational problems and consider changes that will improve motivation. Chapter 1 defines motivation, considers the extent of the motivation problem, and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Angelo, Thomas A. – 1990
This paper offers observations on how research and teaching can join forces to improve learning in the classroom by involving the faculty in classroom research. It explains the use of classroom assessment and techniques for gaining information on what students are learning and how well they are learning it. Classroom assessments are defined as…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, College Faculty
Menges, Robert J., Ed.; Weimer, Maryellen, Ed. – 1996
This collection of 15 essays is designed to help improve college instruction through reflection that results in better practice, to make teaching more student-centered, and to further a more connected view of teaching and learning. It includes: (1) "Why Scholarship Is the Bedrock of Good Teaching" (Maryellen Weimer); (2) "Teaching and Today's…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Cooperation, Cultural Pluralism
Johnston, Lloyd D.; O'Malley, Patrick M.; Bachman, Jerald G. – 1999
This two-volume monograph reports the results of the 24th national survey of drug use and related attitudes and beliefs among American high school seniors, the nineteenth such survey of American college students, and the eighth such survey of eighth- and tenth-grade students. The major purpose of this publication is to develop an accurate picture…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Attitude Measures, Drug Use, Grade 8
Johnston, Lloyd D.; O'Malley, Patrick M.; Bachman, Jerald G. – 1999
This second volume, in a two-volume set reporting the results from the Monitoring the Future study, presents the results of the 1977 through 1998 follow-up surveys of the graduating high school classes of 1976 through 1997 as they have progressed through young adulthood. This current study, which draws the college sample in the senior year of high…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Students, Drug Use, High School Seniors