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Stephens, Lowndes F.; Motes, Susan G. – Journalism Educator, 1980
Outlines the use of performance contracts in a college course on public relations. (RL)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Journalism Education, Performance Contracts, Public Relations
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Wolf, Joan; Stephens, Thomas – Roeper Review, 1979
The use of independent study contracts as a method of individualizing educational planning for the gifted allows gifted students to pursue in depth a topic or field of study, to use outside resources when appropriate, to make decisions about the mode and media to be used, and to assume some responsibility for their own learning. (SBH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction
Kassens, Zola – Instructor, 1984
Teachers can motivate students to read by offering choices. Ideas for developing a contract strategy for reading are discussed. Optional activities and contract terms for both average and above average students are suggested. (DF)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Learning Activities, Performance Contracts
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Greenwood, Scott C. – Journal of Reading, 1985
Discusses the use of performance contracts to teach reading to secondary school students in classes classified as "corrective,""developmental," and "enrichment." (HOD)
Descriptors: Independent Reading, Performance Contracts, Reading Instruction, Reading Skills
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Kurvink, Karen – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Describes the use of "contracting" as a method to remind students of the importance of independent investigations. The contract is an agreement for learning between the student and professor. (PR)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Motivation Techniques, Performance Contracts
Walejko, Charles – American Vocational Journal, 1977
The management of competency-based vocational education curriculum in the classroom is first described by following one student's progress through the system. Then helpful hints on monitoring, planning, and organizational procedures are suggested for good management. (BM)
Descriptors: Administration, Classroom Techniques, Competency Based Education, Course Organization
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Morton, Pamela Jones – Strategies, 1989
Contract teaching can renew interest and add excitement to a physical education unit or program. Students are motivated by personal attention, independent practice, establishing goals, and tracking their own progress. Samples of a training schedule, task sheet, and unit contract are included for a track and field unit. (IAH)
Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Performance Contracts, Physical Education
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Parkhurst, Ralph E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1981
A system designed to provide workable mathematics enrichment to gifted students in a standard mathematics classroom is presented. Mathematical contracts are the main feature of this successfully used program. (MP)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Secondary Education, Grading, Individualized Instruction
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Duplechin, Mary Arden C. – Teaching English in the Two-Year College, 1979
Describes an approach to evaluating creative writing in which the teacher acts as an editor and grades according to contracts set up during conferences. (MKM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Creative Writing, Grading, Performance Contracts
Dixon, Terry P.; And Others – 1992
This document contains papers and transcripts from a university faculty colloquium which shared views about teaching methods and information on successful approaches. Following a copy of the colloquium announcement and a brief introduction, the main section presents transcripts of the presentations. The first discusses the structure and role of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Instruction, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
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Sheeran, Thomas J. – College Student Journal, 1981
Studied contract grading, which emphasizes greater investment of time and effort by student and instructor, but provides benefits to students difficult to develop through conventional methods. Desirable student outcomes are examined and a sample contract is included. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Grading, Higher Education
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Fairbanks, Paul J. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Proposes offering college students an optional performance contract that requires full class participation and resubmission of incorrect test items to alleviate mathematics anxiety. A comparison of students opting or not opting for the contract indicated that contracted students outperformed their counterparts in the latter stages of the course.…
Descriptors: College Students, Evaluation Methods, Grading, Higher Education
Graystone, John A. – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1979
This article describes a system of classroom management which is geared to the needs and abilities of individual pupils, primarily in mixed-ability classes. It involves the effective use of resource materials developed at a local center. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction
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White, George P.; Greenwood, Scott C. – Middle School Journal, 1992
The learning contract is the ideal way to enable the teacher to raise levels of expectation, to provide individual attention, and to personalize the educational experience. Includes a sample contract and suggested practices for the use of a learning contract. (15 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Cooperative Learning, Feedback, High Risk Students
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Warren, Pat, Ed. – Science Scope, 1994
Presents and discusses a contract to encourage students to get involved in cleaning up the environment. (PR)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
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