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Monahan, Brian D. – Educational Technology, 1986
This study investigated whether computer science educational background makes secondary students more adept at using word processing capabilities, and compared computer science and non-computer science students' writing improvement with word processing use. Computer science students used more sophisticated program features but student writing did…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Science Education, Prior Learning, Questionnaires
Peer reviewedHazleton, William A.; Mahurin, Ronald P. – Simulation and Games, 1986
Survey data from two intercollegiate Model United Nations (UN) conferences, pretest data, and results of open-ended questionnaires from one delegation are utilized to identify and explain important elements in the student preparation stage, the Model UN simulation, and possible educational benefits of participation. (MBR)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, International Relations
Peer reviewedTobin, Kenneth – Science Education, 1986
Reports on a study to extend the concurrent and predictive validity of the Teacher Performance Assessment Instrument by including a sample of middle school science teachers. The validity criteria for the study involved observing student engagement and integrated process skill achievement. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Massey, Romeo M. – 1986
Belize's Relevant Education for Agriculture and Production (REAP) national primary school program is described in data from seven annual formative evaluations (1979-1985). The 1984-85 program/school evaluation included 54 rural REAP schools and utilized a 43-item questionnaire containing eight quality sub-variables. The quality of REAP schools…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agricultural Skills, Comparative Analysis, Developing Nations
Download full textCrowe, Michael R.; And Others – 1986
A study examined various characteristics of learning environments that promote or retard the development of basic skills proficiency. Data on four school programs--vocational noncooperative, vocational cooperative, general education, and college preparatory--were collected in a repeated measure design via observations, testing, and interviews. A…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, College Preparation
