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Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1986
Six papers for the Second Delbert Oberteuffer Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1986 discuss various aspects of research and evaluation in school health programs. (DF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), Health Education, Program Effectiveness
Download full textGross, Beatrice; Gross, Ronald – 1982
This report synthesizes findings of five conferences funded by the National Institute of Education (NIE) to plan new Follow Through research. In particular, conference discussions focused on the notion of systematic change; time-on-task as the most promising strategy for success; and encouragement of principal and teacher support for implementing…
Descriptors: Action Research, Compensatory Education, Early Childhood Education, Outcomes of Education
Brun, Judy K., Ed.; Rhoads, Andre F., Ed. – 1983
The purpose of this conference was to provide a framework for improving the quality and increasing the quantity of nutrition education research. Emphasis was placed upon examining the research process from the standpoint of theory or model building. Presentations were made on: (1) "Nutrition Education Research Policy in Washington"…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Eating Habits, Educational Theories, Government Role
Newmann, Fred M., Ed.; Sleeter, Christine E., Ed. – 1982
This document contains the papers presented at a conference that addressed the paucity of research on the relationship between schooling and adolescent development. The first four papers with reaction/comment statements focus on the following topics: (1) distinguishing the appropriate responsibilities of schools to adolescent development; (2)…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Curriculum, Influences
DeSanctis, Vincent, Comp. – 1979
Four speeches delivered at the Research in Adult Basic Education Conference are presented. The first paper, by Larry Martin, describes his preliminary investigation into psychosocial characteristics of adult basic education and adult secondary education participants. The second paper, An Alternative Program for Attaining Adult Literacy, by Gordon…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Hoppers, Wim – 1986
This report reviews a conference for researchers, administrators, planners, and practitioners from countries with varying socioeconomic and cultural systems to exchange ideas and experiences about youth programs designed to ease the transition from formal schooling to the workplace. Part I contains an overview of the conference proceedings and a…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Development, Educational Innovation
Brodin, Jane, Ed.; Bjorck-Akesson, Eva, Ed. – 1991
This conference proceedings document serves to establish the state of the art, highlight important methodological and conceptual issues, and identify priorities for future research in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems. The document includes the papers from two opening presentations, issue papers and reactant papers, a…
Descriptors: Communication Aids (for Disabled), Communication Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Interaction
Chouinard, Amy, Ed. – 1981
This document presents 12 seminar papers describing research and development efforts in self-instructional programs being undertaken in six countries: the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Liberia, and Canada. The following are topics covered in the individual papers: research and development activities in primary schools; the technology…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction
Woolner, Rosestelle B., Ed. – 1987
Speakers at the Lipman Research Institute's inaugural symposium examined research and issues related to appropriate programs for 4-year-olds. David Weikart described the Perry Preschool Project, an ongoing study begun in 1962 of 123 black youths at risk of failing, and the High/Scope Preschool Curriculum Study. Jane Stallings covered short-term…
Descriptors: Black Youth, Cognitive Development, Compensatory Education, Conferences
Harrington, Lois G., Ed. – 1982
These proceedings contain the texts of 20 reports presented at a conference organized to review and assess the status of the following types of performance/competency-based approaches to the professional development of vocational teachers and administrators: performance-based teacher education (PBTE), competency-based teacher education (CBTE),…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Administrators, Competency Based Teacher Education, Delivery Systems
