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McNeely, Sandra – 1988
This study investigated the effectiveness of a library program utilizing learning centers combined with cooperative learning groups to teach research skills. Thirty-four fourth-grade students were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Students in Group A, the experimental group, were taught research skills in the library by progressing through…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Grade 4, Instructional Effectiveness
Dewees, Kris B. – 1987
This report describes an investigation of the effect of teaching library and research skills using the "Pooh Step-by-Step Guide for Writing the Research Paper" on the performance of fourth grade students on the reference materials portion of the SRA (Science Research Associates) Achievement Series tests. The random selection of two…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Guides, Elementary School Students
Steinhaus, Kurt A. – 1981
A 12-week study of two groups of 14 college freshmen music majors was conducted to determine which group demonstrated greater achievement in learning auditory discrimination using computer-assisted instruction (CAI). The method employed was a pre-/post-test experimental design using subjects randomly assigned to a control group or an experimental…
Descriptors: Auditory Discrimination, Behavioral Objectives, Cognitive Style, College Freshmen
