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Brewer, Ilma M. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1979
This study of the effectiveness of a multimedia course in plant anatomy shows a highly significant improvement in the capacity to answer final examination questions which involve problem solving, and a correlation between this improvement and the strategies used in small group teaching. Data, references, and notes are provided. (Author/JEG)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Autoinstructional Aids, Learning Modules, Problem Solving
Margolis, Jan; Kesterson, Michael – New Directions for Continuing Education, 1980
A pharmaceutical company redesigned its sales personnel training program to emphasize specific objectives, self-directed learning, and concern for career development. (SK)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Career Development, Continuing Education, Educational Environment
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Dardig, Jill C.; Moyer, John R. – Journal of Teacher Education, 1979
Well-developed media modules, geared especially to the needs of special education teachers, can be an invaluable aid to an effective teacher education program. (LH)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Autoinstructional Aids, Competency Based Teacher Education, Field Experience Programs
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Muzio, Joseph N.; Pilchman, Peter – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1979
Describes a two semester, 26 module introductory level course in anatomy and physiology. Includes an evaluation of the program. (MA)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Autoinstructional Aids, Higher Education, Learning Modules
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Love, David W.; Shumway, James M. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1983
The development and validation of a system teaching problem-solving in pharmacotherapeutics is described. The module was developed for both small group and self-instruction using clinical cases in hypertension. Results show the method to be an effective means of teaching therapeutic information focusing on patient situations. (MSE)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Curriculum Development, Drug Therapy, Helping Relationship
Brewer, Ilma M.; Tomlinson, J. David – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1981
Describes a study to determine if time spent in modular instruction is related to improvement in performance on weekly tests or final examinations across four years in a course on plant anatomy taught by Self-Instructional Modules and Interactive small Group discussion (SIMIG). Twenty-one references are listed. (Author/CHC)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Autoinstructional Aids, Botany, Correlation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Langley, William M.; Bowman, Barbara L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Describes a study to determine (1) if introductory biology students (N=417) could master ecological concepts and improve their attitudes toward their immediate surroundings using a new unit, and (2) the best instructional format, with lecture materials brought inside or individualized instruction in the field via an audio-tutorial format.…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Biology, College Science, Ecology
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Mayer, Victor J.; Stoever, Edward C., Jr. – Journal of Geological Education, 1979
The three stages of evaluation of the instructional modules of the Crustal Evolution Evaluation Project (CEEP) are described. Self-instructional evaluation procedures were developed and used. These are presently available to science educators through NAGT or the ERIC system. (SA)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Earth Science