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Pennington, Robert; Courtade, Ginevra; Jones Ault, Melinda; Delano, Monica – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2016
Despite encouraging changes in the expectations of programming for persons with moderate to severe intellectual disability (MSD), data suggest that programs for these individuals are still lacking in several critical areas. Building administrators play a key role in promoting high quality programs for students with MSD within local schools but may…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Severe Intellectual Disability, Administrator Role
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Trank, Douglas M. – Communication Education, 2002
Draws and extends from earlier papers and articles the author has presented and conversations he has had with colleagues over a 30-year period of time. Explores factors that have contributed to the decline in speech and theater education. (SG)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Program Evaluation
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Ross, Roseanna G.; Litterst, Judith K. – ACA Bulletin, 1992
Discusses the value of a nonperformance speech communication organization for both students and departments. Suggests criteria for discipline-centered student organizations. Offers a case study of one such club at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, and evaluates the effectiveness of this program. (HB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Clubs, Educational Research, Higher Education
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Clark, Ruth Anne – Communication Education, 2002
Calls for carefully executed research that explores the impact of instructional practices on learning outcomes. Discusses considerations relevant to selecting the outcome measures (including types of outcomes, longitudinal effects, and "real world" impact). Urges caution in designing such research to ensure its internal validity and external…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Research, Higher Education
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Palmerton, Patricia R. – ACA Bulletin, 1991
Addresses important considerations for the implementation of speaking across the curriculum. Highlights important distinctions between speech courses and speaking-across-the-curriculum courses taught by faculty in other disciplines. Argues that the benefits of speaking across the curriculum outweigh the potential harm to the field if concerns are…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Experimental Curriculum, Higher Education