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Krotee, March L., Ed.; And Others – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
This series of articles on the sport of soccer considers such topics as: who can play the sport, safety and preventive measures, and tactics and training methods. (JN)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Injuries, Physical Fitness, Psychomotor Skills
Gilham, Cathy Ann; McArthur, Patrick – Reaching Today's Youth: The Community Circle of Caring Journal, 1999
Reviews the Oregon Transition Support Initiative, an ongoing research and implementation project that prevents recidivism by helping stakeholders help incarcerated youth return to their communities. Discusses the transition process as the working relationships that together accomplish the common goal of seeing that youth offenders learn the life…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Program Evaluation, Recidivism
Hultman, Kenneth E. – Training and Development Journal, 1986
Discusses the benefits of behavior modeling, examines the Behavior Modeling Learning Staircase (which illustrates the situational and generic skills that can be developed in a supervisory training program), and describes the role of the trainer. (CT)
Descriptors: Program Content, Program Design, Program Effectiveness, Skill Development
Wangberg, Elaine G.; Reutten, Mary K. – Lifelong Learning, 1986
This article describes a "whole language approach" to the development of literacy and a Basic Writing Scale developed to evaluate growth in writing ability and to diagnose strengths and weaknesses in the writing of illiterate adults. (CT)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Evaluation Methods, Holistic Approach, Literacy Education
Huffty, Judy; Fitzsimons-Lovett, Ann – Reaching Today's Youth: The Community Circle of Caring Journal, 1999
Describes and evaluates a holistic resocialization program used by the Texas Youth Commission that has been integrated into the state's education, treatment, and correctional programs for incarcerated youth. Goals of the program are to help ensure that the youth can generalize the skills they gain through these processes to situations outside the…
Descriptors: Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Generalization, Outcome Based Education
Reid, Judy – Principal, 2001
A reading specialist provides tips for developing a student publishing center aimed at improving writing skills and involving students in all publishing operations. Steps include assembling a planning team, considering various models, gaining financial assistance, furnishing the center, gathering needed supplies, and launching the program. (MLH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Financial Support, Guidelines, Program Development
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Jones, Sue M. – Action in Teacher Education, 1981
Teacher self-assessment programs have become increasingly popular with the advent of ideas concerning behavior modification. Several teacher self-assessment studies are reviewed, and guidelines are provided for the development of self-assessment techniques. (JN)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines, Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Lederer, James B.; And Others – 1981
The report describes evaluation of the Bergen County (NJ) program designed to develop positive self concept, foster appropriate communication skills, maximize physical growth and ability, and provide direction and counsel in making appropriate decisions for postschool life of approximately 135 multiply handicapped children (3 to 20 years old).…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Disabilities
Crapo, Ray – Training and Development Journal, 1982
Discusses Theory Z, the Japanese philosophy of work and job training. Examines the 13-step matrix of this theory. These steps include: knowing the company's organization and management philosophy; implementing the philosophy; developing interpersonal skills; testing oneself and the system; involving the union; and stabilizing employment. (CT)
Descriptors: Career Development, Evaluation Methods, Job Training, Management Development
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Fennick, Ellen; Royle, James – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
Activity coaches from university teacher education and health education programs were trained to use individualized accommodations to help six children (ages 6-13) with developmental disabilities participate in community recreation activities. Children participated in swim classes or gymnastics at individualized levels, expressed enjoyment, and…
Descriptors: Autism, Community Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Education
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Arredondo, Daisy E.; Block, James H. – Educational Leadership, 1990
According to recent research, when teachers focus on higher mental processes (problem solving, application of principles, analytical skills, and creativity) within a mastery learning format, students' thinking skills and knowledge levels improve. Baltimore County (Maryland) and East Islip (New York) School Districts have programs integrating…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Activities, Learning Strategies
McConnell, Margaret E. – Journal of College Placement, 1983
The Westminster College Skills Identification Program raises students' awareness of the link between education and career by identifying specific skills acquired in a liberal arts education. Contents of the two sessions are outlined along with a skills inventory sample, program objectives, and program evaluation results. (HLM)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Planning, College Students, Higher Education
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Otto, Wayne; And Others – Reading Psychology, 1980
Argues that students' problems in reading content area materials can best be solved by helping them make effective use of their skills through skill-centered instruction. Describes the purpose and rationale for an approach involving the "glossing" of expository text--the addition of intratext notations to direct students' attention while they…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Comprehension, Reading Research
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Smoll, Frank L.; Smith, Ronald E. – Physical Educator, 1981
Sport psychology has become increasingly important in the development of athletic programs intended to promote healthy physical and psychological development of young participants. In an effort to develop appropriate methods of training coaches to meet the children's needs more fully, behavioral guidelines and assessments are devised and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Behavioral Objectives
Mueller, Henry E. – Social Studies Teacher, 1981
Evaluates a junior high school social studies program which emphasizes integration of content with developmental problem solving and writing skills. The four major skill components are analyzing social studies questions, demonstrating understanding of the questions, recording relevant information, and summarizing material. For journal…
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, Curriculum, Educational Objectives, Educational Practices
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