This work presents a discussion about the Didactic Training Engineering (EDF) methodology, of French origin, emphasizing the role of the teacher, during his initial or continuous training, through the conception and structuring of a didactic situation, organized by such methodology and based on the Theory of Didactic Situations (TSD). Therefore,…

Describes "The Learning Odyssey," an educational program delivered over the Internet that provides a comprehensive full year's curriculum for grades four through nine in all subject areas. Highlights include assessment; lesson choice; online and paper and pencil tests; content standards; teacher role; and use by traditional and nontraditional…

Describes computer-assisted instruction and testing system used at University of Wisconsin which gives students opportunity to take individualized quizzes via interactive terminal, assigns individual students remedial work based on quiz performance, and accumulates student performance data for immediate use by instructor. Conversions to several…

The purpose of this applied dissertation was to examine the effects of constructivist pedagogy when addressing the issues associated with below proficiency scores in basic skills in mathematics on the state exit exam. Scores of thirty-four 11th and 12th grade students who did not perform at the state-mandated levels of proficiency in basic skills…

The Native Students Services (formerly the Indian Students University Program Services) provided support and tutorial services and outreach programs to Indian students. During the 1976-77 program year, the basic plan of operation developed during the preceding four years was continued. Students came from all parts of the province, from north of…

The 1992-93 school year was the third year of the Elementary Technology Demonstration Schools program of the Austin (Texas) schools; the project is funded by International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and Apple Computer Inc. Grants from these corporations were used to equip three elementary schools with IBM equipment and one with Apple…