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Campbell, Patricia F.; Kulm, Gerald – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1980
In creating mathematics materials for adult basic education students, researchers (1) interviewed students and teachers to determine needs and objectives; (2) developed materials based on consumer mathematics skills; and (3) evaluated effectiveness by a pretest/posttest and student, teacher, and administrator questionnaires. Results showed the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Consumer Education, Curriculum Development
Rice, Eric – 1980
The paper reports the development of a set of planning materials (a series of eight booklets) to assist local special and vocational education administrators to overcome barriers to program and facility accessibility for handicapped students in vocational, occupational, and technical education. The project was conducted in three phases: (1)…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Administrator Role, Disabilities, Educational Planning

Knight, G. William; Guenzel, Pamela J. – Journal of Dental Education, 1994
Instructional engineering principles were applied to development of instruction in dental mirror skills, and the instruction was validated with 92 students and 25 controls. Measurement of skills over a period of a year and mirror usage during the practical exam indicated instructional effectiveness. Mirror skill instructional tasks are described.…
Descriptors: Dental Schools, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness
Sustik, Joan M. – Performance and Instruction, 1981
Describes the development of a retrieval system which used an interactive computer and an intelligent videodisc system to locate materials in the art school slide library. A survey of faculty, staff, and students indicated that user reaction was favorable, although image quality did arouse major concern. (MER)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Art Education, Art History, Higher Education

Burgess, T. F. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1989
Illustrates some of the practical issues and problems connected with the design and use of computerized business games by describing three games which have been developed and operated by staff at Leeds Polytechnic Department of Business Management (United Kingdom). Sample input and output forms are included. (nine references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Simulation
Zhijian, Zhou – TESL Canada Journal, 1988
Describes English teaching in China, covering course materials, teaching activities, and students' reactions, and noting an upsurge of interest in English for science and technology (EST). A proposed reform argues for a shift from General English to EST and offers suggestions for preparing course materials, teacher training, and learner testing.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, English for Science and Technology, Foreign Countries
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education. – 1978
This report describes the development and effectiveness of a manual created for use in developing state plans for vocational education. The task of developing the manual involved six kinds of activities, including the selection and use of an advisory committee, utilization of a technical review panel, and assessment of the manual. Topics covered…
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Formative Evaluation, Guides, Material Development
Howell, Richard – 1989
This 18-month pilot project, which ran from October 1, 1987 to March 31, 1989, developed a prototype robotic arm for educational use by students with severe orthopedic disabilities in the Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools. The developmental effort was intended first, to provide direct access to currently available instructional materials and, second,…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Demonstration Programs, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education

Kamm, Steven D. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1983
Describes a project designed to develop 50 tutorial lessons for students having difficulty with specific types of physics problems. Because the intent was to tutor problem solving rather than teach physics concepts, lessons were designed for use after classroom instruction had occurred. Includes project goals, development, implementation, results,…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education

Larson, Timothy R. – Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 1995
Presents a case study of the design and production of "Interactive Calculus," an interactive multimedia textbook. Discusses reasons for using multimedia textbooks; what an interactive textbook is; content, organization, graphic design, authoring and composition; and work flow. (AEF)
Descriptors: Calculus, Case Studies, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education

Huebner, K. M.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1995
This article describes the development and field-test evaluation of a set of materials designed to provide inservice training for teachers not specifically trained to work with students who are deaf-blind. The materials focus on training of communication and orientation/mobility skills in this population. Pretest/posttest knowledge and attitudes…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Deaf Blind, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Duffy, John A.; Thompson, Gary E. – 1980
The goals of the project were: (1) to develop elementary mathematics instructional materials which incorporate the use of hand calculators; (2) to develop an appropriate teacher training program; (3) to improve students' basic mathematics skills; (4) to improve students' understanding of mathematics concepts and processes; (5) to improve students'…
Descriptors: Calculators, Elementary School Mathematics, Inservice Teacher Education, Intermediate Grades

Rao, K. N.; Ratnamala, V.; Smith, Brigid – International Journal of Early Years Education, 1998
Describes the development and evaluation of new classroom materials, including a Class 1 textbook, teacher textbook, and eight supplementary readers, designed to teach children in India to read and write in Telugu. Notes that in schools using the new materials, children showed significant learning gains, and teachers and parents were highly…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Instructional Material Evaluation, Material Development, Primary Education
Theall, Michael – 1988
The project expanded on an already developed process for teacher-course evaluation at the higher education level. The process uses student ratings collected with an instrument which focuses on teacher behaviors and activities, overall assessments, and student and course information. Teaching improvement materials were developed as was a…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Course Evaluation
Turpeau, Anne B. – 1979
Objectives of a business opportunities project were to design, develop, test, and validate curriculum guides to be used by continuing and adult educators and others to encourage and assist low income women, especially minority women, to explore business ownership as a career option. A business opportunities workshop instructor's handbook…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Administration, Career Guidance, Curriculum Development