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Direct linkDupuis, Jason; Ludwig-Palit, DeDee – Journal of Museum Education, 2016
In 2011, the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois embarked on the creation of a program that allows middle and high school students to explore community health issues using human patient simulation. MedLab was created to engage students in an authentic exploration of medical science, biology, and human anatomy, with a particular…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Museums, Science Education, Middle School Students
Peer reviewedAgor, Weston H. – Public Administration Review, 1985
This article outlines the major components of a brain skill management program that holds the potential for ensuring that input from all sources (i.e., left, right, and integrative) becomes a regular and reliable organizational routine when fully implemented. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Creativity, Diagnostic Tests
Peer reviewedCollins, Marcia E.; Barraga, Natalie C. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1980
The article reviews the Diagnostic Assessment Procedure and related facets of the evaluation process within the Program to Develop Efficiency in Visual Functioning. Basic assumptions, rationale for development, administration, interpretation, and use of the program are considered. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Educational Diagnosis, Program Descriptions, Program Development
Download full textBrinckerhoff, Loring C. – Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 1991
Ideas are provided for postsecondary institutions with limited resources wishing to increase their services to learning-disabled students. Practical suggestions are offered on how to define service eligibility, provide reasonable accommodations, establish diagnostic testing procedures, maximize existing ancillary equipment and services, market…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Cost Effectiveness, Diagnostic Tests, Eligibility
Posavac, Emil J.; Hoffman, Laura – 1992
A meta-analysis of 35 interventions to reduce diagnostic testing revealed that testing was reduced overall by 17.6%. Stronger effects were found for immediate reductions (31.7%) compared to reduction at follow-up times (18.7%) and stronger effects were found for interventions targeted at specific tests (23.2%) compared to interventions designed to…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness
Woods, Paula A.; And Others – 1987
Thirteen large state universities offering comprehensive services to learning-disabled students responded to a questionnaire concerning general program characteristics, existing support services, accommodations to aid students in using those services, standardized assessment and diagnosis, and types of academic assistance. Results showed that most…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Programs, College Students
