Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 4 |
Descriptor
| Control Groups | 5 |
| Experimental Groups | 5 |
| Pilot Projects | 5 |
| Program Effectiveness | 3 |
| Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Extension Education | 2 |
| Health Promotion | 2 |
| Intervention | 2 |
| Pretests Posttests | 2 |
| Questionnaires | 2 |
| Workshops | 2 |
| More ▼ | |
Author
| Beisiegel, Mary | 1 |
| Cheung, Peggy PY. | 1 |
| Chow, Bik C. | 1 |
| Fetsch, Robert J. | 1 |
| Freeman, Steven A. | 1 |
| Helfrich, Christine M. | 1 |
| Hill, Heather C. | 1 |
| Jacob, Robin | 1 |
| Jefferson, Gisele | 1 |
| Kearney, Maura | 1 |
| McGee, Edward | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 5 |
Education Level
| Adult Education | 2 |
| Elementary Education | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 1 |
| Higher Education | 1 |
Audience
Location
| California | 1 |
| United Kingdom (Scotland) | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkHill, Heather C.; Beisiegel, Mary; Jacob, Robin – Educational Researcher, 2013
Commentaries regarding appropriate methods for researching professional development have been a frequent topic in recent issues of "Educational Researcher" as well as other venues. In this article, the authors extend this discussion by observing that randomized trials of specific professional development programs have not enhanced our…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Educational Policy, Educational Research, Program Evaluation
Helfrich, Christine M.; Fetsch, Robert J.; Jefferson, Gisele – Journal of Extension, 2011
The number of obese children has nearly tripled in the past 30 years. Research has identified a clear connection between parental income, education, ethnicity, and the risk for obesity. Recent research demonstrates that parenting style may also impact the ability to establish healthy eating environments. This article reviews a program, currently…
Descriptors: Obesity, Parenting Styles, Child Rearing, Eating Habits
Schwab, Charles V.; Freeman, Steven A. – Journal of Extension, 2011
An important component of the safe operation of agricultural equipment is the ability to read and understand universal symbols. The Internet educational module is designed to help participants recognize these symbols. The impact of using it was evaluated using a field trial study. Assessment consisted of pre- and post-tests. Youth who had access…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Instructional Materials, Internet, Agricultural Education
Download full textCheung, Peggy PY.; Chow, Bik C.; Parfitt, Gaynor – International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 2008
The purpose of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of a six-week intervention that aimed to promote teachers' physical activity level during working hours. Thirty-eight teachers from three intervention schools (schools randomly assigned as intervention group) received intervention prompts: SMS messages, leaflets and posters…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Stimuli, Intervention, Physical Activities
Topping, Keith J.; Kearney, Maura; McGee, Edward; Pugh, John – Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 2004
A pilot study is reported of a generic method for tutoring in mathematics, intended to be suitable for use by peers, parents and volunteers in a wide range of applications. Thirty children aged 9-10 years of below average mathematical ability were randomly allocated to experimental or control conditions. Experimental tutees (n=17) were tutored in…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Mathematics Tests
