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Uysal, Nazan Müge; Tezel, Kadir Vefa – Online Submission, 2020
This article aims to reveal the results of an experimental study aiming to identify the effects of language learning strategies instruction (LLSI henceforth) based on learning styles on reading comprehension of EFL learners at the preparatory school of a state university in Turkey. 52 preparatory school students were given strategy instruction…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Reading Strategies
Drakeford, William – Online Submission, 2012
A multiple baseline design across two subjects was used to determine the effectiveness of cooperative learning techniques on increasing student participation. The study was conducted on two male secondary students attending the upward bound pre-college program. Each student worked in small groups with specific roles, and two observers documented…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Cooperative Learning, Student Participation, Teaching Methods
Hare, Mark – Online Submission, 2013
The RocCity Scholars Program was developed to establish the efficacy of replicating the Rosen Scholars Program (ERIC #ED451789). Both programs were offered in inner-city environments, (New York City and Rochester) and both targeted the same under-served populations: college-bound academic achievers who were culturally, socially and financially…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Urban Areas, At Risk Students, Disadvantaged Youth
O'Brien, Kevin – Online Submission, 2010
South Africa is currently experiencing a crisis in its educational systems that if not addressed, could threaten the stability of the newly established democracy. A lack of access to quality education and severe shortage of skilled trained educators is perpetuating vestiges of the old apartheid state in the nation. Approximately 6,000 students…
Descriptors: Racial Segregation, Democracy, Graduates, Educational Quality
Earl, Archie W. – Online Submission, 2005
The purpose of this study was to conduct a critical analysis of (1) the disparities between the SAT scores of Black and White students, and Hispanic and White students, for 2004 and 2005 and (2) what those disparities suggest about the effectiveness of the State of Virginia "SOL" program and the Federal "No Child Left Behind"…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Federal Legislation, College Bound Students, White Students
Singh, Delar K.; Stoloff, David L. – Online Submission, 2007
In the USA, the number of school age children who represent minority backgrounds is rapidly growing. However, despite several efforts, the teaching force remains primarily White. The purpose of this paper is to describe a residential future teachers program in Connecticut which recruits minority rising juniors and seniors from high schools across…
Descriptors: Minority Group Teachers, Minority Group Children, Diversity (Faculty), Racial Composition