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Leith, G. O. M. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1971
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Material Development, Programed Instructional Materials, Research
Owens, David – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1988
Reviews current findings of empirical research on older adult learning, notes key differences in how older adults and young people learn, and suggests strategies that could be used to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of instruction designed for the elderly. (33 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Aging (Individuals)
Hobbs, D. J. – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1987
Describes a British study with undergraduate accountancy students which compared the quantitative and qualitative effects of three types of embedded tasks or questions--relational-semantic, transpose-semantic, and non-semantic--on learning outcomes. Variables investigated included mathematical background, recall, and comprehension. Relevance of…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Comprehension, Computer Assisted Instruction
