The reinforcing characteristics of bonus feedback were investigated, as 130 children from both regular and resource classrooms in grades two-four were taught time-telling using a microcomputer-controlled videodisc system. No significant differences were found among five feedback conditions used, indicating that bonus feedback had little positive…

Utilizing four pairs of preschoolers with Down's Syndrome, the efficacy of two prompt-fading procedures (decreasing assistance and graduated guidance procedure) was compared during instruction of two self-help skills. The efficacy of observational learning was also examined. Both prompt-fading procedures and observational learning were effective…

Compared two methods for correcting transfer errors in the foreign language classroom. Eight commonly encountered English-to-French transfer errors were identified and randomly assigned to one or two teaching conditions for one class section; each error was assigned to the opposite condition for the other section. (29 references) (VWL)

This economic analysis compares the costs of two training alternatives for inservice teacher training in rural areas: (1) actual training delivered via telecommunications, and (2) estimated costs of an equal amount of on-site training. A project at Utah State University using interactive television for early education staff teaching handicapped…

It is proposed that cooperative learning and collaborative learning are related but essentially different processes, developed for educating people of different ages, experiences, and levels of interdependence and based on distinctive assumptions about the nature and authority of knowledge. Moreover, cooperative learning may undercut collaborative…

Contrastive analysis has an important role to play in the contemporary second-language classroom. It will move more and more into a domain of analysis that will focus on the underlying conceptual systems of the native language and target language. (Contains 48 references.) (LB)

Discussion of academic libraries and the accrediting process focuses on an evaluation and comparison of library guidelines from 17 specialized accrediting bodies with guidelines from regional accreditors. Input versus output measures are discussed, and suggestions for improving the library's participation in the process are offered. (Contains 25…

A two-stage process for college student evaluation that combines peer assessment with self-assessment is described, and experience with it is discussed. Several necessary features are highlighted and include assessment made in steps that are absorbable and achievable by students; building student confidence from experience; and providing feedback…

A pyramidal model of parent training by peers was compared to training by a professional, with 26 parents of children with autism. Both types of training helped in acquiring, maintaining, and generalizing parents' teaching skills, and children's performance mostly increased. Improvements were comparable for parents trained by a professional or by…

Describes a project developed at Loughborough University (United Kingdom) to evaluate the application of flexible learning techniques to an information technology-based database concepts course. Results of course evaluation questionnaires are discussed, as well as test scores, which indicate no strong differences when compared with conventionally…

Examines the enhancement of adult student entrepreneurial expertise through the use of recommendations and models from information theorists including experiential pedagogy and expert script. Outcomes suggest enhanced entrepreneurial expertise is influenced by experienced mentors. (Author/JMV)

The use of hierarchical models in social science research is discussed, with emphasis on causal inference and consideration of the limitations of hierarchical models. The increased use of Gibbs sampling and other Markov-chain Monte Carlo methods in the application of hierarchical models is recommended. (SLD)

Applies an aesthetic instrument to first-grade students' pictorial/oral and written responses to determine if significant aesthetic growth was demonstrated in responses collected over a three-month period. Compares students' written growth to growth demonstrated in pictorial/oral responses. Finds that pictorial and oral responses can serve as…

Discussion of journal pricing and its effects on academic libraries focuses on data from the Optical Society of America's pricing study that used price per 1,000 words as a quantitative evaluative tool. Data collection methodology is described, and implications of the results for library collection development are suggested. (eight references)…

One teacher's experience teaching Spanish to a gifted fourth grade class and a traditional class is reported. Three Foreign Language Experience Program (FLEX) objectives were used: promoting interest in a second-language and culture, fostering interest in future study, and exposing students to limited language in thematic settings to acquire…