Findings of a survey of all preschool institutions in Britain circa 1975 are discussed with respect to (1) geographical distribution; (2) attendance; (3) characteristics of attending children; (4) center characteristics; (5) parental involvement; and (6) outside professional support. Appended materials discuss issues of classifying the various…

Discusses the development of a computer laboratory for sociology courses, as well as some advantages and disadvantages of incorporating computer technology into the classroom. Examines the proposal and proposal-review process. Provides tips for writing a successful proposal. (MJP)

To lay a foundation for the design and effective use of low-cost, part-task and low-fidelity training devices, this report identifies dimensions of skill performance in terms of modern learning and behavior theory, and analyzes cognitive and motor skills as they relate to information processing. Cognitive processes discussed include task…

Registrants of college chemistry (Chem 103) whose permanent address indicated they lived in Maryland, Washington, D.C., or northern Virginia, were invited by letter to participate in a pre-course refresher consisting of listening to as many as seven audiotutorial tapes on the basic concepts and calculations of chemistry. Sixty-nine percent of…

Investigates the benefits of using a single personal computer and a projection system to teach undergraduate statistics. Identifies the required hardware and software, as well as the educational objectives and methods. Maintains that this method allows for immediate assessment and feedback. (MJP)

This study investigated the resource allocation process--how school administrators obtain the proper resources to operate their schools, distribute the available resources among the various school programs appropriately, and manage resources for effective educational results--in four high schools during the 1984-85 school year. Information was…

This document, the 1987-89 statewide (Indiana) performance report, addresses 14 objectives that the state, through its educational institutions, strived to achieve. The report is organized around the strategic directions adopted by the State Commission for Higher Education as part of its work plan for 1987-90. The objectives successfully achieved…

Attitudes of middle grade science teachers toward use of hands-on science were examined through the use of a 12 question Likert scale survey. The population consisted of Georgia Southwestern College Graduate School Division of Education students attending the Fall Quarter, 1993. Subjects selected were teachers who had taught or were currently…

Interviews with head teachers gathered information to study the relationship between academic achievement and variables such as availability of classrooms, furniture, and books in Botswana primary schools. In contrast to some studies carried out in the West, research supported the view that school facilities are integral to academic achievement.…

This handbook offers a teach-yourself guide for teachers, administrators, and researchers on the management of educational media and materials. Management of instructional media is often complicated by overlapping functions and responsibilities of various government levels and administrative positions. The guide contains one learning module, which…