Two experiments are conducted to observe how children, ages 10-15, who have not previously used a computer, will learn concepts relevant to computer programing languages. The interpreters used are LOGO and SIMPER. Subjects are pretested with an instrument developed to predict ability to manage the concepts. They are then given group instruction on…

AN EXAMINATION OF 29 STUDIES REVEALS A GREAT VARIATION IN THE PROCEDURES AND FINDINGS OF THESE INVESTIGATIONS INTO EXPERIMENTAL EFFORTS IN JUNIOR COLLEGE CURRICULA AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, THE STUDIES USUALLY DID ONE OF FOUR THINGS--(1) CONSIDERED PROGRAMS AT A NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONS, (2) SUMMARIZED THE RATIONALE AND PROCEDURE OF AN…

This report comprises a collection of summaries of exploratory efforts by college professors at the Committee on Institutional Cooperation member institutions to develop new and better ways of teaching. Usually these are local experiments aimed at improving the conditions for learning in a specific subject-matter area, but many of the procedures…

Tangential pieces and parts of work experiences of a psychologist-educator-researcher are put together in this collection to let the reader into the real world of education and experimental projects. The book is a loosely structured compilation of information taken from a personal journal, reports, and tape-recorded interviews of the people dealt…

Originally a speech prepared for the Alabama Consortium for the Development of Higher Education, this is a paper that attempts to test assumptions about non-traditional educational programs and simultaneously to posit alternative approaches that are flexible but still maintain appropriate academic standards. (Author)

Presents a follow-up report on Alpha, an experimental unit of the College of DuPage in Illinois. Traces the postgraduation activities of Alpha graduates and describes new Alpha programs and projects. (CAM)

THE NATIONAL PROGRAM IN THE USE OF TELEVISION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS WAS AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF USING TELEVISED INSTRUCTION AS A MAJOR RESOURCE IN THE TEACHING OF LARGE CLASSES. IT WAS ALSO CONCERNED WITH--THE KIND AND AMOUNT OF OTHER SERVICES NEEDED TO SET UP OPTIMUM CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING, SCHEDULING AND SCHOOL BUILDING…

At Mercer County Community College (New Jersey) an experimental learning resources center and a new curriculum in the social sciences were developed having primary objectives of: (1) keeping more minority-group students in school, (2) reducing their withdrawal rate, (3) developing assessment techniques accommodating inner-city populations, (4)…

SERIES OF EIGHT CONSECUTIVE AND RELATED EXPERIMENTS WERE COMPLETED. THESE WERE PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND QUANTIFICATION OF VIBROTACTILE CONDITIONING PROCEDURES THAT LED TO THE MEASUREMENT OF HEARING IN DEAF AND HEARING SUBJECTS RANGING IN AGE FROM ADULTS TO AS YOUNG AS 2 AND 1/2 YEARS. A MODIFICATION OF THE RADIOEAR B-70A BONE CONDUCTION…

To evaluate the effectiveness of demonstrations in vocational agriculture instruction, 12 randomly selected Iowa high schools were divided and used as a control group and a demonstration group. Thirty-nine demonstrations were used in four subject matter areas of the test group, while the control group did not have use of the demonstrations.…

To determine the effect of field trips on student achievement in each of four subject matter areas in vocational agriculture, 12 schools offering approved programs were randomly selected and divided into a treatment group and a control group. Uniform teaching outlines and reference materials were provided to each group. While no field trips were…

Although every student has a right to expect well informed teachers, many college biology instructors cannot keep up with the new findings in their own and related fields. This model program shows a technique demanding continuing faculty education and greater participation by the student in the educative process. Being comprehensive, the model…

The Academic Advancement Co-operative, a student-to-student assistance program designed to provide increased opportunity for academic achievement among students at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, has operated successfully for more than 2 years, during which time it has been of service to a great many college students. As a Federally-funded…