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Howe, R. John; Pearlstein, Gloria – Performance and Instruction, 1995
A mini-pilot test was conducted by the Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration to develop training on enforcing the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. The situation that necessitated the test is presented; mini-pilot test examples are explained; and pros and cons of the mini-pilots are examined. A sidebar contains suggestions…
Descriptors: Experimental Programs, Instructional Materials, Material Development, Performance Tests
Gordon, C. Wayne – 1969
The purpose of this preliminary report is to describe and evaluate the Los Angeles Model Mathematics Project (LAMMP). The objectives of this project include the improvement of mathematical skills and understanding of mathematical concepts, the improvement of students' self-image, the development of instructional materials and the assessment of…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Experimental Programs, Grade 7, Grade 8
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Sprung, Barbara – Young Children, 1975
Offers practical suggestions for a non-sexist preschool curriculum, with emphasis on developing classroom materials, such as puzzles, flannel board figures, block accessories, etc., which can help to eliminate sex-role stereotyping. Examples of changes which occurred due to the experimental curriculum are given. (ED)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Experimental Programs, Instructional Materials
Johnson, Francis C. – RELC Journal, 1972
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Evaluation Methods, Experimental Programs, FLES
Medeiros, Francine; Reck, John D. – 1974
The study experimentally investigated a self-image development package - Self-Programmed Counseling and Self-Programmed Control (SPC) - that was especially geared to meet the educational and personal needs of the Chicano student. The fall 1973 study used these considerations: (1) how the community college can increase the enrollment of Chicano…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Agents, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development
Schools Council, London (England). – 1966
This study provides an overview of an experimental French language program in elementary schools in Great Britain. The program reported, sponsored by the Nuffield Foundation, covers a period from 1963 through September 1970. The first part discusses origins and aims of the pilot scheme, instructional materials, teacher education, FLES, and pilot…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Schools, Experimental Programs
COGSWELL, JOHN F.; EGBERT, ROBERT L. – 1964
THE INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CENTER (IMC) OF THE CONTINUOUS PROGRESS SCHOOL WAS DESCRIBED. THE CONTINUOUS PROGRESS SCHOOL PLAN WAS DEVISED BY DR. EDWIN READ AND WAS BEING DEVELOPED AT THE LABORATORY SCHOOL OF BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY. THIS REPORT DESCRIBED HOW AN IMC MIGHT OPERATE RATHER THAN HOW ONE IS OPERATING OR IS PLANNED TO OPERATE. AS…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Continuous Progress Plan, Experimental Curriculum, Experimental Programs
Darcy, Robert L. – 1968
An experimental project was initiated to provide the schools with instructional materials, evaluation instruments and a realistic classroom educational program for bridging the gap between school and work. Some major objectives were to: (1) identify appropriate course content for economic and manpower education, (2) develop instructional…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Bexar County School Board, San Antonio, TX. – 1973
The goal of the POR FIN research design was to develop a language-based curriculum emphasizing the audiolingual approach and integrating academic and social-functioning subject matter. The modular curriculum is designed so that each lesson is independent and complete in itself, and provides a high degree of motivation, retention, and achievement…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiolingual Methods, Audiolingual Skills, Bilingual Students