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Webster, Donald R.; Majerich, David M.; Madden, Amanda G. – Advances in Engineering Education, 2016
A flipped classroom approach was implemented in an undergraduate fluid mechanics course. Students watched short, online video lectures before class, participated in active in-class problem solving sessions (in pairs), and completed individualized online quizzes weekly. In-class activities were designed to develop problem-solving skills and teach…
Descriptors: Mechanics (Physics), Undergraduate Students, Electronic Learning, Multimedia Materials
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Metrejean, Eddie; Noland, Thomas G. – Journal of Education for Business, 2011
Online education continues to grow at a rapid pace. Assessment of the effectiveness of online programs is needed to differentiate legitimate programs from diploma mills. The authors examined the perceptions of CPA firm recruiters on whether an online Master of Accounting (MACC) matters in the hiring decision. Results show that recruiters do not…
Descriptors: Accounting, Masters Degrees, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
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Jones, Christopher D.; Chancey, Roy; Lowe, Laura A.; Risler, Edwin A. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2010
Objective: This research study assesses the effectiveness of participation in a multimodal/holistic residential treatment program on changing deviant sexual interests and functional impairment among sexually abusive youth. Method: A one-group pretest posttest design was utilized to examine pretest (intake) and posttest (discharge) scores for 58…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Sexuality, Aggression, Juvenile Justice
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Williams, Jennifer; McClure, Megan – Journal of Leadership Education, 2010
Finding an effective teaching methodology for leadership educators is daunting. In this experimental study undergraduate leadership students' retention of knowledge was tested after receiving leadership instruction via lecture, experiential learning, and public pedagogy. Results show lecture is an inferior method of teaching leadership while…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Leadership Training, Experimental Curriculum, Undergraduate Students
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Medcalfe, Simon – Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 2009
There have been few studies comparing student performance in online and face-to-face economics courses. Those studies that have been undertaken have concentrated on traditional students (18- to 22-year-olds). This paper examines student outcomes in an undergraduate course in microeconomics taught to non-traditional students (average age is 33…
Descriptors: Microeconomics, Adult Learning, Evidence, Online Courses