Descriptor
Experimental Programs | 13 |
Material Development | 13 |
Instructional Materials | 9 |
Curriculum Development | 5 |
Programed Instruction | 4 |
Programed Instructional… | 4 |
Academic Achievement | 2 |
Autoinstructional Aids | 2 |
Correctional Education | 2 |
Curriculum Evaluation | 2 |
Demonstration Programs | 2 |
More ▼ |
Author
KLAUS, DAVID J. | 2 |
COGSWELL, JOHN F. | 1 |
Darcy, Robert L. | 1 |
EGBERT, ROBERT L. | 1 |
Gordon, C. Wayne | 1 |
Howe, R. John | 1 |
Johnson, Francis C. | 1 |
MCKEE, JOHN M. | 1 |
Medeiros, Francine | 1 |
Pearlstein, Gloria | 1 |
Reck, John D. | 1 |
More ▼ |
Publication Type
Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
Journal Articles | 1 |
Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Manpower Development and… | 2 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
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
KLAUS, DAVID J.; AND OTHERS – 1960
THIS VOLUME, PART OF A TWO-VOLUME SET, PROVIDES AUTOINSTRUCTION IN PHYSICS. THE MATERIAL COVERS UNITS ON (1) STATIC ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL CHARGES, (2) COULOMB'S LAW, (3) DISTRIBUTION OF CHARGE AND FLOW OF CURRENT, (4) DIFFERENCE OF POTENTIAL, (5) BATTERIES AND CIRCUITS, (6) RESISTANCE AND RESISTORS, (7) POTENTIAL DIVIDER AND WHEATSTONE…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Experimental Programs, Material Development, Physics
KLAUS, DAVID J.; AND OTHERS – 1960
THIS VOLUME 2 OF A TWO-VOLUME SET PROVIDES AUTOINSTRUCTION IN PHYSICS. THE UNITS COVERED IN THIS VOLUME ARE (1) REFLECTION OF LIGHT, (2) PHOTOMETRY, (3) POLARIZATION, (4) REFRACTION OF LIGHT, (5) SNELL'S LAW, (6) LENSES, FOCUS, AND FOCAL POINTS, (7) IMAGE FORMATION, AND (8) ABERRATIONS, THE EYE, AND MAGNIFICATION. THE INTRODUCTION AND UNITS ON…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Experimental Programs, Material Development, Physics
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

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
Rehabilitation Research Foundation, Elmore, AL. Draper Correctional Center. – 1965
MATERIALS RELATING TO VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE CENTER'S VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG INMATES ARE PRESENTED TO SHOW A DEVELOPMENTAL PICTURE OF THE PROGRAM. OF 650 INMATES, 372 APPLIED FOR TRAINING, 50-60 WERE REFERRED TO ACADEMIC SCHOOL, 120 WERE SERVED, 109 GRADUATED, 50 WERE EMPLOYED, 59 WERE AWAITING PAROLE, AND 120 WERE AWAITING…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Demonstration Programs, Experimental Programs, Material Development
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
MCKEE, JOHN M.; SEAY, DONNA M. – 1965
INMATES WERE EXPERIMENTAL SUBJECTS IN A PROJECT FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT. OF THE 46 WHO COMPLETED TRAINING IN MAY, 35 WERE PAROLED AND EMPLOYED, AND 11 WERE AWAITING PAROLE CONFIRMATIONS. A SECOND GROUP WERE ENROLLED. TO OVERCOME SOME STUDENT WEAKNESSES, A REMEDIAL NIGHT SCHOOL CLASS WAS INITIATED. THIS PROBLEM COULD BE ELIMINATED BY…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Demonstration Programs, Experimental Programs, Material 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