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Ma, L.; Ferguson, J.; Roper, M.; Wood, M. – Computer Science Education, 2011
The teaching of introductory computer programming seems far from successful, with many first-year students performing more poorly than expected. One possible reason for this is that novices hold "non-viable" mental models (internal explanations of how something works) of key programming concepts which then cause misconceptions and difficulties. An…
Descriptors: Teaching Models, Programming, Misconceptions, Models
Scott, Harry V. – Educational Technology, 1974
A discussion of four dimensions to teacher education 1) instructional; 2) personal; 3) professional; and 4) community. Emphasis of article is on the instructional dimension. (Author/HB)
Descriptors: Instructional Improvement, Models, Teacher Education, Teacher Qualifications
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Sharp, Gregory – American Educational Research Journal, 1981
The design and evaluation of a model videotape used in an instructional improvement program for teaching assistants was studied. Results indicated modeling produced a significant effect on the acquisition of behaviors. Observers need not perceive the topic as interesting or relevant for a videotape to be effective. (Author/DWH)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Models, Teaching Assistants
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Niedermeyer, Fred C. – Elementary School Journal, 1977
Defines an outcomes-based instructional supervision model and reports on the testing of such a model in an outcomes-based classroom-verified instructional reading program, involving 99 kindergartens in 36 elementary schools. (BF/JH)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Course Evaluation, Course Objectives, Instructional Improvement
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Pegg, John – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 1989
Presents nine properties of a mathematics lesson to help preservice and inservice mathematics teachers become proficient lesson planners. Illustrates how these properties can fit into a cognitive developmental framework to improve lesson planning. (21 references) (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Homework, Instructional Improvement
Wallace, Richard C., Jr. – 1982
Addressing the Pittsburgh public school system's need for staff evaluation, Pittsburgh's Research-Based Instructional Supervisory Model (PRISM) is an adaptation of Madeline Hunter's materials on effective teaching and Theodore Forte's synthesis of Hunter's materials in his "Workshop on Instructional Skills." While total PRISM…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
Chambers, Donald L, Ed. – 1987
In an effort to present important research results in readable form for elementary and secondary teachers of mathematics, this publication reviews a model and ways of effectively teaching mathematics. The model of instruction proposed by Good and Grouws is based on teacher-centered whole class instruction. Perspectives and guidance are offered in…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Gardenhire, John Fouts – 1996
Laney's Success Model for First-Year Students attempts to increase retention by accommodating students and encouraging learning. It requires an institutional commitment for student academic success and tries to dispel the forces of attrition: academic boredom, difficulty adjusting to college life, and academic underpreparedness. The first-year…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Programs, Community Colleges, Faculty Development