When a teacher-trainer conducted a workshop on the "6+1" model of writing evaluation for teachers at a school for the deaf, she used her experience teaching deaf children to adapt the model for their use. Since she knew that deaf students are actually English language learners, she drew on and modified a version of the model used with native…

Asserts that many enrichment options are congruent with core beliefs regarding middle school pedagogy and suggests some models that will raise the ceiling of achievement for gifted learners and provide opportunity to enhance the learning of all students. Focuses on: (1) shared vision; (2) flexible grouping structures; (3) varied teaching and…

A collaboration between composition instructor and librarian is a logical means for students to see the direct connection between writing and research and to learn critical thinking. A list of 10 questions for evaluating research sources is provided, and a model for integrating critical thinking and library skills in a single, 1-hour session is…

Describes an attempt at an English grammar program for the first year of secondary schooling in Queensland, Australia linked to the grammatical features introduced in the students' second language programs. Outlines the stages of development, including examination of the second language texts and of English course books and deciding on a…

Describes activities in which students perform experiments with physical models that they create. Students develop geometric intuition and build a concrete foundation upon which abstract principles can be built. (DDR)

Examines a nonintrusive model for technology training in teacher education and describes the University of Northern Iowa's basic preservice technology training course: educational media and classroom computing. Discusses media production, distance education, hypermedia, e-mail, telecommunications and the Internet, database construction,…

Discusses the goals of team building, scope of team-building interventions, and specific contributions of both experiential (corporate adventure training) and nonexperiential (traditional) methods for increasing work-group effectiveness. A model for effectively combining the two approaches involves establishing goals, clarifying team members'…

Discusses authentic activities and case based learning and describes two cases that were developed as support materials for master's degree students undertaking a major multimedia design project at the University of Wollongong (Australia). Examines Jonassen's model for a constructivist learning environment and considers desired outcomes against…

Discusses the education and training of entrepreneurs and presents empirical results of an assessment of the effectiveness of various instructional techniques with undergraduate students. Kolb's learning model is examined, active versus reflective learning styles are considered, and implications for curriculum development to encourage…

The effects of social skill training on social behavior was assessed, using a structured learning model with 3 children with behavioral disorders, ages 7-14. Results showed an increase in frequency for most skill areas, an inverse relationship across negative behaviors, maintenance over time, and moderate levels of generalization to nontreatment…

Five principles of Daily Life Therapy are examined: group-oriented instruction; highly structured routine activities; learning through imitation; reduction of unproductive activity levels through rigorous exercise; and a curriculum based on music, movement, and art. These tenets are discussed in terms of current theory, research, and educational…

The results of a simulation model of a queuing system are reported. Use in an introductory quantitative analysis course to enhance students' computer and quantitative modeling knowledge is described. (CW)

Describes a performance engineering model used to design an effective implementation system for a supervisory training program. Highlights include a discussion of management participation, an implementation planning matrix, a flow chart of the implementation process, and a form for field trainer follow-up. (LRW)

Issues that underlie the development of measurement systems to evaluate the social effects of supported education for disabled students are discussed. An assessment model which examines both outcome (i.e., increased acceptance, social participation, and levels of friendships) and process variables (e.g., specific social interaction skills) is…

Discussion of the use of computer simulation in the social sciences highlights types of simulation strategies and their combinations in comprehensive simulations. The strengths and weaknesses of simulations as instructional and research tools are examined, examples are given, and design issues arising in each type are explored. (29 references)…