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Malott, Richard W.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1972
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Experimental Programs, Program Descriptions, Programed Instruction
Green, Ronald C. – Teaching Political Science, 1974
An analysis of the disappointing results of an experimental, semi-programmed government course is reported. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Experimental Programs, Political Science, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedCrane, Robert L.; Jacobson, Marjory E. – Educational Leadership, 1973
The Self-Instruction Center is the name given to the location for students who participate in an experimental project at Webber Junior High School in Saginaw, Michigan for students experiencing behavioral as well as learning difficulties. (Authors/CB)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Experimental Programs, Junior High School Students, Learning Problems
Download full textMCKEE, JOHN M.; SEAY, DONNA M. – 1966
SEVENTY-EIGHT PAROLEES IN THE CENTER'S DEMONSTRATION PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED VOCATIONAL COURSES AND WERE EMPLOYED. OF 83 INMATES IN TRAINING AT PRESENT, 21 HAD A LOW READING ABILITY WHICH PREVENTED THEIR COMPREHENDING THE SHOP RELATED STUDIES, BUT SPECIALLY DESIGNED MATERIALS OF VARYING LEVELS ARE BEING INTRODUCED INTO COURSES, AND OTHERS…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Demonstration Programs, Experimental Programs, Prisoners
Peer reviewedCarter, Thomas P.; Ginsberg, Raymon E. – Foreign Language Annals, 1976
An experimental university program in first-year French is described in which a self-instructional, programed text was used. Students proceeded at their own rate and were allowed repeated attempts to meet the minimal requirement of 75 percent mastery. Results indicated a higher level of performance but less material covered. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, College Language Programs, Communication Skills, Competency Based Education
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
MCKEE, JOHN M.; SEAY, DONNA M. – 1965
THE FIRST GROUP OF 46 INMATES WAS GRADUATED FROM VOCATIONAL COURSES IN WELDING, BRICKLAYING, SERVICE STATION WORK, SMALL APPLIANCE REPAIR, AND BARBERING IN APRIL 1965. TWENTY OF THESE GRADUATES HAD CONFIRMED JOBS, 11 HAD TENTATIVE JOB COMMITMENTS, AND 15 WERE AWAITING PAROLE DATES. THE 118 APPLICANTS FOR THE NEXT SERIES OF COURSES WILL PARTICIPATE…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Bibliographies, Correctional Education, Demonstration Programs
Sandhofer, Richard G.; Nichols, Jack L., Ed. – 1968
Automated audio visual vocational training courses for duplication machine operator and janitor occupations were developed for poor learners to use in rehabilitation centers, state hospitals, etc. Program development included: (1) surveying pertinent literature in the field of program learning of occupations, (2) visiting business and industrial…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Audiovisual Instruction, Autoinstructional Aids, Experimental Programs
KOMOSKI, P. KENNETH; GREEN, EDWARD J. – 1964
DURING THE SUMMER OF 1963 NINETEEN PERSONS IN RAMALLAH, JORDAN AND THIRTY-SEVEN PERSONS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA TOOK A SIX WEEK TRAINING WORKSHOP COURSE IN PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION. THE COURSE CONSISTED OF LECTURES, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, READING ASSIGNMENTS, INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES, PROGRAM WRITING, EDITING, AND STUDENT TRIALS. THE TRAINEES MADE COMMENDABLE…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Experiments, Evaluation Methods, Experimental Programs
Diamond, Robert M. – 1966
An experimental program was undertaken to find a means of facilitating the teaching of art to large numbers of students in a Humanities course at the University of Miami. Original paintings were available for study in the University art gallery, but there was insufficient room for large classes in the gallery and a specialist teacher was not…
Descriptors: Art Education, Attitudes, College Freshmen, Experimental Groups
Bockman, John F. – 1969
This three-month project utilized commercially prepared programed materials in French, German, and Spanish instruction for eighth graders selected for high language aptitude and above average ability. Interviews with participating students made after the completion of the project are the basis of the project evaluation which includes…
Descriptors: Educational Experiments, Experimental Programs, French, German
Stanford Univ., CA. Inst. for Mathematical Studies in Social Science. – 1968
In 1963, the Institute began a program of research and development in computer-assisted instruction (CAI). Their efforts have been funded at various times by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, The National Science Foundation and the United States Office of Education. Starting with a medium-sized computer and six student stations, the Institute…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Research
