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The Effect of Virtual Reality (VR) Settings on Nature Relatedness and Attitudes towards Environment in Gifted Students
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Yunus Emre Avcu; Yavuz Yaman – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2025
The aim of the research was to explore the effect of educational interventions implemented in desktop-based VR and immersive virtual reality (IVR) settings on gifted students' nature relatedness and attitudes towards environment. A a single group pretest-posttest weak experimental model was implemented. The participants involved in the study…
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Computer Simulation, Academically Gifted, Environmental Influences
Lessons Learned during the Development and Validation of an Intensive Evidence-Based Reading Intervention for Secondary Students
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Schumaker, Jean B. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2022
The purpose of this article is to describe a 40+ year journey during which researchers have endeavored to design and evaluate an integrated, empirically based reading intervention for secondary students and to chronicle the lessons learned as well as suggest future directions for this type of work. Initial development of the intervention began in…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, Program Development, Reading Instruction, Educational Development
Work-Study Program Considerations for Students with Handicaps.
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Thanos, George E.
Presented are recommendations for developing a secondary level work-study program for handicapped students. The recommendations given include provision for on-campus work training; opportunity for off-campus employment for students 16 years of age or older; employment placement based on readiness and need after assessment by the work-study…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Employment Opportunities, Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children
A Literary Review and a Plan for Principals: Extracurricular Activities, Academic Achievement, and Secondary Students' Success.
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Reynolds, Richard Kent; Karr-Kidwell, PJ – 1996
Extracurricular activities have enhanced the lives of students through the years and continue to provide students with additional skills they need to succeed in school and life. This paper offers an extensive literature review of the effect of extracurricular activities on student development and offers a plan for extending successful…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Extracurricular Activities, Middle Schools
A Pilot Study in a Cooperative School/Community Effort to Enhance Realistic Student Vocational Choice and Awareness as well as Personal Development in a Transition to Adulthood through a Meaningful "Action Learning" Program. Final Report.
Napolitan, Richard R. – 1977
A project involving thirty-nine eleventh grade students was undertaken at a senior high school to plan and initiate a community-based action learning program to provide students with a meaningful cooperative school-community work learning experience. Specific curriculum requirements were met through a combination of independent study,…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Exploration, Cooperative Programs, Educational Objectives
Applying Elements of Effective Secondary Schooling for Language Minority Students: A Tool for Reflection and Stimulus to Change. NCBE Program Information Guide Series, 14.
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Lucas, Tamara – 1993
A method for evaluating and improving the secondary school environment for limited-English-proficient students is presented. The first section outlines research findings about elements in the school context, curriculum, and staffing found effective in serving LEP students. Desirable factors in the school context include: valuing of students'…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Curriculum Design, Educational Environment, English (Second Language)