Although drill and practice software has lost favor with many educators, research shows that this type of computer-assisted instruction--as a supplement to classroom teaching--increases student achievement, reduces learning time, establishes positive feelings toward both computers and school work, and is effective with lower ability,…

Discusses curriculum statements produced in Victoria containing different views on how to teach English. States that the differences are due to the beliefs that either language is learned as a whole and with a purpose, or in parts as directed by the teacher. (EL)

A Canadian survey concerning the effectiveness of student teaching experience suggests that while the programs may not appeal to the students, the preparation they afford students is well received. (MSE)

Addresses some of the major issues discussed in the report of the National Commission on Excellence in Education. Discusses possible reasons for student avoidance of math and science courses. (EL)

The case study examines the implicit uneducability diagnosis for an individual who had not shown progress in over two years of training in eating skills. Following programing by a special training team, the S made variable but substantial progress. Results suggest that negative educability assessment based on performance in standard educational…

Assesses which organizational structures and climate variables were related to agency success in placing developmentally disabled children for adoption. One hundred ninety-nine public and private agencies in the United States and Canada participated in the study. Overall, decisiveness was an important agency variable in placement. Variables for…

Investigated the comparative effects of two types of precounseling training (written, videotaped) in facilitating client counselor relationships and client self-exploration of internally and externally oriented clients. Results indicated both internally and externally oriented clients who experienced videotaped precounseling training reported a…

Raises several major concerns of educators in the adoption of interactive video for instructional purposes. Identifies a number of useful sources of information for those who want to address these concerns. (FL)

Discusses three phases of instructional design (ID)--definition of instructional parameters, analysis and synthesis of instructional alternatives, and implementation of instructional plan--and presents a 15-step ID model. Included for each step are a descriptive name, boxed example, and rationale and (as applicable) current state of technology for…

A follow-up survey of 113 Washington State dental practices participating in a continuing education workshop on efficient use of auxiliaries revealed that positive results of the training depended on the practice implementing the goals for organizational change it had set, and that the results take time to become apparent. (MSE)

Scholarship must be a main topic of concern if teacher preparation institutions are to become first-rate professional schools. Due to the complexity of teaching and teacher education, on-going study is imperative. Classroom phenomena and institution culture and ethos must be addressed by schools of education. (DF)

This article explores the problems, implementation, and evaluation of the Basic Stuff Series in an elementary school practicum for preservice physical education teachers. (DF)

Reports findings from a national demonstration project involving the National Council on the Aging (NCOA) and 13 colleges. Studied 39 courses in which students were involved in service-learning in aging and described the range of demonstrably feasible adaptations, what students learned, and faculty perceptions of their benefits and costs.…

Analyzed psychometrics of a package of standardized scales used to assess mental health treatment outcomes in a VA cost-effectiveness study (N=451). Derived the following scales: family involvement, involvement with friends, labor market participation, symptomatology, substance abuse, client satisfaction, and client goal attainment. (LLL)

Describes research on the effectiveness of "3-2-1 CONTACT," a Public Broadcasting System children's television science series. In the study, 15 of the shows designed for the series' second season were pilot-tested with fourth and fifth graders (N=192) by examining changes in student knowledge using pre- and post-tests. Conclusions are…