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Download full textRadencich, Marguerite C., Ed. – 1994
The following articles are included: "Reconceptualizing the Language of Adult Literacy" (Ilsley, Stahl); "Expanding the Definition of Literacy for Adult Remedial Readers" (Heathington); "Adult Literacy Programs" (Davis); "Stages in the Reading Development of Adults" (Norman, Malicky); "Reading Concepts…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs
Bronson, Martha B. – 1991
A collaborative day care and public school kindergarten intervention program for children in several public housing projects in Boston was evaluated by means of the Bronson Social and Task Skill Profile, a classroom observation instrument. This instrument has categories that measure behaviors related to competence in carrying out social…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Comparative Analysis, Day Care
Beyond Training: A Field Test of the American Society for Training & Development's Workplace Basics.
Foucar-Szocki, Diane L. – 1992
In 1991, a project studied implementation of the American Society for Training and Development's Workplace Basics model. Field testing was conducted in two Virginia industries: Corning Incorporated in Waynesboro and American Safety Razor (ASR) in Verona. Corning had fewer than 100 employees and an 85 percent female work force; it had shifted from…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Career Development, Case Studies
Stover, Deborah A. – 1990
"Look into the Future" is a program created by a Job Training Partnership Act project and 9to5, Working Women Education Fund, to address the training and retraining needs of office workers in light of the advances in computer and communications systems. This guide describes the model project and suggests steps other organizations can…
Descriptors: Clerical Occupations, Clerical Workers, Curriculum Development, Dislocated Workers
Crowley, William A. – 1991
An "applied folklore" study investigated the value of certain aspects of folklore theory in an effort to upgrade teaching effectiveness. A case study approach was used to determine if the concept of labeling perspective, as adapted and advanced by folklorist Patrick B. Mullen (1988), could provide useful insights when applied to local…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavior Standards, Case Studies, Educational Research
Janopoulos, Michael – 1989
A procedure used by a university-affiliated intensive English language program to mainstream students into regular academic courses is described. The program, affiliated with Southeast Missouri State University, includes traditional English-as-a-Second-Language courses with heavy emphasis on writing and reading skills, and courses in American…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Articulation (Education), College Faculty, College Students
Phelps, L. Allen; And Others – 1982
A 6-month study was conducted of Illinois job training, rehabilitation, and vocational education programs serving handicapped persons by the Illinois Vocational Education Task Force. From a list sent to 225 vocational and special education directors, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act prime sponsors, and rehabilitation services officers,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness
Hord, Shirley M., Ed.; And Others – 1982
Papers by teacher education practitioners, on the topic of evaluation of teacher education programs, with responses by evaluation experts, are presented: (1) "Teacher Education's Evaluation of Graduates: Where Are We Going and How Do We Know When We Get There?" (J. T. Sandefur); (2) "Requirements of a Data Base for Effective Program Evaluation"…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Beginning Teachers, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Morgan, Ronald R.; And Others – 1990
Two pilot studies, which were conducted to determine the effectiveness of a home-based tutoring program operated within an accredited special function school, and to guide the development of an on-going tutoring research project are presented. The population served, from which study populations are drawn, has included, in over 20 years, 5,000…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Berney, Tomi D.; Mohagdam, Val – 1989
In its fifth year, the Hispanic Orientation to Life in America Project (Project HOLA) served 472 Spanish-speaking students of limited English proficiency. The aim of the program was to help students develop English language skills, enter mainstream classes, and understand Spanish and American culture. The program provided instruction in English as…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Bilingual Education Programs, Career Awareness, Cultural Awareness
Hotchkiss, Lawrence; Smythe, John – 1988
Data from a sample of adult participants in JTP Ohio under Title IIA of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) were analyzed. Respondents were surveyed after completion of 13 weeks of JTP training. Five outcome variables were studied: weeks worked, employment status during week 13, earnings in week 13, welfare status during week 13, and school…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Vocational Education, Adults, Comparative Analysis
Narang, Harbans L. – 1990
A study undertaken by the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, sought to determine beginning teachers' perceptions of their own abilities in 15 teaching skills and strategies and the degree of importance of various components of the teacher education program in developing these skills. Forty-three questionnaires were…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Field Experience Programs, Followup Studies
Di Martino, Vincent James; And Others – 1983
This paper evaluates the bilingual educational program at Grover Cleveland High School, Queens, New York City. The program offered instruction in English as a second language (ESL) and native language skills in Italian and Spanish as well as courses in science, mathematics, and social studies to 142 students with limited English proficiency. The…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Bilingual Education Programs, Curriculum Development, High Schools
Thompson, J. – 1985
This report is intended to assist curriculum developers, administrators, and teachers in the Technical and Further Education (TAFE) system in deciding if and when it is appropriate to introduce individualized systems of instruction in their programs. The first section explains what individualized instruction is and examines the reasons for the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Development, Educational Benefits, Feasibility Studies
Baecher, Richard E.; Coletti, Charles D. – 1988
The two-way bilingual education program in Port Chester, New York, in which both native English-speaking and limited-English-proficient native Spanish-speaking students are given instruction in both languages, is described and its outcomes evaluated. Data on the performance of language-minority and language-majority students, gathered from…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Case Studies, Elementary Education
