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Vanlaar, Gudrun; Vandecandelaere, Machteld; De Fraine, Bieke; De Witte, Kristof; Van Damme, Jan – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2014
In this paper, the authors looked at the effectiveness of special education schools for mathematics learning. Mathematics education is a key to increasing the later professional and citizenship opportunities of students and mathematical understanding influences decision making in all areas of life. Additionally, math failure correlates highly with…
Descriptors: Special Education, Learning Problems, Mathematics Instruction, Student Needs
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Hsieh, Tung-Cheng; Wang, Tzone-I; Su, Chien-Yuan; Lee, Ming-Che – Educational Technology & Society, 2012
As a nearly global language, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) programs are essential for people wishing to learn English. Researchers have noted that extensive reading is an effective way to improve a person's command of English. Choosing suitable articles in accordance with a learner's needs, interests and ability using an e-learning system…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Reading Materials
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Tarng, Wernhuar; Chang, Mei-Yu; Ou, Kuo-Liang; Yu, Kein-Fu; Hsieh, Kuen-Rong – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2012
The goal of this study is to develop a virtual farm for educational applications. Users can play the role of a farmer by planting vegetables and raising poultry on the virtual farm to observe their growth through online learning activities. The virtual farm possesses educational and entertaining functions, and it is designed by simulating the real…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Elementary School Science, Agricultural Occupations