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Poole, Howard R.; Russell, James – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1974
Reported are some findings from a study designed to discover the opinions of science educators about the procedures they used in the development of audio-tutorial (AT) lessons and/or minicourses. (PEB)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Instruction
New York Inst. of Tech., Old Westbury. – 1971
As a supplement to the principal reports, a total of 776 verbal behavioral objectives are incorporated in this document relating to the U. S. Naval Academy Self-Paced Physics Course. The objectives are related to the following aspects: physical measurements, frames of reference, significant figures, statics, dynamics, kinematics, electricity, and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, College Science, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development
New York Inst. of Tech., Old Westbury. – 1971
As a supplement to the principal reports, basic revision guidelines, philosophy, and procedures are discussed in this document relating to the U. S. Naval Academy Self-Paced Physics Course. Following a brief course description, analyses are made of the rationale for revision activities, study guide alteration, and content, objective, format, and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Curriculum Development, Learning Experience
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Barnhill, M. V., III – American Journal of Physics, 1973
Discusses use of the modified Keller method to teach three semesters of physics courses to groups of 10-12 students. Indicates student performance is markedly improved on the final examinations. (CC)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Instruction
New York Inst. of Tech., Old Westbury. – 1973
Samples of the Self-Paced Physics Course materials are presented in this collection for dissemination purposes. Descriptions are included of course objectives, characteristics, structures, and content. As a two-semester course of study for science and engineering sophomores, most topics are on a level comparable to that of classical physics by…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Curriculum Development
Branson, Robert K.; And Others – 1971
As a supplement to the principal reports, descriptions are given in this report for the development, validation, and installation of the Self-Paced Physics Course at the U. S. Naval Academy. Following an executive summary, an introduction to course characteristics, and an overview of the project, statistical tests are discussed in connection with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Curriculum Development, Physics
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Bushman, Gary L.; And Others – Physics Teacher, 1973
Describes various physics courses offered at Moline, particularly the conduct of self-pacing programs for grade 10-12 students who are either interested in the topic or planning further study in science. Indicates tremendously increasing enrollments with the adoption of the new instruction method. (CC)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Enrollment
Florida Univ., Gainesville. P. K. Yonge Lab. School. – 1973
A report on the development and tryout of an individualized chemistry program is presented in this monograph, based on the 1969 pilot-test results obtained from the P. K. Yonge Laboratory School and the 1970-72 field test findings from public schools in Florida. The purpose of introducing this program is to help teachers in adopting more…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Individualized Programs, Instructional Materials