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Peterson, Norris A. – Journal of Economic Education, 1992
Presents results of a study using a switching regression model to correct for biases in assessing the gain in economic knowledge from high school economic courses. Explains that regressors used included geometry, civics, female, African-American, college, twelfth, and dummy variables. Reports substantial differences between students who elect…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Educational Research, Elective Courses, Individual Differences
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Allington, Richard L.; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1987
Argues that remedial reading programs should be included in the core curriculum where it can support and expand subject area learning. (NKA)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Core Curriculum, Educational Improvement, Instructional Effectiveness
Thompson, Gregory W.; Schumacher, Leon G. – 1997
Agriscience teachers' perceptions of the impact of integrating science on their agricultural education program were examined through a survey of all 253 state, regional, and national winners of the National Future Farmers of America AgriScience Teacher of the Year Award Program in 1988-1995. The survey contained 38 Likert-type statements. Usable…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Sciences, Educational Needs, Higher Education
Cascio, Wayne F. – 1994
Training issues can be examined from at least two perspectives: the structural level (macro-level) and the micro-level. Structural issues in the delivery of training include the following: absent or uneven corporate commitment, inadequate expenditures by businesses, degrees awarded by schools that do not guarantee skill mastery, poaching of…
Descriptors: Corporate Education, Corporate Support, Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods