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Mastery Learning and Programmed Instruction in Developing Countries
Morgan, Robert M. – Educational Technology, 1973
A look at how developing countries, specifically Korea, are beginning to look to educational technology as a partial solution to their educational problems. (Author)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Development, Educational Technology, Learning Activities
The Effectiveness of Direct Instruction in a Third-World Context.
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Grossen, Bonnie; Kelly, Bernadette F. – International Review of Education/Internationale Zeitschrift fuer Erziehungswissenschaft/Revue Internationale de Pedagogie, 1992
Advocates the use of the Engelmann-Becker Direct Instruction method to address third-world problems in education. Explains the method, which structures meaningful, strategic learning to ensure student success. Presents results of a pilot study of its use in Gazankulu in South Africa. (DMM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum Design, Developing Nations, Educational Needs
The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies, Language, and Education, Volume 2
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Marschark, Marc, Ed.; Spencer, Patricia Elizabeth, Ed. – Oxford University Press, 2010
"The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies, Language, and Education, Volume 2," is an updated edition of the landmark original volume. A range of international experts present a comprehensive overview of the field of deaf studies, language, and education. This area has grown dramatically over the past forty years. From work on the linguistics…
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Linguistics, Sign Language
An Evaluation of Non-Formal Education in Ecuador. Volume 1: Executive Summary.
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Laosa, Luis M.; And Others – 1975
As the first volume of a 4-volume report evaluating the University of Massachusetts Non-Formal Education Project (UMass NFEP) in rural Ecuador, this volume presents summary responses to the following evaluation questions: (1) What does UMass NFEP purport to do? (2) How does UMass NFEP go about implementing its goals? (3) To what extent is UMass…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Change Agents, Developing Nations, Educational Games
An Evaluation of Non-Formal Education in Ecuador. Volume 3: Findings. Final Report.
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Laosa, Luis M.; And Others – 1975
As the third volume in a 4-volume evaluation report on the University of Massachusetts Non-Formal Education Project (UMass NFEP) initiated in rural Ecuador in 1973, this volume presents an in-depth analysis of the evaluation findings. Since UMass NFEP was initiated for purposes of developing new materials and methodologies in conjunction with and…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Developing Nations, Educational Games, Educational Objectives
Evaluation of Primary English Books I and II for Tanzania. African Studies in Curriculum Development & Evaluation, No. 124.
Dosi, Salma – 1983
A study conducted to determine the effectiveness of books one and two of "Primary English for Tanzania," currently in use in all elementary schools in that country, had two primary purposes: to provide feedback to curriculum developers and publishers for effective revision of the texts, and to increase the awareness and involvement of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Content Analysis, Developing Nations, Elementary Education
Learning To Listen, Learning To Teach. The Power of Dialogue in Educating Adults. Jossey-Bass Higher Adult Education Series.
Vella, Jane – 1994
This book examines 12 basic principles of adult learning and illustrates the power of dialogue to enable all to teach and all to learn. Part 1 comprises chapters 1 and 2, which examine 12 principles that ensure dialogue and effective learning and show how the principles can be applied to ensure the effectiveness of an adult learning event. The 12…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Case Studies