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Arnold, W. F.; Carpenter, C. J. – 1984
This report examines ways of providing technician training in the operating principles of robotic devices. The terms "robotics" and "robotic arms" are first defined. Some background information on the principal features of robotic arms is given, including their geometric arrangement, type of actuator used, control method, and…
Descriptors: Automation, Behavioral Objectives, Core Curriculum, Costs
Hofmeister, Alan M.; And Others – 1996
This project addressed the need for training materials for paraeducators in their roles as members of the instructional team, and for teachers as classroom executives who lead that team. Paraprofessional personnel in this project include paid aides, volunteers, cross-age tutors, and parents instructing children in the schools. The three objectives…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Sherman, Deborah C.; And Others – 1980
Both formative and summative evaluations were used to guide development and appraise outcomes of a model college/public service agency collaborative effort to develop an inservice, onsite, volunteer training program for Office of Environmental Affairs (OEA) employees. Assessment procedures included interviews with Training Development Program…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Colleges, Communication Skills, Competency Based Education
Sherman, Deborah C. – 1980
In addition to an 11-page narrative, this final report contains materials from a model college/public service agency collaborative effort to develop an inservice, onsite, volunteer training program for Office of Environmental Affairs employees. These activities are described: task analysis to determine environmental/human service paraprofessional…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Colleges, Communication Skills, Competency Based Education
Turker, A. Vural – 1984
During the last 60 years, Turkey has experienced significant demographic changes and economic development. In response to these changes, policymakers in Turkey have initiated a number of reforms in the area of vocational and technical education. One such reform was the undertaking of a joint effort between the Turkish Council of Higher Education…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demography, Developing Nations, Economic Development
Long, James P.; Warmbrod, Catharine P. – 1982
So that postsecondary institutions can meet the training needs of business and industry, this guide has been developed to help colleges increase and improve their active participation in assisting businesses and industries to use advanced technology. It provides suggestions for keeping faculty up to date, acquiring the latest equipment, and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Demand Occupations, Education Work Relationship
Ashbaker, Betty Y.; Morgan, Jill – 1999
This article includes the contents of a paper presented at the 1999 National Staff Development Conference, then summarizes data collected from attendees of that conference session in response to a written survey distributed and completed during the session. The conference session explained that paraeducators require training, but there is concern…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Observation
Morgan, Jill; Ashbaker, Betty Y. – 2002
This final report describes accomplishments and activities of the 4-year Super-Vision project, designed to train teachers to supervise paraeducators in their work with students who have disabilities. The project used a problem-solving, consultative model, validated curriculum materials ("Teamwork and Evaluation"), and a training of trainers…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Education
Heuristics, Inc., Dedham, MA. – 1974
This report presents the evaluation of the 1973-1974 Fall River Middle School Research and Development Center, a project funded by ESEA Title VII as a model demonstration bilingual program beginning in 1972-1973. The evaluation focused on the assessment of the degree of accomplishment of product objectives for each component of the program. The…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Community Involvement, Curriculum Development, English (Second Language)
Giangreco, Michael F. – 2002
This report describes activities and accomplishments of a 3-year federally supported project to develop, implement, and evaluate a model for training paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities in general education classrooms and those who direct and supervise their work. Training materials were developed with a high degree of…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. – 2002
This curriculum outline represents the design framework for the development of a Paraeducator Instructional Institute Curriculum. The intent of the curriculum is to help Title I paraeducators in Montana meet the qualification requirements set forth under Title I, Section 1119(c) of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The curriculum is organized…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Instruction
Lombard, Avima D.; Jasik, Lynne S. – 1982
This report describes a 2-week course in early childhood education designed for resident college students in Malawi. Section 1 discusses participation by an experimental combination of trained and untrained personnel: 6 social work supervisors, 2 paraprofessional playgroup organizers, and 13 paraprofessional playgroup leaders. Staff and objectives…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries
Torres, Marcia; And Others – 1990
The High School State Incentive Grant was established to improve the quality of instruction given to New York students with handicaps by providing high school special education teachers with an intensive staff development program designed and implemented at the school, district, and citywide levels. The program consisted of three major components:…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Disabilities
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Gordon, Edmund W.; And Others – 1972
The instructional part of Trinidad's Follow Through program is based on the High Scope model developed by the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization headed by Dr. David Weikart. Now in its second year, the program emphasizes the development of individualized conceptual competence. Certain kindergarten through grade…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged Youth
McConnell, Beverly – 1975
Initiated in 1971, this early education program for children of migrant farm workers uses the adult members of the child's extended family as paraprofessional teachers who have full responsibility for teaching the child. Professional teachers, employed to "back up" the parent teacher, help with training, curriculum planning, securing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Community Involvement, Curriculum Development
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