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Buckley, Kathleen; And Others – Adolescence, 1982
Compared a videotape and lecture method for teaching the self-measurement of blood pressure in 13- to 18-year-old adolescents (N=20). Found both methods of instruction equal in respect to acquisition of skills. The videotape method of instruction was more cost-effective in populations of more than 23.9 adolescents. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Comparative Analysis, Hypertension, Lecture Method
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Harding, Carol Gibb; Snyder, Kenneth – Adolescence, 1991
Presents a theoretical rationale for implementing procedures that can foster moral development. Builds on Kohlberg's studies of moral reasoning, specifically his concept of the just community approach where the teacher and more advanced peers serve as advocates of mature moral reasoning. Makes a case for using contemporary films and literature as…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Ethical Instruction, Films, Literature
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Gardner, David C.; Gardner, Paula L. – Adolescence, 1978
Students in a remedial resource room program were assigned spelling and vocabulary tasks under a goal-setting/no-goal-setting procedure to see if goal setting behaviors facilitate learning. Results supported Rotter's social learning theory and the use of unobtrusive goal-setting procedures in special education classes. (SJL)
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, High Schools, Learning Disabilities, Learning Theories