The purpose of this study was to determine if different teaching approaches produced differences in learning the limit and the derivative concepts in beginning calculus as measured by a common criterion test. An ordered combination of two teaching approaches--the concrete inductive and the abstract deductive--was used for the two sequential topics…

The purpose of the study was to determine whether higher shorthand speeds were achieved by high school students in a 1-year shorthand course through the use of Simplified Gregg Shorthand or through the use of Diamond Jubilee (DJ) Gregg Shorthand. The control group consisted of 75 students enrolled in Simplified Shorthand during the years…

Investigated was academic achievement of Earth Science Curriculum Project (ESCP) students in permissive and authoritarian classes. Authoritarian and permissive teachers were identified in the formal ESCP program using McGee's F-Scale; Form 30. Random samples of students and teachers were chosen from the 15 test centers throughout the United…

The purpose of this dissertation was to compare two methods of teaching beginning shorthand to students in selected inner-city high schools in Dallas, Texas. Using the traditional approach, shorthand theory was introduced by the teacher through chalkboard presentations. In the programmed approach students learned theory individually by using a…

Since communication education in nonacademic settings has emerged as an alternative career opportunity for a number of communication graduates, it is important that there be an understanding of the differences between teaching in academic and nonacademic settings. The major philosophical differences center on three issues: the first involves the…

The variables of practice, incentive, instruction, and feedback were examined to determine which contributed significantly to the effectiveness of an instructional program, which was systematically developed to include the four variables. Two studies were carried out using the Aircraft Instrument Comprehension Program and Test. In the first study…

The purpose of the study was to determine if there were any differences in learning between graduate students taught to understand, administer, and score the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) by an independent study method as compared to those taught by a more traditional instructional procedure. The subjects were those students…

This paper reports results of the first year of a 2-year comparative study of four curricula used for disadvantaged preschool children: Bereiter-Engelmann, DARCEE, Montessori, and Traditional (the official Head Start program). Details of the study design and procedures are contained in the abbreviated Annual Progress Report for 1968-1969 (PS 003…

A comparison was made of a programed instruction (PI) text, which had been developed following a systems model, with a comparable computer-assisted instruction (CAI) version of the same material. The text was designed to teach the mathematical concept of significant figures to eighth graders. The PI text consisted of 52 linear frames. The CAI…

A study of selected variables which have an effect upon achievement in shorthand dictation is the focus of this report. The relationship between competency in shorthand accuracy and achievement in shorthand dictation, is studied in Part I. Results of three word-list tests of 200 words each, administered to 135 students, indicated that success in…

The purpose of this study was to compare the conventional lecture-discussion method and an illustrated programed textbook method when teaching a unit of instruction on the basic concepts of metallurgy. The control group used a portion of a conventional textbook accompanied by lecture, chalkboard illustration, and class discussion. The experimental…

An analytical and comparative study of Northeastern University's MBA and Management Development (MDP) programs, as representative of university MBA and MDP programs generally, is given. Perceived effects on participants of their attendance and completion of either MBA or MDP in terms of their needs and objectives are measured. Results of two…

Even initial unit test performance of Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) students is superior to that of students in a traditional course, under controlled conditions. (Author)

A study comparing a video-tutorial method of instruction in first-year college accounting with the lecture-demonstration method did not provide evidence that either method was superior. However, it was concluded that the use of prepared videocassette tapes can be an effective method of instruction. (MF)

Graduate nurse educators could profit by adopting the teaching perspective of athletic coaches, which would result in focusing on students' learning histories to identify both strengths and weaknesses. The author compares aspects of coaching athletes with teaching nurses, recommending the coaches' methods of individual evaluation and feedback. (MF)