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Magarinos, Jose R.; Coleman, Daniel J. – 1981
The project described demonstrated not only the feasibility of producing a holographic compound spherical beamspliter mirror with full color response, but the performance and color capabilities of such a beamsplitter when incorporated into a Pancake Window Display system as a replacement for the classical glass spherical beamsplitter. This…
Descriptors: Color, Diagrams, Flight Training, Holography
Constitutional Rights Foundation, Los Angeles, CA. – 1979
This manual contains learning activities to aid secondary teachers in clarifying and enriching the Scholastic materials "Living Law." The format of the manual includes a brief overview, background information, teacher instructions, and a description of each activity. Case studies, simulations, and role-playing activities are provided. Topics…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Crime, Justice, Learning Activities
Towne, Douglas M.; Munro, Allen – 1981
A general purpose maintenance trainer, which has the potential to simulate a wide variety of electronic equipments without hardware changes or new computer programs, has been developed and field tested by the Navy. Based on a previous laboratory model, the Generalized Maintenance Trainer Simulator (GMTS) is a relatively low cost trainer that…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Microcomputers
Montgomery, Margery
This teacher's guide for grades K-2 contains simulated work experiences for students using the isolated skill concept, crawling and/or squatting. Teacher instructions include objectives, evaluation, and sequence of activities. The guide contains pre-tests and post-tests with instructions and answer keys. Three pre-skill activities are suggested,…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Job Skills, Learning Activities, Primary Education
Ewell, Kathleen S.; Norris, Carole L. – 1979
The workshop manual is designed to provide an overview of the information dissemination process for PRISE (Pennsylvania Resources and Information Center for Special Education), which provides information in response to requests from special educators throughout the state. The following aspects of the workshop are discussed (sample subtopics in…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Guides, Handicapped Children, Information Dissemination
Mitchell, Eugene E., Ed. – 1979
The study of the dynamics of physical systems is of importance to all engineering students. LSSP, a Linear System Simulation Program, is used to study the behavior of physical phenomena and systems which may be represented to a good degree of approximation by linear models. Emphasis is placed upon the unity resulting from the mathematical…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computers, Engineering Education
Levy, C. Michael – 1979
Time, space, money, and educational opportunities were the four major factors considered in upgrading the individual teaching labs at the University of Florida. The program incorporates the use of single processor microcomputers to teach a variety of courses. Software developed for a course on cognition and perception will set up a ready to run…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Learning Laboratories
HOSFORD, RAY E. – 1967
THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSISTING STUDENTS IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IS EXPLORED. COUNSELORS ASSIST STUDENTS IN LEARNING HOW TO MAKE DECISIONS. A DECISION SHOULD BE EVALUATED IN TERMS OF THE PROCESS USED TO ARRIVE AT IT RATHER THAN IN TERMS OF THE RESULTING CHOICE. KNOWLEDGE OF ALTERNATIVES, POSSIBLE OUTCOMES, AND THE PROBABILITY FOR SUCCESS OF…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Counseling, Decision Making Skills, Methods
SEMLER, IRA J. – 1965
THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH IS LEARNED AND RETAINED BY CHILDREN WHO OBSERVE THE PERFORMANCE OF ANOTHER CHILD ON A TASK INVOLVING CONCEPT LEARNING. SUBJECTS FOR THE STUDY WERE THIRD-GRADE CHILDREN ASSIGNED TO SAME SEX GROUPS OF THREE. TWO CHILDREN (1 AND 2) OBSERVED WHILE THE THIRD CHILD (S1) USED AN ELECTRONICALLY…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Grade 3, Learning Theories
FINN, JAMES D.; WEDBERG, DESMOND P. – 1963
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SIMULATED AND OF ACTUAL OBSERVATIONS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS WERE COMPARED FOR THE INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN A SEQUENCE OF FIVE COLLEGE COURSES REQUIRED IN TEACHER TRAINING. A TOTAL OF 151 STUDENTS IN FOUR SECTIONS OF THE INTRODUCTORY COURSE WERE RANDOMLY ASSIGNED TO THREE GROUPS WHICH--(1) OBSERVED A MINIMUM OF 30 HOURS IN…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Class Activities, College Students, Films
WEINBERGER, MORRIS J. – 1965
A STUDY TO ASSESS SIMULATION AS A TEACHING TECHNIQUE, AND TO HELP ANSWER A NUMBER OF QUESTIONS CONCERNING ITS USE INVOLVED (1) TRACING THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF SIMULATION TECHNIQUES IN TRAINING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, (2) SURVEYING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SIMULATION HAS BEEN USED IN TRAINING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, (3) DETERMINING WHAT…
Descriptors: Administration, College Administration, Educational Programs, Feedback
Bruin, Klaas, Ed.; And Others – 1979
These 16 papers presented at the 1979 conference of the International Simulation and Gaming Association focus on new simulation and gaming models and research findings, with an additional emphasis on the use of simulation and gaming techniques for analytical as well as communicative purposes. Specific topics covered include (1) the state of…
Descriptors: Design, Educational Games, Foreign Countries, Game Theory
Witcher, William W.; Baptiste, H. Prentice, Jr. – 1974
This learning module instruction booklet provides guidelines for the use of a kit designed to teach students nondiscriminatory social attitudes and to heighten general awareness of cultural differences. Intended for use with a film followed by group discussion, the kit provides samples of attitude pretest and an attitude posttest related to the…
Descriptors: Bias, Ethnocentrism, Learning Modules, Minority Groups
Karweit, Nancy – 1978
This paper examines the effects of learning time on student achievement. It begins by reviewing what is known about how time is allocated and utilized in schools and the effects of differing amounts of exposure to schooling on achievement. Several theoretical perspectives concerning how time spent affects achievement are briefly discussed. The…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Programs, Mathematical Models, Pacing
LAMB, JERRY C.; MIRABELLA, ANGELO – 1966
THE EFFECT OF ADAPTIVE VERSUS NONADAPTIVE TRAINING UPON PEROFRMANCE IN A VISUAL TARGET DETECTION TASK WAS INVESTIGATED. ADAPTIVE TRAINING WAS NOT FOUND TO BE SUPERIOR TO NONADAPTIVE TRAINING. BUT INCREASING TASK DIFFICULTY IN AN ARBITRARY STEPWISE FASHION WAS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN MAINTAINING A CONSTANT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY. THIS DOCUMENT, AD 634…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Difficulty Level, Evaluation, Feedback
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