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Kim, Dong-il – 1995
This study investigated construct validity and factorial invariance of a performance assessment of reading comprehension and writing proficiency through a multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) structure using confirmatory factor analysis. The performance assessment was administered to 1,023 fifth and sixth graders. Interrater reliability was examined for…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Construct Validity, Elementary School Students, Factor Structure
Maryland State Dept. of Education. Baltimore. Div. of Planning, Results and Information Management. – 1997
This report presents the December 1, 1996 special education data collected annually by the State of Maryland as part of the its Special Services Information System. Information is compiled on special education students ages 3-21 in all 24 local education agencies and state operated programs. Definitions of key terms used to classify student…
Descriptors: Age, Census Figures, Children, Data Collection
Harris, Cynthia S. – 1986
By comparing high school students' total English scores on the California Achievement Test (CAT) and observing differences in performance based on grade level and gender, a recent study investigated whether significant differences exist between the achievement of students taught in an English phase-elective mini-course system and the achievement…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conventional Instruction, Curriculum Research, Elective Courses
Rhodes, Nancy C.; Oxford, Rebecca L. – 1988
Results of a national survey of elementary and secondary school foreign language enrollments and programs are reported. The survey sought information on the number of schools offering foreign language instruction, language course enrollment, languages taught, program types, levels offered and hours per week (for secondary schools only), class…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Demography, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities
Miller, Richard I. – 1970
Exploring psycholinguistic factors which bear directly on student achievement in language instruction in college, this article concludes that programed language instruction has no negative influence on student attitudes. The author directly links learning rate to the learner's attitudes while focusing discussion on results of an attitudinal…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Behavior, Culture Conflict, Educational Strategies
Smail, Robert W. – 1965
An analysis of the position of the Republic of the Philippines with respect to the contributions of education to manpower development and other areas of concern to strategy planners is examined in this paper. Three major sections cover: (1) education as a force in economic development, (2) economics of education, and (3) contributions of education…
Descriptors: Economic Climate, Economic Factors, Educational Economics, Educational Needs
Rothfarb, Sylvia H. – 1970
Language acquisition in bilingual communities is noted to be fundamentally distinct from other types of second language learning. Discussion centers about the multi-dialectal, bilingual speech community of Miami with respect to educational opportunities afforded the city's ethnic groups. The function and achievement of the Spanish Curricula Center…
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Cultural Awareness
Valette, Rebecca M. – The Forum, 1970
Positive approaches to increase student achievement in language classes focus on the potential influence of norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests. The author cites instances to prove that teacher efficiency increases when teachers are held responsible for student achievement. Discussion of success factors relates testing practices…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Cognitive Tests, Educational Testing, Group Testing
Michigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1970
This manual is designed to introduce teachers to basic principles of language analysis which can be immediately applied to classrooms populated by non-English speaking or language handicapped children. Programed exercises covering major units of study are included with follow-up discussion on: (1) nature of language; (2) attitudes toward language;…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Bilingual Education, Contrastive Linguistics, Cross Cultural Training
Castle, Pat, Ed.; Jay, Charles, Ed. – 1968
Papers related to the work of the Bloomington Conference (April, 1968) for foreign language education improvement and standardization, particularly in teacher training programs, are presented in this special publication. A major effort is made at establishing the idea that good foreign language programs require cooperation between the subject…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Conference Reports, Cooperative Planning, Cultural Education
Das Gupta, A. K., Ed.; And Others – 1968
This 185-item bibliography with English abstracts of books and articles of recent years on various aspects of Indian education includes a special section on women's education. Emphasis is placed on educational psychology, examination and evaluation (teacher and student), policy and planning, teaching methods, and special education. Less extensive…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Curriculum, Education, Educational Methods
Haberbosch, John F.; And Others – 1969
Readings and audiovisual materials, selected especially for educators, related to the study of Afro-American, Hispano-American, and American Indian cultures are included in this 366-item annotated bibliography covering the period from 1861 to 1968. Historical, cultural, and biographical materials are included for each of the three cultures as well…
Descriptors: American Culture, American History, American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies
Kalwies, Howard H. – 1969
Concerned that the present 2-year, compulsory, language program in secondary schools is unrealistic in the instructional objectives it asserts, the author proposes that a strong reading program be offered to interested students. Some discussion of current curricular problems, reading materials, and transfer of learning is made. The Ebacher Rapid…
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Curriculum Development, Directed Reading Activity, Educational Objectives
Rivers, Wilga M. – 1971
An examination of changing student attitudes and behavior and current foreign language programs leads the author to propose strategies for developing new attitudes toward teaching, curriculum planning, and second language learning. Noting the characteristic unrest of today's youth and the bases for it, a plea is made for teachers and…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Cultural Education, Culture Contact, Curriculum Design
Rivers, Wilga M. – 1971
A review of the college foreign language requirement and the general status of language instruction in the curriculum leads to suggestions for curricular reform at all educational levels. The malaise of the college student is explored and a call is made for reexamination of the rationale and content of language programs. A two-stage curriculum is…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Audiolingual Methods, Cognitive Processes, Colleges
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