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Goodman, Pearl – 1985
Several uses for videotape recordings in teacher training have evolved. They can be used for classroom demonstration of a methodology, approach, or technique, or for preserving and re-using a particularly good lecture by an effective speaker. Microteaching sessions or simulations can be recorded and critiqued or evaluated by the student himself.…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classroom Research, Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education
Whitman, Neal A.; Schwenk, Thomas L. – 1983
A guide for group discussion leaders that may be useful for medical school teachers is presented. One objective is to help the teacher know when group discussion is appropriate. It is suggested that both the lecture method and group discussion can facilitate cognitive learning but at different levels, and that group discussions are helpful if…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Organization, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Evaluation Criteria
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Sajavaara, Kari, Ed. – 1987
Topics covered in papers presented at a Finnish workshop on discourse analysis include, in English: the situational code in conversation; persuasive strategies and face-work in impromptu speech; historical aspects of complex behavioral strategies in politeness; the implications of predictability and unpredictability for negotiation discourse; and…
Descriptors: Discourse Analysis, Essays, Foreign Countries, High School Students
Fleming, John H.; Shaver, Kelly G. – 1985
The effectiveness of two alternative attitude change strategies--a traditional persuasive strategy and a combined attributional/persuasive strategy--in altering attitudes toward nuclear disarmament were compared. Seventeen male and 39 female undergraduate students at a small university participated. A nuclear disarmament attitude pretest was…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attribution Theory, Change Strategies, Course Content
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Cybinski, Patti; Selvanathan, Saroja – Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2005
This project investigates the relationship between student performance, past mathematics experience, and perceptions of statistics education for two groups of university students studying statistics in different learning environments. One group received the traditional form of teaching with lectures, whereas the other group studied in a more…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Statistics, College Students
Mitchell, Myrna L. – 1980
The Math Center described in this report operates at Pima Community College to provide individualized, self-paced instruction as an alternative to lecture courses. The report first describes the Center's staff organization and then examines seven courses offered through the Center on remedial, vocational, and transfer levels. Each of these courses…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance Records, College Mathematics, Community Colleges
Rafeld, Frederick J.; Fraas, John W. – 1980
The paper discusses a study in which a cognitive mapping test was used to evaluate the effectiveness of different teaching methods used in a college level introductory economics course. Cognitive style mapping is a method of studying learner characteristics in order to individualize instruction. The hypothesis was that certain cognitive learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Style, Cognitive Tests
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Public Instruction, Harrisburg. – 1967
TO TEST THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A CURRICULUM GUIDE TO BE USED AS THE BASIS FOR HUMANITIES COURSES, THE PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COMMISSION ENCOURAGED VOLUNTARY AND SELF-DIRECTIVE PILOT STUDIES IN 10 SCHOOLS DURING 1965-66. CLASSROOM SESSIONS WERE OBSERVED AND SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, HUMANITIES TEACHERS, AND SMALL GROUP OF PARTICIPATING STUDENTS WERE…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Organization, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Guides
Masten, F. A.; And Others – 1973
A new technique described as computer augmented lectures (CAL) is being used at the University of Texas at Austin. It involves the integration of on-line, interactive, time sharing computer terminals and theater size video projectors for large screen display. This paper covers the basic concept, pedagogical techniques, experiments conducted,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs
Morgan, Barton; And Others – 1976
The adult education textbook is intended for persons preparing to teach adults as well as those already on the job. Following an introductory chapter, Chapter 2 is directed to the learning characteristics of adults. Chapter 3 focuses on steps of involving the potential participant in adult education programs, while Chapter 4 outlines various…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Adults, Audiovisual Aids
Welle, Dorothy Weston – 1976
Three modes of instruction were compared in teaching two units in an undergraduate course on the teaching of elementary school reading. All of the 116 students received packets of learning materials related to the objectives of each unit. Students in the lecture groups used the packets as supplementary materials, those in independent study were…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Doctoral Dissertations, Grade Point Average, Higher Education
Roach, Helen – 1970
Surveying 75 years of accomplishment in the field of spoken recording, this reference work critically evaluates commercially available recordings selected for excellence of execution, literary or historical merit, interest, and entertainment value. Some types of spoken records included are early recording, documentaries, lectures, interviews,…
Descriptors: Audiodisc Recordings, Biblical Literature, Children, Drama
Witters, Donald R.; Kent, George W. – 1970
An examination was undertaken of a programed-study procedure employing behavior theory concepts in teaching undergraduate course material. Study units were constructed, containing a specific reading assignment and study guide questions. When the student felt himself to be ready, he was given a test. Progress through the course was contingent upon…
Descriptors: Assignments, Essay Tests, Evaluation Methods, Feedback
Massey, James Orr – 1967
An assessment was made of the usefulness of more realistic simulation models in the academic study of business, and of resources needed to develop and use such models. A review of the literature showed significant differences in structure and the role of the "player" (student) as regards game theory, which deals with analysis and selection of…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Case Studies, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making
Keller, Clair W. – 1972
This book attempts to narrow the gap between the rhetoric of social studies reform and the realities of most classrooms. It focuses on strategies for engaging students in the learning process. Practical and workable guides are provided for improving classroom instruction with new techniques and materials for innovative strategies. Although the…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Change, Evaluation, History
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