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Georgia Univ., Athens. Research and Development Center in Educational Stimulation. – 1969
During the quarter covered by the report (April-June 1969) the center's major objective was the production of "models for early educational stimulation designed to capitalize to an optimum degree on the child's early learning potential." The center's subordinate aims and relationships with other institutions are explained and five major programs…
Descriptors: Art Education, Cognitive Development, Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Education
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 1969
This volume explores the development, present status, and future growth of educational research and development in the United States and documents U.S. educational research efforts as a guide for OECD member nations. Topics include (1) the organization of and issues in education in the United States, (2) the history of educational research, (3)…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Organization, Educational History, Educational Research
Quilling, Mary R. – 1971
Prepared by the Wisconsin Research and Development Center for Cognitive Growth, the Wisconsin Design for Reading Skill Development (Design) contains several components. The field study evaluation of the Word Attack element in terms of attainment of objectives is reported in this conference paper. All children in grades 1 to 3 of two Wisconsin…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Conference Reports, Elementary School Students, Grade 1
Owens, Robert G. – 1973
Contemporary approaches to research and practice in the administration of organizational change tend to emphasize systematic aspects of the process, focusing on the orderly sequencing of such activities as goal-setting, planning, and execution. This emphasis has given rise to efforts to identify and describe overall strategies of organizational…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Adoption (Ideas), Change Agents, Change Strategies
Silberman, Harry – 1972
This paper reviews the four research and development (R&D) analyses that were presented as a rationale for the National Institute of Education's (NIE) 1973 agenda. Three of the chapters describe (1) the consensus cncerning goals, (2) the manner in which the different analyses move from goals to a list of programs, and (3) the need for more…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Criteria, Educational Innovation, Educational Needs
MAHLSTEDE, JOHN P.; AND OTHERS – 1966
REPORTS WERE SUBMITTED OF EIGHT RESEARCH PROJECTS CONDUCTED BY DIFFERENT PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS WHO INVESTIGATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR NONMETROPOLITAN AREAS. THE REPORTS TREATED SUCH SUBJECT AREAS AS THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OCCUPATIONAL PROBLEMS AND VOCATIONAL…
Descriptors: Agricultural Trends, Career Choice, Decision Making, Dropouts
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Galeski, Boguslaw, Ed. – 1976
Included in this book on rural sociology in Poland are: (1) "Rural Sociology in Poland" (an article detailing the reflections and studies of rural life and agriculture before the discipline of rural sociology was acknowledged); (2) "Half A Century of Rural Sociology in Poland" (an article describing the "golden age"…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Directories, Family (Sociological Unit), Foreign Countries
Mitchell, James M.; Luikart, F. W. – 1971
The feasibility of creating independent research and education centers that deal with public policy issues in developing countries is assessed. Countries that were surveyed include Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, South Korea, Philippines, Pakistan, and Nepal. For each country, a report describes the social and political climate…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Education Service Centers, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
Grayson, Lawrence P. – Engineering Education, 1987
Expresses concern for the development of graduate education programs in technological fields in Japan. Compares and contrasts the educational systems of Japan and the United States. Claims that graduate education in Japan has not absorbed the flexibility and open structure of American education. (TW)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Science, Degrees (Academic), Engineering Education
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Streibel, Michael; And Others – Machine-Mediated Learning, 1987
Describes an advice-giving computer system being developed for genetics education called MENDEL that is based on research in learning, genetics problem solving, and expert systems. The value of MENDEL as a design tool and the tutorial function are stressed. Hypothesis testing, graphics, and experiential learning are also discussed. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Design
Suh, Nam P. – Engineering Education, 1987
Discusses the National Science Foundation's program to establish Engineering Research Centers (ERCs). States that this effort has provided a new impetus to interdisciplinary research efforts on university campuses. Claims that the concept of bringing together industry, academia, and government is necessary in addressing engineering research and…
Descriptors: College Science, Cooperative Programs, Engineering Education, Government School Relationship
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1987
Discusses state of chemistry education and new technologies. Reviews recent history of undergraduate chemistry education. Enumerates technologies applicable to chemistry fields. Suggests changes in science courses in higher education. Discusses plans of the National Science Foundation (NSF) stressing funding in chemistry education and chemistry…
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, College Science, Development
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Stephanopoulos, George – Chemical Engineering Education, 1986
Discusses the use of artificial intelligence systems in process engineering. Describes a new program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology which attempts to advance process engineering through technological advances in the areas of artificial intelligence and computers. Identifies the program's hardware facilities, software support,…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, College Science, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
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Venkatasubramanian, V. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1986
Describes a course on artificial intelligence (AI) in process engineering taught at Columbia University to chemical engineering students, using an AI methodology known as Knowledge-Based Expert Systems (KBES). Provides a description of the course, the lecture topics, and a synopsis of some of the student projects. (TW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Chemical Engineering, College Science, Computer Uses in Education
Chuan de, Zhang – Educational Technology, 1986
This overview of computer based education (CBE) in China mentions pioneering work before describing recent activities in university-based research and development and the expansion of CBE into primary and secondary education. Developments in authoring and word processing systems in Chinese characters and problems to be faced are also discussed.…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Courseware
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