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Scahill, Lawrence; Aman, Michael G.; McDougle, Christopher J.; Arnold, L. Eugene; McCracken, James T.; Handen, Benjamin; Johnson, Cynthia; Dziura, James; Butter, Eric; Sukhodolsky, Denis; Swiezy, Naomi; Mulick, James; Stigler, Kimberly; Bearss, Karen; Ritz, Louise; Wagner, Ann; Vitiello, Benedetto – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2009
This paper presents the rationale for a 24-week, randomized trial designed to test whether risperidone plus structured parent training would be superior to risperidone only on measures of noncompliance, irritability and adaptive functioning. In this model, medication reduces tantrums, aggression and self-injury; parent training promotes…
Descriptors: Intervention, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Parent Education, Drug Therapy
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Gaspar, Alessio; Langevin, Sarah; Boyer, Naomi; Armitage, William – Informatics in Education, 2010
This qualitative study explores how using Peer Learning Forums (PLF) in an online asynchronous computer programming course can be analyzed to derive information about Student Activity Focus (SAF) for adult Information Technology students. Three instruments are proposed to assist instructors classify questions posted by students on these forums,…
Descriptors: Asynchronous Communication, Qualitative Research, Learning Activities, Classification
Sullivan, Colleen Janette – ProQuest LLC, 2010
First-year students experience academic, social, and emotional adjustments as they transition to college. First-year experience courses support students in this transitional phase by helping them integrate into the campus environment and by teaching them college-appropriate learning strategies. This study explored the role that participation in a…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Seminars, Grade Point Average, Self Efficacy
Zumbihl, Helene – Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language and Literacy (CERCLL) (NJ3), 2010
This article focuses on how to teach intercultural communicative competence to learners of English as a foreign language enrolled in a university exchange program in Europe, and help them become "intercultural speakers." The intercultural speaker can be defined as an intermediary between his or her own culture and the other's culture.…
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, Intercultural Programs, Exchange Programs, Foreign Countries
Hobbs, Beverly B.; Sawer, Barbara – Online Submission, 2009
Community-based educational programs play a significant role in the education and positive development of youth. Over the last decade, the Oregon 4-H Youth Development program has made special efforts to reach and engage Latino youth and families in non-formal educational programs. Latino families most often do not access community-based…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Outreach Programs, Volunteers, Hispanic Americans
Lundien, Katrina – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Offering a high-quality education to English language learners (ELLs) is a challenge in schools across the United States. Yet, few studies have been conducted to investigate high school English as a second language (ESL) programs. This study provides insights into how a Kansas urban high school ESL program promotes access to the curriculum for…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, English Language Learners, High School Students
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Petkus, Ed, Jr. – College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, 2008
This article reports on an application of Kolb's (1981; 1984) experiential learning cycle in the context of international marketing education. Two study tours, in which International Marketing students at a U.S. college visited various cities in Europe, are described, with an emphasis on the ways in which differences in the structure of the tours…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Business Administration Education, Marketing, College Students
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Hawkins, Renee O.; Kroeger, Stephen D.; Musti-Rao, Shobana; Barnett, David W.; Ward, Justine E. – Psychology in the Schools, 2008
Marking major changes in professional role performance, response to intervention (RTI) is now in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) as a possible method to improve the identification of specific learning disabilities. Moreover, RTI and related concepts and initiatives have fundamentally influenced more general methods of…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Prevention, Teacher Effectiveness, Intervention
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Coxon, Eve; Munce, Karen – Comparative Education, 2008
In recent years the international development community's concern to redress the apparent failure of half a century of "development" efforts, has given rise to a number of global initiatives aimed at both reducing worldwide poverty and enhancing international security. One outcome of these initiatives has been a refocusing on the…
Descriptors: Global Education, Poverty, International Cooperation, General Education
Wright, David J.; And Others – 1981
Data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress and accompanying machine-readable documentation are currently maintained on the National Military Command Information Processing System (NIPS) data base management system. National Assessment's data management and file processing systems, however, are not well-suited to secondary users.…
Descriptors: Data Bases, Program Design, Program Improvement
Sork, Thomas J. – New Directions for Continuing Education, 1984
Defines workshops, compares the workshop with other program formats, discusses advantages and limitations, and proposes guidelines for determining whether a workshop format is appropriate for a particular learning situation. (JOW)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Definitions, Program Design, Workshops
Baker, Eva L. – 2003
Policymakers are fond of saying that we have enough research knowledge; however, one problem is that nobody is applying the knowledge we already have. This paper offers a discussion of the kinds of knowledge needed to improve students learning, what to do about this in the assessment and testing arena, and where assessment falls short. Types of…
Descriptors: Design, Evaluation, Evaluation Research, Program Design
Chaddock, Paul H. – Training and Development Journal, 1971
A Train-The-Trainer program must include technique and skill training; but of greater improtance is having him become aware, accept his role of assisting the learning process and recognize that his real function is helping people grow. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Program Design, Trainers, Training
Olson, Delmar W. – Sch Shop, 1969
Descriptors: Industrial Arts, Industry, Program Design, Technology
Putman, Anthony O. – Training and Development Journal, 1981
Discusses the importance of avoiding training programs that look great on paper but do not work well in actual practice. Advocates focusing on the people and not the program or training technology. (JOW)
Descriptors: Program Design, Program Effectiveness, Training Methods
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