The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch developed a method of presenting the didactic information in pediatrics in a series of instructional modules. Student acceptance of the modules has been very high. (LBH)

Discusses the design and production of guided learning materials for remedial, supportive, and extending courses.

Gives an overview of the aging population, allied health professions, and gerontology. Describes the modularization process used at the University of Texas--breaking a three-credit course into interdependent one-credit courses as a way to expose allied health students to a wide variety of gerontology topics through elective courses. (Contains 19…

An exploratory study attempting to identify variables associated with implementation of the Teenage Health Teaching Modules revealed that the single best predictor of curriculum implementation was the teacher's evaluation of inservice training specific to the modules. (CB)

This module provides information on materials destruction (through corrosion, oxidation, and degradation) and failure. A design brief includes objective, student challenge, resources, student outcomes, and quiz. (SK)

Describes a short course to expose managers to expert systems, consisting of (1) introductory lecture; (2) supervised computer tutorial; (3) lecture and discussion about knowledge structuring and modeling; and (4) small group work on a case study using computers. (SK)

Describes how unit resource notebooks are assembled and used by practicing teachers as a means of organizing resource materials and lesson plans. Outlines numerous sections or components of such resource notebooks. (HB)

This module provides information designed to enable individuals to facilitate one- to two-hour training sessions appropriate for teachers, other professionals, and parents. It focuses on specific strategies intended to empower students with challenging behaviors to help themselves. It describes service learning, examines factors in developing…

The Open University's "Into Science" is a learning pack of materials that introduce adult students to science and math. Tutors approved of the quality and coverage but thought the cost was high. They said that students found the materials interesting and about the right level of difficulty. (SK)

Encourages Level 1 students (those taking a subject for the first time at the higher education level) to develop a deeper learning approach. Uses a cooperative learning approach to pose conceptual questions for interactive discussions and changes both teaching method and form of examination paper for a Mechanics module. (Contains 17 references.)…

This article reports on a study conducted to assess the effect of gender on pre- and postintervention attitudes about sexual abstinence after an abstinence education intervention. Gender had a statistically significant effect on the pretest response for each item. Gender had a statistically significant effect on the posttest response for most of…

As a result of the general improvement in living conditions in industrialised Western countries, people aged over 60 years usually reach the third age in good mental and physical condition. Contemporary society has thus had to endeavour to offer the new old not only social services but also pastimes, leisure, social, cultural and educational…

We evaluated a staff training and management package for increasing accuracy of recording frequency of problem behavior in a residential care facility. A multiple baseline design across the first and second work shifts showed that 2 of 8 participants increased their accuracy following in-service training, and all 8 improved during a condition with…

The recent dramatic changes in the makeup of the student population in Greek schools pointed to the need for designing and implementing new educational and teacher training programmes that would incorporate the educational needs of newcomers. Such a teacher training programme aiming at developing Greek teachers' cultural awareness and empowerment…

The introductory management information systems (MIS) course is a core course for all business majors at almost every business school. It is common for this course to have multiple sections taught by a mixed group of instructors each semester. Hence, consistent pedagogy and assessment are needed for multiple sections of this course. This paper…