This study examined whether selected protocol materials in classroom management, used in inservice courses, would bring about long-term significant changes in teachers' classroom performance. Fifteen teachers participated in the study by taking an inservice course on classroom management and discipline. Two modules of classroom management…

This guide is the participant's workbook for the second in a series of instructor-assisted training modules for rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, and graduate students. This workbook for the second module focuses on the counseling skills needed for rehabilitation of the severely disabled and provides forms and training aids for use during…

This paper is a sample case study for the second in a series of instructor-assisted training modules for rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, and graduate students. This case file for the second module focuses on the counseling skills needed for rehabilitation of the severely disabled and provides an illustration of the…

This guide is the participant workbook for the third in a series of instructor-assisted training modules for rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, and graduate students. This workbook for the third module focuses on caseload management skills, i.e.: (1) planning, emphasizing specific goals and action plans; (2) time management, including the…

This unit introduces analytic solutions of ordinary differential equations. The objective is to enable the student to decide whether a given function solves a given differential equation. Examples of problems from biology and chemistry are covered. Problem sets, quizzes, and a model exam are included, and answers to all items are provided. The…

This document explores two methods of obtaining numbers that are approximations of certain definite integrals. The methods covered are the Trapezoidal Rule and Romberg's method. Since the formulas used involve considerable calculation, a computer is normally used. Some of the problems and pitfalls of computer implementation, such as roundoff…

It is noted that there are some integrals which cannot be evaluated by determining an antiderivative, and these integrals must be subjected to other techniques. Numerical integration is one such method; it provides a sum that is an approximate value for some integral types. This module's purpose is to introduce methods of numerical integration and…

Intended to assist continuing education professionals in the planning and implementation of local preretirement training programs, this paper provides information on Edison State Community College's program, developed for use by industrial, commercial, and public agency employees and the general public. First, an overview is presented of the…

This self-paced student training module on carpentry materials is part of the course, Carpentry Trade, which was developed for Preapprenticeship Phase 1 Training. (A companion instructor's guide is available separately as CE 032 875.) The course is designed to provide students with an orientation to the trade and an opportunity to explore it. The…

One of a series of pre-apprenticeship training modules, this self-paced student training module deals with the nature of interpersonal conflicts and ways of solving them. Included in the module are the following: cover sheet listing module goals, title, and performance indicators; introduction; study guide/check list with directions for module…

One of a series of pre-apprenticeship phase 1 training modules dealing with math skills, this self-paced student module convers metrics. Included in the module are the following: cover sheet listing module title, goals, and performance indicators; introduction; study guide/check list with directions for module completion; information sheet;…

This module on owning and operating a garden center is one of 36 in a series on entrepreneurship. The introduction tells the student what topics will be covered and suggests other modules to read in related occupations. Each unit includes student goals, a case study, and a discussion of the unit subject matter. Learning activities are divided into…

This module on owning and operating a dairy farm is one of 36 in a series on entrepreneurship. The introduction tells the student what topics will be covered and suggests other modules to read in related occupations. Each unit includes student goals, a case study, and a discussion of the unit subject matter. Learning activities are divided into…

This module on owning and operating an apparel store is one of 36 in a series on entrepreneurship. The introduction tells the student what topics will be covered and suggests other modules to read in related occupations. Each unit includes student goals, a case study, and a discussion of the unit subject matter. Learning activities are divided…

This module on owning and operating a construction electrician business is one of 36 in a series on entrepreneurship. The introduction tells the student what topics will be covered and suggests other modules to read in related occupations. Each unit includes student goals, a case study, and a discussion of the unit subject matter. Learning…