This article describes two consecutive enactments of technology-oriented teacher professional development designs, aimed at helping teachers find high-quality online learning resources and use them in designing effective problem-based learning (PBL) activities for their students. To align with current professional development prescriptions, in the…

The purpose of the case study was to explore the effects of a mentor-coach initiative among second, third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers in an urban junior-secondary school in Antigua and Barbuda. The case study design was appropriate, mainly qualitative, but supported by quantitative data collection methods. Twelve participants shared in two…

The present study was designed to examine the reflections of college music performance majors (N = 12) who were teaching private music lessons. Students were instructed to keep a journal during one private lesson of their choice per week. Results indicated initial expectations of lessons that were consistently lower than lesson evaluations after…

The telephone has a long history as a distance learning technology. This study investigated its impact on the satisfaction and achievement of online students. To measure satisfaction, the expectancy disconfirmation paradigm was used. Online students completed an instrument based on this paradigm at the beginning and end of the semester. A randomly…

The purpose of this study was to assess a statewide cadre of public school principals in terms of their attraction to the job of district superintendent. Two assumptions underlying the investigation were that (1) participant self-reported capability to become a superintendent impacts participant attraction to the job, and (2) participant…

Context: Few telemedicine projects have systematically examined provider satisfaction and attitudes. Purpose: To determine the acceptability and perceived impact on primary care providers' (PCP) practices of a randomized clinical trial of the use of telemedicine to electronically deliver health care services to Medicare patients with diabetes in…

Community integrational groups, called family clusters, have emerged to meet the needs for connectedness of both individuals and families. To examine the effectiveness of the family cluster two groups were assessed. Cluster I, comprised of single-parent and nuclear families, and grandparents, met 2-3 hours per week for 12 weeks. Cluster II, made…

This monograph brings together a series of research studies that relate to participative decisionmaking in complex formal organizations. Its design includes an examination of general statements and positions on and a review of selected studies related to participative decisionmaking. Initially, the reviewer analyzes the participation question as…

The purpose of this survey was to obtain feedback information from the 1972 Phoenix Union High School System graduates approximately one year after they had graduated. A questionnaire was mailed to a random sample of graduates; then tabulations were made by school on their responses. Objectives of the follow-up study included the following: (1) to…

In a nationwide survey of 1,000 households, the male and female heads-of-households were asked to evaluate the importance of each of 32 satisfaction statements in relation to each of three of their favorite leisure-time pursuits, and the results are reported. (DS)

A humanities seminar for health care students was designed to facilitate the synthesis of knowledge acquired by students in various humanities courses. An evaluation of the course suggested that a new format was needed. (JKS)

Although initial participation in risk activities may result from the attractiveness of the thrill of facing unknown dangers, much of the motivation for continued involvement represents an extension of common and nonneurotic needs such as challenge, mastery, and sensory arousal. (Author)

Surveyed recent enrollees (n=174) in Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Medicare coverage. Respondents were younger, healthier, and had more education than the general 65+ population; learned about HMOs from family and friends; and joined HMOs because of accessibility and coverage. Expectations about HMO care coverage were very high, raising…

This study examined whether or not there are significant age group differences in leisure satisfaction and also tested a leisure satisfaction model. Of the eight variables hypothesized to be related to leisure satisfaction, two emerged as significant. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

Examined both group process and group tasks, exploring their relationship to group member satisfaction in a group of 16 college students. Results showed participation by all group members resulted in higher member satisfaction and a relationship between task accomplishment and member satisfaction. (BH)