This study found that students who experienced a field-oriented laboratory approach had higher affective scores (related to levels of importance, interest, and enjoyment associated with the learning experience) than students in a traditional laboratory setting. A description of the approaches used is included. (JN)

Compares and contrasts distance education and face-to-face education in terms of selected psychological dimensions, i.e., organization and learning, motivation, learning and communication processes, didactic activities and materials, and evaluation and feedback. Psychological aspects of distance education that may be favorable to learning are also…

The cognitive and affective learning of students was investigated under three different quality of instruction conditions: conventional group instruction, mastery learning, and tutoring. The study also examined whether qualities of instruction which are adaptive to individual learning needs alter the relation between initial student…

Describes organizational structure of Deakin University (which teaches on and off campus), compares distance education with face-to-face education, lists advantages of distance education, and predicts distance education will rise in status and expand in role due to its suitability for adult students and because of technological developments,…

Compared the quality of preparation and attrition of students in a traditional remedial chemistry course with students in a remedial course having a personalized system of instruction (PSI), self-paced format. Although the PSI course suffered heavy attrition, PSI students did significantly better in later courses, which held up over time. (JN)

A study was undertaken to ascertain the extent to which programed instruction is capable of developing creative behavior. Students were taught creative problem solving using programed instruction alone and using programed instruction with an instructor. The results showed that the instructor-taught groups were superior on various tests of creative…

Two samples of 31 students each were used to compare two teaching methods: (1) the traditional, with textbooks, practical guidance, and personal demonstration, and (2) an integrated system with text program, audio-visual aids, and lecturer. The multi-media system produced more positive results in both achievement and attitudes. (Author/LBH)

With advances being made in the area of technology and increased emphasis being placed on use of technology in the classroom, teachers and administrators are questioning the effectiveness of technology driven teaching aids. The present issue revolves around whether students' academic performance can be enhanced by using and incorporating…

The growth of a communication network technology enables students to take part in a distant lecture. Although many lectures are conducted in universities by using Web contents, normal lectures using a blackboard are still held. The latter style lecture is good for a teacher's dynamic explanation. A way to modify it for a distant lecture is to…

The Continuous Progress group showed greater acquisition, greater transfer to a related course, and greater retention 1 year later. A low correlation obtained between acquisition and retention measures for the CP group raised some questions about the effect of continuous progress procedures on retention. (Authors/CB)

A satirical attack on traditional methods of instruction which have little meaning for the students. Essay presented in the form of a game in which the teachers oppose the students. (AP)

Students in classes using a self-instructional unit on meteorology and climatology which provided research data from which generalizations could be drawn increased their critical thinking skills more than groups using conventional earth science texts but did not differ significantly in performance on an achievement test. (AL)

The findings of this study indicate that the programed and the traditional method of teaching are equally successful in developing listening skills. (CK)

Compared effect of six instructional strategies (discovery, two expository lessons, prototype development, interrogatory, and combination of interrogatory/prototype development) on concept learning of college students (N=230). Results suggest use of prototype developmental method alone or in combination with interrogatory method if high levels of…