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Mabrouk, Patricia Ann – Journal of Chemical Education, 2007
A case based workshop on science ethics for high school students participating in summer research apprenticeships is developed and tested. It is found that this case-based approach is useful in facilitating faculty-student discussions of research ethics with their proteges.
Descriptors: Ethics, Scientific Research, High School Students, Summer Programs
Schultz, Brian D., Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2010
This book embraces the idea of listening to and learning from students. Although many educational theorists have long argued that incorporating children's perspectives about teaching and curriculum has the potential for increasing students' interest and participation in learning, their radical perspectives are still ignored or dismissed in theory…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Teaching (Occupation), School Activities, Educational Research
Zachry, Elizabeth M.; Schneider, Emily – National Center for Postsecondary Research, 2010
One of the greatest challenges that community colleges face in their efforts to increase graduation rates is improving the success of students in their developmental, or remedial, education programs. This literature review seeks to examine research on developmental education strategies and reforms and identify the most promising approaches for…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Developmental Programs, Remedial Instruction, Adjunct Faculty
Online Submission, 2008
Issues 256 through 265 of "Fast Facts" from the Library Research Service present data collected from libraries in Colorado and throughout the nation. Topics addressed in these "Fast Facts" from 2008 include computer usage by public library patrons, Colorado summer reading programs, children's' use of public libraries, and the…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Public Libraries, Metropolitan Areas, Library Services
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Murray-Close, Dianna; Han, Georges; Cicchetti, Dante; Crick, Nicki R.; Rogosch, Fred A. – Developmental Psychology, 2008
The purpose of the present investigation was to examine the association between circadian rhythms of cortisol and physical and relational aggression. Morning arrival, prelunch, and afternoon predeparture salivary cortisol were assessed among 418 maltreated and nonmaltreated children (52% maltreated; 49% female) attending a summer day camp.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Aggression, Day Camp Programs, Gender Differences
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Walpole, MaryBeth; Simmerman, Herb; Mack, Cathy; Mills, John T.; Scales, Michael; Albano, Donna – Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2008
This study examines the college transition of students who participated in a summer bridge program. Three surveys collected longitudinal data on these students' aspirations and academic and social activities. Data provided from institutional research on their academic progress were also analyzed. A control group composed of non-participating…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Summer Programs, College Bound Students, College Students
Winslow, Barbara – 1979
This booklet presents information about developing a drama program for a summer camp. The booklet is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the drama program in camp and includes the following sections: (1) Why a Dramatics Program; (2) Principles for Success; (3) Two for the Price of One; (4) Do You Want to be Formal; (5) Creative…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Camping, Creative Dramatics, Drama
McCallister, Corliss; And Others – 1984
A model summer program for developmentally advanced preschoolers is described, including identification procedures, staffing, and curriculum. An open classroom approach was utilized with art, music, dance, and drama activities to encourage creative growth; reading, math, and science taught in an exploratory way for those children ready for…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Gifted, Preschool Education, Program Descriptions
Lewenstein, Marion – American Education, 1974
Claremont College feels it has achieved greater punch by splitting Upward Bound into concurrent sessions at three different locations. (Editor)
Descriptors: High School Students, Program Evaluation, Student Experience, Student Motivation
Sesow, F. William – College Board Review, 1974
Descriptors: Degree Requirements, Enrollment Trends, Higher Education, Student Participation
Book, Al; Schorr, Jerry – Instructor, 1975
Article described a program in which children could involve themselves in activities of their choosing. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Learning Activities, Learning Laboratories, Program Descriptions
Curtis, Joseph E. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Mobile Educational Services, Recreational Facilities, Recreational Programs, Summer Programs
Tweedie, David – Volta Rev, 1969
Descriptors: Deafness, Exceptional Child Education, Group Discussion, Hearing Impairments
LAYTON, JAMES R. – 1967
A 6-WEEK SUMMER READING PROGRAM SPONSORED WITH THE AID OF FEDERAL FUNDS BY THE APPALACHIAN STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AND BY THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOL SYSTEM WAS CONDUCTED IN THE SUMMER OF 1966 IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO HELP 600 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH READING PROBLEMS AND TO DEVELOP AN INSERVICE PROGRAM…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Inservice Education, Reading Improvement, Remedial Programs
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corp., IN. – 1966
THROUGH A COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT CONTRACT, THE EVANSVILLE-VANDERBURGH SCHOOL CORPORATION IN INDIANA DEVELOPED A SUMMER EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION PROGRAM ACCOMPANIED BY WORKBOOKS FOR PUPILS WHO HAD JUST COMPLETED THE FIRST GRADE AND STUDIED THE PROGRAM'S EFFECT ON THEIR READING ACHIEVEMENT. CONTROL-GROUP TESTING WAS DONE IN 1965, AND…
Descriptors: Educational Television, Grade 1, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension
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