Studied the effects of answer review on results of a computerized adaptive test, the laboratory professional examination of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Results from 29,293 candidates show that candidates who changed answers were more likely to improve their scores. (SLD)

States that much has been written about whether writing center tutors should be generalists or specialists. Suggests that these arguments should be restructured around tutor-training theory and its relationship to social constructionism. Seeks a middle ground between the generalist and specialist poles through training theory and pedagogy to…

Describes a biology unit designed so that students pose their own questions and perform experiments to answer these questions. Plasmodial slime mold is employed as the focus of the study with background information about the mold provided. (DDR)

Describes how a nursing school employs active learning in a nursing skills lab and in a physiology lab, increasing student motivation. (SK)

Examines a 1920s campaign to implement the project method in Milwaukee public schools, following the perilous road it traveled from exemplary model to urban classrooms, and arguing that public high schools have been very resistant to pedagogical innovations which might unleash students' learning potential. The impact of this reform, started by…

Presents an activity on liquid chromatography that demonstrates the influence of mobile phase polarity on the separation of dyes with different solubilities. (YDS)

Examines the author's involvement with writing centers as an example of how educators can look at the choices made within their areas of expertise to see why the choices attract them. Notes that in her case, the flexible, collaborative, individualized, non-evaluative, experimental, non-hierarchical, student-centered nature of writing centers is an…

Introduces an inquiry-based lab design in which students try to find evidence on a particular problem. Investigates the effects of decreases in the pH level on the environment. Includes students' hypotheses and research results. (YDS)

Describes a demonstration in which a teacher or student can relight a blown out candle from a burning candle held about 2-3 centimeters directly above it. (SAH)

Introduces a laboratory activity designed for an undergraduate developmental biology course. Uses Play-Doh (plastic modeling clay) to build a multicellular embryo in order to provide a 3-D demonstration of cleavage. Includes notes for the instructor and student directions. (YDS)

Defines dichotomous keys as common learning tools based on identification rather than memorization. Provides an example of a dichotomous key developed for introducing histology in human anatomy and physiology (A&P) courses and explains how students can use the dichotomous key. Discusses the goals of the exercises and the process of…

Describes a computer numerical control program verification system that checks a part program before its execution. The system includes character recognition, word recognition, a fuzzy-nets system, and a tool path viewer. (SK)

A survey and hearing test of 46 male agriculture teachers in West Virginia had the following results: (1) 36 had some high- frequency hearing loss; (2) 66% did not receive information on hearing in college; (3) 35% never wear hearing protection; (4) 51% have trouble getting students to use safety equipment; and (5) only 9% have had the sound…

Both a control group and experimental group (23 students each) received a lecture on direct current circuits; the experimental group also participated in a lab using a device explaining an analogy for electric current. The experimental group's posttest scores were much higher, indicating that the analogical device helped overcome student…

Discusses the educational and social principles that guide Metcalf Laboratory School, Illinois State University. Reports that the lab school and the school for the disabled were separate but are now unified. Concludes that inclusion is the right thing and it is hard, but by solving one problem at a time, the needs of all children can be met. (PA)