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Developing Schools' Capacity To Make Performance Judgements, William Loudy, Helen Wildy
Developing Schools' Capacity To Make Performance Judgements, William Loudy, Helen Wildy
Research outputs pre 2011
No abstract provided.
Research In Mathematics Education: A Contemporary Perspective, Alistair Mcintosh (Ed.)
Research In Mathematics Education: A Contemporary Perspective, Alistair Mcintosh (Ed.)
Research outputs pre 2011
The twelve chapters in this book-all but two written by researchers in Australian universities-provide ample evidence of the impressive contributions currently being made by Australia to research in mathematics education. The authors' fields of inquiry are diverse: they include discussion of the roles of language and imagery, problem posing and problem solving, students' beliefs and students' thinking, gambling and mental computation. T!1eir methodologies are no less diverse, incorporating descriptions of both quantitative and qualitative research projects, including action research in classrooms, theoretical perspectives and the development of theoretical models, reviews of research, surveys, clinical interviews and descriptions of new research …
Researching Education : Making Meanings To Make Better Schools, Bernard T. Harrison
Researching Education : Making Meanings To Make Better Schools, Bernard T. Harrison
Research outputs pre 2011
No abstract provided.
Diversity Awareness In Management Education: Survey Results 1995 Research Project, Catherine Smith
Diversity Awareness In Management Education: Survey Results 1995 Research Project, Catherine Smith
Research outputs pre 2011
While much is known about female disadvantage in learning, less research has explored their advantages, or the advantages and disadvantages experienced by male students. It seems to be generally assumed that gender issues are exclusively female issues. This project sought to dispel this myth by gathering information about male students' perceptions and experiences, and comparing them with those of female students, to highlight perceptual differences and their implications for learning.
Edith Cowan University : Developing A Criminal Justice Research Strategy : A Discussion Document, Rodney Morgan
Edith Cowan University : Developing A Criminal Justice Research Strategy : A Discussion Document, Rodney Morgan
Research outputs pre 2011
In recent years there has been a concerted effort made by staff within the Edith Cowan University to raise the research profile of the institution. That the University is committed to this endeavour is evidenced by the creation of a research division, the appointment of staff with specific expertise in research design and statistics, the provision of funds to support research projects developed by staff, and seminars on topics such as grantsmanship, research management and proposal writing. The field of justice studies is a potentially rewarding research area within the institution. The courses in justice studies are well established and …
Research Management Plan 1991, Western Australian College Of Advanced Education
Research Management Plan 1991, Western Australian College Of Advanced Education
Research outputs pre 2011
This management plan (June 1990) sets out the place of research in the spectrum of activities of the College and the state-wide responsibilities of WACAE. The College has a positive, unambiguous attitude to the promotion of research of high quality and has allocated funds and resources to that end. The College Research Committee is charged with the management of this rapidly developing research capacity. In discharging this function the Committee will review its Research Management Plan regularly and welcomes constructive input at any time.
A Survey Of Reinforcement Preferences: Research Bulletin Number 3, L. J. Thompson
A Survey Of Reinforcement Preferences: Research Bulletin Number 3, L. J. Thompson
Research outputs pre 2011
Anyone who visits the primary school classroom in 1977 will observe that many teachers are implementing planned programmes of reinforcement. Behaviour modification programmes, contingency contracting, 'token-economies 1 are increasingly becoming features of a normal classroom programme. However, one would also observe that although more primary teachers are implementing planned programmes of reinforcement, the actual reinforcers being used are much the same as they always have been. Ticks, stamps, stars, prevalent in most classroom programmes of reinforcement today have been used as reinforcers from almost the very first days of formalized classroom teaching, Teachers continue to rely heavily on; written and …