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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

2010-2016 Archived Posters

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The Effect Of Textbook Format On Mental Effort And Time On Task, Antonio Tango Thomas Jan 2015

The Effect Of Textbook Format On Mental Effort And Time On Task, Antonio Tango Thomas

2010-2016 Archived Posters

Using Astin’s theory of student engagement as a framework, the purpose of this study was to determine whether a significant difference in engagement, as indicated by mental effort and time on task, existed for college students who used a digital game-based textbook versus students who used a traditional print based textbook. The results showed a statistically significant difference in engagement, Hotelling’s T2 (2, 52) = 25.11, p < .001, D2=1.86.


Evaluation Of National Institute Of Learning Development (Nild) And Discovery Educational Therapy Program, Prince Christopher Frimpong Jan 2014

Evaluation Of National Institute Of Learning Development (Nild) And Discovery Educational Therapy Program, Prince Christopher Frimpong

2010-2016 Archived Posters

This qualitative study evaluated the NILD and Discovery Therapy Educational Program at one Christian school, for effectiveness and academic progress of students with learning disabilities (LD) who receive the therapy. This study leads to positive social change as leaders of Christian schools and parents see the need and provide interventional programs for LD students.