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Learning With Personal Computers: Issues, Observations And Perspectives, Helga A.H. Rowe, Irene Brown, Isabel Lesman

Digital learning research

The empirical study discussed in this book was conducted in the Sunrise classrooms at Coombabah State School, Queensland in 1991-92, in which each student had their own laptop computer. Part I provides a theoretical framework for learning and teaching with computers. Part II deals with issues relating to the acquisition of computer literacy. Part III describes the empirical study conducted with 115 Year 6 and Year 7 students, and Part IV deals with issues relating to the professional development of teachers who teach students with computers and with the evaluation of computer software by teachers.

Implementation Handbook For A High School Advisory Program, Patrick Mark Lyons

All Graduate Projects

An implementation handbook for principals who wish to begin an advisory program at the secondary level was developed. Thirtynine principals from middle schools and high schools in Washington State were surveyed concerning the need for advisement programs at the secondary level. Questions concerning need, scheduling, evaluation, in-service, and program administration were asked in the survey. The information from the survey, as well as information contained in the literature, was used in the development of the implementation handbook.

American Public School Ideologies: A Need For Reform?, Sharon A. Raver

Communication Disorders & Special Education Faculty Publications

Historically, American education has been based on the democratic ideologies that education will provide equality of opportunity and enhance economic benefits. However, public education has not been very successful in achieving these goals. Because of this, disillusionment has grown and alternatives to monopoly public education, such as vouchers and tax credit plans, have been offered. Criticism and analyses directed toward these new options for public schooling are discussed. Effects they could have on public education, expected and unexpected, are addresses. It appears that public education is at a critical discussion point in its ideological history. Some of the choices facing …

English As A Second Language In Up With People: A Proposal And Plan For Implementation, Cynthia Gay Barnes

MA TESOL Collection

The purpose of this paper is to provide the Up With People organization with a clear and workable plan for implementing an English as a Second Language program as a part of their existing program.

The paper is presented in two parts. The first part includes a description of the Up With People program focusing on its need for an English as a Second Language program. The various benefits to UP With People are explained. Also in the first part of the paper are descriptions of two language learning programs, Spanish Language Training at Oaxtepec, Mexico, July, 1980, and The …

Restructuring A Staff Appraisal System, Larry Douglas Janes

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

English And Cross-Cultural Orientation For Foreign Medical Graduates: A Report And Proposal, Karen Breen Robinson

MA TESOL Collection

No abstract provided.

Nsw Counsellor's Bulletin /Australian Council For Educational Research, Measurement Unit No. 2, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER historical documents

In this issue a description is presented of an ongoing study of the ACER Test of Learning Ability (TOLA). It was decided by ACER early last year to carry out a series of studies investigating a number of aspects of the test, such as its validity and the effect of reading ability on test scores. The first study (essentially a pilot study) was carried out in October last year (1971) and was primarily an investigation of the concurrent validity of the test. In August this year a further study will be carried out, examining the effect of the verbal nature …

Nsw Counsellor's Bulletin /Australian Council For Educational Research, Measurement Unit No. 1, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)

ACER historical documents

We have chosen to initiate this bulletin series by discussing the development of the Test of Learning Ability (TOLA) (Form A) because (i) the 1972 edition of the test will be distributed within the next few weeks and Counsellors will be able to see what has been the outcome of criticisms made about previous editions; (ii) we feel that this illustrates the potential benefit of close liaison between test constructors and test users in reconciling a variety of potential uses of a test. Liaison between the Test Advisory Committee and the ACER Test Research and Development Division has increased as …

Coordinating The English-In-Action Program Of The Nationalities Service Center Of Philadelphia, Lucy Caldwell

MA TESOL Collection

No abstract provided.

Aspects Of An Esl Program In An Immigrant Community: A Compilation Of Work Written For The Ibero-American Center In Fall River, Massachusetts, Donald L. Bouchard

MA TESOL Collection

No abstract provided.

Final Examination Scores In Algebra As A Function Of Retesting, Otto Francis Ruud

All Master's Theses

Many teachers as well as students feel that our system of evaluation is far from perfect, but these same people have offered no alternative workable plan which would in whole or in part relieve the objections. Hopefully this study will demonstrate a philosophy of the teaching of mathematics in conjunction with a companion plan of evaluation which will relieve many of the basic objections while at the same time produce more learning. The philosophy that a more cooperative attitude in regard to assignments, testing, and make-up work are more conducive to learning is the basic aspect of this study. It …

A Correlation Study Of The Washington Pre-College Test Scores To Determine Which Scores Are The Best Predictors Of Success In Flight Aviation At The Big Bend Community College, Richard H. Pearce

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine how a student's Washington Pre-College test results and his high school grade point average can best be used in deciding which people have the greatest chance to succeed in the Big Bend Community College flight aviation program. For the past four years of the aviation program it has been necessary to choose approximately seventy students for the program from as many as two hundred applicants. The counseling staff of the college in cooperation with the flight aviation department has used the high school grade point average as a primary tool in order …

A Study Of How Teachers Evaluate Handwriting, Marvalee Maxine Nance

All Master's Theses

It was the purpose of this study to identify the problems teachers encounter as they evaluate handwriting products, to determine how effectively and consistently teachers can evaluate handwriting products, to determine what methods teachers use to evaluate handwriting products and to ascertain the need for a handbook to be used by third grade teachers and students in the evaluation and corrective teaching of cursive handwriting. Special emphasis will be placed upon the consistency of evaluation by the teachers and their attitude toward the teaching of handwriting.

Teacher Performance In The Nongraded Elementary Schools Of Central Washington, Helen Kathryn Dickson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which a non graded structure in the elementary schools "permits teachers to operate more freely with respect to instructional decisions."