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Godzicki, Linda; Godzicki, Nicole; Krofel, Mary; Michaels, Rachel – Online Submission, 2013
This action research project report was conducted in order to increase motivation and engagement in elementary and middle school students through technology-supported learning environments. The study was conducted from August 27, 2012, through December 14, 2012 with 116 participating students in first-, fourth-, fifth- and eighth-grade classes. To…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Homework, Educational Technology, Student Motivation
Barnes, Jessica L.; Bramley, Scott A. – Online Submission, 2008
The authors of this action research project report were teacher researchers who found student disengagement during classroom activities to have a negative effect on their classroom environments and on their students' achievement. The purpose of this action research project was to increase student engagement in classroom activities by implementing…
Descriptors: Portfolios (Background Materials), Check Lists, Class Activities, Learning Activities
Grabow, Chad Lee C. – 1982
This guide provides specific information and resources for course and curriculum development, beginning with an outline of the basic elements of a curriculum and a listing of exemplary curricula in computer science education from other colleges. The definition of, need for, and essential and secondary features of a goal are presented, as well as…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Change Strategies, Computer Science Education, Course Descriptions
Novick, Phyllis Thomas – 1979
This five-session research-based program trains parents in various skills through a series of experiential learning activities. An introductory chapter reviews the problem initiating the study, the purpose, importance, assumption, limitations, and plan of the study, along with a definition of terms. Next, a literature review examines materials…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Child Rearing, Communication Skills, Learning Activities
Czerniak, Robert Jack – 1974
This thesis discusses learning and teaching in geography at the college level and presents one model of learning which could serve as the basis of an introductory college grography course. The author interprets and alters two learning models previously presented to the geographic community: one model, developed by William D. Pattison, involves…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Improvement, Geographic Concepts
Mills, Margaret; Stevens, Patricia – 1998
A program was implemented for increasing writing and problem solving skills to increase educational achievement. The targeted populations consisted of sixth and seventh grade students from two growing middle class suburban communities located in the Midwest. The problems of inadequate writing and problem solving skills were documented through data…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Action Research, Classroom Techniques, Evaluation Methods