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Schneider, Benedikt; Sparfeldt, Jörn R. – Journal of Intelligence, 2021
In recent studies, test-score increases have been shown in rule-based intelligence test tasks, such as number series, after watching a corresponding video tutorial. An open question remains regarding the mechanisms involved. Specifically, taking notes to describe the relations between numbers might be linked to test scores, and is hypothesized to…
Descriptors: Notetaking, Lecture Method, Video Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Kumari, Vijaya S. N.; Umashree, D. K. – Journal on School Educational Technology, 2017
Anthropocentrism and ecocentrism are two ways of understanding an extension of ethics to nature. In an anthropocentric ethic, nature deserves moral consideration because how nature is treated affects humans. In an ecocentric ethic, nature deserves moral consideration because nature has intrinsic value. Ecocentrism focuses on the biotic community…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method, Student Attitudes, Secondary School Students
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D'souza, Flavia; Kumari S. N, Vijaya – Journal on School Educational Technology, 2018
The fact that the future of a nation lies in the hands of its knowledgeable, technologically skilled, and civilized citizens is irrefutable. Secondary schools are primary centers for acquiring academic excellence as well as essential life skills. With each student being unique in his ability, learning styles, and social background, diverse…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Secondary School Students, Physics, Science Education
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Deary, Ian J.; Lawn, Martin; Brett, Caroline E.; Bartholomew, David J. – Intelligence, 2009
Here we reprint, and provide background and a commentary on, a recently-rediscovered lecture by Godfrey H. Thomson entitled, "Intelligence and civilisation." It was delivered at the University of Manchester, UK, on 23rd October, 1936, printed in 1937 in the short-lived "Journal of the University of Manchester" and as a pamphlet…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Testing, Intelligence Tests, Clinical Experience
LAHR, JAMES K.; WIENTGE, KING M. – 1966
A COMPARISON WAS MADE OF THE AMOUNT OF LEARNING IN AN ADULT EVENING CLASS ON CAMPUS WITH THAT OF AN EXPERIMENTAL CLASS WHICH ATTENDED SESSIONS ON CAMPUS AND SPENT TWO WEEKENDS AT A UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL CENTER. IT WAS EXPECTED THAT THE EXPERIMENTAL CLASS WOULD LEARN MORE AND EXPERIENCE POSITIVE CHANGES IN ATTITUDE AS COMPARED WITH THE CONTROL…
Descriptors: Achievement, Adult Learning, Attitude Change, Attitude Measures
McGonnell, Peter C. – 1970
Adults from King's County, Prince Edward Island participated in a Basic Training for Skill Development (BTSD) program, designed to improve their reading and computational skills. A total of 101 males and 29 females ranging in age 17-60 years and 17-50 years, respectively, were enrolled. Instruction was given for 25 hours each week over a…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Adult Basic Education, Arithmetic, Communication Skills