The introduction of computer use in college mathematics classes for non-mathematics oriented students majoring in marketing, management, and other business-related fields is discussed. Results of a questionnaire of student opinions matched with pupil course grades is presented. It is noted students as a whole seemed satisfied with computer use.…

An interaction of processes (e.g., design, implementation) and elements (e.g., curriculum) form a matrix for language teaching programs. The concept of stakeholders within this program matrix is elaborated: learners, teachers, administrators, and controlling authorities. A worksheet is appended. (Contains 56 references.) (Author)

Procedures for simultaneous confirmatory factor analysis in several populations are useful in a variety of problems. This is demonstrated with examples involving missing data, comparison of part correlations between groups, testing the equality of regression weights between groups with multiple indicators of each variable, and the formulation of…

Matrix management provides a flexible method of responding to today's complex challenges in a way that supports a traditional organization and at the same time recognizes the necessity to draw upon the total resource needs of the institution through project teams. Operation at Kings College is described. (MLW)

The Matrix of Community-Based Initiatives indicates in graph format the collocations of major public and private comprehensive community-based violence prevention and economic development initiatives that could assist in delinquency prevention efforts across the country. These initiatives, which are guided by varying goals, differ in the scope of…

This catalog provides descriptions of specific adult education programs funded under Sections 306 (a) (4) and 309 (1 and 2) of the Adult Education Act. It consists of three sections: project summaries, a subject index, and statistical matrices. Project summaries are organized alphabetically by state of origin and grouped under headings of major…

A procedure for developing a comprehensive faculty evaluation program is described with examples of various components. Procedures for implementing such a program are discussed. Determining and weighting faculty roles, defining roles and gaining information, and arriving at a matrix are described. (Author/MLW)

This resource guide is designed to provide the reader with information about work experience programs in Rhode Island and other states. The first section consists of a prototypic model (which was developed in cooperation with educators and other personnel concerned with work experience programs) for making work experience-based vocational…

Seven 1979 innovative programs in continuing education are described which won awards from the American College Testing Program and the National University Extension Association. Awards were granted according to programs' transferability, innovativeness, workability, and impact in one of four categories: instructional programs, student services…

An innovative social studies teacher education program at the University of Tubingen, West Germany, is described. The problems, aims, and structure of the course of study as well as general theories of learning in West Germany are discussed and these educational phenomena are compared with their American counterparts. The paper is presented in…