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Peer reviewedBond, Charles A. – College English, 1972
Described is a study designed to test on a scientific basis the effectiveness of Dr. Francis Christensen's program for teaching composition. (RY)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Control Groups, Experimental Programs, Pretesting
Download full textSkager, Rodney W. – 1969
Two forms of a mathematics achievement test were developed for use in the evaluation of an experimental instructional program at the seventh grade level. Subjects were drawn primarily from minority groups at three urban junior high schools; all were of approximately normal scholastic aptitude, but one year or more behind their peers in mathematics…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Black Students, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis
Peer reviewedBarrington, Gail V. – TESL Canada Journal, 1986
Describes an evaluation study of a special English-as-a-second-language program developed for a group of 18 to 21 year olds with a severe gap in their schooling due to political upheaval and war. The five stages of the study, its recommendations, and its outcomes are outlined. (Author/SED)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Analysis, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedMoxley, Linda S. – Research in Higher Education, 1990
An employee wellness program involving physical fitness activities and health education was implemented at the University of Texas (Arlington). Results of participant (N=50) and control group (N=152) pre- and posttest surveys, physiological tests, program evaluations, and analysis of personnel records demonstrated the program's value. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Experimental Programs, Fringe Benefits, Health Education, Health Promotion
Arnold, Hubert Merrell – 1967
This study was made of an experimental adult education program and its effect on the general public's knowledge of and attitudes toward mental illness and related concepts. The program was based on freedom of expression, active involvement, and voluntary participation. The 74 participants were divided into a control and an experimental group…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Analysis of Variance, Attitude Change, Control Groups
Alameda County School Dept., Hayward, CA. – 1972
The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effects of a comprehensive career development program operating during the 1971-72 school year on selected behaviors of students, parents, school staffs, and community participants. Through career development experiences within the normal curriculum in certain experimental schools the project had as…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Career Development, Career Education, Community Involvement
SWENSON, JOHN H. – 1968
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT, CONDUCTED DURING THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 20, 1965, TO MARCH 15, 1968 WERE TO (1) DETERMINE THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THOSE PERSONS WORKING AS SCIENTIFIC SECRETARIES, (2) DEVELOP AN INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM TO MEET THESE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, (3) CONDUCT A PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM TO TEST THE ADEQUACY OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL…
Descriptors: Business Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Guides
