The main uses of competency based teacher education techniques are to develop understanding of public school students and practices, improve instructional methodology, and enhance skills needed in working with special students in reading programs. (JD)

Research evidence shows that mastery learning is much more effective than conventional methods; however, it is not yet known whether it works equally well for all kinds of learning and for all kinds of students. (Author/JM)

Presents a model designed to integrate curricula of a content course with a study skills course. Describes logistics and methods used to implement the model in the Department of Biology at Metropolitan State College, Colorado. Presents program results based on pre- and post-instruction tests. (DR)

Describes the World of Work Experience program designed to involve teacher educators and related support personnel in a process of curriculum change in the area of teaching their students how to implement career education. Describes program methods, which focus on field trips, and outcomes (tables summarize evaluation data). (CT)

Computerized case simulations have considerable potential application in counseling psychology. Methods have been demonstrated in the present study for quantifying and evaluating performance of both individuals and groups of subjects; these methods appear promising. (Author)

Factors that influence the efficiency of laboratory experiences include: size of laboratory group, length of session, discussion, special tools, and applications of knowledge learned. It is suggested that these variables may be altered to insure that students gain from their time spent in the laboratory. (BH)

By exploring languages other than their own, children can learn important concepts about the nature of language. The center described here was designed to help a class of sixth graders understand that within their own structure languages assign meanings to symbols arbitrarily and to stimulate interest in the way languages operate. (Author)

Effective instruction in art fundamentals requires a structure which allows students to master basic concepts and skills before progressing on to more elaborated ones. A matrix designed to illustrate the variety of design relationships realized by combining elements and principles of art was presented. (Author/RK)

The systematic use of study questions to guide social work student learning is described as an alternative to relying upon traditional midterm or final examinations, or term papers. The study question technique has been found to generate greater and more consistent levels of study behavior, writing, and class participation. (Author/MLW)

Reports the outcomes of a 16-month leadership training program for Head Start teachers and directors. Based on pre- and posttraining measures, documents the outcomes related to (1) participants' level of perceived competence; (2) the quality of teaching practices in participants' classrooms; and (3) the quality of work life for participants at…

Learning cycle techniques (exploration, concept introduction, and concept application) are presented as an effective way to help students with hearing impairments to develop science concepts and process skills. A teacher inservice program developed at the University of Indiana to help teachers use learning cycle strategies for teaching science is…

Reports on an English-for-special-purposes (ESP) reading project that emphasizes the role of content comprehension. The project results suggest that the content comprehension approach can improve reading comprehension as well as knowledge of reading grammar and general reading ability. (45 references) (GLR)

Examined the use of reflective portfolios in preschool. Found that: with practice, preschool children provided meaningful, reflective responses when questioned about their portfolios; decision making in the classroom encouraged reflective thought; valued artifacts represented new learning, hard work, and independence; sharing artifacts with other…

This study analyzed the Individualized Education Program (IEP) statements of 24 students' present functioning and goals concerning social competence, observed the students in various school settings, and interviewed teachers and students. IEP statements accurately characterized present peer interactions, but instructional practices to foster peer…

Purpose - Despite a growing body of literature in the field, there is still considerable uncertainty as to whether entrepreneurs are born are made, which has led to an ongoing debate in the entrepreneurship academy about whether we can actually teach individuals to be entrepreneurs. With this in mind, this two-part paper aims to address the…