The motivational effects of feedback types consisting of the same evaluative components, but differing in the informative components, were studied with 156 German undergraduates in a computer-based learning experiment. A concept-formation task was the learning material. Three feedback conditions were designed: (1) knowledge about result (low…

This report addresses assessment of college student performance. Discussion focuses on why classroom assessment of students' achievement is important; how an instructor can ensure the quality of information from classroom assessments; methods of assessment particularly suited to various achievement targets; how the results of several assessments…

This digest addresses the importance of and the methods used to assess the performance of college students. Following a definition of "assessment," the digest considers: (1) why classroom assessment of students' achievement is important; (2) how an instructor can ensure the quality of information from classroom assessments; (3) methods…

This document is part of a series of materials meant to promote understanding of knowledge and skills students must have and the kinds of work they must produce to be successful on the LEAP 21. LEAP 21 is an integral part of the Louisiana school and district accountability system passed by the state legislature and signed into law in 1997. The…

Discusses the First School, a primary school with an age of either five to eight or five to nine in which student and teacher share in a learning partnership that centres on the child. (Author/RK)

In 1971, the author conducted a study to gain some understanding of what selected individuals involved in education in California know about legislation designed to influence curriculum decisions that teachers make. (Author)

A detailed description of drug programs implemented in the State of New Jersey is presented, including the course content, format of workshops, treatment programs, sociological considerations and the epidemiology of student drug use. (Author)

Study results indicate health attitudes of students can be changed, and that the shift may be toward a public health orientation. A modern teaching approach with appreciation for student opinion may be more beneficial to health understanding than is traditional rote learning. (Author)

Examines the instructional process from the perspective of a cognitive psychologist concerned with professional higher education. (Editor)

Japanese secondary students answered the questionnaire's factual energy questions more accurately and regarded the energy issue as being more serious than American high school students. The journal is available from the Department of Social Science Education, University of Georgia, 104 Dudley Hall, Athens, GA 30602. (RM)

Survey research findings suggest that the study of political science increases political cognition and possibly political efficacy and liberalism. Although increases in political participation were found to exist, they were not directly attributable to students majoring in political science. (Author/RM)

A manual on nutrition during pregnancy and lactation was developed and used with pregnant teenagers. Evaluation of the program showed that, while participants' knowledge of nutrition improved, their eating habits did not. The need for behavioral assessment of nutrition education programs is pointed out. (Author/PP)

A survey of college students' perceptions and understanding of the directions and warnings on the labels of over-the-counter medicines was conducted at the University of Southern Mississippi at Hattiesburg. The results point to the need for increased emphasis in health education at all levels concerning self-medication. (Author/PP)

Explains how changes in reading theory have meant new emphases and new ways to teaching reading. (JL)