As the demand for online learning increases, teacher preparation programs must offer a variety of courses utilizing E-learning formats. These formats must model effective teaching practices, curriculum design, and adaptations for the online learning environment. In addition, teacher preparation programs--following the Dewey philosophy as well as…

This study provides an in-depth description of adult learners' perceptions and experiences using laptop computers in higher education institutions. The study also examines the influence on human beings' cognitive activity by using laptops. The results are organized into seven themes and four classifications: usage, benefits, limitations, and…

This research intends to explore students' aspect and impact on forming virtual learning communities within online courses. A formal online course that is on the process of building virtual community is closely examined to discover students' perceptions of learning community approach, their online performances, and how these perceptions and…

In a study conducted at Langley Research Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, random sampling done by computer rated employees from their co-op program, recruited undergraduate and graduate students, and employees with previous job experience. Co-op students rated higher in performance, advancement, less turnover, and…

Discusses the necessity of a logical conceptual basis for research, the desirability of using multivariate designs and statistical analysis for educational data, and the need for training English education graduate students in statistics and design. (RB)

A paper read in February 1972 at the National Conference on Graduate Studies in English at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. (RB)

The social and intellectual position afforded to postgraduates in most British universities is not conducive to the training of sociologists as opposed to the training of teachers. (Author/PG)

Based on the results of a questionnaire, it appears that a common battery of tests and a common battery of evaluation procedures can be identified for all colleges responding to questions on admission criteria. (BY)

Graduate education should be concerned with the preparation of chemistry teachers. Suggestions are made to improve the education of future college teachers with greater emphasis on teaching while in graduate school. (DF)

Reference librarians overestimate the knowledge graduate students have about reference sources in the library. Many students responding to the questionnaire could not list indexes and abstracts within their specialty fields. Better library orientation and instruction are needed. (4 references) (DH)

The author attempts to furnish a frame of reference which can be of assistance to the student contemplating seeking a Ph.D. and possibly to those advising him. (Author)

Brief discussion of study which compares orientation of graduate students differentiated on basis of major areas of study. Aimed at personnel workers, teachers, who work with students having differentiated interests. Inventory used was Intellectualism-Pragmatism Scale (Yuker and Block, 1964). Data tables. (Author/CJ)

Attitudes toward mathematics were found to be related to a wide range of age and sex variables, as indicated through the use of a 90-item instrument. (CP)