A study compared a naturalistic versus an analog teaching model, with speech sounds equated within and across conditions for five children (ages 4-7) with autism. Both methods increased correct production of target sound under some conditions; functional use of the target sounds in conversation occurred only with the naturalistic approach.…

Explores the use of subliminal influence, where embedded stimuli, too small or too vague to be consciously recognized, are placed within text to influence student learning. Examines the technique's ability to improve learning/performance. Addresses such issues as the legality of using the technique, responsibilities of the trainer/instructor, and…

Introduces the basic concepts and elements of satellite and telecommunications satellites. Identifies the advantages of using the unique characteristics of telecommunications satellites in education. Lists cautions of using telecommunications satellite systems to deliver educational programs. (Author/AEF)

Describes some of the history of portfolios and how to develop a portfolio to assist learning or for professional development purposes. Discusses some of the current thinking about the use of portfolios for formal assessment. Contains 29 references. (DDR)

Examines the relationship between medical students' communication apprehension and their performance in problem-based learning sessions as assessed by a tutor and by their knowledge acquisition. (DDR)

Discusses customer service in information centers and how to define it. Topics include the effects of competition, that give customers more choices; defining customers, and defining services; communications; physical environment; change, in customers and in technology; measuring customer service; and evaluating policies and procedures. (LRW)

Reports on research into the conceptions of teaching school physics teachers in Guangdong, China, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research that involved interviews of 18 teachers and a survey of 450 teachers respectively. Comparisons with previous Western studies suggested that, while most teaching conceptions might be…

Questions the goals of high school to college science education and compares what is achieved with traditional teaching strategies. Describes how science majors and non-science majors alike are based on an authentic field-based research. Explains the principles of best practices in undergraduate science education. (YDS)

Presents student-created web pages as an alternative to writing a research paper wherein students research a topic in depth and write a project paper on the subject. (YDS)

Compared a traditional and an alternative (skill-fitness- music) fitness teaching format to determine whether there would be differences on Hong Kong middle school students' heart rate intensity and perceived enjoyment. Data from heart rate monitors and student surveys indicated that the two formats did not produce differences in heart rates.…

Discusses three types of least squares estimation (generalized, unweighted, and weighted). Results from a Monte Carlo simulation show that, in comparison with other least squares methods, the weighted least squared method generally reduced bias without increasing asymptotic standard errors. (SLD)

Explores the future of evaluation by drawing on experiences in a professional evaluation network in Namibia and in the context of world events after September 11, 2001. Culture, diversity, and social justice in evaluation must be framed in timeless and global ways. (SLD)

Critiques an article that examined the teaching of anthropology through intercultural performance in college classrooms, noting the benefits of this creative alternative approach to teaching and reflection and highlighting potential dangers in intercultural performance (e.g., promoting cultural stereotypes). (SM)

Surveyed patients (N=183) aged 55 and older on their current level of psychiatric distress and preferences for psychological services. Seventy-nine percent stated they would use any psychological services presented to them. Few said they would attend group psychotherapy but more than half said they would attend psychoeducational classes. Discusses…

Describes the Language-Content-Task (LCT) framework, which highlights three areas of academic literacy around which teachers organize their sheltered English instruction. Used the LCT framework to examine instruction in middle school social studies classes. (Author/VWL)