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Tatsuoka, Kikumi; Birenbaum, Menucha – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1981
Discusses an adaptive diagnostic test used as part of an instructional program in signed-number arithmetic on the PLATO system. Findings indicated that differences in prior and subsequent instructional methods affected the learning of more advanced materials and produced lower achievement scores on posttests. Thirty-two references are listed. (MER)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing
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Dressel, Paul L. – Journal of Higher Education, 1980
Evaluation of nontraditional educational programs and individual achievement is discussed in terms of three components: process-environment, objectives, and evaluation. The combinations of these components in traditional and nontraditional orientations are each presented and examined as possible models for measurement of educational outcomes. (JMF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Credits, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
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Walstad, William B. – Journal of Economic Education, 1997
Presents the results of a study suggesting that economic knowledge, whether measured by a general score or knowledge of a particular issue, is the most consistent and influential factor affecting public opinion. Surveyed a broad range of participants concerning five complex issues of economic policy. Includes questions, tables, and statistics.…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Economic Factors, Economic Impact, Economic Research
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Kennedy, Mary M. – Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 1997
Two teachers participating in professional development involving research were asked to read and respond, in light of their own teaching, to Lisa Delpit's study of the dilemma of progressive education versus teaching traditional skills to disadvantaged black students. The teachers' responses illustrate the importance of teachers' prior beliefs and…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Brinkman, Fred; De Jong, Onno – European Journal of Teacher Education, 1996
Introduces a series of articles on science and mathematics teacher education in Europe that highlight teaching strategies for dealing with students' conceptions; student teacher education; and experienced teacher education. (SM)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Harrington, Jan L. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Examines data concerning computer literacy of incoming freshmen at Bentley College and discusses changes that are emerging in their computer backgrounds. High school computing resources are discussed; programing languages taught are examined; student experiences with computers and programing, drill and practice, games, and software are described;…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Literacy
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Miller, Myrna R; Daloz, Laurent A. – Equity and Excellence, 1989
Discusses bridging the gap between work and education through the establishment of programs to assess, evaluate, and certify experiential acquired learning. Covers two ways of viewing assessment: (1) separating inputs from outcomes; and (2) the portfolio process, which involves students writing descriptions of their learning as evidence. (JS)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Education Work Relationship, Educational Experience, Employment Experience
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Honeyman, David S.; White, Warren J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Presents results of a study designed to measure the extent to which factors including age, sex, and previous experience with computers influenced the levels of anxiety experienced by teachers and school administrators learning to use computers. Results indicate that beginning adults require adequate time working with computers to lower anxiety…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Learning, Age Differences, Computer Anxiety
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Tobias, Sigmund – Computers in Human Behavior, 1989
Describes computer-based study of undergraduates that examined the consistency of macroprocessing, or cognitive processing, of instruction in different content domains. Presentation modes are explained, pretests and posttests are described, and the implications of the results for the investigation of individual differences in learning are…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation
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Recht, Donna R.; Leslie, Lauren – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1988
How prior knowledge influences short-term non-verbal and verbal memory and long-term retention was studied in 32 seventh and 32 eighth graders of high and low reading ability. Greater knowledge of the text's subject resulted in improved recall and retention. No interactions were found between prior knowledge and reading ability. (SLD)
Descriptors: Grade 7, Grade 8, Junior High School Students, Knowledge Level
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Anderson, Alastair A. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1996
Reports on the results of a study of business undergraduates in Australia that was conducted to determine whether or not perceived knowledge of software, microcomputer experience, overall knowledge of computers, programming experience, and gender were predictors of computer anxiety. Use of the Computer Anxiety Rating Scale is discussed.…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Computer Anxiety, Computer Software, Correlation
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Cochrane, Clive – Education for Information, 1995
This case study examines the learning tasks associated with undergraduates' use of a computer graphics presentation package at The Queen's University (Belfast, Ireland). Results of a summative evaluation are discussed, including the role of the lecturer, learning resources, and group participation; and prior knowledge is considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Course Evaluation
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Detlefsen, Ellen Gay; Olson, Josephine E. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1991
Reports the results of a survey of graduates of the University of Pittsburgh's Masters of Library Science (M.L.S.) program that was conducted to investigate reasons for leaving the profession for other fields or to leave the workforce entirely. Highlights include characteristics and attitudes of at-home versus employed women and their educational…
Descriptors: Career Change, Employed Women, Higher Education, Librarian Attitudes
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Ertmer, Peggy A.; And Others – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1994
Describes a study of undergraduates completing electronic mail and word processing tasks that investigated the effects of experience on attitudes toward computers and judgment of confidence, or self-efficacy. Use of the Computer Technologies Survey is discussed, and treatment of experimental and control groups is described. Survey instrument and…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation, Electronic Mail
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Palmer, James C.; Ludwig, Meredith J. – College and University, 1991
In a study of the ways colleges and universities regard prior learning of military service members who apply for admission to undergraduate degree programs, 66 colleges evaluated prototype transcripts and assessed problems in awarding degree credit. A number of problems are seen as needing to be addressed by both schools and the military.…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Administration, College Admission, College Credits
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