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Kemp, Jerrold E.; McBeath, Ron J. – Educational Technology, 1994
Proposes the benefits of instructional design reforms for college courses. Design steps include how to evaluate needs, establish goals, and make changes. A detailed example is provided of a restructured art history course which was changed from a large lecture format to self-paced learning activities. (Contains 22 references.) (SLW)
Descriptors: Art History, Change Strategies, Educational Trends, Excellence in Education
Stoeger, Heidrun; Ziegler, Albert – International Education Journal, 2005
The evaluation of an elementary classroom self-regulated learning program aimed at the central causes of academic underachievement is recounted. The participants of the study were 36 Fourth Grade gifted underachievers in mathematics, who were identified in a sample of 1200 students. The training program developed by Zimmerman, Bonner and Kovach…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Underachievement, Grade 4, Program Evaluation
Rylatt, Alastair; Lohan, Kevin – 1997
This book, which is intended as a comprehensive practical reference source for training professionals, consultants, and managers, examines emerging trends in training and explains how to get training results in the workplace by using various educational strategies and advanced training methods. The following are among the topics discussed:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Check Lists, Classroom Techniques
Gardner, David – Hong Kong Papers in Linguistics and Language Teaching, 1994
A student project for learners of English for academic purposes (EAP) at a Hong Kong university is described and discussed. The project involved independent production by students of a documentary on the uses of English in the community. Topic, method of delivery, and organizational aspects were negotiated within the group of 15 students. Project…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, College Students, Documentaries, English for Academic Purposes
Misko, Josie – 1994
This paper outlines and examines the implications of the main points of the national framework for flexible delivery of vocational education in Australia's technical and further education (TAFE) colleges. Endorsed by the National TAFE Chief Executives Committee in 1992, the framework establishes specific plans of action to be achieved by 1995. The…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Delivery Systems
Martz Nancy B.; Clasby, Miriam – 1995
This document is comprised of two separate publications relating to the Casco Bay Partnership for Workplace Education; the Final Performance Report and the Final Evaluation Report. The Casco Bay Partnership for Workplace Education, as described in the Final Performance Report, was a collaborative workplace literacy project involving the University…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Higher Education, Independent Study
Richards, Beverly – 1998
This research study was conducted to determine if certain characteristics were consistently present in students who completed self-paced study courses, as opposed to those who did not. The survey was conducted at the Santa Fe Community College Flex Lab (New Mexico), which was designed to provide students with an alternative, self-paced method of…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis, Dropout Rate
Gardner, David, Ed.; Miller, Lindsay, Ed. – 1996
The guide contains ideas for independent language learning tasks, written for teachers by teachers from secondary and higher education institutions around the world. The tasks described serve as guidelines for creating varied activities for learners and for setting up ways for learners to take control of their own learning by determining how to…
Descriptors: Body Language, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Grammar
Dunlap, Joanna C. – 1998
Influenced by generative and intentional learning environment strategies and tools, a World Wide Web-based tool has been developed to empower learners to build their own Web-based Performance Support System (WPSS) to support learning, professional development, and performance within a domain. Enabling learners to develop their own WPSS…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Environment
Stubblefield, Harold, Comp. – 1985
These proceedings contain 15 papers presented at a conference that included three general sessions and concurrent sessions for task forces on international adult education, computers, research, instructional improvement, self-directed learning, human resources development, and theory building. Some papers appear only as summarized versions. Titles…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Comparative Education
Travaux Neuchatelois de Linguistique (TRANEL), 1984
The eight papers in this collection include: "Un enseignant de langues a la recherche de la pierre philosophale" (A Language Teacher in Search of the Philosopher's Stone); "Apprentissage autodirige: Compte rendu d'experience 1978-83" (Self-Directed Learning: Report of Experience 1978-83); "Teaching Without a Language Syllabus But With a Linguistic…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Communicative Competence (Languages), Curriculum Design, Educational Philosophy
Long, Huey B.; And Others – 1991
The following papers are presented in this book: "Self-Directed Learning: Consensus and Conflict" (Long); "Challenges in the Study and Practice of Self-Directed Learning" (Long); "A Conceptual Model of Autodidactism" (Tremblay, Theil); "Functional and Dysfunctional Uses of Self-Directedness in Adult…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, College Students, Competence
Hudson River Center for Program Development, Glenmont, NY. – 1994
This workbook was developed to help adult literacy students learn about health care resources in order to know how to keep themselves healthy, when they need to see a health professional, and where to go if they do need to see someone. It contains information sheets, student worksheets, and answers to the worksheets. The information sheets are…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Consumer Economics
Wright, Anthony; And Others – 1991
This module on the leisure experience is intended to give the supervisor or manager an understanding of the nature and scope of the leisure market and key trends and developments. The material is presented in a self-instructional format in three sections. At the beginning of each section is a statement of the objectives that will be achieved as a…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Behavioral Objectives, Continuing Education, Dining Facilities
McKisson, Micki – 1983
The intent of this book is to provide the framework for educational experiences designed to develop creativity, self-reliance, and a sense of independence in the students' approach to learning. It is comprised of eight units on a variety of themes. Each unit stresses the use of thinking processes, such as creativity and problem solving. Emphasis…
Descriptors: Art, Creative Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Dance
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